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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
To Settle Lands

PASCAGOULA.-L G. Butler, lmnl-
grafton agent of the Pascagoula North
ern railroad, left today for points in the
east and northwest, where he expects to
interest farmers in the cut-over lands
along the line of the road. In order to
induce a thirty class of farmers TO To-
cate in this section the lands will be
offered at a low figure. There are sew
eral small towns between Evanston and
Moss Point which are being rapidly set
tIed-Hurley, Agricola, Bigg Point and
Farleston Large crops of corn, sugar
cane, rice and sweet potatoes are IN a
high state of cultivation through that
sectionof Jackson county.
Frank H. Lewis, candidate for con-
gress to succeed Hon. E. ]. Bowers, was
here today on a brief visit to his fam
i.y.
Leader Fred Hess of the Fishermen OF
GaIilee. was interviewed today by sew
eraI newspaper writer's Immediately dr-
ter taking his forenoon wade and medi-
tstion in the bay. The new ordSr Is
gaining in strength. Its motto is Uni
ted states of the world for peace and
good will toward all men irrespective of
creed.
JACKSON.-Direc Hutchinson. in
charge of the farmers institute WORK
in Mississippi, has just completed a
suuplemental list of institutes which
have been arranged for and scheduled
since publication of the main list an
nounced about three weeks ago. The
new Institutes are
Alfalfa County-August 20, Shady
Grove; August 30. Providence; August
81, Rainwater school.
Cyhoctaw County-August 81, Reid;
September 1, Derma; September ?, Slate
Springs.
chickaway County-August 80, Van
vleet.
Claiborne county-August %, Port Glib
son.
Holmes County-september 1, Lexing-
ton.
Ittawamba County-August 81, New
Salem: August 20. Tilden.
Jefferson County-August "a. Fayette
I>owndes County-August p, Mount
Vernon; August %. Dowdie school house
Madison County-September and 3,
Camden.
Marshall County-August p. Holly
Springs.
Monroe County-August "a, Hamilton;
August 25, New Hope; August 2e, Wren.
Montgomery County-August q, VINO
ma.
Pamela County-August 81, Como.
Perry County-August 26 and q, Hat
tiesburg.
Prentiss County-August Is. Boone
Vile; August rs. Wheeler.
Tate County-August 30, Senatobia.
Tippah County-August %, Ripley.
Union County-August %, Moline; Au-
gust "a, Concord school.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Oruanize for Good Roads

IEXINGTON.-A county good rodus
organization was effected here today
following an able and instructive al
dress on the subject OF GOOD roaos py
II winslow. of the United States de-
psrtment of agriculture. The following
Temporary officers were elected: w. w.
Barre. president; S. L. Dreher vice pres
ident; Karl F. Oswald, secretary. on
account of the pressing work on the
farm and the prevailing good weather
there were but few persons in attend
ance.
The meeting was held under the aus
pices of the Columbia Record. the party
arriving here from Edgefeld this morn
ing. and Mr.. c. Wardlaw Norman, for
mer secretary of the Columbia Chamber
of Commerce, being in charge OF the
marty. Mr.. Norman. being well known
and popular here, was warmly greeted
by his host of friends.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Lejnuton Farmers Meet

LExINGTON.-The Lexington Coun-
Nv Corn Growers association met here
YESTERDAY with fairly good attendance.
Papers were read by Prof. S. S. Lindler,
]. Weir Addy and Gus Barre, which
were both interesting and instructive.
Speeches or talks were made by others,
among whom being c. A. Derrick, one OF
the experts in the employ of the govern
ment In the county farm demonstration
work. Crop prospects are anything but
promising in most sections, according to
the statement of those in attendance
yesterday, but, at the same time, 1t was
stated that much good corn is growing
throughout the county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
GEORGIA'S COTTON CROP
OFF NEARLY 40 PER CENT

