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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
Fisherman Is Slain;
Farmer Under Arrest

HAWKINSVILLE, July 14.-While
searching fish baskets Sunday on the
Ocmulgee River, about twelve miles
south of Hawkinsville, James Nc
Glamery. a wel-known farmer. was
shot from the opposite side of the
river. He died during the afternoon.
Ned McAllister a farmer, living five
miles from the scene, who, it is al
legged, owned the baskets being fished,
and, because Of a previous robbery,
was in waiting for any intruders, has
been arrested He denies the charge
and claims he can prove an alibi.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
No Other Girl Slain That Day

SO far is known, other girl murdered in Atlanta
that day Now did Jim Coney not tell he killed Mary Pha
GAM If he did absolutely, do know when have
soned proposition in algebra, geometry logic But am
do know when have solved problem
On Sunday morning after the murder heard say
yeard girl had been killed the night before and dragged into
basement somewhere supposed to be girl of the and
killed by rowdies knew nothing further of this till Mon
day morning passing Forsyth by the National Pencil
Factory heard say There the place where the
killed. and standing there said she at II
Saturday night there This placed the
der after had and talked to Conley.
But during the day Monday | paper and one
about this chds her Saturday knowing that she
companions of her age had she left the building
decided she had left the plant after there
Tuesday morning passing the factory walked in and the
steps the second floor Some walked and asked
what wanted | told him | wanted o Mr.. Frank.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14

remember, don't know but it is the the other
did not tell him he the negro told him he looked like
the negro
When convinced that COnley going deny every
thing said Jim, you pretty drunk that afternoon
not He said he had been drinking but not drunk At
this unctue of the gentlemen the opened
the door He said nothing but understood this to be signal
for to and they had been nice could have
asked, so said: 'That is all only wished to him. told
the detectives nothing just walked in and had few words with
Conley and walked they at something did not
know what but did butt in On the outside of
the newspaper boys and began
ask questions but the newspaper the last place
into, and said Nothing for the papers, walked down
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
Goes to the Police Station

Later when learned that Jim Conley there the day
of the murder afternoon down the police
if this the Jim COney the afternoon of the
der.
did not know any of the detectives but very nice
teous gentleman out and told him would like the
negro they had he the
the day of the murder He asked he seemed excited any
way. said: Very much so He told in
in. To the best of knowledge and belief this
the negro talked O the afternoon of the murder.
got into a with him Conley looked Just
The same dark Clothes the hat the had
lowed down much the glare had faded from his eyes, but
voice and eyes there the
tried to make Coney remember but he said he had
BEFORE that he Carter that
that he did not know anyone Carter
Now whether the negro lying Tes drunk he did not
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14

lA9H1H~~H
States Attorney Attacks
Affidavit Made by Mince,

Solicitor General Hugh NJ. Dorsey
and Attorney Frank A Hooper en-
gagged in the prosecution of Leo NJ.
Frank, We're induced Monday to break
the silence they have maintaine !
since grilling the negro Jim Conley
last week. They made their first public
comments on the sensational devel-
opments Of the last few days in the
Phagan murder mystery
Both declared emphatically that
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14

neither the affidavit Of w. H. Min
cey insurance solicitor, nor the re-
ported confession of the negro VIII
Green, who is said to have ueer IN
eyewitness of the attack upon Mary
Phagan. gave evidence sufficient %
shake their conviction of Leo Franks
guilt.
Rumors that the State was prepar-
ing TO change its theory and to ask
for the Indictment of Jim Couley We're
laughed at
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
X-Ray Wizard Dies
Martyr to Science

HARTFORD, CONN, July IA
Burton f. Baker, known as an ''X-ray
wizard" and head of an experimental
station here, is dead after a long ill
ness. induced from experimentation
on his own body with X-rays. He
went to New York city last fall and
took the radlum cure under DR.. Able,
but failed to rally.
Baker had built up a reputation in
his work that made him known all
over the United States and in Europe
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
TIP TO sUIToRsI

YONKERS, n. Y. July IA
Charles Doyle, of this city, wanted
his stepdaughter's suitors TO leave
the house at p. m. She insisted on
two hours more. They compromised
at 10 o'clock.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14

wrote Mr. Dorsey letter but did not sign name to IT asked to
Jim indicted
had killed
policeman anything
al
ford to be held a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
SCHOOL TEACHER TELLS REMARKABLE STORY TO THE GE
Says He Only Desires to PeUent Crime Bad Phagan


