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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1906

Page

12

Wreck victims doing well after West Point crash

Injured travelers from the Central of Georgia passenger train No 18 and the West Point picnic special at West Fair street crossing are recovering. No new deaths reported. James Carrell and Miss Nellie Ward added to injured list. Rosa Ham remains most seriously injured. official joint investigation likely this afternoon.

Central of Georgia Pearl Springs West Point West Fair Street James Carrell The Constitution Carroll J. M. Blait West Point Road Dillard Central Central Railroad Halle

Erecting Fine Building on Central Avenue

Work has begun on the new warehouse for the P. Richards Company at 90 92 and 94 Central avenue between Center and Mitchell streets. The four story structure will feature automatic fire sprinklers steam heat and other modern conveniences. Architect HK St. Carpenter completed the plans.

The P. Richards Company Wom Central Avenue Center Mitchell Streets Louisville and Nashville Washington Street Nunnally Brothers Richards Company HK. St. Carpenter

Florida Representative Proposes Drainage Bill for Everglades

Washington June 7 Representative Clark of Florida introduced a bill to divert 3 million dollars from the reclamation fund to drain the Everglades of Florida.

Everglades Washington Clark Florida

Imported Art China Line Appeals to Distinct Tastes

Your China Closet may need replenishing or enrichment. Explore our Imported Art China line featuring master potters and artist craftsmen. Shapes designs and decorations offer satisfying beauty with moderate prices, including some expensive wares.

Women Called Horse Thieves Reported in Greensboro

Constable M F Barnes led the city with a warrant for the arrest of two white women in Greensboro Ga charged with stealing a fine horse and buggy from O D Booths livery stable at 38 West Hunter Street. Booth will meet the constable in Greensboro to identify the suspects and the team.

M. F. Barnes

Exposition Committee to Meet at Chamber of Commerce

The fifty member exposition committee will convene at 3:30 PM in the chamber of commerce. A previous meeting was postponed due to a death in John W. Grant’s family. Secretary Cooper urged full attendance to finalize plans and secure subscriptions, with expectations of raising under $200 and a notably large gathering.

Exposition Committee of Fifty Phember of Commerce John W. Grant Committee of Twenty-Fiv Committee of Fifty Cooper Chamber of Commerce

Short Items From Decatur Street Courtroom

Court Monday afternoon heard Farbore and Stollard fight on a Decatur street car. Yarboro fined 3.76 and Stollard 5.75. John Lightning and Herbert Smith, after ordering a Greek meal, were charged for inability to pay and fined 10 dollars plus costs. Officer Hazel, badly hurt in Tuesday night melee, was back at the station. description of a 200 pound, 30 year old, clean shaven man given. Rosa Ham and Charlie King, victims of Tuesday wreck, resting. families informed. Mrs Hemrick injured with mashed hip and arm. other relatives at home suffering nervous prostration. Ark aid details of Jackson alias Malone fined 26. James Miller, a two-legged amputee shoe shiner, tried for selling intoxicants. fined 50. Prince Miller testified he owned whisky. Mr. Pruitt, famed locomotive engineer, in grave fears for his son. T. Echols filed voluntary bankruptcy with assets and liabilities of 546.60. Various Supreme Court cases submitted or argued. eastern court not called before Monday.

Yarbro M. L. Stoljard Decatur Street Oehteng Stollard Farbore Yarooro Wiees Stolard Hazel Yeterday Rosa Ham Mcdonought Ga Charlie King Heals McDonough B F King Selle Avenue East Trinter Street Hemrick James Mivgr Bob Grady Pruitt George W. Pruitt Pea Place West Mr Pruitt Ind Atlinta Chattanoosa Ben T. Echols United States Court

Candler to Head Emory Trustees

Asa G. Candler, president of Candler InvestmentCo and leading figure in Emory finances, is urged to become Emory College board president. Board favors his presidency. Captain J. P. Williams will not seek reappointment, making Candler a practical successor and continuing strong business oversight.

J. P. Williams Candler Asa G. Candler Candler Investment Company Dig Emory College Candier J. P. Willame Savannah Board of Trustees Whitehall Street College Mr. Candler Wiliams Emory Collem Warren A. Candler Ams Asan Candler

Stone laid at new St Luke's Episcopal Church ceremony

Bishop Nelson led the cornerstone laying for the new St Luke's Episcopal Church at the end of Alexander Street Peachtree. A large crowd attended as clergy filled the service with scripture readings and addresses from Bishop Nelson and other city ministers including Rabbi Marx. The chapel, about 50 by 200 feet, will feature a 40 foot high ceiling and a stately simple design.

Nelson St. Luke's Episcopal Church Inend Alexander Street Peachtree Episcopal Church Wihmer Ting Z. D. Barrison Rabbi Marx

Advertising strategy for stronger competition and weekly Post

The article urges heavy advertising to overcome fierce competitors and build demand. It stresses explaining product advantages, aligning with intelligent customers, and frequent weekly notices in THE SATURDAY EVENING POST to reach about 750,000 families. The Post’s weekly format boosts reach and effectiveness for Curtis Publishing Company.

the Post

Funeral of Hugh Grant Held at Central Presbyterian Church

The funeral for Hugh Grant, son of Mr. and Mrs. J W Grant, was held yesterday at 3:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. C F Bridewell of Central Presbyterian. A large crowd attended as prayers, scripture readings, and music by Mrs. Jarnagin and Marshbank accompanied by Roby Robinson. Selections included Aside With Me, Asleep in Jesus, and My Father's Love. Burial followed privately with the family.

