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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1900

Page

7

Georgia Masonic Home Plan Committee Readsies for Rome Meeting

A Georgia Masonic committee met in Atlanta to map work for a statewide home for widows orphans and aged Masons. Members Meyerhardt Brown and others organized plans and will gather master information, with a Rome May 1 session to finalize a site and proposal for the grand lodge in October.

Grand Lodge of Magons Georgia Julius L. Brown Max Meyerhardt Rome Washington Dessau Macon Sulluy L. Brown Meyerhardt Grand Lodge Masons of Atlanta Land Lodge of Masons

Prodigal Father and Runaway Girl at Grand Theater

Amusements column reviews a strong night at the Columbia featuring The Prodigal Father with Lynn Welcher and vaudeville acts. Keating, Williams, Gelsan, Counteas, Will Elliott and Mandeville receive praise. Tuxedo Four encore repeatedly. Next, Daly Musical Company presents A Runaway Girl at the Grand for two nights and a matinee with celebrated singers and a premier chorus. Primrose and Dockstader headline Primrose and Dockstader minstrels at Grand in upcoming performances with strong audience anticipation.

Lynn Welcher Columbia Merry Fares Stanley Dodge Keating Williams Gelsan Counteas Will Elliott Mandeville Augustin Daly Daly Primrose Dockstader I Food George Primrose Lew Dockstader

Terrell Not Indicted In Ogletree Killing Case

Griffin Georgia January 18 Special Frank M Terrell once jailed for the December 16 killing of J W Ogletree is discharged after the grand jury failed to return a bill against him.

Terrell Griffin Frank M. Terrell J. W. Ogletree Rima

Fined Hollis. mayor remits after recorder's plea

The recorder fines Hollis 5 dollars and 75 cents for assault after Hollis claimed provocation. The mayor immediately remits the fine following the recorder's communication. Albert's case is dismissed.

Burglar Caught In Act By Two Pistol-Wielding Bailiffs

Last night bailiffs RJ Williams and W Camp surprised a burglar at Justice Bloodworth storeroom No 50 Hunter Street. Walker confessed break in on Wednesday night, claiming a drayman ordered him to wait for goods. he admits a second haul may have followed. He is jailed on burglary charges.

Justice Bloodworth Hunter Street RJ. Williams Pa ‘W. Camp Will Walker Walker Drayman Draymans Atlanta Montgomery

Extraordinary Record for G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry in 1899

An extraordinary record cites 109,303 cases of G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry imported in 1899, 72,495 cases more than any rival. The note praises unmatched quality and references a rarely equalled 1895 vintage now imported.

G. H. Mumm

Mayor Criticized for Courteousness in Local Dispute

Reports quote residents blaming the mayor for a lack of courtesy during a local dispute. Witnesses describe tense exchanges and public friction over municipal decisions and communication. The situation sparks calls for calmer dialogue and transparent governance.

Speeches For And Against Steam Heat Franchise

The Atlanta aldermanic board debated the steam heating ordinance granting a franchise to the Atlanta Railway and Power Co. Speakers included company representatives and city engineers. B M Blackburn delivered a fiery speech accusing the mayor of discourtesy to a first ward committee and alleging profane language. The meeting covered route design and urgency, with amendments proposed to require Electric Light Company routing first.

Atlanta Railway and Power Co Council Aldermanic Board Atlanta Railway and Power Company Georgia Electric Light Company BR M. Blackburn Atlanta Raiway and Power Company Mayson Alderman Day Joel Hurt Alderman Johnson Ernest Woodruff A. MM. Attinson Morris Brandon Charles KR. Hishop American District Heating Company Airnate Ana Atkinson Nau Clayton Poard Or Lagat Mir.sirkee Pryor Decatur Lagewoon Blackburn B. M. Blackburn Consolidated Railway Company Brandon Hart Bay Dr. Bridewell Atlanta Svc Woodward First Ward

Ward and city hall clash over rights and courtesy

The Atlanta council debates a Georgia Electing Light Company ordinance with sixty day conduit location windows. Mayor Woodward defends his courtesy toward first ward petitioners while Dr Bridewell corroborates claims of profanity and mistreatment during a meeting with Aldermen, trustees, and citizens.

