Receiver Named For Baxter Co In Atlanta Court Action
A United States Court granted a temporary injunction against Baxter & Co local representatives after petition by J J Brannan. B H Hit was appointed receiver with hearing set for February 27. Curran was made party defendant. assets to be preserved as attorneys access books. Proceedings detail Baxter securities, indebtedness, and possible receivership, with assets valued at about 25 000 in Atlanta office and total debt around 1 600 000. An attachment on Baxter office fixtures secured by Ed Fellowes for $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Baxter Company
J. Brannan
Superior Court
B. H. Hit
Wise
Lowry National
Mr. Brannan
J D. Kilpatric
J. W. Moore
United States
A. Curran
WR Flay Et ‘al
A H. Baxter Company
Newman
Curran
Baxter Company
Southern Exchange
Counse
United States Etrault Court
T. W. Rucker
Luther Rossel
Atanta
New York
Burton Smith
Nawhan
A. V. Curran
Baxter & Co
Lumplin & Baykin
Rucker & Rucker, Rosser & Brandon
Westmoreland Bros
A. B. Baxter & Co
W. R Ray
J. Smith
Joseph Mesgna
John Gatins
Atlanta
Avants
Cits Baxter Fixtures
Macon
Sher Leo Herington
Ed. Fellowes
Herrington
Murderer to Go Unhung in Bedford Ind
Miss Eve Love, roommate of Miss Schafer, says she knows nothing of the murder that claimed Miss Schafer's life. Detectives report no solid leads as they scrutinize boarders at Mrs Johnson's boarding house. Mayor Smith received 26 letters but none provide new information. Law enforcement vows to press on despite limited progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Eve Love
Miss Schafer
Miss Schafers
Miss Love
Mins Schafer
Board of Inquiry
Ctlms
H. C. Roberts Named Manager of American Baptist Publication Society
Harry Robert was appointed yesterday manager to succeed Samuel H. Smith. He began with the society eight years ago and rose from chief clerk last fall. His territory as manager covers Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi South Carolina and Tennessee. He belongs to the Baptist church. An ancestor, Dr William Robert, was an early pastor of Atlanta's First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Baptist Publication Society
Harry
Robert
Samuel H. Smith
The
Publication Society
Shout
Businese
Tore Sten
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Baptist Church
Willam ‘Hobert
First Baptist Church of
Atlanta
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promised to Restore Health
A. J. Grant of West Newton Ohio endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claiming they purify the blood improve digestion build up the body and make him strong and hearty. The ad warns against substitutes and asserts no substitutes match Hood's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther
Hood
A. J. Grant
West Newton
Ohio
Hoad
Nobles on Pilgrimage by Shriners Train to Milledgeville
The Faarab Temple of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine leaves Atlanta by special train at 11 52 am for an eight pilgrimage to Milledgeville Ga. Potentate Forrest Adair and chairman J C Beam Jr lead the trip with stops in Jackson and Macon. A grand parade follows arrival with about thirty applications and speeches planned by Governor Terrell Hoke Smith Albert Howell Jr and other nobles. The return train reaches Atlanta about 8 am Thursday. Deputy Sheriff Herring ton serves attachments on Baxter & Co after claims of 1000 by Colonel Izzle Bashinski Tennille on governor's staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine
Southern
Forrest Adair
The
Transportation Committee
Noble J. C. Beam, Jr
Jackson
Macon
Order
John C. Joiner
Yaarab
Macca
Terrell
Hoke Smith
Albert Howell, Jr
Sarah
Youth crushed by lumber wagon in city street
Jesse Todd, 10, son of J F Todd of 214 Berean avenue, was run down near Woodward and Park avenues while attempting to ride a lumber wagon. The driver, Charlie Reese, was arrested then released on a city charge of reckless driving. The coroner heard the case and Reese faces a recorder trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Todd
J. FB. Todd
Berean Avenue
Woodward and
Park Avenues
Fair Street
Woodward Lumber Company
Charlie Reese
Woodward Avenue
South Boulevard
Paten
Beene
Jones
Abbot
Hitle
Jegro
Chief Ball
Reese
