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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1899

Page

11

Three Year Contract Stands in Atlanta Lighting Bid

City council rejects Councilman Thomson’s motion to reconsider the award of the electric lighting contract to Georgia Electric Light Company for three years. Atlanta Railway and Power Company submits a detailed three year alternative, urging bids stay in line with stated advertisement and warning that underground wiring rules could raise costs.

Thomson Georgia Electric Light Company General Council E. P. Burns Auanta Railway and Power Company Atlanta Burns Erskine Whitehall Street Henry L. Wilson As-Serger Committee On Georgia Morris Brandon Fulton Waa Mitchell Permiasabte Atlanta Railway and Power Company Counci Gentiamen Oura Anm Alanta Nish Etrest Thin Company Inite Ltd Atlanta Railway and Power CO E. Woodruff Electric Light Mayson Maddox W. 8. Thomson A. P. Thompson Pone A. D. Luck West End Holland Joseph A. Lambert Sexton

Atlanta city vote on five year contract amendment with utilities

City debated modifying a five year electric service contract to allow ending after three years with no extra charge, claiming substantial savings. Officials warned against reopening bids, while other items included clerical pay and cemetery plant housing. The narrative shifts to medical ad copy for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a money back pledge.

Sunset Central Special Offers Direct New Orleans to Denison Route

A new Sunset Central Special train from New Orleans to Denison Texas cuts transfers, with only one car change required for many Texas points. Southern Pacific emphasizes fast service to Dallas Houston and northern Texas, plus through Palace Tourist Sleepers via the Carolinas and Georgia. Contact W Fagan, Southern Pacific travel agent in Atlanta, for arrangements.

Sunset Central New Orleans Denison, Tex Southern Pacific Company Texas Poiata Central Texas Dallas Southern Pacific Houston Texas Central Georgia Palace North South Carolina California W. Fagan Kimball Rouse Atlante Patel Asi A Ce Hi Sen

Unveiling Winnie Davis Monument Nov 1899 Meeting U D C

Funeral notices and railway ads for Richmond trips from Atlanta with pricing, plus legal docket items from the Georgia Supreme Court and civil cases. Also mentions Isaaca Peng pens and Cheney's Expectorant for influenza.

Winnie Davis Southern Railway Richmond Atlanta Southern

Georgia State Fair and Agricultural Society Petition Proceedings

Petition seeks accounting and proper application of funds from the Georgia State Agricultural Society to pay petitioners debts. Requests appointment of a receiver and court orders directing Georgia State Agricultural Society and named individuals to appear in Fulton County Superior Court to answer the petition. Attorneys listed: Hardeman Davis Turner S A Camp J L Travib.

Georgia State Agricultural Rootery Georgia State Fair Georgia State Agricultural Society J. Pope Brown W. J. Northen James Barrett Hardeman, Davis & Turner A. Camp L. Travib

Prominent Attorneys Involved In Southern Home Case

The Southern Home Building and Loan Company receivership case opened in Judge Lumpkin's court with I M Tuttle leading the petition. The dense pleadings cover 33 pages for the petition and over 50 for the answer, detailing insolvency versus profitable operation. Testimony will occupy several days as books and papers flood the record. the hearing resumes at 3:30 this afternoon.

Southern Home Building and Loan Company I. M. Tuttle C. T. Hopkins L. P. Skeen L. Z. Rosser Smith & Peeples and Wimbish and Ellis

December 1899 Sheriff Sales for Atlanta Georgia

Printed on red paper, these December 1899 sheriff sale notices list multiple Fulton county properties in Atlanta with deeds filed for levy to satisfy fi fa judgments. Included are numerous land tracts in land lots 68, 74, and others in the 14th and 11th districts, targeting owners such as Ida P. Poole, H. A. Williams, William Angier, and Mary A. Freeman, among others, with lenders like the Mutual Loan and Banking Company and Southern Home Building and Loan Association named.

