Savannah Volunteer Guards Celebrate Centennial in Savannah
Savannah Georgia May 1 The Savannah Volunteer Guards marked their centennial with a parade from the arsenal to the parade ground led by the First Regiment Band Governor Candler attended and spoke at a grand banquet costing about 2500 attended by 400 members and guests The guards officers listed and the toast lineup honored include Colonel W S Basinger Major Williamson and Captain R F Manigault among others The governor praised Georgia history in revolutions Civil War and Spanish-American War and remarks focused on the Guards and Confederate soldiers.
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Savannah
W OW Wil>liamson
Veterans’ Corps
James M. Rogers
John A Hutton
George Freeman
W. B. Stephens
J S Bond
Leutenant
A. B. Greene
Pritchard
A. D Johnston
George H. Elis
First Regiment
Arsenal
Guards
Havingeen
R. F Manigault
Spencer P. Shotter
Williamson
William Garrard
Basinger
Athens
Wiliamson
Candier
Pleasant A. Stovall
Davis Freeman
Solder
P W. Meldrim
Walter G. Charlton
Macon Will Take Half Loaf for Federal Building
A May 1 communication from Senator Bacon to Macon chamber of commerce President George A Smith reports he and Congressman Barnett introduced a bill for a federal building appropriation in Macon. Bacon thinks $125,000 is likely. $300,000 doubtful due to Georgia allocations. Smith urged pursuit of $195,000 if possible.
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Bacon
Macon
A Oo
George A. Smith
Ghamper of Commerce
Congressman Barnett
Senate
House
Atlanta
Georgia
Smith
Senator Bacon
Corner Stone Laid for New Masonic Temple in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia May 1 a large crowd witnessed the laying of the corner stone for a new four story Masonic temple on the site of the old Oglethorpe hotel. Judge J M McNeil presided in place of Grand Master Max Meyerhardt while Col J M Mobrey delivered an address recalling historic ties to Henry Clay.
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Columbus
Masonic Temple
Henry Clay
Oglethorpe
Georgia
J. M. McNeil
Max Meyerhardt
Rome
J. M. Mobrey
Hamilton
Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons
Clay
Ogiethorpe
Liberty Troop Opens New Armory in Liberty County
Savannah Ga May 1 Special The Liberty Independent Troop hosts a house warming in its new armory near Hiner ville with hundreds of guests expected Col P W Meldrim and staff from Savannah plus Captain A Gordon Cassels attend Rev Dr James Fair will deliver the address A target practice contest with Liberty Guards and a competitive tit will highlight the day Baskets for attendees and an old time picnic atmosphere mark the event
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Fine
Savannah
Liberty Independent
Liberty County
P. W. Meldrim
First Cavalry
Abram Minis
W. G. Harrison
Thomas Hunter
J. C. Postell
A. Gordon Cassels
Liberty Independent Troop
Liberty Guards
Alberty County
Fraser
Hinerville
James ¥. Fair
Independent Presbyterian Church
Floyd Rifles to Shoot for Gettysburg Medal at Beech Haven
Macon daily note details Floyd Rifles preparing for Beech Haven picnic and target shoot. The prized Ross-Drew Gettysburg medal, needing three consecutive wins, has not been claimed since 1893. if the unit disbands the medal returns to C B Drew Jr. winner receives a badge as proof.
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Macon
Floyd Rifles
Beech Haven
C. B Drew, Jr
Drew
Happiest Contest Will Be Union of Anglin and Everett
Woodstock Georgia May 1 Special Miss Nannie Anglin a beautiful young orphan leaves for California to wed Ed Everett who went west last year Both born orphans they have supported themselves and earned the right to marry upon her arrival in California the couple will marry immediately.
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Anglin
Mr. Everett
Woodstock
Nannie Anglin
California
Ed Everett
Everett
Georgia
Miss Angin
Griffin Revival At AME Church In Griffin Ga
A revival at the African Methodist Episcopal church in Griffin Georgia attracts about forty new members in a few days. Rev W Harwick Davis, an evangelist, leads the meeting as it progresses.
