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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1901
Page
40
A critical examination of musical charlatanism arguing that widespread public demand, insufficient musical education, patronage dynamics, and biased criticism degrade art. The piece condemns impostors who misrepresent bad music as art and calls for stronger culture to elevate standards and curb deception in the profession.
A neighboring city firm reports being swindled by Henry Fink & Son over a formula to manufacture Pink's patent inhulating oil mixture. J J Fink was arrested on a charge of swindling. letters show complaints about the worthlessness of the product and requests for a refund. A Baltimore bank draft was rejected, and J Fink registered as 3 J Fink from New York while in Macon last Wednesday.
Macon notes report Pastor Jerkins will leave East Macon Baptist Church after this Sunday to begin work as pastor in Dublin. Rev J G Harnson of Tattnall Square Baptist will take a six week Chicago university vacation. Rev L B Warren to fill in. Baptism planned at Second Baptist tomorrow night. Pavilion work on Tattnall Square Park to start soon. Marion Willingham’s condition improves. Dr S Ke Winn of Petersburg to preach at First Presbyterian tomorrow. Liszie Worthy, colored girl, committed to city court by recorder.
News notes a young accomplice Nina Williams in a car prasse crime, deemed too young for higher court. Miss Kate Pearce and Alexander Normal School girls plan a summer free school at the Slice Library to aid children. Macon bar forms, elects officers, and committees. Superior Court adjourns till next Thursday for motion docket. Tom Allen supporters petition for pardon from murder sentence in state penitentiary. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Tehard Williams funeral held. interment at Fort HM cemetery. infant was ten months old.
The funeral services for Mr. B. L. Kaigler were held at the late residence on Washington avenue and conducted by Rev. J. L. White. The remains were transported to the depot for shipment to Georgetown for interment, accompanied by relatives and friends. Pallbearers in Macon included George Williams, Gus Napier, John Craig, Henry Whitehead, J. W. Geeshin, W. S. P. Carter, C. F. Gamble and Dr. Powell.
Warm Springs Georgia hosts the fourth annual southern Interstate shooting tournament starting tomorrow for four days ending Tuesday. An expected 40 to 50 sportsmen from across the country have arrived. Competition begins at 9 o clock daily with clay pigeon events slated for Monday and Tuesday.
The event spans Thursday and Wednesday with live pigeon shoots. Wednesday offers two contests: seven pigeons at $7 entrance with two prizes 60 and 40 percent of entry. ten pigeons at $10 with three prizes 50 and 20 percent. Thursday features Warm Springs annual handicap, twenty pigeons at $20, birds extra, $50 added by Charles L. Davis, purse guaranteed with 250 dollars to first, 159 to second, 102 to third. Distances range twenty five to thirty three yards. Large crowd expected as rail and hotel rates offered.
In Newnan Georgia on June 15 the graduating exercises of the catty achools were held at Reese's opera house. Ten young ladies and three young gentlemen received diplomas. The board of education and local officials attended. Speeches essays and music highlighted the ceremony with Z J Shackleford Athens delivering an eloquent address.
The Newnan chief of police is ordered to enforce Sunday ordinances starting tomorrow. Displays selling sofas fountains cigars and knotblacks will be banned. only ice drugs and medicines may be sold and work allowed only as needed. Sunday has been a major day for shoe shines and likely strict enforcement will curb this habit.
In Savannah on June 15 a large inland water spout appeared in Back River at 1 39 o clock and lasted about 15 minutes. Spectators along the bay watched as a 200 foot black cloud capped the funnel while the river churned with spray and observers feared a cyclone before the spout moved a mile downstream and vanished back into the cloud.
Savannah June 15 two machinists George Harlow and Walter Hutchinson brought to town to replace strikers were arrested after being accosted at a hotel. Hutchinson found with a pistol charged with carrying concealed weapons. Harlow released.
Fourth Regiment will join by Alabama troops at Bainbridge for encampment starting June 11 with mobilization on June 16. Additional participants include Chatham Artillery and Emmett Rifles of Savannah, plus a First Regiment company. Alabama firms Twin City Guards and Dothan Guards expected to participate under Colonel William Wooten.
To be the most successful the regiment has ever enjoyed, the command states all companies will carry well fled ranks. Facilities for drills are prepared for all units lacking ranges at their home stations. During the week there will be several sham battles to test readiness.
Lawrenceville Ga June 15 Special The Lawrenceville post office will establish two rural free delivery routes to commence July 1 1901 designated Nos 1 and 2 with pay of 9500 each J W McGee named carrier for route 1 H H Sime substitute route 1 and Robert B Wood carrier route 2 with M M Mart substitute route 2 Both routes cover 26 and 24 miles serving north and east country of town Special Agent J W Arnold of Monroe Ga laid out routes No 3 south side carrier C W Cooper expected in operation by August 4 1901 Other routes contemplated but none definite yet
Mina Jones a sixteen year old Phenix City resident from a respectable family died this morning from an overdose of morphine taken last night. She had been suffering from pain and used morphine for relief. Authorities consider death by self administration possible, noting she had shown despondency and made remarks suggesting a prior plan.
Washington Ga June 15 closing exercises of the public schools were held in the school auditorium Miss Carlotta Alexander won the medal for best recitation and Archie Colley won the best declamation James A Bengon offered the medals Lawton Dwans of Auguste delivered an address titled Dream Cities of Italy
Washington January 16 The Ingalls accident delays plans for a congressional voyage to the Philippines. Senators Bacon of Georgia and Representatives Burleson De Armond Smith Winn Greene Weeks Mercer and Gaines were to sail on the Tagailg along with several army officers. It is unclear when the ship will sail again though the vessel is not seriously damaged.
Washington reports that Cuban delegates told Secretary Root they cannot organize a new Cuban government before February 1 due to province reorganization. The War Department expects a smooth transition from American military to Cuban civil control, with General Wood’s Cuban civil service to be largely retained in the new administration.
Justice Gildersleeve of the New York supreme court named Flagler P. Lowery as referee to pass on the accounts of Eugene M. Ashley, appointed committee of Mrs Ida M. Flagler’s estate. The referee will take testimony and report to the court. Mrs Flagler, wife of Henry M. Flagler of Florida, has been detained in a sanatorium in the state.
Mrs Sidney Mundy wife of a Knoxville Tenn prominent commission merchant shot herself in Bellevue Kentucky at her brother's home. She had traveled there for a forthcoming operation and had been despondent over her health before the act.
The Oregon, recently returned from the orient, is reported repaired after Gulf of Pe Chi Li wreck damage. The vessel will need about six months at the naval dock and is estimated to cost around 325000.
The machinists beat the pressmen 17 to 2 in a benefit baseball game held yesterday afternoon. Proceeds supported striking machinists. the second performance of the benefit last night drew a large crowd and raised a neat sum. The program combined vaudeville acts and public entertainment amid strong audience enjoyment.
James Waddell an ex slave who for twenty five years worked for the Atlanta and West Point railway died at his Wheat street home last night. He was more than seventy and had served with the railway for forty years, attending to duties at the company building on Loyd street Alabama. He served Colonel L P Grant and was made porter by him. Wad dell was attentive and earned the respect of all who knew him.
Southern representatives advertise Meadow Brook breeding stock and rabbitry equipment in Atlanta Georgia. They claim ownership of the southern branch and boast high quality Belgian hares including champion lines and priced shipments of 25 40 and 85 dollars. They promise full healthcare guidance through the Helgian Hare Guide and offer attending corers and prize winners with a 25 cent guide.
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