Christmas Gift Promises Orphans Fund By Asa G Candler
A $1000 check from Asa G Candler to the Decatur Home for Orphans was delivered with conditions to create a separate fund for maintenance of orphans from Whittle County and Monroe County. If counties fail to send support, the money will aid those in the home. a Christmas party and gift distribution were planned for tomorrow morning with witnesses invited.
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Asa G. Candler
Candler
Ees
Dector Orphins
JB. Mayard
Dalte
Gio
Whittela
Monroe County
Decatur
Maynard
Orion
St Institution
Maynards
Unseasonably Warm Christmas Day In Atlanta
Weather in Atlanta turned milder than usual for December with overcoats cast aside and residents enjoying an almost springlike spell. Forecasters warned of a wet day as a cold front loomed, but early hours showed temperatures held steady and the city faced a brief, atypical Christmas warmth before cooler air moved in.
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Atlanta
Atanta
Ltve
Howver
Firemen Assist Police in Patrol Duty During Holidays
Joyner directs a squad of firemen to aid police patrols across the city to watch for fires. Firemen will stay on patrol through the holidays due to heightened fire risk from trash heaps and fireworks. The effort has reduced fires this Christmas and reflects strong cooperation with law enforcement.
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Joyner
Ha Clty
Ilidays
Aten
Christmas Rail Fares Offer Reduced Round Trips
Abliday Rates for Christmas and multiple lines endure for students of schools and colleges. Superintendent issues certificates for 1901 wrap with final limit January 8, 1902. Cheap rate tickets on select December 31 22 3 25 30 1901 and January 1 1902 with final limit January 29 1902. Tickets available via ticket agents. H Harman and J Smith oversee pricing.
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Bis Western
Atlanta
Rairoad
Freshvile
Chattaooga
St Louis
Harman
Smith
Trafic
Western and Atlantis Railroad
Nashville, Chattanooga and
C. E Harman
H. F. Smith
Christmas Day in Atlanta Brings Quiet Joy and Charity
A misty but mild Christmas day in Atlanta sparked widespread happiness from palace to hovel. Crowds filled streets while churches offered special services and music. Public offices closed, deliveries light, and revelers enjoyed trees, feasts, and gifts, with acts of charity brightening the season despite personal sorrows.
Salvation Army Feeds Atlanta Poor In Christmas Day Dignity and meals shared
The Salvation Army hosted more than 1,096 poor Atlantans for Christmas dinners at Marietta and Decatur streets halls with 300 served at the two halls and baskets for others. Turkey vegetables cake and fruit appeared as tables filled and the crowd urged mutual cheer. Army members tended the meals ensuring no one left wanting as happy scenes of mothers fathers youths and children reflected a nationwide aim to feed 500000 poor yesterday.
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Atlanta
Salvation Army
Marietta Street
Shelter
Decatur Street
Army
United States
Handsome Christmas Gifts From Southern Cotton Oil Mgt
General Manager L A Ransom of the Southern Cotton Oil Company, based in Atlanta, received a silver loving cup from eighteen local mill managers across the south. The presentation was coordinated by Macon mill manager 3 A Corker. In Atlanta the same group gave Ransom a gold headed walking stick from the company’s local office.
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L. A. Ransom
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Atlanta
3. A. Corker
Macon
South
W. C. McBride
C. T. Mobley
H. Bell
J H Fulford
Lb W
Christmas Services At First Methodist Church
Yesterday morning 11 o clock services at First Methodist featured a sermon by Dr J W Heidt of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. Offerings benefited Woman's Home Mission Society and the Decatur Orphans Home. An infant class will host two Christmas trees this afternoon at 3 30 in the Sunday school room. An old fashioned candy pulling is set for 6 this evening in Gate City Guard armory. The Decatur Orphans Home holds its annual Christmas tree Friday at 11 in the morning, with friends invited to bring offerings.
