Man drugged while mule buyer tells wild Atlanta tale
In a rambling interview, farmer Fran Lyon of Carroll County recounts a drunken escapade in Atlanta where he says he was drugged and mistaken for Sheriff Hewitt. He describes being taken to a mule yard, waking in Police Barracks, and expressing relief at the police. Officials plan to investigate who drugged him. Later, Ed Boyle and others seek reinstatement with the League of American Wheelmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bherit Hewitt
Carroll County
T. J. Low
Carrall County
Lyon
David J. Telfair
Noellce Barracks
Reporter of the Constitution
Atlanta
Carron County
Fran
Amin
New York
League of American Wheelmen
Edldie McDuffie
Net Butler
Frank Waller
L. A.W
City Hall notes on finance, library, and city projects
City committees discuss refining purchasing controls for supplies across departments, with a push by Councilman Pope to let the sanitary department buy its own goods. Plans advance for a Carnegie library with a board of directors and a possible Marietta or Peachtree street site. Tax payment deadlines, new spring uniforms for inspectors, and the near completion of the Mitchell Street viaduct are noted, along with council meetings and building permit activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counci
Mer
Board of Health
Sanitary Department
Ananca Committee
Pope
Young Men
Marietta Street
Peachtree Street
Wero
Cain Street
Governor’s Mansion
Young Men’s Library Agaociation
Coune
Carnegie
Carnegie Library
Sasensor
Methodist Ministers Delay Prohibition Vote Amid Education Push
The Methodist pastors meeting discusses delaying action on the prohibition question while intensifying Sunday school and conversion efforts. A committee, chaired by Dr. W.H. Lis, will work with local prohibitionists and gain converts, with ministers remaining inactive pending a future state election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. J.lis
W. F. Quillian
Epeck
W. P. Lovejoy
W. B. Stradey
W. FP. Quillian
Sunday School Aim At International Convention Debate
Dr W P Thirkield and other leaders discuss expanding Bible use in Sunday schools at the International Sunday School convention in town. They advocate freer use of the Bible while calling for broader taught content and the adoption of the international lesson plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Thirkield
Loveley
J. W. Roberta
Wesleyan
Mughesch
Clement €. Cary
Auction of Theodore Thomas Boxes at the Grand
The Grand hosts a Wednesday morning auction of Theodore Thomas concert boxes at 11 o'clock. W L Peel and Howard Motenus supervise with an auctioneer. Notices went to Atlanta elites. guarantors may bid for unsold boxes. Barging bids expected to be lively. season ticket coupons start at the Atlanta Business Men's League rooms Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Thomas
the Grand
Meusrs
W. L. Peel
Howard Motenus
Atlanta
Atlanta Business Men's League
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Promises Nervous Renewal
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine is advertised as strengthening nerves and organs, aiding digestion, and restoring energy for weary brains. Testimonials from J W Hin Eureka Springs Arkansas and H D Butterfield Vernon Iowa claim relief from nervous prostration and dyspepsia after using the remedy, with further endorsement from Mrs A Thompson of Randolph, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uge
Miles
J. W. Hin
Eureka Springe
Ark
Welt
Michigan
Wisconsin
H. D. Butterfield
Vernon
Weing
New England Newspaper League Tours Atlanta
The New England Newspaper League, touring industrial editions of eleven papers, spent a day in Atlanta gathering data on the city’s growth and industry. J W Reardon and W H Rosa collected statistics on growth and finance while Francis M West and Frank Hendry sketched Atlanta’s skyscrapers. The group extended its stay to three days to cover more, with Ernest Woodruff providing a special car for city tours.
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New England
League
Atlanta
J. W. Reardon
W. H. Rosa
Francis M. West
Frank Hendry
Whitehall
Peachtree
Mr. King
Ernest Woodruff
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Atlants
Chattanooga
Nashville
Birmingham
Memphis
Knoxville
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Heat hrow company opens at Columbia with strong turnout
The Columbia theater packed last night for the Heat hrow company in one of the season’s largest openings. The Deviy Gold Mine was well staged, with good specialties and pleasing drama. Matinee today features Below Zero, followed by The Old Inventor tonight and The Dark Horse on Wednesday. Monday to Wednesday next week will bring Dasger’s Matt entertainment led by Howard Boulder with new songs. Murray and Mack return to Grand for Finnigan’s Ball, a fanced farce that boosted their earlier prominence. the Ball is touted as a fresh, sparkling show featuring their best supporting troupe.
