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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1900

Page

8

Presbyterians to Meet Thursday in Atlanta Assembly

Preparations go ahead for the Southern Presbyterian general assembly to convene next Thursday at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Delegates from the south will be welcomed with organized seating, cards for cab transport, and hospitable housing as discussions likely cover creed revision and colored evangelization led by Rev. J. F. Cannon with Dr M. Palmer among notable attendees.

General Assembly Southern Presbyterian Church Central Presbyterian Church South Atlanta Presbyterling Mason and Dixon J. F. Cannon D.D St. Louis M. Palmer Southern Presbyterianism

Traveling Health Aid Syrup of Figs Ad

When traveling on pleasure or business, take four bottles of Syrup of Figs. It acts pleasantly and effectively on the kidneys and bowels, preventing fevers headaches and other sickness. Sold in 51 cent bottles by leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.

Ruggista California Fig Syrup Co

Crook Explains Love of Criminal Life in Atlanta Detention

A wandering suspect known as George Wilson spoke to city detectives for hours, admitting no offense. He argued crooks pursue crime with the same ardor as professionals in law or medicine, finding glory in outwitting police and planning further heists. He was released after hours with no charges.

Atlanta George Wilson

Southern Railway Low Rates From Atlanta in 1900

In aid of the penitential assembly Presbyterian church, Southern Railway offers reduced fare from all coupon stations to Atlanta with a final limit of June 3, 1900. Tickets valid May 15, 18, and 23, 1900, with two daily trains from Atlanta. Contact Painball House Office or Union Depot for details.

Atlanta Southern Railway Penal Assembly Presbyterian U. A Southern Hallway Avanta Painball House Union Depot Biorgan Bsen

Atlanta Boys in the Philippines Report From Manila

B A Brown and C H Brannan, privates in Sixth Infantry and reserve hospital corps, are two Atlanta youths serving in the Philippines. Brown, of Light Battery D, notes fellow Atlanta men Teabaut, Richard Allen, and Teagle while Brannan is son of Patrolman A D Brannan. Foot and Gray work in the adjutant general’s department in Manila. Battery D has fired 4786 rounds, a record for two light batteries.

Light Battery D Atlanta Gl Teabaut Richard Allen Young Teagle Brown Chauncy Foot Will P. Gray Adjutant General's Department Manila Brannan Philippines

Vindication of the Greek at Darktown matinee

A chaotic downtown scene unfolds as a small boy accuses a swarthy Greek vendor of assault over fruit and a banana sale. The recorder and judge scold the youths, while Giovana Gooternicht denies baiting the boy and court fines are considered. Another segment shows Alf Freak’s wine drunkenness leading to a fine, and Sister Emanuel facing blockading charges in Darktown.

de Banan de Pennutta Giovana Godernicht Glogana Gooternicht Giovana Gooternicht Giovana Tin Giovana Gooteraicnt Darktown Mc Meester Alfreed Elred Fricht Wes Bremen Freak

Death of Mrs Townsend Emily Morris Townsend

Mrs Emily Mae Townsend wife of Wesley J Townsend of Augusta died Saturday morning at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W Morris 240 Hilliard Street after illness she was formerly Miss Emily Morris and was widely known and greatly admired her death brings sorrow to many households and friends across the city

Emily Mae Townsend Wesley J. Townsend Augusta

General Assembly Presbyterian Church Trip Offers Low Rates

Atlanta May 17 26 1800 low rates via Southern Railway sale from all ticket stations May 15 1 cent May 29 tickets to Atlanta at one fare round trip information from ticket agent or Brooks Morgan district passenger agent

Atlanta Southern Railway Brooks Morgan

Chattanooga Trip Offer by Southern Railway

Chattanooga and return four dollar ten cents via Southern railway. Tickets on sale May 15 18 limited May 26. Southern fastest four daily trains each way. Information at Kimball House corner and Union Depot.

Chattanooga Southern Railway Southern Kimball House Corner Union Depot

Travel Reduced Fares to New Orleans for 1900 Conv

The Travelers Protective Association announces low round trip fares via Southern Railway for the May 21 to 26 1900 gathering in New Orleans. Tickets on sale May 12 at the city ticket office Kimball House or Union Depot with return by May 2. Contact Brooks Morgan DPA for details. Advertising text on blankbooks and office supplies offered by John M. Miller Co. Also a political call supporting Harwell for tax receiver with Dozier as captain.

New Orleans Southern Railway 12Th Kimball House Union Depot Brooks Morgan DPA John M. Miller Co Marietta Areet James H Constitution Turnerville Talliniah Falls I Geose & Trust Co Macon

Amateur Denny Leads at Louisville Track Races

In Lousville May 13 crowds watched Owen Kimble stage a strong day at Mountain Ferry Park with McFarland and Stevens dominating professional events. Frank Denny won the amateur one third mile from scratch in 41 seconds while Stevens edged Kimble in the open professional races.

