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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
10
A vintage advertisement touts cod liver oil refined into Scott's Emulsion as easier to take and more digestible than plain oil. It claims children prefer it, especially weaker ones, and suggests asking a doctor about choosing Scott's Emulsion. © SCOTT BROWN, Peart Street, bew Yori.
February 1905 Atlanta bank clearings rose sharply with a local increase over last year, totaling 1 1887 29 15 for February versus 912 353 66 the prior year, a 56 040 rise. The crew of the stranded schooner Grant were landed safely at Norfolk on February 28, with Captain A L Felton reporting all hands in fair condition.
A large audience heard Joe Hall declare his support for Dr Nunnally in the Georgia gubernatorial contest. He denounced Hoke Smith and Tom Watson, attacked Clark Howell Colonel Batty and Judge Russell, and warned against disfranchisement plans. Hall endorsed Nunnally as the most honest candidate and urged voters to back him for the state’s best interests.
The appearance of Madame Sarah Bernhardt in Atlanta on March 17 triggers rapid theater construction. A skating rink will be converted with a 40 by 40 foot stage, lighting, rigging, and scenery, amid extensive wiring and decor efforts to create a proper auditorium for her performance. 3000 chairs must be arranged, aided by Buckley and Anderson, with decoration of hunting flags and palms for an appealing interior.
Emmett Brooks aged 24 and Tom Potts of Girard Alabama were injured in a boiler area explosion at Columbus Iron Works. Brooks died three hours later from severe leg injuries while Potts suffered a broken left elbow and other damage. A metal piece dented the machine shop wall.
A B King & Co, a leading moneylender, hires ED T Williams and BOW Wall to challenge the 1904 act setting different interest rates for lenders and banks brokers. The case argues for uniform operation and no discrimination and will be argued in the supreme court on its merits.
Funeral service for Captain Charles Lee Park who died at his Florida home last Saturday was held today at his brother O A Park in Macon. Wallbearers included A W Lane, W G Solomon, J B Riley, George S Jones, T B S Lowry, Woolsmith, C P King and Oscar Dao. Rev T D ihs led the ceremony. Remains interred at Rose Hill cemetery.
Named by the President Washington February 28 the president sent the following nominations to The senate Register of lead office at Montgomery Alabama Robert D Johnson Postmasters Arkansas J R Geenwoog Slama Indian Territory James A Rose Utah asba Chahem WT Little Sierra Texas MooF teams Hleo BR Troutman Jacksonville
Dr A Nungally spoke to Dooly county voters on February 28 criticizing rivals on divorce laws flood of voters. He focused on moral issues including liquor, education, and traffic while delivering humorous and serious remarks to a full house for over an hour.
An ad-style testimonial claims pain weakens nerves and drains vitality. It touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as quick relief for headaches neuralgia backache and periodical suffering, with a money-back guarantee on the first package and a 25 cent price for 25 doses from Miles Medical Co.
The Grand hosts James Owew in Monte Cristo performances while Myr ONeill clings to the Count role. Other acts include Mrs Mags of the Cabbage Patch, Mir Stubbins in Old Homestead, and McIntyre and Heath in The Ham Tree. Bijou features Mary Marble in a tuneful run with Wancy Brown and others. The Bijou and Star Theaters showcase a busy slate with dance, singing, and comedy through the week. The Four Taggers perform at Peachtree Auditorium to mixed weather crowds.
The troupe led by the Taggarts will perform again after a strong reception, with Mom and Dad Tais Wick and Munger Andersal among those announced. Three daily sessions will replace two, starting immediately.
Ballard Oppen Company of 81 Peachtree Street Atlanta advertises Ballard bifocal glasses, claiming clearer vision, thinner lighter frames, and lower cost than other bifocals. The notice urges customers to visit for demonstrations and precision refracting.
Yesterday WC Brown purchased for $9505 the half interest of B Simmons in two Main Street stores occupied by Jak Lucas and Gitleberry Bros. The stores are to be remodeled soon.
A railway or municipal notice states that paying Broad Street Columbus 64 Ferory 28 Goectat involves Southern Bitulithie Company preparing the roadbed with two plows to lay bitulithe payments ahead of further pavement work.
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