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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1899

Page

6

Kendrick for Chief of Police Rumors Stir Board Talks

Rumors say Major William J. Kendrick, a police board member, may be a candidate for chief or superintendent if the city reorganizes the force. His friends reportedly approached other board members, while Kendrick denies discussing any candidacy and says he will not resign. The new board meets next Monday with W. S. Patterson expected to be named chairman as the town awaits developments.

William J. Kendrick Board of Police Commissioners Pease Police Commission Kendrick Police Manly Tat Ha the Constitution Atinta Major Kendrick W. 3. Patterson Police Board Snowyman Haseen Candler Clay County Alfred Boynton Whit Ubedy Jal

Swamp Canal Company Property Sells at Auction

Joel Hurt as receiver sold the Suwannee Canal Company assets at the courthouse door. Papa Barrow, trustee for the Henry Jackson heirs, bid $130,900 as the lone offer. The assets include 23,280 acres of land, a 20 mile railroad from Camp Camelia to Bull Head Bluff, locomotive cars, a saw mill, and rolling stock across Camden Clinch Pierce Ware and Chariton counties.

Sawanes Canal Company Joel Hurt Papa Barrow Savannah Camden Clinch Pierce Ware Chariton John 8. Candler Marion M. Jackson Henry Br. Jackson Suwanee Canal Company Henry Jackson Sallie Cobb Jackson Cornelia Jackson Callie Cobb Jackson Florence Jackson Marion Mr. Jackson Howell C. Jackson Candier Hurt Buwanee Canal Company

Outbreak Averted at Chickamaugas and Lytle Town

Governor Canter intercepted a planned immune troop deployment to Lytle Georgia averting riot risk. A Sixteenth Infantry unit arrived and local authorities prepared to muster out 200 guards, saving about 32 900 in state funds. Reports say the Lytle situation remained quiet as mustering proceeds.

Gegto Eighth Immuns Regiment Chickamaugs Canter Lytle Candler Chickamauga Walker County Sixteenth Infantry Georgia Sen Capitel Candier

Auction of swamp land draws bidders from New York and Cincinnati

The court ordered a $20,000 bid deposit with Auctioneer Hurt as Pope Barrow won the sale by bidding 10.4N for a vast section of the Okeeferokee swamp spanning several counties. Once owned by the Bawanee Canal Company, the property may be developed to build a canal for transport and drainage. Miss Frederica Beard of Chicago will soon lecture in the city on home, kindergarten, and Sunday school methods, author of Kindergarten Sunday School.

Lucy Cobb Institute Athens Friends of the Echaoia Russell Western Circuit the Achent Clarke County Russell Aprilath Lucy Cobb Supreme Court Cose Gainesville Schola Georgia New York Static Cook Montgomery County Montgomery Matthews Cack Klondike John W. Weed Pope Barrow Clifford Anderson Litt Bloodworth Porter King Burton Smith Marlon M. Jackson Howell Jackson Josph Cincinnati Barrow Hurt Jackson Miss Baird Frederica Beard Chicago Miss Heard Educations

Army assigns officers to regiments in January and February 1899

The department announces officer transfers and promotions across regiments. Names include First Lieutenant Alexander M. Davia moving to Fourth Cavalry and Colonel James W. Powell to Seventeenth Infantry, with several other promotions and quartermaster appointments dated January 1899 through February 1899.

Alexander M. Davia Leutenant Eighth Cavalry Fourth Cavalry Slavens James W. Powell Fifteenth Infantry Seventeenth Infantry Wherry Loyd Wheaton Twentieth Infantry Patterson Constant Wiilama Nineteenth Infantry Powell Augusta W.corlina Second Infantry Vics Wheaton George EH. Palpier Sixteenth Infantry Fourth Infantry Uth Baker Frederick “H Britain Twenty-fnt Infantry Willams Willam ¥. Richards Seventh Infantry Corliss Cagetain Abram &, Bullington Thirteenth Infantry Brant Charles H. Beckarts Falmer Heavey Benjamin 3 Hartshorse, Jr Tenth Infantry Ei G Ramsey Frank O. Bolles Sewanee

Book paths for the average reader in limited time

A succinct guide advising the reader to pursue works of genuine merit for lasting benefit. It argues that with scarce resources one should seek character, clarity, and enduring value in literature rather than fashionable but transient volumes.

A Library Across Ages and Disciplines in One Volume

A sweeping collection described as a library of history and biography, science and philosophy, fiction and poetry, religion and statecraft, travel and adventure, wit and humor, spanning the entire field of letters.

Lyman J Gage Lauds Warner Library Volumes

Secretary Lyman J Gage proclaims the Warner Library volumes form a valuable home library, praising their quality and usefulness as a stored resource for readers.

Lyman J. Gage The Trassary of United States Sage Warner Library

Dudley Warner and 300 authorities unveil global literature

Chas Dudley Warner and 300 eminent authorities have gathered explained and interpreted the finest works of world authors. They have accomplished what no single man could do for others.

Army orders and promotions amid post war manpower shifts

The communication lists retirements and new assignments within the Department of the Gulf and Huntsville district. Major George H. Palmer retires after thirty years. Dr. Henry E. Wetherill goes to Savannah for duties. several officers receive leave extensions or reassignment. Promotions in the corps of engineers are announced, with Second Lieutenants Harry Brown and Amos A. Fries filling vacancies, and officers being sent to join regiments. A public sale and various hospital corps changes are noted, along with rail schedule news for Savannah.

Amy Pennington Department of the Gulf George H. Palmer Eleventh Infantry Army Henry E. Wetherill United States Army Hunts Savannah Peason Richard Combs Fifth Infantry Martin Wiliams Third United States Volunteer Infantry Daniel E. McCarthy United. States Army Chickamauga Park Georges FL Jueneman Ames Huntaville Aca United States General Smcting Howard R. Cinand Willa A. Cockdas Aepol St Tampa John B. Helsinger Quartermaster’s Department Ameers Corps of Engineers Harry Brown Eutenant Vicg Stuart Amos A. Fries Tsee Hoffman Edward ‘. Hartman Nineteenth Infantry Frederick B. Ghaw Regurarieutenant Herschel Tupes Harry 3.Tabbetts

Frank Pearson Suffered Paralysis After Car Accident

Frank Pearson, struck with partial paralysis after alighting from a Peachires and South Pryoretreat car at Preur and Mitchell streets, rested and improved last night. Doctors say complete rest may bring recovery in a few weeks. paralysis confined to his right hand, with better prospects. Nearby ads note a Civil War novel, a tuning factory, and a Sunday Constitution subscription offer.

Frank Pearson

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