Backyard shooting ends with injuries in Parish vicinity
In Stitesboro a September 19 incident near Parish left Mrs W M Parish fatally feared by neighbors after she shot Mrs Judson Howard in the eye with a shotgun. Parish pursued by a man and woman in conflict over past tensions involving children and a barrel. Howard and Parish were wounded and unable to be moved for treatment. a neighbor, Mrs Lursh, was arrested but released on bond.
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Stitesboro
Parish
Judson Howard
W M.parish
Rs Howard
Mie Hward
Mire Tarsh
Mayor fights charter plans as voter rolls shrink
The city sees a sharp drop in qualified voters with only 12 000 expected to participate in the charter election, down from 19 779 previously. Mayor Woodward accuses charter advocates of shutting out up to 30 900 voters and vows a week of campaigning against the proposal. He cites early list closures and argues for broad registration to preserve police and fire departments under a new council ballot.
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Tian W Woodward
Exere
Woodward
Mayor Signs Castro Saloon Permit Amid City Backdrop
Mayor Woodward approved Lou Castro the former Cracker liquor permit on Luckie Street opposite the Piedmont hotel, surprising city hall after rumors of a veto. Castro pledged a first class operation, avoiding mischief and keeping away from young crowds, while the mayor explained past political tensions and emphasized a friendly stance.
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Woodwar
Lou Castro
Luckie Street
Piedmont Hotel
City Hall
Alabama Street
Pryor
Central Avenue
Castro
Stig
Woodward
Lau
Lastro
Lucie
Atlanta Pastor Converts Many at Commerce Meeting
Rex Caber of Central Baptist Church returned to Shenty from Commerce Ga where he preached at First Baptist Church. More than a dozen professed conversion at one meeting. Dr Ridley praised the town for generosity and public spirited churches and hospitalities.
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Rex Caber
Ridley
Central Baptist Church
Shenty
Commerce Ga
First Baptist Church
No Indictment Found For Jackson Killing
The Fulton county grand jury returned Friday after a four hour session in the Thrower building and found no indictment against W Dt Partee the railroad engineer involved in the January 28 shooting death of Sam Jackson at the Georgia railroad roundhouse They concluded lack of evidence to support a premeditated shooting and believed Partee justified in hiring the engineer who appeared to threaten him The jury also brought in no indictment against B A Curtis the chauffeur who ran over and killed Samuel Goldstein a well known real estate man on Pryor Street weeks ago The grand jury will reconvene next Wednesday with plans for an extra session between Wednesday and Friday to clear congested cases.
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Fulton County Grand Jury
Sam Jackson
Georgia Railroad Roundhouse
Partee
Grand
Curtis
Samuel Goldstein
Pryor Street
William E Zeuch to Play Big Organ Sunday in Atlanta
Chicago organist William E Zeuch, a noted midwest musician, soloes at a free Sunday concert in the Auditorium Armory. He performs a varied program of classical pieces never before heard this season in Atlanta, as part of the Masse Festival to honor a successor to Dr Percy J Starnes.
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Willam E Zeuch
Chicago
Middle West
Auditorium Armory
Atlanta
Harry Alexander Matthews
Sturges
Scherzo
Vierne
Mariin
Beethoven
Dickinson
Te Boeck
Wollsteinholmes
Bennette
Zeuch
Anerica
Damp weather forecast sparks rain talk across Atlanta
Weather forecaster von Herrmann predicts more showers for Saturday and Sunday as general rain spreads through the South. He notes past forecasts were off and argues the old saying about exceptions proving the rule, while farmers endure drought conditions and seek rain to dampen fields. He remains confident in a sunny Sunday with warm temperatures despite recent delays.
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von Herrmann
Atlanta
Saturda
Clorecaster von Herrmann
Motorman Merck Fined After Altercation Over Debt
Merck a motorman fought Thursday afternoon over a $10 debt. He was arraigned in the recorder's court where Melton's charges were dismissed. The officer said Merck struck Melton and forced the policeman to draw his revolver. Merck paid a fine and was released. Merck had only a slight facial scratch.
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Folnenant
Merek
Dr John Neely Dies in Local Sanitarium
Dr John G Neely a prominent physician of Bainbridge Ga died in a private sanitarium in this city Bridge. He is survived by his wife and two children. He was son of Professor Benjamin Neely a notable Georgia educator. He leaves three brothers Frank Ho A and Benjami and three sisters Mrs A 1 Young Cedar Town Go Vrs W on PImb of Augusta and Mrs Reginald Ginnell of Florence There have been no funeral arrangements yet Interment will probably be at Bainbridge.
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John G Neely
Bainbridge Ga
Neely
Benjamin Neely
Reginald Ginnell
Elorence
Bainbridge
Bear Hunt in Atlanta Led by Frank Adair Bears Chase
In Atlanta, Frank Adair leads a bear hunt through Druid Hills as dogs chase a cub bear across lawns and streets at dawn. Residents plan a Druid Hills Bear Hunting Club and consider inviting Colonel Roosevelt for sport as the ongoing pursuit continues for about five mornings. The article notes Adair recently bought fine bear dogs from an estate in Mississippi and that a cub bear was purchased for training.
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Traci
Regial Bar
Wissisippi
Adau
Druid Hills
Roose Ett
Oystes Bui
Two Fifty to Birmingham Special Train Ad
Special train leaves Old Depot at 8 30 am for Birmingham arriving 1 30 pm. Return on regular trains until September 26. Seaboard advertisement.
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Birmingham
Old Depot
Seaboard
Grandmother to Prosecute Youth in Florida Case
The grandmother of Melc Smith, an 18 year old graduate who recently disappeared, was arrested in Jacksonville Florida and will help prosecute Fred Simms, charged with white slavery. The case will be pursued in Florida, with the grandmother likely traveling to Jacksonville for the trial.
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Melc Smith
Jacksonville
Fla
Hlp
Fred Simms
Atlanta
Florida
Engelsarth
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted as General Tonic
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a valuable general tonic equal to 2 General Tonic. It emphasizes quinine content and claims it drives out malaria and purifies the whole system.
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Grove
Road Supervisors Sentiment Discussed by Prison Commission
The prison commission seeks county opinions on appointing road supervisors. Judge T B Patterson backs supervisors, while Chairman Davison opposes. A letter proposes adding four civil engineers and road experts to assist counties with road and bridge planning, surface work, and economical road upkeep.
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T B Patterson
Patterson
Aighly
Raeden
Asaid
Warden Seeks Advice on Engineer Use by Counties
A warden asks officials and others to consider whether a proposed step is advisable and to what extent engineers and road experts would be employed by the counties. Prompt replies are requested to advance the matter. The language suggests administrative planning and intercounty coordination.
Cooperation offer to improve county roads from Georgia Prison Commission
The Prison Commission of Georgia in Atlanta offers cooperation to better county road conditions. The letter dated September 1913 expresses a desire to assist in serving the counties and improving infrastructure.
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Priecy Commission OF
Atlanta
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