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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1890
Page
8
The Piedmont Exposition story details a large construction and exhibit drive across Georgia, with bids for prizes in horticulture and floral displays. Managers highlight extensive planning, show rules, and fee structures as vendors and exhibitors line up, signaling a major regional event.
The remains of Wr Charles Woodsom, who died in London four weeks ago, are shipped to Atlanta arriving this morning. A large delegation will meet the body at Union Depot and take it to 183 Washington street for funeral services at 3 o clock. Wall bearers include M W Spence, Earmest Clark, WE Eckford, John M DeSaussure, A J Hansell, A Briscos, F M Coker Jr, Dr Frank Holland Jr, and aides from Madison and Sheffield.
Nancy Farrar died Tuesday morning between midnight and 1 o'clock, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. A daughter of DeKalb County pioneers, she married Colonel Jessie Farrar fifty five years ago. She leaves four children Frank, Richard, Lochia, and M. Farrar, a long widow, and a devoted Presbyterian, lived at 111 Courtland avenue. Funeral set for 10 o'clock at her residence with Kev Dr Baruth officiating.
A man, Charley Martin Tumbles Poma, fell from a second story window of the Powell building on Poplar Street between Broad and Prochtree at noon. He landed in the basement, was found unconscious for a hour, then tended by Dr. Avary and sent home to Walhams Street resting easily.
Gene Comeha, a survivor from a March expedition to Spanish Honduras, recalls harsh mistreatment by Don Henry Pizarro and hostile conditions on return ships. The account details sickness, starvation, and the perilous voyage to New Orleans, with many dying before quarantine near the Mississippi and subsequent care by Mercy Sisters.
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