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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
9
Georgia's fertilizer consumption for the season nears 500000 tons, a rise of about 75000 tons from prior highs. Officials note weather and crop conditions influenced results, with increases in corn and other crops and a notable rise in overall farm inputs.
H Robinson of Misborough Mt writes that corns tormented him yet Bucklen's Arnica has completely cured them. He claims it acts like magic on sprains cuts burns and sores and guarantees healings for skin diseases. A druggist guarantee backs the claim.
Chairman T C Crenshaw of the railroad commission and Hon Pope Barrow traveled to Savannah to review tax returns of the Savannah Florida and Western railroad. They reached agreement on valuations of main line, side tracks, and rolling stock but could not settle terminal properties. An umpire is expected to resolve the dispute without gubernatorial arbitration.
An advertisement invites buyers to view a large stock of diamonds set in delicate jewelry. Hundreds of stones are available awaiting selection of stone and setting at 85 Whiteholl for $2.
The entry notes a brief cool spell followed by a return to normal summer warmth with a high of 86 and a low of 68 at night. It mentions a 14 hour 42 minute day length, the shortening of days toward the December solstice, and widespread rains across the state and nearby regions with Raleigh, Greensboro, Spartanburg and other areas cited. It forecasts continued fair conditions with similar temperatures.
Citizens petition to grant Atlanta Railway and Power Company rights to substitute double for single tracks on North Boulevard, add switches on Jackson street, and extend Angier avenue line to city limits. Petition signed by residents from wards and local businesses, dated July 29 1901.
The Lyceum week drew full lower-floor seating as the season’s top bill features Edeustas the equilibrist, The Blondeils, The Tourists, Revera sisters with four costumes, Ferrar brothers bicycle act, and Vander? acts. Theodora Martins Chicago Orchestra will headline Monday in the garden event with no postponement. Captain Sneed of Wilmington visits Atlanta before continuing to Jacksonville.
Alderman Kilpatrick plans to vote for the Peters street line franchise for the Atlanta Rapid Transit Company. The board is ready to decide on the long twenty-one year amendment amid talks of concessions and potential recalls.
Cherokee county inmate Dolly Pritchett and Pickens county woman Melvina Brock, both serving life terms for infanticide, may see clemency action. Brock, about thirty, is viewed as less guilty. her sick condition at the time and testimony suggest the death may have been accidental. If Pritchett is pardoned, Brock and her mother could gain freedom, with the commission expected to session today.
Lawrence Mitchell, a prominent Atlanta figure active in the Young Men's Democratic League and the Atlanta Grays, drowned near Savannah. His funeral is set for 2:30 PM at the I. J. Mitchell residence with interment at Oakland. numerous civic and military associates to attend as pallbearers and escorts.
Heaneleene seeks five high grade solicitors for special work in Atlanta Birmingham and amphis. Applicants must furnish satisfactory insurance records and references. Address James O Wynn manager Southern Department The Prudential Insurance Company 23 21 Prudential building Atlanta Ga.
Lieutenant Colonel R E Holz a provincial Salvation Army officer arrives in Atlanta and conducts two tent services at Madison and Garnett streets drawing large crowds and several conversions. He returns from Europe where he inspected allied army work in England Ireland France Germany Holland and Belgium with a further service and address planned. Rawle movay an insane patient from several weeks ago will be sent to Milledgeville state asylum today as arrangements are made for Moody’s placement in the jail system.
William T Wood, a prominent Plant System freight agent for Florida, died in Jacksonville Tuesday morning. He will be buried in Macon, Ga this afternoon. His wife travels with the body. he leaves a widow, two children, and many relatives and friends. Attending are Mrs Marion L Wood and Mrs J W Van Bibber of Atlanta plus Mrs J B Patterson of Tyler Texas visiting Atlanta.
WwW. C. Minnick, recently from Palmetto, Ga, died yesterday morning at St Josephs infirmary after an operation. Aged 30, his body was shipped to Powell's Station for interment.
Funeral services for James Foucher who died at Grady hospital were held at 3 30 PM yesterday at Barclay and Brandon undertaking room. Rev Mr Moore of the Christian church conducted the rites with a Confederate veterans escort taking the body to Westview for burial.
The death of Katie Hennie Galamore, the 1-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Galamore, occurred yesterday afternoon at 4:30 at their home 2 Walnut street. The funeral will be tomorrow afternoon at 4:30. Interment will be at Westview.
Joseph Edward Belser three months old died at 66 Leach Street Tuesday night at 7 30 funeral is at the residence at 10 o clock this morning. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J D Belser.
Erabelle Walker, the one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Walker, died at their home at 42 Ashby Street at 1 pm yesterday. The funeral will be held this afternoon with interment at Casey's cemetery.
The Southern Interstate fair board will convene at 4 o'clock in the chamber of commerce offices. Reports from committees will be reviewed and exhibit plans advanced. Secretary Martin will urge committee expansion to attract manufacturers from the west and local merchants alike to display goods. Other board matters will also be discussed.
The Atlanta water board moves to inventory free water service users and estimate costs to meter unmetered connections. Officials weigh charging for excess use, noting July consumption at a city school raised questions. The executive committee also proposes using Hemphill and Chattahoochee avenues for public roads and approves fire protection piping for Ware Furniture and Means Street customers.
The board discussed repaving all streets to lay down a new water main at an estimated cost of 4. This company rebuilt after a fire that occurred over a year ago and the board agreed on proper fire protection. Two bids from J R Lambert Son and W R Maher were opened and referred to the finance committee. Other routine matters were disposed of.
Officer Tibbs reported a starved three and a half year old child at 93 Rhodes Street in Mrs. M. A. Liebing’s care. Will Liebing and Andrew Crawford were arrested after inquiry into the alleged neglect. Crawford claimed the mother favored his infirm brother Will and that he was driven away. Will claimed he worked and helped his mother despite mistreatment. An advertisement for Tyner’s Little Watermelon Seeds followed.
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