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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1906

Page

12

Georgia Railroad Prevents Tax Sale in Augusta Case

Judge Pendleton granted a temporary restraining order blocking tax sales against the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company over about 240000 in taxes claimed by Augusta and 140000 by Richmond County. The order sets a hearing for March 10 as the state and railroad seek U S Supreme Court review on taxation of stock and other related issues.

Georgia Railroad Art Tankng Company Pendleton Fulton Atprotier W. A. Wright Joann W. Nelms Faltercun'y Augusta Western Railway of Alabama Richmond County Nelms Georgia Railroad Supreme Court of the United States Georgia Railroad and Banking Company Richmond The Georgia Auit United States Georgia Rairoad Georgia Supreme Court Uns Western Alabama Supreme Court

Frightfully Burned Burns in Electrical Fault

A Ford machinist named Moore suffered severe hand burns in an electrical incident at work. W. Guy Ba. treated the injury with Rickien's Amica Salve, claiming a quick and perfect cure. The advertisement extols the product as a healer for burns, sores, eczema and other skin ailments and lists 280 druggists as sellers.

Moore Ford W. Guy Rickien

Woman Found Dead in Bed Carrie Padgett Succumbs

Mrs Carrie Padgett dies in bed from heart failure during the night. Garrie Padgitt found dead yesterday morning. coroner's inquest held yesterday afternoon concluded death due to natural causes. Interment planned in Macon with funeral arrangements referenced.

Carrie Padgett Garrie Padgitt Peters Thaddy Harry Poole & Cao Eabare Rigett Atlanta Atraly Bertre Delim Jeter Waco

From Army of Uncle Sam to the Army of the Lord

John Quincy Wells, a discharged Twelfth Cavalry trooper with the banner of "most excellent" on his papers, joins the Salvation Army as lieutenant in Atlanta. A popular, disciplined, athletically gifted soldier, he now dedicates his life to religious service amid the Philippines memories and a welcome from Maj. John M. Berriman, Salvation Army officer.

Uncle Sam the Lord Atlanta John Quincy Andas Wells Twelfth Cnviary United States Army Mr. Wells Salvation Army Iife Wells Philippine Islands Salvationists Rogier Wells Tke Philippines Frindst Fort Oglethorpe Chickamauga Park Majo John M. Berriman Bsalvation Army Department of the South

Strohbar Case Argued. Trial Continues Next Morning

The Strohbar case involving $5,000 is unfinished after Judge Pendleton resumed the trial this morning. An amendment by Mrs. Strohbar’s supporters seeks to prove the money belonged to her by tying real estate paid from embezzled funds to her husband. Affidavits were read. Lowry Arnold and Van Astor Batchelor represent Mrs. Strohbar. Also, Will D. McCaug, auditor for the Atlantic Long Line, faced perjury charges related to testimony about the $5,000 used to secure a bondsman for Strohbar’s husband. the case paused for next Tuesday afternoon at 3.

Strohbar Pendleton Robert Alston Marion Jackson Atlantic Coast Ane Railrosd American Surety Company S Robbar Lowry Arnold van Astor Batchelor Strobinar Mofreig Ww. D. McCaug Atlantic Longt Line Strokbar Daisy Strohear Mr. Manry Neal Lean and Banking Company Woott

Press Club Committee Names 6% Officio Members

President John Paschall announced the year’s lineup for the Atlacte Press club with a list of officers and committee members including Jo Pascal and Jas Foe, along with several other named figures.

John Paschall Jo Pascal Atlacte Press Coumtseen Jas Foe Freesatesa Rogers Barman Rans Sleming Ernest Te Daills Janie Bo Ney Watters Taster Maraakaw Oo Mo Chara Wwe Ce Poe Edwin Tangy Kel Omer Paechall Offic Entertainmen’ Rasa Dantel Ona” Man Dan Carey Jono Paschal

Sam P Jones Speaks Sunday at Bijou Theater

The Georgia Anti-Saloon League holds a grand rally at Bijou Theater Sunday afternoon starting at 3 o clock led by Rev Sam P Jones Supporters and city ministers from nearby towns join the anti saloon league in a major test of church backed campaigns Dr Soloman state superintendent works to assure success for the Georgia branch with forty three states already organized and Rev J C Solomon named state superintendent The movement aims a vigorous crackdown on saloons across the state.

Georgia Anti-Saloon League Sam P. Jones Anti-Saloon League Soloman Georgia Ant-Saloon League Andy J. C. Solomon

Grape Nuts Promises Health Return in Household Test

A husband criticizes pie then praises Grape Nuts after a wife reports digestive relief for herself and baby. She describes chronic indigestion, initial doubt, and how regular use restored digestion, strengthened nerves, and appetite, noting health gains and improved household harmony.

