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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1902

Page

10

Prison Open January for New Federal Prison in Atlanta

The new federal prison near Atlanta is nearly ready for operation by January 25. Warden Samuel A Hawk and Deputy Warden HB Anderson lead the staff with Bedford Dawson named assistant deputy warden reporting by January 15. Attorney General Knox is expected to visit before final acceptance as officials finalize guard staffing and prisoner transfers from other federal facilities.

Samuel A Hawk Bedford Dawson Columbus Ohio Actwr J. E. Richards Hawk Yesteray Dawson Uty United States Hawk HB. Anderson Covington J C Swann Wedowee Ala Frank Rogers Civil Service Commission Washington Cook Baker Knox Atlanta Bradford Dawson New Government Mount iGrerd Capital Miling Company

Packing houses face state tax suit over 200 fee

County officials plan to issue fi fas against six packing house representatives to collect 200 each as a special state tax. Companies deny packing business, say they merely sell products and contend tax is unconstitutional. A similar case was argued last year with a supreme court ruling pending. An advisory to collect may repeat under protest pending final decision. The inquiry impacts about nineteen Georgia houses amid broader tax questions on corporate representation. Hoods Sarsaparilla is endorsed for health.

A. Fas Supreme Court T. A Hammond Atlanta Georgia

Knox to visit Atlanta for federal prison opening

Attorney General Knox plans a January visit to Atlanta to inspect the new federal prison and help inaugurate its opening. Colonel Livingston and architect Eames are among the officials joining the trip, which is limited to business with no receptions.

Knox Atlanta Washington Lavingston Eames General Knox Duttook Livingston Eames Major Trong Department of Justice

Maia and BrkaLen Jewelry Ad Market Ad Copy

An advertisement extols Diamond stones noted for adaptability and personal use. It highlights rich design finesse and marks Maia and BrkaLen as brands offering refined jewelry with a focus on quality and distinct style.

Bertling Receives Prize for Fine Cabbage Growth

Alfred Bertling, a truck gardener near College Park Georgia, won a $50 prize from Henry Maule of Philadelphia for raising fine cabbage grown from Maule seed. The reporter notes the cabbages were among the finest in the region and cites this as proof Georgia farmers can lead in agricultural products with proper attention to the work.

Philadelphia Alfred Bertling College Park Henry Maule Sertling Georgia

Aldermanic Board Brief Session Advances Stenographic Bill

The 192 aldermanic board met yesterday afternoon for a brief session of about fifteen minutes. The sole significant action was approving Hoke's stenographic bill of 303 dollars for the committee of the whole on the street railway question. Alderman Welch had given notice of reconsideration. the bill passed by a 4 to 1 vote.

Aldermanic Board of 192 Hoke Welch

Mrs Anna Harville Dies After Week Long Illness

Mrs Anna Harville aged 65 died last night at 6 30 at her home 493 Central Avenue after four weeks of illness. Survived by four children Mrs MM Dc Martin Mrs Belle Jack Mrs Lula J Cumbea and Jack W Harville. Funeral services will be at Capitol Avenue Baptist Church conducted by Rev N J O’Knel ly. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Oakland Anna Harvittle Central Avenue Dc Martin Belle Jack Lula J Cumbea Jack W Harvie Harville Capitol Avenue O’xelly Oablang Cemetery

Atlanta Man Declared Insane for Milledgeville Asylum

Josh Calloway long a familiar Atlanta figure was found insane by a county court jury and ordered sent to Milledgeville asylum when room permits. He interrupted witnesses during trial and complained of the process calling it railroaded. His daughter testified he threatened her with a stick and drew a knife during sober periods of erratic behavior. He had been judged insane and released from Milledgeville a year earlier after a brief confinement.

Josh’ Calloway Atlanta Miljedgeville Shim Wilkinson Calloway Milledgeville

Puzzle Who Is Pastor Effort To Prevent Knight From Tabernacle

In an injunction filed yesterday in superior court Rev D K Knight claims control over pastor assignments for Fair Haven Tabernacle at 40 North Humphries Street. Knight says district council figures and Martin violate church rules by naming and resisting his leadership and that a January 1 meeting led to disorder. He seeks Martin’s removal.

Wilson Tabernacle D K Knight Fair Haven Tabernacle North Humphries Street Knight Evangelical Christian Church Macon A. S Martin Martin Alex Jones L. Moss R. L Brown Allen Birch

Gold Piece Burglar Caught After Augusta Pursuit

A burglar who robbed G T Bond of £3 and a gold watch at Stockbridge Henry County was captured in Augusta. Bond and J C Walden brought the suspect to jail, with $40 of the stolen money recovered. The watch surfaced in a pawn shop. Eugene Arnold linked to the crime confessed.

G. T. Bond Henry County Augusta G T. Bond Stockbridge Bond J. C Walden Constitution Eugene Arnold Arnold Atlanta

Gold Medal at Pan American Exposition for Dr. Glegert's Bitters

Dr. Glegert's Imported Angostura Bitters won a gold medal at the Pan American Exposition. The award highlights the brand's quality and national reach among competing beverages. The event showcased samples from numerous producers and drew trade attention to the product.

Dr. Glegert

Moyers Reelected Chairman as Park Board Reorganizes

Park Board met yesterday at city hall at noon and reorganized for the coming year. Colonel W. T. Moyers was reelected chairman and Walter E Ormond reelected secretary. The session was brief with no business beyond officer elections.

Park Board W. T. Moyers Walter E Ormond

Officer Grant To Be Tried Tonight By Police Board

The police board meets tonight to hear charges against Officer Tom Grant amid grand jury claims of collusion with gaming rooms. Grant repeats innocence after seeking official charges. Two witnesses from the grand jury era are expected to testify. The board will also review Chief Ball’s annual report and discuss hiring twenty five more officers and two substations for improved police work.

