Atlanta City Charter Revision Committees Named
Holidays over, officials plan early meetings for city charter revision groups. Chairman George Bind yer named subcommittees on mayor, council, elections, finance, streets, education, waters, parks, franchises, management, wards, and miscellaneous matters with listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Martin
George Binlyer
City of
Atlanta
John C. Lead
Fulton Colville
BR. T. Dorsey
John W Grant
C. Houston
James L. Mayson
W. 8. Thompson Committee Oninance and Taxation—E. C. Ontz, H. T. Inman
Mims
T. & Neal
J Northen
W. C Rawson
Paul Romare
B. W. Martin
RT. Dorsey
J W. English
BP. Howell
M. M. Jackson
W. C. Jaraigan
P. Rice
H. H Cabaniss
Forrest 4Dair
B. S. Gay
H. T. Inman
Kilpatrick
Joseph T. Orme
HR. J) Spalding
W C. Rawson
G. T. Dodd
J. . English
BS. Gay
B.C. Peters
F. M. Potts
M. M. Welch
W. T Moyers
A. Q. Adams
W. Duncan
Joseph Hirsch
J. A. Miler
J. K. Orr
Hoke Smith
W. D. Bilis
Houston
Harvey Johnson
T.D. Longino
G ‘¥ Pierce
Tohn C. Reed
W. M. Terry
Committee On
Robert Maddext
H T. Innan
F. P. Rice
J. D. Turner
Quarters To Come Up For Consideration At Meeting
The railroad commission plans its regular monthly meeting at the capitol on Friday. Tifton residents protest freight-rate discrimination favoring Albany, seeking equal footing. The turpentine industry seeks lower rates, arguing current charges exceed those for similar goods. Several minor items will also be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Tifton
Albany
Commission
Lowry National Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Lowry national bank declared a semi annual dividend of 4 percent and added $20 000 to its surplus fund at a directors meeting held yesterday in the Equitable building. Directors listed include Robert J. Lowry Thomas Egleston J T Orme W G Raoul S M Inman and T D Meador. The stockholders meeting to elect directors for the ensuing year will be held on the Vth of this month. The bank is a longstanding Atlanta institution with prominent citizens among stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry National Bank
Equitable Building
Robert J. Lowry
Thomas Egleston
J. T. Orme
W. G. Raoul
S. M. Inman
T. D
Education Board Elected for Decatur Public Schools
Decatur's city council, in special session called by Mayor John A. Montgomery, elected a six year, four year, and two year board of education to supervise two public schools. Members include A. H. Cox L. J. Steele J. H. Goss John W. Moore and J. B. Elipatrick. Both schools slated to serve white and colored students and to operate by next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
John A. Montgomery
Board of Education
A. H. Cox
L. J. Steele
J. H. Goss
John W. Moore
Yeswa
J. B. Elipatrick
Atlanta Fire Dept records year of record alarms and fires
The Atlanta fire department logged 592 alarms last year, up from 432 in 1908, with 144 more fires than any prior year. Estimated losses may reach $500,000, while property at risk tops $1,000,000 in several fires including the Maddox building Lyceum theater and Jacobs and Sneck building. Total fires by month and over a century are noted, plus new steam engines placed in service at engine houses No 6 and No 7. Chief Joyner praises the record, the crew, and their response to dangerous blazes.
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Atlanta Fire Department
Joyner
Madldox
Lyceum Theater
Jacobs and Sneck
Aubure
Boulevard
West End
Open House at Y M C A Ends with Swims and Festive Reception
Yesterday the Y M C A opened its Pryor and Auburn avenue building for New Year events from morning to night. The gala included the long awaited swimming pool opening with remarks by E H Fraser, D E Luther, J Frank Beck, D Y Montgomery, W W Willis, H Edgar Fry, and Dr H Robin Adair. Residents enjoyed ventriloquism exhibits by Professor Burrell, a formal reception for junior members, and a grand supper served by the ladies auxiliary, making it the most enjoyable New Year reception yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Pryor and
Auburn Avenue
E. H. Fraser
D. E. Luther
J. Frank Beck
Y D. Montgomery
W. W. Willis
H. Edgar Fry
H. Robin Adair
Associaton
Burrell
Ancient Order of Hibernians New Year Dance
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held a New Year dance at their South Pryor street hall to greet the new year. About fifty couples attended as festive holly and flags decorated the venue. The event ran from 10 pm to midnight, continued an hour past, with refreshments served and plans for an annual social and a ladies auxiliary proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
Pryor Street
Water Department Reports 1901 Finances and Receipts
The Water Department shows a 1901 balance of 336.88 to return to the city treasury after expenditures totaling 264,375.83. Water sales and meter receipts reached 141,992.09, up 8,112.83 from 1900, with a bond issue of 200,000 for extending mains and equipment. The annual report is nearing completion for council, and Matt Torbett is praised for precise bookkeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Worka Department
City Water Works Office
Council
Matt Torbett
Water Works Department
Department
Torbett
Water Board
Death of Henry Saloshin in New York is mourned
News reaches Atlanta of Henry Saloshin sudden death in New York followed by a large Mount Hope cemetery funeral. A veteran typographical union member and former Constitution employee, he was 66, had long traveled the country, and left a family including his parents Mr and Mrs Gustave Saloshin and several siblings in Atlanta New York and Birmingham.
