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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
6
In a morning court session Recorder Broyles faced whether a recorder may sentence a person to the chain gang for contempt or escaping from the stockade. The issue, tied to City Code sections on contempt and street work, was referred to City Attorney May son for a ruling, with opinions split among lawyers.
Mrs Frewellyn Holt state secretary to Kings Daughters and Sons visits Atlanta Thursday morning to organize Gordon Circle. In the afternoon the circle is formed at the residence of Mrs Sarah J Purtell, 84 North Forsyth Street. officers appointed include Vice Leader Mrs F M Farley and Secretary Mrs A Q Basin with Miss Avan M Furtall as Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer Mrs Charles W Curry, Auditor Mr J F Golightly. Additional members listed include Mrs J W Abrams, Mrs George Sharpe, Mrs S B Bord, Mrs C P Serbner, Mrs Eutshens, Mrs W A Harris, Mrs Darcy, Mrs H D Lipford, Mrs Niebuhr.
Samuel J Scott, a well known Atlanta citizen, died yesterday at noon at his residence 15 North Boulevard after several months illness. He was 52 years old and had run a business in Atlanta for many years. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral is set for this morning at 10 o clock at his home. Erle Lodge 714 Eagles will officiate and the service will be at Holywood Cemetery. The large circle of his friends expects a large attendance.
The text records officers elected on a date in the 28th likely of a month with nominations and listed roles. Names include Ed J Henry as senior warden, P T McGriff as secretary, NF Buff as senior deacon, T Fort as junior deacon, AE Winne as senior steward, Bs Newman as chaplain, Jo oA as tyler, and B. Manheim among others.
Governor Terrell granted sixty day respites to J G Rawlings Milton Rawlings Jesse Rawlings and Leonard Rawlings plus Alf Moore awaiting U S Supreme Court action on writ of error. The delays aim to allow final decision after January 5 and potential further extension if needed. A strong view exists against executions for Milton and Jesse as tools of their father though no mercy shown for Old Man Rawlings or Alf Moore.
E C Kirkpatrick a youth living at 2 Terry Street was arrested at Neal Bank by Officers Coogier and H A Thompson for forgery. He presented a forged check for 2335 dollars with 2635 in figures to Teller Berry, using the signature of J D Ward. Old checks and a pool game claim are noted. He denies guilt, says the check came from painter Wilson. Trial set in recorder's court. he is about nineteen.
Post seeks an up to date optician skilled in refraction and frame fitting. Include optical education experience age marital status salary requirements references. Address Optician care Constitution. Good opportunity for the right man.
The Longbelt Lumber Company mill in Suelon, Kansas City, MO was burned at midnight, with losses around 50000 dollars. Lumber and planer were saved by citizens after a hard fight.
Capt. William A Fuller, longtime Atlanta public figure and Civil War veteran, died yesterday morning at 325 oclock after a long illness. Funeral set for Friday at 2 PM from his Washington Street home with burial in Oakland cemetery in the family plot. The cortege will include pallbearers and a guard from Atlanta Confederate Veterans camp. Fuller famed for pursuing Andrews Raiders in 1862 and his service on the Western and Atlantic railroad. He was 99 years old, survived by five children and his second wife, Susan Alford Fuller.
Congressman Thomas W Hardwick replies to Sam W Small’s request for a joint debate on Georgia suffrage, declining to meet in Macon during his Georgia visit but agreeing to divide time with Small in the future. He notes press publication timing and says he cannot meet Small in Macon on that trip.
Georgia's taxable property value rose 144,644,247 in five years to 1900, with county digests up 10,795,038 and railroad and corporate property up 37,849,214. Comptroller General W A Wright notes the gain equals over 33 percent, the largest in state history, approaching prewar levels. Also mentions holiday rail fares and teacher student ticket details.
The letter notes that congress reconvenes January 4 and the writer must return to Washington December 31 with family. He cannot accept a debate invitation or a fixed venue but offers to speak on suffrage during the campaign at invited locations and to divide time with the opponent at each event. He promises prompt notice of times and places as arrangements allow.
Judge John T Pendleton in his court filed suit as administrator of the Collier estate against former Aragon hotel lessees L W Scoville and George W Scoville and A Mel Wilson surety. Alleged breach of lease includes missing furnishings, damaged machinery, and unpaid last month’s rent totaling 108240 with interest, bonded by 5000. Wilson is noted as administrator of the Collier estate after a famous will dispute. Also listed are a $20000 damages claim against American Bridge Company fromWalter Bowes for a scaffold accident, and several property transfers and deeds filed with Depot Clerk Alex Cittler.
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