Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-30
NEWS OF GEORGIA CITIES
TOLD IN BRIEF FORM

FAIRBURN.-The Odd Fellows at this place
celebrated their anniversary Monday night
speaker of the evening Speeches were also
made by DR.. J. F. Longino and Col. c. e.
Smith. Music was furnished by local talent
wAsHINGToN.-The Washington Telephone
company has begun to install new equipment
in its plant by placing a large cable instead
Of the numerous wires that have given unsat-
isfactory service. The business OF the plant
has grown to such large proportions that II
was found that the already numerous wires
were source Of unsatisfactory service and
expense, and new equipment became a necessi-
~, hence the cable.
COLUMBUs.-John Frank. arrested last
week fer the violation of the prohibition law,
was Tuesday bound over to the superior court
under a bond or $500 for his appearance TO
answer to two charges, enc for keeping whis-
ky in his place Of business and the other
for selling whisky.
CoLUMBUs.-The hull for the big dredge
No. T. of the Chattahoochee Improvement fleet
street had a successful launching Monday
afternoon. The dredge when completed, will
work out channel Of fifty feet.
SAVANNAH. A. Herman, a policeman
in the employ Of the Atlantic Coast Line
railway, who was shot by brass thief on
will get well. He is now at st. Josephs hos
pital. The bullet from the negro's pistol was
diverted by a bunch of keys in y officer s
pocket and did not reach a vital spot. It
was thought at first Herman would die, but
II is now announced that he viii get well in
short time.
SAvANNAH.-At the Catholic library hall
Wednesday the Chatham Agricultural club
was organized. This combination is going to
work for the good of all the truckers in he
county and 1t Is expected it Will be a pro-
nounced success. 1t is hoped to keep a modern
canning plant supplied with material through
fHa eff ~ he NJ Ofz
ton and the other truck growers about Sa-
vannah. Truck never in better shape
than now, and there will be thousands of dol
lars worth to send to market in a very
short time.
sAvANNAH.-The case against Dr E. S.
Galloway, a principal in the publ'c schools.
who was arrested for having bea~~u a pupil.
was nolprossed in the city court Tuesday. The
paunts of the hey upon whom the punishment
was inflicted decided they would not prose-
cute the case.
MILNER.-Hon. Jaseph L. Stoppelbein, head
consul for the Georgia jurisdiction, Woodmen
of the World. delivered public address on the
principles of Woodcraft' here recently. This
address was given under the auspices of the
local camp Woodmen of the World. After the
address the audience repaired to the Forest
of Red Elm camp. its guests, where refresh
ments were served.
wAYCRosS.- Fourth Annual Holmes,
I Camp meeting viii be held in this city begin
ming May eth and running until May 16. The
/ meeting will be conducted by E. A FergersoI
and W. B. Yates. Both of these workers ART
well known in Waycross. having held meet
/ ing here two years ago. The services will be
held in a big tent on Albany avenue.
: WAYCROSS.- the auspices of the wo-
I mans Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. c. A. a lit.le
play. or mock trial. will be given Friday
evening. which promises to be of unusual in
crest. The farce is entitled Breach Of
Promise Suit and the leading parts will =,
taken by prominent members of the local har
Eadge John T. Myers, of the city court will he
he defendant. Judge Frank Park. who is pre-
siding in the superior court this week for Judg,
7. A. Parker, Will be the presiding officer
The places of other officials. witnesses, ETC.
viii be filled by leading attorneys and the
Jury box will be filled by twelve good men and
true taken from among the leading business
and professional men of the city.