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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1902

Page

8

Firemen Handball Tournament Opens This Afternoon

The fire department handball tournament starts this afternoon and runs until July 4. Six weekly games feature three classes of five teams each with several prizes. A lively schedule of matches is set for May 5 through May 10 at engines 4 and 2, with large crowds expected.

Short Harrison Parker Delaney Anderson Claridy Setze McWaters Courtney Dick Joyner Graham Allen Lafitte Peel Cap Harry Joyner Coley Lagomarsino Benson and Ivy Netherland Baldwin Morris Ralph Joyner Fuller Fairman Kennedy Franklin Carter Knott & Awtry Atlanta Gas Light Company Tom Pitts Heinz & Son Jerry Lynch Hirsch Brothers Hightower & Graves Anderson Hardware Company Umbrella Daviscon-Paxon-Stokes Company M. Rich & Brothers Jacobs’ Pharmacy Brown & Allen Harrison v. Parker and Debaney Graham and Allen v. Lafitte and Franklin and Netherland and Parker Benson and Ivy Graham and Fairman and

Allan-A-Dale In Derby Could Never Race Again

Allan-A-Dale, winner of the Kentucky Derby, may never race again. In Louisville on May 4, owner Thomas McDowell reports the colt in considerable pain with a detached tendon in the right foreleg while the left knee had long trouble. The exact extent of the lameness and whether he will start at the Louisville meeting remains undetermined.

Louisville Alan-A-Dale Thomas McDowell

Milledgeville Triumphs Over Macon 16 to 6 in Milledgeville

Milledgeville defeated Macon 16 to 6 at Milledgeville on May 4. Moates pitched a superb game for Milledgeville, striking out fifteen and allowing no errors, while Macon failed to advance past first base after the opening inning.

Milledgeville Macon Moates

Sunday School Convention Opens in Carrollton

The Carroll County Sunday School Association met at the new Presbyterian church in Carrollton for a two day session. Rev W W E Dozier, chairman of the executive committee, invited about seventy five schools to appoint delegates and attend with officers. A large delegation has already arrived, and strong enthusiasm is anticipated.

Carrollton Carroll County Sunday School Association New Presbyterian Church W.W. E. Dozier

Chicago rain postpones NL game. Pirates rout Reds

National League action reports rain halted the Chicago at St Louis game on May 4. Earlier, Cincinnati 2, Pittsburgh 11 as the Reds made eight errors and were outbatted, with Heisman Peltz Tannehill and Zimmer noted in the box.

Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati Cincinnatis Geem On & Ireal Diamond X. H. BE Heisman Peltz Tannehill Zimmer St. Louis

Cleveland Triumphs 2 1 Over Detroit in May Showdown

In Detroit on May 4 Joss allowed no hits until the ninth inning as Cleveland edged Detroit 2 to 1. Holmes scored on Bradley’s ninth inning error, with Casey and Harley driving in the runs. Also reports Shreveport 2 Memphis 1 after a pitcher’s duel. Breitenstein and Butler held Memphis to one run on a late eighth inning error and key hits.

Cleveland Detroit Joss Bradley Holmes Casey Harley Shreveport Memphis Breitenstein Butler Williams Hulseman McIntyre

Haller Aims for Three Straight Wins in Atlanta

Birmingham manager Haller arrived in Atlanta insisting three consecutive victories are needed to climb the standings. The Birmingham lineup faces Atlanta with left-hander O’Hare starting, and Pabst’s Atlanta team determined to deny the sweep as the series opens.

Haler Birmingham Haller Aragon Birminghams Newt Fish New Orleans Hallerites Hater Gomt Atlantas Atlanta Pabst WwiAtlantas Lynch der Pabst Ithan Latimer Batley Pibcher Campbell Balentyne Hanler B. Smith O'Hare Halle Uiey From Or Henley Frank Feld Stouch Winters Krug Letdy Busch Naimer Bailey Birmingham B. Smith Moss Martin Gilligan Stafford Little Rock Watt High Abbott

Selma Rooters to Join In for Birmingham Games

Selma Alabama fans plan a 100 member rooters club to travel to Birmingham this week for the opening games between Atlanta and Birmingham. A special bar will be added to the regular passenger train and streamers will mark the Atlanta rooters from Selma on the car sides.

