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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1901

Page

5

Premium list of State Fair outlined for Savannah

State Agricultural Society officials from Savannah and Augusta met to finalize the premium list for the forthcoming State Fair in Savannah. They anticipate broad statewide interest and note railroads must cooperate to ensure the event is a success with multiple counties planning exhibits across textiles, wood and iron industries.

Savannah J Pope Brown The State Agricultural Society James Barrett Augusta Martin Calvin Connor Cartersville Seventh Congressional District W. B. Burroughs Brunswick Eleventh George W. Owens Owens Brown Barrett Brooks Bartow Carroll Cobb Camden Burke County Lowndes County Bulloch Tattnall Liberty Bryan Effingham Ware Wayne Pierce Pulaski County Worth Berrien Irwin Telfair Calvin

Florida Girl To Be Sent On Mission Work To Brazil

In Waycross Georgia on June 7 Specter v W Stewart of McDonald and his sister Miss Adsway Stewart of Hinerd Fla traveled to Setevile North Carolina. Miss Stewart will meet the Method Episcopal board of missions to be assigned as a missionary in foreign fields. She has trained at the Scarlet Bible rennel in Kansas City for two years and, having completed her course, is ready for overseas work, with Brazil as the anticipated destination.

Florida Waycross Scarlet: Bible Rennel Kansas City Brasil

Nineteen White and Six Colored Apply for Teacher Licenses

At the recent examination for teacher licenses in Ware County, Waycross Georgia, there were nineteen white applicants and six colored. Many failed to secure licenses as the examination was the most rigid ever. School Commissioner R. Bennett grades the papers for presentation to the board of education at the next Monday meeting.

Waycross U Scenses Wara County R. Bennett Board of Education

Waycross Air Line Changes Schedule for Frequent Trains

Waycross Georgia reveals a new daily timetable effective tomorrow at 6 00 a.m. with departures to Fitzgerald at 6 00 a.m. 10 00 a.m. and 2 00 p.m. Return arrivals from Fitzgerald are 9 48 a.m. 3 15 p.m. and 9 00 p.m. The Sunday train to Waycross operates 9 50 p.m. to Fitzgerald and 6 15 p.m. to Fitzgerald, aligning with Fant system connections.

Waycross Air Line Waycross Waycross Ar Line O'einek Fitzgerald

Mt de Sales Academy Silver Jubilee Celebration

The Mt de Sales Academy in Macon will hold a silver jubilee celebration from June 18 to 20 to mark twenty five years of the well known girls’ Catholic institution. An alumna has prepared a commemorative volume titled Echoes from the Mount as part of the souvenir program.

Mt. de Sales Academy Macon Mt .de Sales Academy Mt de ‘Saleg

He Refused To Register Negroes Charges in Election

Chief Glerie Moody of the state treasury travels to Chaletts to face federal court Monday over charges that he refused to register several black residents in the August state election. The case highlights alleged racial barriers in voter registration procedures.

D. C Glerie Moody State Treasury Chaletts Fedrel Court Hevtzy Regidoar Sovar Negroes

A farmer is now in jail by Pebruery Last Jepthan Walker

Jeptha Walker a Marion county citizen was shot on February 2 near a public road in Columbus Georgia. Joseph Scott a Marion county farmer is jailed at Puena Vista charged with his assassination after Pinkerton detective W Moore traced the case for two months following the murder.

Columbus Joseph Soott Marion County Puena Vista Jeptha Walker W. 4 Moore Pinkerton Scott

Severe Storm Destroys Crops Around Eatonton Georgia

Rain hail and wind devastated crops in Eatonton and surrounding areas. June 7 report notes widespread damage to cotton, corn, oats and wheat with fruit blown from trees. Farmers faced washed fields and rebudding crops as prospects darken.

