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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1904

Page

24

Carnegie Library Shows Steady Growth in Atlanta

The Carnegie Library of Atlanta reports strong use and expanding services. Anne Wallace, librarian, details in a lengthy annual report showing 25,46 volumes catalogued with 11,838 circulated to 13,420 members and 26,380 in the reference room, plus gifts, funds, and staff effort under a city appropriation.

Atlanta Carnegie Library Anne Wallace Darwin G. Jones Miss Wallace Mbrary Board of Trustees Carnegie Mbrary of Atlanta Carnegie Library of Atlanta Young Men's Library Association United States Lbrary Lbrarian Requiae Fonth Ubrary Ata Umary Childern Pngpic Banks Mven John C. Reed Aguyés

When is a girl old enough to be married at the Bijou

The Bijou presents Over Niagara Falls melodrama with a strong cast and novel scenic effects including a realistic falls scene. The Grand features Charles Major's When Knighthood Was in Flower dramatized by Paul Kester with Roselle Knott as Mary Tudor. Creatore and his band excite audiences at the Grand Friday and Saturday.

Niagara Malls Sha Atlanta New Haven Charles Major Paul Kester New York City Julia Marlowe Caterion Theater Frank L. Perley Roselle Knott Mary Tudor Henry VIII Miss Knott Katcinka Amelia Bingham Richard Mansfietd Julia Arthur Queen Lugia F.C. Whitney Ord Alttogether Manveer Perley Miss Hnott Princess Royal Charles Magor Perley Creature Creatore Broadway New York Tall St. Nicholas Garden BC Nicholas St. Nicholas Ifa Creziere

Odom the Famous Jockey Moves to Atlanta in Winter

Famous American jockey George Odom, famed for 106 wins in 400 races last season and earnings near 38 000 dollars, now resides in Atlanta. At 21 he stands 6 feet tall, weighs 110 pounds, and plans to ride free of contracts, aiming for major events including the Crescent City Derby in March.

America Odom Whitney Mackey Brown Shields George Odom Julia Martha Brooklyn Water Boy Africander Dangeerfield Herma Broomstick Audience Conjurer Spany McChesney

Norman Plans To Be Adopted For New First Baptist Church

At a church meeting tonight the First Baptist congregation will adopt Norman designed plans approved by the building committee. Plans are on display in the Davison Paxon Stokes window on Whitehall Street. The committee includes Maddox Davis Green Carlton Dougherty Hopkins and Willington. Trustees approved and will refer to the congregation tonight. If adopted work on the new church likely to begin soon. Hymnal committee for the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South has selected about 700 hymns for a new joint hymnal to be issued shortly.

First Baptist Church Godfrey L. Norman Whitebal Street Davison- Paxon-Stokes Company Davis First Baptist J. J. Maddox Charles H. Davis John M. Green James Carlton O. ‘Dougherty H Hopkins Mr. Willington Washington Methorial Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Supreme Court rules death by own action clause void

The court held that death by own action restrictions in life insurance policies are void. Judgments were entered against two Ohio companies whose policyholders killed themselves within two months of policy issuance.

Columbus Ohio Su~preme Todiuy

Howard Declares Candidacy for Stone Mountain Solicitor General

William Schley Howard, prominent Atlanta attorney from the How ard Thompson firm, announces his bid for solicitor general in the Stone Mountain circuit. He notes DeKalb County support, recalls federal franchise tax bill efforts, and invites rivals to face him in open forum. Also referenced: colonial cotton talk at Liverpool exhibition with Duke of Marlborough.

Wiliam Schley Howard Stone Mountain Circuit Howard DeKalb County General Assembly of Georgia Stone Mountain W.T. Kimsey Jonesboro DeKalo William Schley Howard Liverpool Duke of Marlborough

Water bill payments rise with Atlanta citizens

Deputy Tax Collectors W H Holcompe and T J Buchanan disclosed a year long tally of water bill payers in Atlanta showing a steady monthly rise from 9 370 in January 1903 to 10 305 in December 1903. The monthly accounting ends with a December total and notes over 600 000 dollars in small bills handled that month amid minor arithmetic errors.

