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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
9
Postmaster Blodgett announces sixty new workers including 40 clerks and 20 mail carriers to handle the holiday mail surge. He expects faster, expanded service for both homes and businesses as Christmas delivery will begin on Christmas Day. The registry department anticipates high volume and congestion managed by the extra staff.
An advertisement for Ladies' Opera Glasses boasts a collection described as the finest line in the city. The retailer Jno. 1. Moore & Bona and Prudential Building at 42 North Broad Street are listed as the selling points.
The Atiputa Bible school prepares for the winter term opening January 10. Leader Dre Ranteal notes recent strong progress with rising attendance and worker interest. The school seeks new friends to support the next term and emphasize revival, devotion, and practical Christian study with speakers and courses on Acts and teaching.
The article describes a bustling Atlanta Christmas scene with lavish windows, gifts, jewels, furs, and foods, noting higher prices but strong shopping vigor. It highlights charitable efforts for the poor, Salvation Army drives, and planned Christmas dinners, as residents brace for a busy final pre holiday rush and orderly celebrations.
An elderly man, laden with packages for grandchildren, drops his Christmas candies on a windy street. A crowd of young men rushes to help him gather the nuts and sweets, restoring his joy and illustrating the Christmas spirit.
Talks on Old Testament figures by Trev and Dr J W Dlonger continue as part of a free public program. Edwand Young Clarks and W D Bloodworth present lectures on The Book of Take and Eli's Opportunity. The president aims to raise the standard, while Dr Huntham declines distant offers to build a local Bible school and college in Atlanta.
The Turf Writers Association of America adopts resolutions on the death of John Boden Jr. at Barmac Lake. The message honors Boden as a devoted member, a friend to racing, and a powerful force in the sport’s journalism, marking a significant loss to the field.
Sealed proposals will be received until 1 o clock p m on the first day of January 1907 for the construction of a building project in Georgia. Specifications cover all electrical and structural details, with drawings and terms available from Haralson Hinlee. Bids must be submitted in proper form to the engineer and include required credentials.
Macon Ga December 23 no meeting of the stockholders of the Macon Dustin and Savannah railway was held. The $1,880,000 mortgage on the property was postponed until January 3 at the company offices. Plans to consider the mortgage and property improvements will be taken up when stockholders reconvene. Some fear of action without a full attendance was noted due to holiday delays. The development and improvement of the railroad property remains a key topic awaiting stockholder action.
Gold glasses offered for Telatmas at Jno Le Moore and Sons. Exchange possible after gift presented if desired. Located at 42 North Morend Street in the Prudential Building. Bid details implied.
Georgia Kappa Alpha Association led by President Carl Hutchinson will hold its annual convention in Atlanta in February with chapters at the University of Georgia Mercer Tech and Emory. The agenda includes fraternity affairs plus a banquet and no arrangements committee will be appointed yet.
Birmingham Georgia railroad offers round trip tickets from all points to Birmingham and return at first class rate plus cents for the Southern Cotton Association annual conference. Tickets on sale January 15 and 18, 1907 with return limit January 22, 1967. Inquiries to ticket agents or C C McMillan AG Jackson AG PA.
List of uncalled letters at the Atlanta post office for the week ending December 22 1808. Names include Minnie Almon Jennia Abournay Adams Arnold Auateil Analey Margatkine Emma Adanin Irene Anderson Brown Datrie Brown Bennett Gureon Butler Brinkley Varew Naya Byrd Boyington Dora Tannerman Barrett James Carton Paatee Cole Malet Das Dora Tannerman Barrett etc. One cent charged for each letter.
A dense list of numerous given names and surnames appears, spanning sections labeled with initials and including many titles. The fragment reads like a society roster or wedding and obituary index, with many Mra, Miss, Mrs, and Mian prefixes interspersed among a sprawling set of personal names.
A dense OCR of an Atlanta directory page names numerous individuals such as Ellingon Mia, Fitzgerald John, Jones Jerome It, King Clark, Lewk George, Lankford Loula, Reed Henry, Walker Cuney, Yancey Gary, and many others with affiliations to firms like Sou Drumatte Ag, Silver Hat Co, The Atlanta Ou Co, Mutual Fire Co of Ga, and Southern Basin Ca. The page includes address cues near Decatur Road and mentions LADIES LIST entries and local business lines. The overall item resembles a Mississippi-era city directory fragment listing people and businesses with scattered street cues and company names.
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