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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1914

Page

4

Harris Fulton County club forms as support for Judge Harris grows

Enthusiasm marked a Piedmont hotel meeting for forming a permanent Nat B Harris Fulton County club to back Judge Harris. St Elmo Massengale elected permanent chairman. James L Anderson vice president. Owen Johnson secretary. Speakers included General A J West and Colonel Mark Johnson. Ward committees named. August mass meeting planned with Harris speaking in Atlanta. Members enrolled include St Elmo Massengale, Ward, Johnson, Bain, and many Fulton residents.

Piedmont Hotel Nat B. Harris Fulton County Club Harris St Elmo Massengale Massengale Advertising Agency James L. Anderson Owen Johnson Massengale A. J. West Mark Johnson John Clay Smith E. T. Williams W. ©. Davie Donald Bain Bain Nat Harris Fulton Hapeville Judge Hertis Oklahoma City Great Methodist University Atlanta V. Cartex E E. Pomeroy Aldine Chambers E.F Childress Joan Clay Smith Ward J. H. Andrews H. D. Shackelford Judge Harri Judge Harris

List of read names and initials from court docket or roster

A long, unreadable OCR fragment lists numerous names and initials such as Boyd A Lavvory W o Farrty SP Gronheim Jor Yost Hurt WF Walthall Gut Russell J D Collins helmer George W McCarty Strauss R E DuFre Robert K OG Sramauraete Crimier WP K G Matheson William Monro Bob Johnston BS Ashford J W Roberts Rev Olin Seine Ray John Ju Burnett BG Polhill Dr Stancum 2 Prank Si Fines J C Cook Berrian Walker B B Matheson C A Joyce Edwin B Howie King FL B Florence W MM Taylor LD Hicks MT C Andrews HD Shackelford Newton C J Graham James BE Warren J 4 Curtin JR G 2 Masengale W T Hudson WC Davis Alding Chambers P Curry Colonel Ed Wiltane O F Childress B M Hal HL Jobnyan J 4 Broyles SW Thompson W B B Massengale WW Suan Joseph Thompson th Went H G Almand John Clay Smith B jes T White Ww sepans Japen Pon Bok in Yones Ste amiin McCrary Dr tox Wayne fawardy Gotbright De W a Cool John 2 are R M Wagner O 4 Eugene F Dr B D B Sarireli

Boyd A. Lavvory W. O. Farrty SP. Gronheim Jor Yost Hurt WF. Walthall Gut Russell J. D. Collins Helmer George W. McCarty Strauss R.E. DuFre Robert K. OG. Sramauraete Crimier K. G. Matheson William At Polhill Stancum J.C. Cook Berrian A Walker B. Matheson C. A. Joyce Edwin B. Howie King B. Florence W. MM. Taylor LD. Hicks MT. C Andrews Shackelford Newton C. J. Graham James BE. Warren Curtin, JR Masengale W. T Hudson Davis Alding Chambers P. Curry Ed T. Wiltane F Childress B. M. Hal Jobnyan Broyles Thompson Massengale Suan Joseph Thompson Th. Went H. G. Almand John Clay Smith

Atlanta Artillery Clarifies Its Distinct Status

The publicity committee of the Atlanta Artillery division of the Georgia National Guard denies being the Fifth regiment’s battery. They state their unit, Hatters B Pleat battalion field artillery, is a separate branch with its own quarters, equipment, officers, and higher military precedence.

Atlanta Governor's Horde Guards National Guard

Barton Returns to Fitzgerald in Murder Case

Fitzgerald Ga July 28 Special Ben Barton who killed a negro named Green in the county jail days ago came into the city on the midnight train and told Dr C A Holtzendorf that he had been to Norfolk Va and had come back to give himself up. Authorities say Barton was not arrested and nothing more was seen of him today A second warrant charging Barton with the murder of Henry Brown in his woodyard about a year ago was sworn out by Sidney Claire before Judge D B Adam The case follows new evidence after the Green killing

Barton Ben Barton Will Green Sidney Claire D. B. Adam Henry Brown Green Mr. Claire

Plaza Project Urged by Mayor Woodward

Mayor James G. Woodward led Atlanta officials in urging continuation of the plaza project before the Western and Atlantic committee. He expressed disappointment over the report but said the city would press forward with facts and figures to win legislative support, with next meetings planned.