W. H. Holcompe T. J. Buchanan Atlanta Micke Payne Desuoles

New Fast Train on First Run Between Chicago and St Augustine

The Central's new Chicago to St Augustine limited arrived in Atlanta at 12:17 PM and departed at 4:00 PM on its winter schedule. The train, five coaches plus baggage dining car, includes the Falls City observation car and serves a path to Jacksonville via Macon and Ga Southern and Florida, with aims of a record Atlanta to St Augustine run. Attending officials included F J Robinson and W H Leigh among others as first trip organizers. Vatican appoints archbishop as apostolic delegate to Mexico signaling possible diplomatic resumption.

Central Chicago St. Augustine Atlanta Falls City Wellington United States Atlantic Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis Macon Georgia Southern Florida Avance Coast Line Florida East Coast Line Jacksonville F. J. Robinson Central of Georgia W. H. Leigh Atlantic Coast Line W. FR. Fogg The John Fleming Louisville and Nashville Leon A. Bell J. G. Hollenveck Harry Burns Georgia Souther WC. Clements Seaboard Air Line Vatican Mexico Rome Mer. Serato Spoleton Apostolic Haly Aee Father Cerretti

Talent Played In Great Form At New Orleans Meet

Dan McKenna and John Coulter, beaten favorites, highlight a crowded New Orleans card. Inquisitive Girt and Exclamation score, while Francis Across leads handicap action and a long list of entries fills the day with six races.

Dan McKenna John Coulter Sadducee New Orleans Dan McKenny Tom ‘Uday Gymans Arthur Pierratt Thira J. P. Mayberry Sigh' Clanger Equity Cypritnne Stonewall W. Fisher Lee King Jenkins Secon Blue Victor Mullholland Hoaster Sidney Sabath Arden Charles D Law Woods Mary Moore Phillipa Noweta Romanelli Ralph Young McIntyre Sabo Foster Walters Sliver Meade Merlonetta Dickens Francis Across Higeins Munro Asrenalon Mynheer Ethics de- Resvke Brzzah Seing And Anesa Mecaffertyy Tally AH Seran Overazaln Tegira Toulse Miston Applebloom Tay Mitchlesa Willshelly Witten

Oakland Race Day Notes Include Mixed Results and Entries

The Oakland track hosted seven races with a heavy surface and clear skies. Entries listed for futurity and six furlong sprints include La Vega and Rey Dare among others, with results noting Isabellta and Hi Fonse posting wins in mixed payouts. Notable runners mentioned include Stuyve, El Fonse, Nanlas, and Hipponax with varying placings.

San Francisco Oakland Rey Dare Stuyve el Fonse Nanlas Paddy B Jim “Roberts Cherries Sellin Ananias Hydecrandy Linnie Candid Butiers Larson George Koester Dolly Varden Young Pepper Nile Seiing Hi Fonse J. T. Sheehan Hipponax J. Martin Milan Otley Katie Walcott Plan MacGyle Tamm Arendo Martin Martinmas Otis Sectond the Don Muresca Keniworth Burnie Bunton Indeprand Ora Viva Bel Secun Prince Blazes Haack Lurene Achilles Kickumbob Miss Ringlets Solith Stuyve Gildebrand Joe Tegser Namtor Burns Dr. Sherman Teutel Mary Dunn Amorum Sir Preston Dela Vista Purewood Theron Gawala Myrtle H Drenms Hell Wyoming Ring’do Mercarite Black Morn Benoticul Bi Chorus Boy Rainty Onr Besse Lacy Crawford Grafton Horatius Falconbridge Pachuca Military Man F. Ti. Shaw Dr Rowell Otto Sliefel Surge Rockaway Avenger Marlin Nigrete Royalty Modicum Optima

County Board Reorganizes and Sets Annual Election

County commissioners meet to reorganize for the year and hold the annual election. Indications point to H F W Palmer as chair and John B Goodwin as vice chair. Turner and the twelve county policemen, plus other county officers, are expected to be reelected without opposition. Routine matters also listed for consideration.

Board of County Commissioners H. F. W. Palmer John 8. Goodwin A Q. Turner

Ascot Park racing results and entries summary

At Ascot Park January racing card with multiple races and winners. Fortunatus and 8. Qurtis among favorites. first race won by Mei latha with Red Damsel second. Second race Lady Ree won. third race James J. Corbett took victory. Fourth race Gill Curtis won selling race. fifth race Anvil defeated Fortucatus. sixth race Huapala led maidens. detailed entries listed for all races and conditions. Clear track, fast times noted.

