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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1900

Page

30

Huger named Georgia's delegate for Lafayette monument in Paris

John W. Huger of Atlanta is appointed by Governor Candler as Georgia’s personal representative at the Lafayette monument exercises in Paris this July. His brother Francis Kinloch Huger joins later, added to the U S commission by President McKinley.

John W. Huger Allen C Candler Paris Georgia Washington Marquis de Lafayette John W Huger Europe Francis Kinloch Huger McKinley United States Commission Union Lafayette National Commission France United States Carolina Charleston Candler John W Wager Eric Boltman Olmutz Huger England Marquis de la la Fayette Monument Austria

Letter to Huger From General Lafayette in 1787

General Lafayette writes in Hamburg on December 17 1787 to Francis Huger praising his friend for risking harm during captivity and thanking him for his aid and courage. He recounts fears for Hugers safety and gratitude for family support while detailing hopes for recovery and future reunion.

General Lafayette Francis Huger Olmutz Bollman Vienne Latoue Maubourg Jucy Sptember Houlstemm Denmark Republi

Music Teachers Meeting Plans Committees for Convention

The Young Men's Christian Association hosted a meeting of Santa and Southern Music Teachers' Association members yesterday. Despite bad weather, attendees formed plans for the upcoming Southern Music Teachers' convention in June. President Joseph Maclean urged Atlanta musicians to gather next Saturday at 3 30 p.m. to hear committee reports on appointment programme advertisement finance transportation and membership. A large attendance is requested.

Young Men’s Christian Association Santa Southern Music Teachers’ Association Southern Music Teachers’ Convention Joseph Maclean Atlanta

Bruffey’s Mother in Lynchburg Condition Alarms Family

Edward C Bruffey of The Constitution was summoned to Lynchburg Virginia last night due to his mother’s serious illness. He departed on the 11 o clock train. Friends in this city hope her health improves quickly.

Edward C Bruffey The Constitution Lynchburg Yeaca

Missing Boy Harold Eastman Describes Appearance and Talents

A missing boy, Harold F. Eastman, 14, would pass for 17 or 18, described as light complexioned with blue eyes and brown hair. He plays piano, favoring Clayton's Grand March and Old Kentucky Home, and may be seeking his mother. last seen near Dr. Chan A. Eastman, 460 Washington St, Brighton, Mass.

Harold F. Eastman Clayton Kentucky Ryder Jemray Chan A. Eastman Washington Bt Brighton, Mans

Political maneuvering stirs ward council race chatter

Candidates from multiple wards consider entering the race as J W Peacock and others attract support. John Reed, Mike Riley, Henry Rowland, E H Thornton, WP Hill, Hugh Inman, H Cabanics, J R Smith, Dr J L Tephews and Major Livingston Vine are discussed as possible contenders with pressure from supporters and voters. Governor Northen has not announced plans, while Blackburn promises a decision by Wednesday.

Counci John Reed Peacock Wirship Machine Works Mike Riley Kenry Rowland E H Phornton Hill Hugh 1 Inman Cabanics Inigan Stephens Bor J R Smith Deuba Livingston Vine Ciudiaire Urest Tay Ile Northen Livn M Blackburn

Death of Judge Campbell of Atlanta at 74

Judge John G Campbell a prominent early settler with deep ties to Atlanta died at his daughter Mrs Wallace Newman’s residence on Wet Harrison street after a long illness. He was seventy four and had lived in Atlanta six to seven years and leaves eight children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

John G Campbell Wallace Newman Judge Campbell J Bela Campbell George D Campbell Atlanta William P Campbell Opelika Bessie Campbell Augusta Edward Campbell Tate Peer Smith Chicago Eugene Campbell Canton Andi Wallace T Newman

Suit Over Damaged Race Horse Seeks 100 Damages

Local item reports Arnold & Arnold filed suit in city court against Southern Railway claiming 100 damages from a July 17 shipment of a race horse valued at 1000 from Baltimore to Atlanta that allegedly died due to neglect en route.

Horner Arnold & Arnold Southern Railway Company Baltimore Atlanta Woodward Avenue Mary E Bean

Peruna praised by Belva Lockwood and others for catarrh relief

The letter from Belva Lockwood lauding Peruna as a remedy for cold catarrh hay fever and nervous fatigue is cited alongside testimonials from other women including Mrs Hannah Bennett and Mrs J Ballard. Doctors claim catarrh can affect any organ and pelvic catarrh is common. Health and Beauty advice offered free to women by The Peruna Medicine Co.

Hannah J Bennett Belva Lockwood Hartman Perundome T J Ballard Lureka Springs Alwiss Ark Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ghia

New Detectives Looney and Barrett Open City Office

Dave Looney and Tom Barrett, famed private investigators, have opened an office in the Elgin Building Rooms 3M and 12. They announce extensive secret service connections across eastern and western cities and pledge thorough cataloging, photo, and scrapbooking work to support investigations and aid local police.

Dave Looney Tom Barrett Mer Ou Teaus Elttun Rouma Credky Essih Imm Cit Looney and Barrett Virety

Missing Atlanta youth John Lee Hawkins sought by family

John Lee Hawkins, son of A 1 Lee of Atlanta, disappeared after leaving a Georgia farm near Georgetown. His brother requests any information be sent to Norin Foysth Street. No further details available.

John Lee Hawkins 1 Lee Atlanta Hawkins Geirertesn Ulana JB Lee John Lee Hawkin So Or Nori Fo Syth Sreet

Death of John Branner Former Atlantan in Arizona

John Branner, long time Atlantan and former assistant to the Atlanta National Bank, died in Tucson after a lung illness. Intelligence of his death reached Atlanta Tuesday. A temporary interment will be held in Tucson with burial to follow in Atlanta once arrangements are completed.

Arizona Jha Bracner Pranner Alinta Na Fonal Tucson Lranner J Carry Payne

College of Optics in Atlanta Cites Keen Coursework

Fragmentary OCR note describes a College of Optics in Atlanta with Keflam & Moores overseeing optical instruction. Mentions comprehensive instruction in theoretical questions and carefully closed mechanical copies. References are unclear but place and organizations named.

No Blooms Now in Houston as 1899 Freeze Attacks Fruit Trees

The Home Journal notes peach pear and plum trees bloomed early in February 1899 but three days later a heavy snowstorm hit, the worst in twenty years, leaving no sign of fruit blossoms currently. The piece records the fragile link between warm spells and subsequent frosts harming orchard yields.

Houston Home Journal

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W.huger Ceorcia Governor Candler Uaveling of America Vienna Thomas Pinckney South Carolina Hugers Chaleee Hugerana Otmutz Rollman Akin Olmut Marquis de Lifayette America Campe Great Britain Virginia Land Carolina Chemical Company Hunter Potts Thompson Liguorco Aganta Music Teachers’ Meeting ED Bruffey III John Reed Third Ward J. W. Peacock Mims Morthen L. P. Stephens Smith, Inman J. M. Stephens Campbell Cherry Street Jerome Jones Federation of Trades Federation Hall Buiding Forsyth Street H. E. Smith Louisville Women OF the Relyi La¢Hwas DP Cs Peruna Medianempany Pelton St Ambons Avenue St Paul “Minn Woneser NEW Detective Bureau John Branner Tucker
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