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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1888

Page

13

Bleydis Saturday Races at k-Base Ball

Schedule notes Bleydis events this Saturday withFrank Stewart's black horse Jones's sorrel and others entered. Officials include Franklin and Colonel Clark presiding in the stand. Four heats planned, with racing at Fo'clovk after baseball clubs from Savannah and Augusta form part of the day’s activities.

k—Base Ball Franklin Tp B Clark Frank Stewart B Jones John G Frank Redd J. Thornton Thomsen Dé Reaves James Tarrell Fo'clovk Savannsh Augusta

Woman Shoots Self in Atlanta Suicide Tragedy

Blanche Everett a 20s widow and former Detroit immigrant lived at No 16 Colting Street Atlanta. She shot herself with a 38 caliber pistol in a dramatic suicide after a morning of cheerful façade. Rosa Murray, a friend, found her dying on the hearth with a note inside her pocket asking secrecy about her death and origins. The coroner and doctors testified the wound was fatal, with Florence Brockman or Florence Murray named as her possible real identity. The inquest will be held, and undertaker Swift prepared the body.

Tre Ore Club Golisianh Asaisledh Evilelss Chavs Artiumsh Leve Mechiney Browl Thehall Alabama Huster Win Decatur Atree Peachtree Manto Capitol Session Atheta Trorp Observer Knights Blanche Everett No. 16 Colting Street Atlanta Collins Street Macon Colling Stress Madam Annie Price Rosa Murray Rosa Blanche Murray Everett Murry Rosa Mareray Kova Murray South & Wesson O'Brien Roy Johnson Kory Swift Fittla Bos Detroit Florida Florence Brockman Florence Murrow

Unitarian Conference Ends with Sermon by Hale in Atlanta

The southern Unitarian conference concluded at Church Street Church in Atlanta with a sermon by Edward Everett Hale on Christ's Power to Save. Ministers praised the session, noting strong talks from southern churches, plans for a women’s university in Atlanta, and donations including $600,200 from Fay to fund a college.

Edward Everett Hale Church of Our Father Church Street Ev. E. OU L. Browne Charleston Rush L.shippen Bridg Highlands North Carolina Chollanso- Wet Vennessee Asheville North Carolin Ammonsibs Jeffers Mayo Columbia D. C Atlanta South Dr. Mayo Foy Southern Calfornia Harvard University Fay Everett Fall Jegny Christ Shippen The Fl Times Chaney Hale Washington Burpen

Enthusiastic White Shield meeting at First Baptist Church

Mrs Calloway addressed Atlanta mothers about dangers to children stemming from careless nurses and improper entertainment. She urged less focus on dress and more on child companionship, warned against juvenile distractions, and explained the White Shield pledge linking purity laws to both sexes. The session condemned cigarettes and objectionable pictures, with further discussions and a closing vote of thanks.

First Baptist Church Mrrs Calloway White Crisa White Shield Georgia W.C. PF. A

Through the City Local Notes and Court Proceedings

A Good Templar lodge forms at 210 Marietta street meeting Thursdays. Cote City Goat held a business ring at their armory. W S Roberts received a letter from Louis Jacobs father in Columbia Dakota approving Mr G J Simmons taking charge. Remains of Dr Seymour Catching disinterred from Tupkin Ga and moved to Oakland to join wife. Rumor of Zack Taylor’s suicide in Griffin circulated but unverified. City Court adjourned to April 40 with Minnie Talliver trial and Van Epps to hear case. Criminal Court met. state versus Elbers Ware for murder of Charnel Hightower continued with many witnesses. Courtroom busy with visitors and keen interest in proceedings.

