New Battery for Chatham Artillery to Be Supplied
The Chatham Artillery of Savannah will receive a complete new 3 inch field battery, four breech loading rifles and four calibers, valued around 75000 dollars, funded by a special 1,000,000 dollar appropriation for arming light batteries. Delivery expected before January 1 next, held up by wheels and shields supply. Also Atlanta’s Governor’s Light Artillery will get two 32 inch breech loading rifles now in use. The notice cites a Washington letter from the chief of ordnance stating storage capacity and anticipated delivery by year’s end.
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Chatham Artilery
Gavannah
Nght Artillery
United States
Rock Infant
Charhama
Wheela
Catasena
Atlanta
Asmra
Uught Artilery
Ught
Wee
Chathams
G ‘Ence Famous
Chatham Artillery
Adjutant General
W. Harris
Washington
D. C
Qeormin
Atlants
Chatham
Rock Island Arsenal
A. Horvesell
Ordnanca Ibepart
Ord
Wife’s divorce suit shockingly exposes Atlanta case
Petitioner alleges misrepresentation and bigamy by Mary Jenkins alias Mary Rowe, who he married in Birmingham on December 23, then learned Jenkins was still married and not divorced. He seeks nullity of the marriage in superior court, while noting Jenkins urged him to “hull out.” Mary Little alias Jenkins also faces separate suit for cruelty and support from husband John Foyer Moyer.
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Marttal
Claude F. Trewe
Mr. Rowe
Atlanta
Birmingham
Alabama
Filal
Rowe
Bro
Mary Jenkins
Jenkins
Mrs. Rowe
Mra Tissle Moyer
John Fi Foyer
Yast
Alse
Moyer
Moyer Ia
Harvey
Field Had Narrow Escape From Death In Big Storm
S G Fields, visiting Grand Friday for three performances, endured a near fatal experience Sunday afternoon during a powerful storm near Wilmington North Carolina. Fields and a partner sought beach shelter as bridges were blown away and streetcars halted. They found refuge in a hotel whose doors were torn, cameras and signs battered, and guests terrified as the storm raged. After dawn the weather eased and Fields returned to Wilmington vowing no more deadly storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G Fields
Wilmington
N .C
Yur. Fields
Wimington
Piace
Retary
Mr. Fields
Fields
Entertain Delegates in Valdosta for South Georgia Conference
Valdosta plans entertainments for delegates to the South Georgia conference and state congress of the Christian church. The event this week is expected to attract from 400 to 600 visitors, with invites extended to ministers' wives. Prominent local church members bolster the city’s hosting efforts.
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Valdosta
Cspecial
South Georgia Conference
Christian Church
Georgia
Christian Church Convention
Valdoata
Smart Bracelets Showcase New Arrivals in Various Styles
A list of new bracelets titled Pashia very own presents coils hoops bands and endless varieties. Descriptions include bright or dull gold finishes with hand etched carved inlaid and jeweled options.
Instant Catarrh Cure Claims Immediate Relief
Advertising copy touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure as providing instant relief from catarrh. It includes testimonials from users across Florida, promises cure of long standing nasal symptoms, and offers a trial treatment for twenty five cents plus stamps. The text imitates early 20th century patent medicine messaging.
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H A. Wear
Ovonn
Fla
Aniisus
Aga
Eclipés Medicine and Manufacturing Company
Gtlaote, Ae
Tragic Death of John W Wells’s Son Charlie Under Damaged Door
Charlie Wells six year old, son of John W Wells of 26 Corpus street, died in an old Marietta street building when a heavy door fell and crushed him. Playmate Carl Anderson said he saw the door fall but kept silent until the next day. Detectives and a coroner’s jury ruled death accidental, urging inspection and removal of the unsafe structure before Charlie’s funeral set for Saturday.
