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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1901

Page

40

Baptists Meet at Rome in June Largest Georgia Convention Planned

The seventh annual convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia will be held in Rome June 5 to 20 at First Baptist Church. Expected 600 to 300 delegates will hear addresses on Christian education with leaders including M. L. Brittain and W. W. Landrum. A one fare round trip is secured for delegates across Georgia. Rome prepares hospitality and welcomes all church groups to attend.

The Baptist Young People’s Union of Georgia Rome First Baptist Church M. L Brittain Atlanta Fas Baptist People’s Union Phe Christian School W. W. Landrum John HE. White Tf. P. Bell P. D Pollock R. VanDeventer Georgia

Thornbury College Commencement Events Scheduled

Thornbury college opens tomorrow with exercises by younger pupils and kindergarten tots. The recital by caller’s classes is set for Wednesday evening, followed by graduation exercises on Thursday with Hon. John Temple Graves to speak. An annual Friday reception closes the series.

Thornbury College John Temple Graves Schoo

Atlanta Optician A K Hawkes Moves to Peach Tree Street

A K Hawkes the Atlanta optician has relocated to 103 Peach Tree Street and will remain during the building of a viaduct. Olcast Optical House in the south established 1870. They offer money on prescriptions and green trading stamps.

TRE Atlanta Optician A. K.hawkes Bes Peachtree Street Olcast Optical House Prescription World

Funeral of Mrs Brannon Held in Westview Cemetery

Mrs Mary A Brannon died Friday afternoon and was interred yesterday in Westview Cemetery. A large cortege of relatives and friends attended the burial. She had lived in Atlanta nearly twenty years and left a husband and three children Joseph F Brannon Bers Chelles J Beane and Mrs Sarah Osborne.

Westview Cemetery Mary A. Brannon Brannon Atlanta

Hawkes Optician Moves to 103 Pearh Tree Street

The Atlanta Optician Hawkes announces removal to 103 Pearh trea street and will remain during viaduct construction. Oldest optical house in the south established in. Advertises prescription work savings and green trading stamps.

Meeting to further anti child labor laws

A large gathering at Mr and Mrs John King Ottleys residence formed a provisional committee to promote legislation against child labor. Miss Ashby outlined the southern situation, stressing laws limiting under twelve to factory work and up to sixteen with education.

John King Ottley C . Wilmer Tren. Ashty South

Inman Park Injunction Suit Postponed to June 6

Hearing in the Inman Park inj unction case against the Georgia railroad was continued to Thursday June 6 at 9 am. The modification reduces restraining hours from 10 pm to 3 am on weekdays and keeps Sunday yard ban. Plaintiffs seek to bar Georgia and Louisville and Nashville railroads from yard operations in Inman Park. several residents traveled to Marietta for the hearing.

Inman Park Georgia Railroad Judea George Gober Marietta H. B. W. Palmer George L. Bell Georgia Louisville and Nashville Inmen Park Gober Ava Masletta

Grace Methodist Sunday School Picnics at Pearl Springs

Grace Methodist Church Sunday School picnic drew about 800 attendees including children, parents, and friends. Activities covered woods rambles, fishing, swimming, a baseball game, and a large noon dinner. Organizers led by Superintendent William M. Slatan and assistants including Colonel W Thomson and Captain Robert F. Wright ensured a successful day.

Grace Methodist Church Pearl Springs Jolly Bienberg William M. Slatan Sumlay School W . Thomson Featherstone Robert F. Wright Thomas Alright Elijah Greer John A Millen Pierce Ingle Gus Hunt B. Shapard MC Spence Dave W. Yarbrough J. L. Dennis

Eskew Infant Dies in Atlanta Home

J W Eskew Jr aged one year eleven months died yesterday at 8 am at the residence of his parents, 357 Cooper street. Funeral plans await arrival of a relative. Katy Flyer demand and low round trip rates to Ell Pointa from Merthis May 29 and 20 mentioned for full information and maps. MO. P. Daly and T P A Atlanta, Ga listed.

