Cotton Fire Ravages Augusta Storage District
A massive blaze in Augusta destroys cotton at Union Compress and Whitney warehouses, spreading to Phinizy & Co. and others. About 1,200 and 2,500 bales were involved, with total losses around $195,000 on cotton and $300,000 on buildings. the cotton was fully insured and the fire department fought the flames under difficult winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ga. Meg
Union Coppresa” Company
Phinizy & Co
Whitney & Co
Whitney
Theie
Cot- Whitney & Co
Phinizy
Compress Company
Delegates Appointed for Southern Industrial and Civic Federations
Macon chamber selects delegates for the Southern Industrial Convention in Philadelphia on June 10. Delegates to the Nations Civic Federation in Buffalo on May 23 include C. P. Steed and Walter G. Smith. Conference topics cover taxes on quasi public corporations personal property mortgages and state local revenue separation land reform and inheritance tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Messrs
Pendieter
I. B. English
A. Block
A. D. Scho
Confederate Veteran Gets Light Sentence in Federal Court
In Macon Georgia during May a federal court judge sentenced James Prosser and Sam Walker each to one month in jail or a $300 fine for distilling. Prosser appealed for leniency due to Confederate service. the judge ordered release by sunset. Walker, a poor man, paid a $100 fine immediately. Leroy Duval, convicted of stealing a letter, received one more month after already serving six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Speer
James Prosser
Sam Walker
Prosser
Junge Sweer
Stuart
Breer
Walker
Leroy Duval
Jal
Jude Bpeer
Women's Health Aid Promised by Dr Pierce’s Advice
A 19th century appeal extols Pierce's Medical Adviser as every woman's friend. The advertisement offers free books on health for women upon sending stamps to Dr. K. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York. It claims benefits for preservation of face, figure, and health amid family life and child-rearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
KR. V. Piecce
Buffalo
N.Y
Plumed Knights Parade In Americus South Georgia
Americus hosts a special conclave of eleven commanderies with a noon parade before the post office. Deputy Grand Commander Curts delivered the response. A large crowd watched the Mystic Shrine parade and a grand church gathering followed at First Baptist with a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Max- Ae
Americ
Kpiants
Tmericus Zommmandery
George “Be Fields
Am¢tieus
Selo Mide
Curts
Savannah
Gu~tering Remilia
Moses . Wright
Order of Nobles
Mystic Shrine
Temple of Savannah
Americus Commandery
Brady Ordered to Leave Moore's Station Gambling Den
Brady Alex Brady of Moore's Station four miles from Dublin faced local action after residents labeled his establishment a blind tiger. A citizen meeting signed by local leaders ordered him to depart by Saturday, May or risk further community measures. Despite a prior pardon during his chain-gang days, neighbors say he returned to illegal activity and refused the written warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Alex Brady
Moore's Station
3. H
Yopp
Tila Morsine
Brady
Hardy
Brown
W._A. Garner
G. Hatfield
J. E. Hatfield
J. A
W. S. Passmore
J. L. Cherry
M. E. Sikes
N.C. Chandler
W. Z. Lee Bo
Lee
A.B. Horn
J. H. Yoon
C. B. Bush
Pismas Lewis
Daniel Baler
Joe Bowen
Wail Houte Agent Injured in Southern Train Wreck
A mixed train on the Southern from Columbia to Augusta wrecked near Trenton Georgia at 8 am. Route agent Lon Courtney is severely injured and unlikely to survive. Four cars were splintered and several others received bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Auetsta
Columbia
Lon Courtney
Hves
May term opens at Troup Superior Court honors Miss Sexton
Mrs Margaret Blanch Beaton elected an honorary member of the Daughters of the Confederacy in Savannah. The May term of Troup Superior Court is now in session with Judge J. W. Harris presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton
Savannah
Ass Scott
Margaret Blanch Bextor
Daughters of the
Troup Superior Court
Tadrangsa
Troup
Superior Court
W. Harris Peestlirg
Pillsbury Exhibition Delights Athens Chess Fans
Chess champion Harry N. Pillsbury gave a late night exhibition at the Athens club room drawing about three hundred spectators. He played fourteen chess rivals and four checkers players without sight of the boards from 9 PM to 3 AM. All opponents were defeated except three who drew, including S C Upson in checkers and J H T McPherson and D H Hodgson in chess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chsimpion