Alabama Birmingham Selme Ala Atlanta Biy Atlanta Baseball Rooters Selma

Grammar Schools Field Day at Piedmont Park Saturday

An afternoon program for city grammar schools at Piedmont park features races and field events for both girls and boys. The schedule lists 60 to 100 yard races, a 50 yard three legged race, bean bag and egg races, and a mass drill with times from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contests include first through eighth grades from Ivy Street to Ward streets with named contestants assigned to each grade.

City Grammar Schools Piedmont Park Ivy Street School Sarah Hoffman Guy Lipscomb Pearl Birdsong Henry Eliott Cleon Alexander Sarah Sassnett Harry Wilkinson Alice Bailey Leo Maile Claudia Johnson Robert Leary Charlie Burt Crew Street School Bessie Goldberg Henry Haneen Mary Balk Randal Satterwhite Guesy Fraser Wallace Corrie John Foreacre Maggie Brindle Robert Underwood Lois Sorrow Horace Colne Eva Conaway Ralph Peace Ruby Hall Dozier Lowndes

Worth and Morris Park Racing Entries Listed

Daily race card outlines six events at Worth and three at Morris Park with entry details and weights. Notable horses include Wonder, Prince of Melrose, Jack Demand, Itacatiava, Myrtle Dell, and Specific among others, with weights ranging from 8 to 166 and multiple selling and Eclipse course races.

Worth John C. King Longino Swindlemeyer Dress Bay ‘Wonder Goodman Overlace Hickory Corners Bedeck Anchor BH. G. Fox Tilo Eiva Rice Emma C. I Homage Pat Morrisey Small Jack Mue Ben Ghance Prince Blazes Cogswell Precursor Fox Bard Farmer Bennett Miss Liza Radiant Heat Waring Bonnie Boy Bisie L Burnie Bunton Pyrrho A. Mack Bonnalle Flo Carine Ity Deck Louise Colter Josette John Baker Guy H Corlile Marshal Nagy Ganeva Sarila Marcos Aston Irmas Choice Band Flea Morris Park Eclipse Course Prince of Melrose Snark Scurry Jack Demand Musidora Chiron Blanche Herman Lelsdhen Parisina Bixth Rance Throggs Hendl Cap Withersmile Alcedo Bonnibert Carbuncle Swiftmas Baron Pepper Colonel Padden Kiogram Himself Red Patch Port Royal Dixie Line Mischievous Juliet Moor Col. Rue Surmise Harry Wilson Alsike Ohner Adelaide Prince Woodtrice Squire Quin Louisville the Geeser Opera Girl Nannie J Previous Lord Crimson Sound Money Fairy Dell Rosanco Ferreles Prince of Pleasure Bourbon Shooting Star Gallant Smith Lyman Hay Itacatiava Palmette Yar Buckley Rice Glinzen Slips Dissenter Annie AB Bassie Jim Nap Miss Chapman Last Knight Myr J. W. Kirby South Elkhorn Gaulity Glenwater Andy Williams Mary Letana Deborah Lorina Flora Willoughby Love Wisely Canzonella Lady Lake Lady Nutter Specific M. F. Tarpy John Yerkes Temptress Chorus Boy Peat

Bijou to Stage A Black Sheep in Full House Week

The Grand capacity will be tested as the Bijou Musical Comedy Company presents A Black Sheep starring Otis Harlan. Tickets remain 50 cents for best seats, 2 to 3 cents for balcony, 15 cents for gallery with strong advance sales and demand throughout the week.