Hugh Inman Grant J W. Grant C. F. Bridewell Central Presbyterian Church

Woman Injured as Runaway Horse Hits Cabs on Forsyth Bridge

On Forsyth Street bridge two cabs collided when a runaway horse hitched to a cab rushed toward them. Mrs. S. M. Herndon of 6 East Ellis Street suffered brutal facial injuries and head bruises. Richard Wiley, a black man, struggled to restrain the horse. Patrolman Hooten filed the incident and may press charges against Wiley or the Cox Bros. for allowing a wild horse on the street. Mrs Herndon was sent home for care.

Forsyth Street Bridge S. M. Herndon East Ellis Street Richard Wiley Cam Bron Searcy Alabama Street Wiley Mrs. Herndon Hooten Cox Bros Herndon

Say Child Did Not Die After Giving to Fund

Mrs. Walker, a woman around forty, was arrested on Randolph street for collecting funds to cover funeral expenses of a child who did not die. She was freed after her lawyer Reuben Arnold arranged bond. Through Arnold, she sued Central Read for damages over her husband’s death, winning $5,000. A well-informed source estimated her net worth at £15,000 to £20,000 in her own name. The case is set before Judge Broyles Saturday at 2 PM.

Frisco Victim Attempts Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Cecil Ouste aged about twenty five sick at the Tabernacle infirmary in Frisco attempted suicide with a pistol in the morning hours after the San Francisco quake. He placed the gun against his breast and fired, the bullet entering near the heart and lodging in the back. Doctors treat the wound as very serious and potentially fatal. He was born in McRae Georgia and had worked in Atlanta about eighteen months ago.

Havng San Francisco Cecil Ouste Tabernacle Gutts Atlanta J. J J. E. Maddox McRae

Fatal fall from loft claims life of Sylvanus Carter

Madison Ga June 7 Sylvanus Carter Morgan counties leading citizen died from injuries after a barn loft accident yesterday morning. He fell through a hole and was struck by a sharp plank edge. he died later the day of the incident.

Sylvanus Carter Madison Sylvanus Carter Morgan County

More Animals for Park 700 Thirteen New Visitors Arrive at Grant Park Zoo

The Grant Park Zoo welcomed thirteen new animals including Miss Camel Mr Wild Bulls Mr Monkey and two Miss Monkeys Mr Hippopotamus Mr Leon Miss Leopart and Mr Babboon. They were purchased in New York by Chairman Water R Brown and arrived in good condition, then moved to new quarters. The park board attended as hosts, and the additions are set to delight visitors.

Grant Park Zoo Camel Wild Cat Monkey Monkeys Babboon Hippopotamus Leon Miss Leopart New York Water R Brown Africa South America

Ballard Bifocal Glasses Offer Single-Frame Vision

Walter Ballard Optical Co announces bifocal lenses that provide near and far vision in one frame. They claim broad global manufacturing and a perfected prescription department, emphasizing quality over price at 61 Peachtree Street, Atlanta.

Walter Ballard Optical Co Peachtree Street Atlanta

Sargent in Atlanta for immigration meeting in Georgia

Commissioner General F P Sargent and M V Richards arrived at Piedmont Hotel from Warm Springs after attending the Georgia Industrial Association convention. Sargent spoke on Immigration to the South and urged state support of 25000 annually for five years to promote Georgia as a destination for families and laborers. The officials praised the meeting with over a hundred association members present and many visitors.

United States Bureau of Immigration City F. P. Sargent M. V. Richards Naitway Washington D. C Piedmont Warm Springs Georgia Industrial Association Sergant Hoosevelt South Bargent

National Park Joint Committee Meeting Call

The joint committee on national park from the general council county commissioners chamber of commerce and veterans will meet in the chamber of commerce at 3 30 Tuesday afternoon June 12. E W Martin chairman W G Cooper secretary says the action will draft a DIA to be sent to Georgia members of Congress urging swift passage.

National Park Chamber of Commerce Georgia Congress

Immigrant groups urge Roosevelt against new restrictions

A committee from Irish Federations German American Federations and other groups, led by Michael F Cenry and Celestine Pla, urged President Roosevelt to oppose further immigration restriction laws. They delivered resolutions from a New York meeting on the fourteenth instant and again to Speaker Cannon, leaving the president without a firm position.

Roosevelt Washington Michael F Cenry Irih Henry J. Scheurman Mark J Katz German Amerian Federation Celestine Pla Jiallaun Societies New York Ety P P Sunter Jasper Als D. W Coons Paducah Southern State Immigration Commission New York Bennett Cannon

News paper carriers canvassers meet in Louisville

The convention of the National Association of Newspaper Circulation Managers closed with officers elected W J Daiby of Toronto as president G H D Rose of Louisville as first vice president F M Dodd of Washington as second vice president L J Boeshans of Cincinnati was reelected secretary and treasurer The next meeting will be in Milwaukee A committee was appointed to urge end to the rural carrier subscription ban and premiums were voted against The delegates toured Mammoth Cave and return home tomorrow.

Louisvire National Association of Newspaper Circulation Managers W. J. Daiby Toronto G. BH. D. Rose Louisville F. M. Dodd Washington J. L. Boeshans Cincinnati Milwaukee Mammoth Cave

Killarney the Lake of Bays Region Destinations

The Killarney region north of Toronto, Ontario, is a seven lake area known as the Lake of Bays Region. It features wooded scenery, islands, hotels, and a steamboat service to all points, attracting tourists, anglers, and sportsmen. Free illustrated publication available from R. Mec. Smith in Detroit Michigan.

Killarney America Toronto Ontario Lake of Bays R. Mec. Smith Woodward Avenue Detroit Mich

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