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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1903

Page

14

Field Workers In Busy Session

Augusta Georgia man George Hams and Joseph Carthel Montgomery Alabama spoke at a large Sunday school gathering. Delegates from several churches attended morning and afternoon sessions focusing on teachers training, organization, and township duties. Evening talks by Hamill and Lawrence highlighted the Work of Sunday School Workers and the conference closes with plans for Thursday sessions.

George Hams Augusta Gebb Macon Joseph Carthel Montgomery Ajs Hich George O Bachman Usnaile Nashville Tenn Films Hamill Caay Tracial Spether Joseph Carthe Montgomer Alarkin Lawrence Toledo Ohio Lawrence Elose Atention George Hams Au Kuste Ben Duhes J J Cody Macon Joseph Cartar Ht Wo Hamill Nashvile Tenn Manon Lawrence Heason Halstead Isaac D Borders Witham Atlanta Joseph Clare Columbus

Sale of Telephone Plant in Atlanta Under Mortgage Foreclosure

The Atlanta Standard Telephone Company plant is to be sold today to the highest bidder in front of the courthouse. Judge Newman presided as creditors, after placing the company in receivership months ago, obtained a decree foreclosing the mortgage and setting sale terms. The sale follows a petition to close the mortgage and transfer ownership to satisfy debts.

Atlanta Standard Telephone Company Flont Wot Newmen Court House Tel Phone Ts Sendage Newman Unite

Police Chief JB King Shot Dead in Bamberg

February 4 Bamberg reports Chief of Police JB King was shot and killed by Joe Davis at Davis's home after a quarrel with Davis's wife led to police action. Davis fired from inside with a shotgun as King tapped on the door, killing him instantly.

Bamberg JB King Joe Davis Davis House Davis King

Tailors Elect Officers at National Convention

Merwin of New York elected to the presidency at the Merchant Tailors National Convention in Cincinnati on February 4. The National Tailors Protective Association formed with President I A Patterson, Von Fork as vice president, Ho A Patterson as treasurer, and a secretary to be appointed. Nominations for the Merchant Tailors National Exchange election include President Jim Patterson of New York and William H Dyson of Philadelphia, with other officers named for first and second vice president, secretary, and treasurer roles.

BR Merwin New York Cincionati Merchant Tailors National Tailors Protective Association I. A. Patterson von Fork J Guard Buffalo Ho A Patterson Merchant Tailors National Exchange Jim Patterson William H Dyson Philadelphia T Armstrong Louisle T Peace

Burglars dynamite safe in store on railway line

In Columbia at 8 on February 4 burglars dynamited a safe in a store on the Charleston and Western Carolina railway line and secured $d and a gold watch. A clerk fired on them with no effect. The Post Office in the store was not molested in this second safe cracking within twenty four hours.

Columbia Iva Charleston and Western Carolina

School Matters Discussed by Florida Officials Meeting

Gainesville February 4. A meeting of county superintendents and the General Educational Board discussed school advice and needed legislation. State Superintendent Shest presided. Dr Wallue Buttic, Dr Cloud, and Prof Thrasher represented New York. Dr Buttok spoke on general education and board objects. Charles VicMurray of the State Normal College of Honofs spoke in the evening.

Gainesville Fla Tais Marning Wallue Buttic Cloud Thrasher New York Buttok Prident Charles VicMurray State Normal College of Honofs Als

Generosity of Athens Negro Presents Davis Picture to Ladies

A special showing in Athens on February 4 features a rare Jefferson Davis presidential portrait with cabinet. Dick Hart offered the print to the Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy, gifting it to Miss Willodred Rutherford for display in the Winnie Davis Memorial Hall at the State Normal School, honoring President Davis's family and scarce surviving prints.

Davis Athens Dick Hart Claston Street Jefferson Davis Tom Harris Srein Georgia Daughters of the Lonfederacs Wioldred Rutherford Winnie Diss Ormal School

Cuban Flag Over Madrid Hotel Taken Down

Cablegram reports the Cuban flag raised by the Cuban minister at the Hotel de la Paz in Madrid was removed by Spanish authorities. The House of Representatives passed a resolution asking President Palma to verify the incident, while the Senate committee drafted a resolution favoring ratification of the reciprocity treaty.

Madrid Havana Hotel de la Paz House of Representatives Palma Senate Commttee Southern Railway Memphis Chattanooga Sala

Local items note grand jury and funeral notices

The Grand Jury will convene the first Monday in March to hear cases including distilling counterfeiting and postal violations. A Methodist or Baptist funeral service is planned for Officer T J Covington at Georgia Avenue Baptist church with Knights of Pythias involvement. Interment at Westview and Oakland Cemetery honors follow.

T J Covington Georgia Avenue Baptist Church Knights of Pythias of Covington Westview Vannie Doan Witchtlul WE Austin Forrest Avenue Mitchell Ban Dean Atlanta Une Dea W Byrd Green John Parker Bayne P Stewart Wilson Winnid Walker Wi Wol Walker Crew Street Hagris St Pauts Episcopal Church Kev AW Oakland Cemetery Jake Ts Arriv

Narrow Escape From Live Wire At Athens Campus

Foster Day, a young colored cutler at Professor C M Strahan's residence on the university campus, narrowly escaped electrocution when wind split a live wire. The fallen wire draped his bed while he slept, delivering a severe shock and burns. University surgeon Dr S C Benedict treated him. the shock was serious but not likely fatal.

Sero Athens Foster Day C M Strahan Professor Strahan Dews

Railroad Company To Sue Havana

The Cuban Railroad Company plans to sue Havana before the Supreme Court to recover $1,000,0000 the tax levied by the Secretary of the Treasury upon transferring the properties from the original Cuban company to the use of the railroad company.

