Primary for Bibb County Commission Held Next Monday
A meeting of the Bibb county executive committee is called for next Monday at the courthouse to decide on a primary for the county commission nomination or to fill the unexpired term of the late W. T. Shtrihotser. Two candidates are listed J. Amagon, a longtime former commissioner and farmer, and T. B. Artope of the granite and marble business. The committee expects the primary to be ordered. the special election is set for August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
B. MM. Davis
N. D
Bibb County
Néon
T. B. Artope
Amagon
Reduced Rates to Elks Fair and Confederate Reunion
Macon Georgia July 24. Executive committee in charge of the street fair for the Macon Elks from October 1 to 7 has secured a reduced round trip rate of one cent for the week and a final limit to October 28th. A one cent rate applies for the two days of the State Confederate Veterans reunion October 3 and 4. Rates from Atlanta and other points are listed, with Georgia’s veteran entertainment planned as the largest reunion yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Speodal
Macon Elks
Southeastern Passenger Association
Georgia
Famnse
Atlanta
Albany
Americas
Athens
Augusta
Brunswick
Carrollton
Cartersville
Cordele
Cedartown
Columbus
Dalton
Dawson
Elberton
Fitzgerald
Fort Valley
Griffin
Gainesville
Helena
Jesup
LaGrange
Lawrenceville
Madison
Milledgeville
Newnan
Richland
Rockmart
Rome
Savannah
Thomaston
Tifton
Valdosta
Injuries Endanger Tillman Morris After Crossing Accident
In Macon Georgia July 24 Tillman Morris a train worker was fatally damaged when a runaway moment caused him to jump between moving trains at The Bay street crossing near the Acme brewery. The man’s right leg was severed, left arm mashed, and head injured before being taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman Morris
Macon
Macon and Birmingham Railroad
Bay Street
Acme Brewery
Southwestern
Columbe
Columbus
Fragmented medical ad text from old issue
A damaged OCR fragment references medical topics and remedies with scattered phrases about cures and treatments. Mentions names and places in unclear context. The legible parts hint at a medical guidance piece or advertisement from a historical publication.
Southern rail gains Wrightsville and Wenpille line deal
Reported by high authority the Southern bought the Wrightsville and Wenpille railroad extended eighty miles toward Henkinville. Louisville and Nashville also said to be purchased by the Southern, with rights to operate along the South Carolina line from Wenville to Charleston. Vice President Gannon of the Southers departed New York for Augusta to confirm the plans.
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Tennillle
Uedial
Southern
Rat
Wrightsville
Wénpille
Henkine
Ville
Brear
Dent
Daley
Wrighteville
Tennilie
Gannion
Southers
New York
Augusta
Louisville
Nashville
South Carolina
Neville
Charleston
Gubernatorial contest draws attention in Elberton
Elberton Georgia July 2 The gubernatorial contest attracts considerable attention since the withdrawal of G duBignon. Henry G Turner’s name has been favorably received by those in position to speak on matters. Geographical lines should not affect the selection. the best man should win regardless of location. An August meeting in Elberton is likely with prominent men invited to speak. It will not be a political rally though some candidates may be invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
G. duBignon
Henry G. Turner
Haa
ElbeNon
Funeral of Mrs James B Turner in Macon to McDonough
The remains of Mrs James B Turner were taken from Macon to McDonough for interment after a wake of relatives and friends. Pallsmen named were W H Pope W H Sloan W A Menard S C Moore George Hatcher and Malcolm D Bones. Formerly Miss Ida Webb she is survived by husband a prominent Macon businessman and respected Christian woman noted for many acts of kindness. She had been ill for months without effective treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Maton
