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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
4
A letter from Obertie, Mi Antonio, Texas, praises Dr Hathaway for expertise in kidney and lipase diseases, rheumatism, and women’s ailments. The writer notes decades of practice, successful cures, and recommends regular patient care under his specialty without charges in some cases.
A judge granted an injunction halting the annexation process as the committee preparing its report was blocked from continuing. The decision delays the plan and intensifies local political clashes over growth and jurisdiction.
Macon Ga February 27 special suit by Hughes and Hall against the mayor and council to restrain proceedings for the suburban annexation election. Judge Reagin granted the injunction. hearing set for March 5. Grounded on charter repetition and defects, high cost and uneven benefit across districts. Mayor Smith says injunction strengthens annexation supporters.
Schrader known as the divine healer was summoned to appear before the recorder on a charge of violating the license ordinance. He allegedly conducted meetings at negro churches and charged admission. The license inspector received wind of the affair and issued the summons. Schrader did not appear in court.
Savannah Ga February 27 Special Simon Guckenhelmer of the wholesale grocery firm of B Guckenhelmer and Sons reports a prominent Savannah merchant who started as a peddler with ten dollars and rose to wealth worth one million dollars has died. He held many positions of honor and trust in the city where he resided.
Macon Ga February 27 Hon Allen Fort of Americus arrived and stated he will enter the race for Congress. Judge Fort asserts a formal campaign announcement will follow as opposition from Congressman Lewis and other rivals denounce rumors while aspirants deny gossip.
Opelika Alabama February 27 Special Hon W J Samford candidate for governor returns from a three weeks state canvass with strong reception. He closes in Montgomery with enthusiastic ovation and resumes campaign Wednesday East Alabama backs him as first governor from the region. Samford a constitutional lawyer former state senator congressman Confederate veteran and loyal Democrat is active in church Sunday school and philanthropic work.
The Savannah community mourns the death of Georg Guckenheimer a longtime banker and civic leader. Once a Bavarian immigrant who arrived in 1851 he became president of Merchants National Bank and served as a county commissioner and trustee for Temple Mickva Israel. He endured myocarditis and grip in January and February before dying this afternoon after a weakened condition from prior illness.
Augusta February 27. The Lakeside Boat Club announces plans to spend 2600 to upgrade its boathouse pavilion and club facilities at Lake Olmsteank over the next two months. The membership limit will rise from 100 to 150. The club is noted as a popular athletic and social organization in the community.
A lettered sales blurb touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective remedy for thin and dyspeptic people. It claims the tablets supply natural pepsstones and diastase to aid digestion of meat bread and potatoes, promoting growth and vigor without harsh drugs. Sold by druggists in US Canada and Britain at 50 cents per treatment.
Senator Boykin filed with the state executive committee an appeal from Russell county contest rulings. The Russell county committee, led by Senator Marian, reportedly threw out the Girard box without justification. Contesters allege US votes cast at Girard by ineligible voters. the appeal argues only 29 claimed legal votes exist, 14 for Senator Morgan, and 42 of 82 challenged votes supported Morgan. State executive members reportedly favor Morgan's candidacy.
Huntsville Alabama February 27 the first car ran over the relies of the Huntsville electric railway from Merrimas to Dallas this afternoon and the cars began their regular runs tonight.
L. E. Minnehan, a noted Southern railway conductor, married Miss Meta Shinholser at 11 a.m. today on High Street Macon. The ceremony was small with close relatives. After a bridal tour the couple plan to reside in Macon.
William Neel of Augusta has leased the Brown house and will assume charge on April 1. Neel, a known hotel man, has managed the rant ers in Augusta. T. C. Parker, who has run the Brown house for years, will step down by April. Park Campaign Committee in Macon reports growing support statewide as it plans the next meeting, likely later this week, per Chairman Nottingham.
The Hotel Lanier in Macon Georgia will be sold at public outcry next Saturday morning. Principal bidder likely local manager C A Newcombe may renew lease or take control. sale includes 52 of 761 shares valued at $20 each and a $10,000 furniture mortgage. A remodel appears probable if Newcombe or another buyer takes ownership.
A little daughter of Jos Oetfen in Augusts Ga drank laudanum from a bottle today and has been in critical condition for hours. Doctors have been working to save her life amid ongoing treatment.
In Oxford Georgia on February 27 Emory College observed Arbor Day with a senior class tree planting. A chapel program featured J Austin Mershon of Sharon Georgia delivering the main address The contributing century to the twentieth and included remarks by Charles A Weaver of Oxford and Henry C Heintz of Atlanta. The event closed with the class song and a campus planting ceremony led by President Dowman.
Ringgold Georgia February 27 Special Chattanooga sportsmen oppose Georgia’s new law banning export of partridges and quail year round. They plan to challenge its constitutionality in federal court arguing interstate commerce. Farmers in Catoosa and Walker counties cheer the protection but note hunting pressures remain high.
In Ringgold Georgia on February 27 a six year old girl, daughter of William Townsend and wife of Chestnut Flat, died after her clothing caught fire while left briefly in charge of two younger children. The fire began when she played too near the hearthstone, and she died the next morning. Townsend, a well regarded farmer, faced tragedy as the child perished from burns.
More than one hundred African Americans departed Athens by train to Mississippi seeking higher farm wages. Agents distributed literature for Pegleg Williams as meetings formed over weeks, with some selling property to finance the move. Additional departures reportedly follow despite efforts to halt the emigration.
Two men named Wilson and McCormick were trapped when a derrick rope broke at the city rock crusher. Wilson suffered a broken thigh and a crushed leg likely needing amputation. McCormick had a broken thigh and broken shoulder. Doctors Conway and Crow attended them. the injuries are serious but not fatal. Captain Jerry E. Ritch learned of his son John Lee Ritch’s death in Denver. he had served in a Philippine frontier unit and died after returning to the United States. Remains to be buried in Denver.
Athens Ga February notes announce Lawrence Cothran of Tame Ga arriving to resume duties as city editor of The Athens Banner. Rev Fred J Orr returns from two months study at Columbia University in New York. Mrs M W Hutchens is a guest at the Victoria hotel.
An old medical ad describes clogged kidneys as sewer blocks harming the body. It lists symptoms such as back pain fatigue swollen eyes and urination issues and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a natural kidney remedy with a morning urine test suggestion.
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