Judge Hillyer Urges Municipal Ownership at Mercer
Judge George Hillyer of Atlanta spoke to Mercer University students and faculty on government ownership of natural monopolies. He cited Glasgow and Atlanta water works to argue municipally run utilities reduce fares and improve service, noting Mercer’s strong record and calling the alma mater a source of pride. He warned that competition does not prevent abuses and urged municipal ownership of public utilities.
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Water Works
Commission
Stone for Veterans President Nomination Named
Waco Texas March 13 Sul Rose camp Sons of Confederate Veterans has decided to nominate for national president at the Dallas reunion T Stone of this city commander of the Texas division Judge R B Haughton of St Louis will not seek reelection.
Commissioner Stevens to preside at Georgia Fruit Growers meeting
Macon Ga March 13 Special Commissioner of Agriculture O B Stevens arrived from Griffin to attend the Georgia Fruit Growers Association meeting at the Hotel Lanier tomorrow morning He is improving from injuries after the Couchs Creek wreck and will preside over the state board of entomologists meeting Also present will be State Entomologist Scott Assistant Entomologist Fiske railroad soliciting agents and refrigerator and crate men A previous report notes Stevens is able to be on the streets and has recovered sufficiently to attend the event.
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O. B. Stevens
Griffin
Georgia Fruit Growers’ Association
Lanter
Scott
Fiske
Stevens Better
B. Stevens
Southern Railway
Couch
Ml Creek
State Board of Entomologists
An Oil Mill for Comer Georgia to be Erected by Hon J P Gholston
Comer Ga March 13 Special Hon J Pope Gholston buys the W H Thompson property at the Seaboard Air Line sidetrack and will immediately begin an oil mill. He expects operation by next season and has built three brick stores and a handsome hotel in Comer.
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Comer
W. H. Thompson
Gholston
Thompson sues for commission in Sheffield property sale
Colonel N F Thompson filed suit in Sheffield Alabama alleging he earned a $2000 commission for locating buyers for the Snefield Land Iron and Coal Company and City Land Company properties. The case names J W Worthington as defendant with attorney Hon Thomas BR Roushac. A larger damages claim is reported for alleged breach of agreement.
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Worthington
Sheffield
Injured in Plant System Machine Shops in Waycross
In Waycross Georgia on March 13 Kimioch Goodyear a machinist at the Plant system machine shops was badly scalded and cut on the forehead with a gash. He was taken to the Plant system hospital. A negro employee on the Grace Brantley Company extension fell from scaffolding and was seriously injured.
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Kimioch Goodyear
Plant System Machine Shops
Plant System
Grace-Brantley Company
Series of Bible Readings At Cuthbert Methodist Church
Miss Emma Tucker, the lady evangelist, opened a week or two long series of Bible readings at the Methodist church in Cuthbert Georgia last night. The meetings will continue for a week or two.
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Berrien's New Jail Completed in Nashville
Berrien County's new jail was completed today and accepted by county authorities. The building is described as a model of strength and architectural beauty and cost about $8,000.
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Nashville
Berrien County
Court House of Bartow One of Georgia's Finest
Cartersville Georgia March 13 Special Bartow County new courthouse under way will be among north Georgia's finest public buildings Exterior features include two Corinthian porticos and an attractive cupola First floor will house county official offices and a justice courtroom Second floor will hold a large superior court room and jury rooms Construction cost set at 42000 with foundation completed and walls rising Interior work pending completion by September
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Rawls Moody Again Figures in Georgia Scam Rumor
Special to The News reports J Fairburn Ga resident Moody known as Rawls Moody of Atlanta has drawn attention for alleged crooked financial acts. He reportedly cashed a worthless $15 check through H Brantley who also lent Moody a pistol after Moody secured a box of cartridges. Brantley holds Moody s horse and buggy as collateral. Additional alleged cons involved an insurance man, with Moody gaining funds and a pistol.
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Atlanta
Moody
H. Brantley
Brantley
Louis firm lands Hawkinsville jail contract
Hawkinsville Ga March 13 Special the contract for the new jail here was awarded to the Paly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company of St Louis Mo for 15850 The three bids ranged up to 19700 from an Atlanta firm and 16350 from a Cincinnati firm The successful bidder says construction will take four months once work begins
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Bank Capital Increased and Local Officials Up for Election
In Lavonia Georgia on March 13 special report notes the Bank of Lavonia increased paid up capital from 15000 to 25000 dollars. Walter C Mason bought W S Witham stock and became cashier while C W Vickery builds a three story brick bank office near the public square. Colonel Eugene Hardeman of Atlanta surveys two rural free delivery routes east of town. In Franklin county only two candidates have announced for reelection: W Hull incumbent clerk of court and BE Clodfelder incumbent sheriff.
