Refuse to Take Her Back as Custody Standoff Deepens
Police threaten arrest of Lillie Dillots's parents over alleged cruelty to a child after the girl, found with shelter in Atlanta, recounts a tale of her father’s death and her stepmother’s desertion. Authorities identified both parents as living in Atlanta and demand the child be returned to their care or they will pursue charges. The case centers on perceived neglect and the parents’ indifference to Lillie’s absence from the home on Wells Street and at Walker Street School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lue Emiott
Atlanta
Todny
Gleer
Lilie Dillots
George Gann
Wells Street
Gann
Lillie
Walker Street
Poice
Greer
Humphreys and
Rockwell Streets
Sam J. Piliott
Elliott
Edilie
Cause of Officer Gilder’s Threats in Family Case
The article states Officer Gilder threatened to arrest the father and mother if the child was not removed by tomorrow. Gilder warned he would file cases against both Sillett and his wife, while the child Linie endures distress at home and clings to her story about her father’s death and her stepmother’s desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilder
Gleer
Sillett
Linie
Desperate Assault At Burns Home Leads To Court
James A. Burns of 32 Grant street fought a drunken man named C. E. Graham at his home yesterday morning. Burns held a cocked pistol to ward off the assailant as Graham, husband of Burns’s cook, advanced. Police arrived as Graham lunged, and Burns had placed him under control. Graham was bound over for assault and battery after a hearing before Acting Recorder Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Burns
Grant Street
C. E. Graham
Burns
Mr. Burns
Prizes Announced For South Carolina State Exhibit
South Carolina exhibitors face three cash prizes totaling 1 000, 600 and 250 dollars for county displays. An additional 1 000 is set aside for a mineral and forestry exhibit. Clemson College and South Carolina College receive 600 dollars each, while Citadel Academy gets 25 dollars to supplement existing exhibit funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Columbia
Clemson College
South Carolina College
Citadel Academy
Viaduct Under Construction En Route to October Completion
Five month progress on the viaduct with steel work to be placed next week. Ten cars of material arrived, unloading to begin tomorrow as derricks and engines are ready. Granite blocks cap major abutments, iron bolts secure steel supports, and total cost expected around 88000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Railroad
Wilkins
Forsyth Street
Whitehall
Peachtree Street
Central Bank
F. P. Heffner
Wall Street
Central Bank Bronk | Association
William Grant
Elseman
Wilking
Verdict in Elliott Case Favors Banks Administrator
The jury in the case of Rebecca Elliott and others against James Banks administrator of Edmond R Elliott returned a verdict for the defendant yesterday morning. The suit sought title to 240 acres near the city valued at 25 000. Plaintiffs claimed Marshall M Elliott sold land to Edmond R Elliott in 1861 for 3 000 with a 1 000 cash and a 1 000 note. After Marshall M Elliott died in 1887 the note was found and heirs sued to recover the land claiming unpaid purchase money. Many witnesses testified, with J Simmons and C L assisting plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Banks
Rebecca D. Elliott
Edmond R. Eliott
J. H. Lumpkin
Marshall M. Eilott
Edmond R. Hiliott
Edmond R. Elliott
Marshall M. Elliott
Sailt
t+torneys
J. Simmons
Defendants Represented by Arnold Firms in Case
The defendant was represented by Attorneys Arnold & Arnold and Rosser & Carter during the proceedings, indicating the opposing counsel and firm involvement in the legal matter.
Annex adds five story brick building to Biel Bros store
A new five story annex to M Biel Bros will connect this week, adding vast retail space and modern conveniences. An Otis elevator will operate throughout the annex with steam heat and refurbished fixtures. The furniture department will expand to include carpets draperies and office furniture. The firm plans to occupy the addition by mid August and notes extensive improvements across departments. Music volume catalog The World Best Music offers 300 piano pieces and 850 songs via monthly payments for homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Biel Bros
Graas
Frm
Neanle
In Memoriam Elijah H. Bass 1901 Atlanta clerk dies
In Memoriam notices Elijah H. Bass aged forty two died in Atlanta May 25 1901 born Oxford Ga spent twenty years as a postal clerk. He rose through diligence and integrity earning respect of colleagues across parties. He married Rosa Morehead of Charlotte and leaves a widow two children and friends to mourn. May his soul rest in peace. A friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Elijah H. Bass
Oxford
Rosa Morehead
Charlotte
N. C
Slaughter’s Fine Paid. Ex-Chief Bradley Slaughter Freed
Ex-chief of detectives Bradley Slaughter was released from the Bellwood county camp after his fine of 250 dollars and costs were paid by his brother through attorney Thomas I Bishop. He and another case in city court were settled. one case not pressed. In federal court Mrs H Lawrence won a new trial motion against Southern Railroad Company for Cama Creek disaster due to flood damage and missing guard. Judge Newman granted 30 days to perfect the motion.
