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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1902

Page

8

Governor Aycock in Salem Honor Guests Arrive for Weeklong Festivities

Governor Aycock and Senator Clark of Montana arrive in Winston-Salem to a large reception and luncheon. Thousands attend a college reception, Daughters of the American Revolution chapter organized, and a history tableaux in Salem square recounting Raleigh, Wachovia, and early settlement. Governor Aycock and Senator Clark to speak at closing day as cornerstone of memorial hall is laid.

Winston-Salem N. C Aycock Clark Montana W. N Reynolds Barber and Miller Donald McLean New York Henry Walter Raleigh White Salem Mecklenburg Bethabara Wachovia Tryon Cornwalls George Washington Academy Senator Clark

New Banks for Columbia Erect Twelve and Seven Story Buildings

In Columbia South Carolina on May 23 a twelve story steel frame building will rise where Shia stood at Main and Washington, housing a bank on the lower floor. Across the street the Carolina National Bank plans a seven story granite building for offices and bank use, totaling about 475000 in investment. Also noted is a police reversal allowing slot machines, a train accident injuring a man on the Sea Board trestle, and the State Press Association’s annual Georgetown meeting.

Columbia S. C Main Washington Streets Loan and Exchange Bank Columbia Opera House Carolina National Bank Carolina Bank

North Georgia Fruit Growers to Meet in Adairsville

The North Georgia Fruit Growers Association will convene in Adairsville starting Thursday night and continue through Friday. President G H Miller of Rome will preside and deliver the annual address as members discuss cantaloupes, fruit growing topics, and program highlights featuring speakers from Atlanta and state agricultural officials.

Rome North Georgia Fruit ,Growers' Association Adairsville G. H. Miller The Baptist Church F. R. Richardson Atlanta John W. Akin Dr. Hunnicutt G. M. Boyd R J. Redding W. M. McKenzie Fiske J. c. Miller Addagyss H. Fulton W. M. Scott E. J. McRee Dr Bradley T. W. Harbin J. H. and J. €. Brownlee W. L. Hillhouse J. M. Davidson W. W. Trimble

Athens High School Graduation at Opera House

Athens Ga May 23 special graduation exercises of the Athens High School were held at the opera house with a packed audience. The program included essays, music, a pantomime and diploma ceremonies led by Judge J F Foster and Rev John D Mell. Graduates named include Elizabeth Brown Nellie Barrow Sadie Hodges Elizabeth Woods Addie Weatherly Salile May McElreath Massey Belle Saye Sadie Noland Ruth E Jones Hattie L Greene Carrie Ama Wier Carrie L Huggins Mary Lou Pledger Annie Lampkin Carline Barrett Samuel Lane Smoak William Leonard Erwin Ernest Michael Henry L Pope Rupert P Weatherly Walter Ellison Stone Frank McHubert W Harris Ketchum Hugh E Parker.

Athens Opera House Athens High School A. I. Hull Lass Prophecy Carrie Ama Wier Darline Barrett Burke J. F. Foster Presi Dent Board of Education John D. Mell Miss May Walden Erwin Vonderau Elizabeth Brown Nellie Barrow Sadie Hodges Elizabeth Woods Addie Weatherly Salile May McElreath Massey Belle Saye Sadie Noland Ruth E Jones Hattie LL Greene Carrie L. Huggins Mary Lou Pledger Annie Lampkin Carl

Funeral of William Lee Ellis in Macon

William Lee Ellis, longtime Macon public works commissioner, had funeral services at Christ Episcopal Church in Macon. The mayor and council attended, honoring a genial, punctual official. A Rose Hill Cemetery interment followed, with a procession and a set of unanimous resolutions praising his service and offering deepest sympathy to his widow.

Ellis Roland Ellis M J. Hatcher J. C. van Syckel A T. Holt J. W Wilcox IL. Massenbure W. H. Felton Frank Rogers Rose Hill Cemetery Pearson Willam Lee Elis Publice Works Savannnah William Lee Ellis Macon City of Coudgell

Miss Lilla Suttles Murdered Near Atlanta

In Athens on May 28 special dispatches report Miss Lilla Suttles, a State Normal school student, shot near Atlanta the previous days. A bullet grazing her hat narrowly missed her head as the incident followed an excursion from Athens to Tallulah Falls where Bullets were fired during an altercation involving Scott Jackson and Beott Jackson.

Scott Jackson Miss Suttles Athens Lilla Suttles Atlanta Millard Lee State Normal School Tallulah Falls Beott Jackson Fittman Mies Suttles

Andrew Female College Commencement at Cuthbert

In Cuthbert Georgia on May 27 special report notes Andrew Female College commencement events underway. Rev Alonzo Monk of Atlanta delivered the literary address yesterday morning to large audiences including visitors. Junior day featured essays by Nathalie Wade Leslie Annie Belle Martin Annie Lucas Florence Kimbrough Susie Lee Massee. Tonight's musical concert preceded commencement with senior essays and a baccalaureate address by President Bush. trustees reported on the graduating class composition.