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Griffin
African Methodist Episcopal Church
W. Harwick Davis
Court ruling endangers South Macon homes in land dispute
In Macon Georgia Judge Felton ruled that the life estate of Nancy Lee held in trust for her children affected a large tract along New Houston road. The four acre parcel includes a cemetery and shelters about fifty homes. Plaintiffs Mrs. Sarah Sheffield and Thomas Lee won, directing title settlement and cemetery handling. many current owners face potential loss of their homes.
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Macon
Sarah Sheffield
Thomas Lee
M. G. Bayne
Berry Hall
New Houston
Anna Jepson
Thomas Peter Stubbs
Nancy Lee
Ife
Decimon
Felton
Masons Adjourn in Macon Grand Chapter Ends
The grand chapter of Masons, in Macon for three days, adjourned at 1 o clock. Nearly 400 representatives departed, with committees appointed and grand officers of the council of the priesthood installed including A M Lambdin Julius I Brown W A Walthin W A Woalthin J M Rushin G L Johnson R L Colding Max Joseph L W Burkett. Grand High Priest Colding of Savannah is noted as a prominent Mason.
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Macon
A. M. Lambdin
Barnesville
Julius I. Brown
Atlanta
W. A. Walthin
W. A. Woalthin
J. M. Rushin
Boston
G. L. Johnson
Newnan
R. L Colding
Savannah
Max Joseph
Athens
L W. Burkett
Colding
Oil Mill Company Formed in Winder Georgia
The Winder Oil Mill Company with a capital of $30,000 was organized today in Winder. Officers elected include J. A. Thompson as president, G W Smith as vice president, R. L. Carthers, R. L. Manning and W. Camp as directors. Work will begin at once and operations are planned for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Mill Company
Winder
Winder Oil Mill Company
J. A. Thompson
G W Smith
R. L. Carthers
R. L. Manning
Camp
Alabama Earns Fifth Straight Win Over Kentucky
Alabama defeated Kentucky 6 to 3 on the Tuscaloosa campus, closing the series with a decisive win. Kentucky fell behind in the late innings as Alabama secured the victory in Tuscaloosa on May 1.
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Alabama
Kentucky
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Harness Races Postponed At Piedmont Park
Amateur harness racing events scheduled for Saturday at Piedmont Park have been postponed to a later date. The meet was called off temporarily as the park had another use on the planned day. The series is not canceled and management will arrange another date soon to continue what promises to be a spirited amateur harness contest.
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Piedmont Park
Howell Acquits In Car Robbery Case At Waycross
In Waycross Georgia on a May day a jury acquitted Cook Howell of theft connected to a car robbery. George F. Gilbert faced trial for breaking entering and stealing from Plant system cars around February 19 as detectives testified about a sack with goods. Atlanta witnesses described manufactured items and shipments to Jacksonville while railroad officials vouched for proper handling. The case remains under jury consideration tonight.
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Waycross
Court House
Cook Howell
Bowell
George F. Gilbert
Shannon
Gilbert
W. F. King
Atlanta
A. R. Baer
Jacksonville
Strike in Birmingham Raises Wage Clash in Building Trade
The Birmingham carpenters and painters strike accelerates with calls for a conference. Contractors seek a sliding scale with 36 cents maximum for nine hours, while strikers demand 6 cents more per hour to meet rising living costs. Non union workers may fill roles, risking striker jobs. Settlement hoped soon with a proposed 34 to 36 cent scale and union oversight.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ife
Savannah in Storm Grips Nearby Farmland
Savannah Ga May 1 A severe rain storm yesterday afternoon produced one inch of rain in forty seven minutes and heavy hail that damaged crops. Truck farmers report vegetables like beans peas and potatoes hurt. Lightning flashed as a bolt killed a local farmer named Toast Jackson while returning from his field two miles from the city.
