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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1902

Page

8

Fragmentary notes hint at trade and rail topics in era report

The readable bits mention Richmond and Potomac rail lines, Gordonsville, and trade features. References to shipments, bankers, merchants, and foreign trade imply an era overview of economic activity and transportation. No clear events or dates emerge from the fragment.

Sima Taillen Richmond Ric Potomac Rail Cher Gordonsvil Capital Japan

Railroad deal links Atlantic and Birmingham lines for 30 miles

President Machen and officials watched an agreement uniting the Brunswick and Birmingham with the Atlantic and Birmingham to share 30 miles of track from Nishals to Atlantic and Birmingham. The plan adds Brunswick and Birmingham connections via Rustach to Oull and Irwinsville and Tifton lines, with deep water facilities boosting Douglas rates and regional traffic.

Ayernss Trac Atlintic Birmingham Brunswik Brunswick Birim Warkis Atlanti Farmingham Nishals Wra Tlanth Birmitehim Birminghim Maachen Brovenicke Fusamnyman Atlantic Birminsham Beonwick Doegias Fitzgerald Te Teton Oull and Irwinsville Tifton Northeastern Douglas

University President Addresses Pennsylvania College Students

Athens Va October 6 Special This warning after chapel Dr Atherton president of the Pennsylvania University of Agriculture spoke to the students on the advantages of university education and the vast future it opens. His sensible talk drew applause while stressing that shared knowledge grows small beside the ocean of undiscovered truth. The campus dance at Petrie Hall drew many visiting ladies and students with chaperones Mrs Sohn Fort and Miss Sarah Frierson. The next cotillion is expected Monday evening October 3.

Pennsylvania College Athens Atherton Pennsylvania University of Agriculture Lord Kelvin University At Petrie Hall Nny Messrs Jack Bower Hooks Jones Campbell Kren Sohn Fort Sarah Frierson Edwina Williams Matt

Forrester Installed as Pastor at Old Church Washington Ga

Rev A J Forrester D D chosen pastor of the econ Baptist church preached his initial sermon to a large crowd in Washington Ga He comes from Greenwood S C and succeeds Rev Frank Willis Barnett who resigned to run The Southern and Alabama Baptist of Birmingham The church is a historic memorial to Jesse Mercer long associated with the town In Macon Ga Mrs J W Hinton age over seventy is seriously ill after a paralysis stroke at her home, a Methodist divine wife.

Jesse Mercer Old Church Washington, Ga A. J. Forrester D. D Econ Baptist Church Forrester Greenwood S. C Frank Willis Barnett Southern and Alabama Baptist Birmingham Je Mercer Macon Hinton

Augusta Railways Consolidated Under One Company

Augusta Georgia October 6 Special President James A Jackson of the Augusta and Aiken railway returns from Baltimore and New York after purchasing and reorganizing the North Augusta interests into a single Augusta Railway and Electric Company. The merger includes five companies with authorized capital of five and a half million stock and three million five percent bonds. Current issues include 800000 preferred stock and 1500000 common stock. Two million bonds retire existing debt and one million remain for future growth. International Trust Company of Baltimore likely trustee. The Railways and Light Company of America is not the owner. it will operate the merged lines under a fixed annual fee. Purchasers will assume control of the Augusta company within ten days.

Augusta Gna James A. Jackson Augusta and Aiken Railway Baltimore New York Augusta Railway and Electric Compan Jackson North Augusta Interesta Undertone Company Augusta Railway and Electric Company North Augusta Electric and Improvement Company Augusta and Aiken Railway Company North Augusta Land Company The North Augusta Hotel Company International Trust Company of Railways and Light Company of America Augusta Railway

Engineer Chief Arrives to Settle Augusta Dispute

Assistant Grand Chief A R Youngson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers arrived in Augusta to aid in adjusting a conflict between Georgia railroad engineers and railroad management. He plans confidential discussions with General Manager Scott, denies talk of a strike, and aims for amicable settlement without public airing of contentions.

Brotherhood of Engineers Augusta Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers A. RB. Youneson Cleveland Ohio Georgia Railroad Youngson Scott

Emory Impromptu Debates At Few And Phi Gamma Societies

At Emory College Oxford Ga the Few Literary Society elected six impromptu debaters Reese Griffin C I L Shepherd H E Osborne W A Sutton T S Staples and C M Lipham The Phi Gamma society elected six C K Campbell C F Quillisn E Davis A E Smith G A H Harris and L B Harrell for the homecoming month debate with no prior notice of the topic.

