Water bonds bid opening planned in mayoral office
Bids for a $200,000 water bond issue are to be opened at noon in the mayor’s office with Mayor Milne, Comptroller Goldsmith, City Attorney Mayson, the finance committee and water board members present. One bid from the Germanic Loan and Banking Company of Atlanta has already arrived. Several proposals are expected from national and local firms as city officials anticipate advantageous terms due to Atlanta’s credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie Wes
Peter Clarke
Germanic Loan and Banking Company
Atlanta
Milne
Comptrofier
Goldsmith
Mayson
Council
Board of Water Commissioners
Dimtrick Pipe Company
Birmingham
Ala
Elity
Thomas J. Peeples
Jury Tours Plaintiff Property in City Suit
The Couch versus city case nears verdict as jurors inspected land eight miles away after a sewer discharge allegedly damaged property. The suit seeks two thousand dollars, and trial spanned several days with a verdict expected later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couch
Heid
Augusta swindler Henry P. Moore arrested on warrant
Henry P. Moore of Augusta was arrested aboard the Georgia railroad by an officer with a warrant accusing him of being a common cheat and swindler. The warrant, sworn by W Foote of Foote and Davies, found Moore with 100 in his pockets before confinement at the police barracks. He claimed ignorance of the charges and said Foote and Davies owed him. He also said he came to Atlanta to settle with them and would obtain counsel today to fight the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Moore
Augusta
Cutty
Foote & Davies
Foote
Mrs Sarsh Ozburnin Buried Yesterday
Mrs Sarah Ozburn died Sunday afternoon at 31 South Prior street and was buried yesterday morning at 10 30 at her residence. Dr J Walliion pastor of Trinity church led the service, assisted by Dr Walker Lewis. Death of Mrs William G Trenary. Mrs Trenary died at her College Park home Monday night after months of illness and funeral services were held there this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarsh Ozburnin
Sarah Ozburn
South Prior Street
Rsidence
J. Walliion
Trinity Church
Walker Lewis
William G. Trenary
Wiliam
Trenary
College Park
Widows Pension in Court Decision Hinge
Pension decisions for 2 600 applicants rest on Supreme Court ruling on public property fund. About 1 000 widows may receive around 30 each if finances allow, contingent on teachers being paid first. Lindsey awaits court ruling before releasing totals. favorable outcome essential for any payment this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
J. W. Tindsey
Treasury
Lindsey
Hia
Terrell
Vaudeville Planned at Piedmont Park This Summer
Vaudeville performances are planned at Exposition park this summer with the Georgia building converted into a theater. The fair association negotiates with amusement concerns to operate nightly attractions, featuring a stage on the north end and a floor and balcony with tables and chairs for a casual atmosphere. The park will be illuminated and kept in splendid condition to attract crowds seeking outdoor entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
Fair Association
Georgia
Vaudevie Performances
Fair Associaton
Atlanta
Library for Old Soldiers Books to Be Opened June 3
A drive to establish a library at the Soldiers home has received many valuable books and contributions should be sent to A Bruce at 707 Prudential building. The home opens June 3 with exercises at 10 am featuring prayers, addresses by state and local leaders, and invitations extend to Confederate groups and officials across Georgia and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bruce
Prudential Building
Soldiers’ Home
A. R. Holderby
W. L. Calhoun
George P. Harrison
T. Smith
W. T. Gary
C. A. Evans
W. #. Jenkins
Board of Trustees
Daughters of the Confederacy, Order of R. E. Lee
United Sons of the Confed- Children of the Confederacy
General Assembly of Georgia
Cit
Paul Jones and the Duchess of Chartres Friendship Recalled
In a reminiscence from a French mission era, Paul Jones is praised for his self‑education and naval prowess. The Duchess of Chartres, a royal supporter, hosted a luncheon and gifted him a watch, sparking a promise to “lay an English frigate at her feet.” The tale links Jones to a celebrated Paris banquet and a daring wager amid relics of naval conflicts and royal court life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Duchess of
Chartres
Jones
Captain Jones
France
Britain
Pan Jones
Aime
de Chartres
A. C
Paul Apes
Paris
Statling
Lorient
Sword
Testimony in Camp Creek damage suit ends early
The Camp Creek damage suit hearing concluded as plaintiffs offered no further evidence after defense rested. Both sides will have four and a half hours to argue, with the court to charge the jury around noon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Creek
United States
List of Teachers Ready for Next School Year
The school board met at Boys High for a second executive session to review the teachers list for the next year. Elections for teachers will be held June 8 with about 257 on the rolls and 25 new hires expected to fill rooms as summer enrollment grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Boys High School
Lst
Toerd
Deestrick Skule Teacher Briscoe Hurt at Rehearsal
The Deestrick Skule teacher Mr A C Briscoe was badly hurt during last night's rehearsal in a recess incident. Doctors report the right arm sprain will keep him from whipping a boy for about eight weeks. Tom Corrigan will take the role of teacher for the senior class. The Boy's High School senior class held a dance at Miss Maude Stokes's academy last week in honor of their girls.
