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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

Page

5

H M Patterson A Noted Atlanta Funeral Director Leader

H M Patterson has run a prominent Atlanta funeral business since 1881, expanding from Miller and Bracy services to modern parlors at 32 Peachtree Street. He serves on the Georgia State Board of Embalmers, earning physician endorsements and a reputation for thorough training, reliability, and leadership in the profession.

Atlanta H. MM. Patterson Fusera Patterson Markham House G. R Boaz Peachtree Street Hintya Baconte Whch Brown State Board of Embalmers Allen D. Candler Effiéens

Signs of rope around his neck in Helena case

A dying negro, found with a rope mark around his neck, is believed to be the Helena suspect in the assault on two women near Helena. A city doctor reports fatal injuries from wounds and exposure, noting rope pressure and a knife scar, and police will take him to the city hospital for detention and investigation.

E. C. Bruffey Constitution Bureau Second Street Macon E¢Yaaiva Helena Cate Murphy

Dr Patillo Dies After Long Medical Career In Georgia

Obituary notes drift across Georgia and beyond. Dr T J Patillo aged in his 72nd year died at his son's residence in Macon after a long medical career in Lee and Dougherty counties. Remains to Albany for funeral services and interment in Albany cemetery. Other notices include Mrs William Sanders of Huntsville Alabama aged 75 killed by illness. Mrs E Galbraith of Helena Georgia died in Valdosta. Dr David Wynn of Cusseta Georgia died at 72. P M Bookwalter of Denver publisher assistant died of consumption. John Gilbert Ebenklin former Indiana Democrat and ex state auditor died in Evansville.

Macon T. J. Patio Patillo High Street Lincoln County Lee Dougherty der. Patillo Misa Ruth Forrester Lee County Pr. Patilo Methodist Albany Sanders Huntaville Ala Ale William @enders East Huntsville Senilfiy Banders Tennessee Galbraith Valdosta E. Galbraith Helena White Spring Fla Glenwood David Wynn Cusseta Columbus Chattahoochee County E. J Robert David Towi Wynn Collumbus Leck Weems Bookwalter Denver Coles Augier Os P. M. Bookwalter Curly Publishing Company Philadelia Ladies’ Homo Ournal Saturday Evening Post Oakes John Shanklin Evansville Ind John Gilbert Ebenklin Indiana Evaneville Courier

Cyclists Allowed On Columbus Sidewalks After Defeated Rule

In Columbus Georgia on August 6 cyclists were to stay off the newly paved Twelfth Street sidewalks but the attempt to ban bicycle riding on residence street sidewalks was defeated. The right of riders to use sidewalks persists despite the controversy.

Columbus

Man Falls Forty Feet From Bradford Building

A heavyset man named John W. Tucker from Goodwater Alabama leaped from the Bradford building on Eleventh street Columbus Ga. He landed on a scaffold and fell forty feet to the sidewalk. He spoke boldly claiming no serious injuries though a bruise appeared. he then walked away seeking water and said he did not need a doctor. He appeared intoxicated and warned others how to fly brick.

Columbus New Bradford Eleventh Street John W. Tucker Goodwater Ala

Mrs Mulally's Remains Arrive From New Orleans Macon

The remains of Mrs James Mulally a former Macon resident arrived in the city at 7 pm from New Orleans where she died Tuesday evening Funeral arrangements will be announced later Mrs Mulally was widely known in Macon Also in Macon Ga an infant son of W H Hunnicutt died at the family residence on Ells street The infant's mother Mrs Hunnicutt died a few weeks ago Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery tomorrow morning Work was Passed Up County commissioners approve connecting Nelson's mill to Fifth street The needed right of way through nearby properties was secured and the resolution to proceed was passed

Mulally Macon Anguat James Mulally New Orleans W. H. Hunnicutt Ells Street Hunnicutt Rose Hill Nelson's Mill Fifth Street Milla

Thunder Storm Disrupts Huntsville Telegraphs

A violent thunder storm struck Huntsville last night lasting over three hours, wrecking telephones and telegraph services in the area. The storm caused widespread electrical disruption as residents reported damaged lines and power outages near the city center and surrounding miles.

