Mayor Seeks 20000 Damages From Herald Printing
Waycross Feb 48 Special In city court Mayor Scott Benton sues The Herald Printing Co publishers of The Morning Herald for 20000 damages over libel in the November 29 issue during the mayoral campaign. Beaton labeled the libel false and malicious and the piece featured a controversial cartoon of Beaton as the watchdog of the city treasury. The suit claims the publication includes authentic information that the American Brewers association supported Beaton with funds to elect him. Judge Jub Mebonahd to hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Scott
T Benton
Herald Printing Company
Morning Herald
Herald i
Beaton
Herald
Beatons
Empley
Mazer Denton
American Brewers Association
Rooster Steals 75 Mile Freight Ride From Thomasville
A Rhode Island Red rooster wandered from a yard near Thomasville into railroad tracks between Atlanta and Fitzgerald. Observers say the bird rode a freight car for about seventy five miles, slept aboard during stops, and was spotted by a railroad inspector in Fitzgerald. The owner may not pursue recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big South Georgia
Rooster
Thomaeville
Thomaswlle
Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic
Fitzgerald
Fuirman
Thomasville
Rhode Island
Entr ies in Decatur County Biannual Primary slate
Entries in Decatur County Ga for a biannual primary show factions throughout the court. Tim Butts’ death prompted nominations before the March election for the unexpired term. Candidates listed include for Count Commissioners Wauffin Burke Ball. Sheriff John W.H. Arminael. Tax Collector W. Rattle. County Treasurer S. We Noir Lee Parker. Clerk of Court W. Wimberly. County Surveyor William M. Arline. Coroner J. Frederick fax. Assessor T. Jackson. and others planning to run under party rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tim Butta
Battle
Butts
Wauffin
Burke
Ball
J W Callahan
State Senate
Sheiff
John WH Arminael
Marta
Mrs McMullan Wins Ejectment Case in Hartwell
February term proceedings at Hartwell court culminated with Mrs Amanda McMullan defeating Dr Wm Hailey in an ejectment suit involving twenty acres. Judge David Meadow presided earlier, with Judge Charles Brand noting the partial week. trial extended to two days after a prior retrial. Attorneys Parke Skelton and Shelton Skelton represented the defendant, while WL Hodges appeared for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Hart
David W Meadow
Charles & Brand
Western Circuit
Amanda Mc Sgntlan
Hailey
WeMatlan
Todge Meadow
McMullan
Parke Skelton
Shelton Skelton
Wener Sinle Dudie
Hodges
McMulla
Mercer Students Deny Alleged Rowdy Acts
Mercer University students acknowledge a rowdy day in Macon on Wednesday during the city celebration but deny taking part in acts of violence. A student committee blames town roughs for incidents, noting snowball battles with Wesleyan College girls and property damage without malicious intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Mercer University
Mercer Bey
Wesleyan College
Mercer
Mercer Boys
Uhe
Gresham High School
Registration for Spring Term Free Night School Opens Tomorrow
The Georgia Tech Free Night School announces spring term enrollment starts tomorrow morning. Dean Nesbit and President Matheson report a new arrangement lets nontraditional students start now with same progression as fall entrants. Age minimum lowered to 14, and over 260 pupils aged 14 to 40 already enrolled, with room for more. applications accepted at Tech on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. term begins Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
Georgia Behnd of Technology
WG Nesbit
KG Matheson
The
Professor Nesbit
Easi
Finnt Hs
Scotchman Heard Voices Placed In Cruickshank's Care
A Scotchman who reported hearing strange voices was placed in the care of Cruickshank after seeking aid from Chief Beavers. The man, Goodwin, said he had been hearing voices urging him to harm St. Anthony, and described persistent auditory messages. Judge Preston was told of the man’s claims and the alleged voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotchman
Cruickshank
Hedse
Dom Goodwn
Beavers
Smithsayok
Atlinta
Goodwin
Preston
St Anthony
Bright and fair today promise of forecaster
Forecaster von Herrmann of the Atlanta weather observatory predicts improving atmospheric conditions. Despite a Saturday of light fun, today should be bright and warmer with a clear trend toward better weather for today and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Direter von Herrmann
Atlanta Weather Observator
Suit against A B and A settled at Cordele
The case of W B Mathews v Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway in Crisp County Superior Court was settled by consent. A frozen tram blocking a street crossing hindered passage of the Fire Department while a ginnery was burning. Mathews sought $6000. the total value of the gin was noted in court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordele
W B Mathews
Atlanta
Park Added to Law Revision Committee in House
Special Representative Frank Park of the second district was today named a member of the committee on the revision of the laws. He also serves on the House committee on post offices and post roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Washington
Frank Park
House
Free delivery offer for mail orders near Atlanta
Advertisement states payment of freight or parcel post charges on purchases of five dollars or more, cash or charge, to any point three zones from Atlanta within 300 miles. Free delivery offered for suburban areas matching city delivery for mail orders or city customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waycross Herald
Isaae
Goat
George
Florida
Herald Comprm
Yiobhis
Aix
Peatot
Aid H
Hus Polit
Mareu
Jean
Decatur CO
M’mullan
Bulton
Eton
Sorosis
New York
Annex
New York City
Crepe de Chine
Petticoats
New Yorks
Copenhagen
Pure Food Store
Waswell Homie
Temple Garden
J. M. High CO
New York State
Ise
Act—Society
Livest
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!