With A Touch Of Color In Judge Ormond's Court
In Judge Walter Ormond's court a parade of humorous African American anecdotes is recounted. The stories feature a prominent Atlanta attorney and a courtroom mischief with a sheriff, a man named Ned, and a fish tale tied to a whining exchange. A tale of two women and a negro club also appears, illustrating courtroom banter, racial stereotypes, and local humor in a historic setting.
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R. A. S. Johnson
Walter Ormond
Ham
Atlanta
Ned
Marster
Insulting Two Girls Charged in Penny Wonderland
Accused of insulting two girls 12 or 14 years old on Peachtree Street, I. T. Martin of Edgewood was jailed by Bleyele Policeman Free man. He was released on $5.75 collateral and did not appear in police court Monday. The girls Nora Dumas and Viola Franklin testified, stating Martin approached them in Penny Wonderland and acted improperly.
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Peachtree Street
I. T. Martin
Edgewood
Bleyele
Freeman
Martin
Jennings
Nora Dumas
Mankum Street
Viola Franklin
Eneum Street
Bridal Silver: A Studied Corner of Our Stock
Bridal silver remains an important, carefully studied part of the stock. The line emphasizes quality and selection for wedding needs, reflecting a shop focus on durable, elegant pieces for brides and special vows.
Deaths and Funerals for Local Residents
Funeral services were held at multiple residences including No M4 Peeples Street for George Benjamin Robert and Westview Interment for infant L D Montgomery Jr. Ruth Wells infant daughter of W M Wells was buried at Nancy Creek. Hugh C Christian, son of J C Christian, interred at Westview after services at 696 Washington Street. Denlasd Cemetery hosted services for 8. Finn custodian of the local Jewish synagogue. Margret Der not specified. 102 Oakland Street advertises silver and household goods for sale.
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George Benjamin Robert
Bete Benjamin
H. C. Robert
Peeples Street
Westview
L. D. Montgomery, Jr
L. D. Montgomery
Love Street
Hugh Christian
J. C. Christian
Washington Street
Limae
Ruth Wells
W. M. Wells
Nancy Creek
Finn
Soratta
Margaret Dernot
Birnie Waest
Oakland Street
Eva Pearl Settles Infant Daughter Interment
Eva Pearl Settles infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Setten will be taken to interment. Funeral services were held with remaining family.
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Eva Pearl Settles
Daugh
Schwab to Build $1,000,000 Auto Plant at Bethlehem
Bethlehem reports Charles M. Schwab has decided to construct a $1,000,000 automobile plant at the Bethlehem works. The project intends to expand production capacity and create jobs, signaling a major investment by Schwab's interests in the region.
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Schwab
Bethlehem
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Works
Woman’s Heroism Saves Man’s Life in Snakebite
Special to The Georgian from Spartanburg South Carolina June 4 a Sumter county woman intervened when George Purdy son of Judge R C Purdy was bitten by a rattlesnake She cut the wound to promote bleeding and then sucked out the venom aided by a boy bringing brandy The snake had twelve rattles and was killed The young man began to recover with the poison drawn from the wound</s>
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Spartanburg
8. C
Sumter County
George Purdy
R. C. Purdy
Mra
J. Dick
Mra. Dick
Neose Een
Hat bore the name of an Atlanta firm found dead in Dallas
Dallas June 4. A dead body of an unknown African American man was found just outside Dallas city limits. Police say the name on the hat identified no firm and no clear leads emerged. The case remains unsolved as investigators review clues and search for witnesses.
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Atlanta
Dallas
Tex
Funeral notices and obituaries from a Georgia area item
Fragmented obituary and funeral notices list several individuals with vague details. Included are mentions of interment at Oakland cemetery, services led by Dr W W An Drum, and relatives such as Mrs Cornelius Thurman and Miss Sammie Morton. Another entry notes John J Jordan and John Callin, with scattered dates and residences.
Cowan's bondsmen withdraw surrender of Cowan
Joseph T. Cowan a prominent Dallas citizen charged two weeks ago with misusing the mails was surrendered by his bondsmen and placed in Dallas county jail. His bond of 1000 was forfeited after fears he would flee the county. Cowan's attorneys seek another hearing and another bond for the state’s district attorney.
