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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text references Mrs and Miss Sarsa I and a note about a lady in ure, with mentions of Hood’s and related products, likely a historical household item listing from Michigan.
A fragmentary land description references cash payments, tracts, and property in Fulton County Georgia near West Street and Mad-Viney, detailing lots, widths, and coordinates. The text mentions land lots 81, 156 feet, 802 feet, and 430 feet segments, with references to east and west lines, and a potential court petition filed in 1900.
Macon Ga February 20 The contract to build a new home for the Young Men's Christian Association was awarded to Alexander Blair and work will begin at once. The $15 000 structure at First and Cherry will be one of the souths most complete with modern improvements. Blair drew the plans which were approved by the directors. The Y M C A membership is a little over 30 and all have contributed.
West Point Ga February 20 Special Eugene Clarence Boykin and Martha Adams were married at First Baptist church. Rev H M Quillan officiated as the bridal party entered to the wedding march. The couple will reside in Chattanooga after March 1 and plan a period with near relatives before settling permanently in West Point.
Jerome Jones of Atlanta spoke to city retail clerks at the Pythian castle urging union formation. A large crowd attended. he reported plans are underway and will return next week to complete the organization after the election is fixed by the finance committee and a council report next Tuesday night.
Captain Thompson Hiles won the Rome mayoral primary by two votes over Colonel A W Walton with 441 to 44. The result sparked intense interest and will likely face a legal contest. Two councilmen were elected on Hiles ticket, C B Wilburn and F J Kane, while Walton ticket members included D H Lowry C Pruden A Randle and Dave Banks.
Michael Moray, a machinist at the Edigon Electric Illuminating Company works on Indian street, was fatally crushed when a running belt pulled him in. The belts carried him to a dynamo wheel and he was killed instantly. Dynamo Tender A Buckley tried to save him but could not reach Moray in time. Moray was married and resided nearby with his family.
Clayton Ga February 20 Lafayette Docking a member of a prominent Rabun county family was fatally wounded by Thomas Bleckiey. The ax blow in the back of the head left Docking near death at daybreak with a crushed skull and heavy bleeding. The cause remains unclear though a woman is mentioned in the case.
Augusta Ga February 20 Special Georgia commandery No 1 Knights Templars entertained Right Eminent Sir Julius L Brown grand commander Knights Templars of Georgia on his arrival from Atlanta. a committee met him and escorted him to the lodge where a formal reception followed under the direction of Captain General A H Miegel.
At the inspection, William J Hollingsworth received the Order of the Temple from Eminent Commander W F Bowe. After business, a banquet for Grand Commander Brown followed. The Knights Templars and the grand commander admired the reception in Augusta.
Baxley Georgia February 20 Special. Trial of two or three naughty boys charged with throwing eggs at colored delegates at the recent republican district convention drew sharp public ire. Delegates were mostly of the better class and behaved well. Eggs bought before the down passenger train arrival were used. Meyer Ellis condemned the act calling it a great injury to the town. Fines totaling 27 dollars each and heavy bonds for assault and battery were imposed. The mayor called them nominal but the largest in town history and said he would enforce them more strictly next time.
A Columbus committee including C. E. Battle J. P. Gilbert L. H. Chappell C. L. Groover and L. A. Camp left for Jacksonville to escort Colonel William J. Bryan to Columbus. Bryan will speak Thursday at 2:20 PM likely at the opera house and a banquet with toasts is planned. Camp will organize the special train details.
Hon William J Bryan will speak in Americus Thursday morning en route to Columbus He will arrive about seven o clock and deliver his speech at the depot Americus crowds are preparing for a great welcome and thousands will attend the event
A two story winter residence owned by George I Stone on Dawson street was destroyed by fire about 2 am. The blaze likely started in the servant's room or dining room. Stone, president of Citizens Bank and Trust Company, loses a handsome home but insurance details were not confirmed. Augusta Hibernians Plan St Patrick Parade and Banquet on March 17 with events on Saturday and Monday.
A 16 year old, Buford Morris, died after being crushed in the Georgia Southern and Florida railway yards at Tifton. A fellow worker, Ezekiel Marchman, was killed by a rolling log at Barber's mill near Rochelle. John Y. Pope sustained arm and scalp injuries at McDonall's on the Brunswick and Western railroad though not fatal.
Thomaston Georgia February 26 Special reports that George Pilkinton a young white man from near Thunder was found dead near his home with a broken neck and signs of violence. An inquest by a coroner's jury ruled death at the hands of unknown parties. Later signs point to a nearby black resident, blood at his doorstep and on the hearth, but no arrest has been made.
The North Georgia Agricultural College cadets at Dahlonega divide into signal helograph and artillery squads. Artillery teams demonstrate fast dismounting and mounting of large three inch field pieces. A government ammo supply for target practice will start soon. A ten instrument military band is authorized and to arrive shortly.
Rev. Levi Thornton, a highly esteemed colored minister in Greenesboro, Ga, died yesterday. His funeral was held today and was well attended, with many white friends in attendance. Reverend Thornton was a respected figure in the community.
Charles Emory Weddington of Atlanta spoke at the ninety-ninth anniversary celebration of the Demosthenian Literary Society in Athens on Monday describing the Anglo-Saxon as a people whose Christianized and civilized mission shaped world history. He praised the race's role in spreading learning, law, religion, and civilization through a tempered, principled justice and a noble war of ideas.
The Third Congressional District GOP meets in Americus on Thursday February 24 to nominate delegates to the national convention. The 13 counties will be represented amid factional wrangling and lively times predicted, with Sumter area leaders and colored bosses in dispute. Dems remain quiet as many candidates prepare for county offices and a turbulent political period ahead.
In Gainesville Georgia February 20 a surprise wedding occurred this afternoon when Byron Mitchell married Miss Mary John Dunlap. Rev. L A Simpson of the First Presbyterian church officiated. The event was kept secret until it gained publicity.
An Atlanta Daily Constitution ad touts Swamp-Root as a universal kidney and bladder healer. It links back pain to kidney trouble, lists symptoms, claims hospital endorsement, offers a free sample via Dr Kilmer & Co., and urges buying 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles in stores.
A secret engagement ends in a quiet wedding at 4 o clock this afternoon. The groom is the eldest son of Mayor R. D. Mitchell of Gainesville, a respected businessman. The bride is the daughter of Colonel J. C. Dunlap, ex U S marshal for the northern district of Georgia. Friends statewide extend congratulations as the couple returns to the groom’s father home.
In Lee county near Americus Georgia Arthur Simmons manager of the Holl a plantation reports heavy losses from the Kinchafoonee creek flood. The gunhouse near the bank tumbled into muddy waters taking gin equipment and cotton seed. Losses from damaged gin and seed are high. Bridges are reportedly safe for travel.
Augusta figures for the city tax list indicate real estate returned totals 13 423 97 and personal property slightly higher. Compared to last year real estate rose by 93 92 with a small increase in personal property as well.
Special dispatch from Tifton Georgia reports that on Saturday night an unknown shooter fired three shots from a Winchester rifle at T. L. Butler agent for the Plant system Pearson while he sat at his telegraph key in his office. Three bullets went through the window, one narrowly missing him, the would be shooter positioned on the main track near the depot. Butler suspects he has located the guilty party and a crew.
A house occupied by Mr. Young McIntyre near the city units was burned this morning. The dwelling, insured for 12225 with Southern Mutual, belonged to the estate of the late Colonel A T McIntyre.
Signs of prosperity emerge in Statesboro with few court cases this season. Justices of the peace have light caseloads while lawyers and court officers anticipate busier times ahead as activity slows in the McKinley era.
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