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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1902

Page

10

Polls staffing set for April 10 primary in ward meetings

A county executive subcommittee at city hall appointed poll managers and clerks for the April 10 primary. The list covers first through seventh wards and additional districts like Adamsville and East Point, naming managers and clerks for each polling place. Sam W Small enters the race for the legislature after paying his assessment, with Charles A. Church also paying for the coroner contest.

Sam W. Small Sam W Small Mr. Smal Mr. Small Stef Samplight Charies A. Church

Bigamy and theft cases hear in Atlanta court

J A Clay white man sentenced by Judge Candler to twelve months on the public works for bigamy after pleading guilty. George L Andre pleads guilty to forging a $400 check and gets two years. BH. J. Sarpy fined $150 or one year for raising an order. English present paid. Horace O Neal 18 pleads guilty to simple larceny and goes to Fulton reformatory. Will Jones pleads guilty to burglary and gets five years. Court adjournment likely. Judge Candler ill but improving. Gov. Rome Georgia Baptist convention tickets announced for Western and Atlantic railroad trip from Atlanta.

J. A. Clay Candler Hulton Superior Court Clay George L. Andre Neal Loan End Banking Company Andre A. J. Shropshire Brooklyn Andrz R. R. Shropshire BH. J. Sarpy Harry English English Sarpy Louisiana Robert R. Shropshire Horace O'Neal Fulton County Reformatory Will Jones R. B. Ridley Jesse Bcynton Mollie Duncan T. J Granade DeBrgy Superior Court

Bronze statue of Diane in the store display

A bronze statue of Diane stands about eighteen inches high not including its mount. It is described as representing the highest phase of French art and is among the newest arrivals in the shop. Available alongside silver crystal and other fine wares from Maien Brianie Itebaia Si Fee.

Diane

Confederate Veterans Frisco trip offers Oklahoma and Hot Springs options

Secure Dallas tickets via Frisco System through Memphis to obtain stopovers in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Side trips include 360 dollars to Oklahoma City and back, 1.25 dollars to Hot Springs and back. Special trains and chair car arrangements. Full information from W T Saunders, G A P D Frisco System Atlanta Ga.

Dallas Tex Memphis Oklahoma Indian Territory Oklahoma City Hot Springs WT. Saunders Frisco Atlanta

Houston primary list and marching orders in 1910 party buildup

The Houston article notes officers for county offices including tax receiver T M Armistead tax collector A P Stewart treasurer C M Payne surveyor C Robert and coroner J R Stamps W F Stewart W W Thompson J F Kendrick and Charles A Church. The democratic white primary is set for April 10 with about 4500 registered by March 31. Daily registrations top 200. A subcommittee chair W H Brotherton may appoint managers and clerks before the primary. Ballots will differ between city wards and county precincts and ballot dam arrangement stays secret until primary day. Campaign committees meet at Federation Hall with P H Moore as chairman and W P Harding as secretary. A special committee will visit railway organizations next Sunday. Seven ward worker-only committees will report daily to the general chairman. The Childress Club met with W E Suttles chosen chair for the evening, and speeches were given by Suttles Warner Thomas Paola Roan Poole. Childress thanked supporters and new members were admitted.

T. M. Armistead A. P. Stewart C. M. Payne C. Robert J. R. Stamps W. F. Stewart W. W. Thompson J. F. Kendrick Charles A. Church W. H. Brotherton Cook Alty Houston Campaign Committee Federation Hall P H. Moore W. P. Harding E. F. Childress Justice Batemar W. E. Sutties A. B H. Warner E. ©. Thomas C. PF. Paola M. Roan T. C. Poole Mr. Childress

Regulators void votes then voided again in state army case

An adjutant general order voided the elections of Lt Col Clifford L Anderson and Major H Shearer of the Fifth regiment infantry but was later revoked after an explanation that the 40 day limit applied only to officers and that field and staff officers have 90 days for examinations. Surgeons Cromer Moncrief resign. Captain Erskine resigns amid declining regiment interest and awaited memorial plans. Captain Erskine says lack of colonel and enthusiasm spurred departure. Dr Bizzell denies involvement in race for position.

J. W. Robertson Clifford L. Anderson H. Shearer Fifth Regiment Infantry Adjutant General Anderson Shearer Park Woodward Robertson J. H. Cromer W .H. Moncrief Cabonet Park Woodward H.C Davie B. W Biszell Cramer Davis Moncrief Mike Erskine Fibernian Erskine

Letters Writer Arrested for Obscene Mailings

Dock Harris alias Sonny Man, a Negro, was arrested after Recorder Nash R. Broyles swore out a warrant charging him with sending obscene matter through the mail. Detectives Sanford and Kilpatrick investigated. Harris denied guilt before confessing after matching handwriting.

