Bibb schools seek 5101,000 public funds for year
A Macon Bibb county board committee asked county commissioners to appropriate 5101,000 for the next scholastic year. The county promptly approved. State support for Bibb schools totals 521,000, bringing total county state and incidental funds to 83,000. City and county schools share a unified system benefiting rural schools as well.
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Public Schools Board
Macon
Board of Public Schools
Bibl
Bible
Incendiary Fire Struck Macon House Of J A Humphreys
Last night the Macon residence of J A Humphreys on Gelethorpe Street was set ablaze. Firemen forced entry to fight flames after kerosene traces and half burned matches were found. Humphreys suspects an incendiary but details of entry remain unclear. This is the second such attempt on the dwelling.
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V. A. Humphreys
Macon
J. A. Humphreys
Gelethorpe Street
Humphreys
Conductors Hear RoI ne Keme Contingent News
Railway conductors in Macon report members of the Macon Atlantis and other points attending a session of the nam es order in St Paul enjoy a pleasant time. They are traveling via Northern Pacific to Yellowstone park from which they plan stops at Cinnabar Portland San Francisco Salt Lake Glenwood Springs Denver St Louis Louisville Nashville Chattanooga and return to Macon scheduled June 6.
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Keme
Macon
Atlantis
St. Paul
Yellowstone Park
Cinnabar
Portland
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Glenwood Springs
Denver
St. Louis
Louisville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Beck
Itlante
Sudden Death of Mrs Dobbs Remains to Macon for Burial
Macon Ga May 2 Special The remains of Mrs John H Dobbs will reach Macon tomorrow from New York for interment Mrs Dobbs died suddenly in New York last evening where she and her husband have been residing many years She was formerly Miss Mary Rodgers of Macon sister of Tom and Willie Rodgers and the late A M Rodgers She had a large circle of Macon friends Her husband formerly ran a crockery business in the big city News notes from Macon May 2 Special A new dormitory for boys will be built at the South Georgia Conference Orphans home The addition is greatly needed Miss Wimberly is to appear at the Academy of Music next Thursday night The entertainment will benefit the Macon hospital The commencement exercises of Weyden Female College begin next Friday night with a concert by the pupils Rev W Byrd will preach the commencement sermon The prison suspension of sentence motions are to be reduced to writing with client or counsel affidavit and presented in open court The funeral services of little Robert Dawson Carlisle were held this morning from the home of Mr and Mrs J G Carlisle on Madison Street
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Macon
New York
John H. Dobbs
Big City
South Georgia
Wimberly
Academy of Music
Robert Dawson Carlisle
J. G. Carlisle
Madison_Street
Shot on an Excursion Train in Georgia
Merce Dorsey a specialist aboard the excursion train from Columbia was seriously shot in the face during a row on the return trip and taken to a hospital. The incident occurred near Juevste Georgia on May 2 as reported by special correspondent.
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Juevste
Merce Dorsey
Columbia
Grand Encampment I 0 F Officers Elected at Macon Session
The 47th annual session of the Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows of Georgia opened in Macon on May 21 with large attendance. Grand Chief Patriarch J. S. Allen presided. Officers elected for the year include Grand Chief Patriarch W. P. Vanderau of Athens Grand Senior Warden C. G. Elliott of Bund Genbe Grand Scribe J. Tyson of Savannah Grand Treasurer A. L. Conte of Atlanta Grand Junior Warden B. C. Randall of Griffin and J. G. Bloodworth of Atlanta.
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Macon
Odd Fellows of Georgia
Masonic Temow
Allen
W. P. Vandereau
Athens
C. G. Elliott
Bund
Rand
Tyson
Savannah
A. L. ‘Conte
Atlanta
B.C. Randall
Griffin
J. G. Bloodworth
Lightning strikes cotton house near Fort Gaines
A storm along the Chat tahoochee river eight miles above Fort Gaines Georgia struck a cotton house where Thad Stanley and thirteen African American laborers sheltered with mules tied under a shelter. Three mules were killed and a fourth prostrated but recovered. Stanley and the workers recovered with rain aiding the area.
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Fort Gaines
Chattahoochee
Thad Stanley
Stanley
River at Augusta Rises With Waters Near Thirty Feet
The Savannah River at Augusta Georgia has risen to twenty two feet and is forecast to reach thirty feet per the weather bureau. Damaged cotton from a recent fire was laid out along the riverbank and some of it was swept away before it could be moved, threatening crops in the river swamp land below the city.
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Augusta
Savannah
Weather Bureau
Electric Power For Rent In Columbus Power Plant
The Columbus Power Company will announce tomorrow morning that it will offer electric power for rent. The new plant on North Highlands completes a three year build and will generate 6000 horsepower from two Chattahoochee river plants. Power will be supplied to manufacturers citywide at moderate rates.
