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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1903

Page

7

Byrd objects to service in DeKalb divorce case

General Byrd will appear at the next DeKalb county superior term to contest service of process in a divorce suit filed by his wife. The case hinges on whether the Dekalb sheriff validly served papers in Fulton county, raising questions about jurisdiction and authority. Judge L. S. Roan will hear arguments next week in Decatur on the legality of the service.

G. Byrd Wxt DeKalb County Mae Byrd Nis Aleral Il ‘Talley Af Delkaip Attor Johnson Culam & Johnson DeNalb County Fulton County Peters Johnson Bate Tegepanty Fulton Georgia South Carolina Johnson

Keenan Ninth Man Hanged in Greenville SC Jail Yard

The 18 year old Joe Keenan was hanged in Greenville county jail yard at noon for murder. A crowd watched as the sentence was carried out despite heavy rain. He spoke of forgiveness and urged others not to steal before death. The gallows sentence has claimed eight prior victims.

Keenan South Carolina Greenville Joe Keenan Wes Broad Street Siriff Gilreath Sam Williamson Bramlett

Mortuary notices from Augusta and nearby towns

Miss Mary Jane Moore of Augusta dies after long illness at Greene street home. Miss Lizzie Underwood of Sparta dies after months of wasting illness, about fifty years old, sister and three brothers survive. Oscar Wilder of Fort Valley dies at home after years with Central of Georgia Railway, age 52, wife and four children left. Mrs Hicks Martin of Carrollton dies at Mount Zion after short illness, age 50 plus, survived by husband and four physician sons.

Mary Jane Moore Augusta Greene Street Lizzie Underwood Sparta Mr. Underwood Presbyterian Church Carrie Underwot Oscar Wilder Fort Valley Lh20 Tcloek Wilder Central Hicks Martin Carrollton Gaulston Wicks Martin Hickson Mount Zion

Forbes Wins Bantam Title in Ten Round Victory

Forbes defeats Tokell in a ten round bantamweight title bout. English bantamweight champion Tokell falls short as Forbes secures the decisive victory in February.

Forbes Tokell Jurnit Tera

Court filing alleges collusion to defraud on Currier Street

In Atlanta a negro barber, W. B. Patterson, sues J. J. Woodsile James Lord and Annie Drake alleging they conspired to seize a Currier street house and lot after his January 1 1902 departure. Lord occupies the house and Woodside collects rent, Drake claims ownership. Patterson asserts good title from George E Johnson and that partners refuse to yield. Other cases and property transfers noted including damages claims and a drug company incorporation.

W. B. Patterson J. J. Woodsile James Lord Annie Drake Currier Street Robert L. Rogers Lord J. J. Woodside Drake Mr. Woodside Alex Dittler Superior Court H. M. Bowdoin W. T. Ashford Fletches and Ira Streets W. 2. Davis George T. Mooney North Avenue Orme Street Jacob Haas W. J. Davis Williams Street Joan George Young A. WN. Jenkins Curtin Street Rawson Street Atlanta Banking and Savings Company Hattie N. Sims Currier Fort Street Martha Dallas Mary A. Hardwick Ashby Street York Avenue Evan P. Howell Atlanta F. ©. Lacy Butler and Chestnut Streets Georgia Land Company George S. Lacy Houston Street Potter and Bell Streets Sarah C. Crane D. M.matthews Factory Street Julia F. Hoge Ibenezer Holmes MJ. W. Boone Mays Mangum Haynes William Tgelcher Lydia A. Phelps Myrtle Street W. E. Treadwell Guy Webb Georgia Avenue Grant Street J. J. West Maryland Life Insurance Company Pulliam Street Georgia Loan and Trust Company C. Tu. Lewis Jonesboro Street Bisbee Avenue R. W. Tidwell Atlanta National Bank Washington Street Richardson Street Denson E. Jones, Jr Decatur Toad Waverly Way Inman Park Elizabeth Street Harwell Bush Street Graham Summitt Avenue J. Jones Denson, Jr Georgia Loan_and Trust Company C. B Mason H. M. Bush Nendrix Avenue Pryor Street Charles IF. Morris Taylor H. Henry Jett and Herbert Streets Sunset Avenue Neal Street

City law clash as convict-labor ban eyed in brick bid

The Chattahoochee Brick Company bid to furnish bricks at 4 per thousand was accepted by the street committee chaired by Alderman Terry in apparent violation of the city anti convict labor ordinance. Alderman Longino called attention to the rule, with Alderman Inman remarking on potential court action.

