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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1902

Page

6

Child Drinks Carbolic Acid. Father Abroad on Trip

A year-old son of Morris Nathan of 105 Peachtree Street at Grady hospital after ingesting carbolic acid from a bottle in a trunk. The accident occurred as the family prepared for a trip to Europe. the father Morris Nathan, a baker, had started to New York when telegrams advised him to return.

Morris Peachtree Street Grady Hospital Saul Morris Nathan Old Country Nathan New York Atlanta

Teachers Head to Chicago for Summer School Trip

A party of sixty educators from Alabama Georgia and South Carolina left for Chicago to study a three month course at the University of Chicago under Professor F Clyde Brown of Emory. The group aims to strengthen teaching duties with a focus on educational progress across the South.

Southern Alabama Georgia South Carolina Chicago University of Chicago F. Clyde Brown Emory College South F.C. Brown E. H. Johnson Grantland Murray S. R. Roberta Emory R. B. Park The State University A. H. Marchant Georgia Military College Col L. Smith LaGrange Female College H. 8. Spahr Columbia D. C Lily Guerard McIntyre

Girl Lillie Belle Pittman Remains Missing From Home

Police sought a 12 year old girl named Lillie Belle Pittman who ran away from the Home for the Friendless on Saturday. The Pittman siblings were placed there weeks earlier after their mother was deemed unsuitable. Two sisters and a brother were also residents. Lillie Belle is the eldest. Other sisters Lulie Belle and Maggie Elliott previously ran away but were later found.

Lillie Belle Pittman Lillie Belle Pitttman Recorder Pittman Lie Belle Lulie Bella Maggie Elliot Lillie Belle

Wanted to Fight Police in Pittsburg House Arrest

Josie Smith of Pittsburg Riot notoriety was arrested Saturday night by Officers Wiley and Barefield after allegedly attacking them when they searched her house for a suspect. She failed to post a $5.75 cash bond and had a history of trouble with police during the Pittsburg riot.

rJosie Smith Pittsburg Josie Smith Willey and Barefield

Maier & Berkeley Silvers Paraded in French Gray Style

Ad copy extols the beauty of choosing a silver gift from Maier & Berkeley. It highlights French gray and English bright finishes, with Martele silver and silver applied designs, urging variety in design and price without hindrance.

Maier & Berkele

Odd Fellows Memorial Service Held At First Methodist

Representatives from six city lodges and Atlanta canton No 3 gathered despite bad weather for the Odd Fellows annual memorial service in the First Methodist church. Deputy Grand Master John A Hynds presided and Rev A C Ward gave the memorial address with lodge representatives paying tribute to fourteen members who died in the past year.

Oda First Methodist Atlanta Canton Odd Alabama First Methodist Church John A. Hynds A. C. Ward Sixth Baptist Church A. L Kontz Central Lodge James L. Mayson Barnes Lodge John B. Goodwin Capital Lodge Charles D. Camp Fulton Lodge W. W. Gaines Schiller Lodge Alex Dittler Empire Encampment Goodwin Odd Fellows

Buxton Receives Diamond Gift On New York Move

W H Buxton Jr former Bell Telephone Co local general manager received a handsome gold match box studded with diamonds from Atlanta Bell officials. His transfer to New York telephony duties caused regret among many local friends and associates.

W. H. Buxton, Jr Bell Telephone Company New York Buxton Atlanta

DeLoach Mill Plant to Rebuild After Fire

DeLoach Manufacturing plans rapid rebound after Thursday blaze. One hundred men begin removing debris at the site today, with a temporary shed to be built and production to resume at once. Total loss estimated at 76,000 dollars per A A De Loach who arrived Saturday.

DeLoach DeLoach Mill Manufacturing Company A. A. de Loach

Agnes Scott Institute Desirable Features Highlighted

Agnes Scott Institute at Decatur Georgia emphasizes Christian character and a thorough high level curriculum. Parents seeking schools for daughters are advised to contact Rev IF Gaines president. last year marked a record and the coming year is promised to improve for students trustees and faculty.

Agnes Scott Institute Decatur Georgia IF. H. Gaines Agnes Scott Presbyterian Church

City Council Session Expected To Be Brief This Afternoon

The city council meets today in regular session at the usual hour. Committees have prepared reports to be adopted or rejected. Unless new matters arise the body will likely transact only routine business and conclude the session quickly.

Negro outlaw jailed after Pittsburg robbery and riot link

County police arrested Jim Mitchell a negro in Pittsburg last night for highway robbery and assault. He waylaid three negro women from church near the riot site, robbed them of a pocketbook and handkerchiefs, knocked one woman down, and fled toward the area tied to a gang rendezvous.

