Wesleyan College in Macon May Be Moved
Macon fears Wesleyan College may relocate due to two years of unpaid expenses. An endowment goal of 3000 dollars was set, with fundraising planned in Macon and statewide. Trustees discuss Atlanta as a possible site, while soliciting sub scriptions and seeking state conference support. A court petition against Colonel John W Lindsey is also noted.
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Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Wesleyan College
Mulberry Street
Friends of Wesleyan
Isaac Hardeman
Prison
State
Wesleyan
Ore
Atlanta
Board of Trustees
State 32
Suga
Lindsey
United Staes Court
Messrs
J. W. Preston
Malcolm 4. Ayer
County of
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Wilkinson County
United States Court
Central Railroad
Wilkingan County
Thomas Xf. Freeman
W. A. Hall
Joel A Smith
J. K. Artington
B. J. Stevens
John W. Lindsey
Linked States
Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia
Wilkleson County
General Assembly of Georgia
Hugh M. Comer
R. Summer Ways
Terrell
John W. Lindaey
Wilkinson County seeks payment of taxes from Lindsey
In a court action Wilkinson County pursues taxes due from 1892 to 1895 owed by the Central Railroad. John W. Lindsey is accused of improperly diverting funds and failing to remit the balance after partial payments. The court is asked to compel Lindsey to pay the outstanding sum plus interest or face contempt. Randolph Parker faces assault with intent to murder charges. Beppie Williams stabbed Mollie Philmpa. Parker’s trial postponed due to witness absence. Library reception and Y M C A board meetings summarize local cultural and civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson County
Lindsey
Jono L. Harderman
Macon
Olea
Central Railroad
John W. Lindsey
Esa
Bethioner
Randolph Parker
Recorder's Court
Parker
Acme
Bla
Vumas
Plunket
Hope Pol
Blood Cure Free Trial from State Medical Institute
A free trial treatment is sent by the State Medical Institute to prove a blood disease cure. The doctor claims a permanent remedy that heals skin and improves health, with a 40 page book explaining the disease and treatment. Send name and address to State Medical Institute, 6 Bass Block, Ft Wayne, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hag Tong
Rei
Manny
Institute
Anstitute
Tate Medical
Bette
Warne
Ind
Pinned to Earth Died in Wagon Fire Near Dublin Georgia
Dublin Georgia March 10 Special Rivaling the worst of tortures John Holland a reputable wagon driver burned to death when a trunk of a fallen tree toppled onto him as he stood before a stump fire He fought to free himself as flames consumed his body and the embers left a charred mass around his clothing A second victim Mrs Robert Witherington sister-in-law of prominent merchant J H Witherington also burned in a separate fire incident nearby
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Dublin
Dante
John Holland
Holand
Robert Witherington
Dub- Min
J. H. Witherington
Woman Burned To Death In Hawkkinsville Dress Fire
Mrs Hillary Evans of ten miles east of town was washing when her dress caught fire. She burned severely and died from the burns the following morning after medical aid arrived and morphine was given to ease the pain.
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Hillary Evans
Hawkkinsville
Here
Dying Condition Of Homer K Nicholson At Athens
Homer K Nicholson, agent for the Georgia railroad at Athens, is reported in a dying condition with pneumonia after a ten day illness. His aunt Mrs A B Grady of Atlanta has been telegraphed to come to his bedside. He is survived by his wife and five children, and married May Dearing of Savannah thirteen years ago.
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Homer K. Nicholson
Athens
The
Georgia Railroad
A. EB. Grady
Atlanta
Nicholson
May Dearing
Savannah
Cincinnati Team Arrives for Month of Spring Practice
The Cincinnati baseball team of twenty players arrived in Columbus Georgia this afternoon to spend a month in spring practice. They are accompanied by several newspaper men and traveled from Cincinnati by Pullman. They will begin hard work on Monday and are pleased with the Columbus grounds.
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Columbus
Cincinnati
Vna Pullman
Steamer trade and new factory eyed at Hawkinsville
Steamer Ide of Macon called at Hawkinsville wharf laden with guano while Little William arrived with heavy freight and plans to depart after unloading. A new barrel factory is planned locally, adding to the town's growing industries along the river.
