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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1901

Page

5

Indictments Found in Glynn Superior Court Sessions

Glynn County court proceedings in Brunswick opened with defense objections over bond numbers in Beach embezzlement case. Beach may be indicted by tomorrow’s grand jury while Lane and Madden, ex-bank officials, were exonerated and not pressed. Harvey’s embezzlement case awaits tomorrow.

Brunswick Madden Lane Merchants and Traders’ Bank Giran Jacos Beach Mudge Seahtook Beach Glynn George W. Oweng P. Wr. Melkrim Emile’ Newman Savanbeh Spencer B. Atkinson Atlanta Moeidrim Ageist Ndt Grand Jury Meldrim Toomer Melding Seaproc Bennett AH. Lane Tsiony

Cyclone Flattened Sunflower M E Church in Georgia Storm

A cyclone tore through Smithboro Georgia on June 24 destroying the Sunflower M E church during a quarterly conference. The oak toppled the building smashing it to kindling as fires and wind damaged nearby shops barns and gin houses. A gin house crushed a buggy and a mule was killed while several residents escaped injury. A temporary pulpit was set among debris for a visiting elder to preach and funds were raised to rebuild.

M. E John Dennis Jef Smith Robert Sigeil George Pope Julius Merriweather Atorra John A. Reid Evans Griggs Sunflower Church

Small Difference in Drug Caused Strychnine Death

In Dawson Georgia a man named Calhoun living near Bronwood died from strychnine poisoning believed to be mistaken for morphine. The poison was supplied by Arthur Davidson a drug clerk at HH A Wal Ironwood for morphine. Coroner W J Lewis conducted an inquest and the jury ruled death by strychnine poisoning due to Davidson's careless actions.

Dawson Calhoun Bronwood Arthur Davidson

Two Georgians Duel. Anderson Shoots Upshaw Dead

Columbus Ga June 24 Special Jake Anderson shot Berry Upshaw with a pistol tonight in Kaufmans bar on upper Broad Street after a bar quarrel. Anderson fired into Upshaws breast, killing him within minutes. he fled into an alley and had not been captured by midnight.

Columbus Jake Anderson Berry Upshaw Kaufman Upper Broad Street Upshaw Anderson

Gambling House Raided in Augusta Club Suspect Arrested

Augusta officers raided the Perking house at 1015 Broad Street and arrested C. Matthews for running a gambling room. Detectives found a large layout and three poker tables with chips, and several men were taken into custody.

Augusta C. M. Ciatthews Broad Street

Tugs Sail to Aid Mallory Steamer Comal at Sea

In Savannah on June 9 special dispatches report tugs Jacoy Paulsen and W F McCauley and the barge Joseph Southard departed for Jayter Inlet Florida to assist the Mallory line steamer Comal which ran aground a day or two earlier and needs refloating efforts underway.

Savannah Jacoy Paulsen W. F. McCauley Joseph Southard Jayter Inlet Fla Mallory Line

Brunswick lawyer Tidings of illness in June report

Judge Whitfield of Brunswick Georgia is reported ill in home after ten days of illness. Noted as a leading member of the Brunswick bar, the article records a special brief mention of his condition dated June 24.

Judge Whitfield Brunswick

Cotton Crop Will Be Short Advises Planter To Let Grass Grow

Ravenvh Ga June 24 Fan J Pope Brown Hawkinsville says Georgia cotton will not reach 70 percent of an average crop. Excess wet weather damaged fields. some farmers plan to abandon cotton and let grass grow while using hay for packing. Corn may fare better, cotton prospects remain bleak. the observer notes the state has seen very poor cotton.

Ravenvh J. Pope Brown Hawkinsville Georgia Mr. Brown

Bank Examiner Attacks Glynn County Chairman in Brunswick

Lane and ex-bank examiner HL Lane violently attacked C. D. Ogg, chairman of Glynn county commissioners, on the Oglethorpe hotel piazza in Brunswick. Ogg fled upstairs as Lane struck face and neck. motive linked to Ogg’s lead role in a bank probe and alleged persecution of Lane.

Brunswick A. HL Lane C. D. Ogg Glynn County Commissioners Ogg Oglethorpe Hotel Ose Merchants’ and Traders’ Bank H Im End Oie

South Georgia Seeks Experimental Station

Waycross Ga June 1 Special The board of trade passed resolutions urging creation of a south Georgia experimental station. A committee including Senator Lem Johnson Representative W M Toomer George H Youmans W J Price John W Greer and W W Sharpe was appointed to pursue methods to secure the station for Ware County.