Georgia's cotton crop will fall con-
siderably short of 100000 bales this year.
according to the quarterly crop estimate
issued Wednesday morning by the state
department of agriculture, through Com
missioner Thomas G.. Hudson and Assis-
tant Commissioner r. F. WrightIt is
estimated that the 1910 crop will represent
only So per cent of the 1909 crop, which
yielded 100000 bales.
The report estimates that per cent
of the total acreage has been abandoned
on account Of weather conditions.
1t is estimated that per cent of the
acreage of the corn crop has been aban-
doned on account of weather conditions,
and that the crop will be IS per cent OF
last years corn yield.
The estimates are based upon informa-
ton gathered by the department of ag-
riculture from every county in the state
and Is regarded by crop experts az the
=~zx baat baronnAtar obtainahls-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Texas
Brenham'S First Bale

BRENHA M.-Brenham's first bale came
in today, eight days ahead of last years
record, and one day behind the score
made by 1908. Dan H. Matthews, Of
Chappen Hill. brought in the premier
bale. He has made the same record for
three years. Winkelmann & Bohne were
the purchasers, they having had the dis
tinction of buying the first bale for
three years. The cotton brought IA IL
cents a pound and a premium of $50.
The bale was placed on a float and
street parade given, with the Second
Regiment band leading the way. The
growers and the buyers rode at the head
Of the parade in an automobile.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
CanteIoupe Shipments

ROCKY MOUNTING shipments OF
cantaloupes to the northern markets is
now well under way by the Atlantic
Coast line and on yesterday there were
20 cars routed north from the Benefits
Vile and Wilmington branches OF the
company. With the exception OF the
melon and cantaloupe shipments the
freight traffic is light just at present
and freight shipments OF other produce
are small. The falling of of heavy ship
ments is no more prevalent at present
with the Atlantic Coast Line than with
any other OF the railroads, which are
ness.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
South Carolina
Farmers Union to Meet

COLUMBIA-The State Farmers union
will meet In Columbia during the COM
ing week. The dates are: Juiy 2-@:
The matters to be discussed include
the building and management OF ware
houses and other things incident 10 the
unions interests. The program:
WEDNESDAY, JULY q, $50 P. M.
Opening exercises.
2. Enrolment of delegates.
g. Presidents address.
l. Report of executive committee.
5. Appointment of committees
'(a) Education.
Oh Plans for cooperation.
(c) Good of order.
Id Revision of constitution.
(c) Memorials.
10 Warehouses and storage.
(g) Resolutions.
Ch) The farm demonstration work.
G. Communications, notices, memori-
ais. resolutions, and other papers to be
referred to proper committees.
THURSDAY, JULY Is, 10 A. M.
l. Minutes of previous session.
2 Reports of the counties showing the
lines of activity, the organized work and
the condition of the order in each county
g. Selecting time for election of Off
GERS.
l. Reports of committees.
Recess. 100 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION, $3.50 P. NJ.
l. Minutes of morning session.
q Reports from the work of the Ma
tional union and the condition of the or
der in other states.
T. Reports from the st. Louis meeting
in May, 1910.
EVENING SESSION. $3.50.
l. Minutes OF afternoon session.
2 Address by President c. s. Barrett
g. Unfinished business.
If the business of the state union is
not completed at the evening session,
there will be a morning session Friday,
July %. 1910.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
GRAND MASTER RUGG
Is H0NORED IN DEATH

PROVIDENCE, July 2s.-Members OF
the Masonic fraternity from many parts
OF United States yesterday attended the
funeral OF the Rev. DR.. Henry Warren
Rugg, grand master of Knights Templar,
who died Thursday. Masonic services at
the Church OF the Mediator were in
charge OF the grand encampment, under
the direction OF Deputy Grand Master
William B. Mellsh. of Cincinnati. The
church services were conducted by the
Rev. Henry /. Cushman. pastor emeritus
OF the First Universalist church. OF this
ute. He told them 10 quit
The strikers proceeded to the pavilion.
city. and the Rev. DR.. w. Hamilton,
president OF Tufts college.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Land CONGRESS Organizes

