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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1901

Page

3

Semi Centennial Celebration Crowds Wesleyan Female College

Wesleyan Female College hosts a dense crowd for the semi centennial of the Adelphian and Philomathean societies. An elaborate procession led by Mrs. George W Duncan and Mr. William G Solomon, music from the college, and a series of vocal and literary performances mark the event. Mrs. Allee Cutler Cobb presided. greetings and addresses highlighted long membership in both societies.

Wesleyan Female College Adelphian Philomathean du §Celetics George W Duncan Wilam G Solomon Zs Marchais Wagner J. O. Branch Fiana Solo Ins van Mowe Woral Bole Uliss Messie Bun Carten Alice Crller’ Coby Eugene Tucker Fitzgerald Washington Liste Chaminade Emmie Carter Divine Carters Plaay Florida Carr Redding Atlanta Mia Techea C. Goimes Mamie Little Schofield Macon Foem Carrie Waterman Parsons Hawkineville Irs Nannie Davis Jones Albany Johnny ‘Davis Sheffield America Bray Mary Carrell Smith Jaspir Frs Reading Jack Rosa Taylor Juan of Arc Geharovsky Misa Mamie Iforri Son Richmond Essa Wesleyan Eugenia Dorothy Blount J.a Mar Apceading Mies Mary Lyndeneric Weal Elze Elze Danube Walla Mrs. Annie Len Rushing Willingham, Mra Mamie Little Schonéla Peulino’ Bardeman Chappell Bualine Logan Benediction Divyine Patton Mamie Holloway Conner Largiaux Sheffield Jones Cobb Gresting Adelphian Society Philomathean Society Thos Florida Redding Carr W. G. Solomon Emmis Carter Divine Carters J. SB. Coby Mamie Harrison Walter Grace Ida Negin Patton Rome Maury Stapler Mamie Davis Jones Frank Sheffield Americus

Chronicle of Chronic Disease Specialists Claim No Guesswork

An American physician asserts expertise in chronic diseases after two decades of exclusive practice. He warns against generic treatments, claiming many doctors mismanage cases and expose patients to avoidable suffering. He offers personalized, case by case care and urges consultation.

United States Mary

Commencement at Demorest Opens Fourth J S Green College

The fourth commencement of the J S Green college at Demorest Ga began with a large crowd in the hall. Primary pupils performed songs and drills while Rev J Edward Kirble of Charleston S C spoke on the Christian Catesgus. Rev G S Butler gave a talk on Christian Possessions. Freshman declamations and selections entertained as Latin medal was awarded to H I Shields of Rock Springs Ga and sophomores presented engaging pieces. The annual debate discussed whether trusts are a natural outcome of current economics with Arthur Thurman Pops Erwin and Bascom Quillan for the affirmative and James Phillips David Autry and M A Cooper for the negative.

J. S. Green Colless Demorest J. S. Green College J. Edward Kirble Charleston S. O G. & Butler Clase Ritchie H. I. Shields Rock Springs Arthur Thurman Pops Erwin Clarksville Bascom Quillan Aro James Phillips David Autry Mossy Creek M. A. Cooper Chickamauga

Indian Spring Chautauqua Plans Readied for July

Indian Spring Ga May 28 Special Interest grows as the Indian Spring Chautauqua seeks a charter with capital not to exceed 3000. Officers named include Charles O Beauchamp mayor of Jackson Ga president Captain William F Smith president of Indian Spring and Flovilla railroad vice president Dr Eugene B Elder manager Caimmet Hotel secretary treasurer. The hotel can host 300 guests and the auditorium seats 508. Southern Railway will run special chautauqua trains and Indian Spring and Florida railroad will operate a double train service every fifteen minutes. Better for the Blood than Sarsaparilla for those living in the malaria pest zone.

Indian Spring Indian Spring Chautauqua Charles O. Beauchamp Jackson Wiliam F. Smith Indian Spring and Flovilla Railroad Eugene B. Elder Caimmet Hotel Tressurer Southern Railway Wil Reo Indian Spring and Florida Railroad

Barnesville Chautauqua Directors Finalize Next Month Plan

Barnesville Chautauqua directors near completion of the programme for the session starting June 30. Contracts secured for lectures by Professor John B. DeMotté on July 5 and 6, and by Hon. H. Richardson of Atlanta. Negotiations pending for a prominent statesman for the Fourth of July oration. Fred Wedemeyer predicts an outstanding band program with Alaband as a highlight. An inter-county teachers institute will bring together teachers from surrounding counties with top experts to lead sessions.

