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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1902

Page

3

Scaffold Accident Dismissed In Recorders Court

Three Eiseman Building scaffold cases were dismissed after witnesses testified the scaffold was raised on one side for finishing work and no criminal intent was shown. Defendants named were William Finet foreman J W Ball sub foreman and W W R Elmore carpenter. Evidence indicated changes weakened the scaffold but no negligence proven beyond doubt.

Eiseman Recorder William Finét J. W Ball Www R Elmore Carpenter Warners Elmore Flindt Ball Recorder’s Court Gamagen

Clark to Be Heard Here Interpretive Lectures Arrive Next Month

S H Clark head of public speaking at Chicago University will give four readings on tragedy at Browning hall Girls High March 1 3 4 and 5 The subjects include The Tragic Ideal Job a Tragedy of Faith Antigone a Tragedy of Devotion Humiet a Tragedy of the Head The course is managed by Miss Sergeant and Girls High faculty with afternoon entertainments offered at a trifling cost The series draws strong interest from literary circles and clubs in Atlanta.

S H Clark Atlanta Clark Department of Public Speaking Chicago University Browning Girls’ High School Job Humiet Miss Sergeant

Georgia Day Celebrated by Daughters of the Revolution

The Joseph Habersham chapter of the D A R held Georgia day exercises in the Georgia House of Representatives hall to mark the 169th anniversary of General Oglethorpe and his colonists landing at Yamacraw Bluff Savannah. Bishop Arren A Candler and Rev Dr W W Landrum gave addresses on Georgia's founding with Mrs W Jarnagin delivering The Old Red Hills of Georgia. An attentive audience filled the floor and gallery.

Daughters of the Revolution Ogiethorpe House of Representatives Joseph Habersham Daughters of the American Revolution Georgia General Oglethorpe Xamacraw Bluff Savannah Arren A. Candler W.W Land

Passing Throng Delivers Anecdotes From Atlanta Hotels

A long column of assorted vignettes travels through Atlanta hotel lobbies with stories of Earnest Thompson Seton, name changes, Norfolk fire recovery plans, Washington Irving jokes, wine-room capers, and Byers brothers reunion. Readers meet travelers, local shoptalk, and fluctuating weather as city life unfolds.

Earnest Thompson-Seton Seton-Thompson Harnest Thompson-Seton New York Supreme Court Thompson- Seton Harnest Seton-Thompson Pugh Atlantic

Increase in City Licenses Revenue Cited for January 1901

City license books show revenue surplus of 61488 over January last year. Deputy Clerk Charles Adams oversaw the records while away since month’s start, with figures released only yesterday. Comparative totals list general business, drags and hacks, wholesale liquor, retail liquor, commission returns, and cemetery lot sales.

Marshal Dee

Valdosta Wins State Fair Bid and New President Inducted

Valdosta secured the state fair bid over Savannah after executive committee deliberations. The city promised twelve thousand dollars in premiums and all fair expenses, plus a 25 percent net profit share and new buildings if needed. Hon. Dudley Hughes of Twiggs county was inducted as president of the State Agricultural Society, pledging energy and service to advance Georgia's agricultural interests.

Valdosta Savannah State Agricultural Society Georgia Dudley Hughes Twiggs County Timball House Pope Brown Society Colonel Hughes Brown Martin Y Calvin Augusta Calvin Colonel Brown Wns Gotowel Hughes Hughes George W 2Avens Savannah Fair Association Saajab.Solomons West G. Crawford Tt. Moore Fair Rd Valdosta Exposition Company Kimball Ameoria Thasz South Georgie Folke South Georgia Itbera

Death of Mrs Hunnicutt Prominent West End Lady

Mrs J M Hunnicutt died at 167 Oglethorpe avenue yesterday afternoon from heart disease after years of illness. Born in Binghamton she studied at Valparaiso and helped found West End’s Church of the Incarnation. Survived by husband John Bovey Company employee, daughters Corrie and Natalia, sisters Mrs Coward and Dr Scott, and brother John Crandall. Funeral arrangements pending.

