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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1902

Page

12

Wade Appeal In Unusual Case Aims At Treatment

Atlanta physician Dr Willis B Parks endorses a charity appeal for an inebriate man in dire need. The Constitution will pay half the suggested hospital treatment cost. readers may contribute to a relief fund via the newspaper, with donors kept informed.

Parks Willis B. Parks Atlanta Sunshine Martinique Nan Grady Hospital vWiew Constitution

Elkes Triumph in Coli seum Mile Motor Pace Race

At the Coli seum here tonight the half mile motor paced race between Harry Hikes and Basil de Guichard of France was won by Harry Elkes by 1-4 lap. One time was 4a7-0.

Harry Elkes Providence Harry Hikes Basil de Guichard France

Bald Defeats Fisher in Buffalo Bicycle Showdown

Eddie C Bald celebrated his return to the bicycle track by defeating Johnnie Fisher of Chicago at the Buffalo Athletic Field this afternoon. The match was three heats per tile. Bald won in two straight heats with times in the first heat 2:09 2-5 and the second heat 2:61 1/2-2.

Bald Fisher Buffalo Eddie C Bald Johnnie Fisher Chicago Buffalo Athletic Field

Lajoie and Bernhard Sign Four-Year Cleveland Pact

Manager W A Armour announced from Washington that Nap Lajoie and Jim Bernhard agreed to a four year contract with the Cleveland club. Lajoie to earn 7000 annually and Bernhard 3000, to be paid whether playing rights are granted or not.

Lajoie Bernhard Cleveland Ohio W A. Armour Washington

Aged Confederate Veteran Ejected Over 3 Dollar Rent

An elderly Confederate veteran J C King and his wife were ousted from their room at 4% Decatur Street after rent of 3 fell due. A bailiff moved the couple's dilapidated belongings to a street pile as the crowd watched. The couple, with no money, faced an uncertain night awaiting a judge. King, once in the Third Georgia, and Elis King suffered rheumatism and heart disease, making work impossible. A neighbor had helped pay rent previously, but payments stopped prompting the dispossessory warrant. The scene drew red lights and police persuasion to move to the station for the night, though the couple stayed with their goods.

J. C. King Decatur Street Justce Court King Elis Atlanta Justice of the Peace Landrum Third Georgle John Milledge Mitchell Alabama St H. Wilensky Battle of Pittsburg Marietta Street Lemke & Wilensky Whitehall St Whitehall

Lily of the Field Bridegroom Heads to Church on Wedding Day

The speaker mocks a suitor likened to Solomon with grand claims of due cause and May queen status. Amid playful verses, the central figure hurries toward a church wedding, while the milieu hints at village or family traditions and comic tone.

Solomon

J. D. Couch Dies After Long Coca Cola Service

J D Couch aged 33 and long associated with the Coca Cola Company died last night at S T Dobbs residence in Inman Park. He was single and leaves no relatives in this area. Funeral services are set for 4 PM at the Dobbs home with burial in Villa Rica.

Coca-Cola Company J. D. Couch Woo S. T. Dobbs Inman Park Mr. Couch Dobbs Villa Rica

Illino is Fish Story Catching Black Bass With Plate

Yaul R. Lewis, Amboy court reporter, fished before court today and returned with a large black bass bearing a small silver plate marked 1692. A second fisherman reportedly had a similarly marked bass, but the plates’ origin remains unclear. The quirky find may interest the person who attached the plate.

Yaul R. Lewis Amboy Lewis

BRIDGE BUILDER MIGHTY ART DESCRIBED AS TASK OF SWAINNER

A Century article profiles Frank W Swinner describing bridge building as a blend of skill daring and science. It details how long spans require complex calculations for stress, wind, temperature, and dynamic loads. Builders coordinate forged members through remote shops, hoists, and derricks, assembling vast girders at dizzy heights under harsh conditions.

Frank W Swinner Alte Plera

Venerable Gosnold the Smallest Massachusetts Town

The Byston Transcript notes Gosnold, Massachusetts, as the smallest town with 32 voters and a Cuttyhunk seat of government. It recalls the 32 residents today, the 32 souls wintering with Bartholomew Gosnold, and a humorous portrait of a Poobah selectman Veeder who fills many posts amid a sparse tree landscape and a modern board of health.

Massachusetts Byston Transcript Gosnold Woods Hole Uttyhunk Penikese Brassachusettee Bartholomew Gosnold America Cuttyhunk Board of Health Islands

Nelson Breaks a Record in Two 10 Mile Runs

In Atlantic City on May 30 Jos Nelson of Chicago broke the world's amateur 10 mile record twice, in the afternoon by fourteen seconds and in the evening by twelve. His opponent in both races was A. M. Courter of Newark.

Nelson Atlantic City N. Y Jos Nelson Chicago A. M. Courter Newark

Arrival and Departure Trains at Fellow Union Depot Atlanta Ga

Schedule lists arrivals from Jonesboro Savannah Macon and Hapeville with times. Also shows outbound trains to Nashville Marietta Memphis and Montgomery Selma LaGrange and notes Seaboard Air Line and West Point lines.

Genger Union Depot Atlanta Macom Hapeville Guvannah Jonesboro Macon Savannah Jonesboro Hopeville Westhen Ant Atlantic Nashville Marietta Marietta - Memphis Memphis Marietta - Nashville West Point Montgomery Montgomer Salma Montgomer Selma Selma LaGrange Seaboard Air Linh HA En

Southern Railway Trains Shave Atlanta

Rail service details list multiple daily trains with through sleeping cars to Cincinnati Birmingham Memphis and Kansas City and connections to Washington New York Boston and William to Richmond Norfolk and Columbus with various local routes and amenities including dining and lounge cars and through coaches. Station offices are listed as Himbesl House and Union Depot with city phone numbers.

Atlanta Cincinnati Brunswick Columbus Birmingham Memphis Kansas City Charlotte Danville Richmond Chattanooga Washington and Southwestern Limited Washington New York Macon New York Express Atanta Norfolk Maccon Pullman Alr Toccoa Louisville Giantopa Anniston Florida Limited Jacksonville Gocal OU. S Boston Himbesl House Union Depp Pot City Office Dee

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