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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1904

Page

11

Mrs Wimbish Hosts Elegant Charity Event

Mrs Wimbish entertained yesterday afternoon for guest Mrs C E Beach of Wolumbus. Over two hundred Atlanta women attended in rose decor, four leaf clover motifs, and white lace gowns. A formal luncheon featured pink carnations and silver fittings. guests included Mrs W D Ellis and Miss Hori e Richardson among others. The scene moved to the library with a concert by the orchestra and a reception for attendees.

W. D. Ellis Hdmana Berkely W. D. Enlis Horiie Richardson Louise Barris Miss Richardson Miss Harris Paocbe Ellis Halle Ellis Vassar Woolley Rutherford Lipscomb

Society Note Miss Isa belle Thomas Hosts A Spring Street Reception

Miss Isa belle Thomas entertains guests this evening from 6 to 8 o clock at her Spring street home with an orchestra playing and palms and pink carnations in the decorations. The event, in honor of Miss Halsey of Virginia, includes many members of the unmarried set and a planned dining room table display. Guests include Mr and Mrs W B Colns of New York and others from Albany and Stemingham.

Collins Conant Frances Colling W. C Conant Spring Street Clifford C. Andrews, Jr Edith Conant Maude Collins Willfax W. B. Colns New York Mell A. Collins Albany Luther Conant Edith Connant E. W. Andrews Stemingham, Ais Isabelle Thomas Mists Halsey Virginia Claude M Beacham St. Loula Ruth Hallman W. H. Kiser Misa Ada Petway Thalia Club Segadio

Passing Throng and the Curious Career of Train

Charles H. Phillips recalls meeting George Francis Train known as Tulson Train, a flamboyant figure once active in Omaha finances and long rumored presidential bid. Train died Monday in a New York Mills hotel, leaving a trail of curious publicity from his independent ticket ambitions and sensational postcards he distributed nationwide.

Charles H. Phillips Missouri Pacific Atlanta George Francis ‘Train Tulson Train New York Mills Phillipe Mr. Train Omaha United States

Kircaldie Announces Clearing Sale Of Laces And Patterns

Crowds flocked to Kircaldie's parlor at 73 Whitehall as reductions on lace embroideries trimmings and gown making go into effect. The sale runs through February 1 with many beautiful patterns and exquisite trims still available. Buy now to ensure best selections and place orders promptly.

Kicaldie

Portraits of Society Events and a Train Interview Tale

A renaissance lace cloth centers a large bouquet of pink carnations as invitations and carefully chosen hostesses set a formal dinner dance. Separately, an interview recounts how journalist Mr. Phillips secured Li Hung Chang letters from George Francis Train through patience and diplomacy, detailing Train’s quirks and extensive career from shipping clerk to founder of Train & Co.

Elaborate Luncheon at Second Banptiat Church

Second Banptiat Church hosts a five course luncheon next Thursday January 2 at 12 30 pm in the church parlors with a 25 cent fee featuring a chafing dish demonstration by Mrs Ferguson. Proceeds aim to help clear the church debt attracting patrons and improving community ties.

Remarkable life of financier Mr Train spans oceans and continents

The article sketches the eccentric career of Mr Train a financier and agitator who traveled worldwide and authored at least forty books. He built railroads and streets in multiple regions, owned Omaha land worth millions, spent time in jails, and claimed psychic powers. His later years centered at Mills Hotel No. 1 and a quarantined stay in Stamford.

White Star Line California Erie Ohio Mississippi Europe America Australia England First Pacific Trough Credit Mobilier Omaha Parenta New Orleans Mazsachusetts Boston Shipping House Globe Mills Hotel No. 1 Mr Train Madison Square Train Stamford Conn

Pimples and Eruptions Promise Blood Purity Cure

Three key facts about pimples and eruptions. They stem from impure blood, are cured by correcting that condition, and Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills uniquely purify blood to permanently remove pimples and eruptions. Accept no substitutes.