Bijou Charles K. Hoyt Otis Harlan Jake Wells Gallery Godls Little Chip and Mary Wells Columbia Atlanta Bijou Musical Comedy Company

Advertised Letters in Atlanta Post Office May 3 1902

List of uncalled letters for the week ending May 3 1902 in Atlanta Georgia with names from the Ladies list. Each letter bears one cent postage if claimed. Names include Mrs Georgia Andrew Miss Willie Arthur Mrs Willie Allen Mrs H Allen Adrian Ashworth Mrs Anna Austin Miss Flora Bradley Miss Rosa Bennett Mrs R D Barnes Becky Bryant Mattie Haker Mrs Florence Beard Miss Naomi Clifton Lizzie Cole Miss Mary Coleman Miss Narsis Crain Mrs H L Campbell Miss Ethel Devenport Mrs Elizabeth Derry Mrs Fannie Davis etc. Also entries for Miss Alice Green Miss Eller Gordon Mrs Sarah Gary Miss Belle Jordan Mrs B Jones Miss Annie Kendrick Mrs P J Lawrence Mrs Annie Lanston Miss Josephine Baesner Miss Bettie Lyman Miss Jennie McDonald Mrs Sophronia McCarver Miss Annie Mitchell Miss Annie Moore Miss Margie Morris Miss Etta Maxwell Miss Lucile B Moore Mrs Emma Menten Miss Mary Norie Mrs W D Nesbitt Miss Luia Patterson Mrs James Pittman Miss May Phinney Mrs R Roberts Miss Georgia Steed Mrs Lindy Staland Mrs Sis Starnes Mrs G F Smith Miss Adie B Scott Miss Rebeckie Sims Miss Lena Stephens.

Georgia Andrew Willie Arthur Willie Allen C_E Davis Mies Edna Earl Esther Ellis Joe Bills Misa Belie EB Ferreil Johnnie Flewellen Addia M Favant Fletcher Myrtle Flemingstone Balle Floyd Nell Fite Hattle Fanning Julia Fitzpatrick Alice Green Eller Gordon Sarah Gary Bettle Lyman Jennie McDonald Sophronia McCarver Annie Mitchell Misa Calle McRae Bertha T Middlebrooks Monneghan Anneye Luia Patterson James Pittman May’ Phinney Oea R Roberts Georgia Steed Lindy Staland Sis Starnes G F Smith Anna Sumpter Adle B Scott H Scoatt Liza Bell Rebeckie Sims Lena Stephens

Miscellaneous business names and mail address instruction

A collection of company names and individuals including Guarantee Electric Co Atlanta Tala and Soapstone Mining and Mfg Co Citizens Banking Co Bayer Bros Jessop and Bur ge il United States Col Agency Atlas Monumental Marble Works Co Central Supply Co Atlanta Commercial College Atlanta Copying Haus Bernard and Small Williams and Co Fulton Chem Works Finders Employment Bureau Hotel Telephone Co Standard Loan Guarantee Co United States Collection Agency Washington Mfg Co Acme Kitchen Pur Co Comanche Indian Year Co Editor of the Messenger Mamie T Durham Atlas World Pub Co J J Tubert Mrs Lambson C H Collins Glorie Hignes L O Sraith plus a postal instruction to address mail to street number before delivery Postmaster FL BLODGETM c K MADDOX Superintendent.

Guarantee Electric Co Atlanta Tala & Soapstone Mining & Mfg Co Citizens Banking Co Bayer Bros Jessop & Burgeil United States Col Agency Atla Monumental Marble Works Co Central Supply Co Portrait Co Medical Instate Bownan Mig Co Atla Commercial Bernard & Small Willams & Co Fulton Chem Finders Employment Bureau Hote Telephone Co Standard Loan Guarantee Co United States Collection Agency Washington Mfg Co Acme Kitchen Pur Co Yea Co the Messenger Mamie T. Durham Atla World Pub Co J J Tubert Mra Lambson Robin Winters C H Collins Glorie Hignes L O Sraith C K, Maddox

