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John R. Hornady. Atlanta - Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow
CONTENTS:
FOREWORD
CHAPTER I. Laying the Foundations
CHAPTER II. From Hamlet to City
CHAPTER III. Old Scars Are Healed
CHAPTER IV. Through War's Furnace
CHAPTER V. With Faces to the Future
CHAPTER VI. Incidents of Long Ago
CHAPTER VII. Events Move Swiftly
CHAPTER VIII. Tragic Close of Daring Deed
CHAPTER IX. Pioneers Recall Old Days
CHAPTER X. Growth in Values
CHAPTER XI. The Stage — Now and Then
CHAPTER XII. Places of Renown
CHAPTER XIII. Elements of Greatness
CHAPTER XIV. Spiritual and Civic Forces
CHAPTER XV. Schools of Proud Tradition
CHAPTER XVI. A Financial Stronghold
CHAPTER XVII. Industry at its Best
CHAPTER XVIII. Adding Wealth to Atlanta
CHAPTER XIX Growth of Utilities
CHAPTER XX. Revival of Ancient Order
CHAPTER XXI. Millions for Improvements
CHAPTER XXII. Women Achieve Much
CHAPTER XXIII. A Few Personalities
CHAPTER XXIV. Education of the Negro
Chronology of Atlanta 1821-1902
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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
JOHN R. HORNADY
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Springing to his feet, the prisoner drew what appeared to be a cross between a dagger and a sword, and brandishing this wicked weapon he defied any and everyone in the courtroom to lay hands upon him.
The little room in which the trial was held was jammed with people, the news having gotten abroad that a test of the new order was to be staged, and when the prisoner produced this fearful looking weapon and roared his challenge to the minions of the law, there was a spontaneous rush for the exit. But there were several officers present to whom the sight of weapons was no new thing, and who could not be cowed by any such demonstration. Allen E. Johnson, sheriff of the county, leaped forward with upraised walking stick, and dealt the prisoner a blow upon the hand that sent the weapon flying across the room. William McConnell, town marshal, Ben N. Willford, deputy marshal, and C. H. Strong, a spectator, immediately fell upon the desperado and a hand-to-hand fight followed. The man finally was overpowered, but upon being carried to the street managed to make his escape, darkness having fallen while the trial was in progress.
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