Hood

Drowning Toll in Bloemfontein Reservoir Disaster

At least sixty people are reported drowned after a South African reservoir burst in Bloemfontein. The disaster destroyed 176 houses and three hotels. A public funeral and interment were held for twenty three recovered bodies, attended by local officials and about 2000 residents as shops closed and the town mourned.

Bloemfontein

State school book commission to answer charges at capitol meeting

The state school book commission and the state board of education will meet at the capitol today to formally reply to published charges about school book contract letting under the state uniformity law. The reply will claim publishers chosen as best were asked to lower prices to provide better books for the people at reduced cost. Members voiced indignation at the charges and a formal response is anticipated.

State School Book Commission Capitol Atete State Board of Education Ita

Four Pardons Granted by Governor Terrell

Governor Terrell pardoned E. R Jerrell of Mitchell county who was convicted in 1893 of rape and sentenced to nineteen years after eleven years served. Charley Price of Polk county, jailed for manslaughter in 1901, was pardoned for acting to protect his sister. Kirk Williams of Habersham county, four years for kidnapping, and Arthur Williams, five years of a ten year burglary sentence, were also pardoned. The governor also appointed Funchange Bank of Albany as state depository for four years and paid a $100 reward for H C Joyner’s capture. Secretary of State Phil Cook renewed Milledgeville Banking Company’s charter for thirty years.

Terrell Prison Commission E. R Jerrell Mitchell County Jerrell Charley Price Polk County Kirk Williams Habersham County Arthur Williams

Georgia Fertilizer Registration Order Issued in 1904

Commissioner of Agriculture C B Stevens issues a state order under 1903 act allowing bulk fertilizer sales only after registrants declare source materials and guarantees. Sellers must register, report every bulk sale with recipient details, tonnage, grade, and pay 10 cents per ton. Rule takes effect February 1, 1904. Approved by Attorney General John Hart.

C. B. Broveng John C. Hart Georgia Department of Agiculturs Atlantea Shell John Chart

The Seven Best Games Card Advertisement Explains Tratt Decks

A compact ad promotes seven card games using one pack of Tratt cards. Trail is cited as the most popular game. The offer lists prices 75c plain and 60c gilt edge, from The Columbian Book Co. at Whitehall Street.

Trail The Columbian Book Co Whitehall Street

Will Plant Many Pecans in Pike Peach Outlook

Barnсsville Ga January 18 Special Mr W C Stafford of this city has purchased a 28 acre farm south of here adjoining J R Franklin and will plant 1 500 pecan trees of the best variety The trees cost 2 each and will likely bear in six to seven years With careful cultivation and high fertilization he hopes to advance fruiting He believes pecan trees are a growing opportunity for local fruit men The peach crop prospects in this section are promising with trees full of buds and a potential large peach yield if cold waves do not delay them.

Barnesville W. C. Stafford J. R. Franklin Brafford C. Stafford

Stolen Fanshawe Is Recovered in New York

A copy of Hawthorne's Fanshawe recovered in New York after Boston police accused Frederick Henry Bates, a bibliophile, of stealing it from the public library. A dealer in rare editions restored the volume to a library representative. The book is valued at nearly £1,000.

Fanshawe New York Hawthorne Boston Frederick Henry Bates

The Badge Of True Nobility And The Cure Claim

An old newspaper ad extols independence as the badge of nobility and condemns degradation from disease. It hawks Dr Burkhart’s Vegetable Compound as a cure guaranteeing fresh blood and relief from ailments including hematism neuralgia and catarrh. The thirty days treatment costs 25 cents and is sold by all druggists.

Jewels added to stock with latest designs and precious stones

The store announces an enhanced jewelry selection including brooches pendants rings and necklaces set in pearls turquoise emeralds diamonds and other stones. Most pieces are custom made and not available elsewhere, appealing to both artistic taste and value seekers.

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