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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
8
May 27 Athens Georgia A fire swept the Seaboard area three miles below the city. Sparks from an engine started the blaze which burned fences outbuildings shelters and grain. Despite a Sunday push the flames reignited and experts warn damage may be beyond estimate if unchecked.
Men tear down the old law office on King street in Dalton known as Lawyers' Row. The fifty year old building, once home to Judge James R. Brown and later Judge Leander Crook, is being replaced by a modern brick structure. Colonel Jesse A. Glenn’s former office is part of Dalton’s historic landmarks.
In Valdosta on May 27 seven negroes jailed at Nashville after the Adel marshal Hyers murder faced a threatened lynching. Sheriff Swindle moved them to jail and pledged a special court term to try them. Authorities report the mob unrest is subsiding with no further trouble expected.
In Woodstock Georgia a 13 year old girl and her 5 year old brother drowned while bathing in the Little River last Sunday. Both children were found in about five feet of water fifty feet from the accident site. They were buried together at Mount Gilead Cemetery with Rev W S Roberson conducting the services.
A group of Dalton residents met and formed a new lyceum course in Dalton Georgia. Edward Sullivan from the National Lyceum Company solicited subscribers, and fifty four have signed on. Officers elected include Colonel W C Martin as president H L Smith as manager and secretary and W S Sanders as treasurer. A strong lineup of attractions will be provided by the Dalton lyceum course.
The twenty fifth anniversary of Rabbi Isaac P Mendes pastorate over Michva Israel in Savannah was celebrated. Attending ministers from Episcopal Lutheran and Baptist churches heard remarks. Rev Charles H Strong gave an address on behalf of city ministers. Dr David Marx of Atlanta was unable to attend. A deed to Mendes home covering an unpaid $2000 mortgage was presented by the congregation.
Savannah Ga May 27 Special Captain Henry Blun Jr assumed charge of the Savannah postoffice today as ex Postmaster J F Doyle turned it over to him. Captain Blun retains P A War ing as his assistant postmaster.
Wesleyan Female college in Acon Georgia conducts commencement with diplomas for a distinguished class. Miss Mattiebel Pope tops with first honor, followed by Catherine Edmondson and Bertha Adams. Essays on Christ Life, Cecil Rhodes, and Paradoxes of Woman featured. Le Roy Gresham delivers the literary address. Music and art graduation noted with Hesselberg directed concert.
Nashville, May 27. The first Tennessee Central train reached the city from South Harriman with St. Louis capitalists aboard. Whistles blew as the arrival was followed by a parade, welcome speeches by Governor McMillin and Mayor Head, a tabernacle address by Colonel Jere Baxter, and a banquet for 175 at the Duncan hotel with toasts from city and railroad officials and business leaders.
Mrs William I Foy wife of William I Foy and mother of two is dead at her fathers home in Eufaula Alabama where she had been seriously ill for months The death comes as a shock to friends She was a cultured young woman and a social favorite Survived by her husband and two small children Funeral set for First Methodist church tomorrow morning
William L Ellis died after a period of declining health in Savannah and Macon Georgia. He was over sixty, born in Charleston South Carolina, a merchant and prominent real estate owner. A former public works commissioner of Macon he helped beautify the city leaving a widow and no children.
In Jeffersonville, Roy and Ed Witman were fined 5 dollars each after a heads or tails gamble for train tickets. The town marshal jailed them and the mayor fined them 10 dollars each, later reduced to 5 dollars, which they paid.
In Rome on May 27 the Shorter college graduation exercises were held in the college chapel. Rev. F. C. McConnell delivered the baccalaureate address and degrees were conferred. Most graduates will return home tomorrow. A drive to erect a new dormitory and auditorium costing about 60 000 is planned, with work hoped to begin soon.
In Eatonton Georgia on May 27 a man named Bessie Sanford was killed when a mule he rode home from work became frightened and dragged him after he was entangled in the animal’s gear. He was about 30 years old, oldest son of Charles Sanford. The funeral was held at Ramoth church this afternoon.