Alonzo Monk Atlanta Cuthbert Andrew Female College Nathalie Wade Leslie Annie Belle Martin Annie Lucas Ochlocknee Misa Florence Kimbrough Weston Misa Susie Lee Massee Marshallville Bush Board of Trustees

Local Tyro Queens Seek Honors In Georgia Pageant

Ten contestants from Baconton Deverel Cuthbert Thomn ville Brin gon Bluffton Lisbon Jesup Ochlocknee vie for a regional scholarship. Names include May McCollum Guaste Lee Annie Mae Land Maggie McMichael Lila Burok Mattie Funderburke Dollie McLendon Pauline Shelly Maud Moore Anna Clarke Ruby Stevens in a county fair style event.

May McCollum Baconton Guaste Lee Deverel Annie Mae Land Cuthbert Maggie McMichael Ade City Fla Lila Burok Thomnville Mattie Funderburke Bringon Dollie McLendon Bluffton Pauline Shelly Maud Moore Lisbon Anna Clarke Jesup Ruby Stevens Ochlocknee

Roosevelt Invited To Visit Macon During Farmers Congress

In Macon Georgia on May 28 a special note states Mayor and council prepared an invitation for President Theodore Roosevelt to visit during the Farmers National Congress session in Macon on October 7 8 and 10 1902. A separate invitation from Harvie Jordan first vice president pledges cordial endorsement and asks Roosevelt to schedule his visit to suit his convenience.

Jordan Macon Roosevelt Farmers’ National Congress Wronticello Theodore Roosevelt U. S A Washington, D. C Georgia Congress Union Harvie Jordan

Agitating the Dispensary in Eufaula

Eufaula citizens debate the best path on a city dispensary with calls for a direct vote by residents to guide legislators. The issue sparks a heated, closely fought campaign with strong anti and pro sides pledging effort, and no reliable forecast of the outcome.

Eufaula Ala

North Georgia Epworth Leaguers to Meet in Augusta

Dalton May 28 Special Professor J G McLellar president of the North Georgia convention of Epworth Leaguers announces the session in Augusta June 5 to 8 with two conferences Savannah last May and a special car leaving Atlanta June 5 at 7 56 am railroads offering one third fare round trip with full fare paid to Augusta and a 20 cent return fare certificate Dalton area Leaguers expected to attend and delegates urged to send names to B E Lester Augusta Ga

Dalton J. G. McLellar North Georgia Epworth Leaguers Augusta Epworth Leagues of Georgia Ufe Savannah South B. E. Lester Augusta Ga Atlanta Epworth

Gulf States Historical Magazine to Launch in Montgomery

In Montgomery Alabama on May 1 a new Gulf States Historical Magazine will debut July 1. Thomas M Owen director of Alabama’s history department will serve as editor with Joel C DuBose of Birmingham as associate editor and business manager. The 160 page bi monthly publication will feature history literature and antiquities of the gulf states and nearby regions.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Mississippi Gulf States Thomas M. Owen History Department Joel c. DuBose Birmingham

Davidson Wins Southern Tennis Championship Contest

Washington May 28 John C Davidson defeated J Parmley Paret in two straight sets to win a southern championship match at the Bachelors Club courts. Davidson now has a strong chance to meet defending champion Little for the trophy this year. Cresson and Russ of San Antonio won their doubles preliminary, while Geoghegan and Clark of Washington teamed up to place in the doubles. Miss Moore defeated Miss Steele in a singles match and Miss Wimmer with Mr Paret captured the national doubles title in a preliminary round.

Washington John C. Davidson J. Parmley Paret Davidson Messrs Cresson and Russ San Antonio Tex Geoghegan and Clark Washston Miss Moore Miss Steele Miss Wimmer Mr. Paret Misa Steele Baron Fraktenstein

Warner's Safe Cure Promoted by Washington Official

Mrs Frances W Gresham secretary treasurer Higher League of Educational Society Washington DC testifies Warner's Safe Cure cured her kidney trouble in four months A free trial bottle is offered to readers of The Constitution with a medical booklet and testimonials included by Warner's Safe Cure Co Rochester NY

Francis W. Gresham Higher League of Educational Society Washington, D. C Warner Constitution Warners Gate Cora Nooner Frances, Gresham Klaney Warners Warners Bate Cure Co Rochester Atlanta Constitution Howard Avenue New Orleans Tever R. McCarthy, JR Planters’ Club S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Negroes seek 500 million to quit United States

Chattanooga May 28 Special The International Emigration and Commercial Association, led by Bishop Turner and Dr Heard, sponsors a petition to Congress asking 500 million dollars to aid voluntary emigration of African Americans. The petition claims widespread oppression and calls for relocation abroad as a humane solution.

Chattanooga Tenn International Emigration and Commercial Association Turner Heard Liberia Cleveland Congress United States Turkey China

Verdict for Mrs Ingalls in partnership suit in Macon

In Macon Georgia today a superior court jury awarded Mrs Ingalls 1242.46 plus 7 percent interest from 1899. The case, Mrs Ingalls versus Henry J Lamar Jr trustee of H J Lamar Washington, sought money from the estate of the late Henry J Lamar Sr. for a sum owed to the late Dr John J Ingalls, husband of the plaintiff, who was in partnership in a drug business at Fourth and Poplar Streets.

Macon Ingalls Henry J. Lawar, Jr H .J. Lamar Washington Henry J. Lamar, Sr John J. Ingalls Henry J.lamar, Sr Fourth and Pophr Bireets

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