Whiteham Western and Atlantic Commission James G. Woodward Thureday Plaza Cty Woodward Chamber of Commerce Western & Atlantic Committee Senate Ute Rebert J. W Brown Mell R. Wilkinson John Candler House Committee On Western and Atlantis Affairs Atlanta Atkar

Made a Good Living Selling and Stealing Rabbits

Sam Williams, a resident of 2 Batler Street, was arrested by Call Officer Barfield on Thursday afternoon for stealing rabbits from the Capitol Avenue pen kept by the state board of health for experiments and selling them back to the manager. Barfield found a pattern of more than 200 rabbits sold in this manner, with marks on the rabbits matching prior sales.

Sam Williams No. 2 Batler Street Barfield Capitol Avenue State Board of Health Sam Ale Oifber Barfield

Cooper and Rawlings Speak at Sandersville

In Sandersville Georgia July 22 over a thousand people heard Judge B T Rawlings candidate for Congress and John R Cooper candidate for the Senate speak after dinner Rawlings delivered a fluent stirring address while Cooper targeted Slaton Felder Hutchens and Hardwick noting Hardwick had been honored enough and criticizing Slaton for campaign promo tax and spending Cooper claimed Felder had strength near Macon but little beyond the city The event was good natured with much audience laughter

Sandersville Chalker Plenic B. T. Rawlings Congresa John R. Cooper Senate Rawlings Cooper Slaton Felder Hutchens Hardwick

Georgia Hog Cholera Experiment Station Opens in Bainbridge

Bainbridge Ga July 23 Special Georgia's only hog cholera experiment station one of 13 in the United States formally started this week with Dr B H McNally D V M as chief. J E Treer Beyer Grantoraville and Dr Grubbs from Iowa arrive to assist. A census of hogs in 1912 and next two years will be taken plus damage statistics. Education and farmer organization will proceed through the State College of Agriculture with L G Proctor aiding. After the census the veterinary office will start sanitary disinfection quarantine regulations. The officer in charge has not been named.

Bainbridge Georgia United States B. H. McNally D. V. ML Henderson J. E. Treer Beyer Grantoraville McNally Grubbs Iowa State College of Agriculture L. G. Proctor

Jag race promoters nearly nabbed after liquor party

Savannah July 23 Two Atlanta traveling men enjoyed a jolt at Tybee when they fed two nearby Negro men liquor in a drinking contest. The contestants drank deep and nearly died before a doctor and police intervened. The promoters were later kept under surveillance by authorities.

Savannah Atlanta

Supreme Court of Ga Judgments Affirmed and Cases Listed

Supreme Court of Georgia affirms judgments in several cases from Douglas and Decatur with reversals noted. Rome residence burns near La Homa home of J. S. Veal destroyed by fire. suspected arson by tramps after robbery. ladders found burned near the house. residence and contents destroyed.

Rome y—La Homa Veal

Gretna Green Route Couples Marry Across South Georgia

In Thomasville Georgia this week two eloping couples sparked local interest. Mise Nettle Baker from Pensacola and Elbert Tillman wed in Newton Baker County after a hurried trip to Camilla for a license. Onie Keese and Claude Garthear of Bainbridge also eloped marrying amid parental objections. Reese's son, a Thomasville representative, was away in Atlanta at the legislature.

Thomasville Cupida South Georgia Mise Nettle Baker Pensacola Elbert Tillman Newton Baker County Miay Baker Henry Arnold Camilla Misa Onie Keese Claude Gartthere B.C. Reese Thomas Paro Reese Atlanta

Norcross Postmistress Retires After Twenty-One Years

Norcross Ga July 23 special Mrs Florence McAfee retires after twenty one years of service as post mistress in Norcross. Her resignation ends a long tenure marked by consistent service to all patrons. W M McAlroy the new postmaster takes charge now.

