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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1902

Page

8

Gainesville men held in murder of Mrs Christina Blake

Harvie Stover and Charley Pirkle, jailed in Gainesville, Ga, are charged with the murder of Christina A Blake. Coroner's jury returns verdict of maltreatment by the two men. The case is set for trial at the Ha Superior Court in July.

Gainesville Spectalo Harvie Stone Charley Pirkle Christina’ Blake Stover Pirkle Blake Dorsey Laura Evans James Evans Mackey I. BR. Mackey Charley Maddox Jim Green Law Hawkins Flowery Branch E H. Langford sChristina A. Blake Harvie Stover Pirkie Henry Blake Mra Blake Clinchen Ha Superior Court W. EB. Sloan Famly

Moody Popular with Police Court Transfer in Atlanta Forgery Case

In Columbus recorder's court Rawls Moody of Atlanta faced forgery charges and requested transfer to Justice Lennard's court. Preliminary trial set for Thursday. Moody has counsel. Atlanta police chief Reynolds sent word Moody faced additional cases there.

Moody Columbus Recorder’s Court Rawls Moody Atlanta Lennard Reynolds

Dallas Trip Discussed by Georgia Confederate Veterans

In Columbus on March 18, the United Confederate Veterans camp Benning held an enthusiastic meeting. They discussed the upcoming Dallas trip and prepared actions. An invitation was extended to the Americus camp to travel the same route.

Dallas Columbus Spegalio Camp Benning United Confederate Veterans Americus

Sixtieth anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs W M Shropshire

OME Ga March 18 Special No fête event has occurred in Rome around which clustered so much of the picturesque in the coloring incidents of life as the reception of the 1th instant with which Mr and Mrs W M Shropshire at their home on Sixth avenue celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding day. The couple’s life story and family ties span Georgia and beyond with descendants across the nation.

Beulah S. Moseley Ome Rome W. M. Shropshire Sixth Avenue Pulliam South Georgia R B. Headden Luther Gwaltney Ralph Clyde Paris Shropshire Union Fannie Sparks Selma Misses Battle Lily Shropshire Ed Shropshure Atlanta New York Salt Lake City Mr. Shropshire Georgia Ogiethorpe County Chattahoochee Roanoke Tulvy Chickasahnnchie Wesley Shropshire Buena Vista Martha Battey Hospital Old Court House John Moore Lincoln Gaston North

Elks Form Georgia State Association in Macon

A large contingent of Georgia Elks gathered in Macon to form the Georgia State Association of Elks. Elected officers include E L Martin as president and J B Rau as secretary, with meetings planned for the first Wednesday in May in Valdosta as the next venue.

Macon Elks Georgia Macon Hills EH. i. Martin Martin A. B. Rau Macon Lodge Acme Aleck, Block Rob Massenburg Roland Ellis R. A Denny Rome Georgia State Association of Elka E. L Morris Mestowsky Albany R. A. Denny J. B. Rau J. B. Maddox Atlanta Charles Lamer Valdosta Tyler George Field

New Evidence Prompts Reassignment in Murder Case

In Savannah on March 18 special reports state the State v W G Dartiec murder case involving Jack Deegan is moved to May 5 due to a new defense witness Captain B Seytor of the British steamship Iris. Judge Twiggs approved the delay to allow Seytor to testify about hearing the fatal shot.

Dortic Savannah W. G. Dartiec Jack Deegan B Seytor Iris Twiggs

Greene-Gaynor Goods To Go In Savannah Sale

Judge Norwood in Savannah city court ordered the sale of Atlantic Contracting Company property after M A Connolly claimed $672,837 for services in procuring witnesses and collecting testimony for U S government proceedings. Assets slated for sale include two boats, two wooden barges, two yawl boats, a boiler pump and a large iron wheel. Sale scheduled for the first Tuesday in April.

Savannah Norwood Atlantic Contracting Company M. A. Connelly Benjamin D. Greene John F. Gaynor Edward H. Gaynor Connelly United States Easton Connolly W. C. Turner Warold David C. Barrow

Charmed With Its Work Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine

Women experienced with Wheeler and Wilson No 9 praise its beauty of work light running and noiseless operation. It is touted as a home blessing and favorite among the best people everywhere. Office and saleroom 71 Whitehall street Atlanta Ga.

Wheeler & Wilson

Woman endangers life with laudanum in Augusta doorway

A young white woman identified as May Burnett or Brock was found insensible at 11 pm in the doorway of Schneider's dry goods store on Broad Street. She had taken an ounce of laudanum purchased three quarters of a mile away and was transported to a hospital by ambulance.