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Savannen
Savannah
Toast Jackson
Monuments Have No Home in Forsyth Park City Ordinance
Savannah Ga May 1 Special The city council repealed the former ordinance granting Confederate veterans the right to set McLaws and Bartow monuments at Forsyth park entrance A three aldermen committee was appointed to confer with the veterans and the park and tree commission to find suitable sites and reimburse veterans for foundation expenses It is expected a satisfactory location will be agreed upon
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Savannah
McLaws
Bartow
Forsyth Park
Veterans’ Committee
Park and Tree Commission
Veterana
Peculiar Land Deed Burying Court Officials in Ware GA
In Waycross Ware County Georgia a small 150 square foot deed dated October 8, 1901 transfers a plot labeled for cemetery purposes to bury court and county officials when they claim or fail to act. The grantee is J. R. McDonald, a county education board member and legislature candidate. The deed, from H. J. Thompson to St. McDonald, is witnessed by M. McDonald and J. M. Cribb, justice of the peace.
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Ware
Waycross
J. R. McDonald
Unty Board of Education
Ware County
H. J. Thompson
St. McDonald
M. Ieponald
J. M. Cribb
Pembera
Educaa County
Johnson City Sees Triple Tragedies Shift City Mood
In Johnson City Tennessee three tragedies in twenty four hours stirred public alarm. John Hart died by chloral suicide, Mrs J C Dwyer mother of seven collapsed from heart disease at dinner, and Conrad Lueder vanished leaving letters implying he planned to drown himself near Lake Watauga. Lueder, 30, linked to Baroness E Von Bergen, lived extravagantly and had recent engagement to Anne Wheeler.
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Johnson City
Tenn
John Hart
J. C. Dwyer
Conrad Lueder
E. von Bergen
Germany
Lueder
Anne Wheeler
Lake Watauga
Virginia Carolina Company Plans Montgomery Fertilizer Plant
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company announced plans to build a Montgomery Alabama fertilizer factory with an estimated cost between 60 000 and 100 000 dollars. The plant will have a 75 000 ton annual capacity and employ 40 people on twenty five acres of suburban land. Manager C Borden notes it will be the forty fifth factory in the south and signals further expansion to Mobile Troy Selma Dothan Alabama and Meridian and Jackson Mississippi.
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Virginia-Carolina Company
Montgomery
Als
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Borden
South
Mobile
Troy
Selma
Dothan
Ala
Meridian
Jackson
Miss
Oldest Chattanoogan Dead E J Carter Sr Dies at 91
E J Carter Sr aged 91 dies in Chattanooga Tenn after long life beginning in Chattooga County Georgia. He came to the city when Indians still roamed. The obituary notes his status as oldest resident and local ties.
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E. J. Carter, Sr
Chattanooga
Tenn
E.J. Carter, Sr
Chattooga County
Georgia
Sandford Gay joins Elsman Bros new store on Whitehall Street
Friends of Mr. Sandford Gay note his connection with Elseman Bros at their new Whitehall Street store. Savannah Grand Commandery Knights Templars meet May 14–16, 1902. Southern Railway offers round trip tickets from Georgia May 12 and 18 with special services for Atlanta commanderies. Information available at city or depot ticket offices or from J Beam Jr D A Atlanta.
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Mr. Sandford Gay
Elseman Bros
Whitehall Street
Grand Commandery Knights Templars
Savannah
Southern Railway
Georgia
Atlanta Commanderies
Atlanta
J. Beam, Jr
Engineer Foils Robbers by Opening the Throttle
Paris Tex May 1 An attempted bandit hold up of the Frisco express No 6 between Seligman and Washburn Mo failed when the engineer opened the throttle to avoid a stop. Two men boarded at Seligman then as other conspirators gathered two miles beyond they were unable to halt the speeding train and the robbers escaped after being allowed off at Washburn.
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Paris
Tex
Seligman
Washburn
Robb Pers
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Clinton
A H. McKay
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E. B. Milner
Eastman
Coronel & B. Milner
J. A. Pater
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Miss Dowman
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Charles Dowman
C. BE. Dowman
Emory, College
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George Dowman
Daniel Towns
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Madison
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Third
Georgia Regiment
Ralph Jones
Carrollton
Ra. Jones
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