Clerks Busy at Neal Bank as Receiver Nears Takeover
Atlanta clerks spent Christmas day sorting Neal bank accounts to prepare for the receiver’s arrival. Asa G. Candler, president of Central Banking, said he would bond to faithfully serve as receiver once Judge Pendleton approves. He warned payments would await court orders and that no new bank news was available for days.
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Nealbank
Atlanta
Neal Bank
Asa G. Candler
Central Banking and Trust Corporation
Pendleton
Candler
Bome
Publc
Doll Lula Grady Wins Anderson Hardware Guess
The Anderson Hardware Company drawing closes at midnight with mayorally named Lula Grady as the doll. Three winners Marjorie Weldon William Edward Love and Mrs W A Wright will meet at Mr Hray s office to draw for the doll and an automobile. Men and women are shown smoking in the shop window advertising cigarettes and cures.
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Anderson Hardware Company
Lula Grady
Marjorie Weldon
Piedmont Avenue
William Edward Love
Capitol Avenue
W. A. Wright
Rawson Street
Methodist Church Burned at Smith's Station Alabama
The Methodist church at Smith's Station Alabama was burned to the ground shortly after midnight in what is believed to be an incendiary act. The frame building five or six years old and valued at 2500 dollars, with only a small amount of insurance, was a total loss. Residents express indignation as nearby Fort Mitchell railroad depot fire had occurred recently.
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Smith's Station
Ala
Plamen
Columbus
Gmth
Central of Georgia Railway
Fort Mitchell
Smith Station
LEMAIRE OPERA GLASSES Highlighted in New Import Order
Wal- Nard Optical Co announces the largest importation of Lemaire opera glasses to Atlant e, promoted as ideal Christmas gifts. Shoppers urged to select and reserve stock at 75 Peschtree location.
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Lemaire Opera
Gleas Phrade
Atlante
Wal- Nard Optical Co
Pump Approval By Frank Rice Spells City Water Deal
Frank P. Rice, president of the Atlanta water board, convened a meeting of the water board and special committee to review bids for a Wisconsin Pump Company contract priced at 133,700 dollars. He expects approval to sign, stating the evidence supports his position and that the Milwaukee bid is a splendid proposition for Atlanta. In Hartwell, Georgia, the Court of Appeals granted a new trial in Callie Monchet versus Southern Railway Company, a $1,999 suit over a fatality, after the jury awarded the sum and the company appealed.
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Frank P. Rice
Atlanta Water Board
Water Board
Rice
Walter Taylor
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Pump Company
Atlanta
Special Committee
Wisconsin
Hartwell
Court of Appeals
Callie Monchet
Southern Railway Company
W. A. Manchet
Boweraville
Hodges
City offices prepare for 1907 council transition
Busy city officials in Columbus Ga prepare annual reports for the year 1907 as the old council meets on January 6 to wind up business and the new council convenes to elect a mayor pro tem while the mayor plans a message with recommendations on water works, streets, and park board appointments.
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Gfd Council
General Council
Hirsch
Petera
Holland and McHachern
Terrell
Martin
Chasewood
Glase
Taylor
Hancock
Roberts and Pomery
Bridge plan links Madison county by Broad river bridge
Elberton Ga December 25 The Broad river bridge project nears completion with Wilkes and Oglethorpe counties already connected. County commissioners anticipate building a second bridge to connect with Madison county in cooperation with its officials.
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Madison County
Elberton
Wilkes
Oglethorpe
Broad River
Burglar Plays Santa Claus in New York Home
In New York on Christmas night a burglar wore a Santa Claus disguise and entered Distler's house. Distler awakened by a dining room noise caused a loud scene to scare him off. The thief left behind a large cache of silverware not previously seen by Distler, suggesting it was stolen from another home.
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New York
Santa Claus
Sony Distler
Distler
Fair and Cold Weather Forecast for Atlanta
The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions today in Atlanta. Expect improving outdoor conditions with a brisk chill as the day progresses. The fragment hints at a festive mood and a recent weather forecast success, but details are incomplete.
Quiet Day and Festive Delights Across Town
A calm, crowded day filled with theater displays and holiday cheer. Santa faced high demand as households enjoyed plum puddings and festive dishes, while a humorous anecdote from New York about Lent Cross and a contested birthright amused readers.
Shrobb Defeats Boston Pair In Five Mile Run
Pawtucket December 25 Al Fred Shrubb the champion English runner easily defeated Frank Reat and Samuel Myers of Boston in a five mile relay at Sabin Grounds Canary ran the five miles against Grab and Myers. Shrubb finished five miles in 25 minutes 87 seconds.
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Pawtucket
Alfred Shrubb
Frank Reat
Samel Myers
Boston
Today
Ave
Sabin Shest
Grounds
Canary
Ghrab
Myers
Schirubb
Tas Gut Ates
Kibartén Local Brief From December Event
A fragmented report from Kibartén Georgia references a ten week period and a first arrival or event tied to a lace or site. Readable portions mention December and a Firat Bap Thurel phrase, indicating a local notice or update on a community matter.
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Kibartén
Wertz Robbed and Murdered Near Batesburg Leesville
Augusta dispatch reports James Wertz a 27 year old Batesburg D C clerk for L Q Cullum Co murdered on a rural road between Batesburg and Leesville around 6 pm. Robbery suspected as motive with bloodhounds requested. Separate Elberton item notes city paving finished and square center likely to become a park.
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Augusta
James Wertz
Batesburg
D. C
Leesville
Wertz
L. Q. Cullum & Co
Mr. Wertz
Werts
Mr. Werts
Elberton
Merry Xmas on the Fleet at Port of Apela
The American torpedo boat flotilla sailed from Port of Apela Trinidad after a 24 hour delay for repairs on Gemmage. A cannon salute to Admiral Evans marked the holiday as ships coal up at the collier Fortuna. Regatta crowds watch admiral and officers ashore while ships are decorated for Christmas amid calm seas and warm weather.
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Apela
Trinidad
Para
Vifhc
Doi
Fortuna
Firex
Eveny
Connecticut
Admiral Evans
Mr. Summer
Pepiend
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Neal
Central Bank
Geass
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Benjamin
Essig Bros
Whitehall Street
Frank Rice
Muscogee County Grand Jury
C. L. Gallops
Russell County
Chamberlain
M. Rich & Bros.Co
Tennessee
G. O. D. Bell
I Kellay Produce Co
Decatur St. Atlanta
Daniel Brothers Co
L. J. Daniel
Peachtree
Walton St
Ako
Lent
Cross
Messia
Croas
Merry Xmas
Port of Spain
Thomasville
Elbert Tillman
Puck
Repte Lockett
Danterhe
Lou
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