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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
11
Four points describe the suit quality: fabric satisfactory style latest work faultless price moderate. It pays to choose these three prior qualities and the price asked for any Alfred Benjamin Co suit equals any merchant tailor. Saving to your purse is noted in the offer.
President Simmons of the Atlanta Rapid Transit Company was fined 30.76 in recorder’s court for using company cars to haul rock through city streets. W O McLeskey’s case was dismissed. The ruling hinges on a 1890 ordinance and franchise terms. The judge later set the fine at 50.75, which was paid.
The Specific Medication Society of the Georgia College of Medicine and Surgery will present two portraits of Dr W M Durham today. Durham has served twenty one years as a leading professor and once dean of the faculty. Robert Lee Avery will present on behalf of students with responses from Dr Florence Tippett Duval and J Glenn Sexton. The ceremony starts at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Edgewood avenue and Fort street corner campus.
An old medical advertisement warns that kidney trouble leads to death unless Stuart's Gin and Buchu cure. It lists symptoms such as dark circles under the eyes and cloudy, foul urine. The claim promises a permanent Bright's disease cure after other treatments fail, touting the tonic as life giving.
In Atlanta court a long case ends with a sealed verdict fight over a corner lot at Auburn avenue and Randolph street. J. W. L. Pratt seeks his share of the McIntyre estate claiming the sale to L. Daniel in 1890 was void because Mrs. McIntyre did not abandon Georgia as her home. The estate, valued near 33,000, centers on whether her North Carolina stay terminated her homestead. Four of five children settled. Pratt married one daughter now deceased and seeks her portion. The matter has spanned years with counsel W. A. Fuller Jr., Daniel W. Rountree, Walter R. Brown, and C. J. Simmons representing sides.
At Oakland on December 17 followers of favorites saw a disaster with Princess Titania losing to Byron Rose in the seven furlongs handicap. Gold One won the mile while Auriffera and Favorite swept the hurdle race. Spencer on Pat Morrissey broke a stirrup, First Spot defeated him, and Mounce and Burns rode two winners. Weather clear, track fast.
In New Orleans on December 17 weather was clear and track fast as Hayden Piederich and Boomerack led the day’s favorites. Jockey H Wilson received an indefinite suspension for actions aboard Leenia King Tatius and Siphon across multiple races. Race results list Hayden winning first and fifth races, Boomerack taking the sixth, with various second and third place finishes and times noted.
Sire of Great Horses Dead in Lexington Kentucky on December 7 1888. Imp Esher by Claramont una br h foaled in aes imported in 1888 owned by J Camden Hartland-stad died after a short illness of pneumonia. Chete Fisher was the sire of Darna.
Emory College Oxford Ga December 17 Special In the first season since 1897 the senior football team defeated the sophomores 18 to 5 to claim the Emory pennant and season championship. The seniors went undefeated this year with notable running by backs and end play led by Purner at fullback. The team, coached by Professor Hanner, showed promise with players Neal Manning Hackerson Wade Payne Hemphill Duncan Atkins Turner Moan Rosper and others. A Wednesday victory celebration was held in honor of the win.
In Louisville December 17 Wild Bill Hanrahan of New York defeated Marvin Hart of Louisville in less than one round at the Auditorium. A hard left to the stomach followed by a right hook floored Hart, who rose groggy but was finished by a right cross to the jaw. Referee Tim Horst supervised. Hart’s first career loss ends a long unbeaten stretch.
A special committee appointed at Monday's meeting due to scheduling could not depart for Charleston this week. The committee, including Garrett Adams and Kilpatrick, met in the mayor's office and decided to postpone the trip until January when more members can attend.
German cruiser Vineta departs Norfolk at 11 o clock in the morning bound for St Thomas Danish West Indies where she is expected to join a German squadron.
At Charleston South Carolina the racing card featured favorites Deadly Night Shade and Sam Lazarus drawing heavy bets. Races covered six furlongs to a mile with several close finishes. notable winners included Deadly Night Shade, Tout, Two Annies, and Sam Lazarus with times around 1 27 and 1 49. Weather was cloudy and cold as crowds sought value despite tough odds.
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