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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1900

Page

8

Convict Edwards Attempts Suicide by Hanging in Camp Shop

James A. Edwards a white convict, found hanging by a rope in the Chattahatchee river camp shoe shop. Convicts cut him down. Dr. Green says he is insane and should be committed. Edwards had just been sentenced to six years for perjury, a case tied to marital disputes and warrants against his wife.

James A. Edwards Chattahatchee River Edwards 8. H. Green Atlanta Washington, D. C Alabama Tireen Dr. Green Edwards Sent To the State Tanatic Asylum,*’ Said Dr. Green Heta

U C V Special to Louisville for Reunion Route

The Lt and N R R with the W and A R R selected by Atlanta Camp Walker and Monrose County Camp to run to the Louisville reunion. The U C V Special with these camps will depart Atlanta at 7 am May percent th arriving Louisville 8 pm for a daylight trip over the Old Battlefield Line. For more details contact Fred D Bush D P A L N R Atlanta Ga. Hotel Empire New York ad on page.

W. and Atlanta Camp Walker Monrose County Louisville Battlefield Fred D. Bush

Machinists Celebrate Twelfth Anniversary in Atlanta

The Machinista Union Atlanta lodge No 1 honored its twelfth anniversary at Federation hall with a crowded program of twenty one numbers. Songs recitations and addresses followed an opening welcome by President J Price. A post program informal meeting closed the event with lively chatter and good will among members and friends.

Machinista Atlanta Lodge No. 1 Internaional Association of Machinista Federation Hall

Innocent Man Cleared in Hamlet N C Affair

J A Baird formerly of the Hi bernian Rifles and Fifth regiment member was convicted in the Hamlet N C incident but new testimony from eighteen soldiers shows he remained on duty at a car door. Governor Candier ordered an honorable discharge from state service and Baird heads to New York to start a business.

J. A. Baird Hibernian Rifles Hamlet N. C Candier Baird New York City North Carolina Barneaville Fifth Regiment Atlanta Admiral Dewey Young Baird

Rock Street Concurrence on Railroad Track Granted

Aldermanic board conferred yesterday to concur in council action granting Collins Park and Belt railroad right to lay a single track from Rock and Hullett to the Georgia Electric Light Company plant. Mayor signature pending. Proceedings included objections by property owners’ attorneys and a unanimous aye vote. Resolutions on sanitary department partition and sidewalk readjustment were referred back to committees. a $400 payment for Lowe street extension was also sent back for action.

Collins Park and Belt Railroad Rock and Hullett Streets Rock Street Georgia Electric Light Company C. Kontz Clyde Brooks Preston Arkwright Brandon & Arkwright Johnson Day Kipatrick Welch Beutell Mayson Sanitary Department Longino Street Committee Georgia Real Estate Loan and Trust Company Lowe Street West Hunter Street Council

Woodcote Wonder Dominates New Dog Show Victory

A large audience watched Woodcote Wonder, a $5,000 bull terrier, win top honors at the dog show amid keen competition from Encliffe Muddle Irish terriers and other breeds. The event featured tense moments including a fight between two St Bernards, Cedric and King, with Cedric sustaining a temple injury. Judges crowned Ring Craft’s Fox Terriers, and Thompson Danes earned a special award, as local and northern entries showcased a broad range of terriers and hounds.

Woodcote Wonder Wondcote England United States Woodcote Encliffe Muddle Dunolas Hertha Ringcraft Delvidere Kennels Athinta Guards Armory Lord Nelson Halda Lee Indies Cedric Charles Vittur King Mia Thomas Winman Kling Joseph Thompson Charles J. O’yarrell Brookwood Taylor Leo Georgia Queenie Maryland Brookwood Kennel Atlanta Henry Jarrett Ringgraft Belvidera Eadcliffe Muddle

Georgia War Tax on Express Receipts Case Goes to New Orleans

Georgia faces a pivotal battle over whether the state railroad commission can compel express companies to supply the one cent war tax stamps on intrastate receipts. Attorney General J M Terrell and Judge Spencer R Atkinson travel to New Orleans to argue the state’s claim before the United States Court of Appeals, with Frank H Miller and Fleming du Bignon for the Southern Express Company. The ruling could save Georgia thousands yearly and hinges on the commission’s authority to require stamps on interstate shipments.