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Columbus Power Company
Columbus, Ga
North Highlands
Chattahoochee
Three Ministers Wanted in Rome Congregations
In Rome three leading churches are without pastors. Rev. Robert Lord Cave resigns as Christian Omrem pastor to Clarksville Tennessee, leaving about June 1. The Second Baptist has no replacement yet after Rev J D Winchester’s resignation. First Presbyterian has had no regular minister since Dr G T Goetching’s death last August. Dr Reed of North Germany tutors this summer.
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Home
Rome
Robert Lord Cave
Christian Olmrem
Clarksville
Tenn
Coate
J. D. Winchester
Second Baptist Church
G. T. Goetching
First Presbyterian Church
Reed
North Gereling
Speeches Planned at Academy of Music Event
Dresses of welcome and responses outline speeches to be delivered at the Academy of Music with the public invited to attend.
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Academy of Music
Fine Musical Recital at Wesleyan Female College Macon Ga
A Wesleyan Female College program in Macon Georgia on May 21 featured a student recital with a lineup of classical works. Performers include Ina Van Meter Katherine Gawson Edith Sewell Mae Daniel and Miss Emma J Lorriaux with piano accompaniment and an orchestral interlude by Prof Edouard Hesselberg. The program included pieces by Chopin Sarasate Liszt Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn among others. Elberton School commencement exercises are scheduled for June 14 with city schools hosting the ceremonies.
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Wesleyan Female College
Macon
Jonelgre
Serenade
Ness
Beg
Ina van Meter
Katherine Guawson
Edith Sewell
Mae Daniel
Chopin
Sarasate
Romanza
Andalusia
Misa M.L. S. Conner
Emma J Lorriaux
Tschalkowski
Barcarolle Iuney
Stariighe
Liszt
Miss van Metre
Bohm
Misa ML
Conner
Emma J
Schendelssohn
Juieg van Metre
Edouard Hesselberg
Elberton
Fellows Case Delayed by Witness Illness Special Term
Jefferson Ga May 21 special report says the trial of Gus Fellows the Negro is postponed because Dora Hood principal state witness is ill. The court adjourned to a later date and the case was continued.
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Jefferson, Ga
Dora Hood
Gus Fellows
Belgian hare breeding comes to Columbus in first farm
May 21 Columbus Ga Special The Belgian hare fad has reached Columbus with Excelsior Rabbitry run by Howard Key son of Dr. Howard W Key The grandfather Bishop Joseph S Key of Texas urged him to raise hares during off hours He now operates a four rabbit farm starting with thirty hares less than a month ago and nearly doubling the stock Hares breed every thirty days with litters six to fifteen The building is well ventilated with separate compartments and benches for does and bucks The largest rabbit weighs sixteen pounds and the farm’s floor keeps burrowing out of the question Several locals have begun breeding these Belgian hares following the new venture
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Columbus
Columbue
Excelsior Rabbitry
Howard Key
Howard W. Key
Key
Joseph 8. Key
Texas
Wes
Belig
Doe
Buck
Jackson Superior Court session postponed to August term
The Jackson superior court case scheduled for today was postponed. It is likely the case will not be tried until the regular August term when jurors and witnesses can better attend after crops are harvested.
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Jackson Superior Court
Superior Court
Gurota
Declared Wilful Murder in Scott Case in Savannah
The coroner jury returns a verdict of wilful murder in the death of John Scott who was killed Sunday afternoon by his son in law W. J. Johnson at Johnson's house. Scott, intoxicated, abused Johnson and was knocked down with a rock then fell as he left. Johnson allegedly cut Scott with a large pocket knife, severing two fingers and inflicting fatal heart wounds. Johnson fled toward the Seaboard Air-Line yards and is believed to have boarded a southbound train. police have no clear trace of him.
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Scott
Johnson
Savannah
Meg
John Scott
W. J. Johnson
Seaboard Air-Line
Heavy storms in Elbert county damage crops
Elberton Ga May 21 Special severe rain and hailstorms have overflowed water courses and damaged crops since Sunday. Hail has harmed wheat and oats though cotton is well up with a good stand reported across the county.
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Elberton
Buoday
City grants Estes encroachment bond to protect against damages
Macon Ga May 21 Special City council votes 7 to 3 to grant the Estes encroachment for 790 and requires an indemnity bond to protect the city against damages from neighboring property owners. Malaria causes biliousness Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic removes the cause.
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Macon
Estes
Bonn
Grove
Florida Will Lease Quarantine Stations to Government
A May meeting of the Florida state board of health accepted a proposal from the U S treasury through the marine hospital service to lease quarantine stations to the government for three years. The Mullent Key station in Tampa Bay will remain state property.
