Few Antebellum Mansions Remain in Atlanta as Progress Advances
The old antebellum homes of Atlanta are scarce and many have been torn down for new development in the business district. Notable losses include the Leyden house on Peachtree, the Armstrong home on East Square to, and the Clarke and Mitchell era residences. Survivors like the Grant and Hoyt homes stand as mute witnesses to a vanished era, while newer streets and parks reshape the city landscape.
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Hy Gordon Yoel Hartel Llere
Forsyth
West Mitchell Street
Mitchell
Whitehall
West Mitchell
Atlanta
South
Oakland
Sale-Bellum
James Clarke
Stewart County
Clarke
Marshall J Clarke
Sidney Root
E Esawson
Alice Street
Boot
E. E. Rawson
Georgia Railroad Roundhouse
Washington Street
Edward I. Rawson
John Rhea
John D. Wells
William A. Williams
W G. Berry
Thomas Henderson
Jessa C. Farrar
GA. Burckhardt
Michael Bloomfeld
Dr. Thomas
S Powell
Alexander M. Som
Slaner ™Oot
Celtisen
Grant'park
Catholic Church
Warsh
Lemuel P. Grant
Lemuel P Grant
St Paul Avenue
Colonel Grant
Atlanta and LaGrange
Hoyt
Samuel B Hoyt
East
Hunter Street
Cornelius Sheehan
Oliver H Jones
Judea Hoyt
George M Brown
William R Hoyt
Mr Jones
Theit
Willam S' Armstrong
Themue P Grant
Wadd
Mitchell Street
Washington and
Fair Streets
Dodds
Stul
Gua T Doda
W. C Warren
Larendon
Georg Larendon
Walter S. Larendon
W. P. Sisson
Charles 4 Larendon
Newnan
Li W. Larendon
New York
Cincinnatus Peeples
East Cain Street
S. S
John Collier
Nelson Street
E. W. Marsh
George C. Hull
Cain Street
G. T. Dodi
Columbus 10 Give Gridiron Dinner
Columbus business leaders prepare for a night of novelty and speakers at the Gridiron style dinner organized by the board of trade in the Hotel Racine banquet hall. Judge S P Gilbert Hank Gunby Jordan and Judge A W Cozart are among anticipated speakers as plans unfold.
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Columbus
Board of Trade
Racine
Washington
John S Bleecker
S P. Gilbert
Hank Gunby Jordan
A W Cozart
Antebellum Homes in Atlanta Face Demolition
Historic houses built before the war along Peachtree and Cain streets, including the Collier, Leyden, Peeples, and Hull homes, are described as enduring reminders of “other times and other men” but increasingly threatened by development as Atlanta continues to grow.
Rome Warden Cleared of Cruelty Charges
Rome Ga March 1 Special Superintendent Charles Robinson head of the city chain gang will be exonerated on charges of cruelty tied to whipping a black convict named Harry Wood if the city council adopts the police committee recommendation to dismiss the case. The committee's thorough investigation found no foundation for the sensational allegations.
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Rome
Charles Robinson
City Chain Gang
Harry Wood
Miss Sweet Pays Speeding Fine With A Smile
A judge records Miss Sweet was arrested for speeding and fined. She paid the penalty with a smile, reflecting a calm handling of the offense.
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Miss Sweet
Gentle suffragist refrain echoes in conservative scene
A clipped lyric fragment presents a gentle suffragist persona who rejects aggression and public flamboyance. The speaker emphasizes politeness, propriety, and reluctance to appear harsh, framing suffrage advocacy within refined decorum.
Simple home formula darkens gray hair and beard
A vintage ad-like guide promotes a home mixture using bag, Tum, elycerins, and Baba Compound dissolved in water to darken gray hair and beard, while removing dandruff. It claims the blend won’t rub off or stain skin and results in softer, younger-looking hair with periodic applications.
Quaker cure claimed for Emily Watson stomach trouble
A health column reports Mrs. Emily Watson of 120 Curran Street, age 55, cured of chronic stomach trouble after five weeks of Quaker Extract treatment from Coursey & Munn's drug store. Husband credits her full recovery and ability to eat beans and other prior triggers without distress.
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Emily Watson
Hvas
Curran Street
Dysart Construction Company
Austell
Mra Watson
Ami
Athens
Tere
Oracle
Coursey & Munn
Ana
Watson
Siti
Salle Tae Drug Store
Salon Aly
Sasair
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James Charke
Woodward Avenue
Jones Street
Trade Board
Associated Charities Campaign
Associated Charities
Noow
A. W. Hale
Central of Georgia
Seaboard Air Line
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Blue Springs
Harris County
Judge Coltier
John Colfer
Inman
Collier
Pat Lynch
Bornny
Judge Collier
Henry L Collier
William Collier
Ella Thomas
Oscar Collie
Fanny McRae
Lillie Beale
Walter Scott Collier
Leyden & Dunning
Asan Candler
Candler
Jodce Peeples
Cincinatis Peeples
Henry C. Peeples
Peachtree Street
George G. Hull
Hull
Peeples
Grant Fork
Conservative
Oouge