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C. W. Vickery
Public Square
Bank of Lavonia
W. S. Witham
Walter C. Mason
Eugene Hardeman
Atlanta
Goodwill
Parkertown
Aquavia
Franklin County
W. ©. Hull
Clodfelter
Patton Guilty of Murder in Polk Superior Court
Cedartown Ga March 13 Special Polk superior court heard the case of State v E B Patton a white man charged with murder after days of circumstantial evidence the jury returned a guilty verdict with a mercy recommendation Carter Ashworth out on bond will await the next term The trial drew heavy local interest with ex mayor L J Ledbetter foreman and the court now hearing the case against E L Logan alias Everett Ammons a colored man charged with murdering Charley Eaton on the 34th of last November
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Polk Superior Court
E. B. Patton
Carter Ashworth
Charley Cuzzett
W. P. Bomar
Winchester
L. 3
Ledbetter
E. L. Logan
Everett Ammons
Charley Eaton
Dispute over the ashes of General Greene remains
Rhode Island interests push to relocate the remains of General Daniel Greene and his son George to Providence under Rhode Island and Savannah trustees. The Savannah Guards seek reorganization and a bond plan to regain control from a receiver as plans for a final interment in Savannah near the Greene monument face opposition.
Death of Dr J B Eldridge Prominent Americus Citizen
Americus Ga March 1 Special Dr J B Eldridge died early this morning possibly from apoplexy He was a prominent surgeon and druggist and among Americas wealthiest citizens He served as a surgeon in the Crimean and Civil Wars held bank directorships county commissioner and school board posts His death is a great loss to Americus Funeral of Miss Lizzie Thompson Waycross Ga March 13 Special The funeral was held at Ed M Cason home with Rev J H Mather officiating Interment was at Waresboro She was granddaughter of Rev Dan Morrison and daughter of John W Thompson General D S Stanley died aged 73 in Washington Brights disease He was a former corps commander of the western army president of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland and long allied with military groups William L Burns Jr died at Mento Lodge near Elkins Station Pa son of Traction magnate He was about 88 Guerry Adderton Americus Ga died of pneumonia at about 30 years of age son of the late Hon L Adderton Mrs H A Pennick Brunswick Ga died at her home after brief illness
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Howell Cobb
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Waycross
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J. H. Mather
Trinity
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Tampa
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Ware County
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Washington
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National Soldiers’ Home
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Philadelphia
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Brunswick
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Dozier Exonerated From Barnett Gold Robbery Link
R A Dozier of Barnett Ga is cleared of all connection with a Barnett robbery. Misses Mary and Anna Battie say he did not commit the theft and they were pressured by others. About six thousand dollars in gold and eight thousand dollars in stocks were stolen. The town awaits further developments as Bill Jones of Atlanta aided the case.
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Barmsett
R. A. Dozier
Mary
Anna Battie
Dozier
Battie
Fred
Bill Jones
Swamp Fox
Atlanta
Prospective Candidates in Waycross County Race
In Waycross Georgia on March 13 authorities report more candidates for county office are prepared to announce within a day or two. Local panels have already seen five announcements, signaling an expanding field for the upcoming election.
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Administrator's Sale of Ella R Kidwell Estate in Atlanta
By order of the Fulton County Court of Ordinary a sale of Ella R Kidwell estate буде held on the first Tuesday in April 1902 at the county courthouse. The parcel is land lot 53 in the 1st district of originally Henry County, now Atlanta, lot 19 of the RH BM Clarke subdivision, with a 200 by 51 1/2 foot frontage on Hill Street and Woodward Avenue. Terms cash. Cleeford J Anderson administrator.
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Debroard
Towit
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Henry County
Clarke
G. W Adair
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Woodward Avenue
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Sire
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Ella R. Bidwell
Reid county estate sale of Joe S Mix property
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Reid County the estate of Joe S Mix deceased will sell at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in April a tract of land in Coleman Randolph County. The parcel covers about one acre with a one story five room frame dwelling on Main Street and Lot 260 of the 6th district. Terms cash. Administrator stated.
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Atlanta Manufacturers' Association petition for incorporation
Fulton County Georgia petitioners led to form a body corporate to be named Atlanta Manufacturers' Association to promote home industry and exhibit raw materials and manufactured products in Atlanta and Georgia. The proposed board would manage by laws, own property, borrow money, and operate as broker or agent for industrial expansion with a twenty year charter. The attorneys request incorporation with rights to sue and be sued, and to establish offices in Atlanta and elsewhere.
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