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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1901

Page

4

City health officer ordinance moves to sign today

Mayor Mims expected to sign the ordinance creating the city health officer position today after council amendments were adopted. The measure sets July first as the election meeting, a two year term, and a $2400 annual salary, with several physicians named as potential candidates including Dr. J. P Kennedy Dr. T. Kenan Dr. Claude A Smith and Dr. Robert W. Westwood.

Longino Aldermanic Board Campbell Revert Ware Grasty Mims J. P Kennedy T. Kenan Claude A Smith Robert W. Weat- Woorsiand

Garbage bids loom as board considers disposal issue

A special noon meeting of the board of health is being held to review waste disposal plans for the citys garbage. The Keith matter remains postponed until the next regular meeting, while debate over compensation for ex-inspector Keith unfolds. The exchange includes a disputed $20 claim and a $150 voucher rejected by the mayor, who is an ex-officio board member.

Board of Health Keith A. Keith Canitary Department Lowry Attrney Mayson Health Board

Mrs Blitch Exonerated Over Stamps Used for Goods

The Constitution reports Post Office Inspector R E L Barry found Mrs J D Blitch, wife of a Siskiyou Georgia postmaster, possessed larger stamp sheets used to pay for goods in Chattanooga. Investigation showed no misconduct by her or her husband. Blitch says he held government receipts for the stamps and inspector later expressed regret.

Constitution Post Office R EL Barry J. D. Blitch Chattanooga Biltch Siskiyou, Gre Shane Washington Postoffice Department Blien Bitch Barry

Bond Cases Being Tried In City Court

Judge Calhoun in the second division has finished sell case trials for the week and is hearing bond cases. He aims to finish the criminal docket today. W O Bagwell faced cheating and swindling charges but jurors had not verdicted when court adjourned. Begwell sold a horse to Eilington of Mitton county, alleged to be in good condition. Attorneys J Cobb and Crane represented the defense.

Calhoun W O Bagwell Begwell Eilington Mitton County J. , Cobb Crane

Wright Case Settled Over Burial Rights at Hollywood Cemetery

Mrs. Wright, stepmother of Tude Carlton, who died at eighteen, sued Hollywood Cemetery Company for 5000 dollars alleging refusal to bury her stepdaughter on her lot. After testimony, both sides’ attorneys agreed and the case was withdrawn from the jury in superior court yesterday afternoon.

Jane Wright Hollywood Cemetery Company Tude Carlton Superior Court Wright Hollywood Cemetery

Suit for Ten Thousand Dollars Against Railroad

The Western and Atlantic Railroad Company faces a $10,000 damages suit filed yesterday by Jesse Wiegins through his guardian T. C. Wiggin. Attorneys R. J. O Kelly and P. F. Smith represent the boy, alleging December 18, 1900, injury due to railroad negligence while he assisted in unloading cotton seed, a train striking the car and pins falling.

Western and Atlantic Railroad Company Jesse Wiegins T. C. Wigglns R. J. O'Kelly P. F. Smith Jesse Wiggins

Street Railway Committee to Hear ATL Rapid Transit Franchise

At 10 oclock this morning the street railway committee will consider the Atlanta Rapid Transit Companys request for a Peters Street to West End line. City residents favoring the grant are expected to attend and urge committee action. The meeting, postponed from last Wednesday due to Colonel Reed's wife illness, is chaired by Reed.

Street Railway Committee of Council Atlanta Rapid Transit Company Peters Qtreet West End Seventh Ward Cornciman Reed Colonel Reed

Alder men Meet Monday After Quorum Lapse

A regular session of the Germanic board was called off yesterday due to lack of a quorum. Only four members M T Lallatte M M Welch and J W Kilreiricx remained and, after waiting until 3 20 pm, the meeting was postponed. Alderman Kilpatrick chaired and Alderman Welch moved to postpone. Alderman Day arrived too late for the meeting.

Measra M. T. Lallatte M. M. Welch J. W. Kilreiricx Alderman Kilpatrick Welch Alderman Day

Council Chamber Renovations Highlight Public Buildings

Old blackboards removed and walls and ceiling repainted enhancing the council chamber under the committee on public buildings. Portraits dusted and gilded while the space now shows a renewed, brighter appearance. Also notes a Chattanooga round trip fare sale by Western and Atlantic Railroad for festival travel May 1 to 10 with final limit May 18. Contact officials C. B. Walker and J. A. Thomas for details.