Dock Harris Nash R. Broyles Colquitt Doc Harris Sonny Man Broyles Chief of Police Sanford and Kilpatrick Harris Recorder

Atlanta Lecture Association elects new officers and directors

The annual meeting in the chamber of commerce building elected J. R. Nutting as president and Nash R. Broyles, David Marx, John M. Corrigan, and W. W. Orr to key posts with a board including F. J. Paxon and six others. Five reasons Pond's Extract should always be insisted upon are listed in the report.

Atlanta Lecture Association Chamber of Commerce John Temple Graves BD. J. Stafford Atlanta Thomas J. Kelly Kelly J. R. Nutting Nash R. Broyles David Marx John M. Corrigan W. W. Orr F. J. Paxon T. J. Kelly L. J. Troustein C. C. Cox Frank Weldon W. J. Davis Holling Randolph H. W. Jones M. L. Brittain W. D. Ells, Jr Sheppard Bryan C. D. Atkinson Pond

Confederate reunion invitation from Dr J D Keaton in Dallas

Dr J D Keaton, ex surgeon of White's Battery and captain of Company I, Twelfth Georgia Militia, invites Confederate comrades from Company C Second Georgia Cavalry White's Battery and Wharton’s division to visit during the Dallas reunion. He offers free hospitality for attendees, notes expected 160000 visitors, and provides directions to his house near Glove Street.

D. Keaton White Dallas Tex Clement A. Evans J. D. Keaton Second Georgia Cavalry Georgia Militia Dr. Keaton Second Georgia Cavalry Evans Gene A Evans Atlanta J. H. Traylor Lone Star Wharton Wheeler Georgii Ban Jacinto Glive Street

Moonshiners Plead Guilty and Not Guilty in Georgia Distilling Case

Judge Newman presided as juries convicted and acquitted multiple defendants from Georgia on illegal distilling charges. W. W. Eiler of Towns county was found guilty for the third time, receiving thirteen months in federal prison. A. C. Brown of Fayette county pled guilty for six months in Fulton jail, with other defendants and bonds forfeited as the session ended. Benjamin G. Parks and W. M. Smith admitted to bar, with several others found not guilty or awaiting sentencing.

Newman Jumes United States W.W. W. Eiler Towns County Eiler Fulton County Hiller A. C. Brown Fayette County TY c. Gaddis Dawson County Alfred Walls Towne County J. W. Cain Gaddis Walls Cain D. Carr Rockdale Lawrence Bell Cobb County Clarence Carter Benjamin G. Parks Gainesville W. M. Smith Atlanta B. R. Williams Flowery Branch Lester

Supreme Court of Georgia Hears Floyd County Appeals

The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday in Floyd county related disputes. Counsel for the plaintiffs included Mesrs. Joel Branham, F. A. Poy, Cy N. Peathwen and G. A. H. Harris, among others, in cases against J. P. Davis and Thompson Hile.

Supreme Court of Georgia Supreme Court Floyd County Ersey F. Chamlee J. P Cy N. Peathwen G. A. H. Harris

Coroner Holds Inquest Over Murdered Three Week Old Girl

A coroner’s inquest in Atlanta followed the discovery of a three week old girl’s murdered body, stabbed in the breast and hidden in woods near Peachtree Road. Police seek the killer as detectives press to identify the crime’s perpetrator.

Peachtree Road Atlanta

Joyner Goes to Charleston for Atlanta Exposition Visit

Fire Chief W. R Joyner leaves for Augusta and Charleston to arrange Atlanta party plans for the exposition. He will report on Atlanta day programs at Charleston on April 4 and return by Thursday evening. Joyner also received 352.75 as treasurer from the police department for trip expenses.

Atlanta Exposition W. R Joyner Augusta Charleston Joyner General Committee Police Department Exposition City

Mrs Miriam Riden Dies in Tampa Florida

Mrs Miriam Riden longtime Atlanta resident died Monday in Tampa Florida where her husband architect C R Riden moved last November seeking health for his wife. The couple had relocated for climate and Riden worked in Tampa with cousin H B Riden. Brother W J Bagby rushed from Atlanta upon learning of her critical condition. Remains traveled from Tampa to Atlanta to 66 Park Street West End for burial preparations.

Atlanta Tampa Fla Miriam Riden C. R. Riden

Forty Five Passed Board in State Pharmacy Examination

The state board of pharmacy announced last night that forty five of fifty nine candidates passed. Two of the three African American applicants earned first and second grade. The published list includes names of pharmacists apothecaries and druggists who achieved first or higher classifications.