West Alde Bridewell Gays Thad Hammond Jerome ‘Simmons Atkin Fon A. C. ‘Ward Bridewall Atkinson Atlanta Johnson Georgia Electing Light Company Beutell Board of Electoical Control Companian Atlanta’ Railway and Power Company Atlanta Ailway and Power Company

Mell to Get Death Sentence for Murder in Savannah

W B Mell was convicted of murder without recommendation for killing his fifteen year old brother in law James Buzbee in Savannah on Oct 2. The jury rejected self defense and he will be hanged. Mell, once a printer and later a gambler, shot Buzbee in front of Mell's West Trend and Twelfth streets home after a family quarrel.

Savannah Mell James Buzbee West Trend Twelfth Streets Meli Barnard Street Jimmy Jim

Money to Loan on Furniture in Plano Shop Ad

Money to loan on furniture and household items in Plano. We loan any amount from $10 to $100 with easy weekly or monthly payments. No removal or publicity. Private and confidential. Office hours 9:30 am to 6 pm. Whitehall Street over Emmone's store. Phone 62.

Ofice Whitehall Street

Stone quarry debate for Carnegie Library stone choice

The building and grounds committee of the Carnegie Free Library Atlanta met to hear from two marble and two granite quarries about suitable material for the new library. Representatives presented samples and photos, with the board to decide between marble granite or other stone, likely using Georgia stone though not yet committed.

Carnegie Free Library Atlanta Atlanta Business Men's League H. Martin Board of Trustees T. H. Martin H. H. Cabanias W. M. Kelley J. R. Nutting Lithona Southern Marble Company R. P. Beecher Z. D. Harrison Pickens County Messrs. Venable and Glenn Mr. Beecher New Rhode Island Harrison Ma&inegota Georgia

Kirkwood City Case Hearing Set for This Morning

Hearing before Judge Candler on the Kirkwood petition for city incorporation starts at 9 o'clock in the Ellis Building South Pryor Street with all parties and witnesses present. Hopkins & Son represent objectors Arnold & Arnold for the city side. date moved up from January 29 to today due to court duties in Macon.

Candler Ellis City of Kirkwood John Criminal Branch Superior Court Ellis Building South Pryor Street Kirkwood Hopkins & Son Arnold & Arnold DeKalb Macon

Real Estate Ads by Northen and Dunson, Atlanta area

Thomas H Northen and Walker Dunson advertise properties on Capitol and Piedmont avenues plus West Peachtree and Love Street. Listings include 50 by 140 foot lot for 1300 dollars, 4 by 100 foot lot near Capitol, 350 dollars, large corner lot near Lee and West End for 2600 to 4500, 7500 modern house on West Peachtree, and 2900 corner lots north of Eimbail. Call Telephone 2208 to buy sell or borrow.

Thomas H, Northen Walker Dunson Northen & Dunson Equitable Piedmont Avenue East Front Capitol Avenue Love Street Weat End Lee Street Baker Peachtree Street Tenth Street Peachtree Eimbail

Real Estate Listings by Girardeau and Black

For Sale by Girardeau and Black real estate agents at 8 E Wall Street offers a 1 room boarding house near Trinity avenue for 1500, renting 550 per year. a 3000 dollars handsome 4 or 5 room house near Highland. 1250 buys an 8 room house on Pryor near Georgia avenue renting 320 yearly. a Sr house renting 6 per month. 5000 buys a factory site 20x15 on four streets. Property owners invited to confer before placing property.

Trinity Avenue Jackson Highland Pryor Street Georgia Avenue Gartrell Street City Girardeau, & Black Whyman & Connors Equitable Nice THE Merchants — and Mechanics’ Banking and Loan Co N. Pryor Street Thos J. Wesley Pickett Jewelry Co Whitehall Street Barker Holleman Choice Farm Annesty Georgia Gould Bulldue Pavis Temple Court Atlanta Watea W. A. Foster Inman Building McCandless W. Jackson

Lost Dog Reward Notice On Hunter Street

Lost on Hunter Street between St Phil and Douglas and Davison a fox terrier dog with collar bearing owner’s name. Reward offered for return. Contact Capitol Square.

Hunter St St. Phils Cathedral Douglas & Davison Capitol Square

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