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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
7
In Putnel County, farmers confront a frightening outbreak of Anthracnose, a disease striking cotton bolls with rapid, deadly effect. The spread is broader and earlier than last year, hitting diverse areas and varieties, with the New Era variety proving slightly more resistant. Experts have yet to fully explain causes or remedies, leaving tillers anxious and watching closely.
A fifty man posse left Swainsboro seeking Harley Johnson who killed Deputy Sheriff Flanders last Thursday. The search continues as ground and woods around Herndon are scoured. In Clarke County Athens reports crops in fine condition with cotton and corn thriving at this season.
The estate of the late H. B. Plant faces litigation likely delaying final settlement. Connecticut courts hear a bid to set aside the will, already ruled invalid by Judge Leventrit t of New York. The will leaves the estate to the testator’s grandson’s issue, now eight, while Hoadley heirs seek annuity protection and a substantial portion set aside.
The career of Hon Francis D Peabody a prominent Columbus lawyer laid to rest at Griffin Ga today illustrates substantial achievement by a young man of energy. Born on his father's farm he left school at 14 and rented the farm at 16. At 18 he entered Auburn University and graduated with first honors after a farm life. He taught mathematics at a private military school in Hopkinsville Ky while reading law at night and was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 1878. He studied at Washington University in St Louis and then moved to Columbus Georgia where he became a leading progressive citizen and investor in Roge Hill and public schools. Committees accompanied the remains to Griffin.
Wort Valley Ga July 21 Special Hon John G McNair of Missouri bought Dettrell Bros large fruit orchards last year and visits Fort Valley as a grower and shipper of peaches He sent foremen to Arkansas to organize gatherers and packers for the crop and to Missouri for orchards He is so impressed he seeks more land to plant in trees declaring the area paradise for peaches
At the Georgia factory the dynamo discharge shocked Park Williams as he cleaned the electric plant. He was hurled to the floor with a severe burn and lacerations but received prompt medical care and recovered from the worst effects of the shock.
A fire at the Southern railroad yards in Athens on July 21 consumed the woodwork of a fireman’s engine and damaged parts of the machinery. The blaze caused about 300 dollars in losses before it was controlled.
July 21 Albany Georgia's first bale of new crop arrived at Muse & Co. weighed 80 pounds and graded fully middling. Deat L. Jackson, a prosperous Dougherty County farmer, brought the bale to town and Parker & Co. bought it for 11 cents per pound, shipping the bale tonight to Savannah. Jackson has marketed Georgia's first bale for three consecutive years.
Gainesville Ga July 21 Special Local politics renew interest as county primary on August 1 2 draws thirty one candidates H H Perry and R F Quillian seek senate A J Mundy B K Christopher John H Pierce Jesse L Thompson B A Rogers W F Findley Linsey Williams and Gus Simmons vie for representative John W Cox M McNeal Mitchell W White seek tax receiver J L Crow A W Pass J A Lyle J Hanes John L Gaines M O Gomer contend for sheriff Thomas M Bell Joseph S Allen for clerk superior court Mel Charles W W Sloan R N Majors W H Couch seek tax collector T M Tumlin W H Summer Sr Warren H Campbell vie for county treasurer Luther B Langford Charles J Newton for county surveyor A R B Dorsey for coroner in Hall County race.
Adairsville Georgia reports the Elberta peach shipment will begin the last of the week. The crop is expected to be very short, not more than one third of normal, but buyers anticipate good prices which may offset the shortage.
Valdosta Georgia July 21 special J C Blair a local carpenter was killed this morning when a scaffold about 12 feet high collapsed he fell to the ground breaking his back and neck he died shortly after leaving a wife and five children
The Washington department picks the Long block on McIntosh street as the new postoffice location, moving the office August 1. Swift Tate and Long blocks had shown interest in hosting the post office. A Gretna Green Affair in Oxford Georgia reports a runaway marriage between Marvin Thomas Ewing and Magala Moon, both residents about four miles north of Oxford, who wed with Judge W T H Henderson officiating yesterday.
In LaGrange Georgia on July 21 a blaze engulfed the residence and barn of W A Holmes on Vernon Street totaling about 5000 dollars with partial insurance coverage. In Coffee Georgia also on July 21 the new Democratic executive committee was organized with Medran Tanner as chairman and J W Quincy as secretary.
