Jury 10 Investigate Vickery Murder Case
McRae Ga October 18 Special The superior court convened with jurors charged and civil cases, mostly divorces, disposed of. The grand jury to examine the Vickery murder two months earlier near the river. Five suspects discharged for lack of evidence. murder case to open next Monday. Seaboard train schedule shows change leaving Atlanta at 5 45 p m effective November 7.
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Telfair
Chauncey
Grand Jury
Josh Vickery
Taok
Bolief
Jack Vickery
Mysterious thanks letter to police sergeant shocks station
Police Station Sergeant W H Main received an ornate letter of profuse thanks for a kindness allegedly shown by him and other officers. The writer, using a feminine style, asks forgiveness though she cannot recall any incident in weeks. The initials and address are blottted, leaving a puzzled message from a distressed woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Main
Murder charge for 16 year old in Lake Charles area
H R Wood, 16, a Lake Charles resident, is jailed on murder charges after stabbing J D Stracener with a penknife during a dispute over a debt. The altercation occurred near Deridder, 34 miles north of Lake Charles, and Stracener died Saturday night from the wound.
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Lake Charl la
H. R. Wood
Wood
J. D. Stracener
Stracener
Deridder
Lake Charles
Laymen Give for Missions in Unis city
At the opening convention of the Laymen's Missionary Movement in Unis city two prominent businessmen, data he and WW Walker Jr, gave $5,060 each to St John's Episcopal college Swangial China. Other large gifts are reported. During the day the registration of delegates reached 158.
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Buffalo
Unis City
WW. Walker, Jr
St John's Episcopal College
Swangial
China
Jewelry Ad Offers Large Selection of Neck Ornaments
A local retailer promotes an extensive range of necklaces and neck jewelry including chains pendants sautoirs and festoons. The ad urges readers to purchase a pretty piece now as social events demand beautiful adornment and promises value to the recipient.
Soft drink houses face licenses unpaid in Nashville
Warnings issued against 133 soft drink sellers for retail liquor licenses owed to state and county. Each dealer liable for 3500, totaling 66500. Six deputy sheriffs serve warrants with orders to return promptly. If not enjoined, Davidson county clerk will sell these properties to satisfy the claims.
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Nashville
Tenn
Davidson County
State End
Yorktown Celebrates 128th Anniversary of Cornwallis Surrender
Yorktown Virginia October 18 gaily decorated grandstand courthouse arches herald Yorktowns one hundred twenty eighth anniversary of Cornwallis surrender. Today was Thomas Nelson day a reunion of Nelson descendants reading family history by Dr George Washington Dame pastor and about a hundred Nelson kin attended. Plans to exhume Mrs Nelsons remains from Hanover county and bury beside her husband.
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Yorktown
Soreet
Lord Cornwallis
Thomas Neilson
Thomas Nelson
Virginia
Cornwallis
Nelson House
Nelson
George Washington Dame
First Presbyterian Church
Washington, D.C
Hanover County
Quicker Memphis Run From Atlanta Delayed Service
A Seaboard timetable shows a faster Memphis trip leaving Atlanta at 5 25 p m reaching Memphis by 7 40 a m with through steeper and dining car service. Effective November
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Memphis
Seaboard
Atlanta
Atlanta's Will Smith Declares Annias Shamed at Court
A Black champion named Will Smith appeared in Atlanta Superior Court charged with pawn shop burglary on Peters street. He claimed innocence while recounting a night when Officer W H Swords confronted him with stolen goods. the judge sentenced him to six years in prison.
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Atlanta
Annias
Will Smith
Ham
Smith
Reune
Peters Street
W. HW
Iaa
J C Logan to Report Key West Needs
Washington October 18 For the purpose of prompt relief to storm sufferers at Key West the army post will issue rations for a few days cost borne by the American National Red Cross Society Logan from Atlanta Ga has been directed to proceed to the scene and report to Washington the relief and rehabilitation needed
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Washington
Key West
American National Red Cross Society
J. C. Logan
Atlanta
Toad Stools Fatal to Family in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut on October 18 Harry Sansone seventeen died at St Vincent s hospital after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms He is the third family member to suffer from the same cause in this incident
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Bridgeport
Conn
Harry Sansone
St. Vincent's Hospital
Experts Report Favored Wood Blocks for City Paving
Experts Moore and Innes testified to the Southern Wood Preserving Company's pine blocks meeting specifications for the Atlanta project on Decatur Street and Madison Avenue. They noted creosote strength and good lumber, with a second report due midweek on blocks already delivered.
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John EB. Moore
H. C. Innes
General Council
Southern Wood Preserving Company
Fort McPherson
Decatur Street
Madison Avenue
Atlanta
Pomeroy Named Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk Resignations
At a council meeting yesterday Alderman H B Pomeroy was elected mayor pro tem Joseph P Foster became city clerk Thress Huddleston was named first deputy city clerk City Clerk W J Campbell resigned effective November 1 for ill health Huddleston resigned as second ward alderman and mayor pro tem to serve as deputy city clerk Campbell’s resignation was accepted with regrets
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General Council
H. B. Pomeroy
Joseph P. Foster
Th’ress Huddleston
W. J. Campbell
Hudaleston
Steve Johnston
Campbell
99 Year Lease On Houston Street Property To Armstrong
Jasper N. Smith owner of Bachelor's Domain leases 19 and 26 Houston Street to R Blair Armstrong for 99 years at 2400 dollars annually in advance. Armstrong, with George M. McKinnon as real estate agent, will pay land taxes and assessments and replace existing buildings with equal value. property ownership reverts to Smith's estate at lease end. Jack Smith had earlier leased The House That Jack Built for 99 years.