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Hawkinsville
Ide
Macon
Little William
Elected City Engineer in Waycross Georgia
In Waycross Georgia on March 19 Special Rev Thomas J Peck a veteran civil engineer was elected city engineer by the mayor and council He is a member of the South Georgia conference Methodist Episcopal Church South and requested a supernumerary relation at the conference session in Hawkinsville His home is listed as Blackbear Also noted is a reference to divers Donaldson who died in New York after an injury at Madison Square Garden and a distressed vessel incident nearby
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Young ‘Men's Christian Association
T. 5
Park
Followarm Finance
R. L. Anderson
A. H. Small
A. W. Gibson
E. L. Brown
M. G. Jordan
W. H. Roper
E. ©. Wills
Tia City
Newsy
Charles T. Bartlett
Washington City
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Atlanta and Florida
Musella
Mercer University
Stevens Post
Jali
Waycross
Thomas J. Peck
Feck
South Georgia Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Hawkinsville
Blackabear
Few Sixth Regiment enlistment bids in Savannah
Savannah March 1. Soldiers from Porto Rico finishing duty with the Sixth Regiment say they do not want to join the regular army again. Not half a dozen will reenlist, despite offers of future service and a twenty day furlough before mustering in. The Third Connecticut shares a similar view and prefers demobilization over return to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Sixth Monunes
Porto Rico
Philippines
Tird Connecticut
Judge Norwood Rules Damages in Savannah Wires Case
Special Judge M. Norwood in Savannah Georgia ruled in a damage suit brought by Dr James B Read after a trolley wire fell and tore the top from his buggy injuring him. Read sought 9507,000 against the City and Suburban Railway but the court found the defendants not liable based on the drivers failure to anticipate the wire. The decision will be subject to appeal to the Supreme Court for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Avannah
M. Norwood
James B Read
Read
City and Suburban Railway
Dr. Read
Supreme Court
Tillman and Latimer Trail Through Savannah to Cuba
Senator Tillman and Congressman Latimer with a distinguished Washington party traveled through Savannah en route to Cuba for a pleasure trip. Mayor Meyers had prepared receptions and an river excursion but the group moved on without delay. Ex Congressman Harn Lewis briefly greeted old friends before the delegation continued to Florida.
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Cuba
Savannah
Tillman
Latimer
Caroline
Washington
Meyers
Lim
Harn Lewis
Mesars
Edwin
du Bignon & Chisholm
Florida
Hearing granted in railroad injunction case at Thomasville
In Thomasville Georgia on March 10 Judge Spence heard the injunction action involving the Tift, Thomasville and Gulf railroad line and the Georgia Northern railroad. After argument a two week continuance was granted because the Georgia Northern’s answer was filed late. Defendants include Captain William Hammond and Colonel W. S. Humphrey with J. Fremich, while plaintiffs list Tift, Thomasville and Supt Penile, plus local and Quitman attorneys.
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Thomasville
Thomasville and Gulf Railroad
Georgia Northern Railroad
Spence
Georgia Northern
Wiliam Hammond
Humphrey
J. Fremich
Would-Be Burglar Caught in Alabama Depot
Columbus report says a would-be burglar was caught at the Central railway depot in Smith Station Alabama after attempting to prise the door with a bar. The suspect, David Gross a mustered out soldier of the late Brat West Virginia regiment, struggled but was subdued when Mills fired a pistol, and he was turned over to authorities. He claimed a wife and three children in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Central Railway
Smith Station
Ala
Mills
David Gross
Brat
West Virginia
Hotel Closed Again in Savannah After Rent Default
The old Marshall house in Savannah closed today for the second time in a year. Earlier it was renamed and opened by Charles Catherine and Mrs Bayee. Catherine left for the north weeks ago, and the hotel stayed open by Mr Borce. Unable to pay rent, she vacated with her husband for Jacksonville. All furniture has been levied on.
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Savannah
Snectal
Marshall House
Charles Catherine
Bayee
Catherine
North Wo
Accidents at Jesup Depot Work Injuries Reported
Special report from Jesup Georgia notes two men injured on the new depot project. Mr G P Johnson severed the radial artery in the left wrist but blood loss was stopped by the doctor and he is recovering well. Mr Lyons, a carpenter on the depot building, fell from the scaffolding and was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
G. P. Johnson
Lyons
New Depotr
Ohio visitors explore Columbus Ga area for fruit prospecting
Twenty five fruit men and families from Ohio toured Columbus seeking Georgia fruit prospects and vacation opportunities. The group, led by Central railway land and industrial agents, visited city sites then headed to the countryside near Fort Valley. Jesup sees sewer work and new depot as town prospers.
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Ohio
Columbus
Georgia
Fort Valley
Central Railway
Boy with severed feet in Alabama train incident
Luther Gilbert aged thirteen of Columbus, son of J R Gilbert, boarded a moving Alabama train in the city afternoon. He sustained severe injuries to both feet, likely fatal. The incident remains under investigation as medical staff treat him.
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Columbus
Luther Gilbert
J. R Gilbert
Alabama
Woman and man die on same gallows in Quebec
At St Scholastique Quebec on March 10 Mrs Cordelia Poirier and Samuel Parslow were executed for the murder of Poirier’s husband in 1897. The crowd jeered as the drop released their lives, Poirier displaying calmness and even turning to bless the crowd while Parslow died more visibly.
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St. Scholastique
Quebec
Cordelia Poirier
Samuel Farslow
Mra. Poirier
Parslow
Father Melclcie
Poirier
Gallows Endings Across Cities Reported March Executions
Savannah notes the hanging of Juan Charton for murder of Meat Inspector McLeod, with preachers present and a claimed conversion. Glasgow and Elizabeth report separate hangings of John Franklin and Louis Roosel for family and other murders, drawing crowds and solemn scenes amid ongoing crime context. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad ends the recount.