Indian Territory Katy Flyer Ell Polnta Merthis MO. P. Daly Atlanta, Ga J. W. Eskew, Jr J W. Eskew Cooper Street

Plea for Peace by Journal of Labor on Nine-Hour Day

The Journal of Labor editorial urges peace between machinists and employers while affirming workers' rights to a nine-hour day. It lauds Atlanta Georgia workers as law abiding and fair, seeks conciliation, and commends Dodson Supply Company and H B P Ashley Machine Works for honoring contracts and supporting the nine-hour day.

Journal of Labor Atlanta Georgia Mora Dodson Supply Company H. BP. Ashley Machine

Mrs H L Burson Dies At Her Walton Street Home

Mrs Henrietta L Burson, a well known Atlanta resident from a Georgia family, died at her Walton street home after a brief illness. She was a church member, charity giver, daughter of Major Daniel Pettman of Gwinnett, and sister of the late Judge Daniel Postman. Funeral services to be held at First Baptist Church on Walton street at 5 oclock this afternoon. Pallbearers named J Kelly P A Erwin A P Stewart J Simmons Dr W F Westmoreland and Dr W S Gaidamith. She leaves two children, Dr A L Fowler and Mrs T A Murry, both in Atlanta.

Atlanta Walton Street Henrietta L. Burson Burson Georgia Daniel Pettman Gwinnett County Gwinnett Daniel Postman Fulton County Buryon First Baptist Church W. W. Landrum Oeloek TJ. Kelly P. A. Erwin A. P. Stewart J. Simmons WF Weatmoreland Gaidamith A. L. Fowler T. A. Murry

Paine's celery compound praised by St Paul mayor

Hon F B Doran, longtime mayor of St Paul, endorses Paine's celery compound after favorable physician and neighbor testimonials. The letter, dated March 21 1901, urges use by the nervously afflicted and all ages seeking spring renewal. Proponent claims the remedy builds brain and nerve strength, purifies blood, and restores vigor.

F. B. Doran St. Paul Myor Doran Paine Stts

Some German Suppers Free booklet offered by American Brewing Co

Readers are invited to request a small book titled Some German Suppers that provides seven menus with complete recipes and includes a Welsh Rarebit recipe. Published by the American Brewing Co. of St Louis Missouri, the booklet will be mailed free on request.

American Brewing Co St Louis Sa Sat

Parlor and Dining Cars to Birmingham and Memphis

Southern Railway to launch through car service Atlanta Birmingham Memphis on trains SF and 2 leaving 6 00 am and 10 15 pm with arrivals 4 39 pm and 8 00 pm respectively. Service promises a daylight ride, buffet meals aboard, and convenient routing via the Memphis Route. Also notes Epworth League convention travel via Denver and Rio Grande Scenic Route with two Rocky Mountain routes and advance planning tips.

Birmingham Memphis Southern Railway Cate Atlanta San Francisco Cal Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Tran Touhestee Cavon Grand River Ginwood Springs Marshall Pass Gunnison goSilahed EU Tsa Bayh Hooper Ir 'A Enver Kansas City South Eastern Limited Meropri

Forced sale of 25 lots sparks Tuesday auction

A public notice invites bidding on a forced sale of 25 residential lots Tuesday afternoon. The event marks a clearance of properties under financial action, with details to be provided at the sale site.

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Thornbury K. Hawkes Pearhtrea Street Ina Mona Miss Ashby J. K. Ottley Nellie Peters Black James W. English Rev. H. Baldwin Dean Lindsay Johnson State Federation of Women's Clubs C. C. Houston Leanora Beck Ellis Wilmer Texas U. W Eskew H. L. Burson Mayor Doran Bingle Wen Geo. Muse Clothing Co Speaking Illinois Kamper’s Peachtree Piedmont Ave Whitehall Sia Athera Lolla Hayware & Whitney United States R. S. Crutcher J. N. Gornatzar Atlania
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