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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1901

Page

10

Summer festival at governor's mansion and society weddings

A Japanese lawn party at the governor's mansion showcases Vassar alumnae funds with lanterns booths and music while Atlanta society records a quiet wedding for Miss Lucy May Manry and Mr William R Heston and several social gatherings at Inman Park and drives club amid editorial chatter on servant unions and social events.

Vassar Alumnae Atlanta Veezsar Aote Mikado Land of Japan Frank Pearson Miss Manry Mr. Heston Lucy May Manry William R. Heston Asheville William F. Manry East Hunter Street John EB. White

Coupon contest at The Constitution promises four prizes

Clerks handle coupons chasing Pan American exposition seats with four prizes including fireman policeman and labor unionist. The top prize offers a trip for the winner and a companion if they have the most coupons. Winners to be announced on a celebration day in Atlanta. Numerous locals and visitors are noted in attendance and many entries fill the coupon clerks’ tally.

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Mayor explains why he did not claim a reward

An Atlanta city finance committee meeting discussed reestablishing a dog catcher and mortality records. Mayor Mima admitted to secretly poisoning stray dogs after suffering dog depredations, and noted he deserved the reward offered by Albert Thornton for information leading to the killer of his dogs. The committee postponed action on Fincher’s dog catcher resolution to a future meeting.

City Finance Committee Fincher Atlanta Kontz Peachtree Street Mima Albert Thornton Thornton

Thrilling Escape At Tallulah Falls Pool Episode

George W. Bowly an Atlanta traveling salesman narrowly escaped drowning yesterday at Hawthorne’s pool in Tallulah Falls. He slipped from a rock and plunged about 25 feet, then clung to the cliff and climbed back to safety with the aid of a nearby ledge as his daughter watched in fright.

George W. Bowly Atlanta Farlinger Hawthorne Tallulah Falls Mr. Bowly

Vaudeville and Lyceum Thrills Draw Full House at Lyceum

The Lyceum audience roared as Gertrude Mansfield and Carl Wilbur lit up the stage with A Bird and a Bottle. Fox and Foxie and the Glee sons drew applause alongside Scott and Judge new acrobatic novelty. Professor Martin’s orchestra delighted music lovers, while Mabel Caseby and her Sunny South chorus energized the Palm Garden. Next week Klimt-Heard’s Columbia theater bills promise grand scenic productions with The New Dominion leading a strong lineup. Seats go on sale Friday at Miller's.

Lyceum Gertrude Mansfield Carl Wilbur Raymond Caverly Fox Foxie Clayton Deshon Gleesons Scott Judge Martin Palm Garden Mabel Caseby Sunny South Klimt New York Eagle's Nest Klimt-Heard Miller’s Cary Wilbur Clayton and Scott and Judge Raymond and Theodore Martin Chicago Garden Roth

Death of 1 year old Jennie Freer in Clarkston

The little girl Jennie Ruth Freer daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Freer of Clarkston died at the family home yesterday morning. Funeral services are at the residence at 10 this morning. The body arrives in Atlanta today at 1 o’clock and the funeral will be held and interment at Westview.

Jennie Ruth Freer T. J. Freer Clarkston Atlanta Westview

City book audit nears finish amid delays

D 8. Fero and assistants labor over city department accounts with many figures to compile and audit. A preliminary report may be prepared soon for council, but the complete analysis by Haskins and Sells in New York will take several weeks.

Fero Council Haskins & Sells New York Rawson Atlanta

MAY RELOCATE BIG MAIN AT CITY WATER MEETING

A special meeting of the board of city water commissioners will be held at 4 PM to decide whether the 30 inch water main for downtown should run on Marietta and Decatur or Walton and Edgewood avenues. Colonel Park Woodward proposes routing via Walton to Peachtree to Edgewood to Butler to avoid center conduits. The board will settle the route today to prevent delays in construction.

Board of City Water Commissioners Marietta Decatur Streets Walton Street Hdgewood Avenue Marietta Street North Avenue Decatur Street Butler Street Colonel Park Weeodward Walton Peachtree Edgewood Avenue Butler

Would-Be Madman Edwards Recaptured After Escape

James Edwards, serving six years for perjury, was brought back from Alabama after escaping Milledgeville prison. He feigned madness at various jails, taunting guards, tearing clothes, and simulating insanity to evade work. Authorities now view him as a deliberate faker aiming to return to the asylum.

James, Edwards Alabama Milledgeville Pearson Bidlwards Ego Edwards Chattahooches Powell Edwards

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