Glynn Primary Set Shows Close Contests In County
Glynn county voters head to polls with key races for state senate sheriff and local offices. Top clashes feature A J Gravatt against W F Symons for the Fourth District senate and W H Berrie against Walter T Owens for sheriff. Polls run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Brunswick and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in county precincts.
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Glynn County
A. J. Gravatt
W. F. Symons
State Senate
Legion
Crevatt
W. H. Berrie
W. T. Owens
E. C. Butts
Clergy Superior Court
Henry F. du Bignon
Walter T. Owens
H. S. Lee
Hiram J. Read
John E. Dubberley
Taylor B. Ferguson
George C. Myers
A. Penniman
G. A. H. Jennings
Hardy M. Turner
Names listed in military hospital roster excerpt
The page shows a sequence of names including Albert Fendig, A. D. Gale, D. W. Krauss, Co. G. Moore, R. E. Owens, F. B. Twitty, E. D. Walter, Jd. D. Gould, and others like G. W. Rateliffe and George Sapp, suggesting a roster or roll call associated with a medical or military unit.
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R. E. Owens
F. B. Twitty
E. D. Walter
D. Gould
Million Dollar Life Policy Tied to Machen's Rail Plan
Col B C Machen, a key figure in the Brunswick and Birmingham railroad project, is the subject of a reported one million dollar life insurance policy. financiers reportedly demanded coverage to protect their investment, deeming Machen essential to the project’s success and its eventual completion to Birmingham.
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Avanta Constitution
Col. B.C. Machen
Col. Machen
Jekyl
Wall Street Plac
Wall Street
B. & B. Railroad
Col Machen
New York
Hness
Atlanta
Jekyl Island
Georgia
Col. BE
Machen
J. P Morgan
Southern Railway
Brunswick
Birmingham
Brunswick and
Willin
Revival Meetings Open With Small Attendance in Brunswick
Dr. Munhall opened revival meetings to a largely empty Brunswick auditorium yet voiced confidence that locals will respond to their civic duties. Prof. and Mrs. Moore of Philadelphia Baptist Church lead the choir, drawing attendees, while Prof. Lowe plans a free stereopticon exhibit Saturday night. A young people’s meeting is set for Sunday at 3 PM for ages twelve to twenty five.
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Munhall
Brunswick
Germantown
Valdosta Prepares for Georgia Knights Meet
Valdosta plans a two day Grand Lodge gathering of Knights of Pythias May 20 and 21 with arrivals, receptions, parades, and multiple sessions. Notables include Grand Chancellor Frank A. Hooper and Judge John P. Ross among speakers. Brunswick lodges and many local Knights expected.
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Valdosta
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Georgia
City Opera House
C. C. Carson
J. R. Walker
Valdosta Lodge
Frank A. Hooper
South Georgia
J. M. Wilkinson
Hamilton Douglas
South
Tenant Lomax
Montgomery
Pine Park
Georgia Brigade
Faith and Friendship
John P. Ross
Macon
Brunswick
Knights of Pythian
Brunswick to Play Fernandina in Return Baseball Match
The Brunswick baseball team plans to meet Fernandina soon in a return game after Fernandina’s recent defeat by Brunswick. The Fernandina club seeks revenge, while Brunswick players continue practice and claim they will win on the Fernandina diamond.
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Brunswick
Fernandina
Excursion Planned by Catholic Ladies to St Simon
The Ladies Aid Society of Xaviers Catholic Church announces a May 22 excursion to St Simon. A band will accompany the party and a dance at the pavilion will be included at no extra cost. The event aims to benefit a charitable cause and hopes for strong patronage.
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St. Simon
Ladies Aid Society
Xaviers Catholic Church
St Simon
Ghouls Begin Their Prey On Victims In Saint Pierre
An old Georgia advertisement reports a scare story and notes a cottage sale inquiry. Mr C B Murphy of Waycross sent a note and enclosed a check praising The News as a fine advertising medium. Victims and ghoul imagery appear in the fragment.
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Saint Pierre
Georgia
C. BE. Murphy
Waycross
St. Simon
Mr. Murphy
Tragic Scenes From St Pierre After Mt Pelée Eruption
Reports from Fort de France dated May 14 describe a devastated St Pierre with widespread cremation of bodies, looting of the dead, and a grim scene as French troops attempt to inter victims. The Potomac brings relief supplies and arrests looters while Mont Pelee continues to vent. conditions on Martinique deteriorate as churches fill for memorial services.
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Fort de France
Island of
Martinque
St. Pierre
Potomac
B. B. McCormick
Suchet
United States
St. Vincent
Mont Pelee
Monllege
Savannah to Fight the Pesky Mosquito
Savannah authorities declare a mosquito war using kerosine oil in street catch basins. Initial cleaning applies half a cup, later cleanings use a teaspoon, aiming to curb central city swarms though outskirts may persist. Extends to Tybee island and Fort Screven garrison as officials join efforts with regional leaders.
