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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
5
The Muscogee Club, a leading social institution in Columbus, is to face a grand jury on a charge of dispensing intoxicants on a Sunday. Indictments name the club and may list the president, with members and guests of members allowed to drink on the premises. The development caused a ripple in club circles.
Newton county citizens petitioned Judge L. Roan to convene a special Newton Superior Court term to speedy try Columbus Walker the wife slayer. The crime occurred in eastern Newton last April when Walker after quarrel with his wife crept into her room at 4 am and stabbed her, then shot her, attempted suicide by hanging and was cut down. A white Wyss district signer urged an immediate trial.
Seaboard will withdraw its submitted bridge plans to the War Department. A new hearing was planned next week before Lt Col J B Quan, engineer officer, noting revised designs to be submitted later. The hearings and port interests were cited as factors in the withdrawal.
Funeral services for Judge N I Hutchins were held at the family residence. The service was conducted by Rev Homer Wevilian, assisted by Rev Wallace Rogers. The body was interred at the old cemetery where the judge’s father rests. Prominent state officials attended to pay tribute. Condolences came from across the state by telegrams.
General A P Stewart a veteran Confederate officer and Chickamauga Park commissioner is seriously ill at Borden Springs Army Hospital in Chattanooga Tennessee. He is over eighty years old and a survivor of the Civil War with a brilliant wartime record, but doctors fear he may not recover.
Weekend round trip fares to Atlantic Beach via Central of Georgia Railway listed at 885 dollars with return by Tuesday. Saturday departures available. sale days Tuesday and Saturday with a 1460 dollar round trip option and return until October 31, 1805. Sleeper car service from Tullman drawing room to Atlante daily at 9 pm.
The Penna Railroad Company donated $10,000 to Harrisburg Hospital Inc in appreciation for support after the South Warrsburg wreck of May 11. The gift was stated as unrestricted, with emphasis on care provided to the injured and the dead.
Dr Jameson shows strong interest in Mercer University presidency with a $2500 salary and family home. Trustees consult Secretary Mallary and plan a decision within days. If accepted he would move to Macon to assume duties in time for the fall term.
Readers are offered black silk hose at 175 dollars a pair. The promotion highlights luxury hosiery with a limited sale today at Silk-Swaysers.
Several churches schedule Sunday services and special meetings including Episcopal gatherings and lectures by Rev Mark Levy of London on Palestine. The South Side Baptist Church will welcome new pastor Dr W W Dunlap with a 3:30 pm service, Central Presbyterian hosts two services, and Walker Street Methodist prepares an elaborate Children’s Day program led by Ana G Candler and a Sunday afternoon welcome for Rev Dunlap.
Governor Magoon reports two new dengue clues of yellow fever near the Panama Canal area. He cites precautions at the administration building to minimize danger and notes a thorough inspection regime. Major Kean returns from the Isthmus reviewing medical supplies and sanitation work tied to Colonel Gogas’s water system project.
New York letter cites promoter and owner Glick who lived in Chicago three years before January. He telegraphed Chief Wagner asking to seize his seven year old son John from the Gerry Society and take him from his mother and father. Mrs Glick and Grothe are en route from Erie to this city.
Mournful report states that the remains of Edwin Williamson were shipped to Macon Georgia for burial. The deceased was the son of Mrs Lila Williamson and died at the city hospital. The family has received sympathy from several friends and relatives.
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