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Heidt
First Methodist Church
J. W Heidt
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Woman's Home Mission Society
Decatur Orphany Home
Gate City Guard
Decatur
Is It Douglass This Time Man Arrested in Walterboro
A man was arrested in Walterboro South Carolina who may be James L Douglass evangelist and bigamist who left his wife Mrs George of Lithonia two days after marrying her He refused to explain his identity and investigators believe they have the right man An earlier arrest in Anniston Alabama had been mistaken A 400 reward had been offered for Douglass at the peak moments of the pursuit.
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South Carolina
James L. Douglass
Walterboro
James L Douglass
Mies George
Lithonia
Douglas
Douglass
Scotland
Anniston
Ala
Extra Force 10 Handle Mail Post as Atlanta Postoffice Soars
Postmaster Smyth with twenty five additional hands handles holiday mail boom at Atlanta postoffice. Monday records show 513 packages registered, over 200 more than any prior day. Extra carriers and clerks, aided by boys, keep busy as packages, boxes and home goods flood in. Office stays open late, staff praised for speed and cleanliness.
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Atlanta
Major Smyth
United States
Smith
E WF Blodgett
Humiliation of a Young Man Over a Christmas Bracelet
A New York Sun vignette shows a man in a cross seat with three girls, boasting that his gift was a seven hundred dollar bracelet. The package turns out to be an alarm clock, triggering mocking laughter until a girl quips that he bought a ring instead.
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New York
Sone
Harlem
Storekeeper Matt Keith Shot Dead in Panola County
An unknown man rode to the Fletcher store near Water Valley Mississippi and shot postmaster Matt Keith twice, killing him instantly yesterday afternoon near Fletcher in Panola County. The motive and suspect details are not provided in the report. Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting.
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Water Valley
Miss
Matt Keith
Fletcher
Panola County
Fulton Farmers Enjoy Big Christmas Dinner
Fulton county farmers gathered at Mt Vernon church for a 28th annual Christmas dinner with speeches by J H Griggs Rev G D Stone and Rev C Simmons. F Merriam urged diversification of farming to higher income, noting rising cotton costs and labor wages while highlighting opportunities from growing foodstuffs for increasing southern demand. The meal showcased local hospitality and generous southern fare as the event closed.
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Fulton County
Mt. Vernon
J. H. Griggs
G. D. Stone
C. Simmons
F. Merriam
Georgia
The Gobbling Turkey Of Christmas Past In Atlanta
A portrait of the Christmas turkey season in Atlanta notes that many turkeys were slaughtered yesterday, boosting dealer profits while a rare bird, the gobbler that refused to fatten, stands as a monument to instinct. The piece contrasts live birds arriving for Christmas, dressed birds sold quickly, and the enduring appeal of the fat turkey with cranberry sauce at holiday tables.
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Ise
Christmas Stockade Release Skipped by City Leaders
In Atlanta on Christmas Day 1901 no prisoners were released from the stockade for the first time, as Mayor Mims and police chose to avoid releasing many habitual offenders. Prisoners received a holiday meal, while authorities cited safety concerns. Also noted are holiday railroad fare promotions offering cheap round trips for students and the public under dated certificates and limited travel windows.
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Mims
Stockade
Vallee
Atlanta
Mark Twain's Moving and Dunlap Smith Dead
Mark Twain's early career as a San Francisco hack writer is recalled through a vignette of Bret Harte and Joaquin Miller sharing pay while Twain eyes a confectioner window. Dunlap Smith, Chicago financier and real estate dealer, dies of pneumonia, heir to his father's wealth and builder of a tea estate.
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Mark Twain
San Francisco
Bret
Harte
Joaquin Miller
Bohemia
Clemens
Dunlap Smith
Chicago
Perry H Smith
Chiciure
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Piles Cure
Advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as able to cure severe piles and bodily eruptions. Claims thousands already helped and guarantees relief for injuries and pains. Priced at 25 cents a box, sold by all druggists.
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Tob
Bucklen
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