Athens
Harry N. Pillsbury
Athencan
Pulsbury
Chegs
Messrs. C
A. Ryder
G. ‘Hunter
la. Rosenstein
H. H.linton
J L. Fyson
J. H. Fleming
Howell Cobb
L.B
Flatou
Dr. Cleveland
W. J. Russell
A.H
Hodgson
F. I Upson
J. H. T. McPheysen
Jy. W. Thomas
Checkers
Organ Recital by Miss Mary Gibson of Newnan
Miss Mary Gibson of Newton presents a Gainesville recital featuring Brengu college organ. Accompanied by Lille Jones Mattie Tilgon Eva Averett and Elle Shumake, with violinist Charles Nicogius. Brenau commencement May 21 includes Macbeth and a May musical festival with 180-voice chorus and guests from New York and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gibson
Newnan
Gainesvill
Brengu College
Newton
Biss Gibson
Lille Jones
Jellico
Tenn
Mattie Tilgon
Texarkana
Tex
Eva Averett
Columbus
Elle Shumake
Gainesville
Anne L. Griswold
South
Stenor Charles Nicogius
Conservatory
Brenau
Dawson
Ferrata Nas
New York
Cincinnati
Porter King To Deliver Toccoa Commencement Address
Hon Porter King of Atlanta will deliver the commencement address at the Toccoa public schools closing exercises on May 30 at 11 am in the school auditorium Superintendent W B Thomas reports King consented to attend This will be his first visit to Toccoa May 20 final exercises begin May 20 and end May 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter King
To- Po
Toccoa
Atlanta
W. B. Thomas
King
Mr. King
Fire consumes three story Savannah brick building
A massive blaze in Savannah Georgia destroyed a three story brick building at Bay and Barnard streets owned by the Jones estate and housing Collins Grayson & Co a fruit hay and grain store. The second floor and much stock suffered extensive damage with losses estimated near 10 000. Insurance coverage about 500. Investigators suspect faulty electric wiring sparked the fire around two o clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Rick
Bay and
Basnard Streets
Jones
Messrs. Collins
Grayson & Co
Collins
Barnard Street
Epworth League of Georgia Holds State Convention in Savannah
The Epworth League of Georgia convenes at the Werter y Memorial church in Savannah tonight, with daily sessions through Sunday. Professor P I Brown delivers the welcome, Walter M Chandler speaks on The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Stand, and fifteen delegates have arrived for the opening events. Visitors from Savannah will host the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Epworth League of Georgia
Wertey Monumental Church
PI. Brown
League
Walter M. Chandler
Jesus
Epworth League
Savanaghans
Bethel Male College Commencement Arrangements Noted
Bethel Male College in Cuthbert Georgia announces that Rev Bivens Americus will preach the sermon at the May 20 commencement with Hon J Pope Brown Boxkineville delivering the literary address on the fifth. Other exercises are planned Sunday Tuesday and Wednesday at the opera house. After the fire the college will rebuild once the exercises conclude. Memphis Tenn reports the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association meets in the city May 23 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert
Keesa
Bethel Male College
Bivens
Americus
J. Pope Brown
Boxkineville
Xuenday
Opera House
Memphis
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Color Change Following Wood Alcohol Fumes Fatal
Nashville Ga May 3 A physician links the death of a 21 year old man near Cell in this county to inhalation of wood alcohol fumes. The victim, undergoing a three and a half year skin color change from yellow to dark, died this morning. The doctor suggests kidney effects and medical theory to explain the unusual case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Dublin Guards Election To Fill Officer Vacancies
An election is called for May to fill captain and two lieutenants in the Dublin Guards after resignations of Captain C A Weddington and First Lieutenant H M Moore and the death of Second Lieutenant Linder. Captain W C Davis will be elected captain. Masera Weddington and Moore named as lieutenants. The exam board will convene in Macon to qualify Captain Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Gai
Mth
Dublin Guards
CA. Weddington
H. M. ‘Moore
L. Leo Linder
W. C. Davis
Weddington
Moore
Getond Lertenants
Davis
Duvlin
Tir
Macon
Messia
Rome Aid
Rome citizens hold a May meeting at city hall to raise funds for Jacksonville relief. Rev. Hubert Lord leads a committee. about $100 from Masons and further city contributions expected. Strong local response noted. This item appears alongside several regional briefs about education and an accident near Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Thompson Hiles