Phi Gamma Emory College Oxford Few Literary Society New Society Reese Griffin C. l L. Shepherd H. E Osborne W. A. Sutton T. 8

Taylor’s legs crushed crossing track near Naylor Ga

Charles H. Taylor of Argie was struck by a freight train while attempting to cross ahead of it at Naylor. Both legs were crushed and he was treated locally before being moved to the Atlantic Coast Line hospital at Waycross. He was to be married near Thursday.

Taylor Valdosta Charles H. Taylor Argie Naylor Atlantic Coast Line Waycross

Augusta Public School Vaccination Death Prompted by Health Board

Augusta Ga October 6 Special When the public schools opened the board of health required vaccination or a physician certificate. Walter Cloud age 1 died after a vaccination caused severe illness and lockjaw despite doctors efforts.

Augusta Board of Health Walter 2. C. Cloud Harper Street

Nut Growers Meet in Macon Highlights National Turn

The Southern Nut Growers Association met in Macon Ga at 10 am with strong Louisiana turnout and locals. Delegates from Baton Rouge New Orleans and Mound City attended alongside Georgia leaders. The body discussed pecan nut profitability and voted to rename as the National Nut Growers Association with New Orleans chosen for 1908 meetings. A pecan nut exhibit and committee reports followed as the convention adjourned late.

Macon Southern Nut Growers’ Association Georgia Louisiana J. G. Lee Baton Rouge W. C Stubbs New Orleans Leon Jaustremski Tom Richardson Progressive Union F. H. Burnett Sam H. James Mound W. BR. Dodson B M Young Morgan City A. K. Congman Kentsville Emile Bourgeois Central Nut Growers’ Convention Farmers’ National Congress Farmers’ Congress South R. J. Redding Experiment W. L. Glessner James A Bair Palatka Fla Herbert Post Fort Worth Tex H. James Mound City Herbert C. White Valdosta Norwood Robson Avanta H. Sellner Zellner E M. McIntosh Albany EK. Mead Wilcox Auburn Ala H. Howard Hume Lake City H. C. White A. M. Bacon J. F. Wilson George Ketchum R J. Redding H. D. Smith H. M. McIntosh G M. Bacon J. FP Wilson H C. White G. M. Bacon Dewitt F. FR. Jeese Christoplee Episcopal Church of Bridges Smith F. H. Burnette Bacon F H Burnette Herbert White Association Wlliam Nelson J. B. Cartes Orange Heights Flame J. F. Woulson Poulan HI. Co Charles E. Pabst Ocean Springs J. B Hunnicutt Atlanta E Mead Wilcox National Nut Growers' Association Bible Superior Court

Road 18 to Be Extended by Railroad Directors

Savannah Ga October 6 Special A plan was approved for extending the Chatta hoochee and Gulf Railroad from Sellersville Ala to Flovala Ala a 24 mile link to connect with the Yellow River railroad The line from Columbia Ala to Selfersville is leased to and operated by the Central with the survey already completed The Central is expected to build the extension if stockholders approve the plan

Chattahoochee and Gulf Savannah Chattahoochee and Gulf Railroad Company Sellersville Ala Flovala Yellow River Railroad Columbia Selfersvillie The Central

Gorman and Miss Cason Wed in Waycross Church

Edward L. Gorman and Miss Agnes Cason were married at the Methodist church parsonage in Waycross Georgia by Rev Mr Mather last night. The ceremony came as a great surprise to local friends. The groom is a young businessman with Gorman Bros and the bride is the accomplished daughter of J A Cason.

Waycross Edward L. Gorman Agnes Cason Methodist Church Parsonage Mr. Mather Gorman Bros J. A. Cason

Students organize self government to curb dishonesty at Dahlonega

In Dahlonega Georgia Oct 6 special report details North Georgia Agricultural College students adopting an autonomy system inspired by Princeton to curb jacking and cheating in classwork and exams. Several classes form officers including Sub Freshman B class president Miss Jessie Mcafee and Freshman president C E Williams with secretary E C Gurley. Faculty approve plans and the college supports further oratorical contests and debates with other state colleges.