State Board of Pharmacy G. D. Ayer E. L. Brown E. F. Carter, Jr G. M. Chandler A. A. Coleman C. C. Davidson J. C. H. Gast J. A. Horsley Miss Hunnicutt Miss Lloyd W. L. Lovett BE. L. Marchman J. W. Munster P. L. Frovano G. A. Wight Apothecaries W. P. Adams W. M. Brannon BE. J. Brinson Colored A. T. Chandler P. P. Cresap M- Donaldson F. Fox J. N. Hallam C. M. Hitch BE. C. Jackson J. J. Johnson DeLacy Law L. P. Longin J. M. McKenzie

Grape-Nuts Moderation Advice Promotes Daily Use

A newspaper excerpt urges moderate use of Grape-Nuts cereal to avoid overeating and stomach distress. It emphasizes small servings, not exceeding three heaps, and describes the cereal as a tasty, brain-supporting food that aids rebuilding nerve centers while preferring simple preparation.

An Old Atlanta Negro III Charley Gethrome Ill

Charley Gethrome an elderly Atlanta Black man, long known among city residents, lies critically ill at his Curran Street home in the western section. A veteran of the Civil War era, he aided Confederate soldiers and later worked near the union passenger station, living a familiar life among longtime locals. His health declined over the past two months and remains poor.

Charley Gethrome Atlanta Curran Street Gethrome Union

Outbreak of Whitecapers in Tate Georgia Alarmed Negroes

Georgia marble firms report disruption as whitecaps terrorize Tate and Pickens county. Negro churches and a school were burned, cabins dynamited, and many black workers threatened or driven away. Efforts led by George Tate and Col. Sam Tate aim to suppress mob violence and possibly offer rewards. Local white residents condemn the violence while vowing action to restore order and protect workers.

Tate Oscar F. Bane Georgia Marble Company Atlanta Constitution George B. Tate Sam Tate Blue Ridge Marble Company George B. Bickles & Co Marble Hill Quarry Company Southern Marble Company Pickens County

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Pillay Clores Guaianos Wien First Waerd I. Steinheimer J. C. Huff Joseph Allen L Solomonson B. LaSalle R. A. Thompson Second Ward Walker Dunnen N. S. Culpepper James Bell W. N. Lamphier P. G. Young T. W. Clower Third Ward W. W. Gaines E .S. Lumpkin J. A. LeSueur R. J. Hancock Paul Smith A. J. Moss Fourth Ward W. D. Thomson Featherston J. §. Parks J. W. Brooks O. Myrick W. H. Coppage Fifth Ward W. R. Harris George Wrae L. W. Sims W. T. Winn Robert Ozburn R. K. Gibbert Sixth Ward W. F. Crusselle W. D. Greene C.J Keith C F. Rice Nat Wilson R. L Avary Seventh Ward J. F. Daniel R H. Caldwell J. D. Frazier W. A. Murray Hugh Caldwell G. J. Dallas Adamsville H. P. Fain E. A. Donehoo Ches Waites Frank Jones R. E. L. Carrell H.l McLaren Battlehill J. YT Akridge Paul Toland W. BH. Wood A. Wilson, Jr William Latham M. L. Sheats Bryants D. & Herren R. Baker A. W. Barge Kimberly A. M. Willis F. Cc. Landrum Blackhall W. F. Poole TY. Brent C. M. Tucker E. F. Tenehoo E. P. Suttles C. C. Mason East Point J. A. Thompson Or. McConnell d_ Little J. Cc. Austit John Norton Bud Piles Edgewood D. H. Crimes FB. T. Stanley R. L. Harwell A. D. Kelley J. W. Brownlee J. A. Cagle Collins J. M. Moore H. Green W. G. Williams C. W. Gramling George Pattillo F. Taylor Cocks—Banagers Russell Shirley C. Lewis W. W. Fisher Clerks Will Gilleland H. B. Hicks Clark Howell Bdrar Latham John M. Slaton F. J. Merriam Ef, Childress D. N. McCunough C. C. Houston R. B. Blackburn Charles I. Branan Sam W. Smail I. C. Clart J.B. Goodwin H. L L T. A. Clay Andere Georgia Baptist Convention Rome Western and Atlantic Railroad R. B. Headren First Baptist Church Maien , Brianie Itebaia Si Box Revolou Cromer and Moncrief Capt. Erskine Lettes Esterbrouk Zc. Buulting Koval Royal Baking Powder CO William ST NEW Yorkie Deag Whitehall Banister’s Fine Shoes Oscar Bane
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