Governor Candler appoints B. F. Simpson solicitor general
Governor Candler named B. F. Simpson of Alpharetta Milton county to fill the vacancy from the death of Tom Hutcherson as solicitor general of the Blue Ridge circuit. Simpson, a prominent North Georgia lawyer and former legislator, will begin duties Monday and serves until the next general election in October 1902. He was chosen over Cobb county candidates to avoid concentrating in Cobb where Judge George W. Gober resides.
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Candler
B. F. Simpson
Alpharetta
Milton County
Blue Ridge
Cobb County
George W. Gober
Cobb
North Georgia
Simpson
Southern railway reports progress and earnings growth
The seventh annual Southern railway report shows mileage growth and expanded equipment. For 1901 earnings from operations reach 10,516,957.09 with total income 38, etc. The balance plus dividends and reserves are detailed, indicating a strong financial position and ongoing expansions.
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The
Southern Railway
Opera- Hom Rene Ees
Labor Day Set for Atlanta with Ladson as Orator
Labor Day preparations in Atlanta point to the day as a watershed event for local labor groups. Hon T Ladson, a leading attorney for the Atlanta Federation of Trades, will deliver the principal address. Augusta Chronicle lauds his labor advocacy and oratorical skill, predicting a masterful speech that will be remembered by attendees.
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Atlanta
Tha Ay
T. Ladson
Ladson
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Augusta Chronicle
Ufe
William P Mitchell dies in Atlanta veteran 56
William P Mitchell a prominent Atlantan died at his home 153 Whitehall street of apoplexy aged 56 and unmarried with one sister and two brothers. He came to Atlanta in 1850, served in Cobb's Legion during the Civil War, was escorted by Confederates to Hampton’s surrender, worked at Sanders Swann Co. for 30 years, and was a member of the Atlanta Camp 159 UCV. Funeral set for 3:30 pm from 153 Whitehall with Oakland Cemetery interment.
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W.W. P Mitchell
Southern Star
Cobb's Legion
Hampton
Sanders, Swann É& Co
Inman & Co
Atlanta
Whitehall
Oakland
Charles S Arnall
United Confederate Veterans
William P. Mitchell
Whitehall Street
T. H. Willams
Charles D'Alvigny
J. C. Huff
Wiley C. Howard
J. H. Shadden
Exhibit of 180 Hereford Cattle Attracts Interest
Dr P Phillips of Texas engaged space at the Southern Interstate fair for an exhibit of 180 head of Hereford cattle from Albany Tex as part of the Reynolds brothers herd. He may enter horses as well. Advertising wagons led by George R Lindsay and H E Weed toured in advance, with routes set for this month and the fair. A Tuesday horse show committee meeting will appoint vice presidents from southern cities.
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P. Philips
Texas
Phillips
Atlanta
Albany
Tex
Reynolds Brothers
Dborse
Martin
George R Lindsay
Barnesville
H E Weed
Guinesville
Toccoa
Greenville
South
Brooks Morgan
Coach and Saddle
R. F. Maddox
Captain Cly
Kenneth
Sensation
J. K. Ottley
John W. Grant
Dixie
Dorothy
Pokts
Cheries L Rvan
Henry
Jackson
KELLAR AND MddRE Open Modern Optical Plant
A local firm announces completion of a new optical acting plant equipped with modern devices. The facility promises advanced production tools and employs a trained staff, aiming to boost efficiency and output.
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Kellaw & Mddre
Death of Mrs Boyd by Hydrophobia After Dog Bite
Mrs. Boyd, wife of engraver Harry Boyd, died from hydrophobia after being bitten by a large Newfoundland. The dog, once a family pet, bit her on the chin six weeks after an arm bite she received a year earlier. The dog was killed after the second bite. Funeral planned at 2 pm with interment at Oakland, later moved to Cincinnati.
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Harry Boyd
J. E Wardlaw
Mrs. Boyd
Mra Boyd
Helene Young Dies En Route Home in Montana
Mrs Zina Young wife of a Mormon prominent in the church is in dying condition from a stroke while traveling from her daughter's home near the Canadian border to Salt Lake City. She is nearly eighty and expressed a wish to die at her old home. In Union Springs Alabama the first bale of cotton was sold for two and a half cents to W M Pitts.
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Helena
Mont
Zina Young
Salt Lake City
Young
Alt Lake
Canadian
Union Springs
Ala
W. M. Pitts
Killing of a Convict at State Fair Grounds
Savannah Georgia August 24 special Joe Weston a negro convict was shot and killed this morning by white guard J B Davis at the state fair grounds where convicts are employed He refused to stop and attempted escape Davis fired the fatal shot the coroner s jury ruled the killing justifiable.
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Savannah
Joe Weston
J. B Davis
State Fair Grounds
Davis
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Central of Georgia
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Chattanooga
Chears
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John A. Colvin
Union Depot
Indian Spring
New York
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Colvin
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NW Co
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Fla
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Lipau
Mersl
C. T. Ladson
W. P. Mitchell
Tomorow
Dr. Philips
Hssee Death
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Hught
Mrs. Zina Young
Grim Reaper
Peachtree Street
New Star Theater
Savannan
Reinn
St. Louis
Liebig's
Huff's
Qui Superior
Palmer
Palmer's
Ware
American Brewing Company
A.B. C
Bohemian Beer
Jacobs’ Viaduct
Pennsylvania
California
Jacobs
Il&e Telelcy
Great Britain
France
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Evans & Burbridge
Arene
Morocco
Sharpe & Dohme
Hicks
Beal
Hood
Brown
Horsford
M. A. Simmon
Thedford
Pinkham
Cardus Allcock
Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
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Brandrath
Williams
Carter
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