Mayor Suspends Fine and Frees Frank Smith in Macon
Macon Ga July 24 Special Today Mayor Smith suspended the fine and released Frank Smith from the police barracks where he had been since last Sunday night for violating the Hebise ordinance. Smith came from Valdosta and was soliciting factory operatives to save a Macon stove factory. The action aimed to stop his plan to bring workers to Macon. News notes from Macon report court actions and local obituaries and a railway engineer death notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Macon
Smith
Valdosta
Aia Eq
N- Valdosta
Whentatubee
Maron
Pusperior Court
J. Pannberg
Ocon
Dannenberg
Souther
Supreme Court
Eliza Bateman
Ivey
Asa Favors
Palatka
Mia
T.Z. Bishop
JP Eb’ Vanaiver
Central Railroad
Washans
8. C
Large blaze in Villa Rica destroys Barron home
Special dispatch reports a July 4 Villa Rica fire destroying the house of H W Barron and the Henderson residence. Origin unknown, suspected rat, roof source. Citizens aided efforts and offered financial help. In nearby Strickland home, residents cleared space as heat rose and one man fainted during the incident. A separate Watkinsville report notes a Morgan County farmer unearths a crushed skull skeleton while plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Barron Burna
Villa Rica
N. J. Henderson
H. W. Barron
W. ¥. Strickland
Mr. Barren
Tom Strickland
Watkinsville
Morgan ‘County
Small Girl Bitten by Dog in Batmiton Ga
The Weldon daughter of Dr J D Weaver was bitten while playing at Batmiton Ga by a dog of unknown temper. Wounds are painful but not serious. Dr Weaver doubts rabies but the animal will be held for several days for observation and treatment.
Two Boys Found Drowned Near Zebulda Georgia
In Zebulda, Georgia, the bodies of two twelve and sixteen year old Black boys, Ben Roberts and Dave Williams, were found in Hicksin Creek near their home. Dave Williams is noted as the youngest son of Hen Williams, whose family has endured multiple tragedies including the lynching of two of his older sons years ago and the death of his wife. The community reports continued distress as the family suffers recurring calamities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Roberts
Dave ‘Williams
Hikins Creek
Bath
Ing
Wars
Dave
Hen Wiliams
Mrs Anna Maria Hendree Norwood Dies in Savannah
Mrs Anna Maria Hendree Norwood wife of Judge Thomas M Norwood died at 2 this morning after years of illness. She was born in Richmond Va and married Norwood in 1853. Surviving are four children and sisters including Mrs Emily Mary Park and Mrs Laura Harrison. She had been a Presbyterian since childhood and was a Savannah resident for many years. Also obituary notes Mrs Honeer of Oglethorpe Ga a prominent church worker died in the afternoon.
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Savannsh
Anna’ Maria’ Norwood
Thomas"m. Norwood
Norwood
Esme
Irs
Anna Maria Hendree
Richmond
Thomas M. Norwood
Hendree
Briland
Fenn
Wistes
George
Emily Mary
Robert E. Park
Laura, Harrison
D. Harrison
Supreme Court
Georgia Burton
Bishop Burton
Kentucky
Sidney B. Payne
Tuskegee
Ala
George H. Ballett
New Hampshire
James M. Ball
Savannah
George H. Norwood
Loretta Howard
Cornelia Lamar
Mirabeau B. Lamar
The
Columbus Enquirer
Finder
Zach Taylor
Chiildren
Annie H. Davis
Lacey
State Normal and Industrial School graduates listed
Graduates of the State Normal and Industrial School in Athens Ga receive diplomas at a morning chapel ceremony. Rev J T Daves opened with prayer and Chancellor Walter B Hill addressed the class. Branson delivered the address as seven graduates including Emma Joach Bertha Calloway Mamie Davis Diémie Bancroft Epps Mary Lou Hoge Sarah Jolly Martha Picot and B A Purvis I M Thompson were presented with diplomas.
