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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
10
Aboard the Good Ship 37 Newberry Hid the Assistant Secretary of the Navy arrives at Atlanta’s Atlantic terminal. He stays in his Pullman cabin as railroad men and curious travelers gather, drawn by rumors of royal attire, while observers note his plain clothing and restrained presence during the stop.
The Grand shows Tim Murphy players reviving Charles H Hoyt's Texas and Washington Life in A Texas Steer with Dorothy Sherrod as Hossy. A matinee is Saturday. Buster Brown returns to the Grand Monder Tuesday with Melville B Raymond's adaptation. Running for Dice continues at Bijou with matinee tomorrow and Saturday. Racing drama Painting Fate opens at Flfon next Monday.
Professor G C Adams county school commissioner announces that the Newton Oratorical contest occurred in the Oxford auditorium on May 4. The event drew eager countywide interest and captured more public attention than any other happening of the year.
Public High School near Farragut, Tennessee, suffered a fire that destroyed the main building. Officials estimate about $9,000 in damages and plan to rebuild the school on the site about 15 miles west of Knoxville after the blaze.
The rivers and harbors committee led by Mr Hepburn arrives in Atlanta with fifteen members of Congress and seven ladies for several hours. They will tour Leggett's Hill Brookwood the Peachtrees Creek skirmish site and McPherson's monument, view the Soldiers' Home, visit the post office, and dine at the Piedmont Hotel before departing at midnight aboard Southern Railway. Local officials will meet them at the terminal station and arrange transportation and entertainment.
The piece argues advertising must be vigorous and persistent to reach customers. It notes daily or weekly exposure builds continuous custom and reflects on habits of retail and magazine advertising. It cites Saturday Evening Post reach of 750,000 homes and 3,500,000 readers and urges weekly notices from Curtis Publishing Company.
A large Atlanta crowd gathered at Trinity Church to honor Rev W D Shea a lifelong Methodist minister born 184? in Hall county later Roswell graduate Emory college and Atlanta pastor who died aged 77 His funeral sermon praised his cheerful hopeful spirit and generous acts including visits to poor families and pardons for the reformed He declined social meals to aid a cottage family and lived a life devoted to others.
A woman identified by several names including Mrs. C G W Myers and the Woman in Black appeared in recorder's court for drunkenness and fined 86. Previously arrested for robbery while labeled Mrs Carey and Mrs Phillips, she is now a street drunkard facing stockade time. her child was sent to the Home for the Friendless.
Pastor John E. White of the Second Baptist Church writes Chief W. R. Joyner to express sincere appreciation for the fire department’s prompt and effective work saving the church during a Wednesday blaze. He includes a $25 check for the fireman relief fund as a personal token of gratitude.
Secretary Bonaparte told the House Committee on Naval Affairs that conspiracies to undermine scholarship exist in Washington and Anpepolia. He described a trade-like tendency to block midshipmen at a premium training level, with a bias against brilliant records and a pattern of elevating weaker cadets.
Arrangements race to house visitors for the Wheeler memorial in Atlanta on the 27th with subcommittees coordinating finance and public comfort. Hotels face overfull demand while many homes offer rooms. home keepers urged to list vacancies and rates via HL M Underwood, secretary, Prudential building.
Former state auditor Sherrick was found guilty by a jury of embezzling $127,900 tied to state funds. He resigned at the governor’s request, and the money has since been repaid to the state treasury.
An Ohio woman chronicles health changes after abandoning coffee for Post Grape-Nuts. She reports initial dislike but soon feels stronger with clearer thinking, steadier nerves, and resolved heart trouble, praising Pastum Fond Caflf as the key. She notes improved housework and vitality, and cites herself as a testimonial from Battle Creek Michigan.
A busy agenda unfolds for today at the Tabernacle Bible conference with sessions led by Drs Chadwick Wilson and Piercon. The day features pastors conferences, lectures on holiness and Christian work, and a notable afternoon address on Babylon by Dr Robert Dick Wilson of Princeton.
Hon. Columbus M. Fayne longtime Fulton County treasurer reports condition not critical as he rests at home 160 Spring Street after illness. Family and friends provide support while medical care continues.
The article notes Mr Payne, a longtime Atlanta leader and former businessman, has been in declining health. Despite a recent weak period, his condition showed a restful improvement under Dr Green's care as friends and family continue to provide support.
Little Rock Arkansas state senator F G Butt of Carrot county was jailed for refusing to answer grand jury questions tied to bribery investigations during last year’s Arkansas legislature session. Butt cited constitutional rights, claiming the questions would incriminate him.
Colunbus Ga March 15 Special Mrs B F Carter returns from Dawson where she attends the death of Professor G Cort Patterson a prominent and amiable young educator of the county Funeral at the Presbyterian church in Dawson drew large crowds on the casket lay flowers from friends in Atlanta Columbus and elsewhere He was buried with Masonic honors Survived by wife Mrs Reea Lee Patterson a brother How Wo OP Patterson of Helton Tenn and others in Georgia and Tennessee
George Ketchum visit to Atlanta discusses forming a new county in the southeast corner of the state with St George as county seat. He notes rapid colony growth near one year old, streets named for Confederate and Union generals and local avenues named after regional products. Several Atlanta figures pass through, including I Frank Hammes and Captain CL HH Forsyth, with praise for Georgia progress and a celebration of Atlanta’s hospitality.
In Knoxville Tennessee on March 15 1905 federal court settled the government suit against J W Fox and Knox county sheriff Logan’s bondsmen over the June 1904 escape of Turvey Logan a Montana train robber. The defendants paid $2000 into court and costs, case dismissed.
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