Waycross Board of Trade South Georgi Lem Johnson W. M. Toomer George H. Youmans W. 3. Price John W. Greer W. W. Sharpe Ware County

Bibb dies after year of illness in Waycross

Fred W. Bibb a prominent Waycross merchant dies after a yearlong illness of pneumonia. He was 35, a Methodist and Knights of Pythias member, son of W L Bibb of Thomasville, and brother of J K and T G Bibb. Funeral at First Methodist Church tomorrow at 9 AM. Sarah E Hatch dies at 75 in Augusta, survived by three grandchildren.

W. Bibb Waycross Fred” W. Bibb Wis First Methodist Church Knights of Pythias Waycrocs O'Clork Sarah E. Hatch Augusta Sarah Elizabeth Hatcn Gran Henry Hoch Tennille Hatch Mile-Mattie Hatch

Felton Considered for Macon Mayor Amid Quiet Odds

Macon Ga June 24 Special rumors say Judge William H Felton Jr of the Macon superior court may run for mayor next December against incumbent Bridges Smith. Most expect Felton to seek reelection as judge, while Mayor Smith appears poised for a triumphant bid for another term as city progress continues.

Macon Judes William H. Felton, Jr Macon Superior Court Iri Bridges Smith Felton Smith

New Teachers Are Elected In Macon Board Meeting

Macon Ga June 4 Special The Macon Board of Public School Education met to elect teachers for the new term beginning next September. Ten vacancies were filled due to resignations and two from increased schools. Several resignations noted and 96 fellows elected including Mattie Lou Hatcher Viola Rus Hortense Steanes Evelene McDowell Susie Jordan Mazie Hale Pearl Edwards Mattie Banks Annabelle Priets. Finance chair Felton reported no debt and a 325 treasury balance. Alexander Tree school board bought two College Street lots for a 15000 school building to be run by the public school board. New superintendent J M Pound introduced. Kilpatrick election postponed.

Macon Board of Public School Education Gouty Bibbamet Adie Walker Tommie Ford Leila May Susnett Bell Waite FB. &. Yates G. D. King Danny Goodwin Mattie Lou Hatcher Guy Pernumerary White School Viola Rus3 Hortense Steanes Evelene McDowe Suse I. Jordan Mazie Hala Pearl Edwards Mattie Lou Banks Annabelle Prielts Willam H. Felton, Jr Alexander Iree College Street Blount J. M. Pound Barnesville Walden School Kilpatrick Wikeon Elka Albany Lodge of Elks Harris Nickel Plate Central City Park Harris Thomas J. Jackson South Carolina Charleston Robert Emmet Club Beech Haver

Officials for State Fair Named Officials for State Fair Named

Savannah June 24 Special superintendent appointments for the Georgia State Fair to be held in Savannah next fall were announced by J Pope Brown president of the Agricultural Society. The list includes James Barrett general superintendent Dudley Hughes and others across departments from Cattle to Horticulture and Fisheries. Each will be paid 64 per day during the fair.

Savannah J. Pope Brown Agricultural Bactery of Georgia Savannah Fair Association James C. Shaw The Agricultural Society Thomasville Mr. Brown James Barrett Richmond County Department of Agriculture Dudley M. Hughes Triggs County G. W. Holmes Meilison Department of Apiary and B. N. Barrow Griffin Roderickx Leonard Targotton Department of Manufactures and Textes J. J. Connor Cartereville Department of Machinery M. RB. Russell Carrollton Department of Agricultural Implements McRee Veldosta Department of Merchants G. S. Rountree Swainsboro Department of Education Burrough Brunswick Department of Forestry, Mines and Minerals B. M. Roberts Cartersville Department of Horticulture R. F. Crittenden Sheilman B. H. Saker Warrenton Department of Art J. J. Clayton Clementstown J. B. Melroy Norcross J. M. B. Goode Conyers Brown Hach Lem Wil

Masters Daughter Degree Shown at Macon Masons

Macon Ga June 24 Spectal The Macon lodges celebrated St John s day at Masonic temple with a social gathering of Masons and their families A ladies degree called the Masters Daughter was given free to Master Masons wives widows mothers sisters and married daughters eighteen plus who had not received it Henry Banks of La Grange conferred the degree Refreshments followed and a large attendance of Masons and ladies was reported

Macon Masonic Temple Annd Henry Banks la Grange W. A. Wolthin Diggers C. M. Wiley W. Burkett R. Cates W. W. Solomon

Warren Lovett In Court Faces Indictment Demand

Warren B. Lovett of Sandersville a former traveling salesman was arraigned in Macon on charges of fraudulent use of the malls. He waived preliminary hearing and demanded indictment by the grand jury. Bond set at 900 dollars for Augusta term. Claims of shipping goods under false representations and aliases.

