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Newspaper

Fayetteville News

Location

Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1905

Page

1

County Directory Listing Of Officers And Officials

County directory entry enumerates county officers including Lewis as Ordinary and Sheriff Brown, Clerk Graham, Tax Collector Ward, Treasurer Brown, Surveyor Bennett, Coroner Walker, and others. Road and revenue committee names include Lewis and I Lewis with Adams also listed.

Lewis J. W. Graham B. Brown Midson Simpson J.W. Ward A. Brown R. I. Bennett G. B. Walker

Church schedule and leadership notes in Fayetteville institute listing

The clipping lists church calendars for Baptist and Methodist services with pastors and clerks. It includes W. A. Johnson as Baptist pastor and N. R. Beadles as clerk, and W. IL Speer as Methodist pastor with W. Stell as clerk. It also mentions Fayetteville Institute with J. O. Pettis as principal.

W. A. Johnson N. R. Beadles W. IL. Speer W. J. Stell

School Board Names Members and Chair

The Board of Education names J. B. Posey as Chairman with W. C. Graves M. M. Ooller J. Q. Landrum J. T. McCollum W. N. D. Dixon and O. S. C. serving as members. The action outlines the lineup for the district’s governance.

J.B. Posey W. C. Graves M. M. Ooller J. Q. Landrum J. T. McCollum W.N. D. Dixon

City Officers Listing for Belton Area

Mayor W. J. Stell and eight aldermen are named along with Belton Moore as Chief of Police. Officials listed include A Burks B Thornton W W Redwin W R Camp W L Smith.

W. J. Stell A. Burks B. Thornton W. W. Redwin W.R. Camp W.L. Smith Belton Moore

Freemasonry and Royal Arcanum Meetings in Fayetteville Area

Local lodges and councils announce meeting schedules. Fayetteville Chapter No 58 R A M meets on the first Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock led by J W Kitchens with D P Dickson noted. Mariah Lodge No 130 F and A M holds meetings on the first and third Friday nights led by W M 11 Dickson. Fayetteville Council Royal Arcanum meets on the first and second Tuesday nights with Regent P Mize and Secretary L Pf Roberts. Fayetteville Lodge No 226 IO meets first and third Monday nights led by W Culpepper with Secretary L I Roberts.

Fayetteville R.A. M J. W. Kitchens D.P Dickson Feo Mt Mariah Lodge F. & A. Mineets W. M

Court Terms and Judges for Fayetteville Jurisdictions

The record lists court terms and presiding officers including Superior court on the 3d Monday in March and September with Judge E. J. Reagan and Solicitor General C. H. B. Bloodworth, City Court on the 1st Monday monthly with Judge W. B. Hollingsworth and Bol, Gen, and jury terms on the 1st Monday in January April August and October with Judge A. O. Blalock and Bol Gen.

Superior Court E. J. Reagan C. H. B. Bloodworth City Court of Fayetteville W. B. Hollingsworth A. O. Blalock Bol

Renewal notice prompts quick action on paper delivery

The notice informs paid-up subscribers that delivery will stop when time expires unless renewed. Readers are urged to renew promptly if they see X beside their name on the paper or to contact to continue service.

Strange Light In Sky Seen Over Woodford Vermont

A Woodford Vermont woman reported a cloudless dawn sighting of a canoe shaped object with a gold appearance. Other family members witnessed the strange spectacle before it vanished.

Woodford

Strikers Stand Pat as Chicago Labor Dispute Deepens

Sunday added no shift in stance as seven express firms refuse to reinstate workers and back a boycott plan. The Teamsters Union led by President Shea vows to continue strike until terms are met, with Lumbermen's Association ready to push deliveries to all firms, risking a broad industrial upheaval in Chicago. Alonzo Wygant says settlement hinges on teamsters surrender.

Chi Cagd Teamsters Express Companies Express Teamsters’ Union Shea Lumbermen’s Association Chicago Levy Meyer Employers’ Association Alonzo Wygant United States Express Company

China boycott threat shocks cotton trade in the South

Reports say China may boycott American goods in retaliation for enforcement of the old exclusion law. The move could end a large cotton textile trade with China, drawing wide attention especially in the South.

China South

Death grips Judge Tourgee a noted author and consul

Judge Albion Tourgee of Mayville New York former American consul at Bordeaux France died in Bordeaux Sunday morning of acute uraemia from an old wound. He was widely known as an author with novels A Fool's Errand and Bricks Without Straw about the reconstruction era gaining him nationwide reputation.

