City News and Public Notices Roundup
Divorce suit fled by I W Mathis of Atlanta against Mollie Mathis on desertion grounds. William Schley Howard to speak next Friday night at Macca bees hall 57% East Hunter street with Boys Club orchestra. Lincoln McConnell to speak at Grace Methodist Wednesday at 3:30. Howard’s friends meet at Emnite hotel, over 200 attend. Two small trover suits filed by Durham Bros Optical Co to recover watches valued 21 and 27 dollars from Alex Jones and Josie Foster. Board of Registrars to meet and revise tax lists for ten city wards and fourteen country districts. Miss Alice Hamilton jailed after violent hysteria. fined 15.76 dollars. Jim Young interruptions at late mission prayer service at corner of Peter and Humphries streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
William Schley Howard
Fifth
Maccabees
East
Hunter Street
Boys’ Club
Board of Registrars
Alice Hamilton
H. E. Hart
New Orleans
Grady Hospital
Notice Barracks
Broyles
Hast
Yester
Trust Company Planned to Aid Georgia Farmers Mortgages
Application filed in Fulton County Superior Court seeks incorporation of a million dollar trust company named American Bond & Mortgage Company. Georgia leaders John Walker, D W Jarren, J R Mercer, E Gurr, and C L P Glover head a group to supply long term loans for farmers at low rates, using funds from eastern money centers. The firm aims to provide steady funding for farm development, with seven year terms and improved financing beyond current crop advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bond & Mortgage Company
Fulton County
South
Georgia
John JD Walker
Sparta
D. W Janren
Blakely
J. R. Mercer
Dawson
E Gurr
Baintridge
Chas LP Glover
Atlanta
Farmers of
American Fond & Mortgage Company
Forta Glorihalders
Cnd Chrowghour Institution
Thia
Drunkenness arrest and blind tiger raid reported
A man named Young resisted ejection and prayed as officers subdued him after tearing Officer Webb's coat. In a separate raid at 141 Decatur street detectives found a near beer saloon and pool parlor with whisky stashed in a milk pail and bucket. proprietor R H Newell and bartender Prince Jones jailed for unlawful possession. The Georgia Florida Pecan Growers’ Association plans its annual meeting in Orlando in May. Dr J W Hurt is announced as a candidate for chancellor from the eighth district in the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber- Geant Newport Sanford
Bullard
Black
Decatur Street
R. H. Newell
Prince Jones
Poulan
Georgis- Florida Pecan Growers’ Association
Orlando
Fla
Florida Horticultural Society
Handsome Piedmont Park Comfort Building Chosen
The park improvement committee and the city parks general manager selected the Piedmont park comfort building site at the west end of Clara Mere. Architect Harry Lester Waller of King & Walker designed a one story entrance with ample yard space and air. Cost estimates reach 8400 with 4000 already on hand from old fair buildings. construction to start soon and be ready for use this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commission
City Parks
Piedmont Park
Clara Mere
Harry Lester Waller
King & Walker
Ang Lt 13
Shwet Ia
Ike & Park Pavilion
League of Architects
Eft
Park Cosin
Mfew
Gordon N. Hartel
Joseph Cochran
WC Puckett
George F Eubanks
Dan Carey
J G Woodward Denies Mayor Candidacy Plans
Ex mayor James G Woodward says reports on his political plans are unknown to him and claims no public statement on future runs. He notes the city primary is six months away, registration remains open until June 7, and cites past campaign sentiment influencing supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G Woodward
Woodward
Captain English May Huo
Thave
Captain English
Gil
Merritt Sentenced to Hang Again in 1910 Case
Roger Merritt, twice convicted of criminal assault, was resentenced by Judge L Hoan of the superior court to be hanged on June 4, 1910, between 10:02 a.m. and 2 p.m. The execution order was given to Sheriff Mangum after the session. Despite affirmations by two courts, there is expectation of a possible stay or pardon, amid debate over Merritt’s guilt and previous trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Merritt
L. Hoan
Superior Court
Mangum
Innocent Merritt
Fifteen Negroes Sentenced by Danielsville City Court
Fifteen Black defendants from Comer Carlton and Danielsville pleaded guilty and were sentenced by Judge Moseley as the Danielsville City Court met in session this week. The Huff versus Wholston damage case was continued this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danwtnville
Comer, Carlton
Danielsville
Earl
Superior Court
Moseley
W. O. Huff
J. P. W Wholston
Contest for Best Drawing of Doctor Cheney Expectorant Bottle
The Wunoresque cumin offered by Cheney's Expectorant Co invited children under ten to draw a bottle of Doctor Cheney's Expectorant. The contest, announced in Grier's Almanac, drew thousands nationwide with a Atlanta artist selecting winners. First prize went to Miss Listle Haygood in Cumming Georgia. other prizewinners included Miss Lucile Williams of Orangeburg South Carolina and Master Caprna W. Robinson of Cordova South Carolina, among many from Georgia Alabama and South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Ini Grier
Almanac
United States
Atlanta
Listle Haygood
Cumming
Mise Lucile Wiliams
Orangeburg
Gladys
Satterfield
Cornelia
Ruth Thomas
Grantville
Nash Goble
Ellijay
Howard Harmon
Maysville
Jerre Clark
Columbus
Fickeon
Roswell
Flourney
Lousville
Thomas
Luthersville
Ala
Lucy Robinson
Cordova
Delinquent Occupation Tax Lists Targeted by Officials
