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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1906
Page
16
The Leon Avenue Baptist Church hosts a grand opening event in the rebuilt facility with special music and a Sunday school room opening. Pastor Junius W Millard discusses work and thanks, highlighting the church’s rapid growth and notable former members and supporters.
The Continental Hotel display at the George Muse Clothing Co window on Whitehall Street draws local attention. Atlantic Beach remains popular with Atlanta visitors as the August season approaches and nearby Florala resorts figure in regional plans.
The Great Cooper arrives from New Orleans and plans a thirty day stay in Atlanta. He announces headquarters at Jacobs Pharmacy and shipments of his preparations from Dayton will arrive by Tuesday or Wednesday. He pledges aid to destitute families and invites public tips on those in need, stressing the Golden Rule and earnest work.
McConnell Shoe and Clothing Company opens new store with stock and capital. Atlanta men form a new company promising complete lines and economical prices. Previous sale at 3032 Decatur Street noted as bankrupt stock offering up to 50 cents on the dollar. Local business figure McConnell described as skilled and trusted. new venture aims for rapid success.
The Southern States Life Insurance Company organized by Wilmer L Moore plans southern funded operations with offices in the Candler Building. It emphasizes minimum expenses, southern investment of premiums, and a board of notable southern business leaders including A G Candler and Harvie Jordan. The article lists officers and directors, the aim to keep insurance funds in the south, and notes on governance and contact details.
Comptroller General Wright has received Southern tax returns for 1906, with conferences planned before acceptance. Georgia branches total valued at 14,265,730, and arbitration list shows 14,115,200. Franchise value stands at 2,831,997, up from 2,823, per year, while overall taxable property rises by 160,830. Alabama and Great Southern’s 24 miles not included. last year property was 579,434 with 158,204 attributed to franchise. Seaboard Air Line notes returns delayed due to a fire that destroyed many records.
J A Wingo, a prominent Atlanta advertising writer, moves from Austell to room 413 in the Century building with plans to better serve major local advertisers. He is joined by R J Bean, an admired magazine artist from New York, expanding Wingo’s team as business increases. BTAMAKER 18 SALD TO REST. май 5 Augusta. Special Impressive funeral services were held here yesterday for W Btainaker who was shot Thursday by James S Wall. Interment at Edgefield.
The British cruiser Minerva sailed today toward Piraeus Greece with Car navon Barham Suffolk Venus and torpedo boat Vulcan and destroyers in escort. The move follows prior naval activity in the Mediterranean as Britain strengthens its position near Greece.
Mr L A Miller will run the Cumberland Island hotel this season attracting Atlanta visitors. Patrons recall his courteous service and the famed resort’s fine surf and improvements. Rates and reservations offered by mail from Hotel Cumberland Island.
In the past year sixteen ordinary shoe salesmen sold and shipped sixteen hundred thousand dollars. Next fall orders promise four hundred thousand more. With 300 working days, voluntary orders by mail exceed a thousand dollars daily. The Red Seal Shoes line is a preferred luxury among Southern buyers.
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