Out of work man kills himself after financial distress
George D Piatt, out of work for six months after being dismissed from the railroad and facing a refused grocer credit, died after a morphine overdose at his home on 1st Hunter Street. He left a note to his wife admitting the act, asking for burial with his parents in Carroll County, and requesting help from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen for his widow and son. The body was moved to Harry Peeles for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D Piatt
1St
Hunter Street
Grady Hospital
Rauthern
Pard
St Tle
Carroll County
Brotherhood of Railway
T M Blair
Peters Street
Blair
Jeane
Harry Peeles
Odd Fellows to Hold Convention in Macon
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the state plans a May visit to Macon for their annual conclave. About 280 to 300 representatives from across Georgia will attend as Grand Master Dozier calls the meeting to order, with grand officers listed from Athens Valdosta Savannah and Griffin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Odd Fellows
Macon
Odd Fellows' Lodge
Grand Waster Dozier
Grand Lodge
J Oh Dogier
Athens
JT Ritlsch
Valdosta JP
Davis
Rome
Tyson
Savannah T A Cheatham
Mason Jon W Bennett
Wavcross Hobert T
Daniel Grant Repesentatve Griffin
DC Mell Graid Chap An Athens Orrin Roots Grand Narahal Mence
Tourke
Avianta Mt S
Seman Grand Guardian
Edartonn
Mo Levits
Grend Herald Savannan
Chests of Silver for Wedding Silver Designs
Patterns described as numerous and high quality promise elegant wedding silver. Chests offered with many or few pieces to suit, Massey invites talk to discuss wedding silver selections.
Mnelis Appeal Returned in Rich mond Case
Supreme Court sent back the case of Frank McNelia from the city court of Richmond to the state court of appeals to permit withdrawal of the appeal. Attorneys for McNelia sought to attack a prohibition law while the court debated constitutional questions. The move could affect a United States court decision if final, signaling a potential withdrawal permitted by the defendant’s counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Sbreme
State Court of Appeals
Frank McNelia
City Court of
Richmond
Cowy
Wlerstood
Court of Appeals
Meelig
Seeon
Supreme Court
Jan Kates
Sirem Court
Defendan
United States
Tt Screme
Plans Formed for Official Recognition of Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Train
Plans mature for an Atlanta Chamber of Commerce backed passenger train running through Fitzgerald, Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic. A chartered first run would bring 12 to 20 visitors from each stop, with a wake of dinners and speeches by officials, including President Atkinson, in Atlanta. Freight service already begins, but passenger operation expected by June 10, with a guest list from Brure to LaGrange and towns along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta, Chamber of Commerce
Fitzgerald
Atkinson
D Woodward
J Paxon
F Maddox
Brure
Rick Wavcross
Douglas Tivton Moutte
Thomasville
Fitzgerald Cordelo Vignna
Montzuma
Talbotton
Woodbury Senota
LaGrange
Cox is Heard at Bainbridge Georgia
Special report from Bainbridge Ga May 22 covers Albert H Cox addressing Decatur county voters. He denounces centralization of power, cites political bosses and Hoke Smith, and argues for local control to protect democracy and business. The audience applauded amid a lively, humorous yet earnest speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge Ga
Albert H Cox
Decatur
Noti
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Sam Hardwick
Coronel Cox
Seah Wright
Wright
Athens
Smith
Joseph E Brown
Ben Hillpot
Joe
Atlanta
Joe Brown
Brown
