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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
4
Disjointed OCR reads reference Sears Ice and a struggling shopkeeper. Mentions Hattie, residents, a resident alleged, Cronje, guards, medical care, and a bishop. Confusing fragments suggest a local scene with tensions, crowds, and unnamed events in Atlanta and Rome.
Macon Ga February 2 Special The so called divine healer fled to Atlanta on the 305 train to dodge prosecution for license violations. His departure was sudden and only revealed when his name was called in recorder court. He and his manager reportedly feared arrest and warned officials they would return. Police in Atlanta are asked to watch Schrader and his companion. if they fail to appear a contempt charge may follow.
Macon Georgia February 23 Byot cotton brought 9 cents in Macon today the highest price since 1895. Market strong and likely higher. Farmers who held cotton sold many bales. Much cotton on hand to be disposed of in days ahead. Warehousemen doubt price rise will prompt larger plantings. Fertilizer demand very small this year with few tons sold in Macon.
In Macon Georgia February 28 special report says the injunction against annexation election seeks to block Mayor and council. Judge Felton will hear March 6 with legal talent including Judge Emory Speer aiding the annexation effort. An East Macon meeting formed an annexation club as Judge John P. Ross delivered a sharp attack on injunction proponents. Joe Hall’s earlier remark about “thirty no son exists” is cited amid heated debate. Tomorrow night South Macon hosts another annexation meeting with T J Cochran among speakers.
Mercer college baseball players shape the season as the varsity, led by Dickerson and Gunn, faces the scrubs on campus. Practice starts next week at Athletic park. Frat game versus Corwell scheduled for March 61. Brown House lease notes in Macon list T Parker in charge through October 1.
In Eufaula February 2, Solomon Moore and two others from Jernigan and Quitman Ga were arrested as suspects in the murder of Jarrett Engram. Anna Vaughan and Gertrude Howard also faced a preliminary hearing. bail set at 1500 each. Courtroom crowded. evidence suggests homicide but no proof of guilt yet.
A petition filed in Richmond County Superior Court seeks a charter for the Augusta Sienna and Ochre Company. The firm plans a twenty year term with capital stock of 25000 dollars, of which 10 percent is paid in but full amount subscribed, to mine sienna and ochre for paint works from Augusta area.
Tennille Ga February 8 Special Tom Smith a prominent and well to do Black farmer was fatally wounded at his home near Tennille. His barn was set ablaze around midnight and a buckshot volley struck him on the veranda. Two or three parties are implicated, no arrests yet.
About twenty Vineville citizens filed in Macon Superior Court a petition to incorporate an eighteen acre tract as The Willingham Mills. Judge Felton not in the city. Objections to the petition anticipated. It is thought the move aims to thwart annexation efforts.
State Entomologist Scott was in Macon reporting the fruit crop in the region is satisfactory and he plans continued work against the San Jose scale. He noted northern Georgia fruit men plan a convention on April 4 and that San Jose scale is nearing elimination around Fort Valley. Inspector General Obear praised the Floyd Rifles after a fifty-strong inspection in Macon. A negro named John Whitfield suffered a badly mashed foot at work for the Southern Railway. Tennille forms a Citizens Bank with $25,000 capital, seeking a 6 percent subcription for charter, as local leaders met to organize.
Murderer Tom Kemp from Marion county is recaptured near a county poor farm after a long stand off. Sheriff Parker led a posse to the Harris residence where Kemp and his brother had been hiding. A parley with Kemp's mother persuaded him to surrender, returning his Winchester and pistol to the sheriff. Kemp is jailed in Americus under Judge Butt's order. authorities believe Frank Kemp might also have been captured had time not run short.
Shaker money is invested in Glynn and Camden counties to support the Union Village group from Ohio. Dr Slingerland leads construction of a 60 by 60 foot three story building at White Oak for the colony and arrivals from Ohio in early spring. They plant fruit trees grapes and develop rice lands, spending thousands with more funds coming. The reception from locals is cordial with strong community support.
Americus Ga February 28 Nearly all cotton held here for immediate sale was disposed of this morning when the market touched 9 cents for the first time in a decade. J C Nicholson sold his entire crop at that figure. The remaining cotton will be held until summer as farmers plan liberal planting this year.