Board of Police Commissioners Tom Grant Grand Grant Grand Jury Police Board Ils Ball

Adair Hosts Informal Dinner for County Officials

Forrest Adair newly elected chairman of the county board hosted an informal dinner at the Kimball Wednesday evening with members of the county board of commissioners and county officers as guests. Speakers urged a light mood. conversations featured lively anecdotes. Attendees included commissioners Anderson Palmer Brown and Adair, County Attorney Rosser, Ordinary Wilkinson, ex-Commissioner Spalding, Tax Collector Stewart, Clerk Broyles, Grant Wilkins, and County Board Clerk Wood. Adair had previously hosted the Park Street Methodist church board of stewards at his West End home.

Board of County Commissioners Kimball Forrest Adair Adair Cir. Ford L. Anderson Walter R Brown Luther Z Rosser John R Wikinson Jack J Spalding Andrew P Stewart Arnold Broyles Grant Wilkins Henry ME Wood Park Street West End

Two Aged Men Face Child in Filthy Hovel Case

Police rescue a 4 year old girl from a foul hovel where she lived with two elderly men, one her stepfather and the other an adopted father. The child's mother claimed custody but offered no explanation as court weighs asylum options and future care. The case centers on Nettie Lee Kizer Frady and the women involved, with authorities detailing neglect and the promise of care by the relatives.

Bor Chizeng Nettle Lee A. W. Kiser Auburn Avenue W. D. Kiger Decatur Kiger North Carolina Recorder Broyles Nettie Lee Kizer W. D. Kizer A W. Kizer Nettle Lee Frady Ltte

Directors Elected at Young Men's Christian Association Meeting

At the YMCA annual meeting nine new directors were elected to the board. The nominating committee report passed unanimously. New directors include D O Dougherty A R Colcord George E Knott E W Thorn ton H Gay J F Beck M L Brittain J D Cromer and H R Durand. Five resigned and join the advisory board with E R Black W A Hemphill Fr Paxon B C Davis and Dr Marion McHutt. A talk on the educational department was given and gymnasium improvements announced. A board meeting Tuesday will elect officers and annual reports will be delivered.

Young Men's Chrialian Association D O Dougherty A R Colcord George E. Knott E. WH Thornton H & Gay J F. Beck M L. Brittain J. D Cromer H. R Durand E R. Black W. A. Hemphill Fr. Paxon B. C. Davis Marlon McHutt Brittain Frazier

One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Father in Mansfield

A Mansfield Ohio father recalls his boy’s near fatal croup night. He credits One Minute Cough Cure with quick relief that sent the child to sleep and ended the frightening symptoms. The testimonial emphasizes the medicine as safe and instantly effective for coughs colds and related ailments.

FD. Reynolds Mansfield Onio

Sail to Have Shot Officer Charged Man Laden Held

E P Laden was arrested by Officers Wells and Maddox on charges of shooting a revenue officer at Westminster last summer. Laden, who lived in Oklahoma recently and now from Toccoa, claimed no knowledge of the incident. Police plan to notify Westminster authorities to transport him if needed.

E. P. Laden Wells and Maddox Westminster Laden Mlich Atlanta

Funeral for Aleri Morri son in Louisville today

The funeral for Aleri Morri son, son of Bishop H Mor rason of Louisville Kentucky, is set for 2 pm at First Methodist Church. Burial in Westview cemetery follows. Pallbearers include James H Sledge J G Benutchin J A Krouse Henry Leonard H E Krouge Palmer Smith Bayard Speer. An escort from Kappa Alpha fraternity will accompany the funeral procession.

Aleri Morrison H. Morrason Louisville Mrr Morrison R. BR. Kime Jackson Street First Methodist Church Warren A Candler Westview Cemetery James H. Sledge J. G. Benutchin J. A. Krouse Henry Leonard H. E Krouge Palmer Smith Bayard Speer Barclay & Brandon Kappa Alphas W. E. Green Greenwood John Co. Candler M GL Hardeman Charles Howard Candier J. R. Gar Mer L. Crew Pmewil Spartanburg James BH. Dieige E. G. Jones

Agriculture at Georgia University Offers Free Winter Course

The University of Georgia provides a free twelve week winter course in agriculture for adults and farm boys, with practical instruction in fertilizers, feeding rations, pest control, pruning, grafting, and crop rotation. Dairying, bookkeeping, horticulture, and dairy product making are included. rooms and meals are available locally. Major Ryals promotes the program as cost saving and attainable for all ages.

University of Georgia Savannah News G. M. Ryale Experiment Station Farmers’ Institute Denmark Ashing Candler Hall University At Athens Ryals

Kellam and Moore eyeglasses and Florida train service

MOORE & SONS offer specialty eyeglasses per oculists prescription from their Broad Street address. The Florida via Southern Railway introduces the Chicago and Florida Special and Florida Limited trains departing Atlanta at 10:40 p m and 10:43 p m respectively, with Jacksonville and St Augustine arrivals. Dining car service is included and reservations are available at the city office.

MO. L. Moore & Sons Kellam & Moore N. Broadst Prudential Building Southern Railway Chicago Florida Atlanta Jacksonville St. Augustine Wche Florida St Augustine Shapall House

Chicago and Florida Limited Fast Dining Car Train

The Central of Georgia Railway presents a new fast vestibuled dining car train. Leaves Atlanta daily at 6 am and arrives in Jacksonville at 7 60 pm, Augusta 3 pm, Thomasville 1 pm. Train carries Pullman sleepers dining car and day coaches. For more details contact Wal street Atlanta or W Boge traveling passenger agent.

Chicago and Florida Limited Central of Georgia Railway Atlanta Jacksonville Wal St W. Boge

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