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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
9
A funeral procession for Dr. W. HR Brewson near the cemetery was startled when the hearse horses bolted. The driver, 22 year old Osenp Grimes, was killed and the coffin shattered, revealing the deceased.
James Ro Mekeldin, a prominent Atlanta businessman and founder of Mekeldin & Carlton, is critically ill at his home 15 East North Avenue. Family and friends express deep concern as his condition worsens after a brief improvement last night. His older brother Hush Mekeldan remains in the city, visiting and assisting during this troubling time.
Ansley and Hetition seek to bar Electric and Rathway firms from occupying McDonough Street crosswalk areas, threatening to reveal their petition. J Wellin gham and A M Watson filed for Willingham Investment Company charter to handle real and personal property with capital at 5000 dollars. Atlanta Labor Temple Company seeks charter to erect labor temples with total corporate capital 25000 dollars.
Mrs. W. H. Ray sues George A. Clayton for 10000 damages over a September 3 injury from projecting lumber on Whitehall Street near Hunter and Alabama. Another suit seeks 5000 against Clayton for same incident. George H. Holders and Annie Meldher obtain total divorces. Charlie Nell bound over for railcar burglary. Baraca Philatheas reception at Tapitat Tabernacle hosted Thursday evening.
Mrs Thomas denied the Vim charge after her Mut shot Dr Willum Cawhern Tuesday afternoon. A L Thomas said he would attempt to wear out a warrant against the physician. The shooting is expected to go before the recorder today. Cawhern’s wounds are not serious. Dahlonega Masonic lodge elected officers for Blur Mountain with METL Head, W 3% as presiding officer and several appointees.
A Fleihacht Driving Club meeting in Kin ball house raised 87 253 toward a new clubhouse. At a subsequent meeting President Milton Dargan's home saw 1 050 subscribed, payable in five installments. Total raised by 64 members reaches 18 500 with aim to 230 000, 328 000 before work begins. Funds come from fixed mortgage bonds bearing 6 percent interest.
An advertisement touts Forter’s Antiseptic as a remedy for chronic sores and related conditions. It promises a money refund and claims to cure ailments that other cures fail, including eye issues and skin sores.
Athens December 8 MorgAn county secures the agricultural high school for the eighth district after a long session. Bids reached $40,000 cash plus 257 acres land near Madison, with ten years electricity and water and three years telephone service. Putnam offered $38,000 cash and 200 acres with utilities, Wilkes $28,000 and 200 acres. Work begins January amid town celebration in Madison fueled by the nearby depot visit and rally.
Lumpkin lodge of the Knights of Pythian held its regular election of officers last night. Officials chosen include Graham Forrester as Chief, C. Ci, Ralph Ard, Pythian, A. Q. Wort, Nebyneh, MAL, J. is. Goodman, and BL EL 1. Carter, with GY. Harrell and Mardre named trustees.
Secretary Taft argues a battalion involved in a Brownsville incident acted with murder and treason like crimes. He cites a conspiracy of silence, lack of discipline, and questions disbanding the unit to prevent future danger, asserting color did not justify the crime or motive.
The county commissioners yesterday voted against establishing a new police camp at Lakewood Heights because of high costs. They plan to advance camps at Battle Hill and Duckhead, with Duckhead nearly ready for occupancy, and elected two new county policemen W S Neal and J L Butler. They granted AB&A railroad crossing changes from Hewella Station to central city at several streets and avenues. Suggestions to repurpose almshouse land for a modern courthouse faced no decisive action, while routine business was addressed.
News reports the death of Mrs. J. W. Renfroe at her daughter in Law’s home in Cleburne Texas with the funeral at Hi M Patterson Son private chapel and burial in Oakland. Survivors include a sister Mrs King a granddaughter Bre Sidney Cooper of Hendersonville NC and a grandson Renfree Jackson of Atlanta. Funeral services for Alvaniah Rhodes daughter of Mr and Mrs J Rhodes Jr were held at Glenn Baptist church with interment in Westglew cemetery.
Talbotton Georgia December 8 Special Frank Perryman son of Colonel A J Perryman Talbotton shot and killed himself this afternoon with a pistol He went quietly to his room and ended his life His remains will be buried in Oak Hill cemetery tomorrow
The bitterest family feud in Macon’s history surfaced in the Amerson-Tomlinson case. Amerson was killed when Tomlinson allegedly attacked him after an argument. Citizens intervened. police secured the scene as Tomlinson and others faced charges. The trial draws attention to local tensions and the feud’s impact on law and order.
A Victorian style piece argues marital changes transform women's health and looks. It extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for strengthening weak bodies, aiding nursing mothers, and stabilizing the delicate female system, while cautioning against drastic symptoms and recommending medical endorsement and nonhabit forming ingredients.
Washington dispatch reports Representative W C Adamson pushing for a large river and harbor appropriations, urging a rise in funding for river improvements and harbor work. He notes inspections with Georgia colleagues, aims to boost Chattahoochee and related harbors, and cites east and west pass depths as key factors in securing the Columbus delegation’s support. The Postal Committee discussed newspaper rate adjustments, indicating no changes for daily or weekly papers, only monthly.
The partial text references advertising magazines, circulation, and labor matters. It mentions a Raleigh or Chattanooga context, a December date, a meeting week, and a government supply note. It hints at unions, salaries, and portage letters with uncertain details and damaged lines.
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