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State Normal and Industrial School
Athens
J. T. Daves
Alwyn Smith
LaGrange
Lillian Griffiths
Branson
Walter B. Hill
Emma Joach
Bertha Calloway
Mamie Davis
Diémie Bancroft Epps
Mary Lou Hoge
Sarah Jolly
Martha Picot
B. A. Purvis
I. M. Thompson
Petition for Incorporation of Southern States Phosphate Company
In Augusta Ga July 24 Special the petition for incorporation will be published tomorrow for the Southern States Phosphate and Fertilizer Company with Augusta as principal place of business The capital stock ranges from 300000 to 1000000 and the firm will mine phosphate rock and manufacture fertilizers Movers include Fope Fleming and incorporators J M Berry George R Lombard Joseph Day and others The plant will be built near Savannah to supply phosphate rock and water transport and will compete with the Wirlnta Carolina Chemical Company The headquarters will be in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Southern States Phosphate and Fertilizer Company
Aunt Gusta
Fope & Fleming
J. M. Berry
George R. Lombard
Joseph Day
Thomas Barrett
Frank Scraven
J. A. G. Carson
A. S. Guckenheimer
Savannah
E. R. Hodgson
Athens
T. M. Grean
Washington
R. C. Neely
Waynesboro
Wirelnta-Carolina Chemical Company
Adventists at Brunswick Opened Convention with Strong Attendance
The Second Adventists convention opened in Brunswick Georgia with clear skies and dry weather, drawing delegates from nearly all southern states and others north of the Ohio and west of the Mississippi. The gathering, held in a large open arbor, is expected to be highly successful, and Elder John A. Cargill of Alabama led the first services as president of the Publication Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Ohio
Mississippi
Second Advent Christian Publiation Society
Joan A. Cargill
Alabame
Rome Building Boom Sparks City Growth
Home Georgia July 2 Special says Rome is in a building boom with six residences planned by Hefty Hing and many homes under construction in the suburbs. Several business houses are being overhauled and enlarged and a number of smaller dwellings are rising in various parts of the city.
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Rome
Southern Railway opens new freight depot with cake walk
Rome Ga July 24 An event of interest is planned for Friday evening as the Southern Railway local forces celebrate the opening of the road's new freight depot with a cake walk and dance in the building. Contain Seay Major Lavender and other officials will be present, and the occasion is expected to attract society people of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Southern Railway
C. H Lavender
Rome to Have Crematory Decision Pending
At the July city council meeting in Rome Georgia a motion was made to secure a garbage crematory. The proposal was referred to the committees for consideration and received favorable initial support.
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Rome
Seaboard Machinists Return to Work After Strike
Seaboard machinists who walked out at Savannah will resume work tomorrow. Foreman Hill ordered strikers back into service after a conference led by W. C. Cooper, with both sides claiming an even break. Strikers say victory came via higher pay, from 37 1/2 cents to 50 cents per hour, with ten or twelve men returning and others seeking work elsewhere.
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Savannanh. Ce
Seaboard
Savannah
Enera
JF. McC. Hill
W. C. Cooper
Portamouth
Savannagh
Gabbett
Seaboard Air Ine
Cordele Cotton Oil Mill Sold to Virginia-Carolina Co
The Cordele cotton oil mill in Cordele Georgia, one of the state’s finest, has been purchased by the Virginia Carolina Company for about 75000 dollars. McBurney of Atlanta and Wilson of this city previously owned it. The new owners will continue operations and may establish a fertilizer factory connected to the plant.
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Virginia-Caroling. Company
Cordele
Virginialeat ‘Company
McBurney
Atlanto Wilson
May Arrange Another Shoot in Waycross Georgia
Waycross Gun Club in Georgia plans a stout at their grounds in August with normal challenges to clubs in Georgia Florida Alabama and South Carolina. A team match of five men for 50 a side and two matches of ten for 10 a side are proposed along with about a dozen other events. The club meets for practice every Friday afternoon at northern Waycross grounds.
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Weycross
Waycross Gun Club
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
South
the Lace Club
Flourishing condition reported for Hip Worth League in Georgia
Prentice Peabody president of the Hip Worth League executive council of the South Georgia conference says the leagues in his territory are flourishing and doing good church work. The council met at Indian Spring to map out plans for the year and will carry out the work planned by former councils.
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Waycross
Prentice Peabody
Hipworth League
South Georgia Conference
Indian Spring
League
Homerville to establish bank with 25000 capital
Special from Waycross Georgia July 24 reports Homerville has discussed a new bank with a 25000 capital. The group will postpone formal organization until late year and strong probability exists that the bank will be established.
