Confederate veterans plan Macon reunion entertainment
The RB A Smith camp United Confederate Veterans met at the courthouse to arrange entertainment for the October 22 34 state reunion in Macon Georgia. Commander A F Jones heads the executive committee with subcommittees to coordinate events. Wade Hampton Fitzhugh Lee John B Gordon Joseph Wheeler Stephen D Lee invited as guests. Mayor Bridges Smith reported about 2500 raised for the fund and generous cash and subscriptions anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
RB. A. Smith
United Confederate Veterans
A. F. Jones
Wade Hampton
Fitzhugh Lee
John B. Gordon
Joseph Whealer
Stephen D. Lee
Georgia
Bridges Smith
What Macon Horsemen Say About Atlanta Treatment
Macon Driving Club members respond to Atlanta racing reception with mixed views. D Lanter says he attended as an individual, felt no obligation to seek courtesies, and bears no hard feelings toward Atlanta horsemen. Captain Hazlehurst thanks friends in Atlanta and enjoys the race, while Curran Ells and Hills criticize lack of official Macon involvement and note Mr. Ray’s passes and expenses, inviting rivals to next matinee on September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Horsemen
Atlanta Horsemen
Macon Driving Club
Atlanta
R. C. Hazlehurst
Curran Ells
Mesars
Lanier
Hazlehurst
Hills
Weither
Piedmont Driving Club
Macon
Ray
Narcissa
Aji
Alzo Atlanta
Central Road May Fight City of Macon
President Egan and Attorney Cunningham with Central of Georgia Railway Company visit Macon as injunction likely to be issued against the city. Attorney Wimberly inspects city clerk minutes amid ongoing legal move.
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City of
Macon
Egan
Cunningham
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Green
Olin Wimberly
The
Central
Turner Denies Declining Governorship Bid
In Quitman Georgia July rumors claim Henry G. Turner refused any gubernatorial bid. The Free Press notes Turner has not spoken and may consider acceptance if duty dictates. Waycross Journal cites a Quitman source denying the claim as unauthorized and contradicting reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Henry G. Turner
Free Press
South Georgia
H.G. Turner
Turner
Murner
Waycross
Journal of Tuesday
Savannah Press
Long to Build New Dry Goods Store in Whitaker Site
Dr G Long plans to set a building contract in a few days for a large dry goods store on the Whitaker’s pharmacy site in Eiberton. The project follows a litigation win granting several feet of street land, making the new structure one of the state’s handsomest.
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Eiberton
Ysury O
Docelal
G. Long
Whitaker's Pharmacy
Savannah bids big purse for Rubin Jeffries fight
Savannah, July 26. The Savannah Athletic Club proposes a $150 purse for a fight between Gus Rubin and Jim Jeffries. Tom McBride, club president, will post a forfeit with the sporting editor of The Morning News to secure the offer.
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Furse
Rubhlin
Jeffries
Savannah
Savannah Athletic Club
Gus Rublin
Jim Jeffries
Tom McBride
The
Morningers
Sunday School Convention At Sarepta Association
The Sarepta association Sunday school convention held its annual meeting at Carlton church on Monday and Tuesday. Large crowds attended. Guests included Dr. Harvey Heather of Atlanta Hey T. C. Garston of St. Louis and Rev. H. W. Williams of Elberton.