Macon Warren B. Lovett Sandersville United States Erwin Big Counsel Grand United States Court Lovett Augusta John Gathin Sun Hill Sandersvile Javett

Social event marks dirt breaking for Augusta and Aiken Electric railroad

Augusta Ga June 24 Special The breaking of dirt for the new Augusta and Aiken Electric railroad will be a social feature led by President Jackson His son James A Jackson Jr lifts the first dirt with no gilded spade followed by an elaborate barbecue and speeches Also Brunswick Teachers Convention Brunswick Ga June 34 Special Brunswick Intends to invite the teachers association for a Warm Springs meeting next year Machen Will Arrive Brunswick Ga June 24 Special President Machen of the Brunswick and Birmingham railroad is expected to arrive from New York tomorrow morning No Change at Columbia Machinists Union Knoxville Tenn June 24 Director of the machinists strike on the Southern railway states there is no concern among Columbia S C strikers and riot is blamed on sympathetic outsiders keeping down trouble

Eco Denver Times Hoth New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Colorado Bar Associations England United States Augusta Augusta and Brunswick Teachers’ Association Warm Springs Machen Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad Machinists’ Union Knoxville Tenn Southern Railway Columbia 3. C District Lodge Columla

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Fast Relief in Wilkesbarre

Edward Dunellen of Wilkesbarre Pa testifies he suffered seven years from itching piles until a 60 cent Pyramid Pile Cure box cured him. The ad claims druggists sell it and offers a free book by mail on piles causes and cure. Pyramid Drug Co Marshal, Mich.

Edward Dunellen Wilkesbarre Pyramid Drag Co Marshal Ich

McMillin Grants Pardons And Commutes In Tennessee

Nashville sheriff reports Governor McMillin pardoned James Wood of Wilson County who faced a three year term for assault to murder. He also commuted Jim Green of Monroe County from fifteen years for murder to five years, noting Green has already served over four years and remains in custody.

McMillin Tennessee Nashville Tenn James Wood Wison County Jim Green Monroe County

Knoxville Meets Georgians Excursion Train Carries Crowd

An excursion train with about 2000 passengers arrived tonight from Atlanta Marietta and other north Georgia points over the Santa Knoxville and Northern railway. Tuesday will be spent in Knoxville and the return will be made Wednesday.

Tennessee Town Knoxville Tenn Atlanta Marietta North Georgia

Peabody Donates 10000 to North Carolina College for Women

George Foster Peabody, New York financier, gives 10000 dollars to the North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College for Women in Greensboro. Dr. Charles D. Melver serves as president of the college.

New Congregation Formed at Merrimack Mills

Huntevite June 24. Presiding Elder Bord ne G. T. March and Superintendent of Merrimack mills organize a new Methodist congregation at Merrimack. The congregation has nearly forty members and plans to build a new church in the near future.

Huntevite Ala Bord G. T.march Merrimack Mills Merrimack Apo

How They Prevent Strikes and Women Suffrage Debates

St Louis Dispatch outlines a ten year Boston method to prevent strikes in building trades. A joint annual committee settles all demands with binding awards, favoring union men but avoiding violence with nonunion hires. The system relies on mutual respect, self control, and practical compromise. The piece on women suffrage notes cautious support among men, citing Massachusetts where few women expressed views, urging calm advocacy without violent tactics.

St. Louis Boston Joan How Wiliam Loyd Garrison Charles Francis Adams Philadelphia Times Massachusetts America

Chicago News Fragments Reflect Ironies and Aphorisms

A collage of aphoristic lines and quirky observations from Chicago, touching on memory, trust, marriage, addiction to conviction, women's rights, independent thinking, and a humorous sign reading ham and cigars smoked and unsmoked. The piece reads as a stream of pointed paragraphs and social jests.

Chicago News The Ark of the Police Gary Gilles

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