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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1902

Page

9

Property Rights at Stake Over Atlanta Court Jurisdiction

Atlanta lawyers warn a supreme court ruling denying jurisdiction over writs of error from the city and criminal courts could unsettle property rights valued at about 1.5 million dollars and lead to arrests of up to several hundred defendants whose cases were reversed. They stress the first division court’s direct appeal route remains intact, while the second division and criminal court face uncertain impact. a city-wide discussion and briefing session is set for today with a March hearing anticipated.

Supremé Court Criminal Court of Atlanta Criminal Court Supreme Court City Court of Reid Spreme T Aad B .F. Robett Superior Court City Court Erfrarial Court of

Fertilizer law clarified in Georgia ruling on bulk materials

Attorney General Boykin Wright ruled on fertilizer sales in Georgia after inquiries from Commissioner Stevens. He said firms may not mix or sell bulk compounds without proper brand registration, and selling bulk materials to non manufacturers remains a misdemeanor. The Virginia Carolina Chemical Company inquiry about bulk sales to farmers was also answered as prohibited.

Boykin Wight Georgia JO. B Stevens Department of Agriculture C. M. Witcher Oglethorpe County Wight Wright Virginia Carolina Chemical Company John Bostwick Bostwick, Ga

Watch Movements Compared by Experts

A guide to why certain watch movements stand out, detailing efficiency, reliability, and longevity. Experts at Winson & Bekn LE on Bigbitehail Street discuss key features influencing performance and value in mechanical and quartz mechanisms.

MUMM'S EXTRA DAY Leads In 1908 Import Volumes

The record shows 126,359 cases of G He. MUMM'S EXTRA DAY imported in 1908, about 60,000 more than any rival brand. New imports are described as dry and delicate with freed, and large reserves are noted to ensure ongoing quality.

Duncan May Get Well After Wounding

Policeman James M. Duncan, shot by his wife last Saturday night, shows a good chance of recovery though still in danger. He describes the incident as self defense, while Mrs. Duncan, prostrate, is attended daily by a physician. Hood's Sarsaparilla is mentioned by the dyspepsia sufferers as aiding appetite and digestion.

Duncan

Guerry Club Formed With Graham as President

About twenty supporters gathered in the Angier and Graham law offices in the Grant building to form a temporary Guerry club. Charles A Graham was elected president with J P A Chambers as secretary, and a second meeting planned in ten days to finalize a permanent organization. The group intends active campaigning in Fulton County in support of Guerry, focusing on momentum rather than a specific issue. The secretary notified Guerry of the club’s formation as plans move forward.

Charles A. Graham Guerry Club Angier & Graham Grant Building Mr. Guerry Charles A Graham JP. A. Chambers Guerry Atlanta Fulton County

Conference to discuss depot plans in Atlanta offices

Governor Candler will host a Wednesday morning conference in his office with state depot officials and railroad executives from Atlanta area roads. The meeting aims to discuss the proposed new union depot and reach a mutual understanding with the railroads and state under the depot act. Presidents Spencer and Thomas, plus Central Georgia and Georgia Road leaders, are expected to attend, with Seaboard in harmony via its Nashville partner.

Atlanta State Depot Commission Candier Union Samuel Spencer The Southern Railway Candler Spencer Governor Candler Mr. Spencer Depot Commission J. W. Thomas Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis J . Hanson Central of Georgia K. Scott Georgia Road Southern Atatela West Point Atate Seaboard E. T. Brown Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis

Shot in Macon Saloon Wounds Atlanta Man

Perry Davis of Atlanta was fatally wounded in a Macon saloon fight with Dan OConnell. Davis, 28, was shot twice, with one ball breaking his jaw and another entering near his ear, possibly his brain. OConnell, owner of a Poplar Street saloon, is jailed as physicians decide Davis’s fate.

Perry Davis Atlante Atlanta Dan O'Connell Macon Davis O'Connell Putzelaar O'Conneft Tampa O Connell

Richmond speaker opposes railroad compensation plan

Richmond, Va. February Mr Thom of Norfolk spoke two hours before the constitutional convention in opposition to the majority report by the committee on corporations concerning the proposed railroad compensation. He was followed by Sir Braxton of Staunton.

Railroad Commission Richmond, Va Mr. Thom Norfolk Committee On Corporations Sir Braxton Stauntes

Magnolia Lodge Smoker and Fraternal Union Lodge Installs

Magnolia Lodge No 525 of the Fraternal Union of America will be instituted on Saturday night at 8 30 pm February 15 1902 in the Fraternal Union Hall 7 North Broad Street Speeches will be made by ion H H Cabaniss Colonel John B Goodwin Shepard Bryan and others A smoker will be enjoyed by all present Newman Laser a supreme officer will institute the new lodge and install the officers It is expected about three hundred members will attend from Rand to participate

Magnolia Lodge Fraternal Union of America Fraternal Union Ial North Broad Street Ion. H. H. Cabaniss John B. Goodwin Shepard Bryan Newman Laser Order Rand

Georgia Supreme Court docket items from 1802

The Georgia Supreme Court docket for February 13 1802 lists cases in Atlanta Circuit including Central of Georgia Railway v V Austin argued and other matters such as Gardner v ALG Rhodes argued Gresham v Connally submitted Howard v Wellham submitted Mathews v Lowry National Bank dismissed Wofford submitted Pitts v Page et al dismissed and Josephine Roule v Palmer Brick Company argued.