Barnesville Barnesville Chautauqua Association Chautauqua Ovening John B. DeMotté H. Richardson Atkinta My.Richardson Fred Wedemeyer Fifth Regiment

Southern Female College Graduates In LaGrange

May 2 LaGrange Georgia several dozen students receive diplomas at the Southern Female College graduation. Exercises include compositions and a welcome address with Rev. S. W. Melton of Augusta delivering the commencement sermon.

Southern Female College LaGrange Southern Femule College 5. W. Melton Augusta Nunnally Katie Chesnutt Hope Hull Ala Evie Holoman Sara Arnold Richland Abbie Callaway Pattie Davant Woodville Anta Hale Morrow Camilla Hugueley West Point Carrie Jenkins Fort Gaines Eivie Jennings Dawson Kittle Willis Special Mise Ada Berkey Monroe Wis

Melaria Causes Billougnsss, Grove's Tasteless Can Penle

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a local item involving Melaria and Grove with tasteless wording. No clear names, dates, or places readable. Summary reflects limited readable facts and preserves the fragmentary nature of the source.

Melaria Grove

Refused to Hold the Woman in Augusta

Augusta Ga May 23 Special There was a sensational arrest of an attractive married woman on Broad street this afternoon at the instance of her uncle. He told officers she was running away from her husband in Carolina. The husband was arrested under a warrant before Magistrate Wall and remained in the chief of police office for some time. She convinced Chief Norris there was no reason for her arrest beyond her uncle’s imagination. She said she left her husband in Columbia with his knowledge and consent and they planned to meet Friday to go to Fortress Monroe. Chief Norris released her, refusing to give her name. Her uncle is a prominent Charleston family member. The lady is highly connected.

Augusta Frizoner Broad Street Carolina Wall Norris Columbia Fortress Monroe Charleston

Mother Sues for Damages in Central of Georgia Case

Greenville Ga May 38 Special Mrs Mary O Wright of Columbus filed suit in Meriwether superior court through attorney C Z Ladson of Atlanta seeking 20000 damages from the Central of Georgia Railway Company. She says her son William A Wright, the family's sole support, was killed in a wreck near Chips.

New City Hall Plan Moves Forward in Augusta

Augusta May 2 Special The finance committee voted to sell the present office building and relocate city offices to a new site. The council discussed the need for a modern civic center and anticipated cost savings and improved services for residents.

Augusta Ety Counel Adgasta APEC TN Etresta Do Het Tawabite Et da

Brenau Commencement Sparked Gainesville Festival

Gainesville Ga May Spectal reports the Brenau musical festival opening in Gainesville under Brenau Choral Society auspices drew over a thousand attendees. Noted tenor Hilson Van Hoose, fresh from New York study, thrilled with "O Paradise" from L Africaine as sopranos Elsa Marshall and Nina D Arvigny impressed. A well drilled Brenau chorus and seniors’ students filled the auditorium for graduates’ exercises led by Judge J. M. Griges and diploma honors announced by Prof A W Van Haase.

Gainesville Georgia Musical Festival Gainesvile Brenau Brenau Choral Society Hilson van Hoose South New York Couth Jean de Reszke Mr. van Honse Meyerbeers L’africaine Moeyerbeer Elsa Marshall Sheba L Mme Nina D’arvigny Signor Nicosias Vieuxtemp Dr. Ferrata Paderewski Prilisaca Oscar Ehrgott Vaics Toreedor Bizet Liga Lehmann Georgia Marshal Mme. D'Alvigny van Hoose Ahrgott Capitola Corington J. M. Griges Dawson Senor Nicosias Trovatore A.W. van Haase Gailoze Tizse Ednar Nc My Merritt Kate Clark Newberry S.C Ema Richardson Reneva Ofgienniss Ora Finker Unton Point Anna McConnell Hessie Newton Oliver Pauline Smith Gitaies Mamie” Smith Reidsville Bey Hoa Riley Corinne Riley Verna O May Parlin Carrabege Fle Gottine Riles Yah Wall Siverton Mary Gibson Fiano Alice Chapman WilMe Davis Kate Strozler John Susie Brantley Nettle Gray Magmie Stringfield Capitola Covington Clara M Smith Dies Finno Ida DeLoach Hoyt Hinely Magele Hair Mary L Furner Harmony Sarah Wall Daisy Wilson Child Annabel Mathews Florence Barfield Zeta Clontz Lessie Brannen Mamie Smith Kate Parker Louise Dooly Secon

THIRTY-TWO COWS BURNED AT CRYSTAL LAKE DAIRY BARN

Cuthbert Georgia May 2 a special report says the Crystal Lake Dairy barn and contents were destroyed by fire at 2 am. The loss included 32 cattle and 6 mules with extensive feed and equipment. Insurance on the barn was 600 dollars and total loss estimated between five and six thousand dollars. The dairyman and an assistant were in the barn when the fire started and authorities suspect possible incendiary origin.