Macon Georgia July 2 Special report says Mr Cli Vigel a United States internal revenue deputy collector has resigned to enter the life insurance business. No successor named. Vigal served for some time and was regarded as popular and efficient.
In Cartersville Georgia July 21 a surprise wedding united Merwill Wright of Rome and Lucile McGhee also of Rome at Judge J M Neels home. Rev H C White officiated at 7 pm after a message at midnight and the couple departed for a honeymoon to Asheville North Carolina. The bride is the daughter of Joe McGhee and the groom serves as deputy clerk of Floyd Superior Court.
James Dalton, a Macon painter, was arrested after confessing to stealing seven watches from an Eastman jeweler. He led officers to where the watches were disposed of locally, three were recovered, and four remain missing. Dalton will be taken to Eastman for trial with attorney Hon. W. M. Morrison aiding.
Funeral services for Mrs Helena Bernd will be held at 9 am tomorrow from the residence of her son in law Mr Joseph Blogh at 90 Orange Street, pending the arrival of her daughter Mrs Kaufman from New York. The interment will be at Wilam Wolff cemetery with Rabbi Marx of Atlanta conducting due to Rabbi Marcuson's absence. She was born in 182% in Alsace Germany and was 79 years old at death, after living in New Orleans and St Louis before moving to Macon to live with her daughter Mrs Joseph Bloch. Her son Mr G Bernd Ix of Macon is noted, and son Mr Joseph Bernd of St Louis has arrived for the funeral.
Funeral services for James Brady aged 93 were held at St. Joseph Catholic church in Macon. Rev Father McDonald officiated with interment at Rose Hill cemetery. Brady, born in Ireland, lived in Macon over forty years and was regarded as the oldest white male resident. He left a widow but had no other blood relatives in the country. He remained active in business until illness struck.
Rome Ga July 21 Special John McGhee on trial for murder in the killing of Frank Miller near Cave Spring two years ago. Large crowds attend as Solicitor Wright and Major Foucher appear for the state with M B Enbanke defending McGhee.
Anniston resident Annie J. Constantine dies at age 71 after long illness wife of the late Major D F Constantine. Funeral tomorrow led by Rev J F Sturdivant. Also reported are deaths of Dr Joseph Bld Wilkinson in New Orleans, P M Wray of Adairsville typhoid death, J A Evans of Fort Valley after forty years in mercantile work, General W H Barnes of San Francisco, journalist John Thomas Harris in Washington, and Mrs GA Dowdell of Opelika with five children.
Savannah observes the forty-one year anniversary of the first Battle of Manassas with a Confederate salute and parade led by the Oglethorpe Light Infantry. Daughters of the Confederacy wreaths mark Laurel Grove graves for seven fallen soldiers. Judge Robert Falligant honored in memory.
Jim Mayfield, wanted in Bartow County for murder and wounding, has been arrested at Vernon Texas after a December 1899 shooting near Adairsville that killed Maggie Corbin and wounded Frank Bibb and an infant. He and Bibb had hunted the Corbin girl’s home, where Mayfield fired both gun barrels when Bibb refused to move. The sheriff has been notified of the arrest.
Savannah July 21 Special It was learned authoritatively today that the Central road will maintain that the Charleston and Western Carolina bonds and others aggregating 1 647 000 are not taxable in Georgia This will be President John M Egan s answer to the opinion of the attorney general which if understood holds the bonds are subject to taxation The Central insists that it merely holds the bonds ownership being vested in people in New York If this contention holds good the bonds will go untaxed in Georgia.
Bandits blew open the iron safe in R. H. Dorsey’s saloon in Rochelle on Sunday night leaving only forty cents and a small quantity of whisky stolen.
A vintage notice touts Hall s Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It promises rapid results by mail from St Louis and invites testimonials. A Covington Georgia certification from 1898 adds a testimonial of rheumatic kidney issues and praising efficacy.
Hayes Weilborn Baker advertise a great sale of 5000 yards of Swisses muslins batistes and lawns with polka dots figures and stripes in colors 15 to 25 cents per yard. Also fine French ginghams Madras and batistes up to 50 cents per yard. Includes children and dress fabrics on Bargain Counter with white batiste and other high quality yard goods featured at reduced prices.
Great Skirt Sale offers Ladies walking skirts in Cheviot Serge in all colors with deep flounce and corded effect. Also Ladies Black Serge Skirts cut seven gores with top trimming and flounce. Value priced at $6.50, a rare bargain opportunity.
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