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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
8
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A meeting in Atlanta’s Alleats chamber of commerce discussed forming a citywide advertising effort. Ernest Rhodes & Co and J K Orr outlined promoting Atlanta’s growth through multiple southern papers, with a five paper full-page ad at about $2500. A permanent committee and subscriptions from local merchants were arranged to fund the effort.
Creditors of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick will receive a total dividend of about seven mills on the collar when the matter is finally settled. Referee in Bankruptcy Remington reports Cleveland, August 3. Assets estimated at $26,000 with claims for attorney fees and costs totaling $10,200. Net remaining about $14,000 to address $2,000,000 of indebtedness.
Residents of Charlotte report fear as a young girl linked to a notable chase across farms and pines. Agnes Lynch of Mostotlar Pa aged about 15 to 18, confessed to wandering the countryside after fleeing hotels and stores. She was captured by police and sent to the Crittenton home, stating her trunk is in South Carolina.
J Blanchard McGee, president and manager of the Columbus Paper Company, shot himself at his 1033 Fifth avenue residence in the early hours. The muffled pistol sound drew his brother in law J B Britt, who alerted police and found McGee dead in bed. Family notes indicate no known financial trouble, though an insurance application was recently refused. The body was transported to Chipley for interment along with his family.
The thirty third senatorial district farmers institute met in Commerce Georgia under Professor Spillman and director Harvie Jordan. Mayors and university speakers addressed attendees as 4000 pounds of meat were prepared for a barbecue tomorrow for visiting farmers.
Special report states contracts have been let for an electric railway to run 10 miles to connect Opelika and nearby towns. A new electric plant will supply power for lighting and operation. The company is capitalized at 300000 dollars. Construction starts within thirty days and the line will traverse Melo and surrounding areas. Loomis asks for a rest as fatigue delays him from duties abroad.
The funeral of the late Bishop R. K. Hargrove of the Methodist Episcopal Church South occurred in Lashville Tennessee. Services were held at West End Methodist Church tomorrow morning at 9:30 with Bishop C. B. Galloway officiating, assisted by Bishop O. P. Fitzgerald. Interment followed at Mount Olivet.
Augusta Georgia on August 3 describes plans for a Savannah Valley Agricultural Fair backed by local business men. The event is set for October the week starting the 6th, aiming to be the largest in years and to precede fairs in Macon and Atlanta.
A large Dublin excursion group spent the day in Macon as guests of the Methodist orphans home, enjoying car rides and park visits. In other items Vincent Sanford Sr. clarified as Vincent P. Sanford, an early Mercer high school principal and educator, with ties to Shelton P. Sanford. Acquittal for Tim Blankenship followed a larceny case, and Branan is held for trial. other notes report a barbecue for Macon contractors, a fatal shooting involving Wamp Holinshed, and local court actions and arrests.
Major Williams, special European agent of the Treasury Department based in Paris, has been recalled to the United States. He is not expected to return before fall after about twelve years in the position, with some work reportedly unsatisfactory to American pottery interests. He will receive a responsible post upon return.
Atlantic City N S August 3 The supreme council of the Order of Foresters at its final convention meeting endorses a plan to use large tracts of land in northern Canada for settlement by members of the order. Dr Oronhyatekha chief ranger receives a Jewel celebrating twenty five years as head of the order.
New York August 3 report that Bria rail has awarded a Greensburg Pennsylvania firm a contract to build a 12 mile bed of line across the Shawangunk Mountains with 2 tunnels of 5300 feet. The Howells to Guymard New York segment will be a freight only double track, 13 percent below the present grade, marking the first modernization of Erle's low grade line.
The Tidewater railway defeated a Virginia state case brought by the Norfolk and Western railroad over grade crossings in Norfolk county. The commission granted Tidewater the right to grade crossings and declined the proposed viaducts at two approach points. The Norfolk and Western may appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Rust spreading through cotton fields in Madison County Alabama causes notable losses. Farmers report prior strong prospects due to favorable weather, but recent rains have undermined gains and worsened shedding and damage across fields.
Amid yellow fever scare in Mobile and New Orleans travelers recall health checks and detours. A Philadelphia observer describes being stalled by a yellow ribbon official in Atlanta while his baggage moves on. Notable locals and visitors in Atlanta share views on the city’s growth and safety as officials tighten controls.
A quarantine was organized in Columbus with Mayor Chappell and Sanitary Inspector Ledsinger announcing duties for new quarantine officers. Inspectors will board entering trains and steamboats and collect affidavits from passengers about past twenty days. Louisiana residents may stop in the city. extension to nearby states possible.
Washington talks between Cuban minister Quesada and Acting Secretary Atlee focus on Cuba’s bill to raise rice duties. The measure passed the lower house but faces uncertain prospects in the senate and Cuba’s congress. Analysts say higher duties could benefit U S rice growers in the south by shifting Cuban imports toward American markets.
Firefighters were called to the Fairfax hotel where a kitchen range caused a blaze. A large hole burned in the floor but overall damage was slight. Funeral notices follow with multiple deaths and services in Atlanta and area, including Mrs Seavers, Mrs Sims, and Mrs LaFatte, with interments in Westview cemetery and graveside rites in Gainesville.
A June 29 wedding at Myrtle Street Methodist church parsonage Gainesville connected Paine Cheek and Cara Woodiff daughter of Warren Woodilltt. The pair, who had pledged secrecy, publicized the nuptials today with few knowing beforehand.
J. L. Peers of Atlanta Georgia writes that after years of eczema and fruitless medical visits Smiths Blood Syrup provided a permanent cure. He shares the success in a testimonial style note to readers.
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