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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
10
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Philadelphia columnist extolls Annie Wheeler daughter of General Wheeler for charitable service in the Manila second reserve hospital. Describes her devotion to wounded soldiers, including a poignant account of a nineteen year old Edward Bliller of Clinton Ohio who died after Miss Wheeler comforted him singing Home Sweet Home. Also notes other society figures and local social events.
An Atlanta woman returning from Savannah says published photographs do not do her justice. Described as fine-looking and cultured, she impressed Savannah hosts, especially at the banquet where she appeared before the speech making in a white satin gown with diamonds and pearls, a lace scarf, and a cordial, graceful manner.
Miss Lillian Garksmith and the New York Ladies 1 Miss Rosei Girsch violinist Em me layla Van den Hende cellist Miss Hilda Newman pianist will be heard in concert in Atlanta Friday night. Organized through the concert Association and the Symphony Club, the appearance promises pleasure to Atlanta music lovers.
TRY GRAIN-! TRY GRAIN-O! Ask your Grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without Injury as well as the adult. As who try it, Make it, GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure er sins, and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress, the price of coffee, 16 and 26 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
Mrs A Lester, aged 77 and long a resident of Atlanta, died suddenly at 6 30 PM yesterday at her home 33 Spring Street She was a longtime member of the First Methodist Church and mother to J Frank Lester Thomas A Lester and W H Lester of Americus Also surviving is another daughter Mrs [illegible]
Mrs. 8 A Lester died suddenly yesterday at her Spring Street home at seventy seven. Her husband Harrison Lester died in the sixties leaving six children in Atlanta. She had long resided here, joined First Methodist, and aided charity. Funeral plans to be announced, with Rev. Walker Lewis conducting.
New York, March 23. President Fink of the Norfolk and Western dismissed revived rumors that the Pennsylvania Railroad sought a controlling interest in the stock. He said there is no foundation for the claim and noted the N and W has maintained conservative rate policy and has not troubled the Pennsylvania on rates.
Specials F E Willey a bargemaster and his nine year old son drowned in Pearl River when the boy fell from a small row boat. Willey jumped in to save him but both sank with strength failing before recovery. The incident occurred this afternoon. bodies not yet recovered.
The review hails Ada Rehan as Rosalind in As You Like It, praising her warmth of color, eye expression, and subtle presence. It contrasts her with Mary Anderson, notes the play’s flawless dialogue, and calls the performance nearly definitive. The piece also lauds the staging, the cast, and the audience’s response.
The second division of the Atlanta city court adjourned after a week of heavy criminal business. Solicitor Black prosecuted forty-three guilty verdicts, six nolle pros, and six not guilty. Albert Davis was fined $100 or twelve months for stealing whisky via a straw. Sheriff Nelms paid the fine for Frank Findley, praising his act to aid jail security.
At the United States Courthouse and Pastorace in Atlanta Georgia sealed proposals are invited until 2 pm on April 17 1900 for furnishing fuel water ice miscellaneous supplies washing towels hauling ashes and sprinkling streets for the building for the fiscal year ending June 30 1901 or part thereof. The heavy department reserves the right to reject any or all bids. H A Rucker Custodian
News from Atlanta reports Cumberland Island end approaches are being overhauled and prepared as a premier summer resort. The beach groves breezes and cooling conditions attract visitors from the south as repairs to the pier railroad cottages and hotel proceed. Mr Lee T Bhackieford will manage Hotel Cumberland this season.
George Frothingham and W H MacDonald praised for vocal finesse as Atlanta houses announce The Viceroy for Wednesday, Robin Hood and The Smugglers for Thursday. Peters Company presents A Blooming Town, Mage's Landing, and Finnigan's Fortune cartooned with a New Year giveaway. Dan Packard Opera returns with Fra Diavola at the Columbia.
In Memphis on March 23 the industrial commission heard two elderly negro farmers describe postwar race conditions. They contrasted life after the war with earlier times and discussed opportunities for blacks in the South. One man, sixty eight, said he built a fortune by hard work on a neighbor’s plantation, but many did not take similar chances.
A limited run of the original Baylor 1994 city map of Atlanta is offered at 10 cents per copy John 34 Miller Co 3) Marietta Street Atlanta Supply runs out cannot be replaced. London announces Delagoa bay award to be issued March 26. Washington reports a joint resolution seeks troop withdrawal from Courtland Alene mining area and martial law end.
A vintage notice urges readers to obtain Baylor's map of Atlanta for 10 cents plus mailing, promising easy familiarity with streets and ward limits. The ad notes Miller Co. Stationery at 2 Marietta as the seller.
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