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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1906

Page

12

Trial of Moon Postponed in Moon and Bohnefelt Case

The fourth session of the board of police commissioners investigating the Moon and Bohnefelt case was adjourned due to Commissioner Venable’s absence. If Venable or another member cannot attend tonight, the meeting will be moved to Friday at 7 30 p.m. to ensure deposition of Fanny May Parker. Testimony by Moon’s witnesses and against Mrs Bohnefeld was not to be repeated in the later trial. Chief Jennings hinted at other pending investigations, while attorneys aimed for a brief session compatible with their clients’ interests.

Board of Po- Men Moon Bohnefelt Mra. Bahnefeld Jennings McElreath Cicero Edmonds Carlton Avenue Recorder Ihickens Cobb Bluff Street Missouri Edmonds Cicero Missouri Toppear

Revivalist Griffin Arrested After Bizarre Auditorium Disturbance

Simon Griffin, claiming to be the Holy Ghost, led a controversial revival at Penolitres Auditorium. Bottles, glass, and bulbs rained from the roof as he spoke and sang while police removed him. his son Dr. B. G. Griffin later took custody. Neighbors reported disorder and a belief Griffin’s mind was temporarily unbalanced.

Jubilea Simon Griffin East Ilarria Street Penolitres Auditorium Tribe of Judah The Aragon Jesse Couch Notes Grand Scotia Griffin B. G. Griffin Mr. Griffin

Recorder Fines Dudley for Offensive Remark in Court

Dudley faced Judge Broyles after accusing A Samuels of lying in a prior case. The recorder admonished him as he repeated the insult. He left the courtroom shouting the slur, with the judge noting contempt as the next case was called. Moultrie Public Schools in Georgia elected Robert E Lee Institute president F Rowe as superintendent.

Broyles A. N Dudley A. Samuels Samuels

Baby Brother Hills Baby Storer Pittsburg tragedy

In Homestead Pennsylvania today Catherine Clutter aged four was shot and killed at home by her brother Wiley aged six. The children found an old revolver not known to be loaded. Parents are nearly crazy with grief.

Pittsburg Catherine Clutter Homestead Wiley

Trolley Line Proposal From Atlanta To Macon

City petition seeks right of way for a new Atlanta to Macon electric railway via Jonesboro Griffin Forsyth and other towns. Projectors plan a 100 mile route entering Atlanta from Capitol avenue and using private land for a direct line. The Atlanta Griffin and Macon Electric Railway Company to be capitalized far above nominal amounts with rights of way across multiple streets.

Atlanta Macon Hapeville Forest Park Jonesvara Hampton Griffin Forsyth Capitol Avenue Georgia, Railway and Electric Company Atlanta Consolidated Street Railway Company Rapid Transit Company Atlanta, Griffin and Macon Electric Railway Company Council N. B. ‘Drewry Spalding County W. J. Masses Minton Wimberly J. 3. Moore Bibb County N. P. Pratt Cliffora . Anderson W. A. Wimbish Little Street Fraser Rawson Ruavaon Crew Trinity Avenue Washington Gilmer Street Gilmer’ Street Ivy Exchange Place

Shonts Accepts Atlanta Invitation for Key Visit

Edwin P. Ansley, friend of President Shonts of the Panama Canal Commission, confirms the Atlanta program is acceptable. Shonts will arrive on the Southern Railway Tuesday and attend events at Agnes Scott Institute, including the Shonts prize, Rebecca Scott hall exercises, a trustee dinner, and an address on What the Panama Usual Means to the South at the New Kimball.