Ordinary John R Wilkinson reviews lists of real estate and cigarette dealers auto agents and water establishments for unpaid occupation tax. Delinquents risk indictment and penalties. grand jury may grant limited time to pay. Near beer tax offenders to be exposed by Fulton county inspector Marcellus M. Anderson with Governor Brown’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Wilkinson
Grant
Anda Water
Marcellus M. Anderson
Fulton County
Brown Lat
Grand
Opium smugglers given long terms
In Paso Texas on April 3 Judge T Maxey sentenced opium smugglers in federal court. George Olin Poole received the maximum two years at Fort Leavenworth plus transfer to Los Angeles for a pending charge. Charles G Johnson got one year and one day. Nieves Aguirre four months Martin Gallegos six months or 509 dollars fines. John Murphy five months Festina Vequez six months Jose D Hogan six months Yee Hing Jong one day jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
T. Maxey
George Olin Poole
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Los Angeles
Charles G. Johnson
Nieves Aguirre
Martin Gallegos
John Murphy
Festina Veaquez
Jono D. Hogan
Yee Hing Jong
Sivley Succeeds Kenyon on Illinois Central Board
Chicago April 18 The Illinois Central Railroad tax night announced the appointment of C. L. Birley as general glerre of the road to succeed TW. B. Kenyon, who recently resigned to become assistant to the attorney general of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivley
Kenyon
Chicago
Linois Central Railroad
C. L. Birley
Glerre
The
Road
TW. B. Kenyon
United States
Cleaning-up Day in Atlanta Prompts Citywide Housekeeping Drive
Today Atlanta households and sidewalks face a citywide cleaning-up day under the City Federation of Clubs. Women committees, including colored members, organize the effort with sanitary inspectors patrolling streets and public buildings to ensure a spotless city, aiming to prove Atlanta can boast a clean metropolis for one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
O'ty Federation of Clubs
Beetia
Everyohdy
Iook
Davn
Industrique
Amos
Amos Ensent
Atl Atelanta
Death of Mrs J T Rose Interment in Ohio
Mrs J T Rose wife of J T Rose vice president of Atlanta Steel Company died yesterday at 3 PM at 27 East Fourteenth Street. She was about to become a mother. The Roses married at her home in Delle Ohio over a year ago and she had lived here since their marriage. Funeral at 8 PM today at the home conducted by Rev Frank Siler then body sent to Della Ohio for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T Rose
J T Rose
Atlanta Steel Company
East Fourteenth Street
Rose
Frank Siler
Wesleyan Memorial Church
Della
Ohio
Arbor Day Observed by Emory Students at Emory College
Arbor Day ceremonies at Emory College Oxford Ga featured seniors and faculty in a joint program. Students planted the class tree with soil offerings, honoring Wesleyan Agnes Scott Brenan G N J and other preparatory institutions. The event drew visitors from across the state and included readings prayers and a campus march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery College
Oxford
James E. Dick
Eagar D. Kenyon
Paul H. Chrisian
Clasa Seng
Harvey KE. Pafford
Edward G Mackay
Thomas J Sappington
Wesleyan
Brenan
Agnes
Scott
Senator Daniel to Leave Florida for Virginia Home Monday
Announcement from Lynchburg Va says Senator Daniel plans to return to his Virginia home on Monday from Daytona Beach Florida where he has been receiving medical care. The report notes the patient is recovering but provides few further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Virginia
Lynchburg
Daniel
Daytona
Fla
Railroad Wins Verdict in 600 Dollar Damage Suit
Nolan Breedlove sued the Atlanta and West Point Railroad Co claiming injuries from a vestibule train crossing incident in Oakland in 1907. Jurors found for the railroad, ruling Breedlove caused his own injuries by falling on the track as the train passed. Trial before Judge Reid lasted a week, ending with a defendant verdict. Representing Breedlove were Atkinson and Born. the railroad was defended by Brewster and Dorsey, Beewarter, Howell and Heyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Breedlove
Atlanta and
West Point Railroad Company
Atlanta
Oakland
Janta
West Point
Messie. Atkinson & Born
FP H Brewster
H. M Dorsey
Dorsey, Beew>ater, Howell & Heyman
Adel National Bank charter filing in Adel Washington
National Bank at Adel Washington applies for the organization of the First National Bank of Adel Ga. on April 19. Applicants include WW oH Beskin M W Jones A Baker J J Baker J May and J OH Wilker of Adel. Treasury department approval noted with capital of 25000 dollars.
Give Your Stomach A Chance Package Free
An ad style note promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia aid as the solution to stomach discomfort. It argues digestion requires proper gastric fluids and that sickness causes acids and irritation, claiming the product restores natural action with pure fruit ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gelipois
A. K. Hawkes Co
Opticians
Whitehall Screet
E. G. Griffin
Gate City
Whitehall Street Corner
Alabama
Athens, Ga
City News
I. W. Mathis
Mollie Mathis
Tns
Congress
Representative Livingston
Emnite
Mr. Howard
MATER
Berkele Ne
Jewelers and Silversmiths
Whitehall St
Ering
Young
Barfield
Webb
Friends
J. W. Hurt
Chanell
J. G Woodward
Rountree’s
Whitehall Street
Pala
City Court of
Grand Jury
Cluett
J. T. Rose
Underwood Typewriters
N. Broad St
EMORY
Sen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!