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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1901

Page

6

MiMo Be ATOM NEF headline sparks bold slogan

MiMo delivers a striking call Be ATOM NEF amid a bold campaign. The message echoes through local circles as supporters rally for a new energy initiative with potential regional impact and strong momentum.

Mayor Mims to present annual message amid city debate

Mayor Mims plans to deliver his annual message after a period of public discussion on the Atkinson matter. He will outline council considerations and city affairs, saying he will wait to present details and his stance until the message is ready. He was at home recovering from catarrhal trouble and declined to confirm a response to Atkinson’s statements.

Kingston Mims Gsion Atkinson Canadsa Yiowever T. Atkinson Arente

Bulloch Speaks at Opera House Addressed Congregation

Helen L Bulloch of Elmira is a Woman’s Christian Temperance Union organizer and lecturer. She spoke at Walker Street Methodist church on Save the Boys, addressing a large crowd and inspiring new union members in Belle Tamer Young Woman’s Christain Temperance Union and Atlanta South Side.

Helen L Bulloch Elmira Na“ Woman's Christian Temperance Jom Walker Street Methodist Arch Jach Belle Tamer Christian Temace Union Atlanta South Side Christian Temperance Union Bulloch Atlanta Alder- Mot LaHatte Vstt Street Ata Opebabie LaHatte

Death of John C. Houk in Calhoun Ga

John C. Houk aged 64 died yesterday morning at 260 Peters Street from paralysis after a December 22 stroke. Survived by a wife two sons three sisters and several relatives. A Confederate veteran, he served with Wheeler's cavalry. The body will be interred in Calhoun after services at 815 PM.

Calhoun Houk Peters McDaniel Street 5. C Gordon County Fulton Bartow County W. M Rich- Hunt Fulton County Wheeler Ondy

Atlanta Welcomes New Century With Prosperity Promise

In wrapping up 1902 Atlanta reflects on skyline growth and civic improvements including a new duct over Whitehall, doubled business volume, and plans for future despot replacement shed. The piece foresees a prosperous 1903 with continued progress, good fellowship, and generous community support.

Atlanta Whitehall Street Clearing House

Short items concerning men and public affairs

A collection of brief notices covers deaths in Atlanta including Mrs Elizabeth Kelly Webb at 3 am at Clark University seminary and funeral plans in Atlanta then Kansas City. Walter Brooks death by self inflicted gunshot, service at Walker Street Methodist. M Hays found dead on Means Street to be interred in Marietta. Permelia Dukes dies aged, survived by daughter Mrs Freeland. funeral at home with interment Hollywood cemetery. The young son of Dr Cook dies at home. body to Bremen for interment. No fires in Atlanta. week totals by day. News of Craig Ansley death in Alexandria and pneumonia. Jenkins alias John King identified as suspect in Newnan murder. he denies. Two youths fight near a negro church causing panic. Merchants thank police for quelling Whitehall Street disorder on Christmas Eve. Southern Association of Elocutionists closes with thanks to Atlante citizens, press, and Miss Sopha Thornbury. A stolen cow leads to Charlie Williams’s confinement. detectives track suspect. Burglary at 55 West Mitchell Street for meat and sausage. Lula Morris, 13, beaten by wires by mother, case to be tried.

Elizabeth Kelly Websh Clark University Webb Parks Edward L Parks University Kansas City Atlanta M. Hays Means Street Bellwood Marietta Permelia Dukes Elliott and Tyler Streets A. F. Freeland William J. Holtzclaw Jones Avenue Baptist Church Hollywood Cemetery William S. Ansley Craig Ansley Alexandria H. C. Ansley Messrs Will Cliff Marion Ansley John Jenkins John King Newnan Jack Gates Jenkins King Fraser Solomon Street Tibbs Whitehall Street Southern Association of Elocutionists Atlante Sopha Thornbury Thornbury College Charlie Willams Sanford and Kilpatrick Willams West Mitchel Street Rowan and Hollis Lula Morris Butler Street

Banks Meet This Week In Atlanta Bank Stockholders Elect Officers

Atlanta bank stockholders plan annual meetings to elect officers for the next year. The prosperity is highlighted by clearing house reports showing business this year will exceed 1900 by over fifteen million dollars.

Atlanta Clearing House

New Year Sermon at First Congregational Colored Church

Rev. H. H. Proctor delivered a year end sermon at the First Congregational church urging spiritual stock taking rather than dwelling on prosperity or sorrow. He insisted destiny is to become Christ and noted the year’s experiences should help toward that end. In the evening a Christmas concert led by Superintendent Matthews followed, with James Parker in attendance and briefly speaking about his Buffalo tragedy connection.

First Congregational Colored H. H. Proctor First Congregational Church John Christ Matthews James Parker Buffalo

Holiday Lates for Christmas on railroad cheap tickets

The Western and Atlantic and Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railways offer reduced round trip fares for students with school certificates. Tickets valid Dec 16 to 22, 1901, with final limit Jan 8, 1902. Extra sale due to holidays on Dec 21 to 25 and 30, 1901 and Jan 1, 1902, with final limits as specified. Contact ticket agents Harman General Passenger Agent and L F Smith, General Manager.