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Dallas
Tex
Joseph T. Cowan
Dallas County
Cowan
Atto W
Postoffice Receipts Show A Big Increase
Postmaster Blodgett released the monthly statement, showing a 17 percent rise in May receipts compared with May 1906, marking a seven year total increase of 36,682 dollars and 72 cents.
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Blodgett
Homecoming week for Kentuckians sleepers Atlanta to Louisville
Through sleepers operate on the Atlanta to Louisville route during Homecoming week with three daily trains from Atlanta and through sleeping cars on the 4:50 p.m. trains to Louisville on June 10 and 11 arriving Louisville next morning. Tickets extend to July 23. Information available from J A Thomas or C B Walker at 474 Peachtree, Union Station. Charles E Harman, General Passenger Agent.
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Atlanta
Louisville
Eas
Nashville
Perus Emate
Chattanooga
Mammoth Ca
Minister Enjoined by Church Elders in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga on June 4 Rev Henry Schwan pastor of Highland Park Christian Church was enjoined in the chancery court from preaching to his flock by elders H L McFarland and J L Graham. He did not appear in the pulpit Sunday. The bill alleges incompetence boasted of continuing to preach usurped elders authority and contract details follow.
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Chattanooga
Tean
Henry Schwan
Highland Park Christian Church
Highland Park
Chancery Court
H. L. McFarland
J. JL. Graham
Schwan
Board of Elders
Wealthy Columbus Merchant Dies at Home
Read in The Georgian. L. Till, planter and member of the county board of commissioners for fourteen years, died at his home in Columbus. He directed the Popourt national bank, led Empire Mills Company, and served as director of city mills and Hamburger cotton. Survived by wife and sister, his fortune spanned Georgia and Alabama. Funeral set for 6 o'clock this afternoon.
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Savin
L. Tillat
Board of County Commissioners
Popourt National Bank
Empire Mills Company
City Mills
Hamburger Cotton
Wre
Borance
Tara Tert
Georgia
Alabama
Dr. McAfee Fined For Dodging Court In Atlanta
Dr M T McAfee of the Acme Pharmacy on Decatur Street was fined 6.75 by a Fulton County judge for contempt of court after skipping a scheduled trial. He returned to Atlanta yesterday and was taken into custody by detectives from Sanford. The Fulton County grand jury had indicted him in the matter. He claimed he avoided court due to rumors of a bad case and unfamiliar witnesses.
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M. T. McAfee
Acme
Decatur Street
McAfee
Atlanta
Lebee Taeome
Telegraphers organize union at Gainesville Georgia
Especial to The Georgian Gainesville Ga June 4 Local union No 120 Commercial Telegraphers Union of America forms with ten charter members and hopes for five or six more as soon as the lodge opens The slate lists A J Collins first vice president J J Carter secretary treasurer and other officers An executive committee includes J J Carter F J Hopkins T J Norton S M Benton and Brannon Mont from Birmingham No 2 assisted the new Gainesville unit members celebrated with a luncheon at the Arlington hotel for lunch and tea.
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Gainesville
Arlington Hotel
Southern prepares for Kentucky week homecoming
The Southern railway plans special sleepers attached to the regular train to Louisville for the June 13 to 17 state homecoming. The service offers low round trip rates and direct early morning and afternoon departures from the Terminal station. Reservations are already under way as Kentucky natives in Georgia join visitors for the Blue Grass event.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Southern Railway
Louleville
Blue Grass
Geor
Ria
Nea
Gordon Institute Baseball Team Sets Season Record
The Gordon Institute baseball club posts eight wins in ten games as the faculty athletic department and Marineville celebrate the team. A rough start with The Eye High School and a disrupted camp week in Macon contributed to one early loss, then Gordon rebounded to beat T B Lee 2 to 0 before later defeating them again 2 to 0.
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Apedal
Nesville
Inne
Gordon Institute
Marineville
Gordon
Kies
Eye’ High School of
Atlanta
Gordon Boys
Pane ‘Woodward
T.B. Lee
Macon
Ole
B. Lee
St Aim Ponent
Work-outs At Gravesend
Gravesend workouts show horses like Mabel Richard and Eugenia Burch clocking several furlongs in brisk times. Notable efforts include six furlongs near 1 00 and mile runs around 1 47 to 1 60. Trainers report solid pace and readiness for upcoming racing programs.