Bordeaux France Albion Tourgee Mayville N. Y Judge Tourgee United States

Cotton Seed Crushers Seek Tariff Revision

Before ending its annual session in New Orleans the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association representing 700 mills unanimously passed a resolution urging a revision of the current tariff.

New Orleans Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association

Georgia News Highlights From 1905 Tax Rolls to New Lines

The Comptroller General increases the Atlanta and West Point Rail Road tax to 2 841 436 dollars for 1905. Nurserymen plan Atlanta convention June 22 with visitors from Tennessee to Florida. Augusta gains Savannah River Railroad from Augusta to Clyo about 90 miles. Sasser case verdict of life imprisonment following sensational testimony. Postmaster Warren Bond set for May 27 on embezzlement charge. James Martin in charge. Georgia State Agricultural Society rules updated allowing combined county and individual premiums. No tipping rule explained for Atlanta passenger stations. Georgia Bureau of Immigration planned by ACL and L&N with Colonel Dunlap as chief. Jackson county felony camp to be reformed under a new warden within 30 days. Brown will case appeals for executors of Senator Brown estate. Central of Georgia linked Greenville to Newnan line. 30 miles. Call for statistics on cotton acreage and fertilizer by state officials. Alleged postal fraud case in Augusta against Ross and Reed tied to cotton market scheme. County School Commissioners’ convention endorsements for local taxation, rural high schools, and Arbor Day awards to Hancock, Johnson, Twiggs, Jackson, and Franklin.

Macon Southern Educational Journal Park White Chapman Merritt Hancock County Johnson, Twiggs Jackson Franklin

Louisville & Nashville Railroads Confederate Veterans Reunion

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces low fare round trip tickets to the Confederate Veterans Reunion in Louisville Kentucky on June 14 to 16 1905 with stopovers at Mammoth Cave. Tickets go on sale June 1 2 8 and 12 with full information from J G Hollenbeck district passenger agent Atlanta Ga.

Confederate Veterans Reunion Louisville Mammoth Caye America Battle Fields J. G. Hollenbeck Atlanta

Outlaws Slain In Jolo Campaign By Gen Wood

War Department reports General Leonard Wood campaign against Moro outlaws and Sultan followers ended in action on island of Jolo. Nine enlisted men killed and twenty one wounded. two constabulary killed. many officers praised the troops for a difficult jungle assault. Names of the fallen and report details listed by General Wood.

Manila Leonard Wood Sulu Jolo Borneo Wood Zamboanga War Department Washington Corbin Dumaguete Sultan Burfard General Wood Samuel Weaver Twenty-Second Infantry Eli Howell Daniel Newport Early E. Sansoucie

Southern Cotton Association to publish new crop report

President Jordan announces that on June 1 this year the association will issue the most complete cotton crop report ever published. A meeting of state secretaries is set for May 30 in New Orleans to consolidate and issue the report.

Cotton Association Southern Cotton Association Jordan New Orleans

Seaboard Property Valuation to Be Set by Arbitration Board

The Georgia assessors value Seaboard Air Line Railroad property in the state at 11,186,000 dollars, about four million more than 1905 returns. Seaboard reduced its 1906 return versus 1904 by 2,560,000, arguing taxation on too high a valuation. The case advances to an arbitration board for decision.

Seaboard W. A. Wright Georgia Seaboard Air Sine Railroad Company

Slayer of Sergius Dies in St. Petersburg

Ivan Kalieff the assassin who killed Grand Duke Sergius on February 17 in Moscow was executed in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. He reportedly hailed from a noble Russian family and his brother, an army officer, attempted suicide upon learning of the deed.

Ivan Kalieff St. Petersburg Grand Duke Sergius Moscow Kalelil

China vows retaliation over American goods boycott

Chinese legation in Washington declares Beijing will oppose the U S boycott of American products. A diplomat says China will not buy any American goods while the United States excludes or deports Chinese nationals, citing past treaties and their expirations. The remark notes potential harm to U S cotton growers and mills in the South as China is a major cotton importer.

China Washington America United States South

Parry Re-Elected President at NAM Closing Session

The National Association of Manufacturers wrapped up its Atlanta session as David M. Parry of Indianapolis was unanimously re-elected president after a heated contest over nomination. D. A. Tompkins of Charlotte was chosen to succeed himself and F. H. Stillman of New York was re-elected treasurer. A vice president for each state was elected.