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Omerville
Waycross
Homerville
Lergs Band Deal in Clinch Purchases Vast Georgia Land
Indiana Lumber Company has bought about 250000 acres across Clinch Chariton and Echols counties in the past two months and continues to acquire all available land in these counties according to a special dispatch from Waycross Georgia dated July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lergs
Clinch
Waycross
Indiana Lumber Company
Chariton
Echols
Raigs IN GONGANTION Resolution Adopted To: Mest with Other County Officials
In Atlanta Ga on July 24 a large gathering met in the Wie wam ballroom at 10 o'clock to discuss an invitation for a future meeting with other county officials in Atlanta in 1902 a committee was named to memorialize the deceased ordinaries and officers were elected with C M Wiley as president J S Elmo T B Maxwell and M Newman among those present the event included music credited to the Tampa Bay Hotel orchestra
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Spring
Wiewam
Atlanta
M. Newman
Sandershille
J. R.’ Wilkinson
F. EL. Fletcher
Jackson
C- M. Wiley
Bibb
Washington County
J. &. Butler
Wilkinson County
C.M. Wiley
Bibb County
J. S. Elmo
Macon County
T. B. Maxwell
Decatur County
T. Manson
Clayton County
G. W. Hendrix
Bartow County
J. B. Perry
Baker County
J. H. Ham
Butts County
William Hedd, Jr
Muscogee
George A Bacon
Ogtethorpe
J. B. Youman
Emanuel County
Butler
J. P. Davis
Floyd County
A. J. Hinton
Meriwether County
Florance
Dasher County
J.M- Thomas
Hart County
R. Wilkinson
Fulton County
T. E. Fletcher
Monroe County
Carrollton Votes on Local Option in Prohibition Debate
Ordinary Brown orders Carroll County wide election August 28 on local option to decide selling spirituous liquors in the county. The issue centers on restrictions at Carrollton’s gallon house and city licenses, with legal maneuvering and indictments for sale by the gallon. Prohibition advocates push for the vote amid legal contests and council actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Carrollton
Brown
State of
Georgia
Carroll
Mace and Council
Carrallton
Paul Potts
Atlanta
Paul Potta
Superior Court
Rains Bring Hope to Smanuel County Crops
In Smanuel County Georgia farmers report revived crops after recent rains. Corn is mixed with overall yields near two thirds of a normal crop for cotton and a robust outlook for potatoes peas and late crops. Fruit and melons largely fail. hay gathering expected to be heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaingboro
Unly
Woman Slashed Throat In Alabama Farm Dispute
News from Columbus Georgia reports a brutal incident at C W Field's place in Iself County Alabama where a negro man cut his wife from ear to ear. The wounded woman survives but is in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ga
C. W. Field
Iself County
Alabama
Incendiary Fire Attempt in Wynton Sparks Suspicion
In Wynton Columbus Ga July 24 an attempt to set fire to a outhouse horned Mr Hasmiliaford was thwarted as flames were extinguished before major damage. A negro suspect was pursued with bloodhounds but the incendiary was not captured. Also reports from Waycross Ga July 2 describe hunters returning from Ballson Swamp with nearly one hundred pounds of fish and sixteen alligators killed, four to eight feet long. A Marietta Ga fire on July 14 damaged stock at James V Len marine company premises.