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Elberton
Sarepta Essociation
Carlton Church
Harvey Heather
Atlanta
Hey. T. ¢. Garston
St. Louis
H. W.W. Williams
School Superintendent Reports Opening of Elberton Schools
Elberton Ga July 26 Special The report of Superintendent J G Cangston of the city schools notes the school will open in the first week of September with an excellent force of teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton Ga
J. GC. Cangston
Bell System Buys Local Phone System in Albertod
The Bell Telephone Company has purchased the local system from N. G. Long and has assumed control. A long distance line is being installed. A large rally is planned in Waycross Georgia on July 26 to promote a Jubilee for the Waycross Young Men's Christian Association with events the first week of August lasting four days to celebrate the opening of the Association rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell System
Albertod
Hell “Telephone Company
N. G. Long
Waycross
Young Men's Christian Association
Central City lands at stake in railroad rights of way dispute
City officials anticipate legal action to block the mayor and council from granting lands near Central City park to the Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad for depots and depots and rights of way. The Central claims ownership while the city aims to seize the land to sustain the line connecting Dublin to Savannah and challenging the Central’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Central City Park
Macon
Dublin
Savannah
Seaboard Air Line
Remitters Arrive In Macon Pending August Court Session
Remitters in several cases including Minder Carroll Blackshear Kendrick and Holmes have arrived from the supreme court but will not be ordered by the superior court until the first Monday in August when Judge Felton has a session. Execution likely for Minder and Carroll. possible appeal to US Supreme Court on Minder. Marty Tindall remitter also received. Mary Anna McCardle funeral held. she leaves husband and eight children. Joe Stafford pleads guilty to assault and battery in city court and is fined. Embalmer certificates issued as state board secretary Burghard oversees. If McLean injunction upheld, McLean may remain on dairy farm. Fire engine bill received. engine named John F. Bloore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Isador Minder
Levi Carroll
Monroe Blackshear
Elbert Kendrick
J. L. Holmes
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Felton
Minder
Carroll
Cooper
Supreme Court of the United States
Marty Tindall
Mary Anna McCardle
Primitive Baptist Church
Lizella
Bas Leaves
McLean
Macon Fire Department
John FE. Bloore
Not Guilty Verdict Reached in Swansboro Church Disturbance Case
In Swansboro Georgia city court Judge Alfred Herrington presided over cases arising from a dispute at Deep Creek Church between Rev. Latiesh and Rev. Emanuel factions. Jacob Latiesh faced state charges for disturbing divine worship, with his wife Sarah Latiesh later tried. The court questioned lawful assembly, offered a possible not guilty verdict for the elderly defendant, and the proceeding ended with forgiveness and community reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swansboro
Alfred Herrington
Jacob Lakesh
John Marshall Manuel
Deen Creek Church
Laitesh
John M. Emanuel
Emanuel
Deep Creek
W. W. Larsen
F. H. Safford
Sarah Laltesh
Jacob Laltesh
Sha
Educational Rally Draws Wilkes Citizens To Hear Educators
Washington Ga July 2 Special A large crowd from Wilkes and nearby counties packed Tig mail for an educational rally. Speakers included Rev C E Dowman president Emory College Rev P D Pollock president Mercer University Hon G R Glenn state school commissioner and Professor Morgan Callaway of Austin Texas. A basket dinner followed.
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Washington, Ga
Wikea
Tigmail
C. E. Dowman
D.D
Emory College
P. D. Pollock
Mercer University
G. R. Glenn
Morgan Callaway
Austin
Tex
Sunday School Convention Opens in Winterville GA
Crowds from railroad hubs and surrounding countryside join the Athens district AME conference in Winterville for the Sunday school convention. Officers elected include President Rev James N Hilson Vice President Rev J W Taliaferro Secretary Rev George D Carnes and Rev A R Spivey introduced for Athens Bethel church. Abyed L Tilman delivered a fraternal address representing the AME Zion church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal
Winterville
African Methodist Episcopal Conference
Athens
James N. Hilson
Atlanta
J. W. Taliaferro
Lexington
George D. Carnes
Washington
A. R. Spivey
Bethel Church
L. Tilman
Auguste
African Methodist Episonal Zionechurch
Boring for Oil in Elbert County
Oil venture led by J B Colley of Washington Ga begins drilling opposite Anthony shoals in Elbert County. Wells planned along the section with small streams already showing oil. Colley hopes for a gusher as land values rise and more prospectors arrive.
University Bulletin Ready Booklet Details Centenary Commencement
The July number of The University Bulletin will be issued in a few days with thousands of copies to be distributed to alumni. It will contain a full account of the centennial exercises and the addresses by John Temple Graves T W Reed J L M Curry Benjamin M Poluer Oscar S Straus Emory Speer and Henry Van Dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
John Temple Graves
T. W. Reed
J. L. M. Curry
Benjamin M. Poluer
Oscar S. Straus
Fmory Speer
Henry van Dyke
Athens mail carrier prostrated by heat during rounds
Athens Georgia July 2 special report. mail carrier E P Stone collapsed from heat while on his route and was revived at the post office by doctors Gerdine and Fullilove before being sent home to rest. It is his second heat prostration, with a prior stronger attack last year. Brunswick murder arrest follows a separate note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
E. P. Stone
Postoffice
Mr. Stone
Negro raids Clark home in Weys Station says assault and burglary
At Weys Station Georgia July 26 a masked negro entered the Clark residence while the family was away, assaulted Mrs. Clark, beat her five year old son, robbed valuables including a digitol and Winchester rifle, and fled. A posse and railroad stations were alerted as three white parties pursue the suspect for speedy capture and trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weys Station
J. J. Clark
Clark
Crops In Clark County Report Strong Across Plains
In the Athens area crops are generally good with crepe behind in places. Oconee county reports extra fine crops, especially corn and cotton. Southern Oconee between Athens and Barnett shows excellent corn and cotton. Wheat yields in the region exceed all former records this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Athens
Barnett Chouls
Scrutiny of Schley's Santiago Campaign Actions
The document lists points for inquiry into Admiral Schley's conduct during the Santiago campaign, including squadron movements from Cienfuegos to Santiago, the pursuit of the Colon, coal and supply issues, night withdrawals, blockade adequacy, and a Hodgson dispute. It sets scope, rights to present witnesses, and open-court proceedings, dated July 36, 1900, signed Secretary John D. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Cienfuegos
Schley
Department
Coa
Key West
Colon
Santiago Harbor
Brooklyn
United States
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief For Dyspepsia
The notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles, claiming it strengthens the digestive system and prevents worsening symptoms like indigestion headaches and sour stomach if treated early. It cautions that neglect leads to stronger discomfort.