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Allan-A-Dale National League Slever Mullin and McGuire Joss and Bemis Will the Piedmont Selma Rooters Walker Street School Lennie Hollingsworth Norton Tally Mamie Daniel Clyde Lee Ellis Ruth McNinch van Wyck Middlebrook Fred Floyd Lilie Ellison Lee Gower Hattie Potter Robert McNinth Oma Lester Roy Burnette Milaie Bowden Julian Manasse May Battie Frank Lowe Marietta Street School Minnie Yarbrough Edgar Bicknall May Pinnell Guy Davis Imogene Jennings Percy Freeman Ted Dunaway Nellie Warner Sol Romm Maud Wiliams Wilmott Ferguson Laurie Ellissett Leonard Prron Carrie Manning Charles Whitman May Doyle Harry Chambers Fair Street School Leona Wallace Axon Min- Pinner Gradie Cherrie Chase Paul Davis Pannie Carr Hartford Wischer Jennie Haden Clyde Zirkle Cleone Butler Carlye Bargason Fay Whittaker Everett Bailey Nina van Wyck Willie Snyder Calhoun Street School I. D. Malsby, Jr Marguerite Games Howard Freely Ana Northington Richard Sams James McKnight Philip Dietz Thryza Ware Hugh Fuller Lela Wallace Edward Thomas Eugene Dickey Ira Street School Sallie Slaten Jimmie Burke Dessa Backus Bannie Martin Lurline Russell Clarence Pinson Raymond Greenlee Ruby George Willis Hurd Iillian Almand Claud Arnold Genevieve Barber Francis Jenkins Helen Isham Talmadys Lively Wighth Camille Sommer Sam Teanbtin Kan Davis Street School Beulah Caraway Tom Wynn Nellie Butler Ray Bowie Edna Fowler Lamar Willams Ella Dorsey Elma Leffen Nellie Freeman Luther Quinn Arthur Ray Marle Castley Grover Holcomb Ada Lee Dennis Meyers Lucy Ray Rembert Dukes Boulevard School Maggie Rice William Bradbury Irene Griffin Carroll McConnell Nora Goree Evan McConnell Willie Harwell Doral Roberts Paul Landrum Helen Abram Frank Syms Grasse Annie Gene McCalla Willie Foster Ethel Sanford Jerry Davidson Alice Corley Stanley Crone State Street School Lottie Ferguson Hoyt Garrett Pauline Cottrell Horace Gormiey Hifte Stewart Leonard Shannon Irene Parker Lige Holbrook Glen Martin Levy Moore Arthur Owings Massel Paul Northcutt Aline Owings Reuben Meckel Jessie Carson Howard Hartsfield Fraser Street School Georgia Shepherd Gano Wheeler Ethel Donshoe Robert Ingram Catharine Wright Joe Simmons Hardy Askew Hunter Gilbert Roy Blackmon Katie Kooper Mell Sullivan Gladys Catching Gordon Carroll Susie Meehan James Daniel Minnie Dunlap John Mell Edgewood Avenue School Addie Nichols Elmo Miles Nellie Terry Fred Parr Vera Love Julian Camp Cleve Maddox Emily Brockman Robert Quinn Gertrude Ekoppe Qdas Hewett May Crabtree Arthur Vining Ruby Brooks Thomas Blackmon Maggie Wolcott William Kriegshaber Formwall Street School Grace Kener Glenn Bell Hattie Heery Herbert Shift Perlar Adamson Perdar Adamson Charlie Barton Cary Tapintone Geneva Bradley Garnest Ball Oyle Tille Moore Tom Callaere Beatrice Guild L F. Montgomery Rore Willensky Clyde Dunbar Gammel Green Williams Street School Lizabeth Hopper Sumner Warner Lila Watson Inman Watson Hawina Lazarus Roy Davis Eugene Varnell Mary Standard Ed Thrall Alevia Majone Earl Robertson Grace Holsenbeck Houghton Turner Lilian Sharp Ed Jarvis Lula Glore Will Thrall West End Grace Stephens Frant Parkhurst Louise Allensworth Clifford Robinson