1T intention give the information had to but VINO
had decided
When noticed Conley loose went to Mr. ROer
Mr. would like the matter whom
df
stepped another made the statement
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
Negro Who Declared He Had Killed
a Girl First Said His Name Was
Jim Conley, Mincey Declares.
Continued From Page I.

killed negro and the only thing that seemed peculiar
that he said girl instead of woman
| said why did you kill herr
He began get angry and | saw he drunk.
He said Now that for know and you find out
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14

Signed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
BETHEL

The large barn of David A. Everett
in Stockbridge was destroyed by fire
Tuesday noon. The cause of the fire
has not been learned here. Loss, 81 500
John w. Rogers, the barber, has moved
into new quarters in the annex to the
Kittredge building.
Strawberries were never so scarce
here. The natives are in poor supply
and are selling at twenty cents basket.
Among the Grand Army men who will
attend the reunion at Gettysburg are
William II. Edmunds, jerome II. Grow,
Enoch C. Hager, Monroe n. Kendall and
George Fl. Kimbal of this town.
Recent guests at Harry L. Washburn's
have been Mrs. Martha Drake and her
granddaughter, Eula Bean, of Rochester,
and Mrs. b. V. Wilson of Middletown,
Mass.
Mrs. Charles P. Coy and her grand
Mary Coy. of New York City
are at NJ. n. kendalls.
Miss Anna Walker went Tuesday to
visit at Charles Morse's in Royalton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Kimball returned
Tuesday from visit in Boston and
vicinity.
Only about half the teachers in the
town district will return to their schools
in the fall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
Recovered From
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
WILLIAMSBURG.
Class of Eight Graduated From the
High School.

Williamstown high school graduated
a class of eight members at its ninth
annual commencement. Those gradu-
ated are Clifford John Blaine, Earl
Adams Boyce, Angler NJ. j. Edwards,
William Neal Roberts, George Blanchard
Savery, Hugh Leland Sewer, Floyd
Earnest Wilfore, Katherine Lucia
Young. Miss Young and Mr.. Roberts
graduated in the Latin course, the other
members in the English course. At
the graduation exercises the following
program was given: Invocation, Rev.
Albert Abbott; salutatory Grafton, "The
American Navy" Hugh L. Seaver;
march, 1.-THE Militiaman," orchestra; or
alton, "The Building OF Nation" An
gier VI. J. Edwards; vocal solo, "The
Swallow" Katherine L. Young; GRAFTON,
"The George Junior Republic" w. Neal
Roberts; Twilight Echoes" orchestra;
honor grafton, Evolution from the
Press" Katherine L. Young; march,
America Forever Victorious" orches-
ira; valedictory Grafton, "The American
Policy in Panama." Earl A. Boyce;
apple Blossoms" orchestra commence
ment address, Principal j. II. Hatch OF
presentation Of diplomas by Supt. Hunt
er; benediction. The program was well
rendered. Following the commencement
program, reception to the graduating
class was given by the junior class
of the high school.
There will be an Epworth league So
ciable on the lawn OF the Methodist
on Friday evening, June q.
A hearty welcome is extended to all
On Monday evening, June 80, the peo-
pie OF this vicinity will have an OPP
portunity to hear one of the greatest
orators in this country. DIR. Franklin
chancellor Of the University
Of America, will speak in the Centenary
VI. +. church on subject of much To-
cal interest. 1t is an opportunity OF
lifetime and We are very fortunate IN
securing the services of the Peerless
Orator. Don't forget the time, the
place and the man. No charge Tor
admission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
GROTON

