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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
6
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Georgia convict hire profits show new system profits over old
The report to the Georgia prison commission shows convict hire earnings for the last quarter at 50,277.40 with total annual profit under the new system projected at about 85,000, compared with 10,000 to 12,000 under the old lease method. The year ends April 1, 1900, and the commission reports the system has improved humane treatment while boosting state revenue, with checks from multiple contractors including James W English Jr., George S Baxter & Co., and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office
The
Prison Commission
Treasury
Milledgewire
Wright
Corflict
Prison Commission of Georgia
Atlanta
Comptrod
James W English Jr
George
Baxter & Co
Chickamauga Coal & Coke Co
Chattahoochee Brink Co
Enterprise Lumber Co
Parrott Lumber Co
Merritt W Dixon
Boys Will Play Ball Today At Bunshine Park
The Boys' High School nine faces Southern Business University this afternoon at Bunshine Park. Captain Harry Stovall leads Boys' High while Urie Parks heads the university club. First pitch is at 3 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Business University
A Commission for Little Named Major in Third Georgia
Assistant Adjutant General Byrn issued a commission yesterday making Hon John D Little Speaker of the 1st house of representatives a major in the Third Georgia regiment. Little is among the best known Southwestern Georgia military men and his election to major was nearly unanimous. Several other officer commissions were issued in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrn
John D. Little
House of Representatives
Georgia
Little
Rata
Mayor Allows Three-Block Street Excavations for Conduits
City moves to speed conduit work amid protests by residents as authorities suspend 600 foot limit. Mayor Woodward overrules ordinance, permitting three block excavations to lay electrical conduits faster. Permits to be issued by board of electrical control, with mayor granting wider access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duat
Woodward
Board of Electrical Control
Commissioner of Public Works
Wyille
Grape-Nuts Cures Stomach and Nerve Troubles
A reader testifies that Grape-Nuts breakfast meals nourish and satisfy the stomach without the usual gorged feeling. She notes neighbors also use Postum and Grape-Nuts, praising long lasting fullness and easy preparation. The letter requests anonymity and directs inquiries to Postum Cereal Co. in Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Ministers Visit Dealers Warn Against Immoral Books
Evangelical Association ministers on a committee urged black book dealers to discontinue Sapho and any immorally themed works. After first visits yesterday only one dealer refused, with ministers planning a signed petition to bar Sapho and similar titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Association
Sapho
Holderby
Fatal Yard Accident Kills New Comer Austin
W M Austin a Central of Georgia brakeman and yard crew member was killed last night near the Forsyth street bridge while uncoupling a box car. He stepped into an open switch, his left foot caught, and moving wheels mangled his body as witnesses watched. Funeral arrangements expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W M Austin
Central of Georgia Railroad
Forsyth Street
G W Harmon
Young Austin
W L Johns
W Nelther
The
Central
Plum Street
Atlanta
Austin
Second Associate Reformed Presbytery Session Convened
The second presbytery of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church met at Garnett and Loyd streets at 11 o'clock, including Georgia, Florida, and part of South Carolina with 27 clergymen. Rev W L Pressley presided, urging reverence and proper communion as Rev Mr Kennedy delivered an earnest sermon. The new moderator Rev W M Prixco of Clinton, SC, called the body to order and offered uplifting remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Garnett and
Loyd Streets
United Presbyterian Church
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
W L Pressley
Theological Seminary At
Due West
Kennedy
W . M. Prixco
Clinton
Revival at Walker Street Methodist Church Draws Crowds
Services attract large congregations as Rev B F Fraser and Dr J P McFerrin of Birmingham lead revival meetings. McFerrin’s sermons emphasize the Holy Spirit as a person and salvation via truth, with prayers and special talks for mothers and fathers. Next week maintains 9 am and 7 30 pm sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Street Methodist Church
B. F. Fraser
J P McFerrin
Birmingham
Ala
McFerrin
Walker Street Church
Jesus Christ
W. R. Mackey
Suigibe’s Body Held Awaiting Interment Decision
The body of Frank O Dickensheets, Burlington’s young newspaper man, remains at Hilburn & Bowden undetermined for interment. Coroner Stamps led a morning inquest with a verdict of death by morphine overdose taken with suicidal intent. Meanwhile a Burlington undertaker awaits word on shipping the body home. In a separate note from Dahlonega, John Worley lost an eye after a hunting accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O Dickensheets
Burlington
Jackson Hotel
Hilburn & Bowden Undertaking House
James M Dickensheets
Bowden
Dahlonega Ga
John Worley
Millions Given Away Dr King’s New Discovery
Proponents report giving away over ten million trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds to aid the needy. They claim it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all diseases of the throat chest and lungs with a guarantee or money back. Available through druggists with free trials and regular sizes priced at 5 and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Zeal Promoted at Presbytery Sermon by Rev B B Kennedy
Senior member acts as moderator in Bartow Florida preached a sermon urging zealous service for the church and Christ. He praised single minded cranklike dedication as key to progress and civilization, urged burning zeal in good and even in bad causes, with afternoon sessions and committee appointments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B Kennedy
Bartow
Fla
Mr. Kennedy
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WSS
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New York
Associate Reformed Presbytery
Dickensheets
Yesterda
Stuarts Gin
Stuttgarter Sanitary Underwear
Little Wonder
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Prnet
Pressley
R. J. Hood
A. Patterson
W. B. Lindsay
W. Watson
C. Todd
J. Mills
Geiloway
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Reman
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