Loulaville Mountain Ferry Park Owen Kimble National Cycling Association Frank Denny Buffalo Tode Clarm Zimmy California McFarland Stevens Tom Cooper Detroit Bald Kiser Canad Denny W. Roberts Louisville P. Hickman Birmingham FL A. McFarland San Jose Cal C. L. Stevens Ottumwa Towa al Newhouse Stone Denver Butz New Haven Newkirk Chicago Kimbls Newhouse Cooper F. Denny William Roberts Ped Hickman L. Stevens Iowa Woon Gwen Kimble Hutz Maya Ant Trelawney Wat Poyntz Denman’ Thompson Dr. Preston Porter B Longfin the Conqueror Silverdale Furme- Beancu Schur Puit Aureu Voliluler Dede Clara Mead Arcturius la Grange Trebor Pension Scrivener Morris Park Calny Sanders Chappaqua Manger Hardy Pardee George Keen St. Cloud Oliver Fe Odeal Gullien MeMwkin Pustl Erestidigitator Belle of Lazy Contrary Livieavre Olea Mills Hanover Contend the Snapper All Green Lightning The Puritan Elkhorn Priace of Melrose Flatter Glad Run Zap Colonel Chester King Peppa the Rhymer Alphonso Collear Tobuk Woodspike Sseaugallant Golden Age Goddess of Night Looking Gluga Club Hopper the Kentuckian Sutumn Lady Lindsey Big Hulda Wythe King Bramble Afantteban Fonsdew George Caldwell Uulmavle Cunidity Elsie Skip Candlu Kriss Kringle Flux Spiner Chappauna Vutoun Benjour Rhinelander Exit Walt Not Kentuckian Chappavan Withersmile Queen Ofi Song Brick Ten Candies Radford Yaluces Huandeum Robert Metcalf

National League Games Feature Chicago Comeback

Chicago and New York clash as Griffith struggles and three costly misplays aid Chicago’s late surge. Van Haltren makes a spectacular grab. Carrick and Hawley struggle as Chicago narrows the gap in a 9 to 10 loss. Attendance 930. Batteries Griffith Chance Carrick Hawley Bowerman Umpire O Day. Time 2 45.

Chicago New York Griffith Hawley Carrick Wawtey van Haltren Chance Bowerman O'Day Pittsburg Cincinnati Barrett Crawford Hahn Newton Leever Peitz Zimmer Swartwood St. Louis Brooklyn Jones Detroit Buffalo Milwaukee New

Bass Drum Beater Arrested in Unique Police Case

Edward Barton, bass drum player for the Salvation Army, was arrested on a nuisance charge for beating his drum too loudly on the street. The Recorder’s Court was to hear the case, with police citing store complaints and a nearby restaurant owner’s grievances. Salvation Army denies excess noise and claims bias, while police insist on limits to street noise.

Edward Barton Salvation Army Recorder’s Court Dobbing Barton

Barbecue Today at Scarratt's Grove Sunset Avenue

A barbecue is held today at Scarratt's grove on Sunset avenue from 10 in the morning to sunset with speeches and refreshments. Invitations have been issued including candidates and friends. Tomorrow speeches will discuss primary prospects and attendees include candidates and friends. streetcars on Mitchell and Magnolia pass by the post office near the grove.

Scarratt’s Grove Sunset Avenue Scarratt's Grove Mitchell Magnolia Streets

Patent medicine claim for convalescent drink marketed in Atlanta

An advertisement describes a bottled health drink made of certified materials by the Anheuser-Busch Aes'n. It is recommended for feeble and convalescent people and stated to be suitable for the weakest stomach. The product is for sale by all druggists and through Potts Thompson tale Co wholesale dealers in Atlanta.

Anheuser-Busch Potts-Thompson Tale Co Atlanta

Race riot on trolley car in Oakland ends uneasy

A Saturday night clash on a trolley car between whites and blacks in Oakland left three Negroes with head injuries from sticks and a white man wounded by a stone. The car, carrying mainly whites, was met by a large Black crowd in the suburbs. Police and deputies intervened with a calm motorman and conductor helping to calm the scene. the journey continued to East Point and the disturbance did not resume.

Oakland East Point

Hypnotism Exhibition Tonight by Professor Caldwell

Professor Caldwell, a renowned hypnotist, will perform at 8 p m this evening at 422 Gordon Street, home of Mrs. Frank L. Stanton, for West End Christian church building fund. Ladies' Aid Society runs the event with lawn refreshments. entry is 15 cents. Trinity Sunday School Picnic planned for Lithia Springs next Saturday May 19 with a special train for a large crowd. Flood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a constitutional remedy for catarrh of head throat stomach bowels or bladder.

Caldwell Frank L. Stanton Gordon Street West End Christian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Trinity Sunday School Lithia Springs Flood

Real Estate and Loans Firm Offers Homes in North Atlanta

Thos H Northen Walker Danson NORTHEN & DUNSON real estate and loans advertise eight room two story house with street paving water gas on Woodward avenue for 2250 dollars with easy terms. They list many new homes on Peachtree West Peachtree Piedmont North avenue Ponce de Leon Kimball and more and offer grave lots on electric line to Brookwood. Also seeking buyers sellers or borrowers, call on Northen & Dawson Dell 2187. Agents wanted with high commissions and proven sales results. Monro Mortgage Co LaCrosse Wis S122.

H. Northen Walker Danson Northen & Dunson Equitable Woodward Avenue Atlanta Peachtree West Peachtree Piedmont Avenue North Avenue Ponce de Leon Avenue Kimball Street Brookwood Peachtree Street Northen & Dawson Dell Telephone

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