Supreme Court of Georgia Atlanta Circuit Central of Georgia Railway Vist Austin M. Gardner Alg. Rhodes Gresham L Connally A. T Howard J.T. Wellham Mathews Lowry National Bank Is. C M. Morris Wofford TW. Pitts M. J

Valentines Last Chance Cheap at Miller Marietta

Citizens of Battle Hill plan a big political meeting tonight aimed at the legislature. Merriam, president of the Battle Fall Farmers' Club and candidate for the legislature, calls all citizens with aspirations to attend and instruct voters. He will tender his resignation as president during the meeting. Gelders Special Today at 2c.

Battle Hill Merriam Battle Fall

Atlanta Man An Heir To Fabulous Fortune

William W. Kingston a southern agent for Lorain Steel in Atlanta may be a great grandson of Colonel Henry J. Baker, heir to an estate once valued around 3800000. He dismisses the rumor, while other heirs like Charles H. Wilcox of Washington and J. J. Baker of Birmingham plan checks into the Philadelphia land deal that sparked the mystery. The estate's fate hinges on a 99 year old deed of twelve acres in Philadelphia tied to Colonel Baker who died intestate.

Atlanta William W. Kingston Lorain Steel Company Kingston Philadelphia Henry J. Baker Mr. Kingston Charles H. Wilcox Washington, D.C Prudential Insur Ance Company of America Wilcox Baker J. J. Baker Birmingham Henry Baker Pennsylvania Principe

Southern Dentists Convene in Atlanta for Annual Meeting

The Fronal Dental Association and southern branch of the National Dental Association will hold their fifth annual meeting in Atlanta at the Kimball House from Tuesday to Friday. Prominent southern dentists will attend. a packed program features clinics, papers on pyorrhea, prosthetics, orthodontia, and operative dentistry, with multiple sessions daily and a grand Thursday night entertainment.

Fronal Dental Association Atlanta Kimball House National Dental Association Namittee Or Livingston Mims J. 4. Chapple W. Walter Gilbert Philadelphia Robert Good Chicago L. G. Noel Nashville B. B. Adair Gordon White Tenn G L. Alexander Charlotte N.C. Hood L. M Cowardin Richmond J . Crawford W. E. Walker New Orleans H. HH Jahnson Macon T .N. Carr Wight Sac V. Walter Gilbert J. Crawford H. McKee Americus W. DB Wells Willam Crenshaw CH Frink Fernandina Fia M. EL Turner A. M Sacklar Milledgeville, Ga Wil Columbus, Ga Jd i ‘Thompson Association

Soldiers' Home to Rise Soon After Bid Victory

Trustees award contract to A McGilvary & Co of Atlanta for 392775 to rebuild the soldiers home on the old foundation. Bruce Morgan architects designed a Gothic style three-wing building with fifty rooms, gas lighting, steam heat, and running water, to be finished in four to five months for midsummer occupancy.

Hig A. McGilvary & Co Atlanta W. L. Calhoun Esterday Bruce & Morgan Architects Wille Amos Fox

Megert’s Angostura Brand Gold Medal at PaneAmerican Exposition

Ill health drove Mrs James Kirby, wife of a prominent Danville farmer, to take carbolic acid at her Decatur Alabama home today, dying after a long illness. The report notes ongoing illness and cites a PaneAmerican Exposition display.

Megert Decatur Ala James Kirby Danville

Death on Calhoun Street School Roof

Benjamin Mell, a timer for Tillanicutt & Bellingrath, fell from the roof of the Calhoun Street School while repairing it. He died at Grady Hospital shortly after the accident. Mell, a longtime employee and South Kirkwood resident, left a family and was a member of Fulton Judge of Odd Fellows. the funeral will be from Silkwood.

Calhoun Street Benjamin Mell Grady Hospital Mel Fie Mell South Kirkwood Tillanicutt & Bellingrath Fulton Judge of Odd Fellows Silkwood

New Schedule Between Atlanta and Carrollton Georgia

A new schedule to Carrollton via the Southern bay begins February 4. Trains depart Atlanta at 6 10 a m and 4 16 p m arriving Carrollton at 3 80 p m and 6 40 p m respectively. Trains depart Carrollton at 6 30 a m 9 20 a m and 5 00 p m arriving Atlanta at 8 20 p m 11 30 a m and 10 15 p m respectively. Effective

Carrollton Southern Bay Atlanta Bremen

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