Jacksonville
Hubert Lord
Cave
Masons
Will Build a Bridge Between Montezuma and Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe Georgia May county commissioners decide to build an iron bridge across Flint river linking Montezuma and Oglethorpe. A committee was appointed to receive bids next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe, Gi
Flint River
Montezuma
Oglethorpe
Election in Columbus Ga Sanitary Sewer Bond Vote Today
Columbus Ga May Special Columbus votes tomorrow on issuing 125.00 of sanitary sewer bonds amid a vigorous fight with strong influences against them. A mass meeting was held to plan canvassing and aid the city of Jacksonville with districting. Canvassing committees were updated and cash subscriptions began arriving, including a $6 contribution from the Ladies Hebrew Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Georgia Railroad
Miliian
Columbus
Jacksonville
Lades
Hebrew Aid Society
MORTUARY NOTES FROM SAVANNAH GA AND RELATED OBITUARIES
Obituary notices report death of W. B. Adams of Savannah aged seventy five, longtime port warden, with several survivors including B. Adams A. Hon. Adams W. Gann Mrs. Frank Strachan and Mrs. C F Fulton. Additional notes mention Mrs. W B Thompson formerly of Savannah, now Tallapoosa and Charleston migrant Maggie Linley. Funeral details indicate interment in Seneca SC. Also reported are obituaries for Mrs Walter Nix of Carrollton and a Dalton GA death with family remainder and local references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Adams
Savennah
Bayansah
W. B. Adama
Savannah
Adams
B. Agama
Adama
W. Gann
Frank Strachan
Brunswick
Dalton
Special
Thareth A. Fameworth
War of wets and dries hits Chattanooga again
In Chattanooga Tennessee on a May night the feud between wets and dries escalated with Joe Burns’s saloon wrecked by ice and believed set on fire as retaliation. No arrests reported as investigators search for the responsible party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Athens, Tonn
Joe Burns
Pardon Plea Gathers Signatures for Dolly Pritchett
Woodstock Ga May 19 Citizens of the county prepare petitions to Governor Candeler asking pardon for Dolly Pritchett sixteen year old girl sentenced to life for murders. Petitions are signed by many locals as they are presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Goveror Candter
Doltia Prétchete
Agat
Ifo
Help for Women Who Are Always Tired
Mrs. Ema Rice of Chelsea Wisconsin shares two years of bear lop Gor pains, headaches, backaches, and womb inflammation. After failing with doctors and medicines she was cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The notice urges other women to try the remedy for tired, faint, low spirits and pain with womanly problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ema Rice
Chelsea
Wis
Ena Bier
Lydia BE. Pinkham
County School Commissioners Visit Athens Generating Interest
Athens Ga May 8 Special The county school commissioners held a busy session in Athens visiting the state university and the state normals school They discussed state uniformity of textbooks decorating rural schoolhouses and the best plan of grading country schools The convention plans further talks on school libraries and qualifications of board members A possible large reception hall for the State Normal School may be funded by a legislative appropriation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Macan
Bibb
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Broadus Willingham
Difford Raitston
Laila Clark
Una Clayton Company
Gramp - Park
Macon Odd Fellows
Indian Spring
Macon Driving Club
Central Ark
London Chamber of Commerce
New York Board of Trade
McCaw Manufacturing Company
France
Ollowlie
Macon Episcopal
Athens
Episcopal_ church of Georgia
T. Reese
B. M. Davis
W. E, McCaw
Hines
FR. Jones
Nis Dmarion Herris
Hey
EO. Judd
Hev
Schataman
H Hertz
G. C
Milton Smith
Central City Lodge
R. A. Nisbet
Joan Hart
Syracuse
Tom P. Ross
W.H. Johreon
Gemulgee
E. ‘Turner
Ber Rogers
East
Macon’ Lodge
C. W. Schaffer
H. Nepmisburg
Athenaeum Club
H. Roberts
Burke
Lawton DB. Hvans
Augusta
J. M. Clement
Fannin County
Brangan
Tng
University of Georgia
W. BH. Power
Cobb County
Georgia
Brittain
Fulton County
Educaton
Gh.b. Glenn
J. N. Wall
Elberton
W. 8. Waller
Walton County
W. B. Merritt
Lowndes
W. H. Patterson
University
State Normal School
Artesian Stream Found in Morerville Digging
