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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
7
Macon city council adopted by a unanimous vote an ordinance to consolidate the street railways and electric lighting plant. The mergers oppose some terms, seeking 25 year franchises and freedom to operate roads independently, with objections to nominal receipts taxes and bond terms. The measure also grants Henderson Buggy Co. a factory site.
Judge Pope Barrow heard Groves from Macon seek a new trial in the Savannah robbery conspiracy case. Groves had been convicted and fined $1000 with twelve months on the chain gang and six months in jail. John R Cooper and Ria Colding urged bond reduction. the judge declined and later denied moving bond to $1500.
Knoxville message reports Mrs. Amos Ragan of Kingsport in Sullivan County appeals to Bristol sheriff to arrest a gang of whitecaps who demolished her house and beat her into unconsciousness. Neighbors claim desperate men aim to drive her from land left by her husband in the Tennessee hills.
Carrollton, Ga September 16 Special News reached here today from the bedside of Jeff Moore who was shot Sunday night near the Douglas and Carroll county lines. Physicians had never left his bed and it was believed he would die. He was shot at the home of an old man named Johnson who once lived in this county and passed off as a preacher. Moore had reportedly been at Johnsons home in the morning and drank whisky from a keg with Johnsons wife permission. Returning shortly before sundown in company with two others they sought whisky at the door. Johnson said none. Moore allegedly insisted and Johnson leveled a 33 caliber pistol striking Moore in the right breast. Moore was transported to Douglasville where he awaited an investigation.
Savannah Cotton Exchange members circulate a petition demanding relief from what they call discriminatory freight rates. They argue rates from Savannah to Charlotte and Lynchburg exceed inland routes and that ocean rates from Savannah to New York favor interior buyers, harming Savannah’s cotton trade.
Rockmart Ga September 16 three mules perish in a fire that destroyed T W Morgan's barn last night. The blaze discovered about eight o'clock had gained headway making rescue impossible. Farming implements and feed were also destroyed. Loss runs about 600 dollars with no insurance.
In Augusta Georgia a four year old Black boy Joe Wilkins died after his mother left him alone in the kitchen while she washed in the yard. A Yatchen stove fire ignited his clothes and flames and smoke killed him within minutes. The tragedy is investigated as an accident. In Eatonton Georgia the Putnam county superior court opened for the fall term under Judge Fred C. Foster with a light docket and expected brief sessions.
Canton Georgia September 16 Special The congregation of the Baptist church here met and called Rev L T Reid of Lumpkin Stewart county to the pastorate to fill the vacancy caused by Dr A B Vaughan resigning to join the First Church at LaGrange It is not known if Rev Reid will accept but it is believed he will after his recent visit there and his expressed enthusiasm
Jesup public school opened yesterday in a recently completed brick building with 123 pupils. In two to three weeks enrollment is expected to reach about 200. Principal is J. L. Birdsong, with assistants Miss Nichols, Miss Letford, and Miss Beals. The new building would do honor to a larger town than Jesup.
John M. McGarrah was appointed city clerk and treasurer of Americus Georgia to fill the unexpired term of former clerk H C Mitchell expiring in January.
A Georgia Texas and Georgia run of obituaries reports Colonel W A Banks of Bryan dying at 30 a Virginia native and educator with Civil War service. Mrs H Cleve Davis of Americus dies in Santa Fe after illness. William T Ballard of Morgan County Ga dies near Madison. Mrs J Allison Bowen of Paris and Mrs W T Gibson of Savannah die, with brief family notes and service details.
A movement in Savannah to form the Southern States Rifle Association aims to promote rifle practice across the region. The plan calls for annual contests at Avondale range and seeks to extend the practice season from October 31 to December 1, with Major Williamson supporting a Thanksgiving day shoot for the Savannah Volunteer Guards. Colonel Cann will consider the extension and the adjutant general’s approval is anticipated.
Professor C H Bruce resigns as superintendent of Jackson public schools to become principal at Davidson School of Augusta. Professor William P Thomas elected principal in his stead with a good second assistant wanted. Resignation effective October 1.
The Sherman brigade reunion opens in Chattanooga Tennessee with members of the Sixty-fourth and Sixty-fifth Ohio infantry Sixth Ohio Battery and McLaughlin's cavalry squadron attending. General Thomas J Wood will participate as will McCook's brigade en route to Kennesaw Georgia to unveil General Dan McCook's monument.
The National Association of Railway Postal Clerks and the United States Railway Mail Service Mutual Benefit Association held an avriiral convention in Buffalo on September 16. A central issue discussed was federal legislation to raise pay across the service. The piece also includes a humorous mock interview about summer activities of chorus girls.
The piece argues that pride, especially intellectual pride, diminishes with the decline of tyrannical power and the rise of individual freedom in Europe. It notes birth pride now does more good than harm while pride of intellect remains but wanes under agnosticism broadening social equality.
A Paris Texas reader praises Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pill for stopping blood flow, restoring health after years of suffering from piles. The letter states doctors offered costly surgery, but the remedy provided relief in weeks, and the writer recommends the product and asks others to contact Write wid Drug Co., Marshall, Mick for their cure book.
Emory College at Oxford Georgia opens for the new session with President Dickey welcoming students. Attendance expected near 300 with about 100 new entrants. Faculty additions include Dr M H Arnold filling the Latin chair, Dr Banks in modern history, and Dr J L Duncan heading natural science. Dining hall to open at cost. Harvard style dining planned. New science hall nearing completion to enhance campus facilities by December.
The Nashville American questions H Clay Evans title of General noting he never held military rank. War records show Evans served as a quartermaster clerk in the Forty first Wisconsin a 100 day regiment mustered in January 8 1864 and out September 24 1864. He is not a general and his promotion to a military title is unsubstantiated by service.
Don’t buy life insurance until you review the new 15 Pay Life policy issued by National Life of U S A We guarantee as much for 15 payments as others offer for twenty Agents wanted Consolidated Insurance Agency General Agents E E Kirby City Manager 104 North Pryor St.
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