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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1899

Page

11

Reed May Lecture Here Invited Speaker Delays Reply

President Weldon of the Atlanta Lecture Association announced a telegram inviting Speaker Reed to lecture at the Grand on Arnold with new data. Reed, currently at Jekyl Island, had not replied by late last night, possibly due to telegram issues. A definite answer was expected today. Ellsworths Illustrated Arnold Lecture Opens Sales Tomorrow at the Grand.

Frank Weldon Atlanta Lecture Association Thomas B. Reed House of Representatives the Grand Jekyl Island Congress Georgia Atlanta Brunswick Read Weldon Reed W. W. Ellsworth Arnold Andre Ellsworth

The Little Minister at Grand Tonight

Amusement note announces the Grand presents The Little Minister a Barrie comedy by Frohman for two nights with Saturday matinee. It highlights crowd scenes and affectionate stage transfer of the novel and praises Barrie’s charm. Also mentions Rentfrew’s Jolly Pathfinders at Columbia theater next week and Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health tip.

Little Minister Charles Frohman Jon, Barrie New York City Mr. Barrie Thrumg Ife

Oldknow v Oldinow Contempt Proceedings In Court

Judge Lumpkin heard contempt proceedings in the case of Joseph H. Oldknow against William H. Oldinow yesterday. Attorneys for both sides presented their claims as to a sum of money drawn from loans. The judge decided the jury should determine dispositions of property and postponed final ruling. Oldinow was placed under a fat bond for his appearance at court Monday.

Lumpkin Joseph H. Oldknow William H. Oldinow W. T., Mayers Robinson ,& Upshaw William H. Oldknow Lumyfin Oldimon

Funeral Service For Gerald Barad I Jones

The text records a funeral service for Gerald Barad I Jones at a confession of bitters. The fragmentary note suggests a religious ceremony and a respectful farewell, honoring Jones’s life and faith. Limited readable names and details reflect a local obituary snippet.

Directors Accept Terms for Young Men's Library Project

The Young Men's Library directors accepted Carnegie's offer terms after a committee review. A meeting of members will ratify, then elect six trustees to sit on the new institution's board. The city must provide a site and annual maintenance funds, with the association contributing ground, buildings, and books valued at about 116,000 plus 100,000 from Carnegie for a new building about 5,000 yearly upkeep.

Young Men's Library Te City Council Andrew Carnegie Zaunell Mitchell Lbtary Carnegie Newbrary Lbrary Young Men's Library Association

British American Loan Company accused of lottery scheme

Postal authorities seek B Murphy C F Smith and J Frank Williams managers of the British American Loan Company once based in Prudential Building. The defunct concern allegedly operated as a lottery with mailed circulars promising easy investment certificates and monthly loan plans. Police report business dissolved after debts surfaced.

B. Murphy C. F. Smith J. Frank Williams Prudential Ward Mme Solita Home Office Manly Haz J. M. Prather Police Anniston J. Prank Willams Concern City Detective Bureau

Outrageous Whisky Case and Court Humor in Local Trial

A fragment from a 19th century court record describes Henry Gilbert, a Black man, dismissed after claiming extenuating circumstances in a wife beating case linked to his wife’s whisky habit. The report includes Judge Broyles’ interaction with Jesse Jones for drunkenness and a sign incident involving McHenry Sams and a bank advert sign.

Henry Gilbert Petars Street Gilbert Oman McHenry Sams McHenry

Wheeler's Cavalry To Meet At State Capitol

A meeting of Camp A Wheeler's Cavalry is set this afternoon at 3 20 in the state capitol basement to elect officers adopt a constitution and by laws and discuss other matters. Veterans of General Wheeler are expected. General Clement A Evans may attend.

Camp A State Capitol Wheeler Dodson Adjutant General's Office Wheelers Clement A. Evans Pratener W. ©. Dodson

Governor Candler to Attend Albany Chautauqua Day

Georgia Governor Candler plans to be present at Albany Chautauqua on Governor's Day April 4. A full centennial program was announced, with prominent attendees urged to join both morning and evening sessions, inviting leaders including Hoke Smith to participate.

Georgis Ghautauggus Candler Caudier Fuetainersnes Nahane Theomoing Beat Orlath Hoke Smith Aaron

Supreme Court Docket Summary for Georgia Circuits

Georgia Supreme Court calendars show Western Northeast and Blue Ridge circuits with multiple cases heard or withdrawn. Notable entries include Medlock v First National Bank of Gainesville and United States Leather Co. v First National Bank of Gainesville among others with several continuations and dispositions noted.

Supreme Court of Georgia Western Circuit R. F. Medlock First National Bank of Gainesville J. J J. E. Maddox ML Lan Rt O. Hammond Lawrence Thornton Anna Cronan W. H. Burt A. Fain T. C. Hughes Bee ‘L. Arendale Charles Smith J. Barnes J. R. Stephens Ran Tetocrge Barned Julius Alexander Arned TD. Adair Shuthern Mutugl Insurance Co Argu Blasco Dowell Yelin Talla A. Lo United States Leather Co. Et al Firat National Bank of

Weather Summary from Washington Dispatch

Weather conditions and general forecast report a passing storm off the Massachusetts coast and scattered rain across the west. Temperatures fell in the Atlantic states and upper Ohio valley, rose in the west, and general fair weather expected Friday with higher temperatures in the Mississippi valley and Gulf states. Local yesterday report includes temperatures and rainfall figures.

Washington Massachusetts Atlantic Lake Region Rocky Mountains Atlantic States Lower Lake Region Ohlo Valley Upper Ohio Valley Pacific Coast Plateau San Francisco Mississippi Valley West Gulf States Mddle Atic Hatteras Eastport

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