Cuthbert Crystal Lake Hig

Barber with bane account in Carrollton legal case

Miss Martha Hancock a sixteen year old girl sues Dela Reviere a Bremen barber for 36000 in superior court of Carroll County claiming assault at Reviere s Bremen home last Thursday morning Reviere who arrived from Toledo three months ago ran a money lending bureau and used a bank deposit here Hancock fled to a neighbor s house Garnishment sought to seize Reviere s funds but he attempted a rapid flight before the bank was served Prosecutors plan a criminal case against Reviere and his wife is in Buchanan arranging defense

Carrollton First National Bank of Platieum Dela Reviere W. W. Howards Webb Buchanan

Verdict Awarded for 2000 in Augusta City Court

In Augusta, Ga on May 2 special ceo, Mrs. Little won a $2000 verdict against the city for injuries to her husband who fell on a sidewalk and later died. The case followed his hip fracture and subsequent death. A negro lunatic named Ed Gallatt, who escaped custody in Columbia, was moved to Milledgeville today by Sheriff Cleary.

Geta Auguste Jeqvrs Weha Little Mr. Little Milledgeville Augusta Ed Gallatt Columbia Sheri T. Cleary County

Dublin mob hangs eye on fugitive in woman’s murder case

In Dublin Georgia May 28 a mob of two hundred Black residents hunted John Robinson after Bertha Simmons was killed west of town. They whipped Fob Andrews a friend of Robinson to elicit his whereabouts. Andrews was released after cooperation. Robinson’s wife is being held as an accessory before the fact and denies knowledge, though she concedes her husband harmed the victim.

Dublin John Robinson Bertha Simmons Here Robinson Fob Andrews Andrews

Lanier shoots King in Macon self defense claim

In Macon Georgia on May 8 at about 1 pm Will Lanier known as a spotter shot Dick King twice. The incident is described as self defense by Lanier with the confrontation preceding the shooting.

King

A Suit to Wear Must Be a Fit for Men

A local ad proclaims a store full of crisp new ideas for well dressed men. It promises quality and refinement without excessive cost, featuring worsteds, cassimeres, and unfinished fabrics in black and blue, including thibeta and viewing styles.

Aleet

Summer Underwear and Straw Hats Arrive in Atlanta

Prices from 10 to 25 cents. Largest variety of summer underwear in Atlanta with NEGLIGHA SHIRTS in new colors and patterns. Straw hats in new shapes priced from six cents to 3.00 dollars.

Atlanta Ste

Cough Remedy Promises Cure for Consumption and Bronchitis

An old advertisement touts Zimbertae's Cough Remedy as a cure for dangerous coughs linked to consumption and bronchitis. It claims the remedy regulates bile and has extensive sales, offered by druggists everywhere.

Werner Zimberta'e al Drugwista

Knife attack erupts as King is wounded and jailed

In a city street confrontation King slashed at Lanier and a police chase followed. King was sent to the hospital with a left breast injury and is not believed to die. Lanier fired in self defense after King attacked with a knife. A warrant for assault and battery was sworn in the city court. Pearce and Thompson detained the suspects while Deputy Sheriffs Bennett and Jobson had pursued King with Lanier assisting.

Trick Bing King Vanier Pearce Thompson Lanier Bennett Jobson Fourth Street Henry Hammond Charley Pearce

WHAT SENATOR BACON SAYS Grave Injustice To Corbin

Macon Georgia May 28 Senator Bacon rejects a Washington dispatch claiming Adjutant General Corbin will travel to the Philippines to inspect the army. He says the trip is Corbin’s proper duty and denies any aim to probe officers or influence maneuvers. He intends to observe for future official work only.