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Columbia Theater
Friends of the Heathrow’ Company
Atlanta
Columbia
Old Inventor
Dazzler
Colimbra
Howard Boulder
Dasgler Company
Boulder
Dasiers
Cale Murray
Oliie Mack
Murray & Mack
Hemphill Telegram Reports Favorable Cuban Visit
Telegram received by Robert A Hemphill from Secretary of War Alger dated Havana says Colonel William A Hemphill and his party are having a fine time in Havana Cuba and all are well The message was sent from Havana to Jacksonville then transmitted to Atlanta on Western Union wires It does not mention a return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill
Robert A. Hemphill
Alger
Havana
Wiliam A. Hemphill
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Weatert. Dnion
Music at the Kimball House by Wurm's Orchestra
Wurm's Orchestra presents a fine programme at the Kimball House tonight from 7 to 9. Owing to other engagements the Saturday concert did not occur. The evening features Whlet ting Hates and Mille Overture Morning Noon and Evening among the selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurm
Kirmbaly
Orchestrar
Whletting
Milla
Sobpe
Arnold and Andre Treason Story at Grand Lecture
W W Ellsworth delivered an historical lecture on Arnold and Andre covering the revolutionary period from 1778 to its close. He traced Arnold’s rise from captain to major general, his treason at West Point, and Andre’s execution, with vivid details and context linked to Henry W Grady and his New York speech. The Atlanta Lecture Association announced future programs including Sunshine by A A Willets and Mirabeau and the French Revolution by George C Lorimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Ellsworth
Arnold
Andre
Atlanta
Mr. Hitsworth
Henry W. Grady
New York
North
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Blisworth
Frank Weldon
Association
Arnald
Connecticut
Lexington
Philadelphia
John Anderson
Gustavus
West Point
Washington
Het Arnold
Andra
Clinton
Weat Point
Gibraltar
England
General Washington
A. A. Willets
George C. Lorimer
Mirabeau
Fulton Club Hosts Dinner Honoring Senators Bacon and Clay
The Fulton Club will stage a dinner on April 1 to honor Senators Benstorn Steve Clay and A. O Bagen. The event aims for elaborate arrangements with many guests and informal speeches. It is stated to have no political significance and will be a night of general fellowship. Senators Clay and Bacon have accepted the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Club
Bacon and
Clay
Benstorn
Steve Clay
A. O Bagen
Clay and
Bacon
Nathan F Wolfe Admitted to the Bar in Dorey Brewster Howell Firm
Nathan F Wolfe has passed the bar examination and will join the law firm of Doreey Brewster Howell to practice law. He studied law for some time and passed a notably creditable examination under the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan F. Wolfe
Doreey, Brewster,& Howell
Wolfe
Peruna Touted by Congressman Botkin and Others
A national figure Congressman Botkin lauds Peruna and Manalin for catarrh of the stomach and constipation. Letters from LD Botkin and others claim long relief and potential permanent cure. Testimonials from James R Hunt and Charles Batts describe indigestion, diarrhoea, nerves, sleep, and improved health after using Peruna. The ad notes a free book on summer catarrh from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattman
Botkin
Pe-ru-na
Washington
Charles Batts
Burr Oak
Mich
Charles Betts
Hartman
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Courts in Oakland case end with sealed verdict possible
In the superior court James Pants administrator versus Patrick McCraan over four Oakland homes near Fort McPherson, a long jury deliberation ended with no verdict by nightfall. A sealed verdict could be read today. The Mulligan heirs allege undue influence by McCraan ally Crann. The trial also includes cases involving Julius Central, Oldknow, Moody & Brewster, and others awaiting decisions or new trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pants
Martha Mulligan
Patrick McCraan
Oakland
Fort McPherson
McCrann
Masaachusetts
Sbe
GieCrann
Billiligan
Julius
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Chicago
Myles’ Notvine
A. Thompson
Rand Mik
Coembun, Wis
MR. Hemphill
the Kimball House
W. W. Elisworth
Grand
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Henry Grady
Decatur
Congressman Botkin
Kansas Statesman
Peruna
United States
Congressman Hotkin
State of
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Central Ragread
Oldlnow
Judie Lumpkin
Mion
Annie McField
James McField
Pigeon
J. B. Redwine
A. E. Buck
Amos
Elisa Conley
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Lumpkin
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A. H. Cot
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