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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1902

Page

41

Alabama Medical Body to Hold Annual Meeting

The Alabama Medical Association will meet in Birmingham next week with sessions starting Tuesday at noon in St Pauls hall. Dr Ward of Selma will be the orator. Dr Marechal of Mobile is president. Local committees organize receptions, a luncheon, and a program including talks by Dr Cunningham Wilson and Mayor Drennen.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Medical Association St Pauls Hall E L Marecha Mobile Ward Selma de JC LeGrance LC Morris Wyatt Heffin G@ BL Stubbs Thomas D Parke Lec Commititees Wet DOO ede _ zome Jefferson County Medical Society Cunningham Wilsen W. W W. Drennen City of Marechal Jefferson Theater Hifsman Hotel Country Club

Cassava praised as cheaper cattle food at Brunswick meeting

About 300 Georgians and Floridans attended a cassava convention in Brunswick. Secretary Wilson and Dr. Wiley spoke on cassava as a cheaper feed than corn and a more prolific crop than potatoes. They urged south Georgia and Florida to expand cassava and syrup production with high quality, uniform products.

Brunswick Georgia Florida Wilson Wiley National Agricultural Department Washington Agricultural Department Tis South Georgia Pope Brown The Georgia Agricultural Society B. Stevens

Death of Insurance Man I W Polk Under Investigation

Decatur Alabama April 12 Special Halefer An investigation into the death this morning of I W Polk an insurance man found with a crushed skull at 5 oclock continued into the night The coroner s jury at 9 o clock committed Mrs Belle Stone and M L Fisher to fall as witnesses in default of 1500 bond Mrs Stone operated Patton s restaurant and Fisher was a sewing machine repair agent alleged to be her acquaintance Witnesses were examined but no one tied the crime to a specific person The grand jury meets Monday to pursue the case and other arrests are expected tonight

Decatur Ala I W Polk Belle Stone M L Fisher

Joy Reigns As Georgia Beats North Carolina Debate

Athens Georgia April special telegram confirms Georgia won last night’s intercollegiate debate at Chapel Hill. News spread as college bell rang and students gathered in front of the chapel to celebrate. Georgia victories drew cheers and a display of campus jubilation.

Chapel Hill Athens Universities of Georgia

Metamora Man Kills Father-in-Law Then Dies After Poison Loss

In Metamora Indiana, April 42, Dick Oliphant, a railroad telegraph operator, killed his wife's stepfather Peter Pellser at the depot while confronting her escorted by Pellser. Oliphant fled, threatened rail workers, and later drank carbolic acid, dying about 6 o clock. McAntee, a fireman, was accused of causing the affair by alleged spousal jealousy.

Metamora Ind Dick Oliphant Peter Pellser Oliphant Dick McAntee Big Four Pellser Mrs Oliphant Cinemna L McAntee Peallser McaAnte McAntee

Big Real Estate Auction in Atlanta This Spring

One of the largest real estate auctions in Atlanta will be held Wednesday at 3 PM by G W Adair. Thirty-one vacant lots on Simpson and Bush streets and Jones avenue will be sold. Nearby landmarks include Davis Street School, Southern Railway round house, several churches, and Marietta Street, with real estatemen forecasting the site as ideal for working men’s homes.

Atlanta G W Adair Simpson and Bush Streets Jones Avenue Immenite Davis Street Southern Railway Round House Marietta Street Ste

Bibb County Primary Plans Set by Democratic Executive Committee

The Bibb County Democratic executive committee met at the courthouse in Macon on April 12 to finalize details for the June 5 primary. Members include B M Davis H L Barefield J H Heard T A Cheat ham and N D May. Voting will include council and county officials for two years, with all white voters pledged to support party nominees. The rules ban candidate paid workers and prohibit transportation arrangements to sway voters, except for private conveyances. The Australian ballot system will be used amid ongoing efforts to organize the primary locally.

Macon Bibb County B M. Davis H. L Barefield J. H. Heard T. A Cheatham N. D. May Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Party

Georgia man fights Florida tax grab on state land mark

G T Weber of Atlanta owning Pasco county Florida property says tax officers wrongly marked it state land for 1891 taxes. He produced receipts proving payment and refused to pay a 3 fee to correct records. Governor Jennings replied that the condition was deplorable but offered no remedy to waive the fee.

