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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1900

Page

7

Board to Meet This Afternoon on Rule Revisions

Atlanta board of education plans a special meeting this afternoon to consider a long debated set of rule changes. The panel has delayed action despite a standing committee report and pending table considerations, with superintendent Major Slaton also slated to present a document.

Board of Education Atlanta Smith W. I. Slaton Tem Major Slaten Ting Hst Committee On Thdy

Confederate Veteran Carner Dies in Poverty

A Confederate veteran named Carner died yesterday near a junk shop at the corner of Fores and Decatur streets. His impoverished wife, ill in bed, and the old man were reported destitute. Police arranged for the body to be taken to an undertaker for burial at the city’s expense after no relatives were found to claim him.

Carner Decatur Ca Tone Soek Bat At Poltes Parracks Hunter Aken Juder C.charmagin Cate Board of Heath Atlanta Hi Hess Hom Ellis Street Normandie Althounghs Samuel W.itewite Yeldau Ms Expressi

Current expenses at Lowry Banking Company of Atlanta

Financial snapshot shows liabilities totaling 300,000.00 with capital stock at zero and substantial figures for surplus funds and undivided profits. Entries include due to banks at 292,766.46, demand deposits at 3635,676.57, and cash totals reaching 858,250.40.

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City Council Opposes City Physician For Contagious Patients

Regular doctor debate ends with committee's unfavorable report to council. The hospital and charities panel votes to refer a medical care matter to the board of health and rejects paying a seventh ward physician $25 monthly for pauper medicine. Bids for pauper burials are approved or rejected, with costs noted for colored and white paupers and cemetery fees.

Seventh Ward Council Committee On Hospital and Charities Roy Hospital and Charities Longino Barrett Ciry T Lee Southview Cemetery W. H. Myers & Co Westview Hunter Sever

Romantic Runaway Marriage Joins Viola Wood and George Bancroft

Miss Viola E Wood and Mr George R Bancroft wed last night in a private ceremony arranged after parental objections. Rev Len G Broughton officiated at the Talmadge after the couple slipped away to marry. Mrs Bancroft notified her parents by note and the couple will reside at the Talmadge. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Moses Wood of W Plum Street. the groom is a well known local businessman.

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Plans Completed for Bryan Visit in Atlanta

Public reception at the Kimball Friday noon marks Bryan’s arrival Friday morning. Democratic leaders and three committees appointed by President Latham of the Young Men's Democratic League coordinated events for the Colonel’s speech at the state capitol Friday evening. Bryan will be hosted by Colonel Albert Joweth, meet officials, and address a packed House chamber with gallery seating for ladies.

Latham Young Men's Democratic League William J. Bryan Atlanta League Gould Building Arthur Sewall Bryan Eagarham Hugh M Dersey Lawrence Brooks Sewall Albert Joweth Howell Committee On Democratic League Howells Kimball House House of Representatives Capitol Colonel Bryan Edgar Latham Ete Mr. Bryan

Pomeroy Speaks Tonight on Direct Legislation

Newark resident Elfweed Pomeroy speaks tonight in the superior courtroom under the Henry W. Grady Debating Club. He discusses Direct Legislation as illustrated by New England town meetings and Swiss municipal ownership. Pomeroy leads the Direct Legislation League and edits its official Record. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Elfweed Pomeroy Newark N. J Henry W. Grady

Pensions Office Closed One Week to Expedite Claims

Georgia Commissioner of Pensions announces the office will close to the public for one week starting next Monday to clear indigent and widow accounts. Widows, indigents unpaid for 1900 should send in claims. payments to the invalid class begin March 6. agents must sign with their names for pension applications.

Commissioner of Pensions J. W. Lindsey Commissioner of Pensions For Georgia Lst uUnls Lindsey Uber van Commission of Pensions Pension Office Fulton, Clayton Campbell Forsyth DeKalb Cobb, Gwinnest Henry ST. W. Linds GY Joner

Brown in Town A Novel Feature At Emory College

A new feature in Emory College modern languages allows students to correspond with French and German peers to learn English and their targets. Americans write in German or French while foreign students reply in English, with corrections for mutual learning. Professor Magath, guiding the program under the International Correspondence Association, plans periodic foreign language conversations and reading sessions. Atlanta participants include Howard Candler, George Winship, and Winship Nunnally as they prepare for a European tour.