One-Armed Man Fires Then Wounded in Cedar Bluff Shooting
In Cedar Bluff near Rome Alabama William Wood is shot in the neck and head by Zack Boggan, then Postmaster J F Sloan shoots Boggan in the arm. Boggan, a one armed man, may lose his arm if a future amputation proves necessary. Both Wood and Boggan are seriously injured amid long running enmity and town tension.
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Rome
Syndal
Cedar Bluff
Ala
Wiliam Wood
Zack Boggan
Wood
J. F. Sloan
Bogean
Hoggan
Boggan
Postmaster Sloan
Mrs Sarah Adams 97 Dies in Augusta
Augusta's oldest citizen since centenarian Smyser's death, Mrs. Sarah Adams, 97, died at her Summerville home. She leaves a large family including daughters Mrs Joseph Ganahl and Mrs Sarah McWhorter, son Mr John Adams, and many grandchildren in Savannah New York and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Sarah Adams
Smyser
Summerville
Joseph Ganahl
Sarah McWhorter
Anna Adams
John Adams
P. A. Stovall
Savannah
Harriet Ganahl
New York
A. G. Ganahl
Washington
City
Adams Ganahl
Starnes
Charles Bryan
Newberne
N. Y
Ledbetters charged after fatal shooting in Lumpkin
In Cordelo, Frank Ledbetter shot Bob Wilson fatally after an argument involving Calvin Ledbetter and the Black victim. Wilson died hours later. Calvin Ledbetter was wounded in the hand. Both Ledbetters are jailed on serious charges as a new telephone system is being installed and townsfolk describe a drunken disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin
Frank Ledbetter
Cordelo
Bob Wilson
Calvin Ledbetter
Calvin
Frank
Wilson
Ledbetters
Beisterour
Reed Goes to Endeville as New Minister Arrives
Rome Ga July 26 Special J C Reed of Columbia South Carolina who has led the First Presbyterian pulpit after the death of Rev Dr George T Geichlus prepares his farewell sermon Sunday He will move to Knoxville to preach in August Dr S G Sydnor of Augusta the new pastor will arrive next week and bring his family to Rome in the fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Roms
Rome
J. C. Reed
Columbia
S.C
First Presbyterian
George T. Geichlus
Knoxville
Tenn
G. Sydnor
Primary in Houston Commissioner Race Ends Vacant Seat
Perry Georgia July 26 Special. Primary to fill the vacancy from Major J M Culpepper death. Candidates are A B Green of Fort Valley and N S Smith of Hattle. Houston crops suffer from extreme heat with reports of injury. Peach and melon growers enjoyed a good crop and prices. London July 26 Special. British tuberculosis congress endorses anti spitting laws and urges notification of authorities for phthisis cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Perry
J. M. Culpepper
A. B Green
Fort Valley
Smith
Hattle
Peach
Midion
London
Lord Derby
Mosquitoes Cause Malaria Addresses by Koch in Eastbourne
In a health congress address in Eastbourne Dr. Robert Koch of Berlin argued malaria is caused by inoculation from mosquitoes and gnats not from swamps. He stated that malarial parasites could be stamped out with quinine treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eastbourne
Robert Koch
Berlin
Shortage Rumors Surface in Southern League Audit
Chattahooga Tenn July 26 The auditing committee of the Southern League probes President R Kent accounts amid rumors of a shortage He has been suspended pending the final outcome of the inquiry His role may be restored if accounts show no fault
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattahooga
Tenn
Southern League
R. Kent
Kent
Elks Won Under Difficulties In Fifty Mile Race
Boston July 2 Harry Bikes faced punctures dismounts and wheel changes yet won a fifty mile posed race at Chartes River Park defeating Albert Champion and James F Moran Champion finished in 1 20 23 5 Moran was five laps behind The Elk team earned the victory amid mechanical setbacks and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Boston
Harry
Albert Champion
James F. Moran
Chartes River
Resignation of Savannah Democratic Chairman Cited
