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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1901

Page

10

Estill Solely In Race for Governor

Colonel J H Hetill of Savannah and Major G M Ryals arrive in the city to back Estill for governor amid talk of Henry G Turner and Brantley declining Run. Ryals says Estill will actively canvass with strong south Georgia backing and broad state support.

J H Hetill Savannah Savannah Morning News South Georgia Estill Henry G Turner Turner Kstil Wold Estills G M Rvals Coonel Estill Wejor Ryals Esti Ryals Ond Hetill Rysli Sd Estill Hag Brantley Astilt Bronewick Colonel Still Colonel B Colonel Estill Chatham Honore Barrow Barrow Candler Club Governor Candlers Candler Escfil duBignon Colonsl Sati Major Ryats Georgia Ryan State Agricultural Society Thomasville Pope Barrow

Diamonds For Sale At 83 Whitehall Street

To those interested in diamonds the stock shown is very tempting with hundreds of beautiful stones for jewelry or unset awaiting your choice of stone and setting at 83 Whitehall Street.

Rival grocers in a street fight court plea

Two rival grocery merchants Guild and Fried were arraigned after a street fight outside their stores on Alexander Street. Guild described being struck while Fried claimed the street was public and he was punched. witnesses cited sand in eyes and a rock. Recorder Broyles fined Guild 10.75 dollars and Fried 7.5 dollars.

Recorder George Guild Alexander Street E H Fried Guild Recorder Broyles Tolo Fried SS Ae

Thomasville wins freight-rate battle over Albany prompt

Thomasville residents secured a Georgia railroad commission order demanding equal freight rates with Albany against Savannah Florida and Western Railway. The decision found Thomasville closer to Savannah and Brunswick yet charged higher rates, calling it unjust discrimination. Action requires the carrier to file a tariff within ten days or the commission will set rates itself. Prickly Ash Bitters urged as digestive aid.

Thomasville Ganave Savannah Brunswick Albany Railroad Commission Goss the Commission Tclows Atlanta Thomasvile Ga Savannah Florida and Western Railway Company Thomasyilie Florida and Western Railway Company Thomuxville Brounswick Wuld Buty Thomas Stites Albanon Railroad Commission of Georgia

Birth of Posthumous Child Sparks Will Contest

Mrs Minnie B Alexander alleges a posthumous child born July 2 affects the will of late W H Alexander. John W Alexander denies the birth and contests probate, with the case moving to jury trial in the superior court. Estate value disputed between $30 600 and $50 000. Tyner’s Little Watermelon Leeds priced at 15 cents offered.

Minnie B. Alexander W. HE. Alexander Alexander J L Hopkins’ Sons Roser & Carter John W Alexander Minnie B Alexander Arnold & Arnold W Ho Alexander W A Dodge Jr Rees John R. Wilkinson Wilkinson

Governor Probes Ed Ridley Case In Floyd County

Anonymous letter prompts Governor Candler to investigate claims that Ed Ridley, wanted in Atlanta for murder, is held in Floyd County awaiting a reward. Officials reportedly delayed reporting the case, hoping for a state reward, while Ridley serves a 15 month chain gang sentence for train robbery and concealed weapon charges.

Candler Ed Richey Atlanta Gertrude Smith Ira Street Floyd County Chainpan Fulton County John B. Wiikits Judge Henry Ed Ridley Henry Floyd Candlers Ridly

Mayor Pro Tem Blocks Hurt From Address On Pierce Charter Plan

In a tense city council session Mayor Pro Tem Harvey Johnson blocked Joel Hurt from addressing the ordinance committee as the Pierce resolution to amend the charter for public utility taxation was set for debate. Johnson and the committee faced clashes over procedure and floor privileges, with Hurt temporarily allowed to speak after pressure from other members.

Harvey Johnson Joel Hurt Pierce Kontz Alderman Johnson Hurt Ernest Woodruff Atlanta Railway and Power Company Malvern FI Jocosely Mr Hurt Alderman Pierce Johnson Hill Consiating Messrs Grady la Hatte Johnson Terry, Garrett, Reed and Kentz General Assembly Hil Reed Mims Pra Tem Johnson Joynson Hart Gram Mr Hurt Konta Gan Mr Johnson

Central Georgia to Build Columbus and Arlington Railway Line

The Central Railway of Georgia seeks to own or control a 90 mile line between Cuthbert and Columbus to be named the Columbus and Arlington Railway Company. A petition filed with Secretary of State Phil Cook is signed by EF Hansop, John M Egan, T Kine, T M Cunningham, A R Lawton, George Mills, B H Finton, W A Winburn, H A Dunn, and H C Cunningham. Several petitioners are officers or stockholders of the Central of Georgia. The line would have $5000 capital stock, with plans to begin construction.