Chattahooches Brick Company Council Committee On Terry Longino Alderman Inman Chattahoochee Brick Company James L. Key

Passing Throng in Atlanta Hosts Henry Shepard Visit

Henry C. Shepard Chicago publisher and owner of Inland Printer visits Atlanta with wife and sister in law staying at the Piedmont. He criticizes Hearst as a presidential candidate, praises Atlanta news coverage, and notes Chicago Sun praise of the city. A. G. Thatcher of Wilmington discusses Coosa Manufacturing Company growth in Piedmont and rejects trusts. Local architects report rapid Atlanta growth with new firms and projects, signaling a busy building season ahead.

Henry C. Shepard Mllionaire Inland Printer Chicago Allanta West Joseph Flanagan Windy City SS. Augustine Atlanta Piedmont Shepard Atanta New York Sun Mr. Shepard Schoonmaker Wiliam Randolph Hearst R. Shepard Hearst Searst Brisbane Democratic Party Southern Architect and Building News Bruce & Morgan Dillon Frm Downing Baltimore Harry Walker J. H. Dinwiddle Carleton Percy Boston Lamar Jones Norrmann Denny Bleckley Arma

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Rapid Tissue Repair

An advertising piece extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for fevers and tissue waste, claiming it nourishes nerves, purifies and enriches blood, and has saved tens of thousands from grave illness by rapid fortification of weakened bodies. The tone emphasizes candor and earnest recommendation.

Paine

Atlanta wins bid to host National Educational Association

F Q O Spain reports Atlanta secured the National Educational Association meeting for February after Major Slaton's speech swayed delegates from Chicago. The event draws about 2,000 attendees from across the country, with Georgia officials leading the bid and local publishers participating in the effort. Also noted are the Senatobia Oil Company plant sale in Mississippi and several notable arrivals at Atlanta hotels.

F. QO. Spain Atlanta Chicago USA City San Antonio South Chattanooge Jacksonville National Educational Association Charles Spain Georgie Party United States M. L. Brittain Georgia Major Staton Brittain W. B. Merritt BE. C. Samson State Normal School Athens G. G. Bond J. Henry Walker Griffin Atlanta Publishing House Mr. Spain Dudley R. Cowles Silver Burdett & Co Unarles Goodman Milton Bradley & Co Merritt Pike Theatre Cincinnati Senatobia Ol Company Senatobia Miss Memphis J. WH. Crutchfield

Dynamite used by cracksm en in Florida raid

Micanopy February 27. The safe of H Benjamin was blown open last night and a sum of money taken though the vault was not entered. Three more explosions occurred. The burglars left the store doors open and windows broken. Vault money shredded. A citizen’s cartage and horse were stolen. No suspects found.

Micanopy Fla H.benjamin

Trade Outlook Sees Strong Markets and Rising Prices

Bradstreet reports spring demand rising in leading markets with firmer prices for iron and steel, copper and tin, and advances in coal, coke, wages, and building materials. Wheat and corn exports show gains. failures decline, while transportation profits and ore costs rise amid improved conditions.

New York Bradstreet United States Canada

Funeral of Mrs. J. M. Wright at 2 O'clock Today

The funeral for Mrs. J. M. Wright wife of Captain J. M. Wright will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the residence 79 Park Avenue. Dr. H. S. Bradley and Dr. George Griner will conduct services. Interment is in Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers meet at 1:30 at Hilburn & Poole's parlors: F. A. Pitman D. O. Martin William Snider Robert Sims Dennis Myberg W. E. B. Dunn. Savannah Press.

Park Avenue J. M. Wright Bradley George Griner Westview Cemetery Hilburn & Poole F. A. Pitman D. O. Martin William Snider Robert Sims Dennis Myberg W. E B. Dunn Savannah Press Georgia Iowa

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