Emory College Oxford Smart College France Germany Af Pach Masath International Correspondence Association Paris Magath Atlanta Howard Candler George Winship Winship Nunnally

Brakeman Fatally Injured Near Salem

Steve R Brooks Wills, a brakeman on freight train 31 of the Central of Georgia, fell from his train near Salem this morning. Most of the train passed over him, crushing off both legs and causing severe injuries. He was brought here and later carried to Columbus where he lives. his condition is not improving.

Oplika Aki Stever Brooks Wills Central of Georgia Railway Salem Tiny Columbus

Large Demand for Tickets at Grand Box Office

Steady demand for tickets to The Christian and The Nine drew crowds before the Grand box office. Early buyers secured many seats, but remaining good seats are still available for all performances, with a strong suggestion to apply early.

Decatur Eyes East Coast Yarn Mill Branch

Decatur Alabama February 21 officers of the Commercial Club report active talks with a large eastern mill and prospects for locating a branch yarn mill in the city appear very bright.

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Will Raise Sheep Near Decatur in 1880s Style

Decatur Alabama February 22. Mr J Jd Parclay sold a large body of land near New Decatur today to G A Yorrey of Pennsylvania for a good cash price. Mr Farney comes here to establish sheep raising. He will use merino breeds.

Decatur Ala J. Jd. Parclay New Decatur G. A. W. Yorrey Pennsylvania Farney

Anniversary matinee ends with Blackhand testimony

An elderly anniversary police matinee unfolds with darktown characters in a courtroom vignette. Ella Overton and her husband quarrel over a torn shirt and a toothache fueled by drink, leading to a $10.73 verdict. A giggle prone witness provokes contempt threats as Harrison Baker, a crooked alley officer, faces questions. John Walker defends his rock stash with comic excuses, while Recorder Briles enforces the mood of a first anniversary in Darktown justice.

Broyles Ella Ela Wlia Jim Harrison Baker Hattie Tower Hattie Rcorder Chain Gang Chary Harrison Oman Darktown John John Walker Roundhouse Jon

Boland Shines In Second Race At New Orleans Meet

Jockey Boland delivered fine riding to lift St Marcos to a narrow half head victory in the two year old race at the New Orleans track on February 21. Jack Hayes overwhelmed rivals in the steeplechase, while Troubalize and Right Bower were among the other notable performers in a day of close finishes and long odds.

St. Marcos New Orleans Swordsman W. Jones Kya Wilson Domnick Free Lady Koenig Chopin Ben Frost Florence Clark Boland Sackford We Shaw En Magen Winkfield Gale Todd Emma Moses Anxious Princess Mai Red Signal Hillard Kenona Jack Hayes W. Porter Phil Becker Finley Land Chenier al Mark al Reeves Clifton B Hugh Cox Sidney Tucas Derstrand Donta Rita Mitchell Blitheful W. Shaw Strangest Jimp Scliing Troubaline MeJoynt Zaza Newcom Fir Lolita J. Miller Allie Hale Caloocan Pythia Decimal Hartel Balso Caviar van Dusen Right Power Clawson Lomond Misericordia E! Derin Ben Chanre Prince le Zackford Quanzals Parker Pat Garrett Uhiera Tam Liany the Weat Lucky Monday Fresco Wethurst Forbush Murat Celling Dineruis Hi Moran Polly Bixby Jamaica Inkak

Arnica Balm Claims Quick Healing for Many Ailments

A defective ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Balm as a universal cure for burns, scalds, bruises, fevers, eruptions, piles, and skin problems with a claimed low price. The misspelled copy references rapid relief and broad efficacy with unclear claims.

Metropolitan weights list for Westchester Racing Association

New York February weights for the Metropolitan Stakes at Mores Park include Imp and Winners Imp with 125 pounds, and names such as Fire alarm, Richard J, Chacornac, His Highness, Kilmarnock, and Colonel Rosevelt among many entries. The field features numerous horses with weights ranging from 125 down to around 93 pounds, reflecting a deep lineup for the event.

New York Metropolitan Westchester Racing Association Mores Park Imp Ethelpert Jean Berault Vater Kinley McClure Bax Rush Stead Richard J King Barleycorn Merlst Lothario Chacornac Charentus His Highness Kilmarnock Maribet Waring Gulden Vulcan Boney Boy Montantic Gantalay Survivor Killishandra Cheek Colonel Rosevelt Gresfeld Star Bigth Missionary Coe Tester Motley Algold Bramble Rase Petruchio

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