Eatonton Coun

Wounakuross Intervention Record for Circuit Court Appeal

A 142 page typewritten record prepared by Commissioner B A Erwin in Macon for appeal to the U S Court of Appeals. It covers the intervention of B T Adams claiming new or mortgage on assets of Adams and Harper bankrupts. Judge Speer sustained the mortgage vacancy. Armour Packing Company and others appealed Speer’s decision.

Circuit Court of Appeals Macon B. T. Adams Adams & Harper B. A. Erwin United States Court At United States Court of Appeals

St Omer Goes to Louisville for Great Conclave

St Omer Commandery of Macon has decided to attend the triennial Knights Templar conclave in Louisville. A committee including C. H. Damour C. M. Wiley R. A. Nisbet and W. H. Sloan was appointed to arrange travel. A large number of Macon Commanders plan to attend by Southern Railway.

Macon St. Omer Mancon Knights Templar Louisville C. H. Damour C. M. Wiley R. A. Nisbet W. H. Sloan Southern Railway

Duel on Pulasky Street Ends Without Hits

In Athens on Pulasky street Seymour Ray and Will Newsome, two Black youths, exchanged fire in a street duel. Newsome fled. Ray was not struck. The incident followed Newsome challenging Ray after a confrontation. Also noted: University of Georgia Board of Visitors to meet in Athens with Prof W M Slaton as chairman. banquet planned. senior class final exams reported. Dr J W Walden travels to Savannah for an installation sermon.

Athens Seymour Ray Will Newsome Darkies Pulasky Street Newsome Ray Rey Pulanti Street Board of Visitors University Board of Visitors W. M. Slaton Atlanta J. W. Hendricks Hendricks J. W. Walden Savannah W. HB. McCorkle Hirst Presbyterian Church

Union Manufacturing Company Incorporation in Athens

Athens Ga June 7 Special The Union Manufacturing Company secured its charter yesterday Judge Russell presiding in short sessions of the superior court The company plans candy mixing refining roasting coffee bottling pickles soda and general merchandise manufacture The incorporators are wholesale grocers J E B Talmdge Ho Hulme J N Webb I S King W B Eppes and O H Arnold Jr The candy plant is near the Seaboard Air Line depot and other branches will be installed soon

Athens Union Manufacturing Company Russell Superior Court J. EB. Talmadge Ho Hulme J. N. Webb King W. B. Eppes O.H Arnold, Jr Seaboard Air Line

Academy for the Blind Inspected in Macon Georgia

The state board of visitors led by Governor Candler completed a thorough inspection of the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon and evaluated both white and colored schools. They praised management, propose funding for a kitchen relocation, a gymnasium, and care facilities for blind adults at the colored academy, with recommendations to the legislature.

Macon Board of Visitors Candler Georgia Academy For the Blind White Academy Colored Academy W. F. Dyke Futon County Board of Viettors T. B. Cathanls Monroe J. BP Newell Baldwin W. B., Kent Montgomery

Payment Made to Macon Lawyers by Savannah Fair Association

George W Owens, president of the Savannah Fair Association, paid 1009 to lawyers holding claims against the Georgia State Agricultural Society for premiums tied to the Dixie Interstate fair. The original unpaid premiums totaled about 1000, with reductions over time. The dispute concerns whether the debt belonged to the Dixie Interstate Fair Association of Macon rather than the Agricultural Society, now settled by the payment.

Macon The Agricultural Society George W Owens Savannah Fair Association Georgia State Agricultural Society Savannah Aggocaation State Agricultural Society Dixie Interstate Fair Association Angi

Machinists in Macon demand nine hour day

In Macon Georgia on June 7 special news reports that J S Schofield Sons & Co machinists helpers and apprentices have demanded a nine hour day. They set a June 1 deadline to decide and threaten a citywide strike with union backing if refused. If granted other Macon shops would follow with nine hour days.

Macon J. S. Scobfield Sons & Co Wether J. S. Schofield Sons & Co Othear Bohoflela Bona & Co

Gunshot Verdict in Macon Street Railway Case

Walter Thomas wins 200 dollars in a Macon street railway suit against Macon Consolidated Street Railway Co. A passenger on a street car was shot when a gun on a Spanish-American War veteran on board discharged during an inspection. Jury deliberated from six yesterday until ten this morning.

