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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
8
A local neckwear shop promotes its men's ties as high quality with exceptional fabrics. The seller claims prices are far lower than expected for such superior products, aiming to attract customers seeking value.
A joint meeting of the ordinary committee led by Councilman Elis and the committee on electric and other hailways led by Councilman Bruce will convene at 3 PM to consider the Southern Light and Power Company franchise ordinance and amendments. Southern Light officials and Georgia Railway and Electric Company representatives are expected to attend. Walter Ballard Optical Co promotes Le Maire Opera Glasses and Lor Uettes at Peachtree Street. A new Los Angeles limited flyer set a Wyoming speed record despite a Chicago handicap, surpassing the Overland train and rivaling the Alice Roosevelt special.
Rome, Dec 19 Special A suit filed by Denny Harris seeks an undivided interest in almost a full block downtown including residences Shorter College and lot No 41 in Coosa division The Chidsey children heir residents claim trust property since the Farrar will and deeds have long been on record The case centers on control of property fronting Third Avenue and East Fourth Street with the Home place at 303 East Fourth The property valued about 490000 promises a lively court fight and the heirs assert they hold a lawful gift from their uncle The article also notes a dissenting view on the Constitution preservation and a procedural delay in a canal appropriation bill adjournment details
Eastman Kodaks Hawkes 14 Whitehall and other agents promote holiday rail fares. Round trip tickets priced at one and one third fares plus 26 cents with sales windows from Dec 16 to 24 for teachers and students and December 22 to January 1 for the public, final limits early January 1906. CHAS E Harman is General Passenger Agent.
In Havana a tobacco shortage threatens the leaf supply and may force some U.S. manufacturers to use lower grade tobacco to keep operations. Eight Valdes, an Atlanta cigar maker, reportedly has ample Havana leaf to last two years, selling authentic Havana cigars with full purity guarantees. Washington reports Joseph Boswell of Philadelphia may be named assistant treasurer, replacing William Leb. Monticello holds a democratic mayoral primary with J Benton leading and Kelley, Robinson, Jordan, Phillips, and Hewit as aldermen candidates.
Headquarters offer felt and leather slippers in many shapes and colors, suitable for weary feet. Women and children slippers priced from 1.00 to 2.00 include fur trim and bows. Also stocks of hosiery in silk, lisle, wool and cotton in a full range of colors and sizes.
The Grand presents Paul Gilmore in Captain Debonnaire with a Thursday matinee and night show. The Charleston reports a brilliant triumph at the Academy of Music and praises Gilmore as a magnetic, versatile performer in Louis Ya Debonnaire. The company promises a superb production, with Quebec and New Amsterdam settings and lavish costumes. Also announced are Max Figman and Florence Roberts in Ann LaMont at the Grand, plus Henry W. Savage’s English Grand Opera Company bringing three operas to Atlanta including Tanaerahuser Faust and The Valkyrie with Christmas and New Year performances. box office sales start tomorrow. The Bijou continues with The Beauty Doctor musical comedy, praised for its large cast, new musical numbers, and lively chorus. performances all week.
Mayor Woodward says finance committee members did not know of October apportionment for water works salary increase. Patterson and the comptroller may have known, but not the full committee. In Macon, Recorder Nottingham fines drunken offenders as Christmas approaches.
A young writer confides to a friend that his new novel has become deeply involved with a thickening plot. The friend notes the shifting progress while the writer admits being stuck in the narrative.
Pioneer Charles Heinz shows signs of improvement at his Whitehall Street home but the weather change depresses him. Conductor C G Housman of Seaboard Air Line confined to his Wells Street home with pneumonia. Rain expected today and Wednesday with no major temperature change. minimum 40 and maximum 44. Ladies of Taberna Baptist church bazaar at 118 Peachtree Street near Piedmont Hotel. oysters served. Funeral of Robert W Down held at Barclay & Brandon chapel. interment Oakland Cemetery. Funeral services of James B Thompson conducted at Barclay & Brandon chapel. interment Westview Cemetery. veteran of Civil War. Funeral of Mrs Betty Luda held. interment Westview Cemetery. Byworth League of First Methodist hosting an evening program with Niagara Falls views and refreshments. Mass meeting of Lodge 298 Stationary Engineers at Red Men's Wigwam. J G Root Camp No 1 Woodmen of the World will hold final meeting of year at 7:30 pm in Kiser Building. Rufus Robinson, janitor, arrested for stealing from Empire. pawned items under a fictitious name. Mattie Mobley, accused of throwing baby into Chattahoochee River, released after evidence. other details noted. Medical Society meeting in Homer, Georgia delegates chosen for next year. Hungary suffrage proposal grants universal male suffrage at 24, secret ballot, citizenship requirements.
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