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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
8
Clarke County completed a transaction late yesterday to sell its stock of goods. The deal involved Clarke Co as principal party and marks a notable shift in the county's inventories and asset management. Further details on price or counterpart are not provided in the available text.
The Clarke Hardware Company sells its stock and goodwill to the King Hardware Company as Clarke winds down operations. Clarke will remain a corporation to settle accounts over years, while King eyes continued growth and promises to honor creditors and customers.
Prominent Atlanta figure Hon Clarence Knowles lies near death in Pensacola Florida after failing health prompted years of work in insurance and public service. Born in Pensacola he built a national reputation as southern manager for several insurers and led efforts in tariff and railroad insurance. He served Fulton county in the Georgia house and helped found the Technological school textile department. He married Fanny Judah of Pensacola and leaves two children Constantine and Cone Knowles Jr.
Reports from Atlanta describe ongoing telegraphers strike affecting Southern railway lines, with officials claiming traffic mostly on schedule though freight movement is hindered. Union president Powell asserts growing strike effectiveness, noting delays in passenger service and freight blockades, while officials say less than 10 percent out and traffic moving.
In Columbus Ga on April 13 special report says Girard cotton mills were organized with O. S. Jordan as president and P. N. Hill as secretary treasurer. Stock is $7,500 paid in. operation to begin inside a month. Looms 132, power by Columbus Railroad electric motor, lights planned, plaids and ginghams to be made, yarn from Hagia Phenix mill.
Julius C. Meyer of Cleveland endorses Grape-Nuts as a cure for dyspepsia and bowel complaints. He cites a businessman who recovered strength after thirty days and a woman who, after three months on Grape-Nuts, resumed work. Meyer claims broad health benefits and urges continued use as proof by eating.
President and Clyde L. King secretary treasurer. The Clarke Hardware Company stock sale enlarges the King Hardware Company. King Hardware will likely occupy Clarke’s corner Peachtree and Edgewood. no lease yet. Newill said many Clarke employees may be offered positions.
Mrs Lucy M Goldsmith wife of Mr A S Goldsmith of Stone Mountain died at her home this morning at about 10 o clock in her seventy fourth year. She leaves husband three children J H Player of Lexington Ky Dr W S Goldsmith of Atlanta and Miss Leonee Goldsmith. The remains will be interred at Augusta with funeral arrangements pending.
Telegrams reveal 80 Columbus delegates plan Augusta convention and boycott Southern railway. Freight congestion at Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Charlotte Macon Knoxville worsens as telegraphers strike and 20 000 members ready to fund long fight. Officials insist trains run on schedule, yet delays and closures spread across Alabama Georgia and surrounding regions.
The Central Labor Union recommended a general strike of all affiliated labor organizations in Houston. More than twenty unions are involved, including Knights of Labor affiliates. Leaders scheduled meetings tomorrow and Sunday to decide on action ahead of the Trans-M Mississippi commercial congress session.
Letters from Miss Epan Frederick and Miss Eowa Frederick of Troy Ohio describe relief from long standing kidney and bearing down pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mary Barshinger of Windsor Pa credits the remedy with restoring health after sixteen years of weakness and back pain.
Builders Exchange and carpenters fail to settle key contract clause after intensified efforts. Labor union plans to meet Tuesday to decide on a general strike if demands are not met, signaling heightened tension in the dispute.
Columbus labor delegates cancel previously arranged travel to Augusta by car, citing the telegraphers strike on the Southern Railway. They will boycott Southern connections and travel by other routes within Georgia, standing firm on protest actions during April.
New York April 7 deputies employed to guard the cornell dam area to deter threats by strikers. Sheriff Mary in White Plains received an application for 104 deputies to reinforce the district where demonstrations were reported and property was at risk. Authorities say few strikers remain in the disturbed area.
Get it at Miller's for stationery books periodicals and office supplies. The ad notes long customer relationships and invites potential customers to call by phone 34 John M Adler Co 29 Marietta Street Atlanta Ga.
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