Norcross Iq Norcross Florence McAfee

Obituaries and funeral notices span several families

Mortuary notice for Charles C. Gavin age 50 died Thursday at a sanitarium. Survived by wife and three sons, four brothers, two sisters. Body at Bloomfield's chapel. transport to Kenesaw for funeral. Also notices for Mrs Walter Hobbs and Mrs C S Engle with church services and interment details. Cary Edna Ludwig funeral at All Saints church with West View interment.

Charles C. Gavin Jaca Tres Novert Charles Marion Gatlin Misses Gertrude Millie Mae Kennesaw Miss Cary Edna Ludwig All Saint's Church West View Gatlin San Ons Robert Lillie Mae Vera Gatlin Buck David Gatlin Rydans Brown Union Denet Kennesaw Ga P. J. Bloomfeld Company

Hardwick Addresses Polk County Voters in Rockmart

In Rockmart Georgia on July 23, Thomas W. Hardwick, seeking to succeed the late Senator Bacon, spoke for an hour to about 300 listeners. He highlighted twelve years in Congress, praised his record on parcel post and immigration laws, defended his work, attacked rival candidates as inexperienced, and commended President Wilson while calling him the greatest since Jefferson.

Rockmart National Capitol House Wilson United States Thomas Jefferson Hardwick

Norman Indicted for Murder of Matt Sapp

Moultrie Ga July 23 Special Superior courts in regular July term handle criminal cases only as farmers work crops Judge Thomas declines civil matters The grand jury has returned several true bills and court may continue next week James M Norman was indicted for murder of Matt Sapp two months after a coroner jury found justifiable homicide

Moultrie Thomas James M. Norman Matt Sapp

United States warns Haiti and San Domingo

Washington July 23. Dramatic action by the United States government in Haiti and San Domingo is imminent though force will not be used until peaceful settlement efforts fail. President Wilson explained the anxious position, marines have been concentrated, and no fixed intervention policy yet. transport Prairie expected tonight to Cape Haiden to join Washington and South Carolina.

Washington United States Haiti San Domingo Wilson Cape Haiden South Carolina

Masons Meet at Trion In Chattooga Convention

Rome Masons visited Trion today for the Chattooga county Masonic convention. Judge Max Meyerhardt former grand master addressed the gathering. Also present were Henry Banks from LaGrange and A. W. Toyley from Latheraville.

Trion Rome Trigh Chattooga County Max Meyerhardt Henry Banks LaGrange A'W. ‘Toyley Latheraville

Manhunt Targeting J B Harper in Georgia Assault Case

Cordele July 23 Special officers nationwide hunt J B Harper a young white man accused of assaulting a prominent white woman at her home near Hatley Crisp county. A Turner county warrant transferred to Crisp, misidentification occurred, and Marshal Strickland reports Harper located in a swamp near Tippettville with possible routes to Vienna or Cordele.

Cordele J. B. Harper Hatley Crisp County Harper John Swain Turner County Crisp Marshat John Cason Rebecca Seville Wee Marshal Strickland Lolice Summer Vienna Tippettville Wily Wight

Voters of Warrenton Addressed by Hardman

Warrenton Ga July 23 Special In an address here today Dr Lt G Hardman did not mention opponents by name but invited a comparison of records with his own on his legislative effort leading to conservation of resources and human life. He urged obedience to sin and warned against voting on promises, saying he would work for the people whether elected or not.

Warrenton G Hardman

New Judge Favored For Speer's District

Washington July 23 The house Judiciary committee approved the Webb bill to add a federal judge for the southern district of Georgia to divide work for Judge Emory Speer The plan aims to ease his burden while he remains on the bench Upon his retirement the district will have one judge The circuit court will assign cases between the two judges

Washington House Judiciary Georgia Emory Speer Speer Circuit Court

Savannah Trust to Buy Chatham Bank in Savannah

Savannah Trust Company to acquire control of Chatham Bank paying 140 dollars a share. Leonard Adler to become president of Savannah Trust, with W W Mackall elected chairman. Trust capital and surplus together with Chatham Bank figures cited. second Savannah bank sale in two months.