New Orleans Hobson's Chaler Cedar Rapids Lights Out Caton Lobvist Knowledge Kingstand Tom O'Day Fort Plum King's Charm Lolly Daily Ora McKinney Commena Pretectus Iron Mic Algonquin Lampoon Barkelmore Lingo Odawaba Fontight Gur Offuet Maltoferin Miss West Miss Hume Mellie Weddell Steel Nell Mymheer Colonel Tyler Lure Lighter Ethles Bondage Trikes Ham Mise Gomez Our Lille Mad Mullah Eelectle Mr. Pickwick Seagraves Master Prim Dia Phonius Henry Luehrmann Donnel Ty Morning Star the Messenger Ethel Potente Kitty Clyde Bard of Avon L. Culeman Doctor Hart Meistersinger Los Angeles Elm King Fortunatus Qurtis Ascot Park Skirmish Lewis Meilatha Anderson Red Damsel Malsaj Susie Christan Iidoo Princess Matronia Antrud Jallie Goodwin Doutsle Morper Lady Ree Ioe Seaforth Laurette Phillips Moon Stone Tom Hawk Caprtel Carnival Frierhen Serry Elfin King Redferm James J. Corbett J. Booker Flammero Ilrkenruth Ouvolo Tigleta Toto Gr Fortucatus Adams Gottilehen Tine Pirate Macana Yemar Ascot Maud M Leineo Dr Worth Burdan Ledean Ulm Spinet Sharpiess Frurdle Mils Martin Brady Flourieb Limber Jim Poorlands Sharpwind Annie Rolinson Neko Picture Foxy Grandna Lomse Meining Eugenie B Columbia Girl Elie Cailant Rag ‘Tag Dolly Hayman Tarpey Eve G Bragg Clauser Pourae Agyes Mack Bhiseful Andrattus Montana

Clarke Deal Discusssed by Finn on Clarke Sale

Finn of Little Rock claims Powell balked at accepting a Clarke offer and let the catcher slip away through hesitating tactics. He notes Clarke was offers to Corsicana, St Paul and Atlanta, with prices demanded and paid later, before Clarke was sold to St Paul. He blames Atlanta and reports miscasting by Atlanta correspondents.

Finn Little Rock Powell Clarke Sporting News Atlanta Sam Clarke Cave Corsicana St. Paul

Week of Prayer Observed at Central Congregational Church

The Week of Prayer began Monday night with a mass meeting at Central Congregational Church under the Atlanta Evangelical Ministers Association. The program spans January 4 to 8 with topics on intercession, Christ’s church, humanity as God’s family, missions, and the family and school, featuring Rev. C. R. Nisblt, Rev. G. S. Bowmen, Rev. E. C. Cook, Rev. J. Jenkins, Rev. I. LeConnill, Rev. S. L. Morrig, and ex-Governor Northen among speakers.

Central Congregational Church Evangelical Allance of the World Atlanta Evangelical Ministers’ Association LG. Broughton Tridulderby W. Byrd Congregational Church Tope Frayer Charles RA. Nisblt Jones Virgil Norcross Tulsdat Church of Christ Calleg of Gow Bowmen John F. Purser Jeniins Dnesday E. C. Cook Jenkins Csbr Adams Tome Nome

Fall and Winter Hats Exhibition at North Alabama Poultry and Pet Show

Deputy Collector at Mobile Huntavile Ako opens the tith anniversary exhibition of the North Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock Association. The display is more extensive and draws visitors from a wider region than prior exhibitions.

Mobile Huntavile Ako Sperial North Alabama Poultry and Pet Stork Association

Canton Elects Officers in Georgia City Election

In Canton Georgia last Saturday Dr J M Mates won the mayoralty and council members named were A O Fincher W A Perry Green B Johnston R M Runyan and F P Burtz J A Tharpe was chosen city marshal and Frank P Burtz appointed clerk and treasurer The council set a January 30 school question election before retiring

Canton J. M. Mates A. O. Fincher W. A. Perry Green B. Johnston R. M. Runyan F. P. Burtz J. A. Tharpe Frank P. Burtz Ad Council

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