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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1902

Page

14

Emory Phoenix Elects 1902 03 Staff In Political Bann

Emory College Oxford Ga May 5 Special Today elections for two literary societies selected The Emory Phoenix business manager C L Shepard of Brunswick and editor in chief W A Sutton of Washington with T L Roberts literary editor M Anderson exchange editor A W Rees local editor and H E Osborne athlete editor The staff shows no politics and reflects strong student faculty support for next year Phoenix.

Simory College Oxford Emory Phe Bix Phoenix C L. Shepard Brunswick Few Society Ww. A. Sutton Washington, Ga Few T. L Roberts Lavonia Phi Gamma M. Anderson Tampa Fla A. W. Rees Chipley H. E Osborne Augusta Emory Phoenix Sigma Nu A Sutton Sutton the Phoenix Boyce Ficklen, Jr Douglas Rumble Forsyth N. A. Goodyear Waycross S. A. Belcher Cairo W. F. Allen Macon Dan Scott W. J. Stallings McRae J. M. Haddock W. B. Parks Dawson New Society

Led by Mercy Lamb Finds Way Into Fold

A Dalton pastor Rev Walter Lingle brings his wife and two daughters to Atlanta on Tuesday. He has gained a home for a nameless two year old girl in a Decatur charity, rescued from poverty and a rheumatic grandmother. Lingle’s act follows his earlier revival work and his move to Rock Hill church.

Mercy Lamb Atlanta Walter Lingle Dalton Decatur Lingle Theron Rice Cabbage Patch Pine Hills Mr. Lingle

State School Commissioner Glenn speaks to voters in Troup County

In LaGrange Georgia on May 5 Special State School Commissioner Glenn addressed four or five hundred voters in the courthouse after Judge J W Harris led a grand jury session with Dallas elected foreman. Glenn delivered an able earnest talk and was greeted warmly. In Carrollton a police court case centers on a raid and arrest of Mat Mitchell's whisky operation with a sale witnessed and a defense rally for the old negro.

YaGrange Troup Lair Carrollton Poiiceman R. W. McLellan Mat Mitchell McLellan Mitchell

Big Planing Mills Burned in Dalton Loss Estimated at 35000

Dalton Ga May 5 Special The Farrar Lumber Companys large planing mills were destroyed by fire at an early hour tonight The fire likely started from a defective part of the electric light plant The blaze began in the main building and swept through seven cars of lumber and yard stocks The plant on the Southern railway was worth 15000 to 20000 feet of lumber valued loss totals about 35000 with no insurance The blaze also destroyed the Benders barn and sheds causing 2000 more in damage Firemen saved thousands of feet of lumber and J K Farrar president said rebuild is planned The firm started in 1281 and counts J K Farrar S B Farrar and F F Farrar among owners The destruction will lay off about fifty skilled workers temporarily and telegraph lines were burned delaying trains

Dalton Farrar Lumber Company Eatthin Place Electrica Southern Railway Lewis Bender J. K. Farrar J. K Farrar S. B. Farrar F. F. Farrar

Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Gentle Purge Claim

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as harmless with gentle stimulation of liver and bowels to expel poison, cleanse the system, and supposedly cure constipation and sick headache. Priced at 25 cents at all druggists.

Dr. King

Judge Speer Orders Counterfeiter Delivered to U S Court

In Macon Georgia on May 6 Judge Speer issued an order to deliver counterfeiter John Jackson to United States court officials in Atlanta. The northern district court holds prior claim on Jackson while circuit court docket meets for common and equity cases. In the superior court Mary OConnell versus Supreme Conclave Knights of Damon was settled and divorce granted in Robert Brogwell versus Adeline Brogwell. Judge Nottingham was unable to hold city court due to his wife’s illness.

Speer Macon John Jackson United States Court Atlanta Jackson Circuit Court Mary O'Connell Supreme Conclave Knights of Damon Robert Brogwell Adeline Brogwell Nottingham

Underwriters Meet in Macon Georgia Association Assembly

Macon underwriters announce a two day Georgia Local Underwriters Association meeting in Macon on Thursday and Friday. Sessions at Elks hall and Log Cabin Club with a visitor banquet and entertainments. President urges full attendance and asks members to recruit at least two agents for membership.