Enthusiaern
1903 High School Class Plans June Banquet Reunion
Preparations are underway for the class of 1903 Boys High School to hold a June banquet for a reunion five years after graduation. A meeting will decide the date and invite members who have not yet connected, with contact through Steve R Johnston Jr or Wth ATL Waldo Prudential building. The list includes Herbert Benjamin Malvern, Benjamin Herman Strauss, Robert Phillips, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys High School
Steve R Johnston Jr
Wth
ATL
Waldo Prudential
Herbert Benjamin Malvern Benjamin Herman Strauss
Albany Ge
Robert Phillips
Albert Wooley
Grady Roberds
Villa Rica
Kenneth Todd Macon Arnold Bryan Hatton Rogers
Francis G. Jones
Fletcher Mullin
John Fitten
New Haven
Conn
Inez Shropshire Harris Hunnientt Gould America Olin Longino
Wilson Harris
Tom Welshammett Atkinson
R A
Johnson
Miller’s book store files charter petition in courts
John M Miller James J Miller Orme Miller J B Stewart and Thomas L Bishop petition to form Miller’s Book Store with capital stock 515000 Thomas L Bishop attorney for the company. Four new mutual insurance firms also seek charters named the American Mutual Benefit Association of Georgia without capital stock funded by dues and assessments. The association plans life and health insurance under a grand council with president vice president secretary and treasurer and lodges to be established in states where the business supports. Etheridge & Etheridge attorney for petitioners J oR Milam oF 4 Miem J BE Wikie KR Wallace £ S Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's Book Store
John M Miller
James J
Orme Miller
Stewart
Thomas L Bishop
Thomas L. Bishop
New Mutual Insurance
American Mutual Benefit Association of Georgia
Etheridge & Etheridge
Milam
Wikie
KR Wallace
Fraternal Center Move Promises Montgomery Growth
Montgomery plans a $50 000 Pythian temple as the state headquarters with $20 000 cash already raised. Masons already have a temple and Odd Fellows will build after funding Cullman orphan home. In Montgomery Court House May 22 special, Governor Comer weighs election to decide Lamar county seat between Vernon and Sulligent based on committee proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Court House
Ala
BB Comer
Lamar County
Vernon
Sullgent
R L Bradley
The Well Informed Endorses Syrup of Figs and Senna
One of the essentials for happy homes is reliable health information and top quality products. The passage promotes the famed Syrup of Figs and Senna as an ethical remedy approved by physicians and widely endorsed by informed readers, sold only by the California Fig Syrup Co through leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Druggste
Council Holds Two Sessions Elects Mayor and Approves Bond Sale
The city council held two sessions to elect a provisional mayor Charles F. Roberts and grant authority to the finance committee to sell 120,000 worth of water bonds with accrued interest. The Atlanta National Bank arranged a buyer, and the meeting listed numerous aldermen and councilmen in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 4. Roberts
Ells Council
Sinking Find Commission
Atlanta National Bank
Hancock Charles M Roberts
James Lee
L Curtis B . Pittman
Courelimen
J Wright
John W Grant
Baskin Press
Huddleston
Longino
E Harman
Eugene Dodd
W Mangum
E Pearce
Harrison
J Spratling
Associated Savannah Valley Farmers Clubs Meeting Agenda
The annual meeting to be held at Meriwether clubhouse replaces the July date. May 22 program includes welcome by Hon James L Reynolds, response by Senator J L Bates, with addresses by General M C Butler, James A Jackson, Captain XY Evans, Colonel W Tolterll, and Dr J Greene.