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Florida
Board of Health
Tallahansas
Fla
May
State Board of Health
United States Treasury Department
Marine Hospital Service
Maritime
Mullent Key
Tampa Bay
State Board of Health of Florida
Washington Public Schools Final Exercises Schedule
Public Schools in Washington Georgia set commencement for June 16 to 18. Events include grade 1 exhibition Saturday at 10 am, baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 11 am, elocution contest and drills Monday afternoon, and junior class literary address, diploma deliveries, and medals Tuesday beginning 10 am. Speakers include Hon Lawton B Evans of Augusta.
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Public
Washington
Washington Public Schools
WHS
Tuarth
First Baptist Church
Privary
Troops Leave Jacksonville Quiet After Strike Fears
Jacksonville May 21 quiet as another military company returns home and three local units remain. Labor leaders oppose a lumber mill strike and relief groups pledge aid. Groceries prices draw protest while a relief drive ships carpentry tools from Philadelphia. Three thousand fed and five hundred clothed as rebuilding begins and tools arrive for work.
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Jacksonville
Forward
Hamilton
Central Labor Union
Relief Association
Bainx
Philadelphia Rea Cross Society
George W Bacon
Carpenters’ Union
Theodore W Warne
Citizens’ Permanent Relief Association
Philode Pma
Wanted to See the Prisoner
A crowd of Springville residents in St Clair county gathered at Birmingham depot on May 1 hoping to see the man arrested at Wilsonville for assaulting a young woman near Springville. They planned to accompany the deputy sheriff to Springville to identify the suspect, but the train carried the negro back without confirmation.
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Wagne
Hare
McKinne Law Dies After Prolonged Illness
Augusta Georgia May special report: McKinne Law of Derry Law died today after long illness. Born in Liberty County sixty three years ago he moved to Augusta in 1856 and soon joined E. R. Derry to form what became the oldest grocery firm in Augusta. Survived by his wife and son W. F. Law he was a deacon at First Baptist Church and superintendent of the Orphan Asylum Sunday school, a highly respected citizen.
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Augusta
May
Kinne Law
Derry & Law
Mr. Law
Liberty County
E. R. Derry
Evans Morgan Dies in Augusta Police Service Diehard Officer
Evans Morgan a veteran Augusta police sergeant died at his nephew Dr J B Morgan’s residence. He had Bright’s disease for years with heart failure as the immediate cause. Morgan served twenty five years on the Augusta police force and was widely popular.
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Evans Morgen
Augusta
Evans Morgan
J.B. Morgan
Bright
Pythians Gather in Brunswick for State Convention
Read lodge Knights of Pythias begin its state convention in Brunswick Ga. Visitors fill the city as the parade forms at Osceola hotel. Mayor Emanuel welcomes the delegates while W G Brantley delivers the welcome address and F P Hooper replies. The prize drill and elections for 1903 are planned for tomorrow at the fair grounds.
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Srunsnick
Read Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Garsde
Oslethorpe Hotel
Grand Lodge
Marine Band
Grand Opera House
Emanuel
Brunswick
Milton Hb, Smith
Macon
Brunswick Knights
W. G. Brantley
Visting Knights
FP. A. Hooper
Americus
Opera House
Castle Hall
St Simon
Valiosta
Drn
Fair Grounds
Savannah
Atlants
Augusta
Annual Election In Royal Arcanum Elects Officers
Asheville, May 21 Special The supreme council Royal Arcanum elected officers for the ensuing year naming Joseph A Lengbitt supreme regent A S Robinson supreme vice regent Howard C Wiggins supreme orator W Holt Hapgar supreme regent W Fatson supreme secretary Edward A Stinner supreme treasurer 4 Turner supreme auditor J 1 Turner supreme chaplin W Tompkins supreme guide Henry G Burkhardt supreme warden Isaac W Camfield supreme trustees James M Johnson General Charles H Prenties Clovis H Bowen member of executive committee Robert Vangarnds committee on laws John Haskell Arthur Sale man W H Shoemaker committees on appeals Judge Daniel Maewalt James EB Lester Judge E S Belden Elijah Baker B Dow D A Crapton
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Supreme Council
Royal Arcanum
Asheville
N. C
Joseph A Lengbitt
Pittsboro
A. S Robinson
St. Louis
Howard C. Wiggins
Rome
N.Y
W Holt Hapgar
Trenton
X. J
Fatson
Boston
Mass
Pawtucket
Robert Vangarnds
Chicago
John Haskell
Butler
Maas
Arthur
Saleman
New York City
W. H. Shoemaker
Pennsylvania
Daniel Maewalt
Ontario
James EB. Lester
Georgia
E. 8
Belden
Micconsin
Order of the Golden Cross Holds 25th Knoxville Session
The Supreme Commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross meets in Knoxville for its twenty fifth annual session through Friday with about 20 visiting members and 50 delegates from twelve states. Founded in Knoxville by Dr. J H Morgan, the order numbers over 600 subordinate command ers and 4 000 members and operates as a temperance and insurance body open to men and women on equal terms.