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Bradley Slaughter
Chaingang
Bellwood
Thomas I. Bishop
Slaughter
John W. Neims
Corts
Eatonton
Shropshire
Lowry Bank
Nelms
Bishop
United States
Newman
H. Lawrence
Cama Creek
Southern Railroad Company
Hoke Smith
H.C. Peeples
Cemp
Tax rate cut urged for Florida state expenses
Tellahassee reports Comptroller Reynolds urged Governor Jennings to reduce the 1901 tax rate from three mills to two and one half mills to cover current state expenses and debt interest. Governor Jennings consents to directing the levy at two and a half mills. Sues for $15,000. W E Wightman, a Seaboard Air Line engineer, and attorney C T Ladson sue the Seaboard for $1500 damages in city court over a switch incident injuring Wightman and potentially affecting life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tellahassee
Fla
William H. Reynolds
Jennings
Jenings
W. E. Wightman
Seaboard Air Line
C. T. Ladson
Wightman
Willerlppls
Beautiful Graduates at Lenney's Studio
Yesterday the Girls' High School graduating class visited Lenney's studio for portraits. The scene drew a large crowd as a celebrated young artist showcased his work, earning praise in a field older than his years. Special attention was given to subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenney
Prominent Maconites Attend Flagler's Atlantic Beach Visit
A party of leading Maconites left by special train for Atlantic Beach Florida to dine and stay at Henry Flagler's Continental Hotel. Free rail and sleeping car transport was provided by several railways. Invitations were extended by William Checkley Shaw with a long list of attendees and several invitees unable to join. The Macon trip follows a separate note on a city court suit against Massee Felton Lumber for $5000 related to the death of Chesar Lane.
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Atlantic Beach
Fla
Macon
Georgia Southern and
Florida Railway
Henry M. Flagler
The
Continental
Atlantic Head
Florida East Coast Railway
Atlantic, Valdosta and Western Railway
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Party Free Railway
Jacksonville
Flagler
Maconites
William Checkley Shaw
J. L. Bowdre
Samuel G. Bonn
T. C. Burke
R. H. Brown
Dr. A. Mandy Burt
J. W. Cabanise
J. P. Crutchfeld
T- J
O. IR. Pendleton
Robert H. Plant
Stephen Popex
R. M. Rogers
James FT. Hosk
Fon
John P. Ross
Bridges Smit
A. D. Schofield
W. A. Snowden
W. C. Stevens
Robert H. Smith
T. D. Tinsley
George B. Turpin
Mallary H. Taylor
RJ Taylor
Minter Whmnberry
H. M. Wortham
Lewis A. Wood
Edgar Wilson
Cooper Winn
B.A. Waxelbaum
C. B. Rhodes
WL. Glessner
Charles ‘B. Adams
A. QO. Bacon
John YT. Boifeuillet
Massee & Felton Lumber Company
Chesar Lane
Clerical, military figures attend events in Macon
A funeral for Mrs E S Lewis draws Colonel HRD Locke to Montgomery. Captain Payne, in charge of Salvation Army work at Macon, leaving June 23 for a new field with Mrs Payne. Rev J Harrison marks his second anniversary at Tattnall Square. Rev W W Pinson preaches Banks Stevens Institute commencement. Rev M A Jenkins to resign East Mason Baptist and lead Dublin Baptist pastorate. Rev S R Maxwell to speak before Macon Central Labor Union on Organized Labor from a Minister Standpoint. A Woman's Labor League aims to join the Central Labor Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HR. D. Locke
United States
Montgomery
S. Lewis
Payne
Salvation Army
Macon
J. @ ‘Harrison
Christian Church In
Macon’ Central Labor Union
Pythian Castle
Woman's Labor League
Central Labor Union
Lovett Charged With Fraud In U S Court
Warren P. Lovett of Sandersville, a famed Georgia traveling salesman, arraigned in Macon on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. He operated under aliases including W L Jaxon and Seco Poultry Co, shipping prepaid goods to unknown recipients. Bond set at 90 dollars. insanity defense hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Macon. Ga
Warren PB. Lovett
Sandersville
Georgia
Postoffice
Peer
Macon
United States
Erwin
Lovett
Ti 1A
W. L. Jaxon
Jim Crow, Parker and Seco Poultry Company
Sandersylle
the Elms
Seco Poultry Company
Seen Poultry Company
Edward West
L. Cohn
Peach Shipments Continue As Quality Improves In Georgia
Tifton Georgia reports peach shipments remain strong as fruit size and quality rise. Sneed variety dominates now with Triumphs due next week and Elberta, Georgia’s queen peach, not ripe until the second week in July. Prices and conditions remain satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
Georgia
Pricar
Fought with pistols over a woman ends in killing
Special from Titton Georgia reports John Dickson and Mingo Eison, two Black men from Lenox, Azteon miles south of Titton, quarreled over a woman near Titton. Dickson was killed, five bullets struck Si non, including through the hand and into the abdomen. Hi Morrison will likely recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titton
John Dickson
Mingo Eison
Lenox
Azteon
Dickson
Sinon
HiMson
Titton Mills Doubles Knitting Capacity With New Machinery
In Fitton Georgia on a June day the Tit ton knitting mills add seventy five machines expanding the workforce to fifty knitters. The upgrade raises weekly hose output to Lond dozen pairs and a steam dyeing plant, soon finished, will allow ready for retail trade production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titton Mills
Fitton
Titton Knitting Mills
Remains of Olin P. Love Buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery
The remains of Olin P. Love of Fort Valley died in Miami on Thursday. He was a prominent passenger and soliciting agent in railroad circles. Burial occurred this morning at Oak Lawn cemetery.
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P.H. Snook & Austin Furniture CO
Lillie Elliott
Brdraa
Sen
H. Morey
Gee
Settle
John P. Sanders
H. Mosley
Mozley
M. I. Church South
Verbena
Ala
K. E. Cowen
Dr. H. Mozley
Ettia W. Jones
Parkersburg
W. Va
H. Morley
Moziey
Atlante
G. W
Miller
Marietta
Martetth
County Chaingang
Jerry
Camp Creek
Tudge
Railroad Company
Juletty
Miler
MR. Flagler
Deifty
Fort Valley
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