The Central Railway of Georgia Cuthbert Columbus Columbus and Arlington Railway Company Phil Cook Hansop John M Egan M_ Cunningham R Lawton George Mills H Finton Winburn Dunn H C Cunningham Central of Georgia Bulzar Company

Forage Contract Awarded to Fain Grain Co for August

The city finance committee awarded August forage supply to Fain Grain Co, which also held July. The bid was 3981, higher than last month, with three other bidders A Woolley, A P Morgan, and J D Frazier. Fain will feed all city stations and the sanitary department, with about 1367 worth of feed for stations and 2024 for sanitation, including corn, bran, oats, and hay.

Fain Company W . Rawson Wol & W M Fain Grain Company Woolley Company P Morgan Grain Company J D Frazier Company Sanitary Department

Umpire Rules Fair Georgia RR Assessment at $170990

State figures on Atlanta Knoxville and Northern railroad assessors: umpire Glover fixes property value at 170990. Comptroller Wright’s 500 a mile for track and right of way deemed fair. Road had valued at 3000 a mile. Charles Northen for the road and Crenshaw for the state acted as arbitrators amidAgricultural society events and regional attendance plans. Major Ryals to work for Colonel Estill at the society gathering, with further travel across Georgia.

Atlanta Knoxville and Northern T W Glover Marietta Knoxville and Northern Railroad Taig State Glover Wright Georgia Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Charles Northen Crenshaw Railroad Commission

Henry Collier to Build on Corner Lot in City

One of the handsomest residence lots in the city sold recently to Henry L Collier by BE P Black. The site on the corner of North Avenue and West Peachtree Street formerly the Fontaine home covers 656 by 200 feet with a rolling terrace. Collier plans an immediate handsome residence.

Narth Avenue Peachtree Street Bep Black Henry L Collier North Avenue Francis Fontaine Collier

Will Build to College Park Franchising Atlanta Railway Venture

The franchise to extend the Atlanta Railway and Power Company line to College Park has not yet been granted but is expected to proceed after mayoral petitions to Woodruff. If approved construction will start promptly with the line extending from Borst Point, improving city access and schedules. The project would be operated by the Atlanta Railway and Power Company and take about sixty days to complete once started.

Atlanta Railway and Power Company College Park Woodruff Ernest Woodruff Borst Point Collage Park

Judge Calhoun To Convene City Criminal Court Monday

Judge A E Calhoun will convene the city criminal court in regular session next Monday morning for a week. About fifty prisoners remain in jail to be tried, with Sip King facing fifteen larceny from the house charges. He formerly worked at a Decatur street clothing store and is accused of stealing various wearing apparel items.

Judge Calhoun City Criminal Court Monndey A E Calhoun Sip King Decatur Street

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Ad Promises Quality

An advertisement extols the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine as a durable choice built on long experience. It claims the machine serves thousands of homes as its best advertisement and invites readers to visit the sales rooms at 71 Whitfield Street for the new model explained.

Wheeler & Wilson Whitshail

July Brings Heat Records And Streets Meeting

The article notes record heat with ninety three degrees at 2:30 pm and an average near 825 am for the day, with a low of 72. It forecasts generally fair weather with local showers and reports a Street Committee meeting of the council at 8 o clock to review streets needing repairs or improvements.

Averauge

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Women Through Change of Life

A damaged notice-like passage highlights the period of menopause as a natural change. It describes hot flushes, nervous distress, and fainting spells, claiming Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound strengthens the nervous system and aids women through this life stage, with a testimonial from an individual in Tryst NoBLE, Cameo at Mia.

Lydia Pankham Ladin Pinkham Mia Tryst Noble

City council panel debates charter amendment process

For twenty years I have appeared before councils and now face opposition. A thorough discussion is urged to prevent hasty legislation. City Attorney Mayson to draft a charter amendment enabling multiple security methods for utility deals, not limited to a single plan. Judge Kontz to convene ordinance committee once draft is ready, with further agenda at next Monday’s council meeting.

Flemen Hart Mayson Kontz Goring Monay

The Hire Successful a Business the oftener it turns its stocks over

The text discusses how a successful hire impacts stock turnover and notes that modern merchandising blurs the line between wholesaler and retailer, with the division largely disappearing in business practice.

Makers and Sellers Promote In-House Clothing Savings

Makers and Sellers proclaims in-house production avoids middlemen profits, delivering a quicker suit with lower prices. They highlight flannels, serges, alpacas and scillions at regular prices, plus 12 1-2 percent discounts on suits, stressing Eiseman tailoring and superior ready-made quality. The offer applies to all men’s and boys’ clothing with 1-4 to 1-2 off discounts and broad style selection.

Tisauttan Lives. Store Closes 6 P. M. Saturdays 9 DP. Mo

Readable text indicates a local store operating with a Saturday closing time of 6 P M and mentions a schedule linked to nine DP months or days. The fragmentary OCR covers operating hours and a monthly or weekday reference.

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