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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1900

Page

8

City Considers May Vote on Youth Reformatory Plan

Fulton County officials and Atlanta ministers met at the courthouse to push for a May 5 election on establishing a reformatory for youths. The grand jury and commissioners will handle details, seeking city county cooperation to give residents a say if a reform institution should be built locally.

Hastoven Public Works Committee Forrest Adair Fulton Grand Jury Special County Adair Commission Clifford I. Anderson E. B. Rosser Luther Z. Rosser St. E. W. Palmer Beant City Recorder’s Court Reformatory State Cours Jemns A. Anderson Valmer Atlanta W. Landrim BE. W. Martin C.D. Hil RR A. Hemphill H. L. Crumley Grand Jury J. Judge Superior Court Uit Fulton County Georgia R. B. Bullock Foreman J. T. Orme W. H. Kiser J. E. Hunnicutt M. D. Fravies W. H . Yckford George M. M. OM. M. Wells W. F. Manry Charles BD. Warlick BR. B. Seagraves J. H. Nunnally H. R. Durand George B Johnson Craig Cofield E. C. Aukins

Atlanta spiritualist medium cleared in police court case

Mrs Rachael Lynn a spiritualist medium was arraigned for fortune telling after aiding in an arrest over stolen goods. Evidence showed she did not claim to tell fortunes and witnesses testified she was a medium in the First Spiritualist Church of Atlanta. Recorder Broyles dismissed the case, upholding religious liberty and noting no interference with the church. The co defendant, a negro woman, also had the case dismissed.

Rachael Lynn Atlanta Gillam Mancy Kendall Broyles Jean

Reformatory Mass Meeting Discussed in Atlanta Opera House

Citizens debate the Fulton county reform movement with a scheduled mass meeting in the opera house. A Ways and Means report and a grand jury recommendation shape plans for May 15 election and city county cooperation. Speakers include ex governor Bullock and Mayor Woodward as committees outline organization and funding steps.

Reformatory Reformatory Committee Ways and Means Committee C. E. Nelson Opera House Bulock Grand Jury Nash K. ‘Broyles Atlanta Lullock Tne A. Nelson W. W. Junaru James L. Maysu Cport Subbert Fuiton Mir W. C. Kilvington Nashville Reformatory Ne Elimond County Reformatory Rhal Avlanta Fulton County Outhorltea Northen General Committee Alderman Welch General Council He Vity Eidmond W. Martin Martin Beutell

Remains of L. G. Daughty Interred. Relatives Not Found

Huntsville Alabama March 27 remains of L G Daughty agent for the Leslie syndicate who committed suicide at the McGhee hotel Friday night were interred here yesterday. His sweetheart in Daling Texas and Dr J H Price in Atlanta telegraphed for a decent burial. Officials did not locate any relatives of the deceased.

Huntsville Ala L. G. Daughty Leslie Syndticate McGhee Hotel Daling Tex J. Hi. Price Atlanta

Thief Manly To Be Allowed To Run Police Department

Atlanta faces a quarterly shake-up as the police department prepares for broad changes. The new board chair aims for a hands off approach letting the chief govern, with the chief signaling a near-complete redeployment of officers across watches. Expect transfers among captains Ball Thompson and Jennings as the process unfolds.

Manly Atlanta Police Department Cald Brotherton Police Board Auanta Constitution Ball Thompson Jennings

Gentry Dog and Pony Show Heads to City

The famous original Gentry Dog and Pony Show comes to town on April 2 and 3 with a large herd of dogs ponies monkeys and baby elephants under canvas. It marks the 14th year of the tour with improvements since the last visit. Grounds are at Wheat and Jackson streets with two shows daily at afternoon and night.

Gentry Dog Gentry Bros Wheat and Jackson Streets

Notable Kentucky Horses Sale at Jordan’s Stable

Jordan’s commission sale stable at 1731 Marietta Street announces its first special sale of fine Kentucky horses on Thursday March 29 at 10 30 a m. They offer eight teams and a variety of saddle family road horses trotters and pacers. The sale promotes first class horses for city buyers and markets Avanta quality stock.

