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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1901

Page

2

Election of City Health Chief Likely Today

Regular session of the board of health meets at 6 pm to elect a chief for the sanitary department. Captain George Hope is expected to be unanimously re elected, with speculation about an assistant chief and a possible salary increase. Dr. J F Kennedy’s term begins immediately, and rules for the new health officer may be adopted.

Board of Health Sanitary Department George Hope J. Sid Holland Holland Holand Captain Hope J.T. Lowry J. F. Kennedy Council

Suits Over Stock Shipments Against Two Railroads

C G Rawlings of Sandersville Ga files two suits through Arnold Arnold T W Hardwick and E W Born against Western and Atlantic Railroad and Louisville and Nashville Railroad alleging damages to livestock in transit. One claim covers horses shipped from East St Louis to Sandersville resulting in three deaths. the other covers mules lost en route with partial delivery and valuation of missing animals.

C. G. Rawlings Sandersville CG. G. Rawlings Arnold & Arnold T. W. Hardwick E. W. Born C. G Rawlings O Re Western and Atlantic Railroad Company East St., Louis Tfl Atlante Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company East St. Louis

King's Daughters Sell Tickets for Cumberland Island Excursion

Circle No 2 of the King's Daughters raises funds by selling $3 round trip tickets for a July 18 to 22 Cumberland Island excursion with a special $3 Brunswick return rate arranged by the Southern railway. Tickets available from listed ladies at multiple downtown addresses.

King’s Daughters Circle No Cumberland Island Brunswick Southern Railway J. W. Hudson Hood Street Rhodes Daniel Street Smith Jessie Goree Rueburn Avenue Kate Herry Stonewall Street Mary Brown Walnut Street Jennie Irwin Walnut Surep Ara Claud Raysor Luckie Street Mary Markee Mra Dr. Sutton Whitehall Street Emma Blodgett H. Ellis Street

Negroes of Georgia Urged to Build a Navy Battleship

Albert Lowe, a Marietta colored ex serviceman, writes Governor Candler proposing that Georgia’s Black community raise a $1.5 million fund to build and gift a U S battleship. He claims up to 900 000 negroes could donate $2 55 each, framing it as patriotism and loyalty while noting practical fundraising and governor approval hurdles. He suggests funds be sent to state officials and guarded by trustees.

Georgia United States Candler Albert Lowe Marietta Tenth United States Cavalry Santiago Bisdea Lowa Povernor Niegro

Committees Appointed To Seek Union Labor At Fair

The Building Trades Council appointed a joint committee with W H Winn A M Copeland and A H Quinner to confer with Secretary W H Martin of the Southern Interstate Fair Association on hiring union men for the exposition grounds. A federation committee with W J Williams W H Holly and W T Roberts will join. They plan to call today for a conference after a prior talk with Martin proved unsatisfactory. Secretary Martin declines to state if he will meet.

Building Trades Council W. H. Martin Southern Interstate Fair Association W. H. Winn A. M. Copeland A. H. Quinner Federation of Trades W.J. Williams Ww. OH. Holly W. T. Roberts Martin W. J. Williams Willams Council Lkely

Cartersville Light and Power seeks bond edict halt

The Cartersville Light and Power Company filed in U S court to stop the city from issuing bonds for a new lighting plant. The suit names aldermen F Nord J N Monfort T R Jones W T Miller J P Anderson J C Wofford A B Harrison J W Alley George S Cobb James M Field R M Gaines and seeks a permanent injunction at a hearing next Monday. The company contends it carried out its contract with Orient Numinating Co and that tax exclusions were promised but ignored.

Cartersville Cartersville, Improvement, Gas and Water Company Dill Orient Company International Trust Company Baltimore W. B. Allen John W. Aitken Cit Carteraville F. Nord J. N. Monfort T. R. Jones W. T. Miller J. P. Anderson J. C. Wofford A. B

Labor Day Planning Under Atlanta Federation of Trades

The Atlanta Federation of Trades general Labor Day committees plan a dusk meeting at Federation hall at 8 o clock tonight. Chairman Dennis Lindsay urges full attendance as subcommittees report on location and march, with plans for Labor Day 1901 celebration paced to finalize details before September.

Atlanta Federation of Trades Federation Hall Dennis Lindsay

Stallings Seeks Solicitor Post in Newnan Court

W L Stallings of Coweta county announces his candidacy to succeed Solicitor General Wright in the City Court of Newnan. Wright will not seek reappointment. the governor will appoint the successor. Stallings, a State University and University Law School graduate of 1890, has numerous endorsements and broad state recognition.

