Pauper cripple suays farmer in fatal coroner inquest
Special report from Triton Georgia on January 4 details the Nashville killing of Luke Faulkner by John H Styeat. The coroner's jury found willful murder after Faulkner was shot in the back and then attacked by Sweat's dogs, while a woman fled and a boy fired at her. Sweat, a county pauper and cripple, surrendered after the shooting and faces murder charges. he has long suffered disability and receives a county pension.
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Triton
Luke Faulkner
Nashville
John H Styeat
Faulkner
Sweat
Verdict Awarded $10,000 Against Hell Telephones Co
In Sucusta Georgia on June 4 a city court verdict found the Hell Telephone Company liable for $10,000 after lineman William R. DeLeech died when a guy wire from a telephone pole contacted a live line on Broad Street. The Electric Road proved no fault. the jury cleared them while awarding the amount to DeLeech’s widow Susan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vedict
Hell Telephones Company
Sucusta
Hell Telephone Company
William R. DeLeech
Telephone Company
Mcintosh Street
Broad Street
Georgia Railroad Bank
Deioech
deenie 1@ ‘road company
DeLatch
3Usai Deleach
Electric Road
Two Negroes Have Desners to Fight in Carrollton
Two men, Will Casey and Sol Vaughn, both described as negroes, fought a desperate argument near Temple north of Carrollton, Georgia. Casey was badly cut with a long facial wound and another opening to the chest after the clash. Casey fired at Vaughn but failed to wound him.
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Carrollton
Temple
Treve
Here
Will Casey
Sol Vaughn
Casey
Vaughn
New Treatment Claims for Chronic Diseases by Leading Specialist
A renowned physician based in Atlanta asserts his exclusive focus on chronic diseases has led to better outcomes after patients endured prior treatments from many doctors. He emphasizes extensive experience, a rigorous approach, and tailored therapies, offering consultations at his office in the Latta Medical Building with specific hours.
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United States
Newton Haphawal
Gamblers Must Move On and Work on Dormitory
Savannah dispatch reports Judge Robert Falligant harshly restricting public gaming and concealed weapon laws while condemning public gambling as a menace to society. The piece notes Masons in Athens preparing for cornerstone ceremonies for new dormitory and mess hall buildings, with Grand Master Max Meyerhardt presiding and T W Reed delivering the Masonic address.
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Athens
Clarke County
M. T Lewman & Co
Atlanta
Uth
Max Meyerhardt
Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia
Mt Vernon Lodge
Grand Lodge
T W Reed
Deeds Convey Chattanooga Rome and Southern to Central
Rome Ga June 4 Special Deeds filed conveying the Chattanooga Rome and Southern road to the Central. Revenue stamps totaling 1000 posted on the deeds. A mortgage to Standard Trust Company for 2400000 was recorded covering the line due in 1950. Officers of the old road retain their posts. improvements and new locomotives planned. Through trains will run Chattanooga to Savannah. CR&S headquarters remain in Rome.
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Rome
Chattanooga, Rome and
Central Road
Central
Standard Trust Company
Chattanooga, Rome
Chattanooga
Savannah
Southern
Madison Wamehd Board of Education Holds Annual Election
Madison Ga June 4 special. The Madison Board of Education elected the following for city schools Miss Inter Miss Pearl Epps Miss Partena Douglas of Madison Mrs Elizabeth Smith of Sparta Miss Florence Balke of Alton and Miss Lyle Hudson of West Point. The position of lady principal was tendered to Miss Elizabeth Johnson who has occupied that position for three years but who reigned at the close of this session Professor M F Ramsey Way re elected superintendent and principal.
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Board of Education
Madison
Boardeef Education
Inter
Pearl Epps
Partena Douglas
Elizabeth Smith
Sparta
Florence Balke
Alton
Lyle Hudson
West Point
Elizabeth Johnson
M. F. Ramsey Way
Oostanaula Bridge Placed by County Officials
County commissioners met to select a crossing site for a new wagon bridge over the Oostanaula river choosing Gordons ferry though residents favor a more central point. The bridge will benefit Adairsville by opening trade to the connected county region.
