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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

7

Children sing at Farmers Congress in Macon

The third day of the Farmers Congress in Macon drew about 120 delegates and many visitors. Georgia industrial home children led a parade into the hall with a drum corps, singing patriotic songs. Delegates praised the convention’s growth, and the day included speeches on national irrigation and a horse and cattle parade.

Macon Sesson Harmers Naanal Georgia Industrii Mam Min Womsang Neil- My Gal Ohio Indiana Orgia Dutton North North Had Sourn We Are the People—Tant Snow v To Shlouller

Sparks Boom and School Growth in Sparks Georgia

Sparks is experiencing rapid growth with five new brick stores under construction by Sparks Improvement Company all rented and awaiting occupancy. Sparks Collegiate Institute expanded to 190 pupils from 135, boosting branches including a planned two new commercial departments. Dormitories house about 90 boarders as locals offer rooms. students travel from Waycross Albany Valdosta Cordele and Thomasville. Demand for Sparks real estate rises as Brooks County farmers consider land purchases in Sparks.

Sparks Tifton Sparks Improvement Company Sparks Collegiate Institute Waycross Albany Valdosta Cordele Thomasville

Will Improve Water Works in Griffin Georgia

Griffin Georgia October special reports city engineer Nesbit Wingfield in Griffin examining public needs with focus on water works. Plant is outdated, started fifteen years ago with a 3800 population. Population has more than doubled. Two hundred new poles are being set by the electric company. City council expected to discuss public improvements at next meeting as several members push the matter. Colvin is elected president at Cornelia Normal Institute. Professor Wilbur Colvin former Greek professor at North Georgia College is named president. Dr A E Booth departs to Huntingdon Tennessee as chancellor of Southern Normal University. Colgin will assume charge next Monday.

Arthur Findlay Harry S Edwards Mattie Rogers Walter Dannenberg Emory Winship Annie Bannon M J Hatcher R K Hines Harry Rendall Granville Conner, Jr Robert Mumford Eda Burke Washington Clem Steed Ralph Smell Call Johnson James McCaw Merrell Calaway Emmett Small Olint Wimberi Charles Bannon EL T Stallings Walter Jones Henry J =mar Jr Margaret Callaway Glin May Wiliams Emily Williams Sam Maver Mary McCaw Mallory Taylor Chairies Wacntel D G@ Hughes Tiew Holt Phillpy C ¥ Felton A W Lane S CG Moore G «Matthews Fllng Matthews Will Dunwody R W Jemison Pressly Walker Campbell King John Dunwods John Holmes Custis Nottingham L Martin William Flanders L Wood Tim Killen Gus Jones W Milton Legg Louise Rogers Rosa Taylor Nellie Wood Misses Henderson Annie Jemison T J C. Park Claud Estes David S Payne A J Orr Eugene Anderson Robert Anderson Marian Willingham Walter Houser Joe Neel W H Fope Albert Hatcher Caddie Sims Sanger Peoria Ilis Bertha Dahl Lewis Minnesota Stahl New York Chicago Minneapolis Hlinois R_ #E_ Kirby Dallas George N. Voorhees Albion J. McCartney Metropolis R R Poole Montgomery Alabama S M Knox Humboldt Kan Kansas J . Kingsbury Indiana B Cameron North Carolina Congress Sioux Falls John M Stahl Ilinoison John Mitchell E Ff Western Kentucky George M Whitaker Massachusetts Woman's Department New England Farmer Grange Harvie Jordan Georgia Macon Jordan C. M Heintz Los Angeles Cal California Tehachapi Pass Mutual Water Company Calfornia Wentz Pacific Griffin Nesbit Wingfield Augusta Electric Colvin Cornell Wilbur Colvin North Georgia Agricultural College Dahlonega Cornelia Normal Institute A. E Booth Huntingdon, Tenn Southern Normal University Colgin

Bank safe crackers fail as Russell County store burned

Knoxville dispatch reports safe blowers failed to crack the Russell County bank safe after setting fire to C M Jenks & Co s store in Lebanon Virginia early today. The blaze destroyed Jenks residence Burns residence post office and Burns and Gent law office with an estimated loss of 50000 while the bank safe containing about 30000 remained intact. A portion of the gang fled the scene.

Knoxville Birmingham Ala Republic Tron and Steel Company

Bold Criminal Beats Offic er in Chula and Irwinville

Special Correspondent Jesse Paulk of Chula reports a violent escape after a struggle with a man he was transporting to Irwinville jail. The suspect seized Mr Paulk's knife and pistol, escaped with $33513, and left Paulk bruised after a long fight near Hat Creek. Police offer $35 reward and describe the fugitive as desperate, with shackle marks and scars.

