Arthur Price Hanged for Murder in Bibb County Jail
Arthur Price a 22 year old Black man was privately executed in Bibb county jail Macon Ga for the murder of Mrs R J Rowland an elderly Bibb county resident Price confessed before death to the crime and said his initial plan was to assault her but she resisted and he struck multiple blows with an ax handle causing death He accepted death calmly and prayed for the soul of Deputy Sheriff John Bennett a man who had recently been killed later Undertaker Hart prepared the body for burial
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Macon
Spétial
Arthur Price
Bibb County
Westecott
R. J Rowland
Price
Johnson
Ferguson
John Bennett
Dick Rice
Bennett
Westcott
Stephan
Hart
Ladies Plan Monument at Nancy Hart's Hart Place
A group of Milledgeville’s Mrs R E Park and Mrs Chappell join local ladies at Nancy Hart’s old home in Fiberton Ga on May 2 to negotiate purchasing the site for a monument. They oppose claims that Hart was a myth and say they have proof of her captures of Tory loyalists.
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Hart Place
Fiberton
R E. Park
Chappell
Milledgeville
Nancy Hart
Mancy Hart
Elberton Public School Picnic At Brew ers Mill
Elberton Ga May 4 Special The public schools picnicked today at Brewers mill about three miles from Elberton. About 300 enjoyed the day. Closing exercises May 2 will feature a literary address by Hon F H Richardson and an annual sermon by Dr Wilson of Spartanburg. The school has had an unusually prosperous year and the closing exercises are expected to be the best in its history.
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Elberton
Brewers Mill
F. H. Richardson
Wilson
Spartanburg
Gilbert Convicted in Notable Ware Superior Court Case
Waycross Ga May 2 Special the Ware county court concluded with George F Gilbert chief car inspector for the Plant system found guilty with mercy recommendation for stealing a pair of overalls from a Plant system car in February. Det Shannon found the overalls on Gilbert and linked them to a shipment from Atlanta to Jacksonville. Judge Bennett imposed four years in the penitentiary with bond set at 4000 and a June hearing planned for a motion for a new trial.
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Waycross
Ware Superior Court
George F. Gilbert
Gilbert
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Gibert
Shannon
Bennett
Black man killed near Columbus in Edwards district
Columbus Ga May 2 Special news of a fatal shooting reached the city from Edwards district in eastern Muscogee County. Frank Bedell a Black man about 50 was struck from a wagon by an unknown assailant and died on the roadside. The killer hid along the road and fled. no witnesses. Bedell had been a principal in a prior district dispute with road overseer J W Driver and bailiff J J Rodgers, leading to warrants then pending.
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Columbus
Edwards
Frank Boiell
Bedell
Hawks
Maiwards
J. W. Driver
Arthur Bedell
J. J. Rodgers
Fight For Possession In Child Custody Case In Carrollton
Special Judge W Harris awarded custody of five year old Ethel Coker to Miss Me Daniel in the habeas corpus case filed by Professor W F Monk and wife Minnie Monk of Phenix City against Miss Sarah McDaniel of Victory Georgia. The parents died two years ago, with Miss McDaniel and Mrs Minnie Price involved in prior custody and adoption issues. Monk likely intends to appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court.
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Ethel Coker
Carrollton
W. Harris
Monky McDaniel
Price
Hearn
Misa Ela McDaniel
Professor Monk
Misa Ella McDaniel
Mc Daniele
Monk
Supreme Court
New Factory for Dawson Adds Cotton Plant to Town
Citizens of Dawson and Tarell county meet to back a $100000 cotton factory. Judge James G Parka elected chairman and Elrainey secretary. A five member subscription committee led by Dr W C Paschal quickly secured $37000 in pledges, signaling strong support for Dawson’s expanding manufacturing sector.
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Dawson
Tarell County
James G Parka
Elrainey
W C Paschal
A. J. Baldwin
W H. Davis
J R Mercer
W Paschal
B B. Perry
Shackelford Enters Race for Clarke County Legislature
Athens lawyer Colonel Thomas J. Shackelford announces candidacy for representative from Clarke County. He battles Col. Stephen C. Upson, who entered the race weeks earlier. Primary set for May 17.