NEW ORLEANS-Vice presidents. one
from each parish of the state, have beer
appointed by the louisiana Farm Lands
Congress. The congress meets at Alex
andria September /, and will then under
take to continue it's work for the bet
terment of the state.
The men appointed are thoroughly in
harmony with the aims of the organiza-
ton. and it is believed there will be q
full attendance at the convention.
The officers are:
President, w. E. Monroe, Delhi, La.
secretary, w. A. Jones, Shreveport, La
treasurer, M l. Alexander, Alexandria,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Bio Crane Crop

COVINGTON-Fourtee tong of choice
grapes were raised this season by a Ger
man farmer named Herwig two miles
north of here. The greater portion of the
crop will be loss owing to the absence
of a refrigerator car service between
here and the northern markets. There Is
a strong sentiment among the people of
this place in favor of truck farming, and
it is probable that concerted effort will
be launched in the near future with
the intention of inducing truck growers
to locate on the thousands Of acres of idle
cut-over land which abound in this par
ish.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
BRIDGE Over Reedy River

GREENVILLE.-The city council has
awarded to the Carolina Concrete COM
pany, of Greensboro. n. c., the contract
for a SCI 200 bridge over Reedy river.
the work to begin within few weeks.
This is the first of the municipal i'm
provements as result of the 5000 bond
issue voted some months ago by Green
willie people The other improvements will
be in the line of putting down improved
paving material. asphalt, wood blocks, or
vitrifed brick, the material to be deter
mined by the paving commission.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29

GADSDEN.-EncOuragin reports are
being brought in by the farmers regard
ing the crop conditions. During the
past week the crops have made a rapid
advance with all conditions favorable.
Corn is regarded as so per cent better
than 1t was q year ago, but cotton is
inferior and little more than half
crop viii be made
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
AMERICAN GOES
BACK TO MEXICO

SAN DIEGO. CAL. July 2T.-It was learned
Yesterday that D. W. Mckay, the wealthy
American, whose arrest in lower California re-
Gently was the subject of diplomatic cores
nondence, returned from Enseneda TO this city
yesterday and after a brief stay went back
70 his estate at Tijuana. below the Mexican
boundary. McKay's release was on bond fur
nished by W. r. Rogers. Of this city. James
z. wadham. MeKay's lawyer. is out of the
city and the next step in the affair could not
he learned. From the fact that Mckay has
gone back TO Mexico, however. 1t 10 inferred
fhax there VIII Be Nc fnrthax uouHe,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
LARGE Grape Fruit Crop

OCALA The grapefruit crop will be
large, but the orange yield small, on
account of overbearing last season.
While there he met man from Nebras-
ka who was working every day in the
ortange groves, who said the wealth er
was no warmer here than in Nebraska.
There the heat in summer on the prairies
was ia and in winter 43 below zero.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
New Food INSPECTOR

ANDERSON.-At a special meeting of
the board OF health DR.. William G. Ham
ilton. of Cincinnati, was elected to NIL
the vacancy caused by the resignation of
DR.. W. H. TimmOns as city meat, milk
and food inspector, 1t is not known yet
whether or not Or. Hamilton will &C
cept He was recommended for the posi-
ton By DR.. Timmons, who retires on ac-
count OF an appointment in the govern
ment service to be stationed at the Union
stock yards in Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Record Rainfall

UNIoNTowN.-The heaviest rainfall
Of years was recorded here Sunday.
Manager Stevens. OF the Canebrake ex-
pertinent station. reports a fall OF 5.29
inches in six hours. Three-fourths OF
a mile OF track was entirely washed out
on the Southern near Tayloes station.
delaying all trains. Much damage was
done to crops. Cotton fields were in
undated. corn was leveled to the ground.
TeIegraph and telephone wires are down.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Teachers Institute

