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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
6
An advertisement-like notice touts a Y M D treatment device by Dr. Hathaway and partners in Atlanta. It claims cures for chronic ailments via a magnetic electric belt, promising gentle, painless relief and a 90 day treatment plan with guarantees. The handwritten style lists names, locations, and assurances of effectiveness and personal appointments.
Hazelhurst Ga March 7 Special Four more negroes were arrested today as accessories to the Mims murder near here on March 4. Two of the arrestees knew nothing of the crime and were released. The other two, and the mother and a brother of the two Guilaby negroes who killed, head toward Baxley to be lodged in the county jail. Court is in session at Baxley and if Mrs Mims recovers she may testify at a speedy trial. The marshal and deputies face potential liability if process is blocked. Jury selection for Tyson and other cases proceeds with personal service required.
March 7 Savannah report indicates Major J. F. Hanson of Macon and Mr. J. B. Denmark of Savannah as likely presidents of the Central of Georgia Railway. Denmark’s Southwestern Railway tenure praised. Southern Railway President Spencer allegedly impressed by his handling of large interests.
Savannah March 7 Special Marshal Joan M Barnes of the southern Georgia district faces contempt threats by Judge Emory Speer as three remaining defendants in the D A Tyson case await trial by Monday morning. Deputy marshals have arrested ten co conspirators. nine appeared for the term. J M Harrell remains in custody in Chatham County after his recent marriage.
Griffin March 7 Special. J L Edwards of near Hampton Henry county runs a thriving diversified farm with cotton as a reserve money crop. He markets seventy two bales at 42 16 and raises corn meat and flour, operates a plantation store, buys produce for shipment, and handles cottonseed for an oil mill. He is 54, wealthy, and active in Griffin ventures. Also notes Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne as a natural sparkling wine product.
A Madison Morgan county meeting of several hundred citizens endorsed a $100000 cotton mill project. Judge H W Baldwin was chair. H A Wrench and W T Bacon secretaries. Speakers included Judge Calvin George Colonel W A Broughton and others. A three member canvassing committee will organize representation from every county section.
Russell county Republicans held a convention in Girard where M. W. Carden and E. N. Murphy were chosen as delegates to the national convention and William Barnes of Birmingham was nominated for chairman of the state executive committee. Two rival delegations claimed victory and were seated with one vote each, as Democrats expected to split Russell County this year, affecting the outcome.
Dr John W W Heidt pastor of the First Methodist church in Athens Ga is ill at his home with nervous troubles. Dr Meldy is mentioned as taken ill February 25 and confined to his room since. Presiding Elder J R Robins and Rev H L Embry assist with his duties at Oconee Street church.
London dispatch reports an army order directing all ranks of Irish regiments to wear a sprig of shamrock in their headdress on St Patrick’s day. The measure honors the gallantry of Irish soldiers in the recent battles in South Africa.
Fairburn, Ga March 7 special. L J Kidd and Mrs Mary F McClure nee Brown were wed again after twenty years of courtship conflict. Their story includes a first 1880s marriage to McClure, separations in Texas, a 1887 divorce suit, and McClure's death. Now Mary returns to Kidd in a final bout of happiness.
In Tifton Georgia March 7 Special J B Norman Jr prominent Colquitt county figure and Pinepalls Sawmill owner was seriously injured last night in a collision of two company log engines. He fell struck a pile of crossties breaking his right thigh in two places. Also noted died J W Overstreet age 77 after two days with pneumonia. thirteen of his fourteen children survive. Dr B H von Ernsdorf from New Orleans is in Tifton to discuss smallpox cases with local officials.
Savannah Ga March 7 Special Every effort will be made to have the defendants in the Greene-Gaynor Carter conspiracy case brought here for trial during the present session of the United States court District Attorney Marion Erwin arrived today and says the defendants are using every legal means to delay the case The opinion is that when Judge Brown of New York orders them back here they will try habeas corpus somester Jewel
District Attorney Erwin Bald asserts the defense will seek to quash the indictment by arguing statute of limitations. If delayed past July 1900 a new indictment could not be returned, while an early trial could allow a fresh indictment if defects are found. Bald believes the plan aims to stall until spring without risking a quash.
