Worsham to Run for Senate in Monroe County Area
Special from Monroe County reports former state representative W A Worsham of the Forty‑second district plans to run for state senate next year. The district includes Monroe, Mirtoe, and Pike counties. Judge Estes presiding in Bible Superior Court. Macon News confirms Worsham’s long service in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Estes
Macon News
Cay
W A. Worsham
Sarety
Mirtoe
Pike
Worsham
Grand encampment opens in Macon with speakers named
HomoJha B. Goodwin of Atlanta is among speakers as SDD Fellows assemble for the grand encampment in Macon. Grand Lodge gathering includes a welcome by Mayor Bridges Smith and addresses at the Academy of Music. Also reports from Bibb Superior Court proceedings with dismissals and verdicts in several cases.
Death of Little Son of Mr and Mrs Carlisle
Nineteen month old Robert Dawson Carlisle of Macon Ga died early this morning at home on Madison street after a short illness. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow morning as friends express condolences to Mr and Mrs J G Carlisle who were preparing to depart for Savannah when the tragedy struck.
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J. G. Carlisle
Macon
Robert Dawson
Madison ‘Street
Carlisle
Savannah
Lye
Funeral of Mrs Smart Held at Irvine Residence
The funeral services for Mrs H D Smart were held at 10 o clock this morning from Mrs D Irvine's residence in Wineyli e Macon Ga Rev Mr Pendleton of the First Presbyterian church officiated The interment was in Riverside cemetery Mrs Smart formerly Miss Colding leaves two children and many friends The pallbearers were W S Lowe T R Aver EB I Link R W Jemison Co M Adams and R E Netherton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. D. Irvine
E. Macon
H. D. Smart
D. Irvine
Wineylie
Pendleton
First Presbyterian Church
Riverside Cemetery
Alv
Smest
Miay Colding
Pallfbrers
W. S Lowe
T. R Aver
EB. i
Link
R.W Jemison
M Adams
R. E
Netherton
Five Negroes Re-sentenced to Death in Georgia Murders
Five men Arnald Augustus Richard Sanders Andrew Davis Willan Hudson and Sam Baldwin were resentenced to death for the June murder of Herrington and Mears in their county. The case, carried to the state supreme court, upheld the lower court verdict. Executions will be private with the date set for January.
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Svivarita. Ga
Arnald Augustus
Richard Sanders
Andrew Davis
Willan Hudson
Sam Baldwin
Herrington
Mears
Jude
Pvans
Supreme Court
Aif-Med
Mandata
Tallahassee
Fld
Matthew McKenney
Sherttr ‘Thomp~son
Condemnea
Jatinere
Georgia State Dental Association Meet in Macon June
Dr. W. E H Weaver, president of the Georgia State Dental Association, pushes a large turnout for the Macon meeting starting June 11 at Hotel LaPlier. Welcome addresses by Mayor Bridges Smith and Hon. DuPont Guerry frame a full program with lectures on dental biology, anesthesia and practice, and numerous demonstrations across June 10 to 13, including an X ray exhibit and future dentistry themes.
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Macon
LeGranse
W. E H. Weaver
Georgia State Dental’ Association
Sperts Co
Weaver
Hotel Lapler
DuPon
Guerry
Bridges Smith
NIGAT
Fe ‘Blnman
Jenking
Frank Molland
Tate
H. Dickens
Fort
O. H. McDona
W. Foster
de. C. Hunting Coalson
Charleston
R. GC. Young
Anniston
Ale
P. Dunwood
Atkinson
Muate
Tfp
Hinman
H.R Jewett
D. Rambo
FH. H. Johnson
H. A.cLowrance
AM. Jackson
Palatine
H. Dy Wilson
Dbr
D. D. Ailiinson
Tutta Percha
B. Barteld
Ponta
W. L. Smith
B.B. Adair
A. M. Jackson
Jewtt
J.D. Reynolds
Body found beside track near Lanett
The body of Cooper Phillips, son of J W Phillips, was found last night beside the Ghattahoochee Waller railroad between Lanett and this city. He had both arms broken and neck crushed, with a facial bruise, suggesting a strike from a fall or assault. No incriminating evidence was found and no legal steps will follow. The burial occurred at Lanett cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock.