G T Weber Atlanta Pasco County Florda Weber Florida Tis Oir Weber Jennings Atturta

Man damages Main street window over modesty display

Charles T. Roberts of Jackson Miss smashed a 2300 plate glass window on Main Street Memphis claiming the lingerie and hosiery display on wax figures was immodest and would corrupt youth. He confessed at the police station that he did the act and said it was proper. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised as a universal healer with a 26 cent box price.

Memphis Tenn Charles T Roberts Jackson Miss Main Street Bucklen

Knife Attack Slays Traveling Salesman in Memphis

A. T. Sharpe of Park Davis Co. Detroit was stabbed to death on Second Street in Memphis at 11 PM. An unknown assailant drew a knife after a heated argument. Sharpe collapsed within steps and died. Police had not arrested the slayer by midnight. Mrs. F. P. Livingston of Oxford dies. funeral set for Sunday at 2:30 PM.

Memphis Tenn A. T. Sharpe Park, Davis & Co Detroit Mich Second Street Sharpe Yong Livingston Oxford F. P. Livingston Geelock Southern Express Company Bert Vivingston Fannie and May Livingston B. S. Lewis Miss Maud Fannie May Conley

Confederate Veterans trip offer to Oklahoma and Hot Springs

Confederate Veterans advertise a rail special via Frisco System from Dallas by Memphis with stop overs in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Three dollars covers a side trip to Oklahoma City and back, plus twenty five dollars to Hot Springs round trip. Special trains and chair car arrangements available. Information from V T Saunders G A P BD Brisco Bryam Atlanta Ga.

Confederats Dallas Tex Memphis Oklahoma Indian Territory Oklahoma City Hot Springs

Hall County Primary Date Condemns State Executive Action

Gainesville Ga April 12 Special The Hall County Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse and arranged for a state primary on June and set August 7 for county officers. It condemned the state committee for an early date and urged July 15 to August 8 for governor and state house officer selections. It expressed sorrow at General Wade Hampton death and sympathy to South Carolina. It notes more county candidates may enter and hints at opposition to Robert F Quillian for state senate.

State Executive Committee Gainesville Democratic Executive Committee Hall County Court House State House Wade Hampton South Carolina Robert F. Quillian Sena

Probable Candidates Named for Next Week Announcement

The piece highlights three leading figures Colonel Lester D. Puckett H H Perry and W B Sloan as top prospects. It is believed that at least one will announce their candidacy next week with plans to make a formal declaration.

Tor Lester D. Puckett H H Perry B. Sloan

Silent Pioneer by Lucy Cleaver McMiroy in Atlanta

The latest book by soulful author Lucy Cleaver McMiroy is announced in Atlanta by John M. Miller Co. at 39 Marietta Street. The brief notice notes the author and publisher details for the release.

Lucy Cleaver McMiroy Atlanta John M. Miller Marietta

Confederate Veterans Travel Deals From Frisco System

Secure Dallas tickets via Frisco System through Memphis with stopovers in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Prices include 369 for Oklahoma City trip and return, 125 for Hot Springs side trip. Full information from W. Gaunders at Frisco System Atlanta office. Edwards & Son ad with 120 Whitehall Ground Floor photos.

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Alabama Medical Body X. DE. E. B. Waed Wu. Medical Association Wiley Wand Fisher Polk NEW Publications Layon Street Simpson and Bush Streets Wile Van Ge Rich & Bros John Brown H.S Hamrock ‘Brand Pure Limam Sheets Rich White Carnat Rich Ion Eh John S. Brown M. Rich & Bros. CO Man Tallapoosa Prmaissery Brest Pillsbury Jo Jo Jo Bo Aly Wes Ade J.T Sharpe Oary T. Saunders Pallas TEAAS Southern Railway Spowia Tain Main G. G. Sotuedih AL A Vergoy BEAC Aguni Atlania W. Y Gaunders Frisco Edwards & Son Whitehall
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