Western and Atlantic Railroad Nashville,Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway Om Harman LF. Smith Gratic Nashville, Chattanooga and P. C._B. HARMAN J. F. Smith Tramc

Georgia Colonization Plan For German Families

A Georgia tract between Atlanta and Columbus near 10,000 acres may host two to three hundred German families from Wisconsin. J D Behling and partners plan colonization by March with long term land leases, dairy farming and truck agriculture. Railroads promise incentives, aiming to form a township with diverse farms and 1000 to 1260 settlers, creating a growing community.

Georgia Wisconsin J. D. Behling I. Behling South Carolina A. H. Behling Atlanta Southern Columbus Colleton County Charleston Fitzgerald Irwin County Ruskin Ware County Commonwealth Behling Messrs. Behring

Messenger Boy Arrested For $11 Theft

John Howard a messenger for Southern Messenger Service sits in a police cell charged with stealing a package containing eleven dollars entrusted to him for delivery. He claimed robbery by a black man near Peachtree and Cain streets. he had a prior delivery mishap with a hat. State court prosecution expected.

John Howard Southern Messenger Service Peachtree Street Howard Peachtree Cain

Endeavorers Will Watch Reception at Central Church

The Atlanta local union of Christian Endeavor Societies hosts a New Year’s Eve reception from 8 to 10 and watch service from 11 to midnight at Central Congregational Church. A strong musical program, devotions led by T Edgar Frye, and addresses by Rev J Edward Kirbye and Mr Stacy accompany refreshments of hot chocolate and wafers.

Central Congregational Church Atlanta Union of Christian Endeavor Societies Rose White Steinhagen Mrs. Gusley Arthur Marbut Mrs. Wingfield Martha’ Smith Mittle Smith Will Griffith Beverly Griffith Miss Griffith Harry Gleeson T. Edgar Frye Watch Service J. Edward Kirbye Mr. Stacy

Central of Georgia railway timetable shift announced

Change in schedules effective December 26 alters train No 9 between Griffin and Carrollton to depart Griffin at 6 20 p m instead of 4 06 p m The revised connection aligns with train No 1 from Atlanta at 4 05 p m and another No 1 from Macon at 4 20 p m The adjustment improves service for all points between Griffin and Carrollton.

Central of Georgia Railway Griffia Carrollton Griffin Atlanta Carroliten

Political talk and organizing as Georgia elections loom

Hon Jim Smith remains a plausible candidate as he travels through south Georgia. Hosch notes Smith plans to enter the race, with canvassing showing growing support near his home county. Harvie Jordan travels to Florida to organize sea island growers while McCurry of Hartwell plans a bid for state office.

Hoech James M. Smith Oglethorpe Smith Atlanta Colonel Smith Mr. Hosch South Georgia J. ®. Hosch Jackson Coun Florida Harvie Jordan Jasper Kimball Jordan Southern Cotton Growers’ Association Alachua Fla Mississippi Sea Island Mr. Jordan Alabama Cotta Growers Columbia Ala

Rev Shakespeare in Jail as Lunatic in the Tower

An Atlanta evangelist named the Rev Shakespeare, claiming English birth and kinship to the poet, is held as a lunatic after police escorted him to the barracks. He defended his preaching, refused to abandon his Bible, and awaits a writ of lunacy before the ordinary.

Shakespeare England Atlanta Ozburn and Edgerly the Constitution

Mark Twain Inventions Patented and Published by The Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer recounts Mark Twain’s three inventions including a detachable strap buckle for garments issued in 1871, a later game apparatus from 1885, and a second patented device still in use though attribution varies. The article notes Twain’s penchant for ease and wit in naming and describes the two readable patents and the “game apparatus” with a player’s chart and umpire’s chart for a years puzzle.

Mark Twain Philadelphia Inquirer Mari Twain Merk Twain

Brooklyn Clergyman's Ferry Tale Sparks Local Reflections

A Brooklyn pastor who declined a high salary offer from New York churches recalls a brimming East River ferry scene where a bar plyer’s blunt toast underscored Brooklyn’s esteem for Dr Bethune. Also note Christmas holiday rail fare saless for students from December 1901 to January 1902 by several rail lines with dates and agents.

Brooklyn New York Tribune Dr Cuyler Bethune Lfe New York Dr. Bethune

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MiMo John C. Houk Todd Tho Land Walter Brooks Walker Street Methodist Church Mr. Mashburn Oakland Cemetery Ciment Maier & Beerkeie Stren Plana Messenger Boy Jim Smith Terrell Georgia Free Lance Rome J. M. Terrell Tory Jon Terrell McCurry Julian McCurry Hartwell Hart County A. L. Hodges Hart Senate William Wiaie Hirsch Bros Whitehall St Woolley Pryor Adjanta Hess Shoes Stuttgarter Underwear Eiseman Bros THE Whitehall Street Clothiers Alabama and Pryor Streets Union Depot Elseman Bros Washington, D.C Elseman Or Atlante, Ga Baltimore, Md
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