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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1906

Page

2

Grand Council Names Officers in Georgia Florida United Travelers

The Grand Council of Georgia and Florida United Commercial Travelers of America chose Augusta as the next meeting site and announced officers. Charles D Montgomery of Atlanta was named Grand Past Chancellor, with W B Colton of Jacksonville as Grand Condor, J A Donn of Augusta as Grand Junior Counciilor, and R N Fickett Jr. of Atlanta as Grand Secretary. Other posts include Henry Lanter of Albany as Grand Treasurer, Jess W Bates of Macon as Grand Conductor, J K E Harris of Athens as Grand Page, and David Kugelman of Pensacola as Grand Sentinel. Henry Kendall Macon, Hugh A McDonald of Atlanta, J R Bass of Jacksonville, A W Heuer of Columbus as Executive Committee members. Henry Kendall Macon named as Representative to Supreme Council with Charles D Montgomery as alternate.

Jacksonville Mia Grand Council of Georgia Florida United Commercial Travelers of America Augusta Charles D Montgomery Atlanta Grand Coundor W. BE Colton Frs J. A. Donn R. N Fickett Atlanta Ga Henry Lanter Albany Ga Jesss W. Bates

Bagwell's Business College Opens in Atlanta This Week

Prof J 0 Bagwell, a respected business college manager, opens Bagwell's Business College and School of Northan at 198 Peachtrees Street in Atlanta. He is Mercer University trained with extensive experience in business education and previously held roles at Giusti School of Technology and Athinia Commercial College.

J 0. Bagwell Atlanta Alls School Bagwell Business College School of Siorthana Leyden Notre Peachires Street Mercer Uniiversity Wijier Giusti School of Technology Dyuighens Busine Coles Athinia Commerctal College Organic 4

Ambitious Mr Bagwell launches southern business college plan

A young man named Mr Bagwell champions higher class business education in the south with modern shorthand and bookkeeping systems, a dormitory, and strong teacher corps. He emphasizes keeping pace with northern and eastern colleges and cites rapid adoption of the Chartier system. In other news from Hart County May 12, the primary reaffirms most old offices while several county posts switch hands.

Bagwell Ms New Enterprise Atlanta Boswell

Thursday Morning Exercises a Feature at Cox College

Cox College hosts weekly Thursday morning exercises in the chapel at 845 am with a program in literature, elocution, music and art led by Miss Margaret Hurst of Waynesboro. The audience enjoyed a varied show including song, oratorio, opera selections, and poetry. The event showcased Hurst’s singing and the college’s art and culture program, with anticipation of a bright future for the young artist.

Cox College College Park Margaret Hurst Waynesboro Bhig Coegem Wry Chaminade L'Anneau DiArgent Hutten Miss Thurst Srs Maude Ingnald McClure ANMIL Thornton

Augusta Connecting Railroad Receives Charter

The Augusta Connecting Railroad Company won a charter to build a 26 mile line from central Augusta to near the Augusta and Florida Railway right of way as part of a new trunk route to the gulf coast. Backed by John Skelton Williams and associates, incorporators include Phinizy Bothwell Lombard Barrett and others. The cap stock is $100000 and construction plans already advance toward linking Seaboard interests with Georgia routes.

Augusta Connecting Railroads Company Augusta Augusta and Florida Railway Company Gulf Coast Florida John Skelton Wiliams Seaboard Air Line Jacob Phinizy James T. Bothwell George H. Lombard Pope William. Barrett William EB. Hush John Skelton Willams Ele Besamis Richmond J W. Middendorf

Dr A L Curtis Seeks Alderman Post In First Ward

Dr A L Curtis announces candidacy for alderman from the first ward. He notes his current one year remaining as councilman, his fifteen months of prior service, and pledges to press for city improvements on a conservative business platform. He asks voters to elevate him in the upcoming primary and emphasizes his experience and dedication to Atlantafair representation.

Curtis City Atlanta A L Curtis

Drawing materials listed for John L. Moore & Sons

Arttacos and syngineers pupiiies at 42 North Broad Street Prudential building referenced in a city directory listing for John L. Moore & Sons.

John L. Moore & Sons North Broad Street Prudential Building

Red Rock Company of New Orleans Forms with 99 Year Charter

Red Rock Company of New Orleans adopts a charter dated May 1 authorizing exclusive Louisiana Mississippi rights to manufacture bottle and sell Red Rock ginger ale and Hagan's root beer for 99 years. Board includes Cap tain A M Haliday H F Lewis and H C Ramos with a strong New Orleans directorate amid growth of Hagan & Dodd beverages in the South.

Red Company of New Orleans Hag Aldy Hagan Louisiana Mississippi Dodds Atlanta Hagan & Dodd Co Red Rock Company of Hagan’s Crescent City Captan A. M Haliday H. F. Lewis Hagan & Dodd

Wright Enters Flint Circuit Judge Contest in Georgia

Hook A. Wright of Jackson announces his candidacy for judge of the Flint Circuit's superior court. The push comes from supporters across the circuit as Wright files to seek the bench in the May 2 special contest.

Flint Jackson Hook A. Wright Superior Hony A Wright

Colonel Wright Faces Hotly Contested Mint Circuit Vote

Colonel Wright, a leading Georgia lawyer and former grand high priest of Royal Arch Masons, moved to the county in 1870 after teaching and reading law. He plans to canvass the Mint circuit personally, promising to see every voter as he seeks support for his candidacy in a tight race.

Mint EJ. Reagan McDonough Henry Wright M Mint South Georgia Hendrick Georgia Royal Arch Masons Eireult

New York Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlors Opens

Grand opening set for Wednesday May 16 at 100 Whitehall Street after remodeling. Proprieties Masara I Campbell and Economy plan a first class venue with a New York trained staff led by F D L Landman. An orchestra will provide music daily and a luncheon service will accompany the ice cream parlor.

New York Whitehall Street Masara I. Campbell Ang F DL Landman Palmarden Kimball Duptie Landman Messrs Campbell & Economy Edboon

Carnival ends brilliantly in Augusta Georgia

Amguata May 12 Special The closing of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Companys carnival was brilliant. The firemen's tourney floral parade and Mystic Shriners festival followed in swift succession, with tens of thousands watching. The floral parade led by Hu B King featured top riders. prizes went to Mrs Frederick Ball Pope for a sunflowers decorated Victoria, Mrs 8 Hett for Cupid Bower, Mrs Whitney for a pink chrysanthemums trap, and Mrs Bryson and Miss Bryson for best mounted couple. Catherine Black won first in the natural flower class. Master William White won in the Shetland pony class. Judges were Mrs Minter Wimberly and Mrs John Hierbert. Augusta hosted bicycle races with all major prizes won by Augustans.

Amguata Georgia Railroad and Banking Carnivel Mystic Shriners Hu B King Augusta Frederick Ball Pope Victoria Hett Whitney Bryson Catherine Black India William White Minter Wimberly Macon John Hierbert

Blood Spilled Row In Recorder Court Over Slap Fight

Miss Clifford Wing aged 16 testified she was slapped by Mrs Key at 84 Glenwood Avenue causing her nose to bleed after a dispute over a sister's employment at Bloss Paper Factory. Mrs Key and Essie contradicted, saying Clifford attacked. judge dismissed case with injunction for both families to keep distance.

Miss Clifford Wing Glenwood Avenue Recorder's Court W. O. Key Miss Clifford Recorder Mrs Key Essie Clifford High Dry Gooda Desie Pesf Key

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