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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
17
On the Premises April 3 at 3 30 P M two Whitehall Street properties will be sold by commissioners under court order. Nos 118 and 120 Whitehall Street three story brick stores on large lots with alley access, and No 140 Whitehall Street another three story brick store. Terms one third cash and balance in two equal yearly payments at seven percent interest. Contact Edgewood Avenue and 74 for particulars.
The sale of the southwest corner of Forsyth and Luckie streets for 325000 or 3250 a front foot boosted the year’s sale total by over 100000. Realty Trust Co sold the vacant lot to Hugh Richardson, with details in The Constitution. Additional Peachtree street sales followed by J H Ewing’s agency, agent unnamed.
In Edwin P. Ansley’s agency J H Ewing sold No 485 Peachtree Street to Mrs Dr Ogledby for Eugene V Haynes at 30000 with a 5 by 149 foot lot hosting a two story brick dwelling on the east side between Merritts Ave and Linden. A second sale at No 48 Carnegie Way brought 21000 with a 100 by 60 foot lot adjoining Lyric Theater, plus a third vacant lot at the north junction of the two Peachtrees sold for 17500. Additional entries note deeds and mortgage transfers including properties on Pryor Crumley streets Moreland Avenue Edgewood Avenue and North Avenue with varied sale dates in 1912 1920.
Very fine apple land with 250 fruit trees on 700 acres near county seat. Four room house, several springs, 245 miles from county seat. Quick sale at 4250 cash. Also 160 acres with 560 bearing apple trees three miles from railroad station. 60 acres cultivated, balance timber, two room house, public road access, quick sale at 1000 cash. 6 acres 216 miles from railroad station with 50 bearing trees redland gray soil, 35 acres cultivated, good pasture. Immediate sale price 460 cash.
No 4 presents 80 acres with 65 in cultivation ideal for a summer home and apple orchard. A three room house and barn, near churches and schools, priced at 750 cash. Props offered to first inquiry. strong investment angle emphasized.
Fulton Building and Improvement Co advertises properties for sale including a $3.60 buys 50x27 Webb house south Kirkwood, $1,800 for 21 acres near East Lake, and a 10-room house with payments. Several mortgage transfers, quit-claims, and building permits are recorded, listing names, streets, and parcel sizes with dates in 1910.
Incomplete text mentions loyalty to the government and military leadership, with references to a lieutenant and a Confederate state. The legible parts imply battlefield duty and allegiance under wartime strain.
New York markets opened firmer as futures gained about 15 points on active buying by Brazilian and Guayaquil buyers. Spot coffees firm with Rio No.7 and Santos No.4 quoted higher, while heavy roaster purchasing and rain in São Paulo supported prices before a weekend retreat. Futures ranged with a steady close plus notable receipts from Brazilian ports and a planned market closure on April 5 for Good Friday.
Market notes from Chicago New York and other trading centers show butter steady with receipts around 10,076. creamery and process cheeses firm. Potatoes and poultry mixed. Florida potatoes and Virginia barret corn the southern market. Turpentine and rosin prices steady in Savannah and Jacksonville with varied barrel listings. Elgin butter board reports tiller firm at 3 1/4 cents and weekly output of 774,000 pounds.
A dense list of grocery and commodity prices from Azle area vendors. Includes foods, beverages, baking goods, canned items, tobacco, spices, and household supplies with varied prices per unit, bag, keg, crate, or gallon.
Dr. Riley preaches on Jonah at sea as a literal biblical event. He asserts Jonah's experience is real, cites Second Kings, and challenges teachers who treat Jonah as myth. He notes dangers of white sharks and plans to finish lectures in the city before sailing to Ireland for further engagements.
Otto Kahn of Loeb & Co. will visit Atlanta for grand opera and stay with Mr. and Mrs. Clark Howell at 741 Peachtree. He chairs Metropolitan Opera House board and helped bring opera to Atlanta. A seven room Georgian Terrace suite is reserved for his party, with a Capital City Club dinner and festival host receptions planned.
Fred G. Crandall was named special agent for the state of Georgia by Southern States Fire and Casualty Insurance Company. The appointment signals a strategic move as the insurer strengthens its presence in the territory, with Crandall bringing experience from W. S. B. in the insurance field.
Chapin southern manager for the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance and Fire Assurance of Philadelphia is described as shaping his career in insurance. He is the son of George Is Crandall of Atlanta, famed in southern states for his veteran status in the insurance world, and possesses notable capability and culture. The new special agent, educated in Atlanta, has just reached legal majority and may vote in the upcoming primary if travel permits. Also includes mixed grocery and provision market lines with prices and items listed.
The Atlanta freight bureau complaints against discrimination in shipments from the east and west will be heard April 29 by the interstate commerce commission. Complaints target Birmingham traffic from the west and rates to Chattanooga Knoxville and Nashville from the east. Fred Geissler reports a successful southwest tour and notes rising resort advertising as summer tariffs await commission approval.
W A Carlisle obtains a temporary injunction in a federal suit against Elmer Smith and others involving the Atlanta Power Company and related entities. The judge orders the dummy transfer of stock halted and enjoins transfers by the Hillyer Trust Company and the Atlanta Power Company until a full showing on Saturday March 20.
Haziehurst Ga March 25 Special Citizens of Jeff Davis County circulate a petition seeking to organize an Underwood club. A mass meeting of Oscar Underwood supporters will be held to formalize the club. The petition urges backing a southern president candidate favored by local Democrats led by Dry Yi Johnson for prison commissioner and other prominent county figures.
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