Huntsville Huntaville Ale telesTa

Cawthorne Cool Auring Trial at Eastman

Dramatic crime trial at Eastman features Ca wthorne accused of poisoning Tucker and the grand jury probe into Mrs Tucker's possible role. Witnesses describe lynching threats, arsenic links from Hawkinsville, and a stern sentence by Judge Roberts.

Conductor Narrowly Escapes from Danger

Four bottles of Smith's Blood Syrup cured a stubborn rheumatism and a severe cold for H. M. Tolbert of the W. and A. Railroad in Atlanta. He believed he might not recover at one point.

Smith H. M. Tolbert, W.& A. R.R Atlanta, Ga

Smith Blood Syrup Co at 82 Wall Street

Free sample offer appears from the Smith Blood Syrup Company located at 82 Wall Street. The note mentions a free sample and references the company with a brief address.

Smith Blood Syrup CO Wall St

Baby First Sees the Light in Hospital Ambulance

In Macon Georgia a newborn arrived in an ambulance after its unassisted mother Mrs A H Kitchens of Warrenton went into labor at 2 a m. With no funds the family faced hardship as police transported them from a hotel to City Hall then to the Home for the Friendless while awaiting the husband from Hawkinsville. Doctors attended the mother and child before they were moved to shelter. Police expressed sympathy and noted the husband is capable of paying costs.

Mra. Kitchens Gibson Hawkinsville

Lightning Kills Boy as House Is Struck at Riggins Farm

In Blackshear Georgia the Riggins home one mile west of town was hit by lightning during a storm at about 1 30 pm. Twelve year old Harry Riggins was instantly killed while others including John D Riggins and his wife were injured or shocked. The bolt tore through the chimney hurled bricks through the room and spared no item as it demolished beds and dishes while two underhouse chickens died. A pecan tree imprint appeared on Harry's body mirroring the tree under which he stood at the time.

Blackshear John D. Riggins Harry Lee Ray Riggins

Man Tells Nothing of Mrs. Tucker Crime Link

The man offered no words implicating Mrs. Tucker in the crime. The grand jury cleared her with a no bill, leading to her release and return home. Cawthorine, from a wealthy Henry county family, faced harsh family opposition and costly trouble from his actions.

Columbus Mills Hustle Run On Full Time in August

In Columbus Georgia mills remain busy with all factories operating full time despite widespread closures elsewhere. The Columbus cotton mills continue steady production as exchange markets and demand sustain work for locals and visiting workers.

Columbus Mills

Cherokee Superior Court Adjourns Ahead of Term End

Canton Georgia August 6 Special The fall term of Cherokee superior court adjourned today after four days of business. Grand jury organized with Ben F. Perry foreman and James K. Perry clerk. Judge George F. Gober presided, praised for shrinking term length. Notable: 17 year old CHrt Wreden convicted of assault on Maggie Rich 7, sentenced to twelve months chain gang. State School Commissioner W B Merritt spoke on education at noon. first visit to Cherokee.

Canton Cherokee Superior Court Ben F. Perry James K. Perry George FI. Gober Gaber A. S. Clay Chrt Wreden Neeto Maggie Rich W. B. Merritt Court House

Atlanta man robbed by Griffin burglar in Nelms house

In Griffin Georgia on August 6 a robber entered rooms on the second floor east wing of the Nelms house and stole from C F Sullivan an expensive gold watch with a diamond fob and about 150 dollars in silver. F C Tigner lost money and a pocket knife. The thief escaped, no trace found, and a reward was offered. Sullivan is with BM C Kiser in Atlanta.

Chris” Sullivan Griffin C. F. Sullivan Atlanta F. C. Tigner Columbus Nelms Sullivan BM. C. Kiser Company Dusiness

Physician Says Wright Wounds Are Dangerous

Macon Ga August 6 Special Robert Wright of Houston County was found in bushes near Waterden yesterday afternoon with throat cut and still alive His relatives arrived but were not admitted to his bedside Doctors say condition slightly better than 24 hours ago though wounds remain extremely dangerous Authorities have not located Wrights assailant and Wright has not provided new information about the assault.

