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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1905
Page
7
A humorous interview with the Man From Atlanta at Daytona recounts his encounters with doctors, fashion, and society as he seeks distraction at the races. He laments the social rituals, foresees dangers of wealth, and jokes about luxury, attire, and the urge to belong to high society in Florida.
Miss Nancy Hunt aged 67 died yesterday at the home of her niece Mrs. Kate Austin at 10 Cross Street after a two year illness during which she never left bed. Once attacked with rheumatism several years ago she fought the illness with stoic courage for years until death. Funeral services will be held at noon from the residence and burial is at Sardis church cemetery in Bughead Ga. She had many friends who cared for her during her long illness.
Knights of Pythias Atlante Lodge No. 20 plans to confer knight hood on aspiring esquires February 6. Master of work Dr Claude A Smith has assembled past chancellors for a unique Georgia lodge event with many visiting members from Atlanta and other cities.
Rev A C Ward laid up with grip. James F Knight dies after long illness on Campbellton road. Funeral at 9 from residence. East Point Masonic Lodge 268 to conduct. Shartes Dunning funeral at Crew street today. interment Westview. Agnes Croker 3, dies of diphtheria at 18 Powell street. Burial in Sham. James Whitfield 70, dies. funeral at 9 at Adamsville Road residence. Forest Grove interment. Dr Thomas E Wood body lying at Barclay & Brean. funeral arrangements pending. Infant of Mr and Mrs P Q Smith dies. body to Riverside, Ga for interment. Mrs Florence Garrett dies at private sanitarium. interment Westview. Mrs Emma C Archer, 59, dies. funeral at 2 from residence. Infant deaths in Varnell family. twins two months old. funeral plans pending. Annex work at Fraser Street school to begin. two-room annex by February end. William Bilbo, Black laborer, dies from fall injuries. to be sent to Columbus. Major death of Dp 6 Husywk, known Atl native. funeral at Westview. Prof H V Richards lectures at Wesley Memorial on The World Builders of the Wonders of Oxygen. Everett Key of Kansas City appears at Baptist Tabernacle. praised by audience. Kemp noted for good storytelling and read Seven Oaks.
Nebraska Representative A W Cunningham proposes sweeping legislation to outlaw football, claiming current play is brutal and harms students. The bill would target players referees and officials, with sheriffs and peace officers enforcing the law, while Cunningham notes opposition from university leaders and family man background.
A Little Rock Sunday baseball bill may legalize games if Senate Bill 102, by Senator H. K. Taney of Pine Bluff, becomes law. The measure would amend Kirby's Digest section 2041 to permit Sunday play in Little Rock and Pine Bluff in certain leagues, boosting revenues for clubs and leagues.
Pauleon and Vuneou sn present Erminie at the Grand with Paula Edwardes as a star in Winsome Winnie and a strong cast. Also The Wizard of Oz promises fast, funny fantasy with two original characters, while Lew Dockstader brings a burnt cork minstrelsy showcase. At the Bijou the Blaney company debuts The Curse of Drinit a temperance drama featuring a massive locomotive and elaborate scenery.
Well known humorist Ralph Bingham will entertain Atlanta at the Grand Opera House tonight under the Atlanta Lecture Association. The Virginian performer, famed as a one man company, will present stories in negro dialect with his distinctive costumes and stage settings. The advance sale has attracted a large audience.
Renowned catch as catch can wrestler M J Dwyer plans a mid February return to Washington from Atlanta to teach boxing and wrestling to President Roosevelt and his son. A prior visit yielded Roosevelt’s approval to arrange further instruction after Dwyer finishes duties at the Atlanta Athletic Club around February 9.
President Shettsline of the Philadelphia Nationals announced a trade with Columbus to obtain catcher Freddy Abbott from Atlanta. Abbott, a former regular with Cleveland, was part of a deal exchanging shortstop Huiswitz Hanlon of the Brooklyn club. The Phillies also sought exhibition games with Chief Joyner between April 1 and 10.
J. G Etheridge, a special officer tied to a prior cheating charge, was rearrested on a warrant from Carrollton Ga. He admits a visit to Carrollton and claims the only debt was a doctor’s bill. A citizen accuses him of taking a watch, for which he is held on a $100 bond by Recorder Broyles. He expects transport to Carrollton soon.
Arkansas, commanded by H Gait, arrived at Charleston on January 29 after a fleet review at Hampton Roads with about 60 ships. The monitor will stay briefly, then proceed to Key West on Tuesday. Gunners’ calls and salutes were omitted due to Sunday.
The friends of Mr and Mrs C E Dunning and Mrs Emily Ford and Mr HK Dunning are invited to attend the funeral from 43 Crew Street at 2 p m today. Pallbearers include George Saxe EA Spear Charles Echanel Charles Smith Charlie McLendon and W A Delkin. Interment at Westview.
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