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Wynton
Columbus
Hasmiliaford
Waycross
Rallson Swamp
Batilla River
Barnesville Blues Officers Press Resignations Amid Troubles
Trouble brews in Barnesville Blues as twenty five members meet for drill to discuss issues with commissioned officers. Lieutenants Hunt Gray offer resignations to the adjutant general. Captain Swatts notes lack of member interest. Oldest company in the state fears losing prestige if troubles persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Barnesville Blues
Hunt
Gray
Swatts
Special School Tax Proposed by Ware County Senator
Senator Tom Johnson of Ware County announces a bill to levy a county wide special tax in Ware for rural school support and equipment. It excludes Waycross city, aims for three mills to fund nine months of school operation, improving teacher salaries and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weycross
Taly
Tom Johnson
Wara County
Waycross
Ware Coun
Johnson
Conference at Winterville Opens African Methodist Session
The twenty-eighth session of the African Methodist Episcopal conference in St Paul church Winterville opened with Rev Willis A Jones of Athens presiding. Officers elected include Carne Mitchell Wilkerson Ector Ferrell and others. Bishop H M Turner made a surprise appearance and praised progress copying from Africa. Meetings continue through the week with large attendance and active business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Carne
Wathington
W. N. Mitchell
Tignall
S. Wilkerson
Tyrone
Byron Ector
Ophelia
W. H. Ferrell
Washington
Marshais
E. Davis
Winterville
J. H. Robinson
Athens
J. Mollie Budgett
Athens Clipper
William Decker Johnson
Monticello
Greensboro
George D. Carnes
H. M. Turner
African Methodist Episcopal Conference
Atlanta
J. H. Hilsop
Turner
Africa
Georgia
W. Decker Johnson
N. Strickland
Oiverton
B. Jones
A. G. Powers
Baptist Church of
W. FH. Ferrent
Dantethy
G. D. Carves
Washinggton
Judge Longley Retires in LaGrange Court Session
LaGrange Ga July 344 Special The county court adjourned after a session in which Judge Frank P F Longley retired from the bench He sentenced criminals from the session Layfield Harris Flowerm Richard Heard riot convicts fined 75 each or 12 months chaingang youngest convict fined 5 or 6 months chaingang Layfield Hasrick carried concealed weapon fined 50 or nine months chaingang Jon Jackson noted as familiar character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrance
Ety Court of
LaGrange
Sission
Frank Pf.longley
Lest Citting
Layfield
Felix Harris
Josh Flowerm
Richard Heard
LaGrange Court Concludes Term with Judge Longley Farewell
In LaGrange the city court term ends as Judge F R Longley retires after sentences for concealed weapons and related offenses. JK Porter Babe Reese receive fines or chaingang terms. Judge Frank P Longley is praised by the bar while Judge Frank M Longley assumes the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert Jackson
Caroline H. Pemberton
JK Porter
Calinna Deepartment
Babe Reese
Macon
LaUrance
Birmingham
Longley Tank
Longley
D. J. Gaffney
F. R Longley
LaGrange
Frank P. Longley
Frank M. Longley
Candler
J. Is. Strong
Supperis
Trial of Justice of Peace Rosa at Chattanooga Begins
In Chattanooga Tennessee on July 24 special report says Rosa the Justice of the Peace is on trial for robbing the county via false workhouse commitments. Officers testified that suspects were fined and dismissed then resentenced to workhouse with fees collected. Next to be tried is Squire Silver amid strong prosecutors' evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Ross
Chattanooga
Tenn
Justice of the Peace
Rosa
Ross
Circuit Court
Squire Silver
Hidden Dangers of Kidney and Bladder Diseases
Some of the most dangerous diseases show tiny early warnings, especially kidney and bladder issues. A competent physician warns these ailments are as fatal as consumption if untreated, and seeking a specialist early can save years of suffering and money.
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Varney Gi
County Comacs Board
Yood
Elks’ Fair
Cougs
Loy
Ciédent Steir
Bumie
Tmowians Railroad
Slbert
Droubles
William
Norwood In
Adventists AT
ROWE
A ‘Waighe
Groaston
Skuck
Saannady
Lotton
Sarivornra Fre Syrup Co
Catriornia Fia Suvrve
California
Pricgita
Raigs IN
Gongantion
Smanuel County
St’ Marietta
Marietta
James v
Lene
Marine
Gay Bol
Vickie
Ender
Bar‘mony
F. B. Longley
Hood
Trial OF Justice OF Peace
DR. Hathaway
Toina
Beieve
United States
Y. Newson Hathaway
M. D
Cee Ata
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