MONROE.-The Union county teach
ers' institute which has been in session
for the last two weeks finished its work
yesterday evening. Prof. ]. r. Allen, OF
Sanford, conducted the meetings and the
attendance throughout the session was
the largest yet held. Lectures were de-
Iivered during the course by DR.. Henry
Louis Smith. of Davidson college, and
DR.. E. W. Skies. of Wake Forest col
lege.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Will Work Below RiVerton

NASHVILLE.-Maj. A. c. Flagler re-
ceived from Washington today, with the
approval of the chief engineer Of the
war department of the Tennessee river
below Riverton. The work on this part
of the river will consist largely of dredg
ing and preparing for the construction
work. The appropriation for this work
amounts to $3.50 900,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Charlton Continues

ABBEVILLE-Charbo continues it's
ravages among the horse and cattle in
this parish, and has even invaded the
town, number of livery horses and
gentle horned cattle being attacked. Sew
eral cases of unusual severity have oc-
Cured among the stockmen, and persons
who have skinned animals dying with
the disease.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Florida EhibitS

MIAMI.-The ere is a good deal of ear
nest work being done in the interest of
the Ohio Valley exposition. 1t Is evl-
dent that there will be a fine display
from Dade county. E. V. Blackman'
who has charge of the work along the
east coast, leaves for the central coun-
ties of the east coast on Monday. Dur
ing his absence Capt Frank Jaudon will
have charge Of the work and be able 10
make a good report
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
TnhacGn Season Opens

MANNING.-The tobacco season Will
be formally opened at the Manning
warehouse next Tuesday, 26th instant.
For some time past the managers have
been busily engaged in preparing for
the season, and already there is a con-
siderable quantity of leaf tobacco on
the floor. Several buyers have arrived,
and others are expected in time for the
opening break. The outlook is promis-
ing for the tobacco business.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
North Carolina
Killed by Train

MOUNT GILEAD.-Fred Thompson, 8
boy about Is years OLD, son OF David
Thompson who lives near here, was Kill
ed near Miscoe today while at work as
trainman on an extra train of the a.
and A. railroad. His body was brought
here and delivered TO his father.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Louisiana
CropS in Bad Shane

DISQUALIFICATION the most in
cessant rains of the past three weeks.
seventeen days out of the twenty-three.
the wind shifted yesterday to the south
west and the weather turned fair. Con-
tinued good weather will be necessary to
save the cotton crop, which is very badly
in the grass.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Good Weather for Farmers

BISHOPVILLE.--The farmers of Lee
county are greeting the fair weather
with a hearty welcome. The crops are
very much behind for this season of the
year, some Of them are small and
grassy and cannot under favorable con-
ditions make more than half of usual
crop. The many friends of Mr.. r. E.
Evans are glad to know that he is grad
ually improving from his recent severe
f1IpagS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
PostmaSterS Appointed

WASHINGTON, D. c., July H.-Frank
Quttlebaum appointed POSTMASTER at
Fargo, Clinch county, vice NJ. NJ Quat-
tlebaum, resigned.
Thomas T. Oyler. appointed rural car
xlar. route !, at Sulphur Springs
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Harvesting FiuS

LAKELAND-Peaches and watermelons
have about passed, but those fortunate
enough to have some fig trees are now
enjoying this most luscious of fruits. In
Florida there is never a month in which
fresh fruit of some kind may not be
gathered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Alabama
Peach Picking Euds

GADSDEN.-Peach picking has end
ed in Etowah county. Fifteen cars
were shipped north from the Elliott or
chard. This was the only orchard in
the county that produced shipping this
year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Fatal Accident at SaWniIl

MOUNT GILEAD.-While saving lum-
Der at ]. c. Galloway's mill, nve miles
south of this place today. Nelson Dennis,
in some way got his leg or foot caught
in the carriage of the mill and his leg
was sawed entirely off just below the
knee
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
ectUred on Hook Worm

KERSHAW.--Dr. Ward, who is lee
turing in the south, under the auspices
of the Rockefeller appropriation, lee
tured here last night on the hook worm.
The lecture proved very interesting to
those In attendance
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Tennessee
Prepare Good Roads Rally