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Young Phillips
Lanett Mills
Lanett Cemetery
Young Lady Miss Belle Forehand Found Dead in Scotland
Miss Belle Forehand twenty two, daughter of Dr R B Forehand of Cochran, was found dead in bed at Mrs Whitehead's home in Scotland Georgia. Authorities believed heart trouble may have caused her death after several days of illness. The body was to be brought home for burial Tuesday, and the young lady was widely regarded in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helle
Scotland
Cochran
Belle
Whitehead
Holms
Ana
Negro and Mule Die in Thunder Lightning Near Americus
Near Americus Georgia this afternoon May 20 a lightning bolt struck Stallings a prosperous colored farmer riding a mule from the field during a thunderstorm. He and the mule were killed instantly in the disaster reported as a specials item from Americus.
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Americus
Stalling
Fire Starts In Kitchen at Pletcherville Home
In Thamaaville Georgia on May 20 a fire damaged the Emma Kelly residence at Pletcherville. The roof was nearly burned away after the blaze, believed caused by a defective flue, started in the kitchen. The house owned by Ella Reid was insured for 3600 with Southern Mutual.
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Kelly
Metcherville
Thamaaville
Emma Kelly
Pletcherville
Mies Ella Reid
Southern Mutual
Fire destroys Butt Brothers storehouse in Blue Ridge
Flames swept Butt Pros' storehouse and stock in Blue Ridge Georgia on May 20. Loss valued at 92000 with insurance coverage unclear. Owners plan immediate reconstruction of a brick storefront on the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butt Brothers
Blue Ridge
hail storm devastates crops around Americus Georgia
A severe hail storm hit the countryside south of Americus on May 20 causing extensive crop and orchard damage. Twenty minutes of hard hail left fields buried under icy sheets, adding a fourth storm in three weeks with earlier Saturday losses to about a dozen plantations.
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Americus
Farmer Fatally Injured in Robbery Case in Gibson
In Gleecock County Peter L. Hadden a farmer and sawmill man was knocked down by his employee Frank Rhodes who then robbed him of 20. The incident occurred as Rhodes allegedly pressed the victim to reveal a location or press a demand. Rhodes claims a different motive and the account notes confusion over Hodden’s whereabouts and Rhodes’s actions.
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Gleecock
Rhodes
Jano
Marriage Annulled After Discovery of Alias Husband
In Augusta May 20 in the superior court the marriage of Mrs Nettia W Record and John A Record was annulled. The夫 couple had a past where Link used aliases to defraud several people and later fell ill at Ho Springs. A letter led Mrs Record to discover the fraud and a prior marriage to Record, prompting the annulment. A death notice for Mrs Wimpes is also reported.
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Record
Wits
Augusta
Nettia W. Record
John A
Misa Nettia Weathersbes
Link
Ho’ Springs
John 4
Large Georgia peach crop boosts rural fortunes and jobs
Thousands of Floyd and adjacent counties peach growers expect a banner year with the first major crop. Warm weather and lack of disease support heavy thinning, high quality fruit, and strong demand from eastern and western markets. Commission men are visiting. shipments are projected to set records. Labor shortages loom as harvest approaches mid June to mid July. Local farmers diversify beyond cotton, boosting prosperity in chattooga, Gordon, Bartow, and nearby counties.
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Rome
Floyd
Immia
Arowera
G. H. Miller
North Georgia Fruit Growera’ Association
Yaga
Ford
Chattooga
Gordon
Bartow
Georgia
Padeng
Eubertas
Qathcalooga
Commencement and Related Events at Shorter College
Shorter College in Rome Ga outlines commencement exercises for June 24 with a two day prelude. The graduating class of eleven includes Mary Adamson Elizabeth Covington and Louie Weems. Alumni events art receptions a grand concert and a literary address by Hon. W D Jolks are planned. A fundraising drive for a new auditorium nears one fifth of its 360000 goal.
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First Baptist Church
H. Kerfoot
D.D
Atlanta
D. m
Young Women's Christian Assocliation
Martha Shorter Missionary Society
W. W. Wadaworth
Rome
W. D. Jolks
Alabama
Miasea Mary Adamson
Elizabeth Covington
Ethel Portenberry
May Fortenverry
Lucile Golden
Gussie Griffith
Gusale Henderson
Annie Kennedy
Phoebe Mors
Celeste Waddell
Louie Weems
Rothe
Delegates Head to Brunswick for State Conclave
Delegates to Grand Lodge dome in Georgia include Eddy Timmer from Rome and Walter Harris from Mount Alto along with Claude H turter from Lindale. Grand Master Wax Meserhardt was elected a delegate but unable to attend due to pressing business.
