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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1902

Page

4

Land dispute frames claim against Susan Wells in Atlanta court

National Building Association of Baltimore with E. J. Knabe Jr and W. R. Dimmock as trustee sue Susan A. Wells and W. W. Hayden in superior court to enforce prior rights to property on Hardin Street. Paper traces Wells family transfer tied to Clarence E. Moore, mortgage deed from 1896, Moore selling to W. R. Wells, and Wells transferring to Susan Wells amid dues defaults. Wells faces judgment if transfers aimed to pay legal fees amid murder case of W. Wells.

National Building Association Baltimore E. J. Knabe, Jr W. R Dimmock Susan A. Wells W. W. Hayden Hardin Street Clarence E. Moore Moore W. R. Wells Association Wells Susan Wells W. W. Hardin Frederick Pearce W. W Hayden R. O. Lovett Candler Supreme Court the Nations Building Association J. & Rosser J. H. Porter

Atlanta Children Contest for Athletic Honors at Piedmont Park

About 1500 Atlanta schoolchildren will participate in today’s field day at Piedmont Park in a public event with parades, yells, and a grand drill. Prizes include an outdoor gym, a 60 volume library, and a steel engraving, with Hon Hoke Smith delivering prizes and police protection provided.

City Grammar Piedmont Park Atlanta Thape The Atlanta Athletic Club Davis Street School American Baptist Publication Society American Book Company Ginn Company Sam Walker Aris Hoke Smith Board of Education Fred Wedemeyer Exposition Park

Seaboard Officials Deny Rumors Of Friction In Leadership

An interview from Portsmouth cites Judge Watts denying reports of friction between Seaboard Air Line president Willams and first vice president Barr. It states both officers are in accord and prepared to ensure loyal cooperation, and that changes in by laws or actor relations are false. The piece notes resignation of General Passenger Agent Bunch and rails at rumors circulated by employees.

Seaboard R. J. L. Bunch Willams Barr L. R Watts Portsmouth The Read Portsmouth Star Seaboard Air Line Railway Washington Star Bunch Raleigh News and Observer

United States Court Busy Week in Columbus Reports

The United States district court held a four day session in Columbus with officials including Judge W T Newman and Clerk W C Carter. A foreclosure decree required James A Burns to pay 37475.35 plus interest and 930 on a deed of trust, with W B Stovall named special commissioner to sell property at Georgia Avenue and Grant Street. Sentences for sice distilling were suspended for N T Ingram while W T Burke received three months and a $100 fine. In criminal cases W A Walker former Geneva postmaster was convicted of embezzling funds but awaits new trial. Anderson Brewer received three years for cutting open a mail sack. Michael Hendricks was sentenced to three months for mis distilling.

United States District Court Atlanta Columbus W. T. Newman W. C. Carter John D. Steward George L Beil W. S. Mansey C. D. Camp J. H. Rinard Newman Southern Banking and Trust Co James Burns P. Burns BH. P Burns Joseph W. B. Stovall Georgia Avenue Grant Street N. IT. Ingram W. T. Burke W. A. Walker Geneva Talbot County Postoffice James Waddell Philadelphia Walker Anderson Brewer Federal Hichara Hendricks

Fireman’s Close Call Prompts Electric Bitters Testimony

A Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman recounts a near collapse and recovery after taking Electric Bitters. He describes weakness, poor appetite, and pain, then rapid improvement and renewed vigor following use. The ad claims broad efficacy with a 60 cent price and druggist guarantee.

C. W. Bellamy Burlington

TERRING CARTER ACQUITTED IN NORTH CAROLINA MURDER CASE

Terring Carter, the white man charged with the assassination of Peter Lawson in Duplin county, has been acquitted. Lawson, 28, left a $20,000 estate and a wife and two children. Earlier reports stated Carter confessed and Lawson's wife hired him, but that is now denied. They will meet at Raleigh.

North Carolina Raleigh N. C Herring Carter Peter Lawson Duplin County Lawson Carter King’s Daughters Amisons W. H.S. Burgwyn Weldon L. C. Davis Central Council New

Weather forecast by region for Saturday and Sunday

The forecast shows fair weather for Georgia South Carolina and Eastern Florida with light or variable winds. Western Florida and Virginia expect fair conditions with some cooler interior temperatures and fresh winds later. Southern states from Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Tennessee see cooler or fall like conditions with variable or brisk winds.

Washington South Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Woolsiona Arkansas Tennessee Texas Uest Virginia

Rigid Rules in Habersham Set for Primary in June

Habersham county voters will participate in a general Democratic primary on June 5 under strict party rules. Candidates must file pledges by May 16 not to use money or liquor and to employ no pad workers, with penalties including exclusion from the ticket if the pledge or assessment is unpaid. Assessments vary by office, and enforcement rests with the county executive committee. Representative Peyton faces no gubernatorial opposition. rival camps for Terrell and Guerry claim the county.

Habersham Georgia Napolia Executive Committee Toccoa Congress John T. Peyton Terrell Guerry

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