Corbin Macon United States Washington City A. C. Bacon Georgia Bacon Washington Corbift Philippines

Two Negroes With Smallpox In Macon Transit Hub

In Maron Georgia on May 28 two black individuals with smallpox were found in the colored waiting room of the union depot. One was a lunatic woman from Fort Valley being sent to Milledgeville asylum. The other was a male from Dublin. Chairman Barron of the Macon board of health ordered immediate relocation to the pest house and fumigation of the depot waiting room.

Fort Valley Dublin Maron Union Depot Milledgeville Barron Macon Board of Health

Central railroad ownership dispute reviewed by Macon council

The Macon City Council unanimously approved a joint committee report stating the Central railroad has no ownership of the old Covington and Macon and Macon and Augusta rail road right of ways. The city had granted the property to the Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad for a terminal complex with a year to extend to Savannah or Seaboard. Davis examined for Dublin Guards commission in Dubin.

Macon Joint Committee of Public Property and Finance Central Railroad Covington Augusta Dublin Savannah Seaboard Ttma

Waycross Air Line to Extend to Cordele

Waycross Georgia May 2 directors of the Waycross Air Line decide to extend the line from Fite gerali to Cordele at once. A surveying corps will be put in the field without delay.

Cordele Waycross

Two Candidates for Mayor in Dublin White Primary

Dublin Georgia May 25 Special announces Dr. A. L. Summerlin chair of the city council finance committee and City Attorney E. B. Baker as candidates for mayor subject to a white primary to be held June 6.

Dublin A. L. Summerlin B. Baker

Labour Problem Serious Idlers Worry Jacksonville

In Jacksonville Florida on May 3 the city faces a persistent labour shortage with chronic idlers blamed for the stagnation. Carpenters gain tools and some building projects resume, while authorities investigate possible commissary feeding and seek sanitary bulkheading and sewer work as hot weather arrives. The revenue cutter Forward sails to Charleston and guards are withdrawn from Forward and Haynlston.

Jacksonville Mia Revenue Treasury Department Charleston Haynlston

Richmond liquor trade pledges Sunday closure pledge

Richmond liquor dealers vow to close saloons on Sundays following a Sunday Observance League effort. A notice circulates among barkeeps binding them to keep Sabbath sales closed. Violators face license revocation and prosecution. court officers will monitor compliance.

Richmond Salogta State

Increne in Wages Given. Orfalk Va May 3

The Mt Beret Rajpay Company announces a wage increase effective immediately. The change affects workers formerly paid at the lower scale and expands pay for a portion of the staff. Further details on the new rates were not provided in the notice.

Orfalk Va Mt Beret Rajpay Inlor Jay Ashe

Jones Letters in Carbace Pile Sparks Savannah Scandal

Sevaonagh Ga May 28 Special In Savannah a chambermaid discarded a bundle of letters addressed to Rev Sam P Jones. The papers include prayers, visit requests, and penitents. One anonymous letter calls him a blackguard. Jones plans a return to Savannah for next year’s campaign and predicts political change ahead.

Sevaonagh Savannah Rev Sam +P Jones Core DeSoto Hotel Evangelist G.t

Savannah presbytery considers Waycross as college site

Savannah presbytery board of trustees meets in Waycross on Friday with the college scheme in hand. A local committee formed from Wednesday's mass meeting will begin soliciting subscriptions to the college fund immediately. Strong sentiment favors Waycross. a liberal donation could secure the college location.

Savannah

Maryville College Barred From Coeducation in Knoxville

The Maryville College trustees meet and elect Professor Wilson as president replacing Dr Boardman. They abandon coeducation of races, aligning with a legislative act forbidding whites and blacks to study together. The endowment funds allocate $26000 to Fisk Memorial Institute at Rogersville for colored students.

Maryville College Knoxville Tenn T Wilson Fisk Memorial Institute Rogersville

Farmer John Coggins Murdered by Masked Attacker

Nashville special reports Lon Redferrin, living on farmer Pate’s land near Milldale in Robertson County, attacked John Coggins with an axe as they sat on a wood pile. Coggins died soon after. Redferrin surrendered to a citizen and was turned over to authorities. Redferrin, about thirty, was once thought insane. Coggins was fifty.

Coggins Nashville Tenn Milldale Robertson County Lon Redferrin John Coggins Coggin Redaferrin Redferrin Pate Pats

Aycock Names Walter Neal and Lee Robinson to Posts

North Carolina Governor Aycock appoints Walter J. Neal as judge of the eighth district and Lee D. Robinson as solicitor. Wilson G. Lamp, F Clayton, and B A Coughton join the state board of elections. A B Preemart and Clarence Call named by Republican chair. David Cooper designated as delegate to the Southern Industrial convention in Philadelphia.