State Railroad Commission Southern Express Company United States Court of Appeals New Orleana J. M. Terrell 8S. R. Atkinson Railroad Commission Georgia Supreme Court of the United States Terrell Ia New Orleans Congress United States District Court Macon Georgia Commission Southern Kapregys Company Speer Circuit Court of Sumue of Supreme Court Circuit Court Court of Last Resort Circuit Georgia Railroad Commission Frank H. Miller Augusta Fleming du Bignon Savannah Joseph M. Terrell Spencer R. Atkinson Commission

Gurney and Cold Wave Refrigerators at Cost

King Hardware Co at 63 65 Peachtree St advertises Gurney and Cold Wave refrigerators available at cost. The offer targets shoppers seeking low prices on household appliances from a local retailer.

Gurney King Hardware Co Peachtree St

State to Retain Convict in Georgia Revolve

Governor Candler refuses to surrender Thomas Washington a convict who escaped from Alabama and was arrested in Clay county on an weapons charge. Alabama Governor Johnston pressed for return via requisition but delivery is postponed until Washington completes ten months on the chain gang.

Candler Johnston Alabama Thomas Washington Alabama State River Farm Washington Georgia Clay County

Dog Show Breed Classes and Winners Listings

Fragmented OCR shows a dog show with multiple classes for different breeds and weights. It lists winners and exhibitors such as William J. Sullivan, Al G. Eberhart, Mrs Taylor, Henry W. Grady, and Mrs Ernest R. Boyd across classes including Toy Terriers, Poodles, Peke and Maltese types, and spaniels. Listings include first second and third place notes, local entries, and agent references.

Boston Terriers George & Thomas F. F. Dole Edgewood Boston Terriere Imit Dorsa Biches George Thomas Endcliffe Edgewood Mikere Doston Terriers Thormus Cilfly Lita I. F. Dole Edgewood Mike Llusa Endgliite Lita James L Dote Agen Endcliffe Durane EB. Loring Brooks Ironauels Lurleen L. Loring Brooks George S. Thomas Geen Iroquois Geneher Royal Kennels al G. Oberbart Routte Bhataroctr Joby J.’ Taylor George 9 Royal Shamrock Eaudcliffe Hadcliffe Maddle Amooth J. W. Warders Edwin A. Hardin Belvidere Blythe Mooth Norfolk Truecraft George $. Thomas Enderlife Fox Terriers Norfolk Trueman Norfalk Truecrat Wox Bret R. W. Billups Fritz Robert N. Hughs Major I. D. Bush Dixie J. W. Borders G. W. ‘Adair Clauss Fox “Cerriers Umooth Init George H. Gooderham George B. Thomas Norfolk Valere J. W. Harders Shawnee Ismooth Vitches George M. Gooderham George 8. Thomas Norfolk ¥Ater J. W. Garders Norfolk Vaderu G. W. Adair Belviders Thor Mit Nest Swallwood Kennells Ceorwe S Thomas S. Thomas Reatstrar Norfolk Endclitt Divinity Smallwood Kennela George 3. Thomas Richmond Pinwtre Frank G. Hogan al G. Eberhart Calrnamul Forrest Richmond Richmond Pinwire: Second, 162, Frank G. Hogan, al G. Eberhun Cairnsmuir Fairest Clasa Cairnsmuir Foirest Cina Vanicka Edwin Aa Hardin Belvidere Floss Manchester Newton Abbot Kennels Albert George G. Bredman Thomas Ealelitt Eberhart Kennels Beerlt Satan II al G. Eberhert Rexford Re. G. Steadman Thomas Endcliffe Vennella Loki Chart al G Eber Ch Trifoy Eberhart Buerite L. Douglan Ray G . Clase William J. Sullivan Pearle Willam Bullivan Wiliam Sullivan al G. Eber Ond Charles Ma SE. Taylor Kinghart Pearlin Charles Taylor S. E. Taylor Bunk V. H.C Ernest R. Boyd Jocat E. E. Taylor Pinkie Claus Gedman Thomas E. Taylor Hed Palin EB. Taylor J. B Warren Aerate Haver Steve Picceray A C' Warren Warrent Buck Steve Nancy Steve McCaray McCardy

Administrator's Sale in Fulton County Georgia

Public notices from Fulton County Georgia outline estate sales and probate actions. The administrator of J C McMichael estate lists land on Forrest Avenue Atlanta for sale to settle the estate, with terms of payment options. Other entries request leave to sell lands and stocks of deceased individuals and notify interested parties to file objections by the first Monday in June.

