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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
9
Fragmentary advertisement lists loan terms and rental notes and mentions rooms, board, and buildings. Appears to describe a lodging related notice with names and locations scrambled, offering furnished rooms, brick structures, and possible boarding arrangements.
Governors Candler approval clears February 1 reorganization as field officers to be elected by line officers. Colonels insist on resignations and re-election, with five infantry regiments to elect field officers and later line officers. Debate centers on holding over three years and ensuring reforms apply to both line and field branches.
The Dan Packard Company presented Chimes of Normandy with strong ensemble and standout turns by Gilbert Clayton as Gaspard and Miss Kirkwood as Serpolette. The revival drew generous applause and signals the troupe’s unusual strength in comic opera.
Officers agreed unanimously to urge the governor to require the re election of field officers on February first as planned by the legislature. Majority of present militia officers are expected to be reelected with terms of three years. The move aims for harmony and maintains the good intent of the military bill and its reorganization.
The city aldermanic board met at city hall with Mayor Pho Tem Mayson presiding. A vote to non-concur in the council grant for Avanta Hallway and Power Co steam plant failed for lack of a second, and the matter was tabled for a two week investigation into the enterprise and city benefits. Also approved were a council amendment to appoint a prison chaplain and a salary of $10 per year, and notices of local corporate charters DeKalb Camden $200000, Monaghan Greenville $600000, Heck Hill Harrow Mfg $50000.
Women suffer from irregular or painful menses and weakness and should not lose hope if doctors cannot help. Physicians are busy with other diseases and may not understand the delicate female organism. What the sufferer ought to do is to give Afar trial to
Claims Bradfield's Female Regulator offers a true cure provided by nature for female troubles. Describes a physician designed formula of soothing herbs to treat irregular menses, leucorrhea, womb prolapse, nervousness, headaches, and backaches. Encourages trial and notes a $1 bottle. requests a pamphlet from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Georgia.
Portraits of the late Benjamin H Hill and Major W F Slaton will be unveiled at the Alephronian Literary and Debating Society hall in the Boys High School at 11:30 AM. Speeches by notable speakers, including Major Slaton, will accompany the event funded by former Christmas programme proceeds.
A large meeting of First Ward residents at 117 West Mitchell St urged Mayor Woodward not to veto the Consolidated Street Railway ordinance. A committee was formed to present a petition backing through service and transfers between the Atlanta Railway and Consolidated lines, arguing it benefits residents and city interests.
Gammon Theological Seminary trustees meet to handle the Thirkield resignation after sixteen years as president. Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational Society to propose candidates, with Cincinnati groups to recommend a suitable successor. Directors plan a gradual transition with three senior faculty members sharing duties, while Rev Luther T. Prownsend of Boston may occupy the homiletics chair for the rest of the year.
An aged resident, L P Peacock, 68, died at his daughter Mrs W L Trussell’s home 113 Chapel street last night after his wife’s death a week before Christmas. He had suffered delirium while in custody for transport to Milledgeville, later recovered, and died at Mount Gilead Methodist Church Ben Hill where funeral services will be held this afternoon.
Resolutions adopted at Loyd Street Methodist church gathering of the Colored Epworth League. Presided by Assistant General Secretary Garland Penn under the Allaita City Union. The group lauded Rev Wilbur P Tebirkield for appointment as general secretary and commended his qualifications. Resolutions to be printed in the league’s official organ.
The Cunard steamship Corinthia departs New Orleans on its second voyage to South Africa under British government service carrying 1000 mules. This load surpasses the prior shipment by about 300 animals. Since arriving from Cape Town last week, the ship also took on coal and feed for the mules.
A 32 volume Warner Library of Best Literature offers condensed synopses of classics and modern works. It promises quick access to contents of novels like Looking Backward and Les Misérables, with images of authors and timed payments offered through The Constitution building or Warner Library Club.
John C Bass, aged 39, longtime Atlanta resident, died yesterday at his parents’ home 51 East Cain Street. Survived by wife and daughter, he was a First Methodist member. Funeral this afternoon at 2:30 from the Cain Street residence with Dr Walker Lewig officiating. Pallbearers named: Dr A L Cheatham, BB Crey, H E W Palmer, H C Leonora, Joseph S Cook, W H Patterson, and R H A Hemphill.
Offic e supplies offer a phone order prompt. Call 3/4 Joan Ma Miliex for office needs. Located on Marietta Street Adenta WY.
Frisse, principal of the Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute in Virginia, testifies before the Industrial Commission on January 4-5. He notes growing small farms and improved conditions for some Negroes since slavery, but cites lingering wage burdens, sharecropping ties, and limited gains from public education. He argues that many Negroes seek political salvation over hard work.
The notice invites readers to await Sunday edition for the formal declaration of the Georgia Cracker Tobacco Prize Contest. It signals a forthcoming official announcement from organizers and highlights anticipation in the community.
Winter tourist excursion tickets are on sale to Florida Cuba and Nassau via the Central of Georgia railway. Read tickets read via the Central of Georgia railway and travel in the Digie Flyer in Pullmans drawing room buffet sleeping cars and coaches through without change. Ticket office No 16 Wall Street and Union Depot.
Report covers a chaotic racing card with fast track finishes at New Orleans and Barataria. Favorites like Phallas and St Wood top a dense field. results list winning mounts and distances across six races and the day’s entries, with jockeys and handlers named alongside contenders.
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