Boabe Eames Monty Ounce

Council Caucus on Vacancies Sets Secret Vote Friday

A city caucus will meet at city hall at 2:30 PM Friday to choose two new police commissioners to replace retiring members Dr Amex Fox and George E Johnson. Captain J W English and Captain W H Brotherton are favored by many. three others are Charles Brannan John J Woodside and John Welch. Alderman Key withholds signature over concern about factional returns. The formal vote is not until March. The caucus result will guide the council’s decision. The notice notes the meeting will be secret. The ad ends with a drug advertisement for The Texas Wonder Cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles by E W Hall.

Board of Police Commissioners Press Huddleston Terrell Amex Fox George E. Johnson Police Board J. W. English WH. Brotherton Charles Brannan John J. Woodside John Welch Alderman Key Engiis Brotherton Police Department

Logan Named Arkansas Division Commander of United Sons of Confederate Veterans

Montgomery Alabama February 1 1 Special Thomas M Owen commander in chief has named John P Logan of Siloam Springs Arkansas commander of the Arkansas division United Sons of Confederate Veterans to succeed L E Quint of Locksburg whose term expired Logan is a state senator and one of the best known young men of this state.

Montgomery Ala Thomas M. Owen John P. Logan Siloam Springs Ark Arkansas United Sons of Confederate Veterans L. E. Quint Locksburg Logan

Black's Pardon Comes Too Late For Mother's Death

M A Black a young white man received a commutation to leave jail and return home but his mother died the night before in Dublin Ga. He was convicted in Fulton superior court of larceny from a freight car and given six months plus a $260 fine or twelve months on the chain gang. He had served three months when illness reached him. the prison commission and governor granted clemency, yet he could not reach home in time.

Jar M. A. Black Black Dublin Fulton Superior Court

Quartet entertains at Lowndes studio in Atlanta

An itinerary quartet from Wheeler's Washington visit performed at the Lowndes building studio of Anderson and Davenport. Miss Anderson the soprano, Miss Davenport the pianist, Fay Wilson the cometist, and Dave Silverman the viola virtuoso delighted more than two score guests. The group, known for Wheeler camp ties, drew hearty appreciation from attendees.

Wheeler Washington Miss Anderson Miss Davenport Fay Wilson General Wheeler Dave Silverman Atlanta Makers Wheeler Camp Athey Dagerett

City Officials Define Retail Liquor Threshold At 478 Gallons

The tax committee decided that dealers selling to consumers only in amounts not exceeding 47 8 gallons are retail businesses. The city attorney had ruled that sales under a quart are retail and over a quart wholesale. Inspector Ewing and Mayor pro tem Harwell weighed federal rules and possible ordinance changes.

Ewing Fem Harwell Holland Woodward Patterson

Macon Clerk Returns as Federal Trial Concludes

Deputy Clerk L. M. Erwin comes back from Savannah after attending the Greene and Gay trial in federal court. He will likely stay in Macon as Clerk Somson’s work is reorganized and Macon clerks’ services are not required.

Macon L. M. Erwin Savannah Gsalating Greene and Gayhor Somson

Frankfort House Bans Pool Rooms Amid Heavy Vote

The Kentucky House of Representatives, by a nearly unanimous vote, passed a bill prohibiting pool rooms with penalties ranging from a $1,001 to $6,000 daily fine. The measure targets operation of pool halls as part of a broader public order effort.

Frankfort House of Representatives

Woman on Lakewood trolley unconscious forty five minutes

A woman fainted on a Lakewood trolley car near Peachtree and Marietta. She remained unconscious for about forty five minutes while fellow passengers attempted revival. She could not identify herself and was later taken to a drug store and home. A note with her name and keys was found but details remain unclear.

Womin S B. Sturman & Co Lakewood Snn Peachtree Marietta Iain Elkin-Watson Turan

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Dempora Bill Cyroes Spa Dr. Yur Cosme Maier & Berkel Ahehiye L.Q.A. Wells Lieutena I McCaig Mrs Daisy Strohbar Press Club Committee Georgia Anti - Saloon League Council Caucus Police Commission Council J. W.W. English W. H. Brotherton W. Hall Olive St Bt. Louis Owen Quartette Camp Wheeler Keely Keely Company TAX Committee Erwin Armours Armour & Company Chicago Mia, Dearing Covington Indie E. Dearing J Dearing Micago Tllinvis Steel Compasson Cnesiot Eiseman Bros Whitehall St Baltimore
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