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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
4
An OCR read yields a fragmentary report mentioning a person named Francis Goa and a group of friends injured. It references a shot, a weapon, and a location such as Albert ton street chaffray, with unrelated garbled terms and multiple broken phrases about a crime scene and involved individuals.
Historic Christmas Day in Atlanta featured closures, family feasts, and generous spirit. Prisons, factories, stores, and offices largely shut as residents enjoyed dinners, gifts, and community cheer. Inmates at the Atlanta federal penitentiary celebrated with a festive program, musical performances, boxing, and open-yard activities, marking a red letter day for those confined.
Adolf Lorenz, back from Boston, says in New York interview he earned $30,000 in four months here plus $430,000 in Chicago. He says his income abroad came from patients and local physicians, who benefited from his visits to hospitals and clinics. Also notes the death of State Senator Patrick Trainor in Albany from a nervous disease.
A Thanksgiving era ad suggests ideal Christmas gifts for men from house coats to lounging robes. The display boasts mufflers, dress protectors, silk suspenders with sterling silver buns, umbrellas, canes, neckwear, silk handkerchiefs, and new designs in suits and overcoats.
Major W F Slaton, head of Atlanta public schools, received a magnificent silver loving cup yesterday morning at 336 Courtland Street from the city’s public school teachers. The inscription honors his 22 years of service and dedication to education, noting his leadership and southern Educational Association ties.
In Crawford County Georgia a white farmer Doc Barfield died after being struck twice on the head with a bed slat by a negro man known as Bill as they rode home in a wagon. The assailant fled and is at large. Barfield, a longtime resident, left a wife and seven children. Alcohol is suspected to have sparked the conflict.
In Social Circle Georgia yesterday evening 19 o clock a freight engine backed into engine 28 injuring fireman Will Moody. He suffered loss of both legs and multiple injuries and died three hours later at a local hotel. Moody resided in Rutledge and was single. Funeral held that afternoon.
Savannah residents react with sorrow to news of Rev Dr J P Mendes rabbi of Congregation Mickra Israel facing grave misfortune. Efforts to save his sight are underway with Dr Calhoun of Atlanta urged to visit.
Rome Ga December 25 Special The city dispensary closed by police after only two hours of Christmas operation caused a rush as residents sought liquor. No arrests linked to the dispensary. overall quiet Christmas with one arrest and ten disorderly conduct cases. Cannon cracker incidents injured a driver and a drayman as children and others fired fireworks. Major W A Patton’s son Nevin burned while celebrating.
Ashburn Georgia December 25 Special At Sycamore G Eugene Daniel accidentally shot and killed Ernest Clements this morning during a hunting party. Clements, from a prominent family, was struck in the heart and died instantly. the incident is deeply regretted.
Columbus, Ga December 25 Special. By a score of 17 to Auburn defeated Columbus at Wildwood park this afternoon in front of a large crowd. The game was a social event with Columbus red and white and Auburn orange and blue on display. The locals were outclassed, Auburn's varsity men on the visiting team. Individual play by Columbus was good but poor team work doomed them. Woodruff and Waittaker of Columbus did fine work. the home team fought bravely but could not overcome Auburn’s cohesive effort.
A marketing piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple remedy for indigestion avoiding harsh purgatives. It claims the tablets aid digestion by enabling proper secretion and relief of glandular congestion, boasting testimonials and urging personal trial to prove benefits.
A cold wave hit Atlanta yesterday with freezing temperatures forecast to drop to 26 degrees or lower by morning. Forecaster J R Marbury warned of a colder day ahead as winds from the northwest persisted and residents bundled in coats and cloaks amid bright Christmas sunshine elsewhere.
In Augusta on December 25, two Black residents died from a quarrel over explosive devices and a subsequent weapon strike. Demp Shadrack died from a left breast wound after a cane clash with Ea Tinley, who was arrested. A separate unidentified Black man, aged 40 to 50, was fatally injured by an electric car on the exposition track near Bon Air stables, with witnesses noting heavy whisky odor and near-ditching of the car.
William L. Elkins of Philadelphia announced plans to establish a Free Masons orphan girls home costing 500000 dollars. The home for Pennsylvania Masons daughters will be built in the northern part of the city and start with one hundred orphans. Elkins unveiled the gift during his Christmas dinner at the Masonic hotel, attended by grand lodge officers who accepted.
An Atlanta edition shortage left many buyers unsupplied and a misdelivery of James Whitcomb Riley's Old Sweetheart of Mine. Messengers, deliveries, and bookshop chatter filled the scene with festive, comic confusion as buyers sent duplicates to girls and friends, while shops worried about returns and exchanges.
In Matone New York on December 25 four persons perished when a blaze at the house of Julian King in Piercefield Adirondacks engulfed the lower floor trapping Mrs M J McGovern and her three children who died. King and his wife escaped by leaping from upper windows. one boarder was seriously burned and the cause remains unknown.
Edwin Dunter, who for twenty years served as superintendent of the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis, resigned the position today in St. Louis on December 25.
Public sale of the estate of David Goodwin deceased will occur January 6 1903 before the Fulton County courthouse. Two parcels are listed in land lots 14 7th district on High street and Drew street areas with described boundaries and cash terms. Administrator Walter D Smith.
Rochester December 21 Henry Miller opened Richard Harding Davis new play The Taming of Ficlon at the Lyceum theater this afternoon with a full company of strong performers Miss Drina Divvolfe scored as the adventuress and Miller himself had parts offering sympathetic opportunities and occasional emotion The reading shows a promising cast and engaging stage presence.
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