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Savannah
Tybee Island
Fort Screven
Eagan
Jetral Railway
Sprinkler Use Limited by Brunswick Water Company
The Brunswick Light and Water Co urges water-takers to observe a city ordinance due to a small reservoir of 134 000 gallons. Until a larger reservoir is built, sprinklers may be used only at prescribed hours. Major Green asks for public cooperation and reminds residents the matter is legally enforcable.
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Brunswick Light & Water Co
Major Green
Water-Taker Warning From Local Utility
Citizens using sprinklers must follow the water company's rules permitting use only from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. An inspector will check for excessive or off hours and water will be shut off if sprinklers run outside the allowed window. Heed the warning from B. L. & W. Co.
Pension blanks available for 1902 in Glynneoonty region
Ordinary Dart and county veterans and widows can obtain 1902 pension blanks by visiting the ordinary or deputy. Applications must be filed with the pension commissioner in Atlanta between May 1 and September 30.
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Dart
Glynneoonty
Pension Commissioner
Atlanta
Banquet Honors Plant System President Erwin
The Savannah Morning News reports President R. G. Erwin of the Plant System spoke at a banquet at Bannon Lodge in his honor. His address engaged the audience and drew special attention to Plant System affairs. C. W. E. Kay of the city attended the event.
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Savannah
R. G. Erwin
Bannon Lodge
W. E. Kay
Workmen at Jim Carters Handle Gool Labor
No Strikers are employed at Jim Carters, only first class workmen who know how to do gool work.
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Jim Carter
Betting heats up in senatorial race with odds offered
Betting men crowded the scene as the senatorial race intensified. The Cravatt faction pushed odds of three to two and higher, with three leading Cravatt supporters each staking 3900 dollars, while Symons backers also laid down bets and took many wagers.
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Crovatt
Cravatt
Symons
Captain Newman Describes Knights of Pythias Frisco Trip
Captain T. Newman of Oglethorpe division previews the Knights of Pythias national convention in San Francisco August 10 to 20. He notes California hospitality, side trips to orange groves, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Hotel Del Monte, and Lick Observatory, and urges Pythians to visit the state’s western frontier.
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Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
T. Newman
Oglethorpe
Brunswicks
Pythians
United States
California
Order
Great Pacific State
Lake Tahoe
Sierra
Yosemite
Hotel del Monte
Lick Observatory
City Court Delays Session Until Tomorrow
Due to the democratic primary today the city court will not meet until tomorrow. Judge Reynolds of Waycross is expected to preside in matters where Judge Sparks is disqualified. Deputy Clerk Townsend notifies jurors parties and witnesses to appear tomorrow.
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Reynolds
Waycross
Sparks
Townsend
For Sale One Small House and Lot on A Street
One small house with lot near gas house offered for sale. Price five hundred dollars with monthly payments arranged. Brobston Fendig and Co.
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Brobston, Fendig & Co
Corrected List of Ushers for Dr. Munhall’s Meeting
The corrected usher list includes A. Riggsbee as chairman and J. R. Knibb, R. E. Owens, W. D. Bailey, Bruce Carrol, C. F. Bloodworth, O. C. and Al lie Johannessen, A. M. Way, Edwin Dart, F. L. Stacy, J. J. Vickers, W. E. Fouche, D. W. Krauss, W. C. Brown, W. W. Miller, F. M. Ulsch, and J. A. Wright listed for Dr. Munhall's meeting.
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Dr. Munhall
A. Riggsbee
J. R. Knibb
R. E. Owens
W. D. Bailey
Bruce Carrol
C. F. Bloodworth
O. C
Allie Johannessen
A. M. Way
Edwin Dart
F. L. Stacy
J. J. Vickers
W. E. Fouche
D. W. Krauss
W. C. Brown
W. W
Omnibus claims bill sent back to conference
The omnibus claims bill addressing Civil War property destruction claims and French pollation, Selfridge board, and others was before the House. It was returned to conference with instructions to oppose Senate amendments inserting the Selfridge claims.
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Washington
House
Senate
Free Exhibition of Art in Brunswick from Monday
Wilson's studio opens a ten day display of enlarged colored portraits praised as the handsomest collection yet shown in Brunswick. Ladies are especially invited. A rare treat.
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Wilson
Brunswick
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Glynn
Tured One
J. T. Lawbright
Re Cox
J. B. Dart
J. D. Gould
John Postell
Wm. Taylor
Frank Scarlett
W. F. Knight
R. J. Matthews
T. W. Laamb
Charlton Wright
Joseph
A. J. Cravatt
City of
J. J. Lott
Constant Miller, Co
D. Ogg
John R. Doerflinger
Davis Dubberley
Robert L. Ratcliffe
W. R. Townsend
J. B. Wright
Democratic Executive Committee
Frank D. Aiken
J. O. Beasley
J. T. Dent
Albert Fendig
A. D. Gale
Co. G. Moore
G. W. Rateliffe
G. W. Arnett
J. A. Williamson
B. F. Lewis
W. H Crofton
George Sapp
Pierpont Morgan
Lowe
Georgia Knights
Grand Lodge K. OF P
Florida Boys
THE
SECON
Light and Water Company
Pension
Erwin
Captain Newman
Golden Gate
Hitch
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