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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
7
Judge Pope Barrow will charge the grand jury in Savannah on Monday, signaling that packing house companies are punishable under forestalling and undressing laws. Barrow reportedly believes the beef trust can be indicted and punished in Chatham County.
A Bibb county trustees committee led by T. D. Tinsley asked county commissioners for a 50 000 appropriation for Bibb public schools for the next year. The board approved, noting finances are strong and last year’s aid was higher. Total expected funding this year runs around 85 000 when state funds are added. Bibb’s schools, Macon and Bibb County, are lauded as Georgia’s model system.
Mercer University in Macon Georgia announces a notable change to its closing exercises. For the first time there will be no commencement on Sunday as the baccalaureate sermon moves to Monday evening June 2 at 8 oclock delivered by Dr B A Carroll of Waco Texas. The graduating exercises shift from Wednesday to Thursday marking a remarkable departure in Georgia collegiate commencements.
A large crowd attended a Macon Baptist Young People's Union rally at First Baptist Church shaping plans for the state convention to meet in Savannah on June 17 to 19. Speakers urged strong Macon representation and delegates will travel to Savannah without a special car.
Captain C E Gillette was returned from Montreal where he was sent by the government to testify if needed in the proceedings aimed at bringing Greene and Gaynor back to American jurisdiction. The Montreal turn of affairs made his presence unnecessary. Gillette succeeded Captain O M Carter in Savannah and charged Carter, leading to a federal prison term for him.
An old advertisement-like text touts Eicact and IDisease as universal cures, listing dramatic health harms and claiming relief by Dr. lies' Heart care. It cites testimonials from M. Maclay of Shinnensburg and mentions sales by Miss Medical Co. and Eikhart Indiana.
Loganville Ga. May 00 Special On Wednesday Cloud Algood was arrested on a charge of attempting an assault on Mrs Scott Byrd. He was jailed and attempted to end his life by cutting his throat. He is in a serious condition. Alggod is thought to be insane.
Special from Bogart Georgia reports the death of James Dotrie a noted Clarkey County fisherman who went to his fish baskets on the Oconee River near the Seaboard Air Line road bridge and did not return. His body was recovered the next morning leaving a wife and several children.
Hoschton Ga May 30 Special Rev W F Quillian of Gainesville preached the commencement sermon to a large appreciative audience in a forcible manner His discourse was eloquent and magnetic The opening exercises Monday night praised teachers The audience was spellbound for three hours The closing exercises Tuesday were valued by trustees and patrons Essays speeches and scenes did credit to the institute Dr W P DeLaperriere mayor and board president spoke in its behalf Senator J N Holder delivered an address State School Commissioner Glenn of Atlanta praised training the young mind and urged proper education
Rome Ga May 60 Special The City Electric Railway Company may extend its line from Mobley Park to Lindale The project would cost about 790 000 for the line power house and equipment The distance is 3 miles and the company has right of way Local capitalists may contribute 10000 toward the line An outside capitalists group may build an opposition line via East Rome with a bridge across the Etowah River Current report cites a capital of 10000
Fire on Howe street last night in Waycross, Georgia, caused about 36000 in damages with 4000 insured across North British and Mercantile Royal North American Agricultural Aetna and Agricultural. Three dwellings burned and Mrs H C Richardson’s residence and W M Toomer’s outbuildings damaged. Nose wagon damaged after horses ran away. A second fire around 11 PM destroyed Archie Phillips’s dwelling and most contents, totaling about 1200 in losses.
In Athens on Broad street Weatherly's restaurant, M. P. Matthews, a farmer, was badly cut by Will Wood after an altercation while both men were heavily drinking. The incident occurred this afternoon as Matthews advanced toward Wood.
A Macon committee led by H. B. Edwards met to invite President Roosevelt to the city for the upcoming farmers national congress in October. A subcommittee will handle reception and entertainment arrangements, and Judge Speer moved to invite Mrs Roosevelt to accompany the president. Major J F Hanson will host their entertainment.
Athens Ga May 30 Special John Crosby Brown of New York presented Miss Rose Woodberry a handsome set of botanical encyclopedias for the Lucy Cobb science library. The gift is praised as a valuable addition to the department and to advance science work at the school.
