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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
6
The ad argues cod liver oil is easier to take thanks to a refined method. It asserts improved digestion and broad use for children, recommending Scotts Emulsion as the preferred form as advised by doctors. BCOTT & BOWNE of New York backs the claim.
In Valdoura Georgia December 1 two prisoners defied the court during sentencing. James Kingraph Morand Cole and Jim Hickey were convicted of pocket picking. King received ten years on one count and five on another, while Frank Moran drew ten and five years. The defendants mocked the court and urged death, saying they would meet the judge in hell. Ed Cole and Jim Hickey were each given ten years for the offenses.
Edward Young Clarke Jr reports at the South Georgia conference session as delegates to the general conference are chosen and a report urging enlargement of Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta is approved. Rev Julius Magath and Dr Winton address the meeting. Building committees, Bible Society remarks, and hospital fundraising plans are outlined, with emphasis on expanding facilities and securing donations.
Dr W F Tillet defended tolerance for evolution and higher criticism during a December sermon to a large gathering of preachers and delegates, arguing that spiritual morality remains central while science may influence interpretation. The discussion drew teams for and against, with follow up meetings by the Preachers Aid Society and educators from the Methodist board.
WEW England Co. II Court faced insolvency as creditors claim about 8150000. The New England company, formed fifteen years ago, owned 16000 acres in Dade county G7 and capitalized at 600000, founded the town of New England city. Promoters were largely eastern capitalists.
Fragmentary notes describe a recovery event in Sparta during December involving individuals named Harles and Urs wa. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a local incident with a healing or backup effort and a reference to Lorapite 4.
Georgia militia will receive 4000 olive drab overcoats at a total near 28000 dollars with federal funds about 25000 annually. Distribution by mid next week covers first through fourth regiments and most of fifth. New uniforms planned for 1907 with combined federal and state funding totaling 850000 to equip by 1908 under disbandment risk if standards aren’t met.
In Valdosta on December 1 the death sentence was renewed for J G Rawlings and his two sons Multqy and Jesse and the negro Alf Moore for the June 3 Carter children murder. The execution was set for January 6 as protestors claim innocence. Len Rawlings and Chenegia are mentioned in relation to the case.
A Cincinnati citizen Mr H M Davia praises Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure after a long catarrh battle. The Louisville/Ga firm claims hundreds cured and offers a month’s treatment by mail for $1.00, noting a business motive beyond courtesy.
Jackson Broom of Summertown was found murdered in his cane patch in December. He had been missing for days as searchers combed the area. A negro boy is jailed in Swainsboro jail. Mr Brown was a leading farmer and citizen of Summertown and leaves a wife.
Special report shows Thomas Tyner a prominent planter and merchant near ParataizQ Madison County died after an accident at a well. While at the bottom building the wall he asked for water. A mug was filled, an iron hook inserted in the jug. When the jug toppled, the jar broke and water fell on Tyner, fracturing his skull in three places and causing death.
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