Havana Cuban Railroad Company Supreme Court Secretary of the Treasury Cusan Company Stodlroaa Company

Silk culture in Georgia sparks debate and plans for mills

A Georgian guest, Mr Magid, advocates silk culture and a large scale silk mill. He cites benefits for farmers and potential U.S. manufacturing, while noting imports and tariffs. Prominent locals and business leaders back the cause as a major movement for the South and Georgia’s economy.

Magid Vallutan Kalle Georgia Albim Piedmont Mir Magids Reagan America United States Ching Japan Congress

Reason for Halted Flatwoods Drill in Ohio Expert Warns of Nonproductive Work

A Flatwoods Oil Co well halted after an Ohio driller warned a gusher could be struck. President Saylor is in Chicago. iron casing delayed by freight. options near the well are being bought up.

Flatwoods Oil Company Ohio Saylor Chicago Pumor

Will Be Sent To The Scaffold Henry Oden Convicted

Floyd Court verdict finds Henry Oden guilty of murdering George Varig with a death sentence likely to be pronounced by Judge Henry tomorrow. The last Floyd County execution was January 4, 1900, when Bud Harria was hanged for killing at a dance, with two other lynchings since then.

Henry Oden Floyd Court Rome George Varig Oden Henry Floyd County Bud Harria

McGovern to Get $1000 Expenses for London bout

The National Sporting Club of London agreed to provide Terry McGovern with 1000 for expenses to travel to London to meet Ben Jordan. Harris accepted the offer and the articles of agreement are en route. A six round bout before the Penn Athletic Club in Philadelphia is also arranged.

National Sporting Club London New York Cablesrum Harns Terry McGovern National Sporting Club of London McGovern Ben Jordan Harris Young Corbett Penn Philadelphia

Berkshire hog sale at Biltmore estate draws buyers

A Sentinel report from Asheville NC notes a Berkshire hog sale on February 4 at the Biltmore estate of George Vanderbit. The first hog sold fetched a sum, and the aggregate realized from sixty one hogs was 213000. Stockmen came to the event from northern, southern, and western states.

Sals Berkshire Knoxville The Sentinel Asheville Biltmore George Vanderbit

Warners Safe Cure Promises Kidney Health Restoration

An advertisement extols Warners Safe Cure as a cure for kidney and urinary tract issues. It cites symptoms such as frequent urination, back pain, inflammation, jaundice, and general systemic decline, with testimonials from users claiming dramatic improvement after treatment, warning of severe consequences if untreated.

Analysis Free Medical Advice From Rochester Firm

An offer promises free analysis of urine samples to diagnose kidney liver and bladder diseases. A woman doctor answers all letters and provides a book on disease treatment, with correspondence claimed to be handled with strict confidentiality.

Wigrnet's Base Cure Co Rochester NY Ans

Safe Cure Promises Kidney Restoration Across Ailments

An ad touts Safe Cure as a purely vegetable kidney remedy claiming to purify and strengthen kidneys, cure rheumatism gout diabetes Brights disease bladder issues, and restore health. It contrasts itself with “sediment-filled” rivals and urges purchase at drug stores or direct order.

Senate

My Cures and Honest Opinion from Dr Leatherman

Advertises a medical expert offering private opinions on cure for sexually related ailments and nervous conditions. Claims to quickly and permanently cure various failures and weaknesses and invites letters for a “sincere” opinion. Dr J R Leatherman, M D, Austell Building Atlanta Ga. Office hours listed.

Stunborn J.R Leatherman M D Austell

Envy A Senator Sees Two Old Women in Marble Room

In Jacksonville the Alabama Senator Morgan visited a Marble Room with two elderly claimants against the federal government while younger women looked on. After the caller left he quipped about the contrast, then returned to the senate amid chatter with companions.

Morgan Jacksonville Fla Times-Union Alabama Canal City Sam Major Jonging Gance Mason Party Senate

Southern Railway Trains Leave Atlanta in Schedule

A dense catalogue of Southern Railway services lists daily trains from Atlanta to Cincinnati Birmingham Kansas City and Columbus with Pullman sleepers and dining cars. The fare structure includes parlor and sleeper options, through routes to Washington New York and Chicago, and connections via Jacksonville Tampa and Richmond with through coaches and limited through car changes.

Southern Railway Atlanta Cingtanatt Brunswtox Clumbas Saley Pullmans Birmingham Kansas City Udirny Chicago Florida Atlante St Agwagerre Pia Palace Obrerealen Club Cary Amotone Jacksonville Aagustine Waaningean Sutiwestern Rithéut Tashineton Iefps Ean Macon Og Sconce Aesinata Ana Wachington Cheriotte Clae Etennes Cincinnari Bouirville Arts Anniston Benday Cincinnati Pittsburg Cleveland Detroit Tampa Brunswick Pulman Sietese Arrlves Wirlingham Poe Wight New York Rickman Washington Simball House Cajon Thornes City Main Deepot Sala

Notable New York City Vendor Advertises General Store Offerings

A long fragmented shop ad at 35 Whitehall Street promotes foreign and domestic wines and liquors, tobaccos, cigars, cloth shoes, rubber shoes, horse collars, bridles, plow gear, guns, ammunition, and other hardware. Peter Lynch advertises low prices and prompt cash terms.

Whitehall St Mitchel Peter Lynch

Notice of attorney resignation from Seaboard Air Line

Mr Yasser Woolley, formerly the attorney at law for the Seaboard Air Line railway, has severed his connection. He will no longer represent the railway in legal matters. Office address remains 28-3 Prudential Building, Atlanta, Georgia.

Yasser Woolley Seaboard Air Line Railway

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