Pittsburg Jim Mitchell Mitchell Heard

Georgia Bar Deliberates Date With State Convention

The Georgia Bar Association contemplates delaying its July meeting from Wednesday July 2 to Thursday July 3 through Saturday July 5 to avoid conflicting with the state convention in Atlanta. The convention, likely brief, will nominate candidates, form a platform, and may draw 500 to 600 notable Georgians, with votes allocated but discrepancies noted.

Georgia Bar Association Warm Springs Bar Association Atlanta House of Representatives E. T. Brown Georgia

Telegraphers Pay Increase Report Denied by Harahan

Harahan says there was no 13 percent wage increase for telegraphers at Illinois Central. He notes increases were made at some stations and overtime pay under hardship, but the question of recognizing the Order of Railway Telegraphers was not decided. Memphis dispatch 15 June.

Harahan Memphis Tenn F. T. Harahan Illnois Central Railroad Mr. Harahan Chicago Order of Railway Telegeraphers

Crops in Alabama Suffer Drought Delays Growth

Madison county reports drought hurting cotton and corn with gardens ruined and fruit crops smaller. The Tennessee Valley Medical Association met in Decatur and will convene in Gurley in October. John Nesmith named deputy U S marshal succeeding Oakley Harris. The first Madison cotton bloom arrived by Robert Nance, a Black farmer.

Alabama Hountaville Madison County Tennessee Valley Medical Association Decatur Gurley John Nesmith United States Oakley Harris Mobile Robert Nance

Southern plans new depot on Madison avenue amid property rush

The Constitution reports the Southern railway prepares a depot fronting Madison Avenue with a cost not less than 650000. Governor Candler awaits a reply from President Samuel Spencer on the plan. Mrs Spencer opposes Wall Street property, and the railroad owns or has options on about 200000 in nearby land as it seeks more. Locals expect the depot on Madison and real estate men edge to secure neighboring holdings.

Southern Road Madison Avenue Candler Samuel Spencer The Southern Spencer Wall Street Ronda Captain English

Famous Riggs disease and its treatment

A historic dental piece explains Riggs disease or pyorrhoea alveolaris, its tartar-related onset, bone loss, and tooth loosening. It notes Dr. Riggs as the namesake pioneer, outlines proper brushing, and cites a notable Atlanta case where a severely affected tooth was saved by root and bone treatment, promising lifelong tooth stability.

Riggs Riges Atlanta Higgs

Royal Insurance to Move Southern HQ to Atlanta

Milton Dargan appointed southern manager of the Royal Insurance Company of London and arrives in Atlanta. He begins July 1 to head southern offices in Louisville with possible relocation of headquarters to Atlanta within months. The company employs about thirty five in the region and local insurance figures welcome the move amid industry changes and rate debates.

Milton Dargan Royal Insurance Company of London City Willam L. Reynolds North Avenue Dargan Louisville The Royal Atlanta Southern Toutsville Chamber of Commerce Committee New York

Social and death notices from Moore church event and local obituaries

Social items report a Moore Memorial church Sunday school picnic at Brown's spring with 9 am departure and 8:30 am arrival. Obituaries note Mrs E W Draffen died June 9 in Alton Ky, sister of Mrs William H George, survived by husband and six children. Funeral for Mrs John A Fitten held at 4 pm at 21 East Linden Ave, interment Oakland. Mrs H A Hood died Saturday at Hemphill Ave residence, consumption, services at 2 pm, interment Casey’s. Mrs W T Campbell died yesterday at Dahlgreen Station, nine children survive, services at 2 pm, interment Decatur. Atlanta area seen cool showers yesterday with beneficial rainfall.

Moore Memorial Church Brown's Spring Soldier’s Home E. W. Draffen Alton Draffen William H. George Atlanta John A. Fitten East Linden Avenue Richard Orme Flynn North Avenue H. A. Hood Hemphill Avenue Casey’s Cemetery W. T. Campbell Dahlgreen Station Decatur

Georgia Grapes Win Medal at Charleston Exhibit

Tallapoosa Georgia June 15 Special The Piedmont Wine Company of this city has been awarded the gold medal by the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition at Charleston DC for their exhibit of grapes for wine making.

Georgia Tallapoosa, Ga Piedmont Wine Company Charleston D. C

Temperance talk by Mrs Felton appeals to mothers

Mrs W H Felton of Cartersville spoke at Park Street Methodist West End on temperance urging total abstinence as the key to saving children. She addressed mothers and young men, urged home instruction, and said the home is vital to solving the temperance issue. The talk was well received with a special musical program. Tomorrow she speaks at Brantley school Sonora Coweta. London dispatch notes 2,594 Boers surrender since June 12.

W. H. Felton Cartersville Park Street Methodist Church West End Epworth League of the Church M. L. McLendon Washington Street

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