Council Committee On Public Chattanooga Westen and Atlantic Railroad Western and Atlantic Raily Toad C. B. Walker T. A Union Depot City J. A. Thomas Brown Building Western and Atlantic Railroad Western and Atlantic Toth OB Walker Milion Depot J. A Thomas Brown Chas H. Harman

King Declared In Contempt In Alimony Case

Henry King, railroad engineer, found in contempt of court by Judge Lumpkin in a contempt proceeding. He was jailed for failure to pay alimony to his wife Lizzie King and ordered to pay 15 monthly alimony from next month and post a $190 bond. If the bond is not given, he faces jail until further order. Attorneys Goodwin Hallman Goree for Mrs. King and R J Jordan for King.

Henry HM King Rairoad Lumkin King Lizele Kine Judee Lumpkin

Bogus Label Cases Settled in U S Court

Three of the bills filed against dealers in spurious liquors were compromised and withdrawn after out of court settlements. The suits named Societe Anonyme de la Distilerte de la Liqueur Benedictine de Abbaye de Fecamp and other French entities against Potts-Thompson Liquor Co and A L Furstenburg. Dr J 43 Siegert ijss, tied to Tale of Print and Stillers of Angesturs bitters, also settled. Costs were charged to the defendants.

United States Societe Anonyme de la Distilerte de la Liqueur Benedictine de Abbaye de Fecamp Absinthe Ysiiters Potts-Thompson Liquor Company A. L. Furstenburg Siegert Ijss Angesturs Bitters Aquest AL. Furstenbure

Summer Homes In Lake Country Bulletin

In the Lake Country of Northern Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the line of the three states a summer home pattern is described. The piece notes regional retreat sites and favored areas for seasonal residence with regional hints and geographic scope.

Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Upper Peninsula Michigan

Summer resort list for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul

Hundreds of charming summer destinations include Fox Lake Delavan Lake Lake Geneva Lauderdale Lakes Waukesha Oconomewec Palmyra The Dells Kilbourn Elkhart Lake Madison Mincoqua Star Lake Frontenac White Bear Minnetonka Marquette Spirit Lake Okoboji Big Stone Lake and more. Send address with stamps for illustrated booklets titled Summer Homes or 1901 in the Lake Country from F A Miller General Passenger Agent Co M S and B Rev Chicago I

Ust Fox Lake Delavan Lake Lake Geneva Lauderdale Lakes Waukesha Oconomewec Palmyra The Dells Kilbourn Elkhart Lake Madison Mincoqua Star Lake Frontenac White Bear Minnetonka Marquette Spirit Lake Okoboji Big Stone Lake Lake Country F. A. Miller Co. M St. B. Rev Chicago, I

Mutual Life and Wagh Guaranty Association proposed in Fulton County

Petition from Henry S daskeen and others residents of Atlanta Fulton seeks charter for a mutual cooperative insurance company named Mutual Life and Wagh Guaranty Association to insure lives and wages. By-laws will govern, no capital stock, assessments and reserves funded by fees annual dues. Board of five directors elected by members to appoint officers to operate, principal office in Atlanta. Petitioners plan immediate organization and public notice completed.

Georgia Fulton County Phillip Conk Henry S Daskeen W- Rucker, Jr. M Harper J. Peeples EG. Huu Acigata Gold State Mutual Life and Wagh Guarantye Association Itz Murua Aneh Atlanta Witch Board of Directord Itn

Knights of the Royal Arch Meet in Cincinnati in May

The supreme convention of the Knights of the Royal Arch will meet in Cincinnati on May 14 36 and likely host over 80 certified delegates. Organized in Hot Springs Arkansas, this will be its third biennial convention. Membership is limited to those connected with liquor manufacture or sale. There are six Chicago lodges averaging 80 to 90 members, with Atlanta’s Tammany lodge showing about 140 members. Delegates include Bury Orson of Savannah and John Alexander of Atlanta, with Ho Keeney of Atlanta to represent the Tammany lodge.

Supreme Convention of the Knights of the Royal Arsh Cincinnati Hot Springs Ark Phare Ghicago Atlanta Orson Savannan Wereld Wych Geormd Aeverrion John Alexander Supreme Lodge Ho Keeney Atlant Tammany Fodee

Notice on demonstration of Century Freezer ad

Notice states a demonstration of the Century Freezer advertised for Wednesday and Thursday. The event will begin Thursday at in the afternoon. The public especially ladies are invited to call and witness the cream dispenser from King Hardware Co.

King Hardward Co

Washington May 9 forecast and Rail Festival travel sale

Local forecast shows rain showers in parts of Georgia South Carolina and Virginia with fair conditions in most regions Friday through Saturday variable winds and warmer temperatures in Minnesota and Louisiana. A Western and Atlantic Rail Festival advertises round trip tickets Chattanooga to Chatanooga and return for four dollars and ten cents May 5 to 10 inclusive contact officials for details.

Washington Georgia South Carolina Virginia Florida Louisiana Fair Track Texas Tennesser Kettuchjali Frida

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