Wright City Court of Newnan W.L. Stallings Coweta County Aon Candler Stallings The State University University Law School

Summer Excursion Tickets to Buffalo and Niagara Falls

Tickets to Buffalo and Niagara Falls New York via Seaboard Air Line railway available daily at low rates. Travel through Washington Philadelphia and Old Point Comfort with connections by steamers. Call or phone William B. Clements traveling agent or Harry T. Krouse city ticket agent for details. city office at 12 Kimball House.

Buffalo Wiagara Falls N. Y Seaboard Air. Line Railway Washington Philadelphia Old Point Comfort Baltimore Old Dominion New York William B. Clements Harry T. Krouse Kimfall House Buffalo, Co Lake Shore Cleveland Chicago Toledo St.Louis Indianapolis Cincinnati St. Louis

Mrs Johnson Sues City for 10000 Over Sidewalk Injury

Mrs Lula May Johnson through Arnold & Arnold filed a claim with the Atlanta city clerk for 10000 alleging a December 23 1900 sidewalk excavation on Wall Street caused a fall. She claims serious permanent injuries and city negligence in leaving the dangerous, unlit site untreated.

Lula May Johnson Arnold & Arnold Atlanta

Strickland Sues Central of Georgia for 16000

M P Strickland files suit in Jonesboro superior court against Central of Georgia Railway for ten thousand nine dollars alleging a May incident at Kimsey Clayton county on a suburban train. He claims the train started before he could board and threw him to the ground causing serious permanent injuries. Attorneys Arnela and Arse listed.

M.P. Strickland Central of Georgia Railway Company Jonesporo Central Kimsey Clayton County Strickland Arnela É& Ar

Syrup of Figs Ends Constipation Habitually

In Olden Times people overlooked lasting relief, but now it is known that Syrup of Figs permanently overcomes constipation. Well informed buyers will choose the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product over laxatives that act briefly then harm the system. Buy the genuine, made by the California Fig Syrup Co.

California Fig ‘Syrup Co

Poisoned dogs plague Pine and Fort streets in city

About a dozen stray dogs were victims of poison Wednesday evening in the neighborhood of Pine and Fort streets. The sanitary department transported the carcasses to the animal potters field. Chief Hops was notified by telephone. no further details were received. Routine business followed, including a tax committee meeting and applications for free licenses.

Fine and Fort Pine and Fort Streets Sanitary Department Hops

Pure Cow's Milk Perfection for Infant Feeding

Pure milk prepared sterile and protected from contamination through every step is presented as the ideal substitute feeding for infants. Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is described as the leading infant food for over four decades.

Borden

Lehigh Valley Offers Route to Niagara Falls Exposition

The Lehigh Valley Railroad promotes travel to Niagara Falls for the Pan-American Exposition. Chas Lee, General Passenger Agent in New York, invites readers to request a pamphlet describing the route for southern travelers.

Reuter Lehigh Valley Railroad South Niagara Falls Chas Lee New York

Special train trip to sea shore leaves Atlanta July 19

Under King's Daughters Circle No 2 a special train trip departs Atlanta at 9:00 p m on July 19 returning Brushwick at 9:00 p m July 22 three days at the sea shore sleeping car berths available passes and arrangements provided by the group.

RAND Atlanta Brushwick King’s Daughters Circle No. 2

Tech Summer School Boosts Wall Session Enrollment

Over ninety percent of last year’s summer school students joined the regular Wall session. One class averaged 98 percent, another with 120 men entered the Apprentice class. Beth calls the results impossible without the summer course. For details, contact Professor A. S. Wallice at the Georgia School of Technology in Atlanta.

Tech Beth Wallice Care of Georgia School of Technology Atlanta

Injured Woman Sues Rapid Transit for 3400 Damages

Annie Marion files a city court suit against Atlanta Rapid Transit Company seeking 3400 for injuries alleged when a car started as she alighted at Auburn Avenue and Hilliard Street. Attorneys Arnold & AEP represent her.

Annie Marion Rapid Atlanta Atlanta Rapid Transit Company Auburn Avenue Hilliard Street Arnold & Aep

Trains Arrivals and Departures Central of Georgia and W P Railroads

Arrival and departure times listed for Central of Georgia lines from Jonesboro Savannah and Hapeville with morning and evening schedules. Additional trains shown for Nashville and Norfolk routes and for Atlanta and West Point connections with arrivals from Denby Montgomery and Belma.

Central OF Georgia Railway Jonesboro Jonesbor Bevannah Savannat Hapeville Savannah Niconesboro Haneville Nashvile Line Railroad Jarive Prom Denby Bon Am Ciinto Atlanta and West Point Railroad Montgomery Belma

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