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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

8

Royal Arcanum Meets in Macon

The twenty second annual session of the grand council of Royal Arcanum of Georgia convened in Macon with a large attendance from across the state. Grand Regent Safford of Swainsboro presided as welcomes were offered by Mayor Bridges Smith and John T. Boifeuillet. Officers reported strong finances and growing membership surpassing 4 000 statewide. adjournment extends to tomorrow with officer elections at 10 a m and installation by Deputy Grand Regent W A Griffith of Brooklyn.

Macon Grand Council of Royal Arcanum Georgia Odd Fellows Hall F H Safford Swainsboro Bridges Smith John T. Boifeuillet W. A. Griffith Brooklyn Grand Council Supreme Council Atlantic City N. J T. H. Safford Orane J. A. Peacock Dubin L. H. Chappell Columbus W. J. Edmondson Rome T. I. Kibbee E P H Ruland Augusta R. B Russell Winder J M. Mundy Jonesboro H. O Connor Savanman PF M Hawes Etherton A. G. McCurry Hartwell T. T. Murrah Ghipley John Berkle Atlanta Atlanta, i J. Tom Rodgers Maconee

Miner Henry Stegall Hurt In Mine Cave In

Henry Stegall, about 65, was seriously injured when dirt caved in at the Satterfield ochre mine on the Etowah river near Cartersville Georgia. Rescuers freed him within thirty minutes. he was unconscious, then revived. Several ribs were broken, the shoulder blade dislocated, and his left hand crushed with three fingers amputated. condition listed as critical.

Cartersville Henry Stegall Satterfield Etowah River Stegall

Miss May Markell a Society Belle of Lomdon

May Markell of London Ontario becomes a health emblem for Wine of Cardui claimed to restore balance in disordered menstruation and prevent female troubles. The advertisement features testimonials and urges women to obtain guidance from The Chattanooga Medicine Co. and begin treatment at home.

Cardus May Markell Lomdon Province of Ontario Canada Markell London Cardui Misa Markeli Miss Markell Ladies’ Advisory Department Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn

Chautauqua in Barnesville features teachers institute

Barnesville Georgia May 7 special. Directors of the Barnesville Chau tauqua Association near completion of the July session program. A teachers institute will be held with prominent southern education figures lecturing on industrial and manual training. Gov Aycock of North Carolina to lead the educational rally July 3 with Dr Melver and others delivering talks. More attractions expected for the week. Over 300 teachers expected. Institute staff includes a German manual train engineering professor and a Johns Hopkins anatomy professor.

Barnesville Barnesville Chautauqua Association Chautauqua Georgia Athens Aycock North Caolina Melver Girls’ Industrial School of Greensboro N. C Wallace K. Buttrick William H. Baldwin, Jr Wedemeyer Fifth Regiment Ottumwa E Benjamin Andrews Nebraska University Frank Dixon Connecticut George Wendling Chicago George W. Bain J. Ernest Woodland Henry Litchfield West Clay Germany Johns Hopkins University

Irwin County Political Race Heats Up in May

Irwinville Georgia May 7 special The county’s June primary stirs interest with races for representative and sheriff drawing attention Warren Paulk of Oollla and J Y Paulk of Whitley vie for the seat representing the district Three candidates seek the sheriff post ex sheriff Jesse Paulk Robert Y Henderson and incumbent Warren Fletcher lead a field with more entries expected County officials extended the county court from May to June and county commissioners met in session Americus Georgia May 7 special The Macon lodge of Odd Fellows picnic drew over a thousand visitors Hon William A Dodson gave the welcome address and Walter F Grace responded Americus residents extended hospitality and enjoyed the event.

Irwinville Irwin County Warren Paulk Oollla J. Y. Paulk Whitley Sherif Jesse Paulk Robert Y. Henderson Ghd Warren Fletcher J. B Clements Odd Fellows Americus Macon Lodge of Old Fellows William A. Dodson Walter F Grace

Madison Public School To Close In May

The public school of Madison Georgia will close with exercises later this month. Principal M F Ramsey and his teachers will lead a program of events for attendees though the full schedule has not yet been released.

Madison M. F. Ramsey

Prison race fuels turmoil in Georgia press clash

In Columbus and Telfair counties a political fight over prison commissioner Thomas Eason pits Wiley Williams against him. The Twin City News of McRae was shut down after printing the race, its stockholders seizing the office. editor L. A. Snow alleges unlawful action and plans a $1,000 damages suit with criminal prosecutions. The rival Telfair War Horse carries reprinted dispatches and editor’s commentary on the incident.

Columbus Telfair County Thomas Eason Wiley Williams Muscogee Twin City McRae Rev. L. A. Snow Telfair War Horse I. A. Snow Twin City News Telfair Enterprise Eastman Snow Snow, McRae Max L, McRae Max LL L. A. Snow Max AL. McRae A. O Frink

No Money Or Whisky Votes Shake Elbert County Meeting

Elberton Ga May 7 Special The county democratic executive committee elected Ak Harper as chairman and L In Heard as secretary and set the June 5 primary. A bid to require voters to cast ballots in their own district sparked debate and a vow to bar candidates who took money whisky or valuables to win the nomination. The race for county offices heats up with three commissioner seats in contention and Y Deadwyler announcing a candidacy.

Elberton Court House Ak. Co. Harper L. In. Heard Y. Deadwyler

WIFE CLINGS TO MAN IN JAIL IN BIGAMY CASE

Mrs. Julia Chapman, wife of C. B. Chapman, travels from South Carolina to see him in Toccoa jail. She seeks his horse and buggy for a Clarkesville visit, then returns to Greenville. Chapmans bond likely raised. trial set for September term.

Toccoa May Q Julia Chapman South Carolina C. BE. Chapman Iivery N. L. Garland Clarkesville Chapman Garland Gale Greenville Grogavile Lovell

Brunswick Paint, Oil and Varnish Company Organized

The Brunswick Paint Oil and Varnish Company is formed in Brunswick with 359000 capital. Incorporators include Goodyear Downing Dempster Isaac and Goodyear Jr. The firm will manufacture W E Dempster inventions once chartered and begin operations. Charles Wilson, recently acquitted in a confidence case, is later jailed again on concealed weapons charges in Glynn County.

Brunswick Brunswick Paint, Oil and Varnish Company S Brunswick P. Goodyear C. Downing W. E. Dempster W. B. Isaac C. P. Good Young Wilson Peng Wilson

Campbell primary July 26 new committee chairman

At Fairburn Georgia a Democratic mass meeting elected a new executive committee with W W H McLain unanimously chosen as chairman. McLain, formerly with the Populist party, urged unity of white voters in the county and state. A white primary to nominate a representative and county officers for July 26 was ordered. In Ashburn Georgia prospects grow for extending the Hawkinsville and Florida Southern railroad from Worth to Ashburn after a business men’s committee met with road officials.

Fairburn W.W. H. McLain J. D. Smith McLain Georgia South Sanguine Ashburn jeTha Hawkinsville Florida Southern Railroad Worth Surgesore

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