Interurban Railway Plan Appointed Committee for Action
A meeting in Atlanta yesterday formed an executive committee to advance a proposed electric railway linking Atlanta Griffin and Macon. The project intends a 90 mile line with modern traction, power plants, and stations, subject to charter approval and rights of way. Mayor Bridges Smith backed Macon cooperation and Griffin likewise expressed support.
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Atlanta
Macon
Griffin
Atlanta, Giffim and Meson Eleetric Rainey Company
Kits
Wilbish & Ells
Charster
Secretary of State
Grif
Kentlemen
WJ Hareau
Gain
Jordan Massee
Macor Clufad LL Anderson
Edwin P. Dase
Bridges Smith
Atlanta to Enter Macon Line Through Capitol Area
A proposed double track railroad loop would connect Macon hotels and the Southern and Central railways to the heart of Atlanta. The plan, discussed with Mayor Woodward, envisions entry near Capitol Avenue and a path via Fraser street Crew street Trinity avenue and a new viaduct to Washington Street. Incorporators include Kincaid Grantland Brawner Drewry Massee Moore Wimberly Anderson Pratt Wimbish Ansley.
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Macon
Columbus Road
Woodward
Atlanta
Capitol Avenue
Little Street
Capitol Square
Fraser Street
Capital Square
Crew Street
Trinity Avenue
Washington Street
Gilmer and Exchange Streets
Equitable
W. J. Kincaid
Seaton Grantland
J. M. Brawner
Bowden Lithia Spring Water Promises Health Benefits
The Bowden Lithia Spring Water Company advertises Lithia water as a cure for rheumatism gout stomach and skin issues claiming health-restoring properties from its medicinal qualities. It notes daily shipments from springs to depots and offers pamphlets with testimonials from doctors physicists and prominent people upon request.
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Walter
Woem
Howden Little Springs Water Company
Peavhirce Street
Bundick Seeks New Trial In Murder Case
Attorney General Hart Isen gama prepares to argue six capital cases in the state supreme court. G W Bundick claims trial in Dooly for a murder committed when the area was Crisp County. Bundick and his brother A J Bundick killed Shrouder, were sentenced, and Bundick appeals contending the crime was in Dooly County and thus must be tried there.
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Crisp County
Dooly
John C. Hart Isengama
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
G. W. Bundick
A. J. Bundick
Shrouder
Dooly County
New County of
Crisp
G W. Bundick
Dooly Superior Court
Cotton acreage shows decrease in Georgia crop report
The June Georgia crop report, compiled from 750 county correspondents, notes a slight 1 percent drop in cotton acreage to 98 percent of last year. Planting was ten days late, with replanting needed for about 122 3 percent of the crop and overall cotton condition pegged at 85 percent.
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Georgia
Southern Cotton Association
Cate
Crop prospects and acreage reports in agriculture data
The agriculture bulletin notes upland rice at 62 percent of last year’s level, sorghum at 100 percent, clover and grasses at 96 percent, and overall condition and prospects at 97 percent. Peaches show 66 percent of a full crop, apples 50 percent, pears 60 percent, and grapes at 92.3 percent.
Death of Hugh Inman Grant at ten after operation
The death of Hugh Inman Grant eldest son of John W. Grant occurred Wednesday morning after an appendicitis operation at Cooper Hospital. He had been improving until peritonitis developed Tuesday evening. A Marist College pupil, he was ten years old and greatly beloved by family and friends. Bereavement extends to grandparents Mrs William D. Grant and Mr and Mrs Hugh T. Inman.
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John W. Grant
Hugh Inman Grant
John Whiam Grant
Grant
Inmantam
Cooper-Ilkin Senitarum
Marist College
Wiliam D. Grant
Hugh T. Inman
Savannah to Celebrate Oglethorpe Landing Anniversary
Savannah plans a January celebration of the 175th anniversary of General James Oglethorpe landing in Savannah. City Council likely to join with patriotic groups and multiple societies including the Society of Colonial Wars and the Daughters of the American Revolution. The event aims to be a memorable statewide occasion inviting other cities to partake in Georgia’s founding anniversary.
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Figlethorpe
Savannah
James Oglethorpe
Society of Colonial Wars
Georgia Society of Colonial Dames
The
Daughters of the American Revoution
Georgia Society of the Cincinnati
Georgia Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Union Society
St. Andrew's Society
Georgia Historical Society
German Friendly Society
Hibernian Society
Boloman's Lodge of Masons
Midway 6 Society
Colony ‘of
Georgia
Howell-Smith debate plans finalize scheduling
Final letters between Charlea T Hopkins and Reuben R Arnold set terms for a joint Howell Smith debate at Peachtrea auditorium. Tickets for 500 on stage and shared expenses, with both men presiding, strict order, and doors open at 7 30.
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Messrs. Hopkins
Arnold
Charlea T. Hopkins
Clark Howell
Reuben R. Arnold
Hope Smith
Peachtrea Auditorum
Tebt
Hoke Smith Club
Howell
Mr. Arnold
Hopkins
Smith
Mr. Hopkins
Arnolds
vAulanta
Charles ‘d. Hopkins
Charley
Mr. Howell
Reveena
Atlanta
Jimes
Bos
Reuben R. Arnoig
Ruddemer
Epomder
Sumit
Emt
Charles T. Hopking
Arid
Charles T. Hopkins
Fulton County Clark Howell Club
W. D. Hemel
Temple Court Building
City
Seashore Train Schedule With Seasonal Tickets
Commencing Saturday June 9 a sleeping car service will operate Saturdays in June July and August between Atlanta and Wrightville Beach. Passengers are delivered to Wrightville Beach hotels leaving Atlanta at 9 35 p m and returning from Wrightville Beach arriving Atlanta at 6 30 a m. Season tickets priced at 1655 and weekly five day tickets at 825. Seaboard.
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Wrightaville Beach
Atlanta
Wrighteville
Seahoard
King Bee Paint Special at King Hardware Co
Haralson paint makes a two day sale on King Bee paint priced at $1.00, down from $1.50, offered by King Hardware Co. The promotion emphasizes a limited time discount on the King Bee brand.
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King Bee
Haralson Paint
King Hardware Co
Dublin and Southwestern railroad stockholders meet in Dublin
The Dublin and Southwestern railroad annual meeting was held in Dublin Georgia on June 6. All current board members were reelected with FP Rentz as president. The road earned about 90 percent of its capital stock in the past year, much of which funded new rolling stock. $21000 was set aside by stockholders to aid extension toward Eastman, Cordele, Fitzgerald or another point. The line has prospered, operating to Eastman for a year and likely earning more than any Georgia railroad.
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Roada
Dublin
Dublin and Southwestern Railroad
Dicbctors
Rentz
Eastman
Cordele
Fitzgerald
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Apenta
the Apollinaris Co., Ltd
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Fulton County Hoke Smith Club
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Towoe Beach
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E W Hall
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