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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1902
Page
4
A sale advertisement highlights lace hose for ladies and misses at 10 to 60 cents per pair and a 15 cent lot of metal back dressing combs. The items are presented as bargain counter specials for Monday, with comparison to drug store prices. The ad implies large quantity and emphasis on savings.
An advertisement promotes the new adjustable Pin Curtain Stretcher priced at $2.00, with a sale note indicating it can fit any curtain and will be sold in all stores at $8.00 on Monday.
New York June 7 special report describes the West Point centennial celebration from June 6 to 17. Many Confederate and federal veterans, including General Stephen D. Lee and General A. Stewart, plan to attend with others from the South and Spain war veterans. General Thrace Porter will deliver the main oration as cadets and graduates participate in a packed program at the academy.
In LaGrange Georgia June 7 special edition crowds prepared to greet Hon J M Terrell as the next governor. A decorated carriage and horse team were readied and Col C B Miller would drive. A call redirected the crowd when Terrell did not appear at the station. Ed Terrell a brother stepped from the train and fans remained hopeful for Joe Terrell’s gubernatorial inauguration.
Fairburn Georgia suffered heavy rains with wind and hail. Gardens damaged and several large trees uprooted in town that had withstood storms for years. Continuous showers yesterday and today caused notable effects on homes and streets.
Mrs J T Eason of Columbus Ga wife of a leading supply merchant died tonight at home after a long illness She leaves seven children The obituary notes her husband’s firm F J Gooledge & Bro Manufacturers Atlanta referenced in the notice
UNCLE SAM DOWN ON THIEVES Prompt conviction follows proof of embezzlement by postmasters in federal court Raleigh June 7 Special Three such convictions this week Exum of Benson found guilty of embezzling large sums Denied embezzlement but admitted using the money White Republicans backing Negro postmasters waning Courts have reduced their numbers Ex Postmaster Corbett of Selma also convicted for embezzling registered letters and other mail The assistant district attorney suspects the crime was blamed on subordinates Electric power plant at Ifburnie near Raleigh complete ready for test Dam creates a seven mile pond Water power valuable Soldiers home in Raleigh near full. dozens seeking admission next legislature to add capacity St Marys College gift by Miss Murchison of Wilmington now jointly owned by dioceses North Carolina East Carolina Asheville South Carolina Medical board at Wrightsville sets record 100 applicants for licenses Roanoke Island July 4 Pilgrimage planned July 4 1904 Raleigh press notes continue large historical society Roanoke Island committee chair WD Pruden Plans for Raleigh colonists anniversary in August 1904 Fayetteville bleachery site purchased capacity 100000 yards daily One other bleachery in state Fishing season for fertilizer fish ends poor season September resumption In Salisbury staged hanging of Blanton Fleming Connolly to be executed for burglary Sheriff from Asheville to assist Salisbury sheriff in hanging the three men
July 7 forecast for multiple states shows widespread unsettled conditions. Georgia expects partial cloudiness Sunday with east storms later and fresh north winds. Virginia showers and thunder, cooler interior. North Carolina partly cloudy with possible thunderstorms and a Monday fair, brisk west to northwest winds. South Carolina expects Sunday storms, Monday fair with northwest winds. Western Florida Alabama Mississippi fair. Louisiana Eastern Texas fair with south winds. Western Texas partly cloudy with Sunday showers and cooler north. Eastern Florida partly cloudy with variable winds. Arkansas showers and cooler, Monday fair. Tennessee showers, cooler west and south, warmer in west Monday. Kentucky showers and storms, Monday fair.
Athens Ga June 7 Special The Lucy Cobb commencement continued with a children's night at Seney Brvaill chapel. Little Bo Peep delighted all with perfect costuming and engaging acting. Rev Alonzo Monk will deliver the baccalaureate sermon tomorrow, and Hon Thomas W Hardwick, congress candidate in the tenth district, will give the class night address next Tuesday.
A Mississippi farmer sold his tomato crop from a one acre field for 1400 to a broker, paying gathering, hauling and boxing expenses. The sale averages 155 per acre versus cotton at 40, with similar production costs. Crystal Springs has shipped nearly 400 cars of fruits and vegetables to the northern market this season.
Course in the Art of Expression at Monteagh Assembly Tennessee directed by Cenevieve Baricht post graduate of the School of Expression Boston Special classes for eager teachers and children begin Monday morning June 8th 1902 at 10 oclock at 15 East Ain Street Atlanta Ga
Sunday recap highlights dropped stitches from the week’s coverage. A compact survey traces stories missed, noting key events, names, and places readers may have overlooked during busy days.
At a Brentwood surface crossing in St. Louis county an electric suburban car failed to stop due to a defective brake and struck a Missouri Pacific engine. Thirty five people were badly injured and two died, William Layson the motorman and George Giffens a laborer.
Mrs A W York mother of Rev J B Barton of this place was buried here yesterday afternoon. She had died unexpectedly after a brief illness. An elderly lady, her life was described as modest and marked by Christian humility.
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