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Houston Street
Jasper N. Smith
Jack” Smith
Tha “Bachelor's Domain
Atlanta
R. Blair Armstrong
Mr. Smith
Jack Smith
W. Alfriend
Use K KK One Time Youll Never Want Any Thats Better
A compact note advocates a single use of K KK product, claiming it surpasses all others and leaves no desire for alternatives. The message emphasizes superiority and finality in choice.
City Council Reshuffles Committees and Accepts Resignations
The council accepted the resignation of Councilman Martin F. Amorus effective January 1. New committee appointments followed due to Alderman Luddleston’s departure, naming Grant to streets, Cufield to the second ward street, Dodd to finance, Spratling to ordinance, and Fleutell to minutes. Several ordinances were referred or adopted on reporting city drays, license suspensions, police exams, dismounting at crossings, funds for police relief, detailed property publishing, and road rules amendments. The National Guard seek to join a circus with free license, asking for 60 percent receipts.
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Campbell
Johnston
Pomeroy
Martin F. Amorus
Luddleston
John W. Grant
Second Ward
Cufield
Dodd
Spratling
Fleutell
Druys
Police Board
Ole Boss
Police Relief Association
Committee On Printing
New York-Atlanta
Thancock
Huddeston
Huddleston
Grant
Boas
National Guard
Fimance Committee
Guard
Funeral services for M B Timmerman held this afternoon
A list of local obituaries and notices follows including M B Timmerman of the Soldiers Home whose funeral is set for 2 pm at Harry G Poole's chapel with Rev A R Holderby officiating and burial on the Confederates plot in West View cemetery. Also noted are brief items on Judge J A Wilson, Miss Selina Higbee, James A Hailey, Frank Manders, Bessie Carlan, Lime Kule and a local dog fine.
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M. BR. Timmerman
Harry G. Poole
A. R. Holderby
West View Cemetery
Lime Kule
Tyarry GQ
Ponle
Bleached Skeleton of a Young Woman Found in Long Island Woodlands
In New York on October 18 a bleached skeleton of a young woman was found in a woodland near Jalip, Long Island. The coroner could not identify the victim. A thick blond hair mass with a bow and well cared for teeth with gold fillings suggested a year since death, with no violence on the skull and uncertainty whether death was by suicide or murder.
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New York
Jalip
Long Island
Pure, Sweet and Wholesome Flour Ad Prompt
A vintage advertisement for flour extols purity and wholesomeness, urging shoppers to request KEX brand flour at their local grocer. It emphasizes quality, baking reliability, and household virtue in a concise promotional card.
The American Lord and Grand vaudeville bill review
The Grand presented The American Lord with Charles B Hanford in a strong leading role and a humorous portrayal of William Jennings Bryan type characters, plus a Shakesperean The Taming of the Shrew. The Lyric hosted Thornton the magician, Kellar, Thurston, and other acts in a varied vaudeville lineup with impressive tricks and comic routines.
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Charles B. Hanford
Mr. Hanford
John Bruester
North Dakota
William Jennings Bryan
Georgs H. Broadhurst
Charles T. Carey
Lfe
Lyric
Thornton
The
Kellar
Karnac
Thurston
Toka Kishi
Hig
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Maier &Berkele
Niewepaperharhive
Virginia City
Ily
Atlanta Negro
Ananias
Welghing
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McCrary & Co
E. E. Pomeroy
Rountree
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Whitehall i
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J. A. Wilson
Davisboro
Macon
Riverside Cemetery
Selina B. Higbee
C. A. Higbee
Philadelphia
Charles L. Higbee
Gracy
Nellie B. Higbee
Sylvania
J. A. Hailey
Nashville, Tenn
James A. Hailey
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Frank Manders
J. C. Manders
Estoria Street
Sylvester Cemetery
Bessie Carlan
D. W. Carlan
Tyeatrees
Greenbere
Bond & Bloomfield
Norcross
W. L. Trammell
Canitol Avenue
Ed Curran
Rawson Street
Recorder's Court
the Grand
Orpheum
Wanterbury Brothers
Tenny
Cohan and Harris
Teney
Wetabury Brothers
Edmund Stanley and Company
Jupiter Brothers
Wheels
Bert
Vera Curtis
Daleys, Carters and Waters Company
J. T. Ray
Fred Niece
Daley
Marietta Street
Lawrence
Fox and Ward
Georgia Nelson
Lola Multon
Chicago
Batley and
Austin
New York City
Ma‘destre
Cagino
Studebaker
William A. Brady
Joseph R. Grismer
Joseph Weber
Edward Locke
Weber
Eaboard
Birmingham
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Whitehall
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