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Sthoun
Oostanaulg River
Gordon's Ferry
Adairsville
Locomotives Await as Amsterg Striking Machinists Stand Firm
Americus Ga June 4 Special The Seaboard railway machinists strike enters another day with forty out and no surrender shown. Foremen from Baltimore have joined to fill places and are working small jobs. Some boilermakers have joined the strike as the roundhouse fills with disabled locomotives awaiting repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Seaboard Railway
Baltmore
Class Honors Announced at Farlow College
Americus Georgia June 4 special The class honors in Farlow college were announced this afternoon Miss Eddie Belle Dunn and Miss Allee Boyd were awarded first and second honors respectively The graduating class numbers fifteen Senator Steve Clay will deliver the literary address before the graduating class while Rev James McClesky of Augusta will preach the commencement sermon
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Americus
Farlow College
Eddie Belle Dunn
Allee Boyd
Steve Clay
James McClesky
Augusta
Sumter Grand Jury Returns One Hundred Indictments
Americus Ga June 4 special The Sumter grand jury reached a century of work today with indictments totaling 100 only one murder indictment among them. Of the rest ninety nine are misdemeanors. Twenty four negroes indicted for tarrying Dis gols to the Aldersonvill memorialsxer class paid an average of six dollars each and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Americus
Aldersonvill
Gase Has Been Settled in Carrollton Oil Mills Tax Case
In Carrollton Georgia on June 4 a special report states an injunction won by J A Aycock manager of the Carrollton oil mills against the city and its marshal and tax collector prevented a second tax on oil mill stock within city limits. The town abandoned the tax plan and the temporary injunction remains in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
J. A. Aycock
Fudge Gives Farmers Time in Carrollton Court
In Carrollton Georgia, the court convened for a special session due to heavy rains delaying proceedings. The judge adjourned proceedings to the second week in February after two cases were disposed of without a jury, granting farmers additional time amid weather disruptions.
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Carrollton
Jones
At Court of
Cerrollton
Pithout & Jury
Athens Plans Housing for Visitors During Commencement Week
Athens officials undertake a city wide canvass to identify hosts and lodging capacity for the Teentennial week. A bureau of information will operate in Demosthenian hall during commencement, staffed daily into late night to assist guests arriving on trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Demosthenian
Bureau of Information
Aentleman
Wilmer to Speak at Athens Y M C A Meeting
Dr Wilmer of Atlanta will address a Sunday afternoon gathering at the Athens Young Men's Christian Association hall amid the visit of Rev C B Wilmer. The program plans for about 100 boys to take part in services aligned with Episcopal ritual, with a commencement sermon at Lucy Cobb Institute next Sunday morning.
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Wilmer
Atlanta
Athens
C. B Wilmer
Lucy Cobb’ Institute
Setre
Tany Forbes
Athens Young Men's Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Georgian Athena selects new staff editors for Georgian
The editors for the ensuing year on The Georgian staff have been chosen. Named are J. D. Mertney F. H. Barrett M. Hardy Jen Legwin Lawler Lucien Goodrich and Marion Richardson. The Georgian issues this term are noted for exceptional merit across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
University
J. D. Mertney
F. H. Barrett
M. Hardy
Jen Legwin
Lawler
Lucien Goodrich
Marion Richardson
Athens News Notes and Reunion Plans
Bart Beasley is laid up with a badly sprained knee after chasing a prisoner and tripping on a stump. Lucy Cobb alumnae reunion speakers include Mrs Mdry Russell of Winder and Miss C'ora Wimberly of Athens, with Mrs Hull of Athens reading the May party program. Colonel Julian B McCurry of Hartwell returns to study at the university after illness. Clarke county jail construction to begin next Monday.
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Athens News
Bart Beasley
Lucy Cobb
Mies Mdry Russell
Winder
Mise C’ora Wimberly
Inglehurst
Mre
A. L. Hull
Athens
Honors Announced for Lucy Cobb Graduates in Athens
Athens Ga June 4 Special The honors in the graduating classes at Lucy Cobb Institute have been announced Bilsses Elizabeth Harrold of Americus and Fannie D Meldrim of Savannah share first honor and the second honors go to Miss Hattie Hileman of Athens Readers in Latin French and English courses include Miss Lula Davidson of Bronwood and Miss Helen Potts of Atlanta In the French and English course Miss Claudia Brightwell of Athens In the English course Miss Mira Bullard of Columbus and Miss Lena Bette of Athens In the elective course Miss Lillian McKay of Valdosta and Miss Mary Irvin of Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Cobb
Athens
Lucy Cobb Institute
Bilsses Eizabeth Harrold
Americus
Fannie D Meldrim
Savannah
Hattie Hileman
Lula Davidson
Bronwood, Ga
Helen Potts
Atlanta
Claudia Brightwel
Athans
Mira Bullard
Columbus
Lena Bette
Lillian McKay
Valdosta
Mary Irvin
Washington
Stuart's Gin and Buchu Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement touts Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to improve eye circles, complexion, headaches, and back pain, warning that Bright's disease can follow if untreated. The ad promises proven results over 20 years and offers free advice from Stuart Drug Co in Atlanta.