Publication of application for charter of Mandeville Mills Carrollton Ga May 3 Special The first issue of publication for charter of the Mandeville mills was made today On the 26th instant Messrs L C Mandeville 8 G Kramer W J Stewart H O Lovvorn Hamilton Hogan C M Tanner and 14 P Mandeville local capitals filed application to have the Mandeville mills incorporated for twenty years with capital stock 2000000 later raising to 4000000 The object is manufacture of cotton goods and fabrics cotton seed products and fertilizers The stock is divided into shares of 100 This charter follows an agreement among stockholders of the Mandeville cotton mills Carrollton oil mills and Free State fertilizer works absorbed last year at the start of its second season
Perry Georgia May 30 Special Farmers in many sections harvesting wheat and eat crops reports say corn and cotton are thriving though drought threatens. Peaches are dropping. rainfall is badly needed. Elected a Superintendent Toccoa Georgia May 20 The Toccos board of education chose J D Garner of Lavonia GA for Teccon city schools superintendent. Garner is Mercer graduate with years teaching in GA and Texas and Chicago postgrad study.
In Columbus Muscogee county the grand jury set a local record by returning forty no bills. A merchant charged with Sunday trading led a list of forty other merchants alleged to keep shops open on Sunday. Two men were sent to collect evidence, but the jury did not indict any of the forty named, including many prominent city figures.
In Columbus on May 30 special report Charles Phillips a negro was sent to the penitentiary for ten years after snatching a purse from a young woman on the street. Whil McCook a rural white man received five years for stealing a mule.
The Cuthbert Rifles were inspected by Colonel William G. Obear. The unit showed drill proficiency, discipline, and uniform height. The state property was on hand and in good condition. The company is among the best in the Fourth regiment. In Athens, May 30, the books of W B Jones were checked. accounts were correct except $1.30 owed by the Southern Express Company to Mr. Jones.
Huntsville Alabama May 20 Special After a four day trial the circuit court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in A W Mosely v I F Collins and others Mosely sought 50000 damages for expulsion from membership in the Christian church claiming the action was by the defendant elder The jury ruled it was an act of the church but the court need not decide if it followed church rules Plaintiff gave notice of appeal
President Dowman announces laying of the corner stone for the new science hall at Emory College on Tuesday afternoon June 10. Bishop Warren Candler will deliver the address, with prayers and benediction by Dr Dowman. Alumni banquet that night, with alumni from neighboring colleges and many attendees expected.
The mayor and council of Temple announce a town election on July 1 to decide a proposal for issuing ten year school bonds totaling $5,000 to finance school buildings. The bonds will be payable in gold coin at the office of the Morton Trust Company in New York City.
Blue Ridge Ga May 20 Special FanninCounty Democratic Executive Committee met yesterday and decided to order no primary for the legislature and county officers. No other business of importance was before the committee.
Raleigh May 20 Special John H Fowler populist ex congressman from the third district who is here says he feels confident the populists and republicans in this state will not fuse this year but that the populists will very largely go to the republican party He says both the republicans and populists are greatly disorganized but declares that in his own county Sampson the former home of ex Senator Marion Butler the populists are now stronger than ever before
May 30 Elberton Ga special report on the first public school graduation. Diplomas awarded to Missea Louise McIntosh Jesse Taylor Ava Chandler and J E Taber by W B Adams. Judge FH Richardson delivered a measured address praising substance over platitudes, captivating the audience. Louise McIntosh won the elocution medal and Thurmond Oliver the declamation medal.
Athens will reconstruct the local compress at a planned capital of 50000 dollars. A committee led by John D. Moss and others will rally business men to buy remaining shares. The new facility aims to reopen by the fall season and be among the best in the state. In other news, the Railway Accounting Officers' Association plans its next annual convention in Hot Springs Virginia with W B Bond elected president and C G Phillips as secretary.
Montgomery May 1 Special The Confederate home at Mountain Creek received its first inmates today. Colonel Jeff Falkner and two veterans Clay Hall and John Maxwell helped establish the homes from the Montgomery county poorhouse. Two cottages will house the men with more to follow as furniture arrives. The pair will guard property and uphold wartime house rules, with rapid expansion expected and plans shifted from June 2 jubilee to immediate occupation.
The French mission honored Chevalier de Ternay, commander of the fleet that carried Rochambeau’s troops to Newport. General Brugere laid France’s wreath on Ternay’s grave at Trinity Churchyard, with a parade, luncheon, and tours in Newport.
Three soldiers were wounded when a cannon belonging to Battery A Mansels state artillery fired prematurely during a Decoration Day salute in Wichita Kansas. George Hatter died from the injuries Bert Davis and G W Thomas sustained serious wounds.
Mrs Rose Fiega wife of a news dealer allegedly murdered her six year old daughter Bertha by macrophyxiation then killed herself with carbolic acid. She had a nervous disease for years and is thought temporarily insane.
Dr Thomas Needham of Philadelphia will conduct a ten day religious meeting at the Marietta Baptist Church starting Sunday June 1. A large special choir will provide music throughout the event. Needham is acknowledged as a leading minister and is expected to draw many visitors from Atlanta and other Georgia cities.
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