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Isto
Policargen
Charles Robert Wells
John W Wells
Corpus Street
Atlanta
Marietta Street
Carl Anderson
E. M. Anderson
Plum
Charles Wellaad
Sprathin
Kiipatrick
Marietta Atreat
Charles ‘Wells
Charlo Wells
Marietta
Barclay & Brandon's
Bald
Bi S
Cole
el Wilson Street
Marletts Street
Ts Pica
F E Miselle
Dagt
Custon
Lnok
Tha
Witean
Saaily
Insian Vz
Carl Anderac
Charlie Wells
Ant
Shalde
Balda
Charlie
Mr. Wells
Mr ‘Wellson
W C T U Meets at Lagrange
The twenty fourth annual session of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union convenes in Lagrange Georgia at the First Methodist church for four days beginning next week. Mayor J D Wemundson Rev Hatcher Walton and professors will give welcome addresses, with the state president Mary Harris Armour delivering the annual address. Nellie Burger national WC T U organizer speaks Wednesday evening and Thursday features Royal Temperance Legion program and a grand gold medal contest at Southern Female College auditorium.
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Taurange
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Methodist Church
Addrensen
J. D Wemundson
Hatcher Walton
R. W. Smith
Keely's Misses Coats On Sale For Fall And Winter
A morning sale offers nearly 100 girls and misses coats in wool fabrics and blends. Styles are traditional with updates. sizes range from ten years to adult. Original prices $7.50 to $18.75. sale price to be announced, aiming to clear the collection in half a day.
New Government Hospital Opens Soon in Savannah
The marina hospital at Savannah built for the government will open to patients in two or three weeks under Surgeon F. W. Mead who arrived to take charge. The change ends government payments to local hospitals for seamen care, harming a major local institution that benefited from such services. The handsome building sits at Abercorn and York, and cost $128,000. Bowden Lithia Water advertised with contact details.
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Savannah
Marina
F. W. Mead
United States
Shaw
Abercorn and
York Streets
Sam Jones Tabernacle Meet At Carterville GA
Sam Jones brings gospel meeting to Carterville with Evangelist Oliver and famed ministers. Prof. E. C. Excell to lead music as Thren services run at 7 and 9 PM. Western and Atlantic Railroad to run special round trips from Atlanta and Dalton on September 15. Chase Arman, General Passenger Agent, issues notice of the excursion.
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Sam Jones
Tabernacle
Cartersville
Western
Atlantic RR
Atlanta
Dalton
Carteraville
Evangeliet Oliver
E. C. Excall
Carteravile
Chase Arman
Valdosta Backs Milltown Air Line Stock Drive
Valdosta citizens pledge about 28000 in stock to support the Milltown Air Line railway extension toward Valdosta and secure right of way and terminal facilities. A Mass meeting in St Petersburg discussed the project with Barney-Smith Car Company and local leaders. An earthquake in France was felt briefly with no casualties or major damage.
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Milltown Air Line
Valdosta
Cutisene
Wireless
Goo Miles
St Petersburg
Tnel
Novon Vremyia
EraDhy
Picknicker riot disrupts moonlit river picnic
In Valdoria on the Withlacoochee River a moonlight gathering of African Americans broke up after gunfire during a late Tuesday incident. Participants fled four miles to the city leaving coats, dining tackle, and boats behind as black fry and tents burned near the fire. Police reports vary but claim many shots were fired and at least one boat disabled.
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Valdoria
Gao
Withlacoschea
Andrew
St Ia
Coata
Hata
Nighttime clash on Brooks County riverfront sparks panic
About weekly gatherings were disrupted when a firing burst from the riverbank near Brooks County sent the crowd scattering. The group had been preparing a feast as the attack began, leaving many in flight and belongings behind as bullets whizzed through the camp.
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Brooks County
O Neal Declared Not Guilty in LaGrange Case
Charges against Rev Ro St O Neal of the African Methodist church in LaGrange were investigated and found unfounded. The accusations, brought by Rev A B R Allen grand master of Forsyth Ga, concerned duties as an elder and related travel, but were dismissed as unfounded.
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C. E. Rowe
Field
South Georgia
Maier & Berkele
Charlie Wella
Ivad Hody
John W. Wells
Hoy
Lagrange
Keely
Keely Company
NEW Hospital
Bowden Lithia
France
Frabout
Urtzburger
Tour Draggin's
Wurtzburger Malt Extract Co
Withlacoochae River
Jh. W. Rountree & Bro
A. K. Hawkes CO
Opticians
Whitehall Street
Ike
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