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Dome
Eddy Timmer
Rome
Longo
Walter Harris
Mount Alto
Claude H. Turter
Lindale
Brunwick
Rights of Inn
Wax Meserhardt
Inet
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Many Ailments
An 19th century remedy ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as beneficial for scrofula scald head pimples blood poisoning rheumatism catarrh malaria and other prevalent conditions. It urges readers to choose Hood's as a wonderful restorative.
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Mala
Ela
Hood
Sam Jones Menace Spark Kaufman Style Dissent in Savannah
German residents of Savannah demand retraction after Rev Sam Jones used the term pet rutted Dutchman in a sermon targeting Sabbath desecration by foreigners. He says remarks exclude law abiding Germans. H Miller demands apology and gives Jones until tomorrow night for satisfaction. George Stuart plans to return to Cleveland for his daughter's graduation. meetings to continue with about 200 converts expected tonight.
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Savannah
H. Miller
Thunderbolt
Jones
Miller
Brunswick ready for them Knights of Pythias to meet
Brunswick Ga May 20 Special This city ready to receive the grand judges of the Knights of Pythias meeting here tomorrow The convention will open at 9 30 at the Grand opera house Mayor Emanuel and Congressman Brantley will welcome them Grand Chancellor Milton Smith of Macon will respond The Emmeline plans a harbor boat ride and a bicycle carnival with a band concert A half holiday will be given to clerks to witness the drill Participants include teams from Atlanta Savannah Augusta West Point Brunswick Columbus and Macon.
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Knights of Pythias
Bruunswick
Max Isaacs
Emmeline
Simons
Brunswick
Ciue
Atlanta
Savannah
Augasta
West Point
Hrunswick
Columbus
Me'con
Missionary Dr. Young J. Allen Preaches in Athens
Dr. Young J. Allen, veteran China missionary of over forty years, spoke at First Methodist Church in Athens. He explained China mission work, urged southern support for Nicaragua canal and trade expansion, and stressed railroad building as vital for commerce. He noted Chinese openness to adopting American methods and products to improve life, and called for messages to reach rulers and officials to advance missions and trade.
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Magionary
China
Athens
Young J. Allen
First Methodist Church
Allen
Ieokime
Peor
Leone
Gonzales and Williams Clash Over Postmaster Offer Dispute
The State editor N G Gonzales and Richmond News editor A B Williams clash over a postmaster offer to General Wade Haronton. Williams demands retraction and apology for alleged malicious slander, while Gonzales refuses and defends state laws. The two exchange letters and publish correspondence without resolution.
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Columbia, & G
N. G. Gonzales
A. B. Williams
Richmond News
Gonzales
Wade Haronton
Hampton
Williams
Wiliams
Eilerbe
Dilerbe
Willams
Bentlemen
Mr. Williams
Willlmsa
Mr .Willams
Mr. Willams
Wil- Mams
Gonadles
Gantaies
Athens Delegation to Attend Macon Odd Fellows Session
Athens Ga May 20 Special Athens will send a delegation to the grand lodge session in Macon tomorrow led by Grand Master Thomas S Mell who presides over the session. The Brand lodge will show an increase of over 800 members in Georgia last year. Delegates from Athens include I D Meil J E Gariier A M Center A H Sngo H H Bisson W P Vonderau G E Stone and J F Doster.
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Macon
Odd Fellows
Athens
Grand Jodge of
Thomas S Mell
Grand Lodge
Brand Lodge
Ag Incree Hs
Georgia
Messrs
I D Meil
J. E. Gariier
4. M. Center
A. H Sngo
3. H. Bisson
W. P.vonderau
G. E. Stone
J. FE. Doster
Griffins Lose Suit Over Street Car Death
In Columbus, Miss Nina Jessie Griffin May Griffin and Mrs Minnie Schodl failed to sue the Columbus Railroad Company for 9000 dollars after their mother Mrs Margaret Griffin was killed by a street car in 1896. The case was non suited in Superior Court. The Columbus Investment Company declared a 49000 dividend at its annual meeting. Also noted is the death of Henry C Clair aged sixty five at Cape Charles Hotel New York.
