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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1900

Page

10

Rest Rooms Rise as Civic Aid In Northern Towns

The Elberton Georgia Rest Hall movement, led by four public spirited women, creates a lounge for shoppers with libraries, comfortable seating, and refreshments funded by subscriptions and gifts. Mrs D Heard introduced Carnegie library cabinets. the venture proves popular and is seen as a model for other Georgia rest rooms despite opposition from some women.

Hest Elberton Galla Georgia Sports Alct Alteragio D. Heard Carnegie Citzens Georgia

Moody Challenges Recorder Over Right to Carry Pistol

In police court H W Moody asserted a right to carry a pistol after being arrested with J C Smith for disorderly conduct. Judge Broyles said concealed weapons are unlawful and bound Moody over to await trial. Moody posted 100 dollars bond for the next criminal court term.

H. W. Moody Broyles H.W. Moody Moody J. C. Smith Judge Broyles Criminal Court

Comic and Pretty Valentines by John M Miller Co

The John M Miller Co at 34 Marletta Street advertises a broad stock of Valentines described as fresh and varied to suit every taste.

John M. Miller Co Marletta Street

Elab orate Lincoln memory exercises by Atlanta Negroes

The Lincoln Memorial Society of Atlanta will honor Abraham Lincoln's memory with church services at Wheat Street Baptist on Sunday at 8 p.m. The program features invocation music by the Atlanta Baptist college quartet, recitations, a paper titled The Savior of America by Tony M. Austin, and an address Our Status by James M. Henderson. Master of ceremonies Rev. P. James Bryant. Attendants Carrie Shorter and Mamia Glenn. Officers listed.

Atlanta Lincoln Memorial Society Abraham Lincoln Wheat Street Baptist Church Praise God Atlanta Baptist College Addie Lea Charlotte Upshaw James H. Madison M.D. Bolo Minnie A. Steele Tony M. Austin L. B. Steele James M. Henderson A.M D.D James Bryant Carrie Shorter Mamia Glenn Thomas Samuel Foster William Love F. Alonzo Hamilton O. Holsey Grier J. Anthony Josey William Ward-law William Patman

Major Mims and Livingston Mims Weigh Mayor Bid

Major Mims has not announced his candidacy for Atlanta mayor though friends urge him to run. General Ena Goat Farm Fort Vail Leader notes no formal declaration yet. Blackburn also undecided though urged by friends to enter the race.

Major Mims Livingston Mims Atlanta B. M. Blackburn Ena Fort ‘Vail Bse

Atlanta Kennel Club Meets With Bench Show Plans

President Joseph Thompson convenes the Atlanta Kennel Club at the Symphony Club auditorium on Peach Tree Street at 8 PM to discuss accepting the charter, elect officers, and appoint committees. The large membership backs a spring beach show under American Kennel Club rules to raise standards and boost local dog interests.

Joseph Thompson Atlanta Kennel Club Symphony Club Peachtree Street Atlanta American Kennel Club Louisville New Orleans Kennel Gazette

Warbritton Bound Over For Stabbing at Watton Street Boarding House

Charles Warbritton, a young white man, was bound over by Recorder Broyles on a stabbing charge after a Monday night razor incident at Mrs. Rutley’s boarding house on Watton Street. Hart, the injured party, testified despite a bandaged face, with Cyde Brooks seeking a trial in the higher court while Hart urged immediate binding into the superior court. The bond was fixed at 200 but not posted, and attorneys planned to push the case through at the current term.

George E. Hart Charles Warbritton George E Hart W. W Ratley Watton Street Broyles Hart Brooks Broyles Hart Warbritton

Land transfer of 29000 acres to Belgian firm in Florida

Deeds filed in Ocala on February 6 record the conveyance of 29 000 acres of phosphate lands in Alachua and Levy counties from Campagnie Generale des Phosphates de la Flor ida to La Societe Nouvelle des Phosphates de la Florida. The Florida corporation and the Brussels based Belgian party are the buyers, with a cash consideration of 400 000 dollars.

Ocala Fla Alachua Levy Counties Campagnie Generale Des Phosphates de la

A Touching Tribute in Albany Go Herald

The Albany Go Herald notes editor Perham’s gentleness and humor as he names his dog Sampson, reflecting a calm closure after a period of upheaval. No harrow or sectional tones. a quiet, humane tribute.