Mr.. and Mrs. George Church OF Brad,
! ford and Roy Heath of Woodsyille, n
H., were visitors at Charles Heaths yes
terday.
Miss Rose Whitehil is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Frank Miller, at Peacham.
Mrs. T. Smith of Ryegate has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. ii. James,
and Miss Smith this week.
Mrs. j. I. Darling and Miss Jessie
Smith were visitors at South Ryegate
Monday afternoon.
Henry Chaplin arrived here Saturday
from Lyme, n. H., and was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. i. +. Clark over Sun
day. He left Monday for the mountains,
where he will be employed through the
summer
Christina and Albert Anderson of Wa
terbury are visiting their grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Clark.
Miss Emma Glover of Montpelier was
an over Sunday visitor at Mrs. Helen
Welchs.
Miss Nellie Heath was home from
Woodsville, n. H., over Sunday.
Miss Blanche ThuIston visited friends
at ST. Johnsbury on Sunday.
Mrs. James Smith and little grand
daughter of Passumpsic have been at the
home OF her son, james Smith, for sew.
eral days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Burnett and daugh-
ter and Alex. Hall of Barre visited their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall, over
Sunday.
Rev. Mr. Reed OF kingston Ont, Wis
tied relatives here several days this
week
Kenneth and Dorothy Gordon of Hills !
boro, \. H., are passing a few weeks
at the home of their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. f. Blanchard.
Mrs. Isaac Wilson, who has been Wis !
ting her son, Levi Wilson, and other rel !
atives in this vicinity, went on Sunday j
to her daughters at East Corinth.
Bartlett Kicker returned to his home /
at Billerica, Mass. Tuesday. after two I
weeks stay in town. He was accompa
MED by his cousin, Nelson Kicker.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. n. Darling of Brad
lord were visitors at Mrs j. r. OAR
ing's yesterday Mrs. Darling remained
or few days stay.
The program for Children's day ex-
'rcises at the Methodist church Sunday
morning was very successfully carried
nut aud was enjoyed by everyone pres
mt. Much credit is due those who had
he training Of the children and the ar
angemcnt of the music in charge the
music being especially fine, also the dec
rations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25

Last Surviving Son of Asa T. Barron,
Old Hotel Man, Dead.

White River Junction, June 25.-The
funeral of Abel Baron, the last surviv-
ing son of Asa I. Barron, the old White
Mountain and White River Junction
hotel proprietor, was held at the june
ton house parlors here yesterday after
noon. His brother, Oscar G. Barron,
who was widely known througout New
Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Florida
as a hotel man, died last January.
Mr. Barron was born in this town
sixty-four years ago and had always
resided here and was perhaps the best
known figure about the streets for
years until falling health caused his
retirement. He leaves wife, who has
tenderly cared for him during long
Hines. Two sisters also suryeve. Serv-
ices were conducted by the Rev. A. J.
Hough of Brownsville, former pastor
here, and by United Brethren lodge F.
4 A. Masons. The floral tributes were
many Interment was in Hartford GEM
etery in the family lot.
Mr.. Barron's long time home was de-
stroyed in the fire which occurred last
May. and since then he has been cared
for under hospitable roofs of the juno
ton house, long owned and built by his
father.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
MONTPELIER

A hearing was held yesterday in pro-
bate court on the case OF Mrs. Helen
Urquhart of Barre. who was committed
to the state hospital for the insane at
Waterbury several weeks ago for OBJ
servation, and she was adiudged insane
and recommitted to the institution.
A suit for $4,000 was brought in
Washington county court yesterday
through J. Ward Carver, by Thomas
Angelo vs.. the Hardwick Granite com
pany, TO recover damages for the death
of Fred Angelo. brother Of Thomas
who was killed BY blast at the quarry
in Hardwick. in May, 1912 The case
is returnsble in September court.
The funeral OF Mrs. Ann f. L. Kent
was held from the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Arthur Poole, yesterday aft
ernoon. Rev. G.. :. Smith of Worcester.
officiating. The bearers were o. VI.
Kent Of Peoria, H.. and l.. L. Kent of
Worcester. Mass. sons Of the deceased:
A. L. Poole OF this city. a son-in- law.
and H. Leighton Kent Of Montpelier.
a grandson. Burial was in Worcester.
Miss Anna Sweeney was given a tin
shower last evening at her home in hon
or Of her approaching marriage To
Lewis Drake, which win take place to-
morrow morning at II. Augustine's
church.
A FIRE in the upper story of the barn
on LOOMS street owned bv Edward
Woodwork burned briskly for a time
yesterday afternoon and the fremen
we're given a sharp fight with the
flames. Richard Bailey. who at
tempted 70 beat out the ERE. Wa over
come BY the smoke snd had to BE- car 1
ried out BY the fremen. Il il be- 4
ieved snsll boys and matches were .
the cause Of the blaze.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
HARDWICK