Macon Walter Thomas Ous Ced Macon Consolidates Street Railway Company

Trust Deed Filed for Record in Carroll County Georgia

Special report notes J H Barron clerk fled with him as the trust deed of the Central of Georgia Railway Company to Tangary Trust Company of New England conveying the old Chattanooga line. Southern railroad matters referenced in Carrollton June 7 record.

Carrollton J. H. Barron Superior Court Carroll County Oral of Georgia Railway Company Tetangary Trust Company New Eo Chattanooga Southern

Emory Trustees Elect New Head as Meeting Adjourns

The Emory college board of trustees met in Candler hall Oxford Ga and elected A P Williams Savannah as president and W P B Pattillo Atlanta as vice president with Hatty Stone Oxford as secretary treasurer after devotional exercises. They plan to consider a new dormitory for 100 students at the next session.

Emory College Oxford Board of Trustees Atlanta Thomas F. Pierce Greenville W. F. Glenn W. PB. Lovejoy Athens W. F. Quintan Madison J. W. Roberts Macon A. M. Wynn Columbus W. C. Lovett A. Fulwood Jacksonville Pia Lewis D Falmer Nashville Tenn Hiram P. Bell Cumming James MI. Pace Covington James KK. Hines J. T. Pearce William A. Hemphil R. 5. Park J. P. Willams Savannah John L. Day Lumber City George Winship John T. DeJarnette Eatonton A. G. Candler A. P. Willaims W. P B. Pattilio Hatty Stone

Medals Awarded At Emory Commencement

Emory College Oxford Ga held a bright commencement with large crowds and social events. Speakers from Round Oak Covington Jacksonville and Atlanta delivered declamation on diverse topics. Medals went to H W Johnson for subfreshman oration, W A Herrington for a year’s free tuition scholarship, and W A Landrum for mathematics.

Emory College Oxford Jane Emory Herd Hes Georgia State Band Card George Albert Barton Round Oak Roberts John A. Bedingfield Covington Arthur Brown Jacksonville Fla Moale Joseph Dillard Crawford Delta Tau Delta William A. Herrington Hillis University Edward W. Johnson Atlanta William H. Pickett, Jr Lovington William A. Shepard Fort Valley Slama Nu Philippines Cufton F. Trimble H. W. Johnson W.A. Herrington Hie W. A. Landrum Department of Physical Culture

Emory College Society Clubs Host Reception at Dowman Home

At Emory College Oxford Ga the Naughty Ones and Innocents senior and junior clubs held the first commencement social a reception tonight at President Dowman’s home. Officers include Lauren W. Toreman and Marmaduke H. Blackshear with treasurers J William Farmer and Verlyn B Moore. About twenty five visiting youths attended with many local ladies listed among guests.

Dowman Emory College Oxford Emory Lauren W. Toreman Charles E. Dowman, Jr Monroe Burdeens Bleenele Canton Annette Walker Corenne Stutth Elberton Ro Une Clarke Madison Edna Arnold Everton Julia Emery Atlanta Pansy Pierce Columbus Lucile Sanders Macon Jeftla Bloodworth Griffin Mattie Hatchar Marie Bullock Americus Pauline Datey Wrightsville

Richardson to Washington with business men on river project

Congressman William Richardson will depart next week for Washington with a group of loyal business men to pursue river improvement matters on the Tennagersen river at Colbert.

Richanizon Washington Huntaville Ala William Richardson Shervld Tenngrsen Colbert Phous

Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as cure for catarrh and scrofula

An old advertisement claims catarrh stems from scrofulous blood and calls Hood's Sarsaparilla a radical, permanent cure through blood purification and tonic action. It also touts Boen's Pills as the best cathartic, reflecting period medicine rhetoric.

