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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
8
Relaton motion has been filed seeking trial for Marl RRS, widow of Taceb, with proceedings scheduled before Judge Lampain on East Day of this month.
The jury found Marie Kreis entitled to letters of administration for the Jacob Kreis estate valued around 15000. It held Sallie Kreis not widow, and a second woman was. Judge James A. Anderson scheduled a new trial hearing for January 21 1902. The trial spanned a week in Fulton County with eleven jurors due to one injury.
Admiral Schley, accompanied by General W. W. Gordon and Jacob Baners, sailed from Savannah on the tug McCauley to St Catherine Island for a deer drive. They arrived at noon and planned a dawn hunt, aiming for a first deer since the admiral has never killed one. The party expects a bag including ducks and deer, with mallards plentiful in the marshes and a return to Savannah Saturday night.
Raleigh January 17 Special The state will soon issue warrants totaling up to 200000 to extend public school terms to at least four months annually. Counties will report their exact needs Haywood County leads with a request of 147 dollars.
In Brunewick Georgia on January 17 a special dispatch reports that several petitions circulated today request Postmaster Brown be retained in office. Each petition collected many signatures with broad representation from business and professions across the community.
A Hibbing Minnesota teenager recounts how after typhoid fever her doctor prescribed Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food. The family noticed improved digestion and appetite in her pale brother, who recovered enough to eat normally. They switched to Grape-Nuts with cream, quitting hot bread and meat, and reported better milk supply for a baby. Restura co Battle Creek.
The Constitution reports a serious rift in the Southern Baptist home mission board over Cuba missions. Former Cuban leader A Diaz allegedly used board power to control church assets and influence, sparking resistance to Daniel as Diaz defies his successor while Diaz’s Atlanta ties fuel local interest.
Judge Newman will hear three motions this morning in the United States court. A new trial motion in the Hart county whitecapping case dominates, with jurisdiction at issue and a prior favorable ruling for plaintiffs. Also on the docket are Reed v Sothern Railway Company for damages and a remand motion in Hallie Hardin v Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association.
The Commercial Bank of Albany suspended operation amid failed collection efforts. Turner, formerly Atlanta assistant state bank examiner and now cashier, led attempts to stabilize finances after a strong half year showing. Total assets exceeded liabilities but lack of cash flow prompted the halt. Efforts to avoid court action were noted, with rehabilitation hoped but not yet assured.
The Commercial Bank of Albany in southwest Georgia suspended payment pending authorities action. Liabilities totalling 123117.10 exceeded assets of about 191622.75. Judge W N Spence appointed Morris Wesloski temporary receiver. W W Wooten sought a temporary receivership until a permanent state-appointed receiver is named. The bank could not cover checks in clearinghouse.
A playful ad notes signs of liver trouble such as mawkish complexion and blotches, then promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming to give clear skin and rosy cheeks. It prices at 25 cents per bottle through druggists.
Advert page notes Perfect Whiskey from BH Carroll & Co sole agents, praising light heat air and age. Includes ad copy and industry jargon about distribution and licensing updates. Also reports on Adjutant General Robertson issuing commissions to Atlanta Grays officers and Calvert Building and Loan Association licensed to do business in Georgia. Funeral notices for Lilienthal and Mrs Bartlett accompany regional notices.
Mrs Knowles credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing year and a half long rheumatism after two months of use. The claim cites restored mobility, relieved pain, and improved energy. The ad claims wide efficacy for locomotor ataxia paralysis nervous disorders and heart palpitations, urging purchase from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
The United States supreme court mandate in the case of United States v Greene and others was received in New York. Judge Lacombe ordered four defendants to appear next Monday to be surrendered to a marshal and be sent to Georgia for trial related to frauds connected with Captain C. M. Carter's imprisonment.
In San Francisco on January 17 the body of James Gallagher, a cabin passenger from the steamer Walla Walla, was recovered by the steamer Newberg. Found floating by a life preserver near the Keamath river mouth, 65 miles from the wreck site, Gallagher represented a St. Louis advertising firm and was identified after being brought to port.
Kingston Georgia January 17 special report describes a mysterious lair near town where a creature roams at night. It reportedly cries like a woman, measured about 3.14 feet long and 18 inches high, frightening dogs and prompting a possum hunt by a local crowd seeking to kill it.
Notices report the death of Mrs. Lidia Hogg of LaGrange from pneumonia and summary details of several other obituaries including Jacob Weaver of Austell, James T. Williamson of Chattanooga, and Thomas S. Bryant of Bufaula. Each item notes ages, family ties, and burial or service details in brief regional notices.
Petitions circulate asking Washington to remove W. T. Martin from the Maysville post office amid charges of a personal nature. Milas Dora Campbell, former assistant, is proposed as his replacement as reports from January 1937 indicate officials in Washington are weighing the matter.
Rome Georgia January 17 special Grand Master Max Meyerhardt of this city has been named to the committee in charge of erecting the McKinley memorial arch. He seeks contributions, especially from Masons, noting the late president was a noted Mason. It is expected Georgia Masons will donate a substantial sum. Waycross Georgia January 1 special Trinity Epworth League elected officers last night. President W K Meeks. vice presidents W F Craney Oscar Lott Mrs Georgia Jones Miss Martha Jones. secretary Miss Lizzie Fira. treasurer Miss Beulah Thomas. organist Mrs J W Adams. League meets every Tuesday night.
A Cumberland Gear and Coke Company lever car ride at Millstone Tenn last evening left two Negro miners dead and several injured. Lon Newell of Anderson S C died instantly Floyd Thompson of Bluefield Mont died after skull fracture Walter Davis of Coulteraville Tenn sustained a skull fracture and is in a precarious condition Green Pierson dislocated shoulder but expected to recover Six others injured. Dr Schwerin attends the injured at the Tennessee Central railway aid Cumberland company. Special: Mrs Julia H Wise formerly head of a millinery firm has filed for bankruptcy with assets 1400 and liabilities 2100.
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