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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
4
A fragmented ad extols salesmanship as key to a career in life insurance. It promotes opportunity with Equitable policies and renewal contracts, claiming bright agents can earn a solid income quickly, with no drifters or rounders needed.
A dairyman T P Hin of Decatur faced a charge for selling milk with less fat. He claimed his cows’ feed experiments affected cream content for public good, but Recorder Brayles fined him the minimum ten dollars and fifteen cents. A separate note covers summer dog trouble and amended laws lowering owner-notice requirements. Dog cases show owners may avoid prosecution if police euthanize the animal.
An advertisement for Dr King’s New Ute Pills claims rapid relief for sick and nervous headaches by improving blood and nerve strength. It asserts 5 cent price, money back guarantee if not cured, and availability through all druggists.
J M Brooks crayon portrait canvasser faced a fighting charge after a confrontation at Ivy Street with H W Whitacre. Circuit judge Recorder dismissed the case saying Brooks had been punished enough as witnesses supported Whitacre's claim of self defense.
Tickets on sale May 6 and 7 for Southern Railway trains from Atlanta to Savannah and other Georgia points. Return allowed until May 1901. Four daily trains each way from Atlanta, with morning departures and coach, sleeping, and parlor cars. Ticket offices at Kimball House, 16 Wall Street, and Union Depot.
In a city criminal court led by Judge A. E. Calhoun, Wram s. Smith pled guilty to two of eight cheating and swindling indictments claiming he posed as a dentist to defraud members of his race. He was fined or jailed for twelve months in each case, while seventeen cases were heard that day with fifteen convictions. two defendants were white. Also included is an anecdotal testimonial praising Ellen the Bitters from a Philadelphia man, and a note that Mr Jack Shropshire has joined Essig Bros. to meet friends.
A stirring tale on Henry the Navarre’s reign marks Drummond’s latest work. Fans rushed editions. first sold out, second quickly exhausted, third followed. John M. Miller Co. at 39 Marietta St. urges readers to secure a copy.
The document lists cases from the Georgia Supreme Court and various circuits including Chattahooochee and Pataula, with parties such as Mattie Maxwell, Emma S Prichard, Powell, W J Oliver, Knight, Joan, and administrators W W Hos a. mentions withdrawals, receivers, and docket actions. It notes the Albany circuit and references the Katy Myer route with regional travel information and timetable notes.
Long ad describes a large Gold Mine property in Nash County North Carolina with 2 600 acre tract improved farming timber and mineral lands near the Blanchard Service area. Equipment houses mills and gold milling machinery included or sold separately with extensive details on veins and potential yields. Principal E W Lyon of Dukes Nash Co NC invites exploration or correspondence.
The heirs of Mrs Sarth Salomon and Jenny invited to attend the funeral for their late husband and father Fomes Solomet at 49 Woodward Avenue on Tuesday March 7 at 10 20 AM Interment at Bacon A ALBA. A regular lodge meeting and work lectures at 3 PM. Also notice of the Atlanta Lecture Association annual meeting Friday May 2 at 6 PM for electing officers for the next year.
The May 6 Washington forecast notes Tuesday showers and cooler trends in many areas then warmer conditions for the west. Eastern portions expect lingering showers Wednesday with brisk to fresh southerly winds, while western zones see fair skies and moderating temperatures. Local temps show mean at 75 with normal 65, rainfall data incomplete.
ARBURY reports the Camp Creek damage case in U S court was postponed again as attorney Hoke Smith misses due to his Hi Ho daughter’s serious illness. Judge Newman excused the jury until this morning while Peeples cited the family crisis and ongoing legal points on evidence admissibility.
Train schedule excerpts show arrivals and departures for Rosen Central of Georgia Railway with listed routes from Jonesboro to Savannah and Macon, noting times, stations, and daily operation with Sundays excluded for some services. Included are connections via Hapeville, Marietta, Nashville, Athens, Conyers, Lithonia, Covington, and Augusta among others.
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