Charter Granted for Yadkin Power Company in North Carolina
Special dispatch from Knoxville reports a charter granted by the North Carolina legislature to the Yadkin Power Company. Capt John A Ramsey of Salisbury J Lee Maxwell M A Armstrong and F E Boardman of Knoxville named as corporators. The project plans a dam on the Yadkin near Salisbury and a water powered electric plant to supply Salisbury Greensboro and western North Carolina towns. Work to begin next week.
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Yadkin Power Company
Knoxville
Tenn
Mare
North Carolina
John A. Ramsey
Salisbury
N. C
J. Lee Maxwell
M. A. Armstrong
F. E. Boardman
Hin City
Yatkin River
Last Year Crop Still On Hand Report by Agriculture Dept
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture released a crop report showing wheat on hand at 198 million bushels, corn at 300.5 million bushels, and total merchantable crops in farmers' hands at 222 million bushels. The data covers March 1 figures and compares with 1897 levels, noting 20.5 percent of the total crop shipped abroad.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mt Cs
Farlinger's Canned Fish Prices and Varieties
A compact list of canned seafood offerings with prices and sizes. Columbia River Salmon fancy at 2c, Lobsters full size at Se, Terrapin 50, Biloxi Shrimp tomato sauce at te, Deviled Crabs full size at te, Little Neck Clams at Sc, Sardines and French French varieties at Ic Be, French Boneless Sardines at Joc, Sardines in Tomato Sauce quarter size at Be, Mackerel in oil half size at 2c. Further items include Sardines with Truffles, Sprats in Olive Oil, and Herring at ic.
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Columbia River
Ic. L A. Price
Kiefer Spratten
Oliva
Insurance in Force and Policies Report 1898 Illinois
Statement from the Illinois Life Association covers losses and claims paid in the second half of 1893 and 1898, policies issued and in force July 1, 1898, and those ceased in the second half of 1898. It records totals of policies in force and drafts a note by Edward D. Stevens as secretary, sworn before Theodore K. Long.
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Illinois Life Association
Illinois
Georgia
Monroe Street
Chicago
Office of Insurance Commissioner
MMS Woth
Covenant _Mutual
Meetek Gute Ates Cere
Accane
Cook
Edward D. Stevens
Amness Life Associator
Theodore K. Long
Death of Hon W C Gill Pioneer Citizen of Lee County
Leesburg Ga March 19 Special Hon W C Gill longtime Lee County figure and former sheriff dies at 75 after a storied public career including two terms in the state house and one in the upper chamber He led a large family and respected circle and will be buried this afternoon.
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Lee County
Leesburg
W. C. Gill
Young Confederacy
Winfle
J. ¥. Tilman
Nashville
Tenn
J. Fount Tillman
Bedford County
Tilman
Tennessee
National Farmers’ Alliance
the Treasury
Fren‘dent Cleveland
Southern Baske w Schedule Inaugurated Between New York and Jacksonville
Southern railway introduces a through service with sleeping cars linking New York Philadelphia Baltimore and via the Pennsylvania system to Aiken Augusta and Jacksonville. Departure from New York 2:20 pm daily with connections to Washington and beyond. return trips depart New Orleans 7:30 pm and Memphis 7 pm arriving Chattanooga and New York the following day.
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New York
Jacksonville
Washington
Southern Railway
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aiken, & C
Augusta
Fla
Florida Central and Peningular Railroad
Lynchburg
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bristol
Chattanooga
Tenn
Memphis
New Orleans
Aiken
Pia
Tern
Griffin City Court Dockets Cleared in Open Adjournment
Griffin Georgia March 10 Judge E W Hammond cleared the docket at noon and adjourned for the term The Watson v Southern Railway case was decided in favor of Watson for damages after ejection from Griffin station The Brateva John Reeves a member of the Tenth regiment was convicted of carrying concealed weapons and sentenced to pay five dollars plus costs or eight months on the county chain gang Mrs Cody sentence suspended after mercy recommendation for her blackmail case against Jay Gould
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City Court of
Griffin
E. W. Hammond
Ely
M. Watson
Southern Railway
Watson
Tallanoosa
Columbus
Atlanta
Chariton E. Battle
Coloratas
Catonela Searcy
Macon
Gordon
Reeves
Spalding County
Mrs. Cody
Albany
Greg el
Cody
Jay Gould
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Maat
Beppie Williams
Mollie Phil- Mpa
Willams
Dumas
Plunkett
A. Reid
Donaldson
New Yor
Twomas
Madison’ Square
Gara
Ben Tillman
T. S. Wilkins
Plum Street
Cornelia Poirier
Samuel Pars- Jowers
Sroken
John Charson
Juan Charton
Harry A. McLeod
Charton
Joe
Igual
Tharton
Tere
Frank Iverso
Iebecen Huals
Franklie
Farlinger's Canned Fish Department
A. W. Farlinger
Peachtree St
Towsl Y Snemiber
SAIRE
Southern Baskew
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