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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
6
Incomplete OCR text describes a fire event with garbled wording related to early morning activity and establishment in a lot. Unable to determine precise location, parties, or outcomes from the fragment.
Lawmakers announce passage of key bills enabling the Georgia Florida and Alabama Railroad to extend northward toward Eufaula and Columbus. The measure faces future protests from potential landholders but gains support from committee members and leaders in Alabama and Georgia.
Fragmented notice outlines Seaboard Air Line service from Wilmington to Atlanta on Saturdays with through mercy car, arrival times, and season ticket details. Mentions Wrightsville Beach hotels, depot transport, and a special rate of 25 dollars for season tickets.
A Jackson Still event yesterday morning promoted the Hap Orphans home at Vapeville with a church service. Dr Copeland announced plans and praised the farm, noting contributions from $28 to $100 weekly, and promising at least $1,000 from the firm to support the children. The gathering honored the orphans and their caretakers, highlighting community support and fundraising efforts.
Ansley Park real estate auction set for 1:30 pm with Forrest Adair as master of ceremonies. Buyers can secure any remaining residential lot at their price amid plans for a barbecued luncheon and city improvements including paving and water. The sale underscores Ansley Park as Atlanta’s premier growth area with potential rapid value gains driven by access to Piedmont Driving Club and historic park drives.
The city council will consider repaving Peachtree with asphalt after Inman secured enough signatures for a petition. Residents prefer asphalt over pine block paving, and the project would cost about 1600 with street car company and property owner contributions. Beginning dates depend on finance committee funding.
The last week of the Welle-Dunne Harlan Musical Comedy Company plays at the Ponce de Leon Casino. Despite poor weather, crowds filled performances last week, with Little Chip as EN Frost and Mary Marble introducing new songs. The Mulvalan Maidens appear in clever numbers as the cast showcases flashy tricks and singing.
Severe drought grips northern Chi Ti while southern areas flood due to heavy rain. Railways south of Henkow Pekin are destroyed for about 30 miles, with traffic halted since Friday. repairs will take weeks. Also notes plans of two Georgia pastors and a merchant to travel Europe and the Orient next February.
The Georgian School of Technology to hold a senior class banquet Tuesday night at the Aragon hotel inaugurating commencement activities beginning Wednesday and ending Thursday. Forty graduates attend with an elaborate menu and toasts led by MR Maclean.
Charles Johnson and Rich Patterson are charged with burglary of Adler & Levra on Whitehall street last Thursday night. Johnson admits breaking the back door and taking seven pairs of shoes. Patterson is said to have aided. Shoes were sold at various places including to flagmen on the Central railroad. some pairs valued and sold at 35.50. A third man, Dickerson, was arrested but cleared of involvement.
Miss Daisy Davies of Atlanta will assist as revival services open at Eatonton’s Sethodiat ure with Rev. Frank St. Hutgon as pastor. Rev. CT Hulney leads as minister and music professor. Dolly Davies from Atlanta assists and prepares for a young people missionary meeting in Asheville NC. Local pastors and county churches plan joint effort for the event.
Central Georgia peach orchards prepare large scale marketing as carloads commence, with growers like Willingham and Winawkins orchestrating shipments from Macon toward northern and eastern markets. Efforts include improved icing, transport plans, and coordination with the department of agriculture to export Georgia peaches to Europe.
The Ponce de Leon venue will host a balloon ascent and parachute descent by Albert Wright starting this afternoon at 3 o clock. The event runs daily through the week weather permitting with Wright noted as an expert performer in over two thousand ascents.
An advertisement claims Eclipse Catarrh Cure provides instant relief from catarrh and invites readers to send $1 for a sample. It cites testimonials from H A Wear of Ozoun, Florida, and promises a free booklet and testimonials, urging immediate writing to Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
Eyewitness notes in Tifton describe a chaotic scene as a cyclone or quake struck a town. Buildings toppled, a church collapsed, and residents rushed to safety while the crowd sought information and safety measures. The account contrasts local shock with distant San Francisco disaster images.
The writer notes Atlanta shows woe yet remains buoyant and hopeful, calling it the greatest town on earth. He replies to inquiries about Atlanta with responses praising its past, present, and future, regardless of other cities.
Crawfordville Georgia June 17. Vines T Sanford declares as candidate for comptroller general challenging incumbent Captain W A Wright. He cites state-wide support and pledged votes in counties, says the race suits his veteran background and that Greene and Floyd counties would endorse him. He invites voters to learn more and arrange personal or letter contact.
Two of Sigananda's sons surrender to Natalian forces near Durban. Fighting reportedly left many of Chief Hambeatat's followers dead. Colonel McKenzie leads the Natalian contingent to drive rebels from the region, with a June 18 surrender deadline and a promise of execution if captured afterward.
The steamer Reeniam bound for New York spoke by wireless 180 miles southwest of Badle inland. Weather and timing noted with a 1:20 pm signal and dock expected at 2 pm Tuesday.
The Annual District Conference of Atlanta Methodist Church meets tomorrow with the Atlanta Presbytery also convening. The Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia will gather at 8 o clock tonight at West End Baptist Church for its annual meeting June 16 through 21 with about 800 delegates. The North Georgia conference delegates will be elected. Presbyterians meet at Wallis Street Methodist and Prat Presbyterian Church at 7:30 for their session with Rev. Lynn K. Walker leading discussions and minister examinations anticipated.
Mrs Hardaglomig Murdage of East Decatur died Sunday night. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 4 o clock Monday with interment in Decatur cemetery.
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