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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1902

Page

8

Barnesville Bank Reorganized as People's Bank in May

In Barnesville Georgia on May 31 a savings bank is reorganized under the name People s Bank. C O Suters is named president with Dr J P Thurman as vice president and A M Damhdin as director. Summers, McCrary, and Lamb serve in top roles. The new bank plans a $20,000 capital and will begin business soon with a favorable outlook and strong local backing.

Barnesville Snectal Barnesville Savinwank Toane Corporation People’s Bank Rey Prealent C. O Suters J. P. Thurmashier A. M Damhdin Summers

Postoffice Fight Grows in Rome as Aspirants Compete

In Rome Georgia March 231 Postoffice candidates vie for the postmaster job. Colonel Charper acts as leading backer, with county and state Republican machine support cited. Rumors say J M Dent or T M Dent may apply, while others like J Childs and T Harvey are active.

Rome Char Washington State Thomas J. Helm R D. VanDyke JJ. Childs S. Harvey Thomas Wer T. M Dent Shin Roosevel Dent

Senatorial committee calls meeting in district Saturday

Mir Senatorial Executive calls a mass meeting for Saturday in room IM Kimball to discuss the senatorial distribution. Members Fulton E P Black Garrett Rice HobLns Cobb E P Dobby Robeson Clayton Cann Fenn son are named. the gathering aims to nominate a candidate for senator from this district for the term.

W. A. Fuller Ntas Kimball P Hon. Morrow Clayton Fulton E. P. Black Garrett Henry Ob

Spalding Hi Reed Doctor Resigns From Trustees Board

Dr R. D Spalding resigns as a year of apne trustees of the hospital board. R. F. Shedden scheduled to succeed, with actions planned at the next regional meeting. Spalding notes Shedden has shown great interest in hospitals and charitable institutions.

R. D Spalapas the & Host R. F. Shedden Spald

Train theft and witness flight disrupt Philadelphia case

Fragmented report details a Philadelphia murder and theft case with a witness fleeing by ship, police alerts, and court adjournments. It references Carrie, Walter, and Beers as central characters amid a chaotic sequence of train stops and a planned steamer departure.

Parris Poe—Wajping PhiladeCankers Tibby Doyal Carle Walter Philadelphia Ction Ind Beers

Sectionfat Needed Jacks Mah 31 Fourth Local Election Confusion

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate confusion over a local election in the eleventh district with an attorney and unclear vacancy status. The text mentions a special election, a gubernatorial or local seat and questions about timing and eligibility.

Jacks Didietar Girlie Saverne

Widow of Rev Henry Hornady Dies in City

Mrs Adeline Hornady of Lindert Avenue died suddenly at 11 o clock from lung congestion. Widow of the late Rev Henry Hornady she was mother of Nina Annienady of this city and Reugustunady of Alabama. She attended church regularly and was greatly beloved. Friends will regret her death and sympathies go to the bereaved relatives. Miss Annie Hornady and Bind Annie Hornady are teachers in Florida public schools. arrangements will be announced later.

Hen Hornady Adeline Mrnady Henry Tornad Nina Annienady Reugustunady Alabama Lindert Avenue Annie Hornady Flanta

Fire and execution notes from Macon March

Three alarm fire yesterday in an amateur photographer’s room at 21 Peachtree Street causing damage to Dr F H Peck residence. Quick action by department prevented spread. Other incidents include a fall causing minor injury to Mrs Martha Hudson at 14 Bucklinie and a small blaze at 28 Yj Street. Fire department logged eight alarms in March. Arthur Price to be hanged after judge Felton’s ruling in Macon special.

F. H Peck Peachtree Street Vestery Martha ‘A. Hudson Bob Ned Arthur Pric Macon Marc Felton Arthur Price Rowland Price

Freight Wreck Near Macon Injures Telegraph Workers

A Macon area freight wreck injures twelve to fifteen workers from a Western Union crew building a Dublin Vidalia line. Causey and Philpot, both negroes, are badly hurt with severed arm and internal injuries. The flange broke on a middle car wheel, sending cars crashing. a lumber car crushed another. Passengers transferred from the scene. ambulance sent for Causey and Philpot.

Macon Dublin Savannah Henry Causey Wilson Philpot Causey Philpot Vidalia Savannahine Western Union Telegraph Company Robert Bush Foreman White Charles Renfroe David Keith George Goolsby Ames Bussey Alex Woodall George Gilbreath Logan Chester Flagg Dave Tinson Comer Johnson

Judge Candler Ill. Fulton Criminal Court Postponed

Judge John B. Candler fell ill with a high fever and the Fulton Superior Court criminal branch will not sit today. He hoped to attend but his physician ordered rest. adjournment is expected to tomorrow or later in the week. Despite illness he presided briefly earlier, disposing of many cases before stepping down.