March 7 report from Washington Georgia recounts Chief Irwin and four deputies trapping Jim and Joe Curtis in a Lincoln county moonshine den under Wilkes County courthouse shadow. Jim Curtis armed, deputy Shubrick and Chief Irwin ordered surrender. Joe Curtis captured. both jailed awaiting trial. Internal Revenue had sworn a warrant for illicit distilling. the Curtis brothers described as desperate.
Three Japanese officials led by Takeo Yamanabe visited a large Augusta cotton compress as part of a U S inspection tour of American mills. They will travel to Columbia to view electric mills. Watanabe said Japan buys about half its cotton from America and plans to buy more, praising American industry and institutions.
Charles Littejetin of College Park sues J. E. Lewis and H. B. Godbey in Fairburn superior court claiming a deed of a Colegs Park land and two story brick storehouse, with merchandise, was signed during a sanitarium stay in bad health to cancel mortgage debt of 1600 and pay 1000 cash, value estimated at 3600.
Pat Wilson, one of the injured men from the derrick collapse at the city rock crusher weeks ago, died yesterday afternoon in Athens Georgia from his wounds.
Losing Flesh indicates insufficient nourishment and leads to nervousness sleeplessness general debility and predisposes to consumption and other prevailing diseases. To guard against these take.
Montgomery dispatch reports Alabama advocates plan to extend the dispensary retail liquor law to more counties. Birmingham chief battleground as non union carpenters strike in Montgomery. Senator Tillman urged to speak. belief the current law works well though applying it to large cities may be difficult. Dyspepsia cure noted with Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Sen Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina will visit Jefferson County Alabama to lead an educational push for the whisky dispensary cause. Promoters plan a primary ballot mark for dispensary support and aim to carry the county in the April 4 Democratic contest despite strong liquor interests and public concerns about the policy. In Columbus Ga, the railroad company re elected officers and launched a university extension with six lectures following Professor George Fellows from Chicago.
A catalog style list showcases mixed gherkins chow chow and various pickles from Gherkins, Crosse and Blackwell, D. and B., and other brands. Prices range from 15c to 75c per bottle or jar, with items including midgets, sweet gherkins, peppers, melon mango, catsup, mustard, and relishes such as Heinz and Rector's.
In Montgomery Alabama carpenters at two large buildings began a strike over imported non union bricklayers and a ten hour work day dispute. Led by Maxwell the local trades unions back the walkout, while Atlanta contractors seek replacements. The stoppage marks the first major test since the unions formed months ago and workers vow to press the fight to a finish.
Athens Ga March 7 opening day at the state normal school draws 115 on roll and 773 present by night figures likely to reach 20 hundred by week end Chancellor Hill of the University of Georgia delivers a keynote address praising the school President Bradwell inaugurates sessions Superintendent Bond urges teachers to visit nearby schools Dormitory space tight until Winnie Davis Memorial Hall is completed by the Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy
Griffin Ga March 7 Special it will be a short time before the knitting mill is ready for operation as shafting and pulleys delayed the machinery arrival tomorrow and will be set at once captain be h Spivey shows yarn samples for underwear with smoothness and strength and fast dyes eight shades. Management expects steady patronage and lower prices than northern mills plus freight savings.
In Augusta on Monday night city council approved a turf exchange license by a 6 to 6 vote. Critics urge reconsideration and legal closure, citing Judge Eve’s recent slot machine bans and citing Georgia Supreme Court rulings allowing municipal discretion on licensing. Supporters say municipalities may license or prohibit turf exchanges, arguing they are not illegal if licensed.
In Toombsburg Georgia on March 7 Clem Gibson a colored man was ambushed and shot. The incident is considered focal with Henry Stubbs another colored man the prime suspect. Stubbs had been involved in a prior shooting about a year earlier and may be linked to Gibsons death. Savannah Invites Military for Admiral Dewey Visit to Georgia South Carolina and Florida.
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