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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1905
Page
13
Monday session ends with little progress as Mrs. Moore’s testimony hinges on whether the accused is the man who assaulted her. The jury faces a crucial decision, while letters and records suggest confusion about identities and previous sentences.
The week ending November 11 shows total clearings of 5 ,385,228 36 with a record surpassing the 1904 high of 422 10. Past weeks beat all records as weekly clearings soared to 8,718,509 80 with November 9 approaching and yesterday’s totals rising to 941,476 90. Atlante prosperity and banking strength appear buoyant as figures exceed prior year benchmarks.
Jefferson Davis Dunwoody, a member of the governor’s staff, will be guest of President Roosevelt at the White House next Tuesday. The party includes Colonel Dunwady and his daughter, with other notable Southern figures attending a reception and private meeting.
Two convicts named Chasty Em and Arthur Green fled with a cart near a work site yesterday morning. They were captured shortly after and questioned about their motives for escaping. Witnesses noted they confessed hardship from lack of shoes and the difficulty of work, while authorities recaptured them after an alert.
Columbus Ohio November 1 Today s developments have cleared up the post election situation in Ohio considerably Practically complete returns on the entire state ticket show all the republican candidates except for governor have been elected by substantial pluralities The figures given out by Chairman Dick show a distance from 27000 plurality on lieutenant governor to 38000 on state treasurer Both parties continue to claim a majority in both branches of the legislature the majority in either branch will be very small probably not more than two or three for the party that controls
Miss Susie Butler of Athens Georgia and Mr W A Wright of Atlanta wed after a week long acquaintance. The ceremony occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence of Dr Flinn, North Avenue Presbyterian pastor. They left for Athens to visit the bride’s home and plan to reside on Cain Street after returning.
Mrs. Sarah J. Gray died suddenly of heart failure aged seventy four. The funeral was at the Adairsville Methodist church with Rev. J. M. Hawkins officiating and burial in Eastview cemetery. She was mother of James R. Gray of The Atlanta Journal and widow of Colonel John W. Gray. Surviving children include Mrs. William Trimble and Miss Jo Gray, both of Adairsville. Pallbearers named: Dr. Joe P. Bowdoin, W. J. Alexander, B. E. Lewis, J. R. Gardner, R. D. Combs, R. L. Mc_cellum, W. S. Bradley, D. W. Loudermilk.
A resolution at the Macon veterans reunion calls for aid from all camps to erect a monument to the women of the youth during their war. Committees will be appointed soon to canvas the entire state and raise funds to complete the monument started in Macon.
Macon's clearing house business for the week ending today totaled 180000 more than the same week last year. Bank clearings reached 814434. Manager Oscar E. Dooly called the report one of the finest Macon has produced for business activity.
A mob of about two hundred men overpowered officers at Henderson jail and hanged three Black men, including John Resco and Robert Askew, reportedly for the murder of a farmer nearby. Two other Black men, said to be accomplices, were not harmed. The incident occurred around 1:45 am after the men were taken from custody earlier that day.
Swainsboro Va August 1. Rumors say the Stilmore Air Line owned by Hon George M Brinson may be sold. Central of Georgia officials have met with Brinson and examined value and equipment. Supposed plan includes extending to Louisville with local offers. No official confirmation yet.
African Methodist conference at Dawson holds dairy and night sessions led by Bishop Turner. J B Flipper reports Morris Brown College enrollment at 8 500 students and urges a large boys dormitory. W G Alexander urges trained ministry. R D Stinson stresses industrial education. Over $15,000 raised, including $2,400 for Morris Brown and gifts to Culbert school.
Hapeville Ga November 11 Special Pupils of the local public school formed a literary society meeting Fridays. A program on Friday evening November 17 at 790 will feature student entertainment. Principal Lawson E Brown Miss Mattie Luck and Miss Bessie Couch will attend. Enrollment about 120 with a library of about 200 books donated by friends.
In November notices from Bullmere and Swainsboro Georgia, John Edenfield known as Red Heard John dies near Stsulmore at 68, leaving a large family and church interment at New Hope Primitive Baptist. Columbus carpenter J Allen dies at 77. Judge Henry Peek of Conyers dies at 64 after a long life of service. Dawson reports J F Landrum elected night superintendent at electric plant. brief resignations noted.
Reports of a predicted St Bartholomew massacre in St Petersburg proved groundless as hours passed without incident. Jewish stores closed early, students in uniform avoided risky quarters, and police patrols prepared to prevent unrest. Officials deny the worst rumors and urge national unity through an encyclical from the Holy Synod.
A pistol and a knife were used by a Black man to attack his wife Nellie Pinn at a Negro restaurant on Decatur Street. Nellie’s sister Mattie Jackson tried to intervene and was cut. John Pilan was arrested. both women sent to Wiley Hector Hospital. A separate incident left a white man grazed by a pistol shot from Wiley Hector’s house at 411 Decatur Street. Hector arrested for carrying a pistol while drunk.
Short items report the funeral for Ruby Smith the young daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Smith to be held at 75 Berean avenue at 10 this morning with interment at Cool Springs Georgia C S Nunn dies at 50 at his Decatur road home survived by wife and six children funeral at residence Monday interment at Decatur fire destroys feed at J S Legg Son store Peters Street. damages a few hundred dollars. fire origin unknown W W Perrant 72 dies at Stockbridge Ga body to be brought to Atlanta for funeral and interment at Goldland
Members of the Wesleyan Female College faculty presented a recital in Dallas Georgia on a Wednesday evening under director Eugene Zeman. Performers Ruth McGinn Gertrud Westlake Mota Bainslater Alice Opperman Mary Gailey Lella Wheeler Dora Combs highlighted a program that offered notable musical pieces to a receptive audience.
An explicit warning outlines dangers from hair dyes containing lead and sulfur and urges readers to avoid dyeing. It explains a test to detect these substances without chemical analysis, cites misleading “shake before using” labels, and warns about unreliable testimonials and costly expert applications. The piece promotes Mary T. Goldman’s Gray Hair Restorer as a safe alternative with a free trial offer and a mail-in consent form.
Out of town guests attend the Strickland Holt wedding in Athens noted as a brilliant event. Local families from Sherman Elberton Memphis and Atlanta plus regional visits and dinners reflect a busy social season with clubs alumnae and bridge whist gatherings.
Colonel M. I. Tedford of this the lies, left here yesterday with his family for the new county of Grady which he intends to make his future home. Ledford has represented this district in the state of Georgia to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. he is an able lawyer and his departure is met with regret.
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