Accidental pistol shooting wounds landlady at Lancaster house
John Rushford, while showing his landlady Leong Sanders how to use a pistol, fired accidentally in the Lancaster house sitting room. Sanders, shot in the breast, was rushed to Grady hospital with a serious wound but is expected to recover. Rushford was taken into custody but released without bond after witnesses and doctors deemed the incident accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rushford
Leong Sanders
Sanders
Rushford
Alphonse
Lancaster
Kilpatrick
Cornett
Mra Sanders
Fletcher Lancaster
Grady Hospital
Associated Press
Lancaster House
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We are selling diamonds at old prices and have sold many diamond jewelry articles in the past 30 days proving customers followed our advice. Stock cannot last forever and future purchases will require higher prices. Take advantage now.
New Water Board Organizes and Chooses Leaders
The new water board met Saturday, reorganized with George W Harrison as president and Sam W Wilkes as vice president. They discussed rebates, hydrant bids, by pass upgrades, and a plan to meter all free water services to curb waste while scheduling a test of two new steamers for Monday afternoon.
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Board of Water Commissioners
Satuday
George W. Harrison
Sam W Wilkes
JF. A Morrison
Harrison
Bula
Woodward
Robert B Riley
J. A Morris
A.C. Minchinntt
Tommissioner
Howell Carwii
George W Harrison
D. C Camp
Bloodworth
Erwin
Wilkes
Maeyer Woodward
L Wertz
AP Smith Manufacturing Company
Newark
Wertz
Joyner
Finance Committee
Council
Fire Department
Wall Street
Kimball House
New York
D N MacCullough
Hillyer
Detroit
Mich
Renta
Buffelo
U. K
Lieut Lay Everhart's Rapid Rise in the Navy
The article profiles Lieutenant Lay Hampton Everhart, a young American naval officer with swift promotions amid the Philippine conflict. It notes his birthplace, family, and sister Adelaide Everhart, a noted artist, and recounts key assignments and honors including flag raisings at Hollo, a commendation from Secretary Long, and his promotion to lieutenant after passing exams. He is described as six feet three inches tall with a striking presence, and his early service included duties on the Baltimore under Admiral Schley and a gold medal from the king of Sweden. The piece hints at a homecoming to Atlanta in April.
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Lay Hampton Everhart
Philippines
Decatur
Youn Everhart
Atlanta
Misa Adelaide Everhart
Grand
Miss Everhart
Boston
Dewey
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Lay
Lolo
Caintain Wild
Baltimore
Elenterant
Hollo
Charleston
Yokohama
Exserhart
Louisville
Montgomery
Annapolis
Admiral Schley
Bricsson
Sweden
Overhart
Board to study investigation at next meeting
The committee for an investigation will be considered at the board’s next session. The board adjourned into executive session to review the recommendations contained in Superintendent Woodward’s annual report and to finalize the apportionment sheet for submission to the council’s finance committee at its Tuesday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodwards
Finance Committee of Council
Judge Calhoun Deserves Re-election to Atlanta Criminal Court
From The Journal of Labor, Judge Andrew E. Calhoun is urged to succeed himself on the Atlanta Criminal Court bench. Appointed by Governor Candler to fill an unexpired term, he resigns as city recorder with evident ability and fairness. The piece praises his honesty, impartiality, and fitness, arguing he should be elected at the upcoming primary without opposition. The Journal of Labor speaks for workingmen on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew E. Calhoun
Journal of Labor
Andy Calhoun
Criminal Court of
Atlanta
Candler
Gerry
Weil
Unig
Calhoun
Journal] of Labor
Oil Inspector Begins Work in Georgia
Gascock Barrett of Augusta is named state Inspector of Oils for Georgia. The new department operates separately from agriculture yet reports to the commissioner. Barrett will record all oil inspected, ensure only tested oils are sold, and visit towns across the state to standardize oil inspection amid frequent disputes with oil firms and merchants. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted for impure blood.
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Gascock Barrett
Augusta
Georgia
State Capitol
Department of Off Inspection
Mir Barrett
Barrett
Harrett
New York
New Jersey
America
Vinci
Providence
Beautiful New Styles From Moore and Stephenson Studio
Moore and Stephenson showcase handsome new styles of photographs. They stay in touch with major photographic developments and offer the latest creations. Atlanta patrons and visitors from across the state flock to their gallery for skilled, top quality work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore & Stephenson
Atlandiang
Georgiang
Atlanta
Blank Office Books and Ledgers Sold in Atlanta
John M. Milley Cooffers blank books for office use including ledgers journals and cash books for single and double entry. Also offers patent edge openers and other office books. Paper quality good binding strong prices lower than custom orders. Marietta Street Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Milley Co
Marietta Street
Atlanta, Ga
J C Joiner May Be Made Station Sergeant Tonight
Police commissioners plan to reinstate Captain John C Joiner as station sergeant at tonight’s board meeting. Four commissioners support the move, while three oppose, risking a lively debate and possible procedural challenges. Sergeant Carlisle may be pressed to retire and become custodian, with the authority to detail Joiner and set a sergeant’s pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Commissioners
John C Joiner
Caprain
Johnson
Fox
Brotherton
Woodward
English
Potter
Lon
Jones
Joine
Force
Jim
W H Patterson
Drakite
Manlys Abserce
Patterson
Tmt
Pich
Hs Friends
Joiner
Jolner
Joner
Carlisle Tb
Sergeant Carlisle
Sergearmt
Carlisle
Carlslea
Alabama Supreme Court to reconvene in January session
The Alabama supreme court in Montgomery will reconvene on Monday with cases from the seventh division to be heard during the week. The division includes Calhoun Cherokee Cay Cleburne DeKalb Towah Randolph Shelby St Clair and Talladega counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
Calhoun
Cherokee
Cay
Cleburne
DeKalb
Towah
Randolph
Shelby
St. Clair
Clearings Show Decline Across Week in 1899 Figures
The Atlanta clearing house reports for the week ending Saturday show a net decrease of $83,009.85 versus the first week of January. Manager Darwin G Jones presents daily clearings and notes overall growth in 1900 except for January 4th, with January 4th last year causing a high spike due to a new city treasurer and transfer of accounts. The deposits and loans data indicate higher business volume in 1900, despite the single day anomaly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Banka
Clearing House Association
Darwin G Jones
Jones
Brilliant Prospects for the Coming Year at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech announces January 8 and February 12 as entrance openings with admissions details. No new sub-apprentice students until October 1. apprentice class information mailed on request. Dormitory intake limited to vacancies. textile courses begin in February. Correspondence to Lyman Hall, President, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Hall
Atlanta
Local Option Bill To Be Introduced By Senator Appel
State Senator Appell of Clarenton county plans to introduce a local option bill at the upcoming legislature. The measure has sparked wide discussion with Prohibitionists and dispersary factions expressing strong opposition. Kellam & Moores at 42 N Broad Street offers symmetroscopes for entertainment and instruction.
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Appell
Columbia
Appel
Clarenton County
Appelt
Kellam & Moores
Young
Broad Street
Prudential Building
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Whiteball St
Nhw Opape Prrerive
NEW Water Board
Riley and
Minchinnett
Morris
M’culloush
Lieut
Lay Everhart
NAVY
Glascock Barrett
Capitol
Hood
Tyner
J. C. Joiner
Georgia School OF
Eiseman Brothers
Eiseman Bros
Atlante
Whitehall i
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Washington, D. C
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Whitehall ST
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