F111 Come South Brunswick Ga February 28 Special Captain W M Tupper now in Boston arranging for the steam yacht Coroma to come down The Coroma recently purchased by Captain Tupper cost about 15000 to build and is richly appointed in brass glass and mahogany It has spent recent years in Boston harbor and will be brought south to Brunswick under a picked crew Brunswick Court To Convene Brunswick Ga February 8 Special Hon JD Sparks judge of the city court will convene court Monday morning next The criminal docket will be taken up
Brunswick Ga February 28 Special J B Davenport has been summoned to Plymouth North Carolina by telegram due to the serious illness of his father Heywood Davenport a noted lumberman once operating in this area and in Florida. Bids for New Buildings Brunswick Ga February 28 Special Surgeon R E L Burford of the marine hospital service is authorized to advertise for bids to construct officers quarters at the quarantine station and to receive sealed proposals at his office until March th.
Lon Smith, a Black man, attempted an assault at Alabama City near Gadsden. A crowd formed as deputies moved him by carriage then by train to Birmingham for safety, after the mill shut down amid lynching fears. Reported efforts to bring others from Gadsden to Anniston were stalled by freight train delays.
At the first annual meeting in Augusta on February 28 Eugene F Verdery was re elected president W W Simms Jr secretary and treasurer and J J Ward superintendent The board includes George R Lombard James P Verdery L C Hayne Boykin Wright Rh Lombard George R Stearns J D Cloudman and W B Smith Whatey The plant runs 31 000 spindles and 60 looms employs 350 and plans adding 1 000 spindles and 50 more workers
Maretta Miller of Cobb County sues Western and Atlantic Railroad for 2000 in Cobb Superior Court alleging a defective drawhead caused a through freight wreck near Smyrna last September. Her husband Daniel Miller, a brakeman, was killed when he was thrown under a wrecked car.
In Americus Georgia February 4 special two damage suits totaling 34500 were filed in superior court by Mrs S E Schneider and Er A Schneider against the Georgia and Alabama Railway Company over the death of their sixteen year old son Charles Lawson Schneider. They allege the foreman sent the minor to operate belt equipment without instruction or warning leading to instant fatal injury.
Mrs Annie McGoeran died at home on Dale Street after months illness. Funeral is from St Joseph's Catholic church with pallbearers listed. Also notes the death of William S Wells of Huntsville, a banker and investor, and Catherine J Ashford of Madison from pneumonia. J T Gordy, Columbus head clerk, died of Bright's disease. leaves wife, four children, seven brothers, one sister. Funeral planned for tomorrow morning.
A historical advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely effective for women's ailments. It touts her credibility, free advice, and Lynn Massachusetts address, claiming vast success and personal trust from countless women and testimonials.
New Orleans racing amid a heavy track due to last night’s storm saw favorites dominate. Sad Sam edged to win the two year old stake by a narrow margin as four favorites claimed victories in the day’s events including Loyalty and Caviar in sprints and the Lexington selling stakes in a tight finish.
From final payments received for Kentucky Derby values and Clark stakes entries in Louisville, plans for unusually strong fields emerge. Secretary Price of the Louisville Jockey Club notes 26,000 for the Derby, 33,000 for the Kentucky, with a March 1 payment deadline. Churchill Downs already houses a fine group of promising youngsters as preliminary work begins.
Canton area authorities led by Deputy Collector A. J. Spence and Deputy Marshal W. B. Burkett destroyed mash tubs and beer in the McFarland settlement between Canton and Air Ground. About 2,000 gallons were ruined, a 80 gallon still and worm seized, and additional vats and jars damaged on Sunday. No arrests yet, warrants expected. In Canton politics, Cicero C. Dobbs of Brannon is likely to run for Cherokee representative, with Forsyth County eyeing a speaker for senator as Cherokee and Milton await Forsyth’s decision.
Hon Charles F Smith delivered the lecture Behind the Scenes Tuesday evening in Canton under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church. The event took place February 24 with special note of Bill Arp’s participation.
This morning in Athens Georgia Fletcher Freeman mishandled a parlor rifle causing a gunshot that struck Homer Snow a Black boy in the head. The ball entered near the eye and traveled around the skull to the back, causing a painful yet not serious injury.
John Moore, a Madison merchant, faces trial in Huntsville circuit court for criminal assault on Ella Gooch. A 45‑member jury panel was drawn after hours selecting the panel. Moore allegedly transported Gooch to Huntsville on November 10 and assaulted her at night. The defendant, who vanished after the warrant was issued, was later captured in Lincoln County Tennessee. The outcome awaited with interest.
The Republican county executive committee met in Montgomery on February 3. The convention was dominated by the Vaughan faction with State Chairman Vaughan endorsed. The Bingham faction plans to appeal to the state committee. Several moments suggested a general fight was inevitable during the proceedings.
In Athens February special edition, Miss Cassie Morris and Mr. Nathan L Myerson wed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Levy. Rabbi J A Rubensten officiated. The groom hails from Aniston Alabama and the ceremony drew local family interest.
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