Savannah Savannah Trust Company Chatham Bank Leonard Adler W.W. Mackall Trust Company

Three Men Die In Mobile and Ohio Freight Wreck

Meridian Mississippi reports say a Mobile and Ohio freight wreck near Artesia killed three men Wednesday night. Victims are Atwell of Ellisville Charles Strickland of Laurel and Murray Thomas of New Decatur. They were in a box car that left the rails as twelve cars piled atop it. Thomas was identified by an MCA card found on him.

Meridian Miss Mobile and Ohio Artesia Atterie Atwel Ellisville Charles Strickland Laurel Murray Thomas New Decatur Als Thomas

Funeral notices for Owen Howard family invitees

Funeral services are announced for Onslow F Owen at 1 30 p m today from his East Seventeenth Street residence with interment at Oakland. pallbearers listed. Separate notices also call for funeral of Mrs C L Engle at 2 30 p m today from St Luke s Episcopal church with pallbearers named. A D Howard funeral is planned for July 20 at 3 p m from Patterson & Son with West View interment. Rev Norcross to officiate. pallbearers drawn from associated lodges.

L’engle CS. L'Engle St. Luke's Episcopal Church Weat View East Seventeenth Street Oakland Rev. CO. Jones M. Tatterson & Son Rolf Sims Willian S. Payne Y. C. Lowman Charles A. Bowen C. H. Girardeau J. J. Ewing St.Luke's Episcopal Church Balllewters J. M. Matterson & Son B. Glover C. T. Hopkins, Jr George H. Bonne Hardin Francis E. Kamper Edmund Wy Martin A.D. Howard H. M. Patterson & Son West View C. Norcross Pall- Weavers Winter Alfriend Rush Moore France Spratlin Julian Thomas Prince Webster Palmer Johnson Hishop C.K Nelson Weat View Cemetery Barclay & Frendon Company Ivy Street

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Friends OF Fulton Club Wees Che Harris Fulton County Club Fla Bishop W. A. Lani Bratt J. Merrill Forest WG. Wilson Thursean Jiatcher S. H. Venable KW. Barter Fenn J. Jiunt John C. Resse Clarence Tell George L. Sail St. Elmo Willam Warren Crews Andrew J. West Charles S Barrett R. F. Steele Resent B. Jes T." White Yones McCrary Tox Wayne Fawardy W. A Cool Are R. M Wagner Eugene F B.D. B. Sarireli Atlanta Artillery Fitzgerald Wivmanbirds, M. Rich & Bros. CO Milan Children’s Braid Iaanml Rich & Bros. CO Ian W. & A. Committee Supreme Court OF GA Gary v. Securities Company Douglas Superior Cupid Gretna Charles C. Gatlin Walter Hobbs Greensboro N.C Greenberg & Bond's Chapel Polk County Norman Sapp Hardman House” Judiciary Committee Webb Savannah Trust CO Inman Park Greer Soeuth Moreland Wylie and Walthall Streets Boulevard DeKalb East Lake Forrest George Adair Highland Avenue E. North Avenue North Avenue Woodside, Sharp, Boylston & Day Wevman & Connors Joel Hunter & CO Certified Public Accountants W. O. Alston Third National Bank Straight Criterion Oil CO Peachtree St Lodge Yueumont Gouge Aa ML Masonic Temple Mazona Ye Sparks H. M. Wood D. ‘Luckie Gunner Gordon Lee Atecets Marter Mason Degren Q. Campbell W. M. Jom Hunnigutt Barclay & Brandon CO Ivy St. GH Brandon R. BI. Brandon Awtry, Secty and Treon Jos and Angeline Miller Fair Haven Infirmary Miller Delbridge Street St Seoltertuas TM. Woolley Victor Hum. Aifante Gretta Marrow Transfer & Storage Co Alabama St Afianta, Ga North Pryor Street Bell Phone Harry Et Mantis Paymenca Tom Chatuin Wigan Uy Epeesattain Ny Tees Catterbay Dleordere Simpte Fiat
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