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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
4
Georgia farmers report a drought stretched season with late planting and insufficient rain. Commissioner C E Stevens says peach production will fall to less than half a crop, with curculio pest damage adding to losses across the state.
Knights Templar of Atlanta and nearby cities depart tonight at 10 45 on a special Southern train to Savannah for the Georgia grand commandery meeting. The three Pullmans plus coaches and baggage cars carry over seventy five from Atlanta Rome Newnan and other north Georgia towns.
A hotel clerk notes how traveling salesmen stamp their names on guest books to promote wares, citing Mangum Doolittle cigars as a vivid example. The piece also reports on Jake Wells forming a new company with Sherrie Matthews and Harry Bulger, plans for Columbia theater revivals, and several notable visitors at the Kimball and Aragon in Atlanta.
A Winchester Indiana Civil War veteran reports his wife recovered from a long illness after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He claims the pills worked wonders and were available at all druggists for two cents.
Hon A St Clair Abrams erected a marble bronze mausoleum for the memory of his wife Mrs Alexander St Clair Abrams. The Jacksonville papers report the dedication of the memorial vault, a classical, massive yet simple structure to honor a wife beloved by many friends. Also advertised: Thurmonds sale at 612 Whitehall street offering wall decorations burnt wood novelties sheet pictures.
The First Methodist church property at Peachtree North Pryor and Houston streets faces a ninety day option to sell for 100000 Emphasized by outside parties seeking an apartment project. Trustees and quarterly conference committee oversee negotiations with a decision due by month end If approved removal of the church would begin soon after, marking a major Atlanta real estate transaction. The site sits in the heart of the business district fronting Peachtree North Pryor and Houston and was formerly Wesley Chapel The paper notes traffic noise as a driver toward sale.
Washington reports a forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday with partly cloudy skies. Light to fresh south winds are expected across Georgia and South Carolina, signaling mild to warm spring conditions.
Rail lines from Atlanta list daily departures to Cincinnati Birmingham Memphis and more with through sleeping and dining cars. Local to Columbus Macon and Chattanooga and express to Washington New York Boston and beyond. Arrivals include Richmond Norfolk Washington New York and Boston with multiple through cars and services.
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