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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1902
Page
4
W A Winburn traffic manager of the Central of Georgia was elected vice president at the quarterly board meeting in Savannah. The report notes his rise within the railway as part of broader coverage of the railway boards and related actions.
The Central of Georgia Railway announces WA Winburn becomes vice president in charge of traffic while retaining traffic manager duties. E Estes is named general freight agent and J L Graham as assistant general freight agent with J F Gray to succeed him. W D Beymer is appointed auditor. Board discusses relocation of division shops from Chattanooga to Rome and potential sites at Cedartown.
Caleb Hill and A S Cook filed separate bankruptcy petitions in federal court. Cook lists liabilities at 8 963 66 and zero assets with unsecured claims of 4 027 63 and minor notes owed. Hill reports liabilities of 421 92 and assets of 175 including clothes and exempt home furnishings. Both state they lack funds to cover court costs.
Georgia School of Technology offers funds for all net expenses for two students for four years. Entrance contest September 24. The school, in Atlanta, Ga, is known for high graduate standards in mechanical electrical civil and textile engineering with expanded shops and labs next year. Dormitories, athletics, climate, 35 professors, 432 students. For catalog, address Lyman Hall, President, Atlanta, Ga.
J B Hughes the missing merchant was heard from via a postal card sent to his aunt in East Georgia avenue stating he left the city for a few days and would rest up before returning. Police investigations continue with lingering questions about the sudden departure and motive.
Postmaster plans large upgrades at Atlanta’s post office including a second stamp window, moving money order and mixed office upstairs, basement carrier rooms shift, and a new postmaster private office. Bids expected soon to start work, aimed at relieving public wait times and handling rising mail volume. A side note claims Electric Bitters cure various ailments, citing a testimonial from Iowa.
At First Baptist church yesterday ministers held a regular session. Attendance improved. Rev Dr Purser spoke on the topic approved by attendees. Dr Landrum Rev Virgil Norcross Dr Broughton and Dr Hillyer followed with addresses. Mrs Worldly of Tennessee visited to aid a church. Next meeting will discuss Democracy as Baptist government led by Dr Len G Broughton. Crescent hotel at Eureka Springs to open July 3 as a year round resort after renovations by Frisco system.
Central of Georgia railway and connections offer round trip tickets to New York Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia via Savannah with steamship lines at low rates. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. Details and reservations available through Central of Georgia agents or W H Foge Atlanta Ga. $350 round trip Atlanta to Wrightsville Beach NC via A L railway on Thursday July 17 for Fifth Georgia regiment encampment. Also cheap rates to Colorado Utah and California via Louisville and Nashville. contact J G Hollenbeck Atlanta for rates schedules maps and information.
William M. Multer pioneer Atlantan dies yesterday at his daughter's residence. He was a brother of the late Rev. Dr. Louis Muller of Charleston and is survived by one son and three daughters. Funeral services for Dr Sid G Holland to be held today from 86 Park Street West End at 4 30 p m with pallbearers named and honorary escort of local dentists listed. Interment at Westview.
A regular communication of Georgia lodge No 9 Free and Accepted Masons will be held in Masonic hall Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. One E. A. degree will be conferred on several candidates. Brethren in good standing are invited to attend. Also notice of bank stockholder meeting and changes in streetcar routes are included.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday covers Georgia, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and adjacent regions. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, varying winds, with fair and warmer conditions in parts. temperatures, precip, and deficiencies noted from stations.
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