New Eight Room House For Sale Near City School
For sale a new eight room house on the North side near the city school. Modern in every detail with all street improvements paid. Price four thousand dollars with five hundred cash and the balance on easy terms. Address to H. T. Inman.
Model Horse Show Arena Promises Peak Capacity and Modern Renovations
The arena undergoes extensive reconstruction to become a premier horse show building. It will seat 10 000 with a surrounding balcony and encircling boxes, a parade between arena and boxes, expanded stabling, raised box aisles, and a dazzling white interior lit by hundreds of arc lights, aiming to rival top facilities in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
United States
Rersong
Wieth
Nell Gwynne shines as summer stock thrills Atlanta crowds
The Grand stage hosts Nell Gwynne with Gordon Edwards and Ethel Barrington delivering strong performances in a vivid romantic costume production. Vaudeville by Baby Lund and the Goormans draws the crowd, while Press Eldridge’s commanding comic act anchors the show the audiences demand second viewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Gwynne
Pearse
Gordon Edwards
Charles
Ethel Barrington
Atelanta
Baby
Goolmans
Nat Goodwin
Baby Lund
the Goormans
Atlanta Theater Acts Delight Audiences With Variety
The Automobile Girl and a cute boy lead a bustling act praised for stage effects and laughter second only to Press Eldridge. Way and Maitland draw big crowds with Is Marriage a Failure, while Bush and Gordon impress with tumbling and acrobatic stunts. Carmen sisters charm with banjo duets. Matinee start moved to 3 30, drawing full houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Way
Maitland
Atlanta
Bush
Gordon
Carmen Sisters
Weekend excursion tickets at low rates to Tybee
Central of Georgia Railway announces weekend excursion tickets on near afternoon and evening trains with return validity from Tybee and Savannah after June 1 1901. Tickets at 1 Wall Street office and Union Depot Ark Atlanta. May 38 1901 update notes store hours set to 6 pm Saturdays by local clothing merchants list. Death notice for Mrs M Marsh widow of Captain J D Marsh, aged 76, died at daughter Mrs T H Caldwell's home in Bells C May 2 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railway
Tybee and Savanash
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Wall Street
Union Depot
Ark
Atlanta
Jace Old
George Muse Clothing Co
Esseman Bros
Esseman &, Weill
Hirsch Eres
the Globe Clothing Co
Essig Bros
M. R. Emmons & Co
M. Marsh
J. D. Marsh
T. H. Caldwell
Bells, C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Noe
GNE ‘Big
Germania Loan Company
Wesson
Ivy
Pape
Alhiye
Piedmont Park
Home
Atlans
Jung Sd
Ask Southern Railway
Attornsys
H. T. Inman
Coliseo
Anderson
Lyceum
Army of Fun
Hightower & Graves
Whitehall St
Fen 'G Sui
Edie
the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Richard A. McCurdy
Bank of England
Bank of France
Bank of Germany
Bank of Russia
Total
Piteovers
RE. F. Shedden
Wallace & Company
Iwyst
Savannah
Macon
Columbus
Rome
Albany
Americus
HI Cartha
North Pryor ST
Evans & Jett
Standard Ice Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!