Savannah July 28 Special Chairman T Mayhew Cunningham Jr of the Chatham county Democratic executive committee has resigned. The move, unexpected, follows his fair leadership during the primary and ahead of an upcoming ordinary election. factional balance and impartiality will shape the new committee. Cunningham cites poor health and a physician advised climate change. He will be away during the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
T. Mayhew Cunningham, Jr
Chatham County
Democratic Executive Committee
A. L. Alexander
Cuningham
Nottle
Cunningham
Bushian
Ball at Brisbane Today Fans Expect Historic Clash
Blues and Maroons meet this afternoon in what promises to be one of Atlanta baseballs hottest contests. Tas Short starts for the Maroons with Bob Lawsbe for the Blues and Charley Todd guiding the Blues. The seven game series opens at 3 30 with a lineup featuring Gibson Lafitte Lawehe Dickinson Lagomarsing Raine McBride Short Todd Baldwin Cottingham Joyner Moore Feela Dimmock Reynolds.
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Blues
Maroons
Atlanta
Tas Short
Bob Lawsbe
Bob
Charley Todd
Tech
Stae
Rvalry
Lne
Gibson
Lafitte Bhort
Lawehe Harrison
Dickinson Lagomarsing
Raine McBride
Todd Baldwin
Allen Cottingham
Joyner Moore
Pield
Feela Dimmock
Vield
Reynolds
Uncle Sam Lottery Draw Set For Reservation Lands
The July drawing for Reservation Lands will use a street platform and two locked boxes to hold registered applicant envelopes. Names will be drawn in order, envelopes opened, and notices mailed to winners, with process overseen by commissioners A W Richard Frank Dale and D P Dwyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
O. T
el Reno
Lawton
A. W. Richard
Frank Dale
Guthne
D. P. Dwyer
St. Louis
Specialized chronic disease treatment by Dr Newton Hathaway
A physician claims extensive experience in chronic diseases, denounces guesswork, and offers personalized home treatment plans with free consultations. He advertises Suite 3-4 Inman Building Atlanta Georgia and hours including Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Newton Hathaway
M.D
Inman
E. Groad Street
Atlanta
Gurrica Lowes
Pills for Pale People miracle cure in local case
A Lewiston area report touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a life changer for Franklin Means, a once paralyzed Reedstile farmer. The affidavit notes a successful recovery after months of doctors and failing treatment, with the pill’s maker offering 1000 dollars for evidence of fraud. Also mentions Reynolds Georgia death notices for JM Arrington and Twiggs family member in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dbr
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams
Democrat
Sencinet
Lewiston
Frank A Means
Reedstile
Miffin County
Reedstile Presbyterian Church
Willams
Philadelphia
Albert S. Gibboney
Means
Dr. Williama Medicine Company
Schenectady
Nsw
No Cure No Pay Veiled Medical Ad Claims Quick Restoration
An advertisement offers a vacuum organ developer claimed to restore weak organs and vitality without drugs or electricity. It promises permanent improvement in 1 to 4 weeks with immediate results and provides a plain envelope request method from a listed address.
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Indus
Fitzhughee
Stephen Dpd. Hee
Wheeler and
Gordon
Central Road
Quitman Paver
Brooks County
BIG Sos
Long
Savanna
Emanuel County
Herrington
Frayer
Wilkes
Elbert
Negro Wurderer
Brunswick
Gtn
Fawkins
Nlegro
Ways Station
Ebusue
Counssl
Navy Department
John D. Long
Hood
Ledbetter
Reed
Endeville
Bain
Conaibgoau
Brisbane
Uncle Sam
TRE OF. Williars Mellville Company
J. M. Arrington
Mes
JM. Arcington
Thomas J Marshall
Arrington
EB. C. Twiggs
Henry of Twiggs
Port Royal Rabroad
Albert
George
John Twiges
Birmingham
Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Clinton
Yu. E. Christian
Gori Po
Atlanta, Ga
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