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Stuart
Bright
Stuart Drug Co
Atlanta
Milledgeville exhibit at Georgia Normal College draws 1000 visitors
Milledgeville Ga June 4 Special The annual exhibit of the Georgia Normal College opened yesterday with 9 am to 6 pm visits. Over a thousand visitors toured classrooms and departments including gymnasium, business, dressmaking, cooking, art and music. The program featured a college concert with ensembles and soloists, and the trustees announced faculty appointments for the next session.
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Milledgeview Ga
Georgia Natmalang Industrial College
Varlowy
Amy Hill
Dusiness
Bergen
Metra
Mendelssohn
Fiano
Marie Worrester
Maggie Carstells
Mises Bilie Shellgrove
Wean
Mat Jon
Matte Misa Tula Brower
Rolling Hire
Duvernoy
Laura Coleman
Raveure
Piganii
Fortin
Magele Carowell
Peas! Clark
Gna Plang
Lirelle Vail
Isbel Jones
Annie Case
Edna Patterson
Jessie Clark
Claude Hendrix
Antoinette Shingler
Emile Omar
Professor Fortin
Shorter College Commencement Closes in Rome Georgia
The term ends as Shorter College holds commencement with Hon. W. D. Jelks delivering the literary address. Degrees awarded to graduates across Literature B A and other fields. Officers listed include Waddell president and Portenberry secretary. Grand Concert in the chapel last night hailed as unmatched.
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Rome
W. D. Jelks
Eufaula
Ala
Jelks
Russell Adamson
Bessie Leonora _Covington
Elliol Beatrice Fortenberry
Mary Hana Fortenberry
Misa Lucile Golden
Gussie Isrpony
Rania
Cotesia Wyone Waddell
Mise Celeste Wyana Waddell
Mary Emma Portenbderry
Serratory
Phoebe Moas
Trnasurer
Lucile Galden
Mary Ruaiel Adamson
Ethel Beatrics Fottenperry
Musiq
Mfiss Maida
Georgia Sawmill Association to Convene in Tifton
Georgia sawmill men gather for the Georgia Sawmill Association regular meeting to be held at the Sadia hotel in Tifton on Tuesday, June 8. Officers and members will discuss society matters, social orders, and the opening convention. full membership is expected.
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Tifton
Tucaing
Fifton
Georgia Sawmill Association
Sadia
Tucadin
Ans Olor
Rural mail routes expanded near Opelika Alabama
Opelika announces two more free rural delivery routes will begin soon, joining two already in operation. The system will cover nearly all residents within fifteen miles of Opelika, with daily mail delivery except Sundays, marking Opelika as a pioneer in the state for this rural mail experiment.
Opelika Commencement Exercises Underway
Opelika Alabama June 4 Special. The commencement exercises of the Opelika graded schools are in progress. Rev J F Purser Baptist minister preached the sermon to a large congregation. In the city tonight Willam H Samford of Troy Alabama delivered the literary address before the Hawthorne Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelika
Ala
J. F. Purser
Willam H. Samford
Troy
Als
Hawthorne Society
Conductor Excursionists Enjoy Pacific Coast Trip
Captain W. Garman of the Atlanta and West Point railroad reports from San Francisco that the conductor excursion to the Pacific coast has been a great success. The group traveled through Iowa Minnesota Dakota Montana Oregon and California and plans to spend time in Yosemite valley and Yellowstone park.
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Pacific Slope
Opelika
Ala
W. & Garman
Atlanta and
West Point Railroad
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
Montana
Oregon
California
Yosemite Valley
Yellowstone Park
Inspect Mobile Harbor and Courthouse Visit Auburn Opelika
In Mobile Alabama on June 4 chairman Burton and river and harbor committee members tour Mobile bay harbor works and plan to depart for New Orleans tomorrow afternoon. In Opelika a special delegation inspects the new courthouse as Lee county builds what is described as one of Alabama’s finest. Also report of George P Harrison and N Renfro returning from the Memphis Confederate Reunion.
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Mobile Harbor
Mobile Ala
Burton
River and Harbor Committee of the House
Orseans
Mobile Bay
Opelika
Ala
Bacomb
Lee County
Alabamoa
George P Harrison
Confederate Veterans of Alabama
N. Renfro
Memphis
Macon Chamber Considers Census in City Radius Plan
Macon Ga June 4 Special The Chamber of Commerce met this afternoon with President Smith presiding. He urged forming committees to implement a census of Macon within a three mile radius and to seek improved railroad schedules.