Hood Boen

TV Favor of the Plaintiff in Head Versus Gunn Case

Macon Ga June 7 Special It is said that in the Head versus Gunn case a mistrial was declared yesterday afternoon in city court with jurors seven for the plaintiff and one for the defendant The first vote was 7 to 5 and remained so for about thirty hours of deliberation It is probable the plaintiff will bring the case to trial for a fourth time

Head Gunn Macon Plait

Assist to the President Paul Hough Promoted in Macon

Paul Hough, longtime conductor on the Macon Dublin and Savannah railway and chief clerk to the general manager, has been named assistant to President James T Wright. He will relocate from Dublin to Macon and depart the Macon Dublin run, with Conductor Brown of the Southern replacing him.

Paul Hough Macon Macon, Dublin and Savannah James T. Wright Hough Dublin Lve Brown Southern

Caesar Lane Death Suit Against Lumber Co

In Macon Georgia on June 7 a city court hearing pursued damages from Felton Massee Lumber Company over the death of Caesar Lane a fourteen year old negro boy scarred by a December plant explosion His father claims five thousand dollars in damages as the loss of his sole support.

Macon Felton & Massee Lumber Company Caesar Lane

Columbus High School graduates receive sixteen diplomas

Sixteen graduates at Columbus High School closing exercises were awarded diplomas and medals. Names include Alfaretto Bowe, Ciara Gunby, Hate Boykin Halstead, Laurie Knowles, Martha Carter Martin, Annis Renfree, Bytale Renfree, Annyman Behréy, Tuegan Lucke Smith, Mattie Waters, Joseph Williams, Halph Dudley, Max Fullmors Goldstein, Joseph Marshah Harrison, Morris Loeb, Willig Preston McCrary. Medals honored include I. I. Moses, Lt. Moses, E. J. Moses, William Slade, L. H. Chappell, M. Kinsel, L. F. Woodruff, and FT. Patr, with cash prizes for various achievements. First Honor went to Lucile Smith, with Kate Halstead and Laura Knowles earning higher honors.

Columbus, Ga Columbus High School Alfaretto Bowe Ciara Gunby Hate Boykin Halsteed Laurie Kula Knowles Martha Carter Martin Annis May Renfree Bytale Lou Renfree Anna’ Yman Behréy Tuegan Lucke Sixteenth Street FT. Patr Morrie Loeb Mert Baird Lemuel Hill John Melthenny Prizag Chiea Lucie Smith Reph Dudley Kate Halstead Marshall Bardson Miga Leura Knowles Morris Loeb Lucile Smith Laura Knowles

Central to Build New Line Between Cuthbert and Lumpkin

Savannah June 7 A Central railroad survey tests a prospective line between Cuthbert and Lumpkin on the Seaboard Air Line route. The extension, once built, would connect with the Central's line to Ft Gaines, and freight and passenger trains will begin on the Bruton and Pineora segment Sunday.

Cuthbert Lumpkin Savannah Centraralroad Seaboard Air Line Americus Montgomery Central Seaboard Macon Dublin Dubli Savaennah Vidalia The Ft. Gaines Bruton and Pineora

Teachers at Jackson Elected. Jackson Ga June 7

At a Jackson Institute trustees meeting, teachers elected to assist President C. H. Bruce include Misses Dally Smith Lizzie M. Cora Mabel Hodges Jenne Gardner Els Smith and Mrs Lois Tolly The school closed a prosperous year.

Jackson Boan of Trustees Jackson Institute C. H. Bruce Misses Dally Smith Lizzie M. Cora Mabel Hodges Jenne Gardner Ells Smith Mre Lois Tolly

Delegates from Savannah Named for Southern Industrial Convention

Captain D. G. Purse head of the Savannah board of trade appoints John R. Young J F C Myers C W Howard and S Player as Savannah representatives to the Southern Industrial Convention in Philadelphia June 9 14 They will depart soon to advocate for congressional funding under the agricultural department to promote super manufacturing in Georgia and Florida.