Dahlonega North Georgia Agricultural College Princeton Jessie Mcafee C. E Willams Atlanta

Saw Mill Men to Meet and Advance Lumber Prices

The Georgia Saw Mill Association will likely raise lumber prices on November 4 at a Valdosta meeting. Georgia lumbermen will not restrict output, unlike the Gulf ports Lawn Timber Manufacturers' Association which plans to sell no timber below 1712 cents per foot and cut output to 75 percent capacity. W. B. Stillwell heads to Atlanta to join the conference committee briefing southern lumbermen.

Savannah Georgia Saw Mill Association Valdosta Georgia Lumbermen Lawn Timber Manufacturers’ Association Gulf Ports W. B. Stillwell Atlanta South

Death of Captain Rankin in Stone Mountain Georgia

Captain John G Rankin a prominent Stone Mountain resident died at 5 am after weeks of illness A native of Massachusetts he joined the Confederacy early and led company E Thirty-eighth Georgia Evans brigade He was wounded at the Wilderness captured at Point Lookout and died as a staunch rebel Survived by his wife two sons and a daughter Funeral set for 10 30 am tomorrow from his home with members of his old regiment attending

Stone Mountain John G Rankin Massachusetts South Georgia Evans Brigade Point Quakout Jay John S Rankin Charles A. Rankin Lithonia Jennie Rankin

Augusta council approves underground wires and park plan

Augusta Georgia atop October meeting adopts ordinance forcing Bell Telephone to place wires underground. The contract terms with the city remain withheld. A park and tree commission is created to oversee Augusta’s dying trees. Also noted are Brunswick archdeaconry sessions and a large Ladies Kennel Association show at Madison Square Garden on October 21.

Augusta Bell Telephone Company Brunswick Waycross Grace Church Harry Cassis Ladies' Kennel Association Madison Square Garden

Governors Welcome Delegates to Georgia Farmers Congress

In Macon Georgia October 6 1912 delegates from across the nation arrive to attend a four day farmers congress. Governor Allen Candler and Chamber of Commerce leader George A Smith welcome the guests. Topics include the interoceanic canal and irrigation with plans for 700 delegates. An agricultural show with premiums and a parade through Macon is planned.

Macon Geo. L. Flanders New York Farmers’ National Congress Allen C Candler George A. Smith Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of T. J. Wooster Milledgeville C. M. Helrts Los Angeles Cal Guibert Tucker Albany State of Georgia Academy of Music Georgia Florida Paige Woven Wire Fence Company HL. Barfield J. W. Alexander & Co Atlanta BE. J & P. D Willingham E. B. Harris & Co Winn, Johnson & Co J H & W. W. Williams John C. Hads Southern Railway Chattanooga Birmingham George L Flanders

Refused to Deliver the Keys in Griffin Contempt Rule

In Griffin October 6 special report the sheriff refuses to surrender stock held under Judge Reagan and Judge Newman orders. Batchelor arrives to seek contempt rule against the Griffin sheriff as stock remains in state custody. Dorchester steamer remains stuck in mud after grounding near Poplar Island.

Spalding Griffin A F Pogowski Bunday United States Court Freeman E J Reagan Superior Court of Flint Y. A. Batchelor Atlanta Newman Rogowski Griffin and McDonough Reagan Batchelor Dorchester Chesapeake Bay Providence Baltimore Poplar Island

Tax Committee Sales of City Lots in Atlanta 1902

Georgia Fulton County City of Atlanta to sell at public outcry on first Tuesday in November 1902 multiple described city lots in Ward 4 and Ward 3 with facing streets Wheat Mantel Woodward Avenue Highland Avenue Culver Street and Chestnut Street. Purchasers to receive two quit claim deeds signed by the Mayor upon payment. Properties purchased at marshal's sale for taxes and improvements including sidewalks sewers curb paving and reported to Council in September 1902 under various deeds and notices.

Georgia Fulton County Atlanta Gald Cry of Marshal's Gate Towl City of Atlanta Old Wheat Street Bell and Fort Streets Eald Said Street City of E. M. Stovall Mantel and Gartrell Atrreta Eatin Stephenson Sandy Georgie Woodward Avenue Fercan Avenue Cameron Street Rhodes-Haverty Furniture Co L Stone Highland Avenue Augusta Street Clina & Bros Macenal J M Bentley Mullan County Chestnut Butler Streets Barnesville Medicine Co Marshals Sele Caid Lowing Fut 7 Culver Street Hetween Pheps Broomhead Sald Int Knoan Ag Austin & Hood B .Z “Ake Furton County Lee Street Greersferry Columbus Avenues Gard Probst Pultam County

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