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Chamer ‘of Commerce
Macon
Champer of Commerce
Smith
Callaway Burial in West Point Details Annes
West Point Ga June 4 Special J Albert G Callaway son of Rev and Mrs J M Callaway West Point buried Sunday evening at age 34 He was a devoted Christian with many friends and was brother of Mrs T J Stovall of Atlanta
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A. J. Callaway
West Point
Albert G. Calliway
J. M Callaway
Cica
Callaway
T. J. Stovall
Atlante
Machinists in Augusta Threaten Nine Hour Day Strike
Augusta Ga June 4 Special The agreement reached before the big machinists strike fails to satisfy workers who today served employers with a demand for a nine hour day. They expect a reply next Monday and strike talk is under way.
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Augusta
Haralson County Teachers Institute Opens in Buchanan
The Haralson county teachers Institute at Buchanan is conducted by WB Thompson superintendent of Tallapoosa public schools. June 4 program features able speakers from the region delivering addresses to teachers, promising to be one of the most interesting substitutes ever held in the county.
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Buchanan
Thompson
Tallapousa
Haralson County Teachers’ Institute
Froresser WB ‘Thompson
Tallapoosa
Siste
Young Alabaman Goes Missing in Phenix City
Goeci FP Taylor, a well known Phenix City Ala young man, disappeared from home after leaving to visit Columbus Ga Saturday afternoon. He had led meetings at the Congregational church last week. No reason is given for his leaving home and he has not been seen since.
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Columbus
Goeci FP
Taylor
Phewis
City
Ala
Congregational Church
Man Loses Leg After Accident at Union Depot
In Columbus a 3 year insurance man named Moses, well known across the state, was crushed while attempting a northern excursion train at Union Depot. He was struck and fell on a tray. wheels passed over his left foot, mangling it severely and forcing amputation eight inches below the knee. The operation was performed successfully.
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Columbus
Sunc
Moses
Union Depot
Monae
Mercer University Commencement Addresses Alumni Reunion
Mercer University held commencement exercises in Macon Georgia with Rev Dr Henson of Virginia addressing students on backbone and faith. Ex Governor Northen introduced him, praising Richmond College roots as alumni gathered for a large chapel audience. The alumni banquet showcased state leaders including Governor Candler and Pope Brown amid reports of endowment gains and Rockefeller donation prospects.
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Macon
Mercer University
B.S. Hanson
Chicago
W. Landrum
Atlanta
Henson
W. J Northen
Richmond College
Northen
Melton
Noan
Ted
Heaven
Ompasion
Wolverally
Sesidés
Mercer
Alumni Association of
G. Mallory
Prudential Committee
J. D Stetson
Pollock
Rockefeller
J Pope Brown
Candier
Macau
Life Alma Mater
University
Cures Blood Poison and Cancer with Botanic Blood Balm
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for blood poison, ulcers, skin sores, and cancer. Claims Dr. Gillam used for over 80 years and promises relief in two to three weeks with home treatment directions and price. Includes address for orders and free book offer.
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Avery Sara
Gillam
Great Southern
la & Tertéer
DO Gillam
Penitentiary sentence and stolen goods case involve Nelson kin
The mother of John Nelson will be tried at the term of court for receiving stolen goods. All parties were arrested by City Detectives Amerson and Jenkins.
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John Nelson
Amerson and
Jenkins
Leg Breaks In Runaway Accident In Macon
Sam Wisbet, a Fidelity Produce worker, was thrown from a horse drawn wagon on bottom avenue when the horse ran away. He suffered a broken leg and multiple bruises and was taken to the hospital. Will Thompson, reportedly intoxicated, stabbed Osborne McDonald in the throat during the same afternoon and was arrested after being held in the jail cell for drunkenness and altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wl Thompson
Macon
Sam Wisbet
Fidelity Produce Company
Nisbet
Will Thompson
Osborne McDonald
Thompson
Hegraea
Rabbi Marks in Macon Aids Jewish Home Subscriptions
Rabbi Marks of Atlanta visited Macon and, with Rabbi Marcuson, secured 90 subscriptions totaling 650 dollars for the Jewish Orphan Home in Atlanta. He gave a lecture on B Nay Brith at the synagogue and praised his Macon trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Orphan Home
Atlanta
Macon
Rabbi Marks
Marcuson
Mayor Allowed to borrow $25,000 in Macon
At a Macon council meeting the mayor was authorized to borrow $25,000 to cover deficits for city projects including paving and street work. The vote approved inviting an orator for a pavillon event. a paving plan for Spring was outlined. George Colbery was found near the scene of a wartime incident and recommended for mercy, receiving a twelve month sentence.
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Macon
Maem
Snecalj
Naafas
Bresking
Geco Colbery
Eurly
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