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Shackelford
Athens
Speel
Thomas J. Shackelford
Clarke County
Stephen C. Upson
Colberts to Get the Money From Century-Old Estate
The Colbert family of Portsmouth, Virginia, was notified by Attorney J B Colbert that their share of the estate of William Bradford, who arrived in 1660, amounts to between 760000 and 1000000 dollars. The settlement has been pending for more than a century. Elks To Organize in Athens. Athens, Georgia, May 2 Special There is a movement to establish an Elks lodge in Athens with over fifty leading citizens signifying intent to join.
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Norfolk
James W. Colbert
Portsmouth
J . B Colbert
William Bradford
Elks
Athens
Athens Dwelling Burns on Franklin Street
A house at Franklin Street in Athens occupied by Mrs. W E Johns burned this afternoon causing about 1000 dollars in losses insured. The fire started from a kitchen flue and most furniture was saved.
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Athens
Franklin Street
W. E. Johns
Convicts on the Public Roads in Waycross
Waycross Georgia special report notes the grand jury’s ten day session ending with presentments urging that misdemeanor convicts be put to work on public roads under the alternative road law and commutation system.
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Waycross
Hutcherson Cotton Mill Changes Hands in Carrollton
It has new owners in Carrollton Georgia May 2 special. The Hutcherson Manufacturing Company founded and chartered by the late Arthur Hutcherson about twenty years ago near Banning in southeastern Carroll County as a cotton mill yesterday changed to a new management. Colonel Len S Roan and Thomas Roberts of Fairburn purchased the controlling interests.
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Carrollton
Hutcherson Manufacturing Company
Arthur Hutcherson
Banning
Len §S. Roan
Thomas Roberts
Fairburn
Glynn County Brunsw ick residents push for experimental station
Glynn and Bruns wick residents vow to secure the government experimental station after three cane and cassava conventions led by the Brunswick board of trade. They point to strong local support, including Secretary Wilson's visit, as justification for placing the facility in Georgia and Brunswick. The effort faces little competition from other counties, they say.
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Glynn County
Brunswic
Brunswick
Brunswick Board of Trade
Wilson
Georgia
Glynn
Board of Trade
Drowned Boy’s Body Recovered From Gemulgee River
The 19 year old J D Hough Jr son of Captain J D Hough Sr was drowned in the Gemulgee river 93 miles below Macon about a week ago. His body was found this morning between 9 and 10 o clock floating among snags a mile from the drowning site. The body swollen from the water long sleep but not mutilated. Parents notified undertaker Burghard to prepare it for burial.
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Young Hough
Macon
J D Hough
J D. Hough
Gemulgee River
Burghard
Wagon trains from Cuba arrive at Mobile port
Mobile May 2 government horses and mules arrive here in growing numbers. The Nord transport brought a wagon train and pack train of the Tenth US cavalry with 341 mules 4 horses and 86 attendants. The wagon train left Manzanillo April 24 and is bound for Virginia while the pack train goes to Fort Riley Kansas. Many attendants with expired terms of service stay in Mobile.
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Mobile
Ala
Nord
Tenth
United States Cavalry
Manzanillo
Gibara
Virginia
Fort Riley
Kans
Heavy hailstorm in Warren hits crops near Barnett
May 2 Special report from Barnett Georgia says a haily rainstorm covered the ground last evening. No damage to crops or fruit was reported. Farmers have worked hard to get crops in by May 1 and, with wheat and oats improving, prospects for large yields look good unless prevented by further bad weather.
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Barnett, Ga
Smith's wound proves fatal after Pine Bloom duel
Waycross Ga May 3 Special 1 Report reached here today that John Smith who was wounded at the time he killed Spence in the duel at Pine Bloom is dead.
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Spence
Waycross
John Smith
Pine Bloom
Has No Opposition Brunswick Port Honor Dunn Reappointed
Brunswick Georgia reports that Henry T Dunn, the current collector of customs, will be reappointed without opposition due to his efficient service and public satisfaction. The note adds that no other government office will be filled in Brunswick for the coming year. Also, Colonel J L Jacobi of Charleston has resumed management of the Hotel Cumberland, which will reopen for the season on June 1.