Maid of Honor Named for Alabama Sons of Veterans Reunion
Miss Nina Black of Tuscumbia has been appointed maid of honor for the Alabama division of the Sons of Veterans at the Birmingham reunion. Announcement came from Captain A Sexton, commanding officer, noting Black is niece of Frank Jutan, an early officer in Alabama’s independent state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Nina Black
Tuscumbia
Alabama
The
Sons of Veterans
Birmingham
A Sexton
Mnx Black
Frank Jutan
State of Alabama
Surgeons of A B and A Convene in Brunswick
Dr W Elan of Atlanta announces free annual meeting of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Surgeons Association at the Oglethorpe hotel Brunswick on May 27. Program includes annual reports, officer addresses, and election of officers for the ensuing year. Attending physicians from multiple Georgia towns will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W . Elan
Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Birmingham and Atlantic Surgeons Association
Oglethorpe Hotel
Bronewick
Brunswick
St Simons Cumberland
Georgia
H M Atkinson
WS Elkin
AW. Aucting
Bryan
Dougiay
Daniel
Moultrie
Biving
Vienna
WE. Pesaun
J Hf Latimer
Waycross
W Wlauson
Gros J Gay
Tinevile
DB Ware
Fliggeraid
Woo Edwards
Wie Ga
LL Vinson
Nichol
A Mobley
Yang Ga
F OM Richey Sr
LaGrange
Wow Jarrell
Thomasville
N Peterson
Titen
Terrell
Douglas
MB Disharcon
Roanokella
Leonard
Talbotton
J W Wood
Woodley Als
SW Welch
Totadege
FM Mulino
Montezuma
FM Miches Jr
la Grange
Augusta Gu
Carmichaels Clay Tne
Augusta
CD Perkine
WS Morris
TS Raeworth
PB Way
Wo Walker
Peach Growers Meet Adairsville Councilbacked Contract Plan
Peach growers gathered in Adairsville Georgia on May 22 at 3pm to decide on contracting with the American Fruit Union of Cincinnati to base prices and market all cars shipped this season. W. Anderson was elected chair and I M King secretary. unanimous vote to sign for non cash cars and invite nearby communities to similar action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adairsville
Adaireville
American Fruit Union
Cincinnati
Ohio
W . Anderson
I. M. King
Calhoun McDaniela
Plainville
Hingston
Cass Carteraville Emeraon
Acworth
Adairsville Frust Union
Union
Cinginnati
Peebles
Pennsylvania Hairoad Company
Commencement at Moultrie Public Schools
The Moultrie public schools held commencement exercises to mark a bright year. Rev J G Venable preached the sermon at the Baptist church. A class elocution contest awarded the Barber prize to Dora Lewis and the Stokes medal to Bertha Horne. Music recitals and a high school department medal contest followed. An opera house exhibition benefited the school library. Graduation exercises occurred Tuesday evening to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Moultrie Gs
J G Venable
Baptist Church
Dora Lewis
Stokes
Bertha Horne
Mies Lillia Starboro
Augusta ladies plan June box for Confederate Soldiers Home
Mrs Agatha Woollton of the Augusta United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter organizes a June 30 shipment to the Atlanta Soldiers Home for Jefferson Davis's birthday. She seeks cooperation from local women to gather jellies preserves cakes pies and other edible dainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Agatha Woollton
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Unii
Atlanta
Jefferson Davis
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American National Bank
Broad Streets
Atlanta, Ga
W L Peel
Maddox
G@ LESTER
Peeples
J P Windsor
Beck
A Kiser
Blount
Beples
Klein
A Nicolson
Willingham
Morrow Transfer & Storage CO
E. Alatam St
George D. Blair
Horaford
Nersea
Maier & Berkele
Mnelis
Actio
Gonsdwine
M Cotthehn
Marietta
Railroad Commission
McLendon
Nihoye Chattenooga
St Louis
Holf
Nhy
Cairman McLendon
Maccnlimer Company
Butt
4Ntic Reilread
Huary
Mel Southern Railway Clal
Sperona
Southern Ex
Ceneral
Comptrolieneral
Lay
Rabunly
Bank Sones
Ling
Chicago
Wintermeyt
Famergay
Wright Thin Beir
Chamber of Commerce
B. & A. Service
Woods Hutchinson
Saturday Evening Post
Daniel Frohman
W. A. Fraser
Tae Cunzia Puacisnisc Company
Philadelphia
Our Boys Are
Joseph Wells
Wiliams St
Allaota
Cox
Bainbridge
Council
Rountree
W. Z. Turner
Mgr
Whitehall St
Surgeons OF A. B. & A
Meeting OF
Peach Growers
Piedmont
Ugton
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