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Supreme Commandery
Knoxville
Tenn
Supreme Commandery of the
United Order of the Golden Cross
Supreme Commendery
Order
J. H Morgan
New England
Murderer Arrested Near Asheville After Tragedy
May 21 report from Asheville Minnesota says Melvin Taylor, charged with murdering Thomas Branton in West Asheville Saturday night, was captured last night at his brother’s house four miles from Asheville. Seaboard train wreck reported near Scramble, D C with no confirmed deaths.
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Asheville
MN. C
Melvin Taylor
Thomas Branton
West Asheville
Heart Failure and Health Advice From a Community View
A community piece discusses sudden deaths attributed to heart failure, likening overwork and poor nourishment to an engine running beyond its limits. It cites cases, emphasizes heart nutrition, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with reader testimonials and a pamphlet offer from Buffalo, New York.
Eleven Negroes Held In Boylston Murder Case
Coroner Parita continues an investigation into the murder of G A Boylston of Atlanta who was robbed and shot by four Negroes at Pratt City Saturday night Three of eleven arrestees are in county jail Turner Brooke has the strongest case against him Evans who was present at the crime identifies Brooks as not the man who robbed him Arthur Simpson and Will Walker are also detained The coroner's inquest may last several days as the inquiry proceeds
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Boylston
Birmingham
Ala
Pactal
Pariata
G. A. Boylston
Atlanta
Pratt City
Turner Brooke
D EB. Evans
Brooks
Arthur Simpson
Will Walker
Penitentiary Assets Questioned by New Management
Raleigh May 21 The new state penitentiary management contends the prior regime overstated assets and misled investors. They dispute claims of 6,000 bushels of peanuts, predicting receipts under 25,000. Officials condemn asset reporting as repeatedly flawed amid losses from cotton crops and river plantations. prior figures cited 404000 spent and 75000 losses in two years.
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Raleigh
N.C
Dutine
Penitens
Hoanole River
Petition in Bankruptcy in Isobus Georgia
Special report from Isobus Georgia dated March 21 notes J H Well known merchant Ried filed for bankruptcy. Debtor lists assets including property and real estate valued around 60 thousand dollars? and total debts of about 12 thousand dollars. Bank attaches to the assets as part of an insolvency proceeding.
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Isobus
J. H
Aden
Banksryter
Prisina
Annual Address Delivered in Baptist Female University
William W Fithe n, congressman from the fifth North Carina Patrict, delivered the annual address before the graduating class at the Baptist Female university in Raletech North Carolina during May.
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Raletech
The
Baptist Female University
William W Fithen
North
Carina Patrict
North Carolina State Medical Society Opens Annual Meeting
The annual meeting in Durham begins with about 300 members present. Dr Fullian M Enker of Tarboro serves as president and Professor Jerome Dowd of Trinity College delivers the welcome address on behalf of Durham residents.
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North Carolina Medical Society
Raleigh
North Carolina State Medical Society
Durham
Fullian M Enker
Tarboro
Jerome Dowd
Trinity College
Welome
The Dent Is Off. Cotton Trust Deal in Raleigh Misfire
Raleigh May 1 Special reports the expected deal to unite the cotton off trust with independent mills failed this week. Four new small mills are under construction, owned by farmers, as efforts to finalize a takeover continue amid uncertain prospects.
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Raleigh
N. C
Cotton Off Trust
Gerner's Residence in Decatur Burns in Fire
Decatur Alabama May 21 Special Fire destroyed the residence of W. Garrett one of the city's leading wholesale and retail merchants Loss at least 5500 with partial insurance coverage.
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Gerner
Decatur
Ala
Garrett
Ang
Glover Not Drowned in Victor Flood
Developments indicate former Congressman John M. Glover, last seen in St Louis, was not drowned in the Victor flood that swept away the dam on Sunday. He is believed to be safe at Clyde.
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Glover
Victor
Colo
John M. Glover
St Louis
Clyde
Suit to Wear Must Be a Fit for Well Dressed Men
A two store full of crisp men’s ideas for quality and refinement at modest cost. Suits in Worsted fabrics Cheviot and Cassimeres, plus unfinished worsteds black and blue. Uncertain spellings noted in OCR.
Atlanta Summer Underwear Hats and Shirts Sale
Prices range ten to twenty five dollars as a large selection arrives in Atlanta. The store features the largest variety of summer underwear in all grades. Negligher shirts appear in new colors and patterns. Straw hats offered in new shapes from Be to three dollars.
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Atlanta
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