The 1918 class of Hardwick academy
have returned from Caspian lake, after
spending ten days at the Mitchell cot
tage. The boys caught several nice trout
during the stay.
The Hardwick association football
team defeated the Bonaecord team of
Barre here Saturday
The Hardwick Savings Bank & Trust
company has purchased the block now
occupied by the bank, and it is expected
to occupy the whole ground floor III the
near future.
About rs members of the Hardwiek
Social club enjoyed smoker and ban
quet in their rooms on Tuesday even
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
MIDDLESEX

The NJ. f. church is receiving fresh
coat OF paint.
Mrs. George Smith met with a mar
row escape Monday afternoon. She had
started for Montpelier with J. Donahue' S
colt, when it became frightened at the
whip and ran. Thinking she could not
manage him, she jumped when below
the hotel barn and the horse was stopped
by Charles Richardson. With the ex-
ctpion of few bruises to Mrs. Smith,
no damage was done.
Deputy Sheriff John H. Hastings at
tended the funeral of A. b, Hutchins in
East Barre Sunday.
Carl Marble of Waitsfeld visited at
n. Stockwelfs Saturday and Sunday.
Ben. Sebray has finished his labors.
here and returned to his home in Jeifer-
sonville, where he has employment.
Freeman Fay of Richmond spent sew
eral days with his brother, III. Comstoek,
and family, the latter part of the week.
Children's day will be observed at the
NJ. f. church Sunday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25

sons of East Brookfeld, and Miss Cora
B. Rumney, and their son, Wesley, who
lives at home. The occasion was very
enjoyable.
Mrs. Julia Bigelow and her niece Of
WATERFOWL, Mass. came Wednesday to
occupy the Upham cottage for a while.
Rev. Willis Sparhawk, who gave his
lecture at the ladies' social of the Second
church Thursday evening, commended
Clarence L. Cloran of the Brookfeld
boy scouts for his skillful assistance run
ming the slides at the entertainment.
The title of the lecture is "a Toll Col
lector on the Yosemite Road" A large
number were present and enjoyed the en-
very much.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25

A son, weighing seven pounds, named
Frazier Bragg, was born on Monday
night at the sanatorium to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Drew. AT this writing Mrs. Drew
is critically III, though somewhat more
comfortable.
Mrs. Fannie Yeaton, who has been
with her sisters, Misses Emma and Ida
Raymore, since last Friday, left Tues
day for her home in st. Adams.
Mrs. George Sparhawk and her two
sons from Beaver. Pa, arrived here to-
day for a several weeks stay at the
Burt farm.
DIR. and Mrs. T.. c. Noble of Boston
arrived here Tuesday and were Joined
here by Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Scott of
Barre, who motored here to meet them,
and on Wednesday the party went to
Montpelier.
Mrs. George Dumas received news
from Richmond of the death of her
brother-in- law and, with her daughters,
VERNE and inertia, she left for Mont
pelier on Tuesday. Wednesday they
went on to Richmond, accompanied by
Mr.. Dumas. who is at work in Mont
pelier, to attend the funeral.
Miss Gail Lamson went to White
River junction on Tuesday to attend the
wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs Leonard Wheeler,
to Allen Henry Britton of Hartland,
the wedding taking place in the Meth |
odist church on Tuesday evening at 81
o'clock. A reception was held at the |
home of the bride, following the cere-
mony. The bride is the granddaughter /
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Avery Wheeler
of this place and has many friends here.
Mrs Lucie Wall Beekman, who has
been with her mother, Mrs. w. B. Wall,
for few days, went to Boston Tues
day and from there viii 20 to the sea
shore with a friend for a several weeks
stay.
Newton Fisher arrived here from Cal
ifornia on Monday to remain for an over
night visit with Rev. and Mrs. Joseph
Hamilton and Tuesday went on to
to join his mother, Mrs. Alice
Fisher, who arrived here about three
weeks ago.
Mrs. A. U. Stephen of Barre arrived
here Tuesday and is the guest of her
mother Mrs. M. T. Holbrook, for a few
lays.
Mrs. Alice Hastings McLauren left on
Tuesday, accompanied by her nephew,
Alexander MeLauren, for Danvers, Mass,
where the former will remain with her
sister, Mrs. Harry Clark. for several
weeks, and the latter has found employ
nent at one of the summer resorts.
Mrs. +. L. Dudley and three children J
vent to Exeter, N. H., Tuesday to visit
dr. Dudley's parents, and after few )
lays will 90 to Boston. returning by the 9
way of Springfield. Newport, \ H., and !
AXE Sunapee, n. H., and expect to be
zone about a month.
Miss Emma Wood is being enter
aimed for a few days by Mrs. Nellie
titles and will after her visit here 90 to
for a permanent home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
BROOKFIELD

