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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
10
A nostalgic verse evokes Christmas fellers with memories of youth, voices like a silver band, and hearts reaching out. The poem blends childhood imagery with the blessing of the season and a morning churchyard dawn under blue skies.
A mixed prose poem fragment and verse pieces reflect on Christmas themes. Notable items include playful lines about Santa and toys, a Chicago Tribune reprint of The First Christmas Gifts, a mournful Christmas for single men, and a meditation on Christmas Eve bells and myths.
Washington December 24 In the Conrad and Bonaparte report on postal irregularities an allusion linked Brandt Dent cashiers to Judge Baldwin the US consul at Nuremberg The matter was referred to Assistant Secretary Pierce whose investigation led to a full exoneration of Judge Baldwin by President Roosevelt
Santa Claus visited the courthouse yesterday with officials recalled in gifts. Judge J H Lumpkin sent a crate of Florida oranges to brighten the offices, distributed by Thomas H Jeffries. Arnold Broyles received a silver chafing dish, Deputy Clerk Aler Dittler spoke, and Judge John R Wilkinson was given a dress suitcase and each staffer a $5 gold piece. Judge Lumpkins spending half the days in Athens.
Commissioner Collier of the Public Works and Sanitary Chief Jentzen were honored by subordinates at Christmas. Collier received a Knight Templar watch charm with five diamonds. Jentzen received twelve silver spoons. Jentzen spoke, noting past turkey gifts. Collier read a note of thanks praising staff support and wishing continued loyalty and high pay next year.
Tickets on sale to teachers and students of schools and colleges holding certificates from December 16 to 23 1903 inclusive with final limit January 8 1904. General public may purchase December 23 24 and 25 1903 with final limit January 4 1904. Rates, schedules and details available from W H Fogg T A or nearest agent.
Mayor Howell orders three day closure of city offices and clerks today and tomorrow. Banks join the holiday as offices closed since yesterday noon. City halls and departments will reopen Monday morning amid festive relief.
Fire destroyed much of the Wilkes Cotton Company ginnery in Washington Georgia on December 24. The plant valued at about 15000 dollars suffered losses estimated around 6000 dollars and was insured. Operated samples were in process when the blaze started. the plant will shut down for the season. The property is held by the Planters Compress Company of Boston.
Henry Clay Snipes and family welcome a visitor who helps them gain a Christmas feast. John Wesley and George Washington mend disputes with a hopeful toast, while Mary Snipes and the children see a rare moment of generosity and peace. The elder couple share a kiss and vow lasting harmony.
Money getting on busindia which most people can follow. To be successful meang persistent work, self-denial, and a systematic scheme of saving. But there is no plan that brings more satisfactory results than that afforded by the savings bank. Possibly you would like to test this matter for yourself.
A dramatic scene unfolds as two men abduct a child in winter daylight while nurses nearby overlook the event. The child’s sobs echo as the captors carry her away through city streets to a forest cabin. Inside, a man gazes at the girl and experiences a moral awakening upon hearing the child describe a Christmas scene. The text weaves a chilling tale of crime, guilt, and redemption framed by a vivid, sensory description of fear and wonder.
Moody Merrill once prominent in Boston finances died suddenly in Silver City New Mexico from pneumonia. Indicted for embezzlement here years earlier he vanished after arrest in New York and resurfaced briefly before his death. The telegram noting his death arrived in Boston today as police hunted his whereabouts.
New York December 24 Mayor elect George B McClellan took the oath of office and announced two appointments John T Oakley commissioner of the department of water supply gas and electricity and George E Best commissioner of bridges Both men are active members of Tammany Hall.
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