Atlanta Fulton County Georgia 14Th District Hapeville Road Levy Gale Ilda P. Ponle City Court of Oxiward N. Wright Ida P. Poole 14Th Pulton County Railroad Street Pryor Street Fortress Avenue Mth H. A. Willams Jefferson, Ga Mutual Loan and Banking Company H. A. Wiliams Henry Medlock St. Charles Avenue Summit Avenue Highland Avenue Hillard Street Hilliard Street EB. L. Jones G. W. Adair A. QO. Venable Southern Home Building and Loan Association A. C. Venable H. L. Angier Angier Avenue Rankin Algier Avenue Randolph Street North Avenue Morgan Street Lawshe Street Anger Avenue Lawshe'street William Angler Joseph Fourard William Angier Fulton Crawford Angter Saventy Mary A. Freeman DeKalb County Calvin Page Crowell Ira Harry Thomas W. D. Mitchell Latta Lee Baynes Weg. Baynes M. P4 Laura Lee Haynes Fulton Superior Court Seay Meee Ted F . Birs Law Haynes Bey i Lee Atty Nathan Benjamin J. St. Jones Ape Baptist Theological Institute Thyt US City Court of Atlanta Fn Jary Merchants and Mechanics’ BiFucan Company Nathan Benjimy Witty Life Estate EB. E. Moore City of Art Concanal Ton Streets Walton Street Cone Street William A. 1 John M. Moore W. A. Moore EB. E. Mogy Moore Fifa Ty City Court of Zh Dort Dillman Company Ma E. E. Moore Beny L. J James R. Edwards Leviela L. J. Hill Sittatra Fi Fulton Superior Cau Laura E. Henderson L. J. Bi Broyles Street Logan Street Broa Street Hill Street Bf Broyles E. N. Br Sa’ Beck N. R. Broyles Atlanta and Toad J. du Calas J. N. Caryland Collins H. Franklin H Franklin Marietta Jones Street Woodward Sot N& Page May McKinnon Nea Court of Atlanta Iseae Hirsch Mary McKinnot Pladeff Towit Jaudim County Georgia Alward 5 Wallace Street A. Q. Adams Georgia Hinman’s C. J. Stem C& Simmons Isso City Court of Ea O. Williams & Bro C. Mons

President Brown Talks on State Agricultural Society Debts

J Pope Brown president of the State Agricultural Society defends the treasury after Macon fair disputes. He recalls his 1897 start, denies knowledge of debts, and asserts all legitimate obligations have been or will be paid. He cites Atlanta’s $1000 aid and notes potential contract impacts if Macon fails to attract the next fair.

J. Pope Brown State Agricultural Society Macon Rome Atlanta W. O. Wadley McCormick Cobb County Loring Brown Agricultural Society Avanta

Burglary at James Bailey Home and Lunacy Trial

Waycross residents report burglars entering the James Bailey residence with unknown loss while Virgil C. Parker, a young carpenter, was found violent and tried for lunacy today and will be sent to the glylup. The third annual Waycross Fair Association exhibit opens tomorrow with Governor's Day on Wednesday and town decorations for the event.

Waycross James Bailey Virgil C. Parker Waycross Fair Association

Hathaway's treatment methods promoted as unique system

An advertisement-like page extols Dr. J. Newison Hathaway M D claiming his personal, individualized method cures blood diseases without dangerous drugs. It touts a new kidney test, a free book titled Manliness, vigor, health, and free consultation, with office in Atlanta. A Fulton County deed notice follows. The travelors' insurance company of Hartford is also listed.

Aoetara Hathaway Dr. Hathaway Tiank Hatha-' EE Way J. Newison Hathaway Dr. Hathaway & Co Bay South Broad St Atlanta

Great Treat for the Children at Edgewood Edgewood

Professor Gentry presents a school of performing dogs and ponies under a tent in the city on Edge wood avenue and Yonge street starting Wednesday November ath with shows at 4 20 and 8 oclock. A big troupe of monkey actors joins the dogs and ponies making the exhibit more attractive. Children ride ponies and pet the animals after the show. Admission is 5 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.

Professor Gentry Edgewood Avenue Yonge Street

North Carolina Railway Commission Appeal Planned

Democratic State Chairman Simmons says the North Carolina Railway Commission will appeal Judge Simonton's decision ruling the commission lacked power to tax railways. He notes likely appeals to the circuit court of appeals, possibly the Supreme Court, with $10,000,000 at stake. Leaders expect the legislature to act next June to restore broader taxing power.

North Carolina Railway Commission Simonton Raleigh N. C Simmons The Corporation Commission Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court

Trial of A jeweler and burglar case before judge

The Haskell case recalls A jeweler and burglar, with Judge Candler presiding. Prosecution and defense clash over indictment and evidence, delays noted as the case moves toward grand jury action. Will Etheridge and others face charges, while court sessions stall awaiting further action. a local dealer’s throat troubles are briefly mentioned.

Bruk Ciicourt Luther T. Arnold Haskell Candler Anderson Hinar Sterson J. L Cour Dalton

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Council Hanan Patent Kid Shoes Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Th. Hall Isaaca Peng John M. Miller Co Marietta Street Supreme Court of Georgia A. Plummer Tombn State Tom Cleveland Gilbert Morris Irene Mitchell Dunk Nimmons W. M. Craven Hezekiah Green Sam McKenzie Bert Penny Cheney Zumpkin Carter Carters John W. Nelms Standard Printing Ink Co Cincinnati Dominion Line Boston Queenstown U. S Mail Fitchburg Peter Lynch Whitehall St Deater Toregn Domesius Poe Pater Lynch Mitchel President Brown Georgia State Fair Association Mary W. Johnson Howell C. Erwin Lucy EB. Hill Sallie Co. Hagan James L. Johnson Superior Court D. Morrison Marletta Street Marletta Alf, Picke Haskell Wes Adolph Dryer Wessed Aneat Bull Columbus Margaret W.C. Court Offic
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