Atlanta Carnegie Library Shows Steady Growth in Annual Report
Miss JAnne Wallace reports Carnegie Library of Atlanta added 3,725 volumes in the year ending December 31, with total holdings at 25,646 after withdrawals. Circulation reached 11,858 volumes among 13,420 members while 26,380 used the reference room. staff of seven handled broad duties and the library urged broader public support to expand services for children and working people.
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Atlanta
Carnegie Library
Janne Wallace
Lbrarian
Darwin G. Jones
Statis- Ucse
Lirary
Miss Wallace
Board of Trustees
Carnegie Lbrary of Atlanta
Carnegie Library of Atlanta
Young Men's Library Association
Igos
United States
Lbrary
Star of the Mbrary
Haif
Hlis
Libray
John C Reed
Records of Carnegie Library 1903 Financial and Usage Report
The library's annual report thanks trustees and chairmen for aid, includes statistics on circulation, reference room use, and library cards, and details the 1903 book additions and withdrawals. Treasurer Darwin G Jones presents receipts and a year ending balance of 9490.27 with a 6521.15 balance on hand at start of 1904.
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Wwe We
Darwin G Jones
Board of Trustees
Carnegie Library
Wee Nee Nee Ane
Atlanta
Ame
When is a girl old enough to be married at the Bijou
The Bijou presents Over Niagara Falls with a witty vaudeville style response and impressive scenic effects. The company arrived snowbound but delivered a strong matinee audience performance highlighted by a dramatic Falls scene and capable acting. Grand theater features Charles Major's When Knighthood Was in Flower with Miss Roselle Knott in the lead, praised for its star portrayal and elaborate scenery. Creatore and his sensational band close the bill with high energy and a rousing performance at the Grand, drawing praise from the New York Press for overpowering sound and dramatic conducting.
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Bijou
Niagara Falls
Atlanta
New Haven
Charles Major
Paul Kester
the Grand
New York City
Julia Marlowe
Criterion Theater
Frank L. Perley
Roselle Knott
Mary Tudor
Henry VIII
Miss Knott
Katrinka
Amelia Bingham
Richard Mansfield
Julia Arthur
F . Whitney
Perley
Mies Knott
Charles Mryjor
Sn Uoltg
Iis
New York
Creatore
SS Nicholas
St. Nicholas
Creeore
Odom the Famous Jockey Plans Atlanta Stay to February
Odom, a top American jockey, now living with his family in Atlanta, expects to remain until February. At 21, his past season included 106 wins in nearly four hundred races and earnings around 38 000. He rode for Brown and Shields, won major stakes, and prefers freelancing over long contracts, planning to race in New Orleans Crescent City Derby around March.
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Borge Odom
America
Odom
Whitney
Mackay
Brown
Shields
JuHa Martha
Brooklyn
Africander
Major Dangrfield
Hermie
Broomstick
Conjuror
McChesney
Free Lance
Jack Odom
Matthew Corbett
England
New Orleans
Norman Plans to Be Adopted by First Baptist Church
The First Baptist congregation will adopt Godfrey L Norman designed plans for a new church at tonight’s meeting. Plans on display in Davison-Paxon-Stokes window. Building committee and trustees support, with a vote likely to authorize work soon. Also, Methodist hymnal committee settles on about 700 hymns for a new joint hymnal to be issued soon.
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First Baptist Church
Godfrey L Norman
Whitehall Street
Davison- Paxon-Stokes Company
Davis
First Tiapulst
J J. Maddox
Charles H Davis
John M Gren
James Carlton
Washington
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Supreme court voids death by own action clause in life policies
Columbus Ohio January 9 The supreme court today decided two cases involving death by own action clauses in life insurance policies. It held such restrictions void with judgments against two insurers. Both policyholders killed themselves within two months after taking out the policies.
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Columbus
Ohio
Howard Is Out For Solicitor
William Schley Howard announces candidacy for solicitor general of the Stone Mountain circuit. He lives in DeKalb county and is a partner at Howard & Thompson in Atlanta. He seeks the Democratic primary, pledging an honest, vigorous, impartial performance and inviting rivals to meet openly before voters. The piece notes circuit counties and past political service.
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William Schley Howard
Stone Mountain Circuit
Howard
Howard & Thompson
Atlanta
DeKalb County
Clayton, Cambell
NewLton
Rockdale
Stone Mountain
General Assembly of Georgia
WT Kimsey
Jonesboro
DeKalo
Water bill payments rise monthly in Atlanta data
Deputy Tax Collectors W H Holcombe and T J Buchanan released a year long tally showing water customers paying their bills grew each month from 9 370 in January 1903 to 10 305 in December 1903. The December tally also notes more than £600 000 collected in small bills with minor errors totaling a few cents.