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Brunswick
Henry T. Dunn
Dunn
Cumberland
J. L. Jacobi
Charleston
Towboat J. B. Finley wrecks barges on Mississippi voyage
A May 2 report from Memphis describes the towboat J. B. Finley losing cam gearing, sending it drift along river bends near Friars Point, sinking nineteen barges and three modern steel laden barges. The wreck left a coal and steel cargo total loss. No injuries reported. Repairs planned. remaining tow to at Vicksburg and Natchez. Owned by Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company of Pittsburgh.
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Emphis
Tenn
J. B. Finley
Friars Point
Miss
Texas
Uehtty
Thoas
Finley
Theachinery
Vickaburg
Natchez
Cairo
Island No. 10
Monongahela River
Mercer Literary Societies Celebrate Anniversaries in Macon
A large audience gathered at Mercer university chapel for Phi Delta and Ciceronian society anniversaries. M. P. Jackson led Phi Delta with a talk on The College Man What and B. D. Porter led Ciceronian with The True Citizen His future. The event drew many Wesleyan Female college attendees and featured young men delivering eloquent addresses.
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Mercer
Macon
Mercer University
Phi Delta
Wesleyan Female College
Phi Delta Society
M. P. Jackson
B. D. Porter
Ciceronian Society
Funeral services for Charle M Bone held in Macon
Charle M Bone aged citizen funeral services held at 4 pm at Centenary church Reverend H B Bardwell officiated Interment in Rose Hill cemetery Macon city notes Civil cases set for next week by the Macon bite Central Railway baseball team to Milledgeville tomorrow for a game Dr R Lin Cave state evangelist to preach at the Christian church in Macon Sunday morning and night church week of prayer begins Monday night led by Dr William Shaw of Atlanta
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Macon
Charle M. Bone
H. B. Bardwell
Centenary Church
Rose Hil Cemetery
Macon Bite
Central Railway
Milledgeville
R. Lin Cave
Christian Church
William Shaw
Atlanta
Elbert Voters To Meet For New County Committee
Elberton Georgia May 2 Special voters of Elbert County convene at the courthouse next Tuesday to select a new committee and set a county primary date. June 5 is favored. districts align with other counties planning a district primary. Local politics remain heated with a gubernatorial context and strong Terrell support claimed locally.
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Elberton
Elbert
Court House
A. Stevens
Terrell
Reception to the Sorosis in Elberton Georgia
Last night the Georgia Sorosis held its annual reception at the home of Mr and Mrs B Tate. The event drew a large, stylish crowd with elegant decor and a festive spirit. Notable guests included Captain and Mrs R E Park of Atlanta Mrs J H Chappell of Milledgeville Mrs Fitch and Miss Edna McRoberts of Boston and Miss Susie McMullan of Hartwell. Tonight the Daughters of the American Revolution host a event at the same residence.
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Sorosis
Elberton
Georgia Sorosis
B Tate
R. E. Park
Atlanta
J. H. Chappell
Milledgeville
Fitch
Edna McRoberts
Boston
Susie McMullan
Hartwell
Daughters of the American Revolution
Notable Alley Fight Ends In Public Dispute At Lanier Hotel
In Macon Georgia on May 2 a violent sidewalk confrontation between William Neil, Brown House proprietor, and J A Newcomb, Lanier Hotel proprietor, escalated into a brawl in the Lanier arcade. Neill and Newcomb exchanged blows with a whip and fists as witnesses intervened. Police charge both men with fighting. motive centers on a disputed hotel steward assignment.
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Macon
Wiliam Neil
Brown House
J. A. Newcomb
Hotel Tanier
Hotel Lanier
Mulberry Street
Neil
H. L. Weyer
Worcester
Mass
Hotel Lan
Newcomb
Weyer
Simon Newcomb
Ed O'Connell
Angels
Fallujah
W. A.camp
Atelanta
Marton
Creditors Seek Receiver for Tennille Cotton Mill
Creditors filed a bill in federal court seeking a receiver for the Tennille cotton mill. N. R. Corbin was named temporary receiver today, with a hearing for a permanent receiver set for May 13. The mill defaulted on interest payments on its bonds.
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