Auguste Lausanum Augusta Schneider Eleventh Street Broan May Burnett May Brock

Pelham Hotel in Ashes After Fire at Ming House

At 6 this morning the Ming house in Pelham Ga burned, collapsing into ruins. Owned by Mrs Thomas P Hinman of Atlanta the hotel valued at 2500 dollars, insurance likely insufficient. M H King ran the hotel. occupants escaped with valuables. Fire traced to a defective flue in Warner Lowe of Macon's room who survived with no material loss.

Thomas P. Ginman Atlanta Pelham Thomas P.hinman Warner Lowe Macon Lowe

Botanic Blood Balm Claims Cure for Cancer and Blood Poison

A testimonial style notice from multiple patients in Rob ert Ward Georgia and Richmond Virginia praising Botanic Blood Balm for curing cancer ulcers bone pains pimples and blood poison. It states Mrs M L Adams of Fredonia Alabama was cured of a nose and face cancer after doctors gave up and offers free samples and mail order medical advice.

Robert Ward Maxeys J. J. Rose 18Th St. Richmond M. L. Adams Fredonia Ala Drugzista Blood Balm Co Forsyth Street Atlanta

Georgia fruit crops appear safe from recent cold snap

Reports from Americus Marietta Muscogee and several Georgia towns indicate little or no damage to fruit trees and crops from the recent freezing temperatures. Some growers fear possible damage if a further freeze occurs while others note buds dry but not harmed. Observations span Fort Valley Perry Cartersville Rome Dalton and Dalton with optimism for a strong forthcoming season.

Georgia Cobb Marietta Columbus Muscogee Ogiethorpe Flint River Montezuma Perry Fort Valley Tennessee Chattanooga Tenn Floyd Rome Floyd County Whitfield Dalton Frank Summerour Barnett

Clarence Newsome Arraigned for Murder in Macon

Clarence Newsome, a Black man, was arraigned in Macon recorder's court on the charge of murdering Lizzie Makes by striking her with a hatchet. Several witnesses testified against him. Newsome denied the deed, but the evidence supported the charge. He was committed to jail without bail and likely to be tried at the next superior court term.

Clarence Newsome Macon Recorder’s Court Lizzie Makes Newsome Bible Superior Court

Fireman Found Dead in Decatur Boarding House

Special to this paper Dr E Woodruff a Louisville and Nashville fireman from Cleveland was found dead in his bed at Mrs Davis boarding house in south Decatur today He had not been seen alive since last Friday and is believed to have died about two days earlier Death is attributed to a morphine overdose indicating habit.

Decatur Ala E. Woodruff Cleveland Ohio Louisville and Nashville

Knox Hats Described in Vivid Page Feature

A compact feature highlights Knox hats with a striking description intended to persuade readers to view the page. The piece notes the unusual style and invites attention to the accompanying illustration for full understanding.

Narrow Escape Of A Train At Highway Crossing

A through freight on the Central of Georgia railway narrowly escaped destruction when rails spread by four crossing cars caused the track to break and several coal cars to overturn. No serious injuries reported. The southbound Chattanooga passenger train was warned in time to avoid the wreck.

Carrollton Here Chattanooga Central of Georgia Railway Chattanooga and Griffin Hood

TWO ANTI-TANK CANDIDATES NAMED IN WILKES MEETING

In Washington Georgia March 18 a Wilkes County Anti-Dispensary Association mass meeting at Floyds opera house selected Captain C C A Alexander and Thomas A Grenade as anti dispensary candidates for the legislature subject to the white primary. A finance committee was appointed and the session passed peacefully. The outcome hinges on the forthcoming white primary and internal Democratic Party dynamics.

Wilkes County Yhem Washington Wilkes County Anti-Dispensary Association Floyd Cc.a. Alexander Thomas A. Grenade J. M. Pitner E. 5. Johns J. A Moss T. B. Hollinshead J .F. Jackson Old Wilkes Democratic Party

Registrars Keep Busy In Tuscaloosa Registration Day

The Tuscaloosa board of registrars led by Francis Purifoy J M Ward and Ellie Applin registered 179 people including three African Americans. Vouches from reliable white citizens are required to confirm character before registration and March 28 is set as a special registration day.

Tuscaloosa Ala Board of Registrars Francis M. Purifoy J. M. Ward Ellie Appilin Nemrese

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