HUMBOLBT-Prepar are being
made for the good roads rally. which will
take place in Trenton on August 16.
Among the other matters that will be
attended to at that meeting will be a
complete organization of the county, in
every district, in the interest of good
roads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Grain Dealers ASSIGN

LEXINGTON, KY, July 26.-S. 5. Offutt q
Co. Georgetown, KY, grain dealers, With ex-
tensive interests in the south, assigned today.
The liabilities are announced at $4,000. and
the assets at half that sum- 1ns xxm wss
founded Is years ase.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
INTERESTING NEWS OF SOUTH in BRIEF
Florida
East Coast PineappIes

ST. AUGUSTINE.-Eas Coast pineap-
Piles are now plentiful and cheap We
notice that they are selling at 81 per
crate of As pineapples at Fort Pierce.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-29
Bio Fruit Shipments

PALMETTO.-During the past season,
just closed, Palmetto alone has shipped
by rail, to say nothing of shipments
by water, SO6 500 crates of fruits and veg
etables More than $4,000 cars, which, If
coupled together, would constitute q
train reaching from Sarasota to Tampa.
Palmetto, like Sanford, is coming to the
front as a fruit and vegetable growing
section.
ACKNOWLEDGED meeting of the
board of county commissioners, held yes
terday morning, Mr.. j. w. White, editor
of the Fraternal Record, was unanimous
~ chosen to take charge of the display
that is to be made by Duval county at
the Ohio Valley exposition, which will
be held in Cincinnati from August 20 to
September "a, 1910.
A great deal of interest has been
aroused in the Duval county exhibit
since Commissioner Blackman's visit to
Jacksonville in the interests of the dis
plays that are to be made by the East
Coast counties of Florida at the expo
sition. A number of counties will be rep
resented, splendid displays of their prod
ucts having already been assured.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-03-10
REAL ESTATE PROSPECTING
DAWSON County Land on Move for
Past Two Weeks-Indicatious
Still Better for arch

The real estate transfers. for the
past two weeks. as indicated by the
records of the register Of deeds, show
a remarkable growth in this line of
business early in the season. March
has always been the banner month
of the year for land sales, but never
SO much property has changed hands
before spring has really commenced.
The next few days will see the east
erners moving their chattels onto
their new farms in Dawson county in
great numbers. One real estate firm
has been the means of bringing in
rs families into this county alone.
The majority of the deals for their
property has not yet been closed up
but it will be within the month of
March. The transfers also indicate
that a considerable number of lots
in Ethan and Mt. Vernon have chang
ed hands lately. The amount of sales
for the period is over $121,OOO. with
only one large sale given. Following
is the list of real estate transfers:
Joseph Weepie Ito Ellsworth
D. Thomas, N. E. quarter,
sec. 8. twp. 101, range 81 $4,000
Harry H. Erion to Floren-
tine Weicherding, N. E.
quarter, sec. Is, twp. 1O4,
range 81 800. ......... $500
Joseph Stockton to Rebecca
Jennings. lots / and 2, blk
2. NJ. & H. add, Mitchell 1000
Lizzie E. Brown to Altha E.
Brown s. e. quar-. of N. E.
quar-. of sec. 8, twp. 1O4,
range Co... .......... 1900
A. J. Swanson to Arthur Mil
ler,sS. p. quar-. sec. 80. twp.
los. range 81 .......:. s440
VIM. Metzger to H. r. Schoen
. lot 1 and east half Of lot
2, block 45. G. & G.. add,
Mitchell .......... 800. 1900
Henry Fenzlein to John J..
O'Dell. lot 3, block Q. Apple
gates add. Mitchell. ..... 14O(
John Coyne to Michael j.
Coyne. lots 10. IL and 10
block 4. ,sheeder's add.
Ethan ........ ....
Elvira e. Burns to Mary c.
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