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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
2
A. F. Liebman states that the enclosing of a parcel in Atlanta will advance quickly, with an owner directing a prompt sale. The lot, exceeding 16,000 square feet, is described as the cheapest of its kind available.
Reports from Presbyterian hospital outline progress since opening nine months ago. 163 patients treated in hospital, 200 dispensary patients served, eight deaths, most others discharged cured. Dispensing clinic serves ill patients able to visit regularly. Hospital accepts all faiths and nonresidents of Atlanta. Average monthly operating expense reported at 500 dollars. Trustees meet today at 5 in Austell building. 37 trustees listed, 10 elected at Hospital Association meeting.
Bess ends a tense day by riding Teddy to aid a runaway and save others, defying Aunt Cecilia’s strict standards. The escape leads to a bonding moment with Stanley and a suggestion from Mr Elston that Teddy has found his mistress, as Bess longs for acceptance.
Jnc. RB Thornton announces his candidacy as representative for Fulton county of the personal accident department of the Maryland Casualty Co. He appeals to friends for support, noting his role as res. manager at 37 South Pryorst and Bell phone 1453. The notice mentions pride issued and claims paid at the office.
The Railway Age predicts a strong 1902 for U.S. railroad building with at least 7,444 miles under contract or construction and 3,790 more possible, led by southern and western states. Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona and Louisiana show extensive activity as major systems push expansions and feeders. Major firms and public routes influence the year’s pace with 6,500 miles under contract across 45 companies.
Railroads from Louisville to Atlanta have long operated at a reduced rate of 3 cents per 100 pounds under the local tariff, a practice applied to west of St. Louis grain reconsigned to Cincinnati. Atlanta reports G F Hobart named traveling freight agent for Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific, replacing E B Mack. Traffic Manager R E Lartz visited from Montgomery. News notes Clarence Murphey and Clinton Franklin, and Greaves of Cincinnati. Rail officials admit to shippers that freight rates are unfair and must be addressed. Alabama and Vicksburg service resumed after floods. Santa Fe plans major improvements to raise earnings, including 136 miles of 75-pound steel rails, more bridges, oil-firing upgrades, and 53 locomotives for Texas lines.
During a period of poor health Justice of the Peace Adam Shook of New Lisbon Indiana describes using DeWitt's Little Early Risers. He says they helped him greatly and he has used them ever since. The pills are praised as bare reliable and gentle not causing griping while stimulating the liver and promoting regular bowel action.
A fragment from a 19th century advice column outlines essential skills for a young man entering business. It lists writing legible letters, spelling, speaking, arithmetic, banking tasks, and basic accounting. The piece promotes practical literacy and numeracy as foundations for success, alongside a note about Hood's Sarsaparilla. It also advertises The Leopards Spots by Thos Dickson Jr and a local bookseller in Atlanta.
Special sale on May 6 through May 18 1902 for round trips from all points to Asheville North Carolina via Atlanta Knoxville and Northern Railway. Final return May 21 1902 or extended to June 2 1902 by joint Asheville agents with 50 cent fee. Inquiries to nearest railroad agent and ensure tickets route via A K and N railway. Southern Scenic Line promotes Great Smoky Mountains crossing east of the Rockies.
Train schedule fragment lists arrivals and departures for Georgia Railroad Central and Seaboard lines. Notes include Jonesboro Savannah Hapeville St Augustine Mucor and other stops with times ranging from early morning to evening. Also references Atlantic, Seaboard Air Line services and Atlanta routes with various connections and daily except Sunday service.
An old timetable lists 12 Noon Atlanta Special serving Raleigh Norfolk Richmond Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and eastern points with cafe meals a la carte. Seaboard Express runs at 3 pm to Wilmington Raleigh Norfolk Richmond Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and eastern points. Clinton Express departs at 9 am for Lawrenceville Winder Athens Elberton Abbeville Greenwood Clinton Columbia Charleston and South Carolina points. Harry H. Kroush is City Passenger and Ticket Agent, nv N Pryorst.
The timetable lists multiple daily trains from Atlanta to major cities including Cincinnati Chicago Birmingham and Columbus. It notes sleeping cars dining service through to destinations like Jacksonville and St Augustine, with through coaches and connections via Washington New York and Chicago.
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