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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
8
A report on Meredith Slaters from the Orpheum describes rapid costume changes on stage and in a post show parlor interview. Pearl and Carrie Meredith discuss wardrobe, audience behavior, and the shift in social manners among younger patrons, noting fewer boatmen and more direct communication.
Macon Georgia February 3 Special a row among prominent physicians over places on the staff at the city hospital developed this week. Two doctors were dropped from the staff at year end not for qualifications but to spread honors. Repeated disputes over board places have long troubled the hospital and the current clash may test executive officers.
Judge W H Felton designated March 2 as the Macon annexation election date for portions of South and West Macon with registration from February 9 to 19. The plan for the election follows, as many residents prepare to contest the territory. Taft persuades Embry to stay as Oklahoma U S attorney to avoid party factional strife.
The ad urges buying from reputable dealers for diamonds and gold goods. Maier & Berkele touts 25 years of trusted service, claiming to be largest in the line and a headquarters for quality gift items. It notes mail shopping and a 112 page catalog.
The Journal of Labor announces a Golden Jubilee Edition to celebrate unions and Atlanta, with editor Jerome Jones promising a great paper for the golden era and rich data about Atlanta and its people. the release date will be set once preparations are complete. Unredeemed diamonds at auction are advertised by Tobias today.
A special council committee on tuberculosis hospital planning meets Saturday at 10 AM to select a site. With a $10,000 appropriation, the panel seeks a location and has been offered a 20 acre site near the Marietta Marine by the river for $2,000. Committee members include Harrison, Chambers, Johnson, W G Raoul, and W J Northen.
San Francisco on February 8 C A Farrar aged 30 was found dead on the roof with his head in the balloon envelope beneath a stream of illuminating gas. He held a contract to signal a nightly balloon from the roof but no balloon appeared for two nights. A room search later cleared the mystery and investigators think he took his own life.
The Tabernacle conference schedules a one day Mission Feast on Tuesday March 8. The event aims to draw many attendees from across the union with Dr Bogland and others expected to attend and discuss worldwide mission efforts.
W J Davis recently bought the site at a cost of 100000 and is developing it as a west side equivalent to Anstey Park. The 100 plus acre tract lies partly in the seventh ward and beyond city limits. Ruff, a noted civil engineer, lays out the lots to be marketed this spring, promising a premier residential section for Atlanta.
Health officials report seventy four smallpox cases at the hospital near the city prison as daily new infections appear. Sanitation and vaccination are urged. most cases stem from poor sanitary areas and unvaccinated residents. The health officer Kennedy warns the danger persists and urges immediate vaccination.
Dr Charles J Vaughan a well known physician and fourth ward city councilman has been ill with grip and showed improvement last evening if no unfavourable symptoms occur he should convalesce in a few days He has been away from his duties for nearly two weeks and his friends hope he will soon resume professional and official responsibilities.
The state railroad commission reported no delayed train data until February 3 when weekly reports were mandated. Railroads have until midnight last night to file, and the panel plans to pursue penalties if orders are ignored. The aim is to gauge public inconvenience and determine steps for improved service.
Rev C C Cary of 29 Johnson Avenue appeared before the paykoad commission and urged that telegraph firms charging beyond the Mile unit be unfairly discriminatory to city residents. He cited no charge for delivery within the city by the express company and compared with the US mail special delivery. Western Union and Postal Service spokesmen defended limited delivery, noting losses in Atlanta business. commission will rule later. Bank charter sought for Avera Banking Company with 26000 capital. Inviting incorporators include R W Dixon, B H Rivers of Avera, and L B Holt of Sandersville.
Jake Wells of the Atlanta Theater Company arrived in Atlanta to confer with Henry DeGive Hugh Cardoza and Edwin Panley about opening the New Forsyth Street theater. The playhouse was leased and expected to be turned over to the Jesses this fall but construction delays pushed readiness to later. The theater is described as one of the souths most attractive, with an opening date and attraction to be announced, possibly delaying until the next fall 1900 10 season.
Monroe Ga February 3 Judge William H J Stone a longtime local justice and prominent Methodist church member died at his North Monroe home at 2 30 am at age 84 He was one of the earliest Emory College graduates and is survived by two children and a wife Funeral arrangements will be at the First Methodist Church with interment in Monroe Cemetery tomorrow.
Albany Ga February 5 Dr Palaemon L Hilsman a widely known physician, died at his home after a bracing illness. He was 62 and practiced there nearly four decades. Funeral set for tomorrow at St Pauls church. Survived by four children including Dr A H Hileman L R and G Hileman and Mrs J A Davis, all of Albany.
The superintendent of schools will hold the annual examination for teachers' places on or about May 1. Exact time to be announced. Many vacancies exist in grammar and high schools. Applicants should begin preparing now to compete for vacant posts.
A manager in Atlanta displays a February peach not Georgia grown. The fruit traveled from Cape Town to New York and Cleveland before reaching J M Fleming of the Georgia Fruit Exchange. The peach resembles the Belle of Georgia in sweetness and color and is noted as a rare winter arrival.
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