Aycock North Carolina Raleigh N. C Walter J. Neal State Election Board Lee D. Robinson Wilson G. Lamp F Clayton B. A. Coughton Simmons A. B. Preemart Clarence Call Pritchard David ¥. Cooper Philadelphia

Supreme Court Adjourns for Next Term Incomplete

The U S Supreme Court adjourned after a three minute session to the next term beginning on the second Monday in October. The session focused on motions with two remaining insular cases postponed.

Washington May United States Supreme Court Dora

Our Working Girls and the Pinkham Cure

A 1890s styled feature extols working women risks of organic troubles and lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A young woman described in a portrait suffered backache, menstrual disruptions, faintness and leucorrhea, then cured after correspondence with Mrs Pinkham's Lyon Mass laboratory. She invites others to seek free advice and publicize success to help fellow Americans.

Lydia E Pincham America

Mine Dust Explosion Kills Twenty At Dayton

Dayton May 18 The mine disaster killed twenty workers when a dust explosion ripped through the caverns. Harry Pope survived the blast after briefly being reported dead. Ed Craig Wis narrowly escaped, blown hundreds of feet from the mine mouth. Andy Medley and Will Rose were rescued in critical condition. Five others wounded were feared fatally injured but may recover. State Mine Superintendent Ro Ay BhU arrived to lead a formal inquiry as officials noted no gas presence, attributing the tragedy to a dust explosion.

Dayton Tena Edillon Ming Harry Pope Neving

Colonel J. G Miner Is Dead Died in Poverty in Milford

Colonel James G Miner assistant secretary of the Confederate navy in the Civil War died in poverty at Milford aged eighty two. A Edinburgh graduate and New England native but Texas resident and friend of General Sam Houston. He lost his fortune in the Civil War while he had once owned part of the Tredegar Iron Works. He invented a high pressure engine but failed financially. A trunk held Confederate bonds and money worth a million. His wife died three weeks ago and Mrs Spencer of Milford cared for him. Local manufacturers will aid burial and cemetery arrangements.

Cincinnati James G. Miner Milford Edinburgh University New England Texas Sam Houston Taylor Tredgar Iron Works Richmond Colonel Miner

Louisiana Purchase Exposition Site Planned at Charleston

At a board meeting in May the committee on organization recommended granting President Branch authority to obtain a site in Charleston for a Louisiana Purchase Exposition building at the exposition. The recommendation was approved.

Charleston BL Louis Charleston, D. C. Exposition

Treasurer of Druids Arrested in Fall River Case

Emanuel Harris of Fall River, treasurer of the Bun preme council of a druid order, was arrested on a grand larceny complaint. Authorities allege a shortage of 3403 dollars in the physician's accounts.

Treasuer Druids Fall River Mass Emanuel Harris Bunpreme Council The American Order of Drufie Supreme Council

Towne Leaves Politics for Oil Venture

Former Senator Charles A Towne plans to move to New York in June and lead a new company holding an option on 200000 acres of oil lands in Texas. The firm will buy and operate the lands, signaling a shift from public life to the oil industry.

Duluth Mian Charles A. Towne New York Mr Towne Mir Towne Texas

Malaria claims impure blood in tonic era claim

An 19th century style ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for malaria and impure blood conditions. It markets the product to balance humors, promising vigor and health through a formula claimed to purify blood and relieve fevers.

Grove

Gold Ring May Convict Him In Insurance Plot Case

Chicago May 22 A gold ring token from the body of Mattel 4 Defenbach may prove the connecting link to a formal charge of murder arising from a conspiracy to defraud fraternal orders and insurance companies now on trial. The ring is in possession of the state's attorney and is said to have been examined by chemists as being charged with a poison that could trace through the body. Today evidence was decidedly against Dr Unger who is charged with being the principal conspirator.

Gallows Chicago Mattel 4 Defenbach Lnie Dr Unger

Mrs McKinley Condition Update From San Francisco Visit

Mrs McKinley has been gaining steadily since leaving San Francisco. Reported conditions describe gradual improvement as the presidential train moves east from Omaha through Cedar Rapids toward Town Mis. Officials say she remains under careful observation with occasional fluctuation in strength. Local doctors note steady progress and monitor vital signs closely during the journey.

San Francisco Cedar Rapigs Tuna Omaha McKinty Shay Stecay Saat

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