F. H. Stillman New York Association

Foreign Agents Ordered to Leave Vladivostok Fortress

Richard S. Greener, American commercial agent in Vladivostok, reports that all foreign commercial agents have been instructed to depart the Vladivostok fortress. Greener is leaving Vladivostok for Harborowski, and authorities may follow Port Arthur precedent as a sign of approaching hostilities.

Richard S. Greener Vladivostok State Department Greener Harborowski Port Arthur

Shea Blocks Peace Move At Chicago Meeting

President Cornelius P. Shea of the Teamsters International Union rejected arbitration between team owners and the union. He said he never agreed to arbitration on whether the teamsters should deliver to boycotted houses, jolting the ongoing peace efforts.

Teamsters Chicago Cornelius P. Shea Teamsters’ International Union Team Owners’ Association Teamsters’ Union Shea

Robbers Burn Oil Plant in Raleigh Fire

A fierce blaze destroyed the Standard Oil warehouse and offices in Raleigh North Carolina on Saturday morning. About 30 000 gallons of oil burned, five mules died, and watchman Nathan Strickland was found dead in the debris after the safe was dynamited. The loss is estimated around 9000 dollars with under 50 dollars missing.

Standard Raleigh Standard Oil Company N. C Nathan Strickland

Storm Thrashes Omaha Building. Three Dead, Six Hurt

A three-story building housing the Omaha Casket company collapsed Wednesday afternoon during a wind storm in Omaha Nebraska. Three persons were killed and six injured. most victims were employees of the firm.

Omaha Nebraska Neb Omaha Casket Company

Spread of Teamsters Strike Expands in Chicago

The Chicago strike spread on Monday as lumber firm drivers halted work after orders to deliver to boycotted homes. President Shea warned the strike would not extend unless employers insisted on such deliveries. Additional industries may be drawn in the conflict.

Chicago Shea

Appeals to Federal Court In Atlanta Pool Room Case

National District Telegraph files bill for temporary injunction against the city of Atlanta in the U S court as part of ongoing fight over pool rooms and betting on horse races. The move marks a high point in the battles over gambling and pool room operations in the city.

Atlanta United States National District Telegraph Company

Sixteenth US Infantry Departs Fort McPherson for Philippines

The Sixteenth United States Infantry leaves Fort McPherson Georgia on a Saturday morning for the Philippines. About 850 soldiers and officers travel to San Francisco in three special trains via the Seaboard Air Line to Birmingham then California. Rail fares total 18.24 dollars for enlisted men and 21.90 dollars for officers.

United States Infantry Fort McPherson Philippines San Francisco Birmingham California

Turpentine Market Record Set in Savannah

A new price record for spirits of turpentine was established in Savannah on Friday as the board of trade saw prices rise by 65 1 2 cents in a historic advance not seen since wartime times.

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Directory Comr's B. Lewis J. I. Lewis J. W. Adams Trustees School Glover Lawir W. G. Smith J.r McCollum J. M. Jackson Fayetteville Institute J. O. Pettis A. B Board OF Education N.P J W Lieckson W Kitchens J W Simpson J B Mitchell J Garter N P Tom West John Turner G Wallis J P Progdon John M Franklin Rufe Brogdon Ienry Jackson Edmondson Wm Burdett K V Adams Walker A Webb B Adams A Leach J, Jones W Spratlin E $ Ward M Arnall J B Carson G Jones W F Jones JE Spurlin W A Wesley Pat Georgia News Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company Tennessee Alabama Mississippi South Carolina Florida Augusta Savannah River Railroad Company Richmond County Clyo Effingham County Richmond Burke, Screven Effingham Sasser Sylvania Warren Bond John R. Warren Still More Savannah Postoce James Martin Georgia State Agricultural Society Fair Committee Terminal Company State Prison Commission Jackson County Jackson County Board of Commissioners Jackson County Grand Jury Court of Ordinary B. L. Connally Elijah Brown George Brown Sally Brown Joseph B. Brown Tuliu8 Brown Joseph M. Brown Brown Julius Brown Central M. L. Johnson Ctizens Johnson United States Court Laurent Ross H. C. Reed Lane Daniel J. Sully THE Louisville & Nashville Railroad Mercury Louisville Courisr Journal Southern Railway W.a.turk S.H. Hardwick Agen Wasnittiaton D.C W.H. Taylge Atlanta, Ga WIM Parry APS Dr. King
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