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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1890
Page
7
The Piedmont Exposition commends Pawnee Bill and his frontier show promising a lively Wild West spectacle. The piece previews riders, Indians, and a dramatic reenactment of frontier life designed to draw large crowds, with sensational imagery of staged battles and frontier camp life. A noted horseman from St Louis plans to bring top horses for winter southern exhibitions and potential races.
Charlie Badger, a negro, was brought to the station after a Saturday night row with a man over his wife. Badger claims a rock caused his ugly head wound during the fracas, while his wife says he caused it. Badger shows a torn hat claimed from his antagonist. The incident centers on domestic jealousy and a police report notes the wound is painful but not dangerous.
At the Piedmont Exposition grounds a dispute unfolds in a case heard by Justice Mannng. Porter, a negro horse trainer, sues to recover six horses claimed to have been taken by Colonel Wimpy and Banff Owens for McFerrin, Partners in the business. McFerrin counters that Porter worked on salary and that possessory actions ensued amid threats. The court ordered Wimpy and Owens to surrender the animals or face jail until compliance. The proceedings included broader references to related charges, transfers, and a trove of local notes and notices.
The Rev Dr Lees preached his first sermon at West End church after vacation, using the text Enotch Walked With God. He described Enoch’s 300 years on earth as three hundred years of approbation, noting the need to renounce self and cherish God, with God’s presence guiding moral growth and the Christian life.
Cheap back rates offered by Ballard Transfer Company. One horse survey or coupe one hour priced at Oc. Two horse landau or carriage one hour one dollar. Dolin A. Golvin serves as Superintendent and can be reached by telephone 205.
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