Atlanta Pioneer Leader William McConnell Dies at 86
William McConnell, a Confederate veteran and key Atlanta developer, died at 86. A Canton native who moved to Atlanta in 1849, he built the Broad Street bridge and shaped Fulton County projects, later guiding politics as a prominent figure in the Pioneer Society and First Methodist Church. He leaves six children and a funeral set for this afternoon in West End with Confederate Veterans and Pioneer Society escorts.
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S. T. Biggers
McConnell
Jackson Junty
Georgia
Histher
Atlanta
Canton
Marthasville
Future ‘2
Broad Street
Fcinl
Fulton County
Art McPherson
Lfe
High
Lrst Methodist Church
Anthony Murphy
L. E. Gresham
C. Jerome Mmons
C. Wi ‘Nes
Birmingham
Ala
H. I. McCon
Gainesville
H. H. Mcmnell
Anniston
West End
Co. ¥. Byrd
First Methodist Church
Oakland
Confederate Veterans of
Pioneer Society of Atlanta
Lowndes Calhoun
Pioneer Society
John Do. Jendrix
Augustus Shaw
John H. Mecason
C. W. Hunnicutt
Harry Krous
N. R. Fowler
Arlington Hotel
Southern Railway Macon Ticket Offer for Return Trip
Tickets on sale October 6 to 10 for a Macon and return fare of 2.64 dollars with a 24 hour extension until October 12. Rate open to all. Call Southern Railway ticket office Himball House at the depot corner for tickets and details.
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Macon
Southern Railway
Himball House
Goodwin May Be Candidate For Congress in 194
Colonel John B. Goodwin hints at entering the race for Congress in the fifth district. He denies a definite decision yet, citing pending friends’ requests and the time before the primary. Sheriff John W. Nelms says he will not run but may back Goodwin, boosting speculation in political circles.
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John B. Goodwin
Congress
Fifth
Lon Livingston
Goodwin
John W. Nelms
Colonel Goodwin
Dr. Nelms
Colonel Good
Democratic Fifth District Committee Meeting Set at Kimball House
Chairman Charles N. Allen calls Democratic Executive Committee members of Georgia's Fifth District to meet in Room 164 at the Kimball House Atlanta on Thursday October 9 1902 at 3 o clock pm. The session aims to mobilize support for Colonel L F Livingst on and to conduct other important business.
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Congressional Committee
Kimball House
Charles N. Allen
Democratic Executive Committee
Fifth Congressional District
Atlanta
Fion
Daniel McGill
Georgia
Decatur
Foom
Kimbal House
Alanta
M. Pathe
Batchelor Appointed Receiver for Rogowski Firms
Creditors filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States Court asking for a receiver for the A Rogowski business in Griffin and McDonough. Judge Newman named W A Batchelor of Atlanta as receiver and he took charge in both towns. Rogowski ran a dry goods store and saloon in Griffin and a dry goods store in McDonough. Estimated liabilities about 322,500 with assets around 10 000 to 12 000. Attorneys Mayson Hill and McGill filed the petition.
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A. Rogowski
Griffin and
Griffin
McDonough
Mayson, Hill & McGill
New Trial Denied in James Alexander Case
James Alexander, a servant for Major Stevens, was convicted of theft and embezzlement. Judge William T. Newman denied a new trial, ruling the verdict supported by evidence and that any improper language by the assistant district attorney did not prejudice the defendant. Alexander, jailed since verdict, faces three years in federal prison and a $1,000 fine.
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James Alexander
Stevens
United States Army
William T. Newman
Johnson and Malone
Bell
Newman
Excepton
Alexander
Popular Fallacy About Major Shows Debunked
Examines a widespread myth that Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Enormous Shows split across cities then unite elsewhere. Declares the idea physically impossible and never practiced. Promises the full, unchanged presentation will arrive here Friday October 10.
Cheap October Rail Fares From Atlanta to West Coast
J F Van Rensselaer, General Agent at 13 Peachtree St, advertises low October railroad rates on Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Fares include $37.85 Atlanta to California and $42.25 to Portland Seattle Tacoma. Fullman Tourist Sleepers Atlanta to Los Angeles and San Francisco without change, via Union or Southern Pacific.
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Atlanta
California
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Union
Southern Pacific
J. F. van Rensselaer
Peachtree St
Crosby Drug Co Secures Hawkes Specialist in Marietta
Marietta based M. Crosby Drug Co has secured A. K. Hawkes' Specialist for a few days ending the ith. Crosby & Co retains exclusive control of the celebrated Hawkes glasses in Marietta.
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C. M. Crosby Drug Co
A. K. Hawkes
Ith
Co. M. Crosby & Co
Hawkes Glasses
Marietta
Claims Health Was Impaired in Telegram Delay Suit
Oscar Ragland sues Western Union Telegraph Company for 1560 damages, claiming a missed telegram caused a cold rainy depot visit, illness and lasting impairment. The report covers additional local suits for personal injury and ongoing injunction litigation, plus a busy city court docket.
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Oscar Ragland
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ragland
Union
Savannah
Sevannan
Arnold & Arnold and
Fuller & Nealon
J. Sims
Eorgia Railway
Electric
Miraculous Results From Oxidation Treatment For Consumption
An American Violet Ray Institute advertisement extols a new oxidation system claimed to cure consumption and neurasthenia. It asserts enhanced tissue metabolism, increased white blood cells, and symptom relief through electric oxidation, claiming dramatic health restoration and long testimonials from satisfied patients.
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Amprican
Violet Ray Institute
Fieor
Lowndes Bidg
Prossep
Medics
Main's Circus Coming to Atlanta Amid Grandeur and Growth
The Main family moves the big three cue and menagerie to Atlanta with an all new show. It claims to be larger and more varied than ever and not controlled by the circus trust. Forty two 0 foot cars, over six hundred payroll names, and a blue ribbon stock force promise a grand season after strong crowds in Chattanooga and Nashville.
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Atlanta
Ing. Cfr
Main
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lexington
Nashville
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Wiher Citizen
Jiiam McConnnell
Sir. McConnell
William McConnell
Odd Fellows
Livingston
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Selis Brothers
New York
Brooklyn
Brooklyn, Pailadelphia
Union Pacific
Marietta, Ga
Ierata
Bears
Pryor Street
Wallace & Co
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
East Point Road
Boy Oileuses
Nist
John L. Muere
Broaa SiPeck
Main’s Circus
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