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W. H Holcombe
T. J. Buchanan
Mtn
Atlanta
Payne
New Fast Train on First Run Between Atlanta and St Augustine
The Central’s new winter train from Chicago to St Augustine arrived in Atlanta at 12 17 PM and left at 2 30 PM on its maiden trip. Consisting of five coaches and a Frisco baggage dining car, it includes the Falls City observation car and aims for a record Atlanta to St Augustine run. Seventy three passengers started the first trip with notable railroad officials aboard.
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The
Central
Chi Cago
St Augustine
Atlanta
Falls City
Wellington
United States
Atlantic
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Macon
Georgia Southern
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Jacksonville
Chicago
Vision
W H. Fogg
John Fleming
Louisville and Nashville
Eon A Bell
J G Hollenbeck
Harry Burns
Georgia Southern and
Cc ‘Clements
Seaboard Air Line
Dan McKenna and Coulter Shine in New Orleans Race Card
New Orleans January 5 Dan McKenna and John Coulter were the beaten favorites in this card. Results include Inquistive Girl winning the first race at six furlongs with Tom Oday second and Arthur third. Booster and Sid say Sabath among entries in other events. Today's entries list Hobson's Choice and Ora McKinney among maidens, plus Footlight's Favorite and The Messenger in later races.
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Dan McKenna
John Coulter
Sadducee
New Orleans
Ruvbin
Tom Oday
Hymans
Arthur
Pierrait
J. B. Mayberry
Second Sight
Clangor
Equity
Cyprienne
Lady Walter
Stonewall
W Fisher
Lee King
Jenkins
Blue Victor
Mullholland
Booster
Sidney Sabath
Arden
Charles D
Lou Woods
Mary Moore
H. Phillips
Noweta
Joé
Romaneili
Ralph Young
McIntyre
Sabo
Walters
Silver Meade
Marian Etta
Dickens
Miles
Higeins
Ascension
Fisher
Mynherr
Ethics
de Reetke
Brezah
Seline
Norther
Reckover
Livingston
Kiwasa
Sonn
New Orisins
Hobson's Choice
Cedar Rapids
Lights Out
Cabon
Lobvist
Knowledge
Kingstand
Tom O'Day
Fort Plain
King's Charm
Lolly Dally
Ora McKinney
Commena
Pretorius
Iron Mac
Algonquin
Glue
Colonel Tyler
Lara Lighter
Tribes Hill
Misa Gomez
Qur Lillle
Mad Mullah
Eclectic
Mr Pickwick
Dusky
Seagraves
Master Prim
Dia Phemus
Henry Guehrmann
Donnelly
Morning Star
the Messenger
Ethel Wheat
Vesuvius
Potente
Kitty Clyde
Bud Embry
Bard of Avon
L Coleman
Doctor Hart
Meisterainger
Oakland Racecard Highlights and Mixed Results
At Oakland on a clear track with heavy surface, multiple races feature fading favorites and firm winners. Notable finishes include Hey Dare and Fonse winning key sprints, while Ananias scores on the Futurity course and Arcide takes the handicap. Entries list shows diverse contenders across six races with winners and times noted.
County Board Meets Today for Reorganization
County board members convene for annual reorganization and the regular monthly meeting. Indications favor Judge H F Palmer as chair and Hon John B Goodwin as vice chair. Chief A Q Turner and twelve county policemen expected to be reelected, along with other county officers under board jurisdiction. Several routing matters are scheduled for consideration.
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Wousty
H FE W Palmer
John B. Goodwin
A. Q Turner
Ascot winners dominate with Elfin King at odds
At Ascot Park Los Angeles January 5 Elfin King Fortunatus and Bil Curtis led as favorites in clear weather and fast track. Skirmish won the first race with Met latha second and Red Damsel third. Second race saw Double O prevail over Lad Rice with Seaforth third. Third race Elfin King captured the event while Bill Curtis won the fourth. Fortunatus and Anvil led in the fifth with fiver Fizz second. Huapala won the sixth maiden while entries included Maud M and Annie Robinson among others.
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Los Angeles
Elfin King
Fortunatus
Bil Curtis
Ascot Park
Clauson Course
Skirmish
Lewis
Metlatha
Anderson
Red Damsel
Walsh
Sage Christian Hindoo Princeas
Matronia
Anirad
Sallle Odwin
RACHE
Morper
Lad. Rice
Buxton
Seaforth
Laurette Phillips
Moon Stone
Tom Hawk
Capitol
Carnival and
Friernen
Redfern
James J Corbett
J| Booker
Trammere
Birkenruth
Tn J
Tloleta
Toto Gratiot
Bill Curtis
Pat Bulger
Seatony
Golden Boy
Ransch
Strife
Lady Belair
Turtle
Banquero
Adams
Anvil
Lewin
Nlel
Galanthus
Farmer
Jim
Huapala
I Walsh
Foncasta
Reiff
Gottilebra
Kent
ta_l
Pirate Macana
Ismar
Ascot
Maud M
Lemco
Dr Worth
Burdan
Ledean
Ulm
Spinet
Sharpiess
Clarke Deal Dispute Reaches Sporting News
Little Rock manager Finn says Powell lost Clarke by delays and dallying tactics. Finn writes that Clarke was offered to Powell with time to accept, but hesitation let the catcher slip away, with Clarke later sold to St Paul.