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Atlanta
New York
Henry Saloshin
Mount Hopes
Sakshin
Typographical Union
Louisville
The
Constitution
Gustave “Saloshin
City
Louis and
Fred “Saloshin
L. A. Saloshin
M. Lang
M. Waldman
Birmingham
Ala
Hartford Fire Insurance Company Shows Strong Growth
The Hartford Fire Insurance Company, oldest in Hartford, established in 1794, presents an advance statement highlighting gross assets of 12 259 076.45. George L. Chase, its president for over thirty years, is noted as a leading financier and underwriter in the United States. The southern department, led by Thomas Edgleston, covers eight states and has driven strong regional expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
George L. Chase
The
Unite States
Thomas Edgleston
Annual Meeting of First Baptist Church Reported Strong
Members of the First Baptist Church gathered for the annual meeting. Prayers opened the session and about ten reports from officers and societies were presented and adopted unanimously. Six new members were admitted by letter and several dismissals were ordered as the church enters the year with bright prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Hach
Distressing plea for work from Mrs Hirz wife of man in trouble
Mrs Henry Hirz, wife of a man sentenced to six months in the county chain gang, called at the police barracks seeking shelter and money. She offered to perform honest work such as nursing, housekeeping, or clerking to support herself. She says her husband faces a life sentence, and she plans to live independently, with no children and no reliable relatives. She mentions a Confederate father and a brother in Indian Territory. Her husband was charged with forging papers for the National Benefit Society and was recently arrested. the date and duration of sentence are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Henry Wirz
Henry Hirz
Henry Herz
National Benefit Society
Fe Wae
Monte J
Public affairs notes on police, obituaries and local events
Chief A Q Turner returns home from injury after horse incident. Debating club selects topic on tax delinquent parents. Post office quiet, calendar and advertising mail heavy. E F Childress to speak at Minerva school. City convicts fed pork and peas for luck. Police record shows 15991 city cases last year. First arrest of new year: Wash Burns fined 3.75. Turkey sale thwarted by officers. Cyrus Holland 8 dies. Eliza Weatherly L died. Roberta Terrell infant dies. Amanda Tanner funeral held. Governor Candler appoints Hull to statue commission. John Robinson to be hanged for murder. Alhamera hotel guests fund relief for Reese family. Mrs Charlotte Rogers dies. Georgia Seaboard stockholder oil well report. Emancipation Day celebrated in Atlanta.
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Recorder’s Court
Wash Burns
Tom Grant
Change in schedules on Central of Georgia Railway
Central of Georgia Railway announces schedule changes effective December 26. Train No 9 between Griffin and Carrollton will depart Griffin at 6 20 p m instead of 4 00 p m creating better connections with Atlanta train No 12 at 8 05 p m and Macon train No 1 at 4 20 p m. The adjustment promises improved service for all points between Griffin and Carrollton.
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Chang
Central of Georgia Railway
Griffin
Carrollton
Atlanta
Macon
New Train Service Adds Atlanta to Anniston Run
A January 6 schedule change on the Southern Railway Birmingham division introduces a new Atlanta to Anniston train departing Atlanta at 3 40 p m and arriving Anniston at 7 25 p m. No 35 departs Atlanta 6 10 p m arriving Birmingham 11 45 p m while No 37 leaves 4 10 p m arriving Birmingham 6 50 p m. The Tallapoosa accommodation No 5 departs Atlanta 6 15 p m. from J C Beam Sr DP A
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Southern Railway
Anniston
Birminghham
Arrivals at the Aragon Hotel Station
The Aragon yesterday welcomed a list of guests including Claude R. Wellington and wife from Boston J I Scott of Burlington N C HR Pritchard of Savannah C H Brandon of Nashville George H B Greene of Detroit John D Little of Columbus Ga Mrs William Baile of Chicago Ins Mr and Mrs G L Ormsbee of Providence RI Mrs Bessie Gibson of Opelka Ala Mr and Mrs Lewman of Florida W J Kerr and wife of Philadelphia Pa.