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Estes
Bibb Superior Court
Felton
Macon
Psten
Gainesville
Bible Superior Court
Amore
J. T. Hanson
AO. Bacon
Asx Bailey
Ph. M. Herg
L. L. Holton
Georgia
Quincy Gran He Company
Sharney Bradford
Acon Consolidated Street Railway Company
Nottingham
Ceset
Mowell
Martin Et al
Stevens
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Insurance Company
Griffins
Columbus Railroad Company
Cummins Gn
Nina Jessie
May Griffin
Minnie
Schodl
Margaret Griffin
Columbus Investment Company
Henry C. Clair
Cape Charles
Henry Co. Clair
New York
Cape Charies
MeClair
Grand Union Hotel
Stra‘toma
No Guesswork In Chronic Disease Treatment Claims
An expert physician asserts no guesswork in his two decades of experience treating chronic diseases. He says thousands of patients once mismanaged by prominent doctors were given inappropriate experiments and lengthy suffering, and his individualized approach has made him the era’s most successful specialist.
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United States
Wade
Ingan Building Atlanta Health Treatment Offer
An ad offering free or low cost treatment promises a private room for healing. The message gives a street address in Atlanta and mentions a doctor HATHAWA MD. It appears as a promotional notice inviting interested individuals to contact for a complete symptom blank form.
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Tom Blanks
Ingan
Atlanta
Heavy hailstorm rattles Augusta area and crops
Reports describe a fierce storm near Augusta and Aiken county with hail as large as hens eggs and widespread rain. Farmers say hail stones covered ground, some crops reportedly ruined, and Cheatham dairy notes possible gathering of two bushels once the storm passed.
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Augusta
Aiken County
S. C
Hull
Clearwater
Cheatham
Rver
Groum
Lightning Burns a Barn Killing Four Mules and a Horse
On Sunday afternoon during heavy rain a barn owned by Mr J Carlton in Union Point Georgia was struck by lightning. The stroke set the barn on fire and four mules and one horse perished while two horses were saved with difficulty. Local authorities reported the incident as a direct result of the storm.
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Union Pont
Whisky Pistol Fight in Greenville Leaves Four Jailed
In Greenville South Carolina on a Sunday afternoon a group including William Aliicon Basil Hart Willan Chestine and Fred Grien drank whisky at a house of ill fame on Southford Street near the corporate limits. They attacked a young man named Sloan who warned them to stop. Sloan fired wounding Hart in the hip. The group fired and fought among themselves but fled. Sloan notified police who arrested the four men and they remain in jail charged with assault and battery with intent to kill.
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Lively Row
Greenville
S. C
May
Wiliam Aliicon
Basil Hart
Willan Chestine
Fred Grien
Southford Street
Im Its
Il Fame
WI Sloan
Sloan
Hart
Educated Negro Swindles Bank With False Check
Greenville South Carolina May Spectal Carter Crane an educated Negro raised a bank check by altering it from seven to fifteen dollars using his penmanship skill. The forged instrument was discovered later and Crane was arrested this afternoon and jailed.
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Carter Crane
Greenville
Crane
Graded School
Sia
Carter
Salem Female College Commencement Aims High Notes
The Salem Female College in Salem North Carolina held its commencement with twelve of twenty six graduates delivering brief essays on everyday topics. The evening showcased the first of two senior events with alumnae day planned for Wednesday followed by a convocation at the campus.
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Salem
North Carolina
Female College
Wineton Salem
Twa
Salem Female College
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Manioe County
SDD
HomoJha B. Goodwin
Mell
A. W. Lane
John B. Goodwin
Rantaira
Aleon
Coke
Dozier
Cullingsworth
Pierres Pelicts
Liagkh
State Dental Association
Blue Ridge, Wa
Americus, GA
Wimpes
Raenna
Woodbury
N.Y
Crowers
North Georgia
Sara
Shorter College
Sam Jones
Mr. Jones
DR. Young J. Alin
Dasling
Ste
Essig Bros
Whitehall
Aera
Murray Hill Club
JOS. A. Magnus & CO
Cincinnati
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