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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
2
Land between two Peachtree roads totaling 36 1 7 acres has been subdivided into 64 lots with 80 foot streets and 20 foot alleys. Written bids for 30 to 35 acres nearest the city will be received through April 15. If unsold, sale at public outcry on May 15, 1900 by lots. Terms: one third cash, balance due in one or two years at 7 percent interest.
Albert Howell announces a plan to feature self propelled car races at the Southern Interstate fair with prizes. The opening day race runs from the grounds to Fort McPherson and back, then daily races highlight different vehicle makes and propulsion types to entice manufacturers to exhibit in the southern market.
A crowd clambers for opera chairs at the canvas show with folding backs and narrow planks. Spectators swarm the reserve area as adults and children scramble for space amid falls and anxious cries. A man with four children leads by example while spectators echo the sentiment that “Safe bind, safe find” and the crowd seeks comfort after the ordeal.
Miller's Easter cards feature dainty artistic designs reflecting the holiday sentiment. The John M. Miller Co. advertises fresh stock and reasonable prices from 39 Marietta Street Atlanta and mentions the Hotel Empire New York as a high class hotel with moderate rates.
A long promotional feature extols Dr Newton Hathaway as the superior diagnostician with instant disease identification. It touts his cure for varicocele without surgery, offers free consultation, and notes his Atlanta office with hours and an invitation to visit for preliminary examination. It also previews his book and self examination blanks.
Our Children's Clothing proclaims individuality with unique boy and girl suits. Prices range from two dollars for a five style wool suit to $3.50 for half a dozen styles, with upper options at $9 and $10. The South’s largest ground floor Children’s Department showcases Easter riggings for boys and children.
Sheriff sales at the courthouse yielded 8719.50 with three parcels bought by FE R Black for 3131. Administrators sold 14 cottages and 83 lots, grossing over 20000. Lot prices ranged from 25 to 260, and overall the day showed brisk bidding and high demand. Notable buyers included Dr C F Benson and Dr Arch Avery, while Jacob Hass and Charles A J Keith secured additional properties.
The recorder quips with officers and amused spectators during a city courtroom matinee. Tales of Yates Jackson and Dick Downy unfold amid charges of stealing chickens and shooting craps. The judge offers a suspended sentence and probationary terms in this brisk, period-voice vignette.
E D Huguenin of Macon is commissioned as colonel of the Second Georgia regiment, with T D Huguenin named lieutenant colonel. The seniority places Huguenin ahead of Pami Woodward of the Firth regiment, and Peter Meldrim leads the First Cavalry as junior colonel. Commissions also go to Richard D Fox of McIntosh Light Dragoons and D B Welch Jr of Albany Guards.
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