Criminal Superior Court John Candler Fulton Superior Court

Funeral of W. C. Smith in Oakland

Funeral of the late William Candler Smith held yesterday at First Methodist Church Oakland conducted by Dr. C W Bird and Rev C B Wilmer. Interment followed at Oakland. Smith, a well known local business man, was mourned by many friends and received numerous floral tributes.

Business Tan Oakland Wiliam Candler Smith First Methodist Church C. W. Bird C. B. Wilmer St. Lukes Episcopal Church

Dunlap to Publish Special Trade Edition in Atlanta

A. H. Dunlap of Chicago, famed newspaper man, is in Atlanta to issue a special trade edition of The Journal of Labor. He will spend weeks collecting material and aims to examine economic problems and conditions in the South for the edition.

A. EH. Dunlap Journal of Labor A. H. Dunlap Chicago Atlanta South

Funeral Services for Colonel Herndon Held in Dalton

Funeral services for Colonel B Z Herndon were held at his Crawford street residence with Rev T J Christian of Dalton and Rev Luke G Johnson of Atlanta officiating. The casket was later taken to West Hill cemetery, with local bar pallbearers and many friends from Dalton and distant cities attending. A harp floral tribute from Senator Herndon's Atlanta friends accompanied the event.

Servichs Dalton B. Z. Herndon Crawford Street Uistance T. J. Christian Luke G. Johnson Atlanta Friend SY Capitol Avenue Herndon Senate West Hill Cemetery Mmebers I. EH. Shumate T. R. Jones Sam P. Med A. W. Fite Cartersville George W. Head Tunnel Hill S. A. Marshall Rome J. W. Avery

Licenses Due Today In City Clerk Office Renewals Urgent

City Clerk offices face a busy day as liquor and other business licenses must be renewed by the close of business today. Deputy Charles Adams posted March license books showing a March increase over last year of 27 12, with most licenses issued on four quarterly dates. The data reflects cautious growth across general business, drays and hacks, and retail moves, amid a lighter overall month.

Charles Adams Sale Cemetery

Burial in Cartersville for Uriah Stephens

The body of Uriah Stephens, aged citizen, died Sunday morning in West End and was buried yesterday at Cartersville. Funeral services were held there by General Clement A. Evans. The body was transported on a special Western and Atlantic railroad car at 8:22 a.m. A large group of friends accompanied the funeral train.

Uriah Stephens West End Cantersville Clement A. Evans Cartersville Western and Atlantic Railroad

Modern Safe Deposit Vaults Open in Empire Building

Magnificent new safe deposit vaults will open in the Empire building basement tomorrow. The vault, finished in white Italian marble, is among the strongest in the south and will be run by the Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company as a separate business. The public is invited to examine the vaults on and after April 2.

Empire Building United States Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company

Emory Debates Prohibition Answered in Daily College Forum

Emory College Oxford Ga held a four hour joint debate by Few and Phi Gamma on whether a state prohibition law solves Georgia liquor issues. Few spoke for state law, Phi Gamma for local option. Brooks and Harrold featured in sharp exchanges. Local option supporters Campnbell South Farmer and Gott opposed by Dell Sutton G Brooks Sheppard. Pike county to fix primary date with June 5 nominating all officers. Green River whisky by J W McCulloch Owensboro Ky praised as naval hospital standard.

Emory College Oxford Few Phi Gamma Socilies Georgia Phi Gamma Sao Brooks Harrold Kansas Hirold Brooke Seading J. R. Campnbell A. H E. South J. W. Farmer Warren Gott J. ?. Dell Willis Sutton J. S. G. Brooks C. L. Sheppard Pike Barnesville Spectat Democratic Executive Committee Pike County Zebulon Kentucky Green River J. W. McCulloch Owensboro United States Louisville Courier-Journal

The Leopards Spots Book Sale Ad in Atlanta

An advertisement promotes The Leopard's Spots by Thos Dickson Jr as a Southern-appeal read. It lists Atlanta distributor John M. Miller Co and travel routes via Atlanta and West Point R. F., with pricing and contacts Geo W Allen and J P Billups for information and tickets on tourist sleeping cars to West Coast destinations.

the Legpard Thos, Dickson, Jr Atlanta John M. Miller Co Marietta West Point R. F Los Angeles San Francisco Geo W. Allen C. P T. A N. Pryor Atlanta, Ga P. Billups Act A. P T. A. Atlanta

Bids Sought for City Bridge and Viaduct Work

The city invites sealed bids to the mayor and council for stairs on the East side of the Whitehall Street Viaduct, floor repairs and painting on the Nelacu Street Bridge, painting under parts of Forsyth and Broad Street Bridges, and painting Mitchell Street Viaduct, Jones Avenue Bridge, Bell Street Bridge, and Magnolia Street Bridge. A $100 bid bond accompanies each bid. plans are at the city engineer’s office. bids due 3 p.m. April 2.

Whitehall Street Nelacu Street Forsyth Broad Street Magnolia Street Cal Ity Rusinerr'a Kea Clatton

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