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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1902

Page

4

Buffalo herd offered for Grant Park display in Atlanta

Grant park officials consider buying six buffaloes from Adrian Michigan for 91 50 to restore a zoo herd. The park board, seeking funds, plans to raise money amid prior underfunding while promising to replace animals as they die. Citizens are invited to suggest fundraising ideas as the park prepares a busy summer season.

Grant Park Park Board Park Commissioners Park Adrian Mich Park Commission Atlanta

Negro Preacher Insane In Court Yesterday

In the ordinary court yesterday Robert Epps was found insane and committed to the state asylum after his defense claimed property loss drove him to dementia. He had been a preacher and later worked as a janitor. The hearing followed reports of mental decline.

Robert Epps

Rich and Bros Company Presents Theater Party Tonight

M Rich and Bros Company honors its staff with a Grand theater party featuring Bijou Musical Comedy Company in A Trip to Chinatown. The event marks the firm’s thirty-fifth anniversary on the seventh of the month with reserved seats and an enjoyable evening planned for all employees.

Ms. Rich & Bros. Company M. Rich & Bros Company Chinatown Frm

Mount Cory, Ohio A modern utopia of righteousness

Circuitat Enquirer tours Mount Cory a peaceful hamlet ten miles south of Fandiay Ohio. Seventy five houses form the village with seven occupied by preachers of the gospel. No saloons exist and winter evenings feature storefront yarns while summer sees residents whittle sticks and carve initials in store boxes. The village has a mayor and he handles notary duties and couples joining for life using a calaboose once used as a village jail now serving as a village pound.

Circiuitat’ Enquirer Fandiay Ohio Mount Cory

Order of Columbia Weets Original Atlanta Order Phenomenal Growth

An Atlanta meeting in the Kiser building celebrated enrollment of 200 members in Unity No 1, the parent lodge of the Order of Columbia. The fraternal group plans a national HQ in Atlanta, with insurance annuity features and rapid national growth. Speakers included Walter McErreath Sam W Small C R Normandy Captain W H Harrison and D G Williams with music by George A Norton. Refreshments followed a night of cheer and prophecy for the order's expansion.

Order of Columbia Kiser Unity No. 1 Atlanta C C. Houston Walter McErreath Sam W. Small C. R. Normandy W. H. Harrison Shepard Bryan D. G Williams George A. Norton New Order

Revival at First Baptist Church Draws Large Crowd

A lengthy revival at Augusta’s First Baptist Church attracts large congregations. Rev Sparks W Melton assists Dr W W Landrum and preaches at 4 PM and 8 PM. Afternoon services in the Sunday school room and night services in the main auditorium continue through next week with several conversions reported.

First Baptist Church Sparks W. Melton First Baptist Church of Augusta W. W. Landrum Melton Atlanta Landrum

The Hound of the Baskervilles serial move in The Strand

Conan Doyle novel referenced as a Holmes adventure. Serial publication boosted Strand Magazine sales by about fifty percent. Book form edition arranged with orders fulfilled by John M Miller Co. in Marietta.

Sherlock Holmes Conan Doyte Strand John M Miller Co Marietta

The Transgressor and Victim in Brief Remarks

A Record-Herald brief notes the moral contrast between transgressors and their victims. It comments that many talk to disguise their lack of substance and hints at the public’s judgment of those who fail to speak plainly.

The Value of Science and a Dancer in Talk

In a Washington Star fragment a young woman quotes an army officer as a splendid dancer but dull in conversation. Miss Cayenne notes his cleverness, saying in the army safety may hinge on a dancer’s reputation rather than talk.

Washington Star Miss Cayenne

FEW CHANGES IN NEW SYSTEM CONSERVATIVE PLANT SCHEME

Savannah April 17. President R G Erwin of the Plant system says the Atlantic Coast Line will consolidate management without changing merit officers except for cause. He denies selling the Plant system at any party or against his wishes and states the sale to the Atlantic Coast Line was approved unanimously by Plant directors. Savannah may remain headquarters for rail offices with improved business anticipated for the city.

Savannah R. G. Erwin New York The Constitution Atlantic Coast Line Erwin Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Plant System Railway Company Morton F. Plant Plant Investment Company Atlantic Coast Line Company Bavannah Southern Wattera Master Car Builders’ Association Georgia Railway and Electric Light Company Federal Prison

Rail and steam services in the Southeast and regional notices

The Seaboard Air Line plans limited expansion while premium Sunday excursions from Savannah to Charleston attract crowds. Peninsular and Occidental schedules list Port Tampa to Key West and Havana sailings, with Miami connections to Nassau set for April departures. Freight appointees Pettus and Nelms named in Norfolk and Atlanta. A Savannah wedding links Katherine Price and Herbert Benning Spencer. A Georgia women’s travel group heads to Richmond for a Methodist mission meeting. Local office upgrades progress at Central of Georgia in Atlanta. Various railway officials and associations discuss special fares for state-wide events. The piece closes with a light anecdote on English usage and a French listener.

Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Company Port Tampa Miami Havana Nassau Key West

Two Communications of Georga Lodge Held in Ma Sure Hall

Two communications of Georga Lodge No 96 F and A M were held at Ma Sure Zone Hall corner Mitchell and Forsyth streets on Friday April 18 at 6 and 7 pm. The Master’s degree was to be conferred on several candidates and the brethren were invited with light refreshments. Steve R Johnston W M and Crist secretary.

Georga_ Lode A. M Ma Sure Zonle Hall Mitchell and P. Forsyth Streets Steve R Johnston W. M Crist

Local forecasts and noble exports fill pages from SABURT

SABURT, local Forecast Official, Washington, April 17 reports Friday and Sunday weather across states with fair conditions, wind notes, and possible showers. separate England notice lists non resident nobles with international residences including Leinster traveling to Australia and various British peers living in New Zealand, Australia, Rhodesia, and America with links to Texas and Scotland.

Washington Georgia South Carolina Virenia Florida Texas Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Kentucky England London Express Duke of Leinster Australia Eans Charles Fitzgerald Ord Charles Ernex Villa Riddell’s Creek Victoria Arie Colonies America Bulawayo Rhodesia Claud Anson Susan Geresford 3A Ranch Francis Anson

Sweetwater Park Hotel Opens Under New Management

The B n Ideal Place to Picnic announces Sweetwater Park Hotel is now open to the public under new ownership and management, inviting visitors to enjoy the updated facilities and grounds.

Sweetwater Park Hotel

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