Tiftan Jesse Paulk Chula Charles Daniels Allus Irwinville Chufli Hat Creek Paulk

Historic Jasper Spring Marked in Savannah Georgia

Under Lachlan McIntosh chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Jasper Spring located a mile west of Savannah is being beautified. A memorial marble basin and steps designed by H W Witcover will surround the spring where Sergeants Jasper and Newton helped free American prisoners in 1776 during British transport to Savannah. The memorial will be dedicated next month during the DAR meeting in Savannah.

Jasper Spring Savannah Spectat Lachlan McIntosh Daughters of the American Revolution Jasper Georgia H W. Witcover Newton

Waycross Fair Directors Plan Biggest Fair Next Year

Waycross Ga October 9 special. The Waycross Fair Association board met tonight and voted to hold a fair next year. Elected officers include Judge J A L Sweat as president, W A Price as vice president, Warren Lott as treasurer, and John Sharp as superintendent. They start organizing immediately after closing grounds for two years due to previous suspensions.

Waycross Waycross Ga Waycross Fair Association J AL Sweat W. A Price Warren Lott John & Sharp

Editor Fisher Dies At Desk In Albany

E. W. Fisher of Lae Morning stir torca collapsed at his desk late last night and died from heart disease. The 54 year old Pennsylvanian had worked until moments before the attack, rallied briefly after aid, then toppled back and died almost instantly. He previously ran the Pelham Free Lance until a few weeks ago.

Albany, Ga E. W Fisher

Tifton Officers Nab Four In Whisky Ring Bust

In Tifton Georgia on October 9 police arrested white man J D E Williams and three Negroes J B Long Joe Mingo and dam Alexander for selling liquor without a license and keeping liquor on hand. Williams pleaded guilty and paid 100 dollars fines for Long and Mingo were fined 209 each and Alexander 100 with additional evidence leading to continued proceedings. Bob Bryant was detained after visiting the jail and was locked in the same cell with the prisoners.

Tifton Tigers Tiftons J D E Willams J B Long Joe Mingo Dam Alexander Williams Mingo Alexander Long Bob Bryant

Campbell Has Free Delivery in Fairburn District

Through Congressman Livingston efforts four free rural mail routes begin October 1 in the county. Red Oak route carried by Henry Lewis. Stonewall route by Sam Johnson. two Fairburn routes by John A Cook and W 4H Remington. System proving popular with residents and more routes may follow.

Campbell Fairburn Livingston Red Oak Henry Lewis Stonewall Sam Johnson John A Cook Remington

Orphan Boy Death In Georgia Despondent Act

Harmony Grove Georgia October a orphan boy named Daniel a local resident near Brockton reportedly died by his own action using a double barrel shotgun. He had just returned from a visit to south Georgia and left a note to his uncle Potts stating his parents were dead and he had few friends. The act occurred at his home and the exact cause remains undetermined though despondency is suspected.

Harmony Grove Specelal Rus Daniel Brockton South Georgia

Southern Railway Macon Return Fare Announcement

Ticket sale October 6 to 10 for Macon and return at 2.64 dollars. Limited to October 12 to return. Open to all. Tickets and info at Southern Railway Ticket Office Kimball House corner of deport.

Farmers’ National Convention Macon Bouthern Railway Kimball House Deport

Mortuary Notice: H. Herbert Smith of Savannah

Herbert Smith of Savannah died in Newark while en route to the New York School of Pharmacy. He was 16, accompanied by his brother and sister Boon. After arrival he contracted appendicitis and peritonitis. surgeons made great incisions without locating the appendix. Father A E B Smith, a wholesale druggist, has gone to New York. Remains arrive tomorrow for interment. young man was in bright promise.

Herbert Smith Savannah H. Herbert Smith Newark New York School of Pharmacy Boon EB Smith New York Young Smith

Mrs James Oldham Dies After Illness Near Athens

Mrs James Oldham of Athens Georgia died at her residence after a several weeks illness. She leaves a husband and seven children, and had recently lost a daughter while two sons remain ill at home. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at the family burial ground in Jackson County.

James Oldham Athens Mra Oldham Jackson County

English Buy Mining Land in Cabarrus County Estate

A syndicate led by English promoter Mrgigh purchases acres of mineral rich land known as the Hred Farr estate in Cabarrus County, about 15 miles south of Concord. The deal, arranged through a local agent, involves English singer Drews and the group plans immediate development. Price not disclosed.

Charlotte Cabarrus County Concord Hred Farr Drews

Forsyth Man Stabbed by Engineer Lee Woodard

Special edition reports Forsyth Georgia where Jim Redding, superintendent at a local cotton oil mill, was seriously stabbed by Lee Woodard, a Black engineer who had recently been docked. The assault occurred after a quarrel ending with Redding being stabbed in the left breast and ribs. Woodard escaped. Redding’s condition described as serious.

Forsyth Jim Redding Forsyth Cotton Oil Mill Lee Woodard Lee

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