Board of Trade Savannah Philadelphia D. G. Purse Savannah Board of Trade John R.young Ellis-Young Company Naval Stores Factors J. F. C. Myers S. P

Lucy Cobb Dramatic Club Presents Twelfth Night at Athens Commencement

Lucy Cobb institute commencement opened with the Senior Dramatic Club presenting Twelfth Night. A large Athens audience attended with alumnae reunion crowds upcoming. Miss Minnie B Bradford from Boston directed. cast featured Addle Brand as Orsino and Louise Bullard as Sir Toby Belch among others. tomorrow students perform Alice in Wonderland. Sunday sermon by Rev C B Wilmer.

Athens Lucy Cobb Institute Lucy Cobb Institute Closen Oratory Department of Oratory Minnie B. Bradford Boston Oratory Orsino Ilyrie Addle Brand Sebastian Viola Helen Potts Antonio Retian Pattie Hillsman Iaabella Fleming Valentine Cuke Stelin McGee Merle Stevens Toby Beich Olvia Louise Bullard Andrew Aguecheek Minnis Benton Motvolio Olivia Edith Hodgson Fabian Mae McDonald Festa Mary Cartthera Davie Pope Olivia Iyde Raney Visle Nanette Hodgson Mary Brown Berta McGarity Grace Benson Isabelle Fleming Sacha Hunt Nathalie Brown Fancis Meldrim Mamie Coffee Gertrude Joseph Alison ‘Sadger May “Woodberry Nina Jones Maris Lamar Somorrow Alice In Wonderland Mary Niabel Hall

Cambridge And Oxford Rivalry On Scholarship And Fame

The piece weighs Cambridge against Oxford in scholarship and influence. It notes cross enrollment and exchange of ideas, Cambridge producing many famed scholars and plate related anecdotes about Charles I and Oxford. It lists notable Cambridge alumni who outshine Oxford in famous lists, with Birrell humorously weighing the rivalry.

Right Dress and Right Style at 37 Whitehell Street

An ad promotes a store at 37 Whitehell Street offering fashion with the slogan Right Dress and Right style. It promises premier fabric and merit pricing, urging customers to shop where quality and value meet.

Whitehell Street

Doctor Williams Pink Pills Help Epilepsy Victim in Lynn

Miss Annie R Herbert of 110 Western avenue Lynn Massachusetts says years of doctoring for epilepsy and nerve spasms failed until she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Beginning October 1900 three weeks brought relief and within six months she was cured with no relapse since The pills are sold by dealers or sent postpaid at 60 cents a box six boxes 250 by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY

Lynn Mass Anne R. Hervert Western Avenue Lymm Miss Lynn Hospital Whittama Annie R. Herbert Thomas F Porter Sealy Notary Public Miss Herbert Peace Sholler Willems Dr Willems Medicine Co Schenectady

Dr Robert I Hampton Dead in Athens after brief illness

Dr Robert T Hampton of Athens died at 3 a m after a short illness. A dentist who came to the city twenty years ago from Rome, he later embraced magnetic healing and led an extensive practice. He directed the Southern Mutual Insurance Company and leaves a widow, two children, and a niece. Funeral set for tomorrow at 11 at his residence. interment at Oconee Cemetery.

Athens Robert T Hampton Athena Hampton Rome Yni Southern Mutual Insurance Company Revelle 'T. Comer Robert Hampton Oconee A. D. Lansden Huntsville Ala New Market Madison County RLB Lansden Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad Mary Townsend New Orleans Mary Anhlay Townsend Xariffa Galveston Texa King Reater H. P. King James S A. L. King

Tillman's Story in The New York Press Humor

The item recounts a tale about Aguinaldo and war strategy with a harshly satirical twist. Lenaor Tillman narrates a Southern railway scene where a dog chases a passing train and returns, prompting mused questions about handling excess zeal and wartime decisions.

Tillman New York Aguinaldo Lenaor Tillman Emall Southern

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