Passing Throng Reflects on Great Men and Quiet Builders
A discussion on whether historic figures of the French and American revolutions defined eras or if modern achievers in commerce shape history more quietly. The piece cites Mirabeau Rockefeller and others, contrasting dramatic political acts with steady industrial progress, then lists local figures staying at the Piedmont and Kimball hotels in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenching
Robespierre
Danton
Mirabeau
Washington
Jefferson
Franklin
Patrick Henry
Moen
John
Rockefeller
John D Rockefeller
Standard Oil Trust
Patelotiam
Smo
Lettader
L, N Trains to Atlanta by July Reported
Reports on good authority say Louisvile and Nashville trains will reach Atlanta by July. The route will use Atlanta to Marietta and Western and Atlantic tracks into the city. Plans include new freight terminals and strengthen L N as a major local railroad factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Nashville
Louieville
Atlanta
Itaa
Knoxville
Marietta
Loulaville
Neshville
Railway stockholders to vote on sale or consolidation
Checkley Shaw reports duties of the position will be shared across departments as officers of the Macon and Birmingham align with Georgia Southern and Florida. A Knoxville meeting was called to convene April 4 to vote on selling or consolidating with the Louisville and Nashville. The Knoxville LaFollette and Jellico line will serve as an auxiliary, extending 70 miles toward Jellico to link Cincinnati to Atlanta via the Louisville route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checkley Shaw
Macon
Birmingham
Francia Edwards
Georgia Southern
Florida
Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville
LaFollette and Jellico Railroad
Louisville and Nashville
Knoxville, LaFollette
Jellicoe Road
Tthis City
Jellico,Fenn
Nashville
Cincinnati
Atlanta
African Methodist Ministers Union Session at Big Bethel
The African Methodist Ministers Union held its regular morning meeting at Big Bethel with Dr Witcard presiding. Rev J H Myers served as secretary as Bishop Gaines and Rev H T Johnson spoke on church finances and Africa operations. several other speakers contributed to a profitable session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Union
Big Bethel
African Methodist Ministers’ Union
Witcard
J H. Myers
Babep Gaines
Ron
South Africa
H T. Johnson
D D
Christian Recorder
Philadelphia
Gaines
Africa
Bank Doors Ordered Shut In Clarksburg West Virginia
The Traders National Bank in Clarksburg was ordered closed by the comptroller of the currency with Charles Robinson placed in charge. It is the city’s largest bank with assets about 1.25 million dollars, and a resume of operations is uncertain. A February report notes the bank organized April 15, 1891 with TM Jackson as president and STL White cashier. The comptroller lacks enough information to state the exact cause of failure. A May 7 1903 report lists bank resources and liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Traders' National Bank
Charles Robinson
Washington
Paul
TM. Jackson
Stl White
Comptroller of Currency
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baxter CO
J. Branan
V. Currance
United States Court
H. C. Roberts
Nobles
Paul Watson
Weither
Maier & Berkele
Wattehali Sirest
Trust Company OF Georgia, Equitable Building
A. V. Wwhinple
Cordele Fa
Piedmont
Corela
Harry Dewar
Nelson, Ga
JT. McCutchan
Mewnan
Kimbal
W. P. Hall and Family
Greenville
N. K Retting
Summerville
Kimball
J. J. O'Neill
Rome
W. C. McBride
Newnan
Walter B. Stead
Butlerina
H. A. Smith
Gainesville
Poles
A. Walker
Ps.h Watson
Norman C. Miller
Americun
W. F. Henderson
L. P. Wehhardt
Elberton
Hughiett and
Palle
N. Hardeman
Levtecn
W. L. Chaves
Palatka
Fin
Melaine
A. Piper Thomas
Toronto
Cane
Florence
Monticello
Baward Lyle
Roanoke, Va
Gr Newell
Ketin
Wan
Stubbs
Savannah
D. B. Dunn
Austell
Ry Smith
Fitzgerald
J G. Held
Mitton
F.C. Dunn
Athens
Eada
Nam Tate
Tate, Ga
Beirut
States
West Indies
L. and
City of Columbus
Ocean Steamship Company
Chester
Hw. Fodig
Central Railroad
Fullan R. Lane
Lomasville
Title Guarantee and Trust Co
Empire Building
African Methodist Met
Traders’ National of
West Virginia
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall Street
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