Kentucky Jordan Commission Sale Marietta Street Avanta

Cumberland Island Resort Prepares for Summer Guests

Cumberland Island and approaches are being overhauled to first class condition. The island offers a large beach shady groves and cooling breezes drawing visitors from the south. The pier railroad cottages and hotel are being repaired and Hotel Cumberland will be managed by Lee T. Shackleford boosting expected patronage.

Cumberland Island Atlanta South Lee T. Shackleford Hotel Cumberland

Map of Atlanta advertised by Baylor's map closure

An old advertisement promotes Baylor's map of Atlanta to help visitors become familiar with streets and ward limits. It offers the map for ten cents with free mailing from John M. Miller at 3 Marietta Street. The message mentions the Hotel Empire ad and Michigan Mutual Life Insurance policies appealing to businesspeople.

Baylor Atlanta John M. Miller Marietta Street Michigan Mutual Life Insurance. Company appeal _& business man

Nervine Advert Aids Nervous Trouble Says Readers Report

Restless irritable and nervous symptoms are described as eased by Dr Miles Nervine a brain and nerve tonic. Readers in Shippensburg and Harrisonville report sleep relief and renewed strength after using Nervine and accompanying pills. The ad promotes Dr Miles remedies and free booklet from Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Nervine C. B. Newlze Harrisonville Dee de. Milly Mupical Co Elkhart Lad

New Road Plan Aims to Reach Huntsville From Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Southern railway directors appoint a committee to study extending the line one mile north of Mount Pleasant to Huntsville. Huntsville chamber of commerce is asked what help it can give in securing Madison county and Huntsville rights of way. The company already has sheds in Maury county and believes post phosphate removal will boost agricultural traffic. the chamber pledges aid to connect a rich farming area with the city.

Mount Pleasant and Southern Huntsville Ala Marsh Mount Pleasant Southern Railway Mount Pleasant Tenn Chamber of Commerce Madison County Maury County

Practical urban homes for sale on Pryor and nearby streets

Real estate ad promoting a $3,500 six room house on South Pryor street and a $2.20 near Edgewood avenue four to six room home. Also offering seven shaded lots on Grant near Milledge with utilities, and a list of multiple houses with 4 to 11 rooms on West Peachtree Capitol Avenue Pryor Jackson Pulliam Hills Whitehall and other streets. C H Girardeau & Co. agents.

Grant Milledge C. H. Girardeau & Co East Wall Street West Peachtree St Peachtree Capitol Aves South Pryor St Jackson St Alexander St Puillam St Garnett St Jones Are Crew St Highland E. Hills St Nice Whitehall St Simpson St Pulliam St E. Hunter St Mills St Cherry St Menea Georgia South Florida Orange Belt T. A. Shelton&c E. Alaba Equitable Loan and Security Company Pryor Capitol Avenue Ira Pads Kelly North Avenue Crew Street Trinity Avenue A.D. Adair West Alabam Piedmont Avenue P. Gulham Jnana Toms W. A. Foster Éarker & Holleman Atlanta Gould Building W. Jackson Banter Rae i Et Pickett Jewelry Co White Hah McCandless Alabama Street Edwin P. Ansley E. * Morse Equitable Building W.B. Davis Temple Court Marti

Board Wanted for Young Couple in Private Family Setting

Wanted board for a young couple in a private family environment. References exchanged. Close in location. Address A. U., this office.

A. U

Agents Wanted To Write Insurance In Georgia

Mutual Life of New York seeks agents in Georgia. Liberal guarantee contracts offered to reliable men. Apply to F Shedden, General Agent, Atlante Ga.

Georgia Alabama Traders (Fire) Insurance Company Rowland & Ryals Atlanta Mutual Life of New York F. Shedden Atlante

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