Albany Herald Perham Sampson

Postum Food Coffee Praised Over Coffee By Sufferers

A testimonial from Mrs. B of Syracuse New York explains quitting coffee cured headaches and sickness, aided by Postum Cereal Food Coffee, which she says tastes like coffee and strengthens health. Syracuse University Professor Duvall notes Postum aids brain and nerve work. Mr Williams adds coffee caused dizziness and nausea, preferring Postum for strength. Feane declines to reveal name in public.

Croton Syraeuse Duvall Syracuse University Williams Feane

Railroad Y M C A Meets Treasurers Resigns In Family Succession

The Young Men's Christian Association railroad department committee of management held a meeting on Alabama street outlining plans for the year. Finance and other committees were named with A D Hardin elected to succeed his brother F M Hardin as treasurer. The finance committee will meet Friday to secure funds and a special meeting Monday will implement plans. The outlook is bright for a successful year.

Railroad Department Young Men’s Christian Association Alabama Street Evans A Montgomery W. L. Tracy J. W Brown F. M. Hardin L.V. Kennerly C. ©. Hodges W. 8. Goar C. W. Eddins W. H. Dunlap R. C White S. A. Wardlaw J. C. Rudisill T. B. Akridge AS. Thompson L. F. Bowen Claude Baldwin John P. Ivy W. R. Dodge Dr. Blake W. A. Bowmen W. E Hope W. F Yarbrough Abe Brown L F. Bowen C. W. Edding J. C Ruchaill G. M Dillard J. T. Perkins Hamilton Committee of Management F M Hardin A. D Hardin

Amusements at the Grand feature Yale’s The Evil Eye and the Mushketeers

The evil eye extravaganza at the Grand wowed Atlanta audiences with mechanical scenes including a revolving room and a striking electric ballet. Rosalie and Elliott as Nid and Noa impressed with top-tier acrobatics while James ONeill and a noted ensemble headlined the Mushketeers tour. Monte Cristo matinee and Sidetracked at Columbia follow. The West minstrels, the Johnsons, and the Brauneck sisters also appear, with the Imperial showcasing George and Gladys Johnson.

Charles Yale Rosalie Elliott Nid Noa Atlanta Ned London New York Beerbohm Tree James Neh Sydney Grundy Dumas Mr Tree Mr Oneill Grundy James O’neill George A . Johnson Edmund Breese J. W Bankson Jefferson Lloyd John W Thompson Mark Ellaworth J. A Nunn J. Beebe Jean Jaques Joseph Downes Jaques Kruger C. J Gilbert Frank Sergeant Edward Bourchard Jameson BE. Long Edgar Forrest Allen Lane J. E Lauier George Gray Edward Thomas Maud Qdell Nora O'Brien Minnie Victorson Gertrude Bennett Mr. O'Neill Man George Gladys Johnson the Imperial Johnsons Douglas and Hurd Brauneck Mary

Objection Likely To Atlanta Railway Petitions

The Atlanta Railway and Power Company asked the city council for permission to lay temporary tracks from Edgewood Line to Gilmer street for a car shed and to connect Decatur street with the power house on Butler street for building materials. Petitions seek exemption from the August 1899 ordinance. referred to the electric and other railways committee. Objections from Preston Arkwright argued temporary tracks would become permanent and urged adherence to the general ordinance. committee expected to take up the matter later in the week.

Atlanta Railway and Power Company Edgewood Gilmer Street Decatur Street Butler Street Georgia Railroad Committee On Electric Woodruff Preston Arkwright Collns Park and Belt Hne

Missing Negro Charley Mitchaels Listed Among the Lost

Charley Mitchaels, coachman for Henry Hirsch, is reported missing after leaving Hirsch p home Monday night bound for a Coachmen's Club meeting at Piedmont Avenue and Last Harris Street. Hirsch notes no foul play yet and says Mitchaels has no history of drinking or gambling. The case remains open with no sightings at police barracks or Tower Hill.

Charley Mitchaels Henry Hirsch Coachmen’s Club Piedmont Avenue Harris Street Mr Hirsch Hirshh Hirech Mitchaels Hirsch

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