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the Aragon
The
Aragon
Claude R. Wellington
Boston
J. I Scott
Burlington
HR. L. Pritchard
Savannah
C. H. Brandon
Nashville
Bessie Gibson
Opelka
Ala
Lewman
Florida
W. J. Kerr
Philadelphia
Scott's Emulsion Promoted as Nerve Food for Neuralgia
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion cures facial pain by internal nourishment. It contrasts this with external liniment and asserts the emulsion feeds and strengthens nerves. The proof offered is that obstinate neuralgia, nervousness, and nerve weakness respond to the emulsion as nerve food.
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Scott
Number of Banks Increases in Roanoke Charter
Montgomery announces a new bank charter issued to Exchange Bank of Roanoke with $50,000 capital. Incorporators include R P Brooks J W Newton Paul A Bowden all from Forsyth Georgia and J C Wright of Roanoke. Roanoke adds a third bank of similar size within a month amid Alabama expansion. James Wilcox linked to Miss Cropsey murder likely avoids preliminary trial. held awaiting grand jury presentation for March term. Everettide remains quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Secretary of State
Exchange Bank
Roanoke
R. P. Brooks
J. W. Newton
Paul A. Bowden
Forsyth
J. C. Wright
Alabama
Elizabeth City
N. C
James Wilcox
Miss Cropsey
Wilax
Grand
Superior Court
Eversthide
For Rent Ads Highlight City Houses and Stores
A scrambled list of rental offerings includes a new seven room house with modern conveniences in a safe south side neighborhood, a guide to a nice g room cottage on Smith near Whitehall, several eight or seven room modern homes on Orange Street and Pryor Street, and store space on Alabama near Whitehall and Marietta near the Empire Building. Local money to lend on Atlanta property at reasonable rates.
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Evlendi
South Side
Smith
Whitehall St
Orange St
Pryor St
Alabama
Marietta St
Empire Building
Atlanta
Foreclosure Suit Against New Hope Presbyterian Church
The Harmeen-Belcher Plumbing Company sues John N Black shear and trustees of New Hope Presbyterian Church for foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien on described realty. Court orders appearance at Spring Term 1901 and 1902 in Fulton County Georgia. Judge J. H. Lumpkin presides. Clerk Arnold Broyles signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stat OF
Georgia
Fulton
Fulton Buperior
Harmeen-belcher Plumbing Ca
Smith W. Easley
John N. Blackshear
R. J. Henry
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Harmeen-Belcher Plumbing Company
J. H. Lumpkin
Aid Court
Anold Broyles
Clerc Suner
Ourt
Fulton County
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Cooper
the Railroad Commission
Education Board
Reagh
Gia
Eve Eenes
BBC
W. R. Joyner
AO. H
Dianusius
Water Department
United States
Lowman
Empire Bidg
A. Q. ‘Turner
Feng
Henry Grady
B. Warner
W. M. Newton
I. F. Childress
O. H Puckett
Self
Postotice
Reanjar Hou
Mart
E. F. Childress
WRU
Minerva
Collins
Childress
Walter McCain
Misa Nel McFart
Stockadle
Dave Vining
Nho
Tibbs
Dobes
Decatur Street
Oscar Hammond
Will Wright
Cyrus Holland
D. O. Smith
Ormewood Park
Oakland Cemetery
Eliza Weatherly L.md
Charley Tillman
Williston
D. C
Rotha Terrell
John Terrell
North Boulevard
DE Witt Bacon
Louisiana
Mr. Bacon
D. C. Bacon
Hood
Willie Grace Thurman
Longley Avenue
Casey's Cemetery
Amanda EB. Tanner
Judge G. H. Tanner
Peachtree Street
Judge Tanner
Willie Lee
A. E. Lee
Ashby Street
Hollywood
Candler
A. L. Hull
Athens
Capitol
Washington
Henry McIntosh
State Library
George Hillyer
Cuba
John Robinson
Dublin
Laurens County
Robinson
Bertha Simmons
Candier
Alhamera Hotel
John Reese
Charlotte & Rogers
Hobart
A. Rogers
Rawson Street
Utlea
N. Y
Trinity Church
Forest Hi Cemetery
Seaboard
Galveston
Spirdie Tor Heights
Beaumont
Eusher
ATL West & Co
Beaboard of Company
Atlenta
Enicrad
Negra Literary Ard
Peter
Lord Street
Rey
Jarrant
Mais
Friena
Whitenall St
A. F. Liebnan
Rea Estate
Leona
St.one
Lyon
ELEGA
Eiseman
Sale
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall Street
Aiasuina
Te Yus iWeGio
Haly Block
Dior Depot
Atlan 10
Fisema
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