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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1902

Page

4

Seaboard appoints Charles B Ryan general passenger agent

Charles B Ryan of Cincinnati has been named general passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line, effective June 4, succeeding R. E. I. Bunch. Ryan, born May 16 1856 in Virginia, has long held rail passenger roles in the Chesapeake and Ohio system and Cincinnati, praised for his ability and character by colleagues.

Charles B. Ryan Cincinnati Asapeake Ohio Seaboard Air Line Ryan Atlanta R. EH. I. Bunch Virginia Marysville Seminary Richmond and Petersburg Chesapeake and Ohio W. E. Christian Seaboard Vine Mr. Ryan Charley Ryan C. W. Smith Richmond M. E. Ingalls H. W. Fuller South H W. Fuller

Increase in Bank Clearings Shows Healthy Five Day Gain

Banks report a five day increase of 344313.10 in clearings, totaling 1418955.75 for the week. This surpasses the prior year’s five day totals and marks one of the best showing of the year for the banking sector.

WSCL

Railroad commission delays ruling on rule changes for switching

State railroad body heard no decision on amendments to rules 25 and 30, inviting boards of trade from Savannah Macon Augusta and other cities to state views. Atlanta merchants protested a move to classify certain freight movements as transportation raising minimum haul rates. The commission also revised rates for marble furniture and jars and directed new livestock weight estimates for partial car loads.

Railroad Commission Boards of Trade Savannah Macort Augusta Atlanta Chamber of Commerce H. T. Moore Freight Bureau Commission Atlanta American Cotton Company Atlantic, Valdosta and Western Railroad Haylow Georgia

Mrs Rachel Meyer Dead in Pryor Street Residence

Mrs. Rachel Meyer died yesterday morning at 10 o clock at her Pryor street home. She was wife of Leon Meyer and mother of Mrs. I H Oppenheim Mrs Henry Rosenfeld of Cincinnati and others. Funeral services will be held at her residence tomorrow at 10 o clock with interment in Oakland cemetery. Pallbearers include H L Kahn Joe Gershon Joseph Fuld A Rosenfeld Monroe Z Bickart A Brnethenthal I Schoen John Murphy Joseph C Mellchamp and G A Gessler.

Rachel Meyer Pryor Street Meyer Leon Meyer I. H. Oppenheim Henry Rosenfeld Cincinnati Sarah Meyer Jillike E. Meyer Oakland Cemetery H. L. Kahn Joe Gershon Joseph Fuld A. Rosenfeld Monroe Z. Bickart A. Brnethenthal I. Schoen John Murphy Joseph C. MelHchamp G. A. Gessler LA. Oppenheim Henry L. Rosenfeld Sod South Pryor Street OCak+ land H. M. Patterson H. L G. O. Williams Moreland Aves Mue H M. Patterson W. A Albright J. W. Young A. D. Reeves D. P. Overby George E. Johnson G. R. Lythg

Residence property sold at auction on Peachtree streets

Thirty two lots on Peachtree Eleventh Juniper and Piedmont sold at public auction yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. Forrest Adair for G W Adair reports a brisk bidding and total proceeds of 29171.50 from buyers including R A Donaldson J Regenstein J H Ewing and W T Comer. About 150 attendees and many ladies observed the sale.

Peachtree Eleventh Juniper Piedmont Forrest Adair G. W. Adair Preachtree Juniper Streets Piedmont Avenue B. F. Walker R. A. Donaldson J. Regenstein J. H. Ewing A. P

Loss of strength cured by RU-TER-BA doses

A short note claims that loss of strength and general debility are quickly removed by a few doses of RU-TER-BA. The language suggests an older patent remedy claim without additional context.

Henry Grady Debating Club Elects Officers

The Henry Grady Debating Club held its quarterly election last night. Aldine Chambers was named president with Marvin Roane as vice president, W. M. Newton secretary, T. O. Hathcock assistant secretary, O. H. Puckett treasurer, and A. B. Warner chaplain. Chambers, the new president, has been an enthusiastic member and former vice president. Judge Russell Shirley retires after a successful administration.

Henry Grady Debating Club Chambers Aldine Chambers Marvin Roane W. M. Newton T. O. Hathcock O. H. Puckett A. B. Warner Judge Russell Shirley

Salvation Army Defended by Captain Andrews in Atlanta

Staff Captain M A Andrews defends Mrs May Elliott and Miss Ada Arrant against unjust charges. He explains Elliott works for a local tailor and Arrant endured family mistreatment before seeking work at Nunnally’s pants factory. He calls for court and press protection of the innocent and praises the Salvation Army’s humane work in Atlanta.

M. A. Andrews Salvation Army A. Andrews Constitution May Eliott Ada Arrant Belior Atlanta Constitution May Elliott E. M. Roberts Roberts Nunnally Ellott Elliott Miss Arrant Atlanta

Dr Purser to Preach First Sermon at West End

Rev Dr John I Purser new pastor of West End Baptist Church will arrive with his family mid next week and take up temporary residence with a church member while a parsonage is prepared. He will preach his first sermon on Sunday June 8 and begin work midweek, resigning from Opelika Church.

West End Baptist Church John I. Purser H. P. Heifner Purser Wil Opelka

Officers Exonerated In Magnolias Case

Police Commissioners absolved F. C. McHntire and F. J. Cowan of taking flowers from John Broomhead on Whitehall Street. Evidence showed magnolining in two other yards with permission. verdict was unanimous not guilty. Prosecution witness Edward Chapman claimed yard entry, but officers admitted magnolining elsewhere. two women testified consent was given.

McHntire Cowan F. C. McHntire F. J. Cowan John Broomhead Whitehall Street Edward Chapman

Resolutions on Doctor Bighams Appointment as Senior Book Agent

Atlanta district ministers adopt resolutions on Dr R J Bighams election as senior book agent at Nashville. They express sorrow at his departure from the district, commend his leadership, pledge support for his new duties, and authorize copies for the secretary and city papers.

R. J. Bigham Atlanta Methodist Church Nashville General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Dailax Tex D.D General Conference North Georgia Conference RB. J. Bigham Wesleyan and Nashville Chinaan

Market Grocery Item List From Fragment

A fragment lists assorted food items including Package Crackers Kinds package Canned Salmon Veal Loaf Vienna Sausage German Kale per neck and 20 New Irish Potatoes qua. The note resembles a pantry or store list page entry with varied goods.

Vienna

Streetcar Route Changes On Whitehall Area Notice

Beginning Saturday morning May 31 and continuing until paving on Whitehall street is finished Route 5 Capitol avenue and West Peachtree Route 15 Central avenue and Lakewood and Route 18 Forest avenue and Woodward avenue will travel via Mitchell and Broad streets instead of Whitehall and Whitehall street viaduct Patrons should take notice.

Whitehall Street Capitol Avenue West Peachtree Central Avenue Lakewood Forrest Avenue Woodward Avenue Mitchell Broad Streets Whitehall and

Weather Forecast and Bee Tree Hunting Tale

Washington reports a weekend forecast across several states with showers in many areas and variable winds. The Weather section also includes a Georgia note of partly cloudy skies and Western Florida showers. A Washington Star interview recounts hunting bee trees by Assistant Secretary Taylor, describing a method to locate honey by observing bees and their flight patterns to find the hollow tree.

Washington Georgia Tennessee Fexas Virginia South Carolina Florida Alabama Louisiana Kentucky Washington Star New York Taylor Treasury Department

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