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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1905
Page
9
A fragmented, long item shifts from cotton fire anecdotes in New Orleans to a tale of rival Atlanta businessmen, a clairvoyant conspiracy, a looming clash over a job, and a lavish home tour with bath rooms. The piece then meanders into a comic rebuke of a host's bathroom envy and ends noting visitors for a Georgia Tech dedication with dignitaries from several universities.
In Maysville, Georgia, Andrew Owens was killed by his intoxicated son after an argument over drinking. The son allegedly drew a pistol and shot Owens several times, killing him instantly. he has not been arrested.
A fragment notes a request for a book catalogue from Gola Hook Dany of 69 Whitteball Street. The text is incomplete but implies inviting readers to write for the catalogue.
The Grand announces Weber's All Star Company will perform Higgledy Plegiedy and The College Widower tonight and tomorrow. The troupe includes Charles A Bigstow and Marie Dressler with star partners, offering a romantic drama The Shepherd King featuring Wright Lorimer as David the entire week beginning December 4. The Bijou adds The King of the Opium Ring, and Faust with Mephisto at the Grand Thursday through Sunday.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual dinner at the Kimball dining room with 7 30 p m start. President-elect Samuel D. Jones will be installed and speak, while guests include ex governor Cameron and expositions expert David R Francis who will discuss Atlanta 1910 exposition plans. Election of chamber officers will also occur at city hall tomorrow from noon to 5 p m with ballots.
Judge Pendleton in superior court granted a temporary injunction barring R B Jackson from interfering with wages earned by the complainant. The petition argues a salary assignment and usury issues. A December 2 hearing is set. Also a divorce action by Mrs Juima Wissel against Henry Wissel, alleging harsh treatment and alimony, with Neal Bank enjoined from paying funds to Henry. December 2 set for hearing.
William Oldknow, third ward member, sues Southert: Casa Register Company in Atlanta for 283.50 alleging a contract to work on half the gross profits and detailing total sales and factory prices. The suit also notes alleged damage to reputation and arrest by the defendant. Nearby, G H Holmes sues for 5,000 over a mule incident at Calhoun Brick Company property on Devatar street. John Short seeks 1,200 after a dispute with a Georgia Railway car conductor over fare and a quarrel leading to his removal from the car. Property transfers reported include multiple warranty deeds and a bond for title among Fulton County properties.
Georgia conference appoints clergy across districts with ordinations and transfers. Notable figures include J. A. Bray of Lane College and bishops presiding over ceremonies at the courthouse. Leaders list ordinations of deacons and elders and assign ministers to Elberton, Atlanta, Marietta, Athens, and other charges.
The fragmentary text appears as a damaged OCR sample with unclear names and events. The readable bits mention a venue front and a return, but no coherent incident, date, or identifiable entities to form a proper news item.
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