Wife and babes left to starve record of destitution case
A probation officer reports a mother and three children in severe poverty after husband William Pearson vanished from their home at 60 East Fair Street. The four were crammed into distress as rent unpaid and furniture bought on instalments were taken. Children aged 7, 5, and 2 were hungry and bare, sent to the Home for the Friendless while the mother awaits hospital care. police seek the deserter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preserred
Wiliam Pearson Wasalen
Darge
Probadon
Offeer Gloier
Recorder Broydes Yesternoon
Offeer Gloer
Recorder
William Pearson
Fair Street
Pearson
Giver
E& Boy
Liat Institution
Eulice
Atron Bahnefeld
Have You Catarrh Read This Patented Remedy Offer
An Atlanta based company claims a proven catarrh remedy is available by mail for one dollar. The offer describes symptoms including frequent sniffing throat irritation and nasal discharge, promising relief without experiments and urging readers to act quickly to avoid “standing in his own right.” It names Eclipse Marking and Manufacturing Co and a P. O. Box in Atlanta Georgia as the contact point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse Marking and Manufacturing Co
Atlanta
Ts. Ga
Alls Found Dead in Birmingham Hotel
A. P Alls traveling man was found dead in his bed at a local hotel in Birmingham on October 27. Indications point to a heart complication with no sign of violence. A Paris Kentucky resident, he had been in the city since last Tuesday representing the Blue Lick Springs Water Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Alls
Birmingham
A. P ‘Alls
Paris
Nicholas County
Kentucky
Blue Lick Springs Water Company
Emperor hosts two lunches for naval officers at Shiba Palace
Tokia reports the emperor invited