Anne Pettus Robin Adair Henry Phelps Annie Fulton George Cochran Claribel Miller William Jenkins Lola Pace Charles Parsh Sallie Simpson Mamie White Frank Repass Bell Street School Guesie Freeman Katie Pierce Carl Shifler Harry Humphries Calvin Cowan Louise Bowles John Pee Minnie Soloway Jacob Marks Joseph Postero Hlien Anderson Mattie Dobbins Hyman Soloway Isaac Cohen Leila Foster Hiromie Sater George Robinson George W. Dasch Invincible Minotaur Showman Fritz Briller Ring Dove Barnstormer Dane Way Damon Her Letter Fort Warne Rockford Pastoral Sealotry Lone Fisherman Magentic Kean the Referee Knight Templar Trentham Notumah Fred Ackerman Ohnet Atlanta, Ga Correa Whitehall Street Bijou Musical Comedy Co Hoyt Cee Music Charlies W P M Shepard Lucy Sutherman L V Stewart Bessie Smith Mrs Thomas Gertrude Thomes Misa Gatona Turner Evelen Thompson Homer Turner Mary Townsley Will V Townlly Lizzie Thomas Clarra Taylor Netti Thomasson Nettie Turner Roseta_ Wyet F B Winn Lila Wyatt Julia Walker Jane Woody Misa Savannah Willams Nancy Wright Lula Whitdon Lizzie Wallis W C Wood Bert Adama J M Ash Eugene Anderson Jim Adison M Alumin J Rout Adams C H Adkin C F Angell Rufus Austell Thos F Adkins Wm Anderson J _H Berg Brazelton Gii Bartlet Henry Burdett Levi Bryant Lb Bright Elbert K Brown S Blake J A Brown Jas Burks Sam Barnett Charlie Bird C B Bradshaw T K Bridges Frank Blair Pervis Bavis Robt Bryson John Billups HS Bryant W F Beaman Louis H Chesson Jas L Crenshaw Ed Cox John Condie A Conbreve Chester Chandler A L Clayton Chase Clarke I W Copland John Cobb J J Crowe Wile Carter Leroy Copsland Hi Clip J_F Condon H P Croft T A Couch R_H Casner Victor Carlson D—Fayette Duncan W J Douglas E P Davison C K Davis Telly der E G Hammond Etch Hasten Theorge Howard P Hall Joe Halts Lonzo Houston Heart Sams Hearn R S Wall TW Henderson R H Hughes J H Holland Jas Harris J M Hawkins Louis Harrison Will Hammond Hope Iruin J-H H Jackson Wired J Jones John Jones J J Jones Jones Ed Jackson K M King Geo P Kttie Allen Knight Robin Kelly Charley King F BH Kirk L John L Lovetess H J 8 Tewis L A Lewis J T Ledyard Peter Lucas P M Lisk D B Ilily Jas P Lewis Jne Lilty I L Lumpkin Harl Rosa Lanham Herman Langnet J L Ledward Mr Ling J W McCool Burley MccMillon J F McBurden W P Matlin O P Merryman & Co W L McCleener Wallace T McCardy M McFollon J 8 Morton John J. Maddox Fred Morris Clarence W Muse E W Martin D A Moore Albert Merry C M Munger W H Moss C Berriman Benne Nelson J A Nicols Oliver Tommy Owaite J Osborne T L. Phillips Jimmie Printup Purwee J_M Parker W R Palmer Wm Prewitt Pabe Walter L Reeves C_C Rodgers J Robbing N W Ray Wm Rose S—Morgan Swann Scott Bthcarted W T Smith Harrison Sloan R W Seager Eddie Smith Moris Sichors E F Sandt Oliver Spates Pranklin Scott M H Shaver Sigas Smith W Stern Herry Bales M T Sanders Olver Spates M_ C Stevens D Sorel FJ Spellman Terant Theny Tvers H Thanman James H Tayior G W Tilton John P Tierman J R Twitty J G Truftes PH Taylor Underwood Samuel Vicker Jas von Jenny Frank Vaughn J Pickner Walker A M Wella R E Wurm H G_ Witcher James Walton J A Whitehead R Ware CM Williams Wadell W Young T P Yarbray M H Yates
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