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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes outline a Decatur election issue regarding hogs and a by election. It references ingredi ents of a company arousing concerns about guarantees and rapid simple methods, with scattered mentions of counties and a potential site in Decatur. The legible items point to a local by election and hog matters.
Brooks Walker, a prominent Warrenton citizen, died from a self-inflicted gunshot near the Sable Hill cemetery after business reverses weighed on him. He left home at noon, sparked a fruitless search, and his wife and friends noted his mental strain. He was a Mason, Emory College alumnus, and leaves a widow Lily Hall and two children. A white primary for Lincoln county politics was announced for July.
An advertising appeal describes fatigue from the grippe and overwork, urging exhausted readers to seek rest-rest from their druggist. The copy promises quick delivery of relief for tired muscles nerves and mind, aiming at weary individuals seeking recovery.
Mrs Extra I Masters of Monitor Indiana recounts five weeks of illness touching heart and nerves. She credits relief to Dr Miles Nerve, Heart Cure, and Liver Pills, noting first night’s soothing sleep and renewed energy. Free advice and booklet offered by Dr Miles Medical Co. Exehart Indiana.
Athens residents report ongoing negro emigration to Mississippi and beyond despite fearsome conditions. Two cousins fled back to Georgia after witnessing brutal overwork, with overseers using lash and rifle as water reaches their knees. Despite warnings, about fifty more plan to leave as plans for a ten day state chautauqua and school uniforms unfold.
Hawkinsville special reports a county court week case of Monroe Philipps charged with trespass on Mrs Morehead land. Verdict: not guilty after two days of trial and ten hours jury deliberation. Severe cold hurt local grain crop. plowing up grain noted. Other items mention a new political candidate and a cotton factory charter filing.
Citizens of Rutledge Georgia met at the town hall to organize a cotton mill with a 100000 dollar capitalization. At this first meeting 22000 dollars was subscribed. A committee including W P Wallace E H Watkin and others was appointed to solicit further funds. A meeting was set for March 13 to pursue the effort.
In Newnan Georgia Judge Harris opens the spring term of Coweta Superior Court with Solicitor T A Atkinson present. A large crowd witnesses criminal business while county officers hopefuls circulate, naming Dr George W Crower for representative and discussions swirl around re election plans for R W Freeman and potential candidacy to succeed Senator Terrell.
Delegates returning from the state convention in Atlanta report Wright faction supporters intend to press their case at the national convention. They vow to carry the war further against Deveaux and present their claims for recognition.
A large party from Bon-Air and Augustans traveled by special train to Aiken to watch world champion Vardon of the Isle of Jersey play against MecKell and Jones of the Palmetto club. Vardon won the match by one up amid a crowd of spectators in Augusta.
Macon and Bibb County discuss a petition to pardon Elizabeth Nobles who hired Gus Fambres to kill her husband in Twiggs several years ago. It is likely the petition will be circulated soon with many women in Macon and the state signing. Nobles is at the state prison farm at Milledgeville and faces possible pardon or continued imprisonment.
An enthusiastic Morgan rally was held at Woodlawn on Tuesday night with speeches by Hon. R J Lowe and Hon. J Bowie. Lowe, chairman of the state democratic committee, criticized the governor's newspaper organs, calling one edited by the governor’s private secretary.
The speech contrasts Governor Johnston with Senator Morgan as campaign heatedly follows party duty. Loewe defends chairmanship against partisan attacks while Bowie recounts efforts to persuade Morgan to resume canvassing. The exchange highlights state politics, party unity, and public duty amid controversial bills and a Nicaragua canal dispute.
Alf Prater stands trial in Calhoun charged with stealing a horse buggy and harness and driving into Alabama. He described a long flight of travel and misfortune in a rambling sworn statement, while witnesses testified seeing the property in his possession. The jury deliberated eight hours with no verdict, reportedly split between conviction with mercy and acquittal. Destructive Lead fire destroys forty buildings, with $50,000 loss and dynamite used to stop spread.
At Kingsclere the late Duke of Westminster’s string of racers drew a distinguished crowd. Flying Fox sold for 37,500 guineas to Edmond Blanc amid fierce bidding, with Prince of Wales and other elites present. Other prices included Calvelsy 7,900. Goslet 9,000. Manchuria 4,300. Good Luck 2,100. total nineteen lots 70,400 guineas. sale hailed as greatest of its kind.
New Orleans March 8 saw four favorites prevail on a six race card led by Grace Philips and Tullo. Race results list six furlongs to seven eighths events with Winkefeld, Avatar, and Grace Philips among top finishers, many paying modest odds.
Augusta Ga March 8 Special The stockholders of the Southern Transportation Company organized by wholesale grocers and merchants to block railroad control of steamboats between Savannah and Augusta have elected officers. President James T Bothwell Vice President W T Gibson Secretary and Treasurer Walter Gibson Traffic Manager Wallace M Barnes Directors James T Bothwell W T Gibson W M Barnes Pauli Mustin
The LaGrange district missionary institute, in session at the Newnan Methodist church for three days, concluded last night. Eminent divines attended, with Bishop Candler preaching Wednesday evening on Cuba mission work and a collection for its benefits nearing one hundred dollars.
A cluttered old advertisement lists gherkins mixed pickles chow chow and various brands. It promotes different bottle sizes and prices from 15c to 75c, including Berkley Pickles midgets and Heinz products.
In Columbus on March 8 special, the second creditors meeting for V J Pekor, bankrupt, yielded vindicatory testimony. Referee Garrard ruled admissible Pekor evidence about land transfers to his father and stock purchases, with witnesses supporting payments by C F Pekor and bank loans tied to the diamonds. The hearing, adjourned yesterday, ends with arguments over Pekor’s final discharge.
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