Miss Marjorie Whcatley of Bradfor'
is visiting Mrs. Perley G. Reyes.
Mr. and Mrs, Oscar Humphrey an'
daughter of Northfcld, Mr.. and Mrs
George Foss of East Roxbury were tn
guests Thursday OF Mrs. Isabelle Ami
don.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adna Adams OF Ran
dolph Center visited their aunt, Miss
Susan Adams, Thursday.
DIR. c. II. Magoon of East Barre was
in town Tuesday on business.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Coleman (nee Miss Bessie Durkee) OF
Boston will be pleased TO hear Of the
arrival of son into their family june
IL, named Thaddeus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hall of Burling-
ton were guests from Friday till Mon
day of her brother, L. +. Benham, and
family.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Neweomb of
Canaan, n. H., were recent guests OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Beard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Holt of Bethel
We're over-Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs 4. L. Wills.
Miss Mary fewksbury went to sS
home in Bethel Saturday.
Saturday afternoon large number
met at the home of Messrs. Callagan and
Dutton and helped raise their new barn.
They were served to bountifu sup
per-
Mrs. Anette Griswold of Plainfeld is
visiting at the home of her cousins, Mr.,
and Mrs. t. Cailagan. and other friends
in town
Mrs. A. C. Labonta of Springfield came
Monday to care for her daughter, Mrs.
p. c. Japan, and infant son.
Misses Minnie Chandler of Berlin and
Ruth Chandler of Mortified visited
their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Ma
son and Mr.. and Mrs. i. l.. Hills, two
days last week.
Mrs. Emma Boynton of Jay n. "
came Saturday to spend some time with
her brother, A. r. Rumney, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Flagg and daugh-
ter Of Brockton, Mass, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Gaylord.
Mrs. Jackson Parker of cast hill was
an over Sunday guest of her sister, Mrs.
Henry Croker, and her niece, Mrs. |. Q. !
Reyes, and family,
Frank Coombs and son, Frank, came
Saturday and stayed till Tuesday at
their cottage.
John Croutchey of Waterbury is
spending a few days with his nephew,
w. H. Perham.
A son was born Monday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul c. Japan.
DIR. Will Schroeder of New York Cityj
Joined the family at the Schroeder cot
tage last Friday for few weeks stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Sprague and Mr.,
ind Mrs. G. f. Lazelle of Randolph were
,alers Sunday at w. G. Clark's.
Cassius Wardner, who has been Wis
ting his parents the past week, went
to Little Falls, n. Y, where
lie has employment with the Y. M. G. AL
IS general assistant and stenographer.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Rumney were
pleasantly surprised Sunday by having
heir children and grandchildren visit
hem, except one, Mr.. and Mrs. Abe
Northeim and their children of Rich
nond not being present; Mr.. and Mrs. !,
gorge Bryant and son, Earl, of Ran
olph, Mr.. and L. d. Rumney and two ! !
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-25
EAST MONTPELIER

James Leslie of South Boston is
spending his vacation in town.
The play, Farm Folks by the East
Montpelier Dramatic club was a splen-
did success, financially and otherwise. A
very fine attendance Wednesday even
ing, crowded house on Thursday and
every player at his best, gave the peo-
pie the most enjoyable event of the sea-
son. The playing was of high order,
showing that the talent in the east viii
lage is second to none.
Miss Lillian Symonds of Boston and
her little niece are occupying her sum
mer home in the village.
A stag party at Groton pond June
q and % made the place look lonesome
and deserted. A big catch of perch is
reported. Everyone came home looking
happysand satisfied,