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Finn
Little Rock
Powell
Clarke
Aittle
Tittle Rock
Sporting News
Atlanta
Corsicana
St Paul
St. Paul
Week of Prayer Observed In Local Congregational Church
The Week of Prayer began Monday night with a mass meeting at Central Congregational church under Evangelical Alliance auspices. Local services are led by Atlant Evangelical Ministers Association with Dr L G Broughton Dr Ro Holderby and Dr C W Bird in charge. Evening services at 8 o clock feature topics and speakers including Rev Charley R Nisbet Rev O Jones Virgil Norcross Rev Dr Dowman Rev John F Purser F E Jenkins Rev EC Conk Rev J Jenkins C S R Adams Rev I McConnell Rev S L Morris and B C Gray ex governor Northen Mansheld and Woods White.
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Central Congregational Church
Evangelical Alliance of the World
Committee of the Atlant
Evangelical Ministers’ Association
LG. Broughton
Ro Holderby
C. W. Bird
Congregational Church
Charley R Nisbit
O Jones
Virgil Norcross
Church of Christ
Dr .Dowman
John F Purser
Woods White
Northen
Mansheld
North Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock Exposition Opens
The fifth annual exhibition of the North Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock Association opened this morning in Huntsville Alabama. Exhibits are more extensive and draw from a wider territory than in prior years. Deputy Collector at Mobile stands mentioned in connection with the event. Cleaned dyed and reshaped hats advertised on Nall Street as a side note.
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Mobile
Huntaville
North Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Canton Elects Officers In City Vote Ga
Canton Georgia January 8 Special In the mount election Dr J M Bates was elected mayor with R O Tincher W A Perry Green B Johnston R M Runyan and F F P Burtz as councilmen J A Tharpe Vaa elected city marshal and Frank P Burts clerk and treasurer The old council called an election on the school question to be held January 30
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Canton
J M Bates
R. O. Tincher
W A Perry
Green B Johnston
R M Runyan
F FP Burtz
Pigot J. A. Tharpe
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Shirley
Mass
Anne Wallace
Migs Wallace
Scheduls
Regiatraane
Darwing Jones
First Baptist
W. T. Kimsey
Liverpool
Duke of Marlborough
Florida Flyer
Vatican
Mexico
Rome
Pone
Mgr. Serafino
Spoletoo
Holy See
Father Cerretti
Oakland
San Francisco
Hey Dare
Stuyge
el Fonse
Ananias
Coroner Kelly
Orlphany
Isabellita
Larson
Ethel Abbott
Kunz
Olver
the Miller
Minimum
Jean Gravier
Paday
Fonse
J. T Sheehan
Hipponax
J Martin
Milas
Otis
Katie Walcott
Plan
MacGyle
Tamm
Arcide
J. Martin
Martinmas
Lurene
Achilles
Kickumbob
Miss Ringlets
Instrument
Stusve
Hildebrand
Toe Lesser
Namtor
Burns
Play Ball
Dr Sherman
Teufel
Mary Dunn
Amoruno
Clarinet
Sir Preston
del Vista
Purewood
Our Pride
Theron
Gawain
Murtle H
Kling Pierce
Mighty
Virgynia Boy
Telephone
Wergator
Mimo
Louis Wagner
Bessie
Lacy Crawford
Grafton
Horatius
Farrowbridge
Pachuca
Show
Dr Rowell
Otto Stiefel
Judge
Rockaway
Avenger
Royalty
Modicum
Optimo
County Board
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Marietta ST
Whitehall ST
Enigma
RST
GM. Cannon
DOR. Reynolds & Coo
Luke Austell
Atlanta, Ga
Martin Trady
Flourich
Indian I
Limber Jim
Poorlands
Sharawind
Annie Robinson Neko
Picture Foxy Grandna
Louise Menning
Eugenie B
Calumbla Girl
Erie
Callint
Big Tag
Dally Hayman
M F Tarpey
Even G
Pringe
Clausen
Agnes Mack
Bilesful
Andrattus
Nona
Montana Veeress
Thisbe
Weadwater Pilot
Platonius
Lou Welson
Merwan
Ege Noge
Discus
Comulas
Whitenall Street
Virginia
Ellen Glasgow
Doubleday, Page &Co
Untor Square
N.Y
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