Huntsville May 27 Special Charlie Etheridge of Dallas secured a marriage license for himself and Miss Minnie Parton and fled the city to marry. Parton’s father contends she is only 14 while Etheridge swore she was 18. Etheridge faces possible perjury charges. Also in court Moseley sues for 20000 damages over expulsion from church. Hardage recovers from a fatal wound claim against O Reilley. murder charge pending. Whitesburg ferry fund reaches goal to span the Tennessee river boosting cross-river trade and plans to fourfold river traffic with a steam ferry service.
Judge C D Clarke of the U S circuit court renders an opinion in Rogan Noce Smith v Virginia Carolina Chemical Co. holding the $5,000 damages claim unfounded. He finds Tennessee anti trust statutes repealed and unconstitutional as they interfered with interstate commerce.
Griffin Georgia May 26 Special Robert B Connell died at his home three miles north of Griffin at six this morning after years of spinal trouble from a Civil War wound The immediate cause was a brain hemorrhage he suffered last night He was 63 unmarried but accumulated a large fortune as a major landowner and former county sheriff for over twenty years He leaves five sisters Mrs Slaton Mrs Patrick Mrs Brooks Mrs Henderson and Miss Ophelia Connell Captain Frank Jeter Macon died at 58 from paralysis after seashore onset Funeral held at 5 30 pm Riverside Cemetery J A McMullin Macon died at home on Boundary street at 50 Interment in McDonough Macon Odd Fellows to Atlanta with Grand Lodge delegation from Macon expected to attend
Judge W D Crawford of Buena Vista will debate B H McMichag of Marion county in a joint forum in Columbus on June 3 and in Cusseta on June 4. The race for the twenty fourth senatorial district grows lively as campaigns heat up ahead of June 5.
Cotton and corn crops in Mississippi show strong progress with warm weather and showers aiding development. Stands are good, drought absent, and experts anticipate a record yield. Oat harvest nears, corn matures early, and potato bug damage is being controlled. Home grown peaches and melons soon reach markets.
Emory College in Oxford Georgia May 26 Robert L Wiggins was selected to represent Emory in the next State Oratorical Association contest with C F Quillian chosen alternate among fourteen contestants rivalry was high Wiggins known as one of Emory’s best speakers and expected to push for the Graves medal
Hon. Joe Hall of Macon spoke to about 100 people at the Eatonton courthouse on the current gubernatorial race. The two hour address largely repeated themes heard in daily press coverage.
Elijah Brown a Chattanooga policeman tried for killing saloon keeper Robert Gleason was acquitted today. Brown in citizen dress confronted Gleason who was selling on Sunday. Gleason allegedly abused him and threatened violence, and Brown fired.
The state grants charters to the Farrier Cotton Oil Company of Wilson with capital of 100000 to manufacture cotton oil fertilizers and soap and to the Royster Guano Company of Tarboro with capital of 50000. C F Burroughs of Norfolk is the chief stockholder.
Eatonton Ga May 27 Special At a board meeting the teaching corps for the next year was reelected O B Nisbet as superintendent and principal Erwin Perry first assistant Miss Fannie Lee Leverett second assistant Miss Tallulah B E Jenkins third assistant Miss Mildred Shivers fourth assistant Mrs Annie W Nisbet primary teacher Miss Ola Little supernumerary and Mrs M Lambdin music teacher The school will close after a successful year on June 6 with graduation exercises the literary address by Judge Pottle of Milledgeville.
Lizzie Rutherford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy received an invitation to attend memorial services on June 14 at Camp Chase Confederate cemetery in Columbus Ohio. A stone arch with a bronze Confederate private statue will be unveiled, funded by ex federal officer Colonel William H. Knauss. If members cannot attend they will send flowers. In Athens Georgia Winnie Davis memorial hall committee plans a cornerstone laying for the memorial hall at the state normal school likely in July.
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