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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1899

Page

7

Authority clash over county chain gang orders

A county board conflict addresses who may order road work and where authority rests. Chairman Walker, public works committee, and Superintendent Donaldson are implicated as multiple commissioners claim power to direct convicts. A board decision is expected to define jurisdiction and prevent future disputes. The piece notes recent actions on Plasters Mill Road and Booth River Bridge and hints at formalizing the delegation.

Walker Public Works Board of Commissioners Donaldson Public Works Committee Rosser and Adair Chaingang Palmer Prown Kontz Petielons Committee On Public Works Waller Plasters Mill Road Piedmont Park Walter Brown Booth River Jonesboro Road Grand Jury

Plans for Atlanta women's boarding home move forward

Rapid progress described for the Ardell house on Whitehall Street to become a temporary women’s boarding home run by the Woman’s Cooperative Association. A large meeting is planned to finalize bylaws, furnish rooms with donations, and organize classes in music, stenography, and household arts with a piano provided. A lunch room, privacy for aged women, and central location are highlighted as key benefits, with public support from local merchants anticipated.

Ardell Whitehall Street Womans Co-operative Association Atlanta Department For Jt Fa Joseph Ratnes

Drunken inmate nearly hangs self with suspenders

Ed Malone, jailed for public drunkenness, was found hanging from his cell bunk by suspenders. The elastic straps failed repeatedly as guards and fellow prisoners acted to cut him down. He was bruised but alive, and faces court proceedings.

Ed Malone Simpelf Crussella Maione Decatur Street Bo Malone Malone Cailed Malone

Social World notes and visitors move through towns

The column lists residents moving to Tilton and Albany visits by Miss Cerrla Brimm Miss Lora B Ferry and other social guests in Brongmiok Athens Watkinsville and Athens area. Attending parties at Hodges home and. Mr Dorsey family visits from Athens. Local movements include Miss Nina Murrell Miss Kate Tucker and Miss Florence Camp among others with school and music events planned in several towns.

Broken & Maron Tilton Cerrla ‘Brimm Albany Mire Titton Lora B Ferry Brong Miok W 3 Lallie Emma Durham WH Hodges Erokinale Logomachy J% H Dorsey Athens Watkinsville Mra Dorsey Mra J Wilson Overby Wiss Mynona Elder Athena Mises Florence Camp Lallie Duham Susie Barwick Davisboro Tennville Sandersville Nina Murrell Athena Misa Annie White

Grand Jury Meets Friday For County Matters

The grand jury 41 will convene Friday to consider many important matters before the jury. Prisoners in jail awaiting charges will be investigated, committees under Foreman Maddox will report on county departments, and presents will be prepared for the court. The Fulton County criminal court opens in April with Judge Candler, and the grand jury will meet again before then.

Maddox Fulton County Criminal Court Candler Grand Jury

Local notices list church groups and railway ticket details

The fragment mentions Baptist Convention and Woman’s Missionary Union in Savannah Georgia with dates around March 31 and references to Southern Railway ticket offices in Atlanta. It references certificate plans and passes, with names like B MULE and Dist. Pass. Agent. The readable text is fragmented and lacks complete context.

Georgia Baptist Convention and Woman’s Missionary Union Savannah Atlanta ALLON Baptist Convention and Womnants Missionary Union Savannnah Southern Railway City

New Hotel Jackson Opens Under New Management

Adjoining passenger depot now open under different management. Hotel interior remodeled and refurnished with brand new furniture carpets throughout. Rates unspecified per day. Wyatt, SF.

Jackson B ‘Wyatt, SF

Judge Calhoun Opens Civil Docket This Morning

Judge Calhoun will hear civil cases this morning marking the first civil session since taking the bench. He has been presiding in criminal court for two weeks and will begin disposing of the cases set for civil action this session.

Calhoun Cahoun City Criminal Court Mim Wi Judge Law

Sermons and ads mix in Atlanta church page

A fragmented page recounts sermons from Atlanta churches with references to God’s power and repentance, plus multiple small notices. It includes claims about Rheumatism cures under Hoeda Sarsa Nia, and rail travel promos by Pacific Railroad and Southern Railway with reduced fares and detailed schedules.

Sermon on the Prodigal Son at the Cathedral

Rev Albion W Knight preached the fifth in a series on the prodigal son at the Cathedral. He outlined the prodigal’s journey, return, and the father’s welcome, explaining symbolic gifts and moral restoration. He urged contrition and return to moral paths.

Albion W Knight Luke Mr Knight Janda

Funeral notices list several mourners and pallbearers

Franks and Liebman families invite friends to Mrs Fannie Frank funeral March 1 at 10 from Isaac Liebman residence with interment at Oakland. Pallbearers named: Albert Steiner, Jacot Haas, Isaac Liebman, Henry Hirsch, Frank Rergon, Charley Kaufman, Henry Cohen, Dr G Giddings, Benjamin Regenstein, Maxku a Gerahan. Also notices for infant funeral for A Pouraut and for Miss Guss Glenn with pallbearers listed and services at Westview, Decatur, and Dentur Ga.

Prosfewor A. Pouraut Reedence Guinn Eredt Heart Church Westview Glenn GR. Glenn FE T Williams Misa Gusse Gusale Glenn John W Pearce Dentur Ga Barsclay & Crandons Alabama Oclock Cilt Ansley Frank Dean Clyde King Hlf Stein James Claiborne Norwood Robson Decatur

Weather Summary From Washington March I

A damaged OCR weather summary reports a March storm moving from Kentucky to the Washington coast via the Mississippi valley. It brings heavy rains from the Gulf states to the Mid Atlantic, gale winds along the Atlantic, and milder temperatures in the central regions. Forecast shows fair weather on the Atlantic coast for a day or two with varying winds across states and flood warnings in Virginia and nearby districts.

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