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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
7
Officer Meeks fined 10.75 after a hearing on alleged threats during a confrontation with Dr Moncrief at Grant street. The physician was dismissed on the charge. Meeks may appeal. Dr Moncrief contemplates presenting the case before the police board. Also note Southern Railway sleeping car service to Chicago at 6:20 p m.
Delegations from Macon Augusta Rome and other Georgia cities join Atlanta Shriners for Yaarab Temple regular meeting in Concordia hall with a grand banquet at the Kimball. Potentate Harrison Dingman in Atlanta on business will inspect the temple. several new candidates expected to attend.
MO L MOORE and SON'S specialize in fine eyeglasses per oculists' prescription. Their grinding plant is the most complete in this section and their work is unexcelled. Successor to Kellam and Moore, 42 N Broad Street, Prudential Building.
The Atlanta Winchester Oil Company has received its charter and perfected its organization. Directors elected include B. M. Blount J. H. Want J. J. Haverty L. B. Morris Joseph A. McCord William J. Campbell and Lee Hagan. Officers named B. M. Blount president J. J. Haverty vice president J. H. Hunt secretary William J. Campbell treasurer. The directors plan a well near Winchester and will travel there Thursday with many gentlemen to inspect oil fields.
The Erie Railroad issues an attractive folder by Jeury Haralson detailing the life history of Kent the oldest engineer on the road. It traces support from the wood burner engine to modern locomotives and notes the folder’s romance tone. Readers can request it from H C Holavi general agent in Cincinnati Ohio.
W W C Gale of Grange Virginia uncle of Robert Ware Grasty former secretary to Mayor Mims visits Atlanta. He is there to investigate the young man’s affairs and to recover certain accounts. Grasty vanished from Atlanta several days ago with no word.
A telegram from Sioux Falls South Dakota reports that Mrs Andrew P Carter formerly of Atlanta has obtained a total divorce from her husband Andrew P Carter manager of the personal accident department of United States Casualty Company of New York. Mrs Carter daughter of Mrs W W Austell of Atlanta married at St Johns Episcopal church about three years ago. The couple lived in New York for three years then Mrs Carter moved to South Dakota six months ago. It is understood Mr Carter offered no objection to the suit and custody of their child Gray Carter three years old was granted to the mother.
At Charleston on January 14, favorites swept the opening races. Alsora won the first race for four year olds and up, with Jessie Y second and Robert Gray third. Tristram took the second race for three-year-olds, Lathe String was second and Tout third. Frank B. won the third race for older horses, with Ben O’Fallon second and Ju Hetta B third. Queen L captured the fourth race, with Intent second and Becon as Lady Hayman third. Gale Todd won the fifth race for three-year-olds and up, with Certain second and Katie Gibbons third. Time figures given for each. Outputs also list entries for New Orleans races and other races with similar details.
The American Pantry Association will hold its annual meeting in Charleston South Carolina next week aligned with the poultry and pet stock show. Entries for northern exhibitors are extended to the show opening day January 8.
Second day of the six day bicycle race at the Second Regiment Armory in Philadelphia ends with seven teams still contesting. Scores show Leander and Rutt 347.6, Gougoitz and Watson 347.5, Hatfield and King 347.2, Mueller and Barclay 346.8, Chevalier and Fisher 47.5, Freeman and Mayo 347.6, Monre and McHachern 347.6.
Quintina January 14. The schooner Olga under G Peterson arrived to escape gale. Reports say off Matagorda a line of dead cattle and mules extends about 30 miles. It is believed some vessel carrying cattle foundered nearby.
A Binghamton man praises Grape-Nuts claiming it restored him from 120 pounds to 155 after eight months on the cereal. He notes his stomach improved, family health better, and says his tot rises craving the cereal each morning. He offers to have his name printed to vouch for the product.
An aged advertisement promises a free sample of Stuart's Gin and Buchu to treat Bright's disease diabetes and kidney trouble. It alleges kidney cure and relief from rheumatism, offering 15,000 bottles and a free sample by mail from Stuart's Drug P.O. Drawer 790 Atlanta Georgia.
J Boggs, at 20 to 1, captured the Reliance handicap from Frank Bell with Constellator third after a come from behind effort. Lizzie Rice won the 2-year-old race leading all the way, Venecia and Adirondack second and third. Jast two races led to a reprimand for Fountain and a warning that repeated unsatisfactory finishes could bar his stable. Other results include Moon Eagle winning first, Colonial Girl in the second, Tiggle Rice taking the third, and Pat Morrissey winning the fifth with Bragg second and Picador third. No changes to main lines for the Chicago Special via Southern Railway.
In New Orleans on January 14, Homage and Lady Alberta led the betting as clear favorites in six events. Race results include Homage winning the first race at 1 mile 70 yards, Radford taking the third, and Carl Kahler prevailing in the sixth, with detailed times and payouts for each race and a list of entries at Oakland and Futurity course.
Capital Lodge No. 60 of Independent Order of Odd Fellows met last night and installed officers including Past Grand T. K. Glenn, Noble Grand C. H. Pritcherd, Secretary J. T. M. Goodwin, Warden, Conductor Henderson, and other line officers.
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