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Gravesend
Mabel Richard
Tn Trim
Heyy
Eugenia Burch
Reneengs
New Baseball League Formed in England
A new baseball league is formed in England by a private leased wire report from London dated June 4. The Kugiteh medmll League will start its regular schedule on a Saturday. Rules specify adjustments to season structure and player assignments as the league prepares to begin competition.
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NEW Baseball League
England
London
Bevenelaire
Kugiteh Medmll
Ree
Aaron
Vaudeville Preview at Casino With Top Acts Tonight
At the theater the season’s bill will be offered tonight at the Casino. Six acts promise genuine entertainment with the DeMuthe troupe offering whirlwind tapping and Azra presenting musical interludes. Lewis and Green, the Gestatis musical portion, and the carmeragraph act round out an elaborate, expensive program anticipated to delight patrons.
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DeMuthe
Lewis and Green
Azra
Training School to Remain in Huntague June 4
The Conder Training School of the city will remain here permanently. Prot. a &
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Huntague
Als
Conder
Grant and Thornton Again Champions
Grant and Thornton successfully defend their Gulf State title in New Orleans against Millett and Post. The Atlanta duo clinch the stagies championship and plan to travel to Atlanta for further honors.
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New Orleans
Lag Jone
Amd Thornton
Atlanta
Gulf State
Millett and
Post
Mr. Ho
Howore
Racing Begins at Kenilworth Park Derby Meets Area
Racing opens at Kenilworth park with the Buffalo Derby as a highlight. Dozens of horses from the United States and Canada are quartered at the track for a 39 day meeting valued at over 1.08. The event promises days of notable pace and competition in Buffalo, North Carolina.
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Buffalo
N. C
Kenilworth Park
Thie Aod
Canada
Virginia Tennis Championship Opens at Country Club
Virginia tennis championship opened at the Country Club in Norfolk with the 10th annual tournament ahead. The men’s and women’s events began with early matches. remaining rounds will continue through the week, spotlighting singles and doubles titles.
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Norfolk
Virginia
The Chief's Blowout in Atlanta Baseball Scene
Fragmented report notes Atlanta visiting as guests amid a large day long event. Mentions Boston Americans, Washington team, Mike Vine suspends Arthur J over a dispute. Birmingham and New Orleans players referenced. Charley Schwarte involved in a seven day matter under review.
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Atlanta Baseball Team
Chletner
Mike Vine
Arther J
Birmingham
Charley Schwarte
Case of fear and a plea for aid in Huntsville
A garbled notice from Huntsville Alabama mentions a case of fear and a plea for funds to enable surgery or expert care. It notes a person needing life saving treatment and appeals for donations be sent to a local address for forwarding to the proper agency. The piece also reports the resignation of an inspector in June.
Dr Torrey Moves Office to Pryor Street Atlanta
Dr Torrey has relocated to 375 Pryor Street Atlanta Georgia with new contact options including Atlanta phone 411 and Bell number 1096.
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DR. Torrey
Pryor St
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Bell
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Trust Company OF GA
Equitable Building
Lable
Ernest Woodruff
J. Carroll Payne
S&s
Clifford L.ander
A. W. Calhoun
Charles A. Coneli
Charles A. Davis
Thomas K, Glenn Joel Hugh T. IN
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Robert J. Lowry
H. E. W. Palmer
W. G. Raoulchas
A. Wickersham
George Winship
Justice Ormond
Edge
Oman
Jedge
Gary
Mr. Ormond
Briles
W. C. Burdette
Mra. Caer Wynn
Nassib A.ein
New New York
Shibley
United States
Ining
Oakland Cemetery
W. W. Andrum
Cornelius Thurman
Puneral
Cornelius ‘Thurman
Ferien Avenue
Sammie Morton
Grady
Colquitt
Gotaulte
Gay
John J. Jordan
Lakewood
John Calli
John Callin
J. A. Thomas
C. B. Walker
Cp&t
Peacitree Viedeet
Union Pass
Sta
Charles E. Harman
Church Board
Columbus
DR. M'Afee
Daruggist
Southern
Richeoh
Willian
Hieber
Gordan
Jon
Don
Ee Certer
Grant and Thornton
Kenilworth
Litte Tock
Mieher
Beaton
Mughos
Washington
Mamanee
Huntsville
Ala
Lesile
Pest
American Baptist Publication Society
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