Syrup of Figs Adverts Its Kidney Liver and Bowels Benefit

A vintage advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs for travel. It claims the product aids kidneys liver and bowels, preventing fevers headaches and other sicknesses. Sold in pint bottles by leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.

California Fig 8Yrup Co

Students Gym Exhibit Tonight at Grand

The Young Men's Christian Association gymnasium presents an 8 20 PM program led by Professor A G Willee featuring more than a hundred participants. Ground and lofty tumbling, novelties in physical work, club swinging and colored light swinging headline a three part show to fund new gym apparatus. Ed Drake R W Hornung and John George will perform difficult combination feats, promised as among the evening’s distinct attractions.

Christan Association A. G. Willee Ed Drake R. W. Hornung John George

Auction Administrator's Sale of Walker S Smith Estate

Georgia Fulton County by order of the court of ordinary will sell June first at courthouse in Avanta city part of land lot 45 in Georgia 1st district. Property conveyed to Walker S Smith by John S Shmply in 1367. Sale for distribution. Terms one half cash balance in twelve months with 7 percent interest or all cash at option of purchaser.

Georgia Fulton County Court of Ordinary J. C. McMichael Atlanta Forrest Avenue W. Dt Campbell Ordinury Oscar Davis Alexander S. Seals Hulsey James Banks C. H. d. Taylor W.H. Hulsey Rdinary Ordal Bary Francia B. Glen John C. Eving Elisa Glen Cove Ned W._H. HULSEY George B. Nazarenha Francis M. Micklejohn W. H. Hulsey Walker S. Smith Towit Avanta Decatur Street Keiley Coat Company Georgia Railroad Keiley Kelley Smith John

Executor's Sale of Beerman Estate in DeKalb County

By virtue of Fulton County probate, the estate of Charles Beerman, deceased, is sold at public sale on the first Tuesday in June. One-eighth interest in the Kimball House farm and dairy, DeKalb County, 64 acres total, with two parcels described by Fulton Hardee Center and Sugar Creek boundaries, including land once hosting a fish pond. Purchase terms: one-third cash, balance six and twelve months at 7 percent interest. Sold to satisfy debts and distribute assets. L DeGIVE, Executor. May 18, 2 June 14.

Georgia Fulton County Court of Ordinary Charles Beerman Kimball House DeKalb Corden Fulton and Hardes Streets Fulton Street Sugar Creek Center Street Hardee Street Thomas Y. Higembathem Levy W. Scoville

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Water powers municipal public works bridges and buildings contracts for construction. LD TEACKLE QUINBY ATTORNEY AT LAW 82 50 Equitable Phoisigi Atlanta Ga Sera Atlanta Ga BRT Dorsey P H Brewster Albert Howell Jr DORSEY BREWSTER HOWELL Offices 203 204 205 2m 207 205 0 24 and 23 Law building Pryor and Humer stresta Atlanta Ga Lone distance teles Phone 620

Teackle Quinby Equitable Phoisigi Atlanta Sera BRT Dorsey P. H. Brewster Albert Howell Brewster &Howell Law Pryor and Humer

Grand Jury Probes Atlanta Justice Courts Records

A Grand Jury committee led by P. F. Clarke and Ulysses Lewis is examining books of Atlanta's justices of the peace. They have reviewed Justice J. G. Bloodworth and are to examine Justice E. H. Orr next. The panel may accept complaints about court methods and hold hearings. Work continues through the week with a report anticipated after full review.

Grand Jury Justice Courts P. F. Clarke Ulysses Lewis Justices of the Peace of Atlanta J. G. Bloadworth E. H. Orr Justice Eourts Crand Jury

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