W. S. Roberts Louis Jacobs Columbia Dakota Territory G. J. Simmons Roberta Simmons Seymour Catching E. P. Chamberlin Tmupkin Oakland Vas Epps Minnie Talliver G.bryan van Epps Superior Richard H. Clark Elbers Ware Charnel Hightower

Social events highlight Atlanta season at Peachtree residence

Rehearsals and the Kirmes club staged a grand evening featuring Miss Ward Mathews and Mrs Sternberg with a strong turnout of Atlanta society. The night also noted weddings, church events, and a detailed program for the Kirmes involving many local families, plus social updates from Bishop Whipple and residents on Spring Street.

King's Daughters W. M. Dickson Peachtree Ston Wes Fluerabeiir Aiyer HeHmund Constantin Fyust Valse Slofrdofe Sano Elam Emibers Katy Come Ward Mathews Etor.s Atlanta Mise Richmond Miss Field Crrw Annie le Mra Beruis Bary Kellny Neitt Roberts Manel Millyer Miller Mass Tizale Hillyer Mis Wharton Mamie Bovter Misa Bayly Mig Maua Oldsmitb Uranshaw Dims Campbell Hooper Alexander Bernis Tom Corrigan Bhelton Sims Amforris Brandon Purniy, Jr Ohon Golvie Lawton Kiel Calhoun Sthode Hill Cain and Peachtreg Sreets Joe Orme Daniel Grant Will Inman Quinl Farrar Jon Grant Gobb Jackson John Erwin Willi Martin Jim Hickey Barry Scoox Harry Cosin Edfracd Hook Ugh Adams Speer Jimbs Johnson Ike Lovejoy of Stockdell Willie Mate Thomas Peeples Hardie Malone Philip Wideur Eli Bousey Miss Brook Richmond Carrie Crane Hattie Innin Emma Stewart L. Colquitt Dolly Colqutt Kite Silvey Dutlock Snookx Locy Dougherty Pema Dovigherty Mamie Boyinson Lily Guldanuth Mary Goldsmith May Toya Mary G. Need Carsazna Jones Sally Sanders Jin Wyle Wille Bell Williams Montgomery Rene Lovejoy Claude Lewis Miss Harrison Rhode Amm Carroll Payne Lena Will Tayne

Gilmore Jubilee Chorus Rehearsal at De Give’s Opera House

General rehearsal for Gilmore Jubilee chorus singers today at 4 30 in De Give s Opera House Briar Brewwirs arrived in Atlanta yesterday morning by Alt Ling train greeted by a large crowd of friends He appears in good health following his trip abroad Also in the city are Hon L C Benedict of New York and W D Fozumas of Lexington Ky

Sule Mace Samuel W. Goode & Co Messrs. Goode & Co Edgeweed S Gon James W. Stokes Emery Lees George E. Sehnagtop Pees Hayne Tis Ty G. EL Johnson Capitol Avenue Sals Meyers Hawkinsville Biesenthal Si. Inner LaFayette Als Pevar Street Tone Sims New Orleans Forest Avenue Chacowe WU. Cubbage Macon Epend Buday Adavin Mi iIert Columbus Atlanta Mel McDaniel Imenay I. Newton Barnesville Crew Street J. W. Whipler Fter Winmore North Georgia Times Bix Lawson Stipleon Daven Florida Lawar K. Jones Cleveland Junes Doyean G. Jones Kiward Lill Gearratt Porsda Moe Tuaick Grittin Mle Ugbuen Forsyth Street Trealy Gilmore Jubilee Chorus de- Give’s Opera House Briar Brewwirs L. C. Benedict New York W. D. Fozumas Lexington, By Avianta de Give’s Opera House

Cavalry Festival Preparations Attract Atlanta Teams

The May cavalry festival in Atlanta gathers attention as Captain Milledge reports strong support from cavalry officers and plans for multiple companies to enter the tournament. Expected entries include at least a dozen companies with many bringing horses. a Philadelphia officer and local sponsors express encouragement and readiness to participate.

Philadelphia Milledge Atlanta Philadelphia City John Milreage Hs Gaurd Yak Charlie T. Cresawell Chestnut Street Forladelphia

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