Edwin P. Ansley Theodore Shonts Panama Canal Commission President Shonts Atlanta Mr. Ansley President Bhonts Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Panama Canal South Shonts Southern Railway Washington Agnes Scott Institute Exerce Rebecca Scott Hall Agnes Scott Latitute Anstey Decatur Shants Chamber of Commerce New Kimball Chamber Panama Chis Hrasidant Shonts Dewey Shonta

McMichael act questioned in Georgia case at Supreme Court

In Georgia Supreme Court arguments over the McMichael act the Georgia Railroad and Banking Co contest the tax levy to fund district schools. Judge Reagan defends the act’s validity and signals possible legislative fixes. Governor Terrell offers rewards for Will Miller, implicated in a Colquitt county murder of a deputy.

Supreme Court of Georgia Georgia Railroad and Banking Company A- M. Hutchingon Hancock County McMichael County Board of Education Board of Roads and Revenues Georgia Railroad Soought Junction Lewis Helden Supreme Court E. J. Reagan McDonough County Joseph B Byran Cumming Georgia Railroad and Banlang ‘Company Seaborn Reese Reagan Merrit’s Eli. J. Reagan Filst Friends of Jim McDonough Weary County Sotharidies Will Miller Terrell Willon Davis Bat Colquitt County Pavo Thomas County

Bucklen’s Ammen Salve Heals 23 Year Leg Wound

Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin finds relief after using Bucklen's Ammen Salve pricey 25 cent box fully cures a run hing gore on her leg that troubled her for 23 years touted as greatest antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores available at drug stores.

Lucia Wilke Caroline Wis

Low Rates to Boston via Savannah Steamship Lines

The Central of Georgia Railway, linked with steamship lines from Bavarian, offers Atlanta to Boston tickets at 33 dollars with return. Sailings listed as May 97, June 3, June 1 46, and June 7, limited to June 18 and extended to July 15 possible. Reservations through agents or W. H. Fogg, D B A. Ate laula, Ga.

Boston Mass Savannah American Medical Association First Church of Christ, Scientists Central of Georgia Railway Bavarian Atlanta Jwy 15Th W. H. Fogg D. B.A. Atelaula

Americus Elects Teachers and School Board

Americus Ga May 23 at the annual board of education meeting the entire faculty in the three public schools was reelected. A new teaching position at Furlow school was funded at $1000 but not yet filled. General Superintendent Augustus G Mike was unanimously reelected. The schools close June 14 with the largest graduating class in twenty years. Dropped Dead in Parade. Joplin Mo May 23 Peter Schnurr expostmaster and founder of The Joplin News Herald died of heart disease yesterday while marching in the Knights Templar parade at the state conclave. He was 64.

Moultrie Public Schools Moultrie F. Rowe Robert E. Lee Institute Thomaston Rowe Haley Johnson W. G. McKengie Ethel Adams Annie Low McCord Jackson Wildle Bella Matthews Americus Americus Board of Education Pr. Bision Furlow Rf Galary Augustus G. Mike Joplin Peter Schnurr The Joplin News-Herald Knights Templara

Bugs Injure Moultrie Truck

Wash growers around Moultrie Ga report heavy damage from potato bugs in Irish potato patches and cucumber bugs attacking cucumbers. Though truck farming is light, losses in private gardens will still be substantial, threatening crops and industry.

Moultrie

Bowden Lithia Springs Water promoted as health aid

An advertisement urges drinking Bowden Lithia Springs Water to combat rheumatism gout stomach liver and skin troubles. It claims doctors endorse the water and offers pamphlets with testimonials. The Bowden Mithta Springs Water Co. seeks a charter for Hartford Lumber Co. with $10,000 capital to ship and engage in cotton buying and mercantile work.

Nature Rowden Lithin Springs Bowden Lithia Spring Bowden Mithta Springs Water Company Peachties Hawkinsville Pate, Sr W. H. Davis H. O. Pate, Jr G. B. Pate Marion Turper Hartford Lumber Company Canital

Southern Home Lead and Zinc Mixed Paints Ad

An advertising note urges readers to choose Southern Home Lead and Zinc Mixed Paints for painting. It emphasizes a long-standing standard of quality in the South for twenty two years.

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