West End J M.hunnicutt Oglethorpe Avenue Hunnicutt Binghamton Valparaso Indiana Church of the Incarnation the Episcopal Church John R. Crandall Brooklyn

Bull To Lecture in Opelika on Europe Tour

Rev Dr. G. W. Bull longtime pastor in Opelika will give an illustrated Europe lecture at the court house on February 20 to benefit the Presbyterian church. He has just returned from an extended tour of European countries and is noted as a winning lecturer.

Br. Bull Opelika Ala G. W. Bull Presbyterian Church Europe

In His Inaugural Address He Favored Conservatism

A brief note states that the president in his inaugural address declared support for a conservative approach in national movement. The remark emphasizes cautious policy and preservation of established traditions as guiding principles for governance.

New Atlanta Federation Officers Installed At Meeting

During the regular Atlanta Federation of Trades meeting last evening new officers were installed and several new delegates obligated. Principal posts include President J W Bridwell and Vice President Walter Dean with a large attendance. Bridwell, serving a third term, urged conservative measures and pledged to support a successful administration while outlining standing, legislative, grievance, and press committees. Delegates pledged from unions including the Fierce Shoers No 50 and Musicians Protective Union were recorded.

Organized Labor Atlanta South RO Ross Dennis Lindsey H. F Garrett Jules Bryard W L DeLay G W. Tate P H. Moore J. A. Hover Jerome Jones T. D Johreon Ed Craft C. M. Kister Miller George Dobbin Willam van Houten T. Wilmouth Mise Lizzie Humphries Dan O’leary Gordon E Johnson T. W. Campbell

New Discovery Claims Cure for Coughs and Lung Ailments

Mrs Charles Arregate of Alexandria Indiana recounts a night of hard work and sleepless coughing due to consumption. She credits three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure and eight pounds gained. The ad promises a guaranteed cure for coughs colds la grippe bronchitis throat and lung troubles priced 1.00.

Wight Charles Arregate Alesandria Ind Dr. King

Valengia Note and Adige Oe Court Case

Fragmentary text shows names John MM Adige and Vealenga with unclear context. The readable elements suggest a possible court or legal note involving individuals with initials and place or event hints, but essential details are missing to define outcome, date, or action.

Anderson Declares Candidacy for Fulton County Board

Colonel Clifford L Anderson announced his candidacy to succeed himself as a member of the Fulton County land and revenues board of commissioners. He cited earnest solicitation from friends in the city and county and noted his three years on the board, including a past chairmanship, with term expiration set for next year.

Byers Atlanta JT. W. Byers Dave Byers South W A Byers Athens T. W. Byers Charlotte N. C Dave Brerg Meck Sharp Sid Holland Smith Clayton Steve Postell Ed Calloway Clifford L Anderson Board of Commissioners of Land and Revenues Fulton Anderson Vlso Walker Tieth Regiment Georgia Forrest Adair Anderson, Adair Walter R Brown Brown

Valentine Gift Ads Elevate Miller's Salt Prices

A fragment notes Miller's at 39 Marietta Street touts beauty and appropriateness of valentines linked to salt price, implying local shopping interest in gift items and pricing.

Miller's Marietta Street

No Money Lights Go Out Council Hints Derk Streeta

A council committee on electric lights reports no funds to continue work and mentions possible stoppage of multiple lamps. Alderman Woodward explains the electric light department is stalled by a lack of money and cites $1100 current lamp costs. Chairman Kontz says no funds can be allocated at present to the electric committee.

Council Derk Streeta Committee of Council On James G Woodward Ia Woodward Committee of Finance City Clenteleian T J

A K Hawkes Optician Firms Vast US Network

A K Hawkes is the only optical firm in the United States with 38 agencies in a single state. The statement underlines the firm’s vast business scale and unequaled reputation, noted at Whitehall on the viaduct.

United States Whitehall

Turn Verein Gave Concert At North Forsyth Hall

A concert ball and supper were held last night by Atlanta Turn Verein members at their North Forsyth Street hall. Notable performances included H F Schroeder, C O Tort of McPherson, torch swinging, three horizontal bar acts, vocal and instrumental numbers, a sketch by Julius Furshein, and a legardermann by Professor Herman Lijgdemann.

Atlanta Turn Verein North Forsyth Street H F Schroeder K. Tort McPherson Ju Ius Furshein Herman Lijgde

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