Macon Robert Wright Houston County Wateden Wright Elder

Jim White Convicted of Murder in Catoosa County

Jim White was tried for the April killing of Bob Shipp in Catoosa County Georgia. A jury found him guilty and he was sentenced to death with execution planned for October 3.

Jim White Catoosa Court Ringwold Bob Shipp

Accident injures Miss Carrie Green in Delton Georgia

A horse hitched to a carriage in Delton Georgia frightened and bolted this afternoon, throwing Miss Carrie Green and other occupants to the ground. The chaotic scene involved social and charitable activities in the area, with neighbors tending to the injured.

Misa Green Delton Carrie Green

Desperate illness tied to canned foods in Gainesville

In Gainesville on August 6 Mrs. A Van Hoose is near death after eating canned salmon and drinking sweet milk, suspected to cause promine poison. Her children have been telegraphed to come to her bedside. Mrs. Van Hoose is mother of Professor A W Van Hoose of Brenau college.

Gainesville A van Hooee van Hoose A. W. van Hoose Brenau College

Miss Aurora Hodge Denies Killing Peddler in Utah

In Salt Lake City Aug 6 Miss Aurora Hodge, who confessed in Grand Rapids to involvement in the William X Ryan murder near Murray Utah, now says she did not fire the shot that killed him. Ryan's body was exhumed with a bullet hole found in the head. Hodge claimed self defense and that she fired at his side while he pursued her.

Miss Hodge Salt Lake Utah Aurora Hodge Grand Rapids Mich William X. Ryan Murray Tal Ryan

Sugar Convention Bill Passed in British House of Commons

London August 6 In the house of commons after denouncements by James Bryce Lib and Charles Wentworth Dilke advanced radical the sugar convention bill was passed to the United reading by 148 to 57 Turner Acquitted Huntsville Ala August 6 Special The jury in the case of Turner charged with the murder of wife A J Warren returned a verdict of Not Guilty The case had been on trial three years and drew great local interest

London House of Commons James Bryce Charles Wentworth Dilke Turner Huntsville Ala A J Warren

Deeds for 6000 Acres Coal Lands in Tennessee

Deed transfers 6000 acres of Cumberland County coal land in Tennessee to North American Coal Company by Eugene Haw king and associates, with Central Land and Coal Company and Cumberland Coal and Coke Company as grantors. Consideration listed as 1,900,000 dollars.

Chattanooga Tenn Cumberland County Tennessee Eugene Hawking Central Land and Coal Company Cumberland Coal and Coke Company North American Coal Company

Trolley Collision Kills Man In Sharon Picnic Day

A trolley collision on the Youngstown and Sharon Electric line near Sharon injures about twenty people and kills one man returning from a picnic. The crash occurred as cars struck a ahead, disrupting the evening commute in Sharon, Da.

Sharon Youngstown Sharon Electric

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H. M. Patterson Embahnere Besineas F. W. Patterson South HR. M. Patterson Telfair Mortuary T. J. Patillo Macon, Ga Cawthorne Cool Auring Eastman Broffey Fiastman Caowthorne Tucker Maconlan Cawthorne Horne Hla Wifs Joe Ife Roberta Horna Gay Head Atter Horne Lad Grand Jury Mrs. Tucker Baby Ge. Augusta A. H. Kitchens Warrenton Hawkinaville Jine Kitchens Reeves House Cherokee Superior Coouurbt Supreme Court Frank H. Miller Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Rairoad Kimsey Seigler Woods Columbia S. C Alken San Francisco Jane Lathrop Stanford Essig Bros Whitehall St Peddlee W. P. Brown Lucian Knight Frank Carpenter California F. J. Hastin Mary E. Bryan Woman's Department R. W. McAdam Sunny South Pub. Co Atlante
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