In Morerville Henry Gray reports a discovery while digging a new mill site. Surface water surfaced near the bore, raising expectations of a reliable artesian stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Romerville
Nis
Henry Gray
Masons Hold Annual Seventh District Convention in Georgia
Rome, Georgia May 8 Special A packed ladies night opens the seventh district Platona convention with reps from about fifty lodges. Notable speakers include Hon. S. E. Berty Dalton Hon. W. S. Dorsey Athens and others. A banquet follows as a thousand attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Platona
W. T. Hamby
E. Berty
Dalton
W.S. Dorsey
Athens
John W. Bale
Joel Branham
A.B
Mosley
Mae
Maddox
Tom Reva
Danube
Wagner
Brett
West
Lavender
Miss West
Miss Lavender
Miss Agne
Miss Brett
Fretwell
Georegia
Maconry
Cherokee Lodge
Denounced the rich men in Bishop Thompson's sermon
Special to ry reports Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson in Yackeon Mississippi on May 8 delivered a denunciation of wealth in the church. He condemned rich parishioners who donate little yet seek worldly praise and warned the church risks becoming allied with secular powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Yackeon
Jackson
Miss
Episcopal Giocese
Hugh Miller Thompson
Kingdom of Heaven
Church
Bnd
Keleera
May Make It Warm for Jones Evangelist at Savannah
Savannah is buzzing over the arrival of evangelist Rev. Ian Jones whose meetings start next Sunday. His bold methods draw mixed reactions from saloonkeepers and preachers, with some ministers planning to oppose or moderate his approach. Local elder statesmen worry his pulpit remarks may offend respectable women, while saloon promoters publish letters from a public dispute to stir a scene. In Cochran, J H Overby resigns as marshal and W B Carswell Sr. is elected to replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Snecia
Ian Jones
Haseen
Jones
Mix
Wayerosa
Br. Jones
Tess
Cllsena
Mr. Jones
Overby
Cochran, Ga
May
J. H. Overby
Cochran
W. B. Carswoll, Sr
Difficult Digestion and Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims
Dyspepsia described with symptoms of burning taste fullness and headaches. A Kentucky resident cites Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring bowels and strength, claiming relief after years of illness and warning against substitutes.
Randolph Superior Court Opens Spring Session in Cuthbert
Randolph superior court in Cuthbert convened in spring session. Due to the death of the late Colonel A Mond and attorney absences, the supreme court disposed of uncontested cases and went into recess until Monday two weeks with the grand jury remaining in session to handle matters before resuming on the named date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert
Randolph Superior Court
A. Mond
Supreme Court
WEW Sunday Schools Formed In Alabama
WEW Sunday schools formed as organizations are being perfected in Alabama. In Huntsville the First Capital Sunday school elected S. R. Butler as president and W. Z. Mitchell as vice president with Dr I B Wyatt as secretary Tom Brock as treasurer James Jones as chorister Miss Beulah Neece as organist and Hermann Weece as bration. A new Sunday school organized at Ballas with J C Stoner as president and Rev Mack Stamps presiding another at Blue Spring organized by J T Neal as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Huntsville
Ala
Rev
Mack Stamps
Blue Spring
J. T. Neal
Monument to Confederate Veterans and Daughters in Huntsville
County commissioners grant a small plot on the southwest courthouse corner for a Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy monument. The group will erect a handsome bronze tablet or monument on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans and Daughters
Huntsville
Ale
May
Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
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Fire Department
SIS
Mairons
Sunvual Conclave of Knights’ Templars of
Cutis
Committee On Division
Bishop Nelson
Loccsan Conierthin
Athena
Mra
H. C. White
Laurens County
Bim
Pillebuey
Epworth League OF
THE
Southern Grocers
eEmmiett Everastt
Berrien Gounty
Hap
Arte Pity Board of
Adusatier
Bbc
Sanibig EcAethens
Estan
Potemta Hos A. m
Cen A
Mortuary
Dollypritchett
Carrollton Ga
Specal
W. H. Chambley
Beamy
Hutcherson’s Ferry
Liege Farmer
W. Tt. Young
Yempie
Hood
Joseph F. Laine
Flanagan
Dr. Lyon
Tutt
Lot
Murray Hill
Ron Peta
JOS. A. Magnus & CO. Singinnati, O
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J. Newton Hathaway
M.D. Botte
Mareen Atanta
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Uam Wip
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