Georgia Association Macon Mincon Macon Underwriters Georgia Local Underwriters’ Association Elks’ Hall Log Cabin Club Mecon United States

Macon Delegates Attend State W C T U Session

Macon will send a delegation to Milledgeville for the state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Delegates from Macon include Mrs. R. V. Hardeman president and several other local members. Mrs. Hardeman will respond to an address of welcome.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Macon Milledgeville Women's Christian Temperance Union R. V. Hardeman J. L. Coerdine Gostin Frank Benson Wright

Hail destroys Sumter crops in Georgia peach orchards ruined

A destructive hail storm near Americus Georgia on May 5 wiped out crops across the Clay Bagley and Mc Garran plantations. Nearly 1,000 acres of cotton were ruined and a large peach orchard was entirely destroyed. Other crops suffered extensive damage across the region.

McGarran Americus

Three New Directors Joined Savannah Trust Company

The Savannah Trust Company's board added R. G Erwin of New York J. W Middendorf of Baltimore and John Skelton Williams of Richmond. The firm plans to buy the Central Railway Bank building on Bay Street as its new office and will add more out-of-town stockholders before beginning operations in a few days.

Savannah Trust Company Savannah R. G Erwin New York J. W. Middendorf Baltimore John Skelton Williams Richmond Central Railway Bank Bay Street

New Station Is Completed in Savannah Depot Opening May 18

Savannah Union Station Company plans bonds up to 600000 to cover station and approaches. Bond issue authorized at June 2 meeting. Station ready for use by Plant System Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway on May 18. Griffin Sunday Schools Picnic set for Warm Springs May 11 with hundreds of children expected.

Savannah Union Depot Savannah Savannah Union Station Company Seaboard Air Line Southern Railway Griffin Grifin Warm Springs

Hall's Catarrh Cure Safe Mercury Free Remedy

Warning against mercury based catarrh treatments and praising Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims the preparation has no mercury and works systemically through blood and mucous surfaces. Includes note on authentic product and price per bottle.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Southern Baptist Convention trip sale to Asheville

The Southern will sell round trip tickets to Asheville May 6 to 10 from all points at one fare. Rate from Atlanta is 7.95. Final limit May 21 with extension to June 2. Call city or depot offices for further information.

Asheville N. C Southern Baptist Convention Atlanta

Meeting Grand Commandery Knights Templars Savannah 1902

Savannah hosts the Grand Commandery Knights Templars meeting from May 14 to 16, 1902. Southern railway sells round trip tickets to Savannah from all Georgia points on May 12 and 18, Atlanta fare 7.51 dollars. A special Atlanta train leaves May 13 at 10 45 p m for accommodations. details available at city or depot offices or with J C Beam Jr D P & Atlanta.

Grand Commandery Knights Templars Savannah Southern Railway Georgia Atlanta Atlanta Commanderies

Anna Karenina postmark note from Marlette item

A fragment references Anna Karenina, a Ros Sete entity, and a March postage mark. The readable text hints at a small archival entry or notice involving a postage date around March and a Paris-like or RosSete context, with limited legible details.

Anna Karenina Marlette

Banquet in Dahlonega Honors North Georgia College.

A grand Dahlonega banquet extended by citizens to North Georgia Agricultural College students celebrated N W Grant's success in the state oratorical contest. The new Consolidated Gold Mining Company club house hosted the event with festive color, elaborate menu, and Shakespearean motto souvenirs.

Dahlonega North Georgia Agricultural College N W. Grant Consolidated Gold Mining Company W. A. Charters O. J. Lilly R. H. Baker J. 8. Stewart J. H. Scaies N. W. Grant J. H. Crats W. P. Price

Pools On Horse Races Licenses Tie To Dance Ban

Atlanta council passes an ordinance licensing pools on horse races for fall. Alderman Longino votes yes only if state fair officials ban the hoochee-coochee dance. The measure amends the ordinance to require removal of the spicy Orient dance acts and related attractions.

Atlanta eGuncil Gounciman Beck Longino Facr

North Georgia College Oratory Contest Held in Chapel

Twenty guests attended the event as candidates for the next state oratorical contest. Speakers included J. H. Horton on The Influence of the Southern Cavalier, Augustus Byers on Industrial Education in the South, H Bowden on National Significance of the Progress of the South, and J. H. Byers on Political Independence of the South. Judging results will lead to the winning contestant. Chattanooga Spring Festival opens with a float and city keys given to Baldur V. King. The flower parade is set for tomorrow.

North Georgian Agricultural College J. H. Horton Augustus Byers H. Bowden Chattanooga Tenn Baldur V. King Chambliss

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