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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1900

Page

7

Children’s Day at Beach Show Highlights Prize Sales

On Children’s Day at the Guards’ Armory the Atlantic Beach Kennel Club show drew a large crowd. Edgewood Hooligan sold for 310 to Mrs. Robert J. Lowry of the city, while several other dogs including Shettielder and Belvidere entries changed hands for notable sums as steadiest sales of the day. Major J M Taylor praised the exhibit and predicted strong success for the Atlanta Avenues Club event. The prize fund totals over 1,000 dollars and will be paid immediately.

St. Bernards Edgewood Prant Dole New Haven Conn Robert J. Lowry Crystal Palace Exholsion London Shettielder Joseph Thompson Brookwood Leividere Vicerena Belvidere Atlanta Ed L. Wight Albany Helviders Benny WH Downing Norfolk Kennel Club Beacon Rightaway Woodcote Wonder Colliés Beacon Edgewood Preciosa Armory Unc J M Taylor Rutherford Ihibson Atlanta Avenues North Georgia Charles Vale Duke Edgar Saltus H.C. Chatfield-Taylor Reginald de Koven Countess of Warwick Great Britain Broadway New York

Savannah Thunderbolt and Isla of Hope Railway case reargued

Supreme Court of Georgia announces May 11 1900 decisions and resumption of case arguments. The Savannah Thunderbolt and Isla of Hope Railway Company Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah case will be reargued starting with the Demiurge Circuit and continuing until Brunswick Circuit arguments conclude.

Pipriday Brunswick Savannah Thunderbolt Isla of Hope Railway Company Savannah

Legal notes from Hall superior court cases with judgments

A compilation of opinions from Hall and surrounding circuits noting cross bill questions, trial errors, and evidentiary rulings. Key items include the deference to cross bils of exceptions, robbery and character witness issues, will interpretations, pledge deliveries, duels over residence, tax liens, alibi instructions, and contempt language, with several verdicts reversed or affirmed. Justice Fish absent. multiple judges concur or dissent as indicated.

Justice Fish Smith Fish Dean & Hobbs H Prior J C. Boone H. H. Parry

Court grants Lucas third trial after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court reversed DeKalb County's judgment in the Will Lucas case, ordering a new trial for the murder of Robert F Davis on May 12, 1899. The court found error in not instructing on confessed statements without corroborating evidence and reinstated Lucas to pursue a fair retrial.

Lucas Vy Candler Thetra Dudge Fish Ho i. Jones Green & McKinney M Terrell Elmsey John & Travis Parks State Littlejohn Sumter Superior Court Cobb Supreme Court Superior Court DeKalb County Whi Lucas Toruse Robert F Davis Luces Court of Last Resort Penchey Bankston Sollester Kimsey Stone Mountain Circuit Lucas Green & McKinney H C Jones Cander Robert Davis Devatur Winchester Cass Wil Will Lucay DeKalb Lucas Oasis Mercs Fise Will Lucas

Piles Cured Without the Knife Promise

Pazo Appointment promises piles cured without the knife with a refund by the druggist if it fails. MO M. Miller Co at 39 Marietta Street is noted as a popular source for books stationery and writing materials with prices just below competitors multiply promoted.

MO. M. Miller CO Marietta Street

Fire and jailbreak at Calaboose in Fort Valley

A prisoner locked up by the marshal at Robert yesterday afternoon set fire to the Calaboose last night. The jail burned almost completely before the fire was discovered. The note hints at a safe remedy but lacks details.

Calaboose Fort Valley Rober Bond

Fee System Is Commended At Fulton County Meeting

Citizens gathered at Fulton County Hall under Charles I Branan to decide on county fee pay. W H Venable chaired as resolutions praising current fees were adopted amid opposition from Hunvey Johnson and Charles Branan.

Charles I. Branen Branan W_H Venable Reuben Arnold Fulton Hunvey Johnson Charles Branan

Shash Shires Readies French Style Embroidered Blouse

Shash Shires unveils a Washingham blouse with extra wide flounce and small bottom ruffle. The design features a puff embroidery at the neck and embroidery trimmed sleeves and neck, offered at 50c in special value.

Washingham Wallace Ace

No Right to Ugliness A Health Advice Broadside

A vintage salvage ad claims women must stay healthy to be attractive and warns that weak nerves constipation or kidney trouble spoil the complexion. Electric Bitters is touted as the best medicine to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify the blood, promising strong nerves bright eyes and smooth skin for 50 cents at drug stores.

Court to hear briefs on city tax for street railroads

Important issue argued as the court prepares to hear the Savannah Thunderbolt case on whether municipalities may impose a business tax on street railways. briefs from several municipalities are expected. The croquet note mentions cheap wearable material sets from Muller.

Supreme Court Savannah Savannah Thunderbolt Fce 84- Yonpah Unders Aed Supeme Court Brunguteh Brkt Muller Martetta Street

Examination for City Teachers Today at Boya High

The regular annual examination for public school teaching positions will be held today at Boya High School at Courtland Avenue and Gilmer Streets. It opens at 3 o clock in the morning and will likely take the entire day. Applicants will be admitted regardless of race, with separate rooms for white and colored candidates. Superintendent Slaton notes inquiries from several states and expects some distant applicants.

Boya High School Courtland Avenue Gilmer Streets Wo F Slaton

Funeral of Annie Hurt in Fort Valley

The remains of little Annie Gray Hurt, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Hurt of Macon, were brought to Fort Valley and interred in Oaklawn cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev T D El of Macon from the home of Mrs Barts father, the Rev M Gray, with Dr C D Hurt of Atlanta in attendance.

Annie Hurt Fort Valley Annie Gray Hurt C. Hurt Macon Oaklawn T. D. el Mra’ Barts M. Gray C. D. Hurt Atlant Fed

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