Mrs Emma Thompson Appointed Georgia Commissioner to Paris Exposition
Governor Candler appoints Emma Mims Thompson of Georgia as a commissioner to represent the state at the Paris Exposition. The appointment honors her leadership of Georgia women’s efforts at the Cotton States and International Exposition and marks the first southern woman named a national commissioner for the event.
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Josph Thompson
Paris
Thompson
South
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New York
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Emm
Mims Thompson
Mce PF
Emma Mims Thompson
Executive Department
Atlanta
United States of America
Allen D Candler
eGorgia
O M Hitch
Woman's
Mia Thompson
Woman’s Department
Thompsons
New England
North
Mexico
South America
Potter Palmer
Joseph Habersham
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Candle
Empire
The Orchestra as a Musical Educator
The article notes how American orchestras grew from early failures of European groups visiting the U S. It reflects on the 19th century music scene, Jenny Lind’s fame and the era’s popular tastes, linking cultural growth to national patronage and growing musical culture.
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America
Europe
Jenny Lind
Notable Women and Society Notices in Atlanta Era
Jo seph Habersham DAR chapter expects meeting at the executive mansion this morning at eight. The Florence Crittenton Home board meets Wednesday at 10 in the Young Men’s Christian Association. Multiple society figures travel, entertain, and host parties while Haydn’s Creation is to be performed. The Chicago orchestra, led by Theodore Thomas, will be heard in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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Joseph Habersham Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Executive Mansion
Florence Crittenton
Young Man 3 Christian Association
Chor Union
Womans Club
Grand A
Richardson
Haydn
America
Rght
Theodore Thomas
Lfe
Thomas
Chicago Orchestra
Atlantamex
Richard Manafield
Hotel de Bourgogne
Mr Mansfield
Will of Mrs Florence Williams Proven in Solemn Form
The will of Mrs Florence Williams was proven in the ordinary's office yesterday. Lewis Williams and Miss Florence Lewis Williams, children of the deceased, qualified as executors. J Fp Smith through his attorneys Lumpskin and Colquitt filed suit yesterday in the city court against the Fulton Bag and Covton mills for 1000 dollars for injuries from January 16th when his right index finger was severed by a bum tied to the defendant company. In the city court yesterday Peter Stephens through Westmoreland Bros and DFP Waites filed suit for 5000 dollars for injuries from February etc when employed by the defendant company and riding on a car which jumped the track and was wrecked, causing serious injuries. Negro Fatally Stabbed in Decatur as Sam Williams, son of a wealthy merchant, fought a young negro and wounded him. the Negro is expected to die.
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Lewis Willams
Florence Lewis Williams
Peter Stephens
Westmoreland Bros
DFP Waites
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Decatur
Ala
Sam Willams
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports relief from a long hacking cough after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. She details chest pain relief and better sleep and urges others to try the remedy with trial bottles free at drug stores.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. Kings
Dr. King
A Texas Steer and the Grand season reviews
The piece praises A Texas Steer as a sharp yet overdrawn American satire of Washington life and politicians led by Maverik Brander. It lauds the cast James R McCann Charles H Stevens Katie Putnam Lizzie Kendall Charles N Granville and notes the Texas Breer quartet and other acts. The report also previews Wilbur-Khain Opera Company engagements at the Columbia theater with The Two Vaga bonds The Girl with Auburn Locks and Cyrano de Bergerac among others.
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Texas
Maverik Brander
Washington
Bach
Hfe
Hoyt
Admiralty
the Grand
James R McCann
Charles H Stevens
Charles Wallison
Katie Putnam
Lizzie Kendall
Charles N Granville
Texas Breer
Wilbur-Khain Opera
Columbia Theater
Normandy
Funeral of Thomas Reed Opens Oakland Burial Day
The funeral of Thomas Reed, longtime Atlantian who died Sunday at his Tyler street home, was held yesterday at 2 pm at his residence. Reg Dr Durden of Jones Avenue Baptist Church led the service, followed by a large turnout. Pallbearers included J A Lyon, A A Lyon, G H B Roy, G R Duke, William Winn, and T 2B Watson as the procession moved to Oakland.
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Oakland
Thomas Reed
Tyler Street
Reg Dr Durden
Jones Avenue Baptist Church
J A Lyon
A A Lyon
HB Roy
R Duke
William Winn
Watson
Electra Mano Medical treatment promises cures for pelvic and nervous diseases
Atlanta advertising claims Electra Mano Medical treatment cures pelvic and nervous diseases without operation. Dr Leatherman offers five day cures for conditions such as varicocele hydrocele ruptures and fistulas with a Institute address at 600 610 Austell Building hours and free consultation by mail or at the institute to describe the case for personal consideration.
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Atlanta
Europe
Leatherman
Electro Mano Medical
Austell
Muleowner seeks damages from streetcar firm
Cadella Ann Odem, through attorney R J Jordan, filed a city court suit against the Atlanta Railway and Power Company for injuries to her mule. The petition states that on the third of the month the mule and dray were pulled along a street when a hoof caught in a streetcar rail, throwing the animal to the ground and breaking its hoof, rendering the mule worthless for pulling. She seeks $150.
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Gadelia Odem
Cadella Ann Odem
R J Jordan
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Fireman John Knowles Crushed Legs in Central RR Accident
John Knowles a fireman on the Central railroad was run over by a switch engine beneath the Mitchell street viaduct. Both legs were crushed necessitating amputation. He was sent to Gradr hospital, home at Griffin, unmarried, with potential for recovery. He had been a trusted Central road employee for several years.
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Central Railroad
Mitchell Street
Knowles
Gradr Hospital
Thare
Griffin
Central Road
Mad dogs attack men in Cary. one man kills dog
In Cary this morning two men were bitten by mad dogs. Austin Gaines, a colored man, was bitten severely as the dog nearly tore off his thumb. He killed the animal after attacking it. Herbert Jackson, colored, was bitten while the dog was pursued and the beast was killed moments later. He sought medical aid.
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Raleigh
Cary
Austin Gaines
Herbert Jackson
Fountain Pens Offered With Various Barrel Styles
Headquarter for fountain pens advertises plain barrels ss6 sr $1.00 to $2.50 and extra large prices for bookkeeping and age aid pens. Gold filled and embossed barrels priced $2.00 to $10.00, solid silver $2.00 to $5.00. Largest stock in market, includes standard makes like Wsterman Paul E Wirt Swan. All pens guaranteed and repairs offered by J F Stevens Manufacturing Stationer.
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Paul E
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The
Swan
J. FP. Stevens
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