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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
4
Bettie Weaver is brought before Recorder Broyles for smashing jugs in a Crooked Alley protest. A chorus of witnesses and a comedic exchange reveal motives tied to prohibition zeal and a life on the promenade.
Jacksonville validates tickets via A W Fritot after May 17 as the Jacksonville Terminal Company shifts operations. Colonel E C Machen, linked to Brunswick and Birmingham, faced a million dollar policy reversal in insurance talk. Flovilla and Indian Spring rail line begins summer service, Seaboard Air Line sponsors a noon May 19 sleeper to Old Point, and Knights of Pythias hold a May trip to Austell. Plant system and Atlantic Coast Line formal merger filed with Secretary of State Phil Cook. price stated as one dollar. Knights Templar special departs for Savannah with 151 passengers, three Pullmans, two coaches and a baggage car.
Railroads will provide especially reasonable rates for the assembly and already prospective excursionists from this locality are making their railroad arrangements.
Two personal injury suits totaling 15000 were filed against Georgia Railway and Electric Company after an alleged Monday crash near Inman Park. Mrs Annie Key seeks 10000 for herself and 35000 as next friend for her 13 year old granddaughter Neile Hampton. Key claims they were struck when the defendant’s car failed to warn, causing them to be hurled onto the pavement while the motorman allegedly induced her to sign a disclaimer she did not read. Both suits by Ed Williams. Judge Lumpkin awards fees in Dohme Corrigan case. receiver and counsel get 200 each.
The will of the late Dr. Hiram Mozley was filed for probate. Estate valued at 50,000 with L Rosser named executor. Wife Ada receives the home Mozley Place and household goods. After her death the home passes to daughter Pearl Gay, then revert to the estate. Monthly allowances set and family shares prorated among children after death. Lemon Elixir business to continue if dividends. remainder to Georgia state or U.S. bonds.
A minister's wife describes her struggle with coffee during nurse training, marked by nervousness and bilious attacks. She quits coffee, starts Postum Food Coffee, and after months reports steadier nerves and no further attacks. Her name is requested withheld.
A F Liebman advertises several attractive building lots ranging from 50 to 100 feet in front and 300 feet deep on the chert drive to Hast Point. The property is in a fine residence district with access to street car, Central and A W P EB RB services. Prices are low and favorable terms are offered to buyers willing to improve the lots.
The Bowden Lithia Spring grounds at Lithia Springs Georgia are open to the public under permission granted on application to the executors of EE W Marsh of 352 Gould Building City. Sweetwater Park Hotel has new management and is open to guests.
Washington weather summary lists Wednesday and Thursday forecasts for multiple states. Georgia and Alabama expect partly cloudy days with chances of showers in some areas, while Florida and Texas show a mix of showers and fair winds. Virginia and Arkansas show showers early with cooler or warmer conditions later, and winds range from light to fresh, mostly southerly.
Southern Railway offers multiple daily through sleeping cars and locals from Atlanta to Cincinnati Birmingham Memphis Columbus Washington New York and beyond. Through Sleeping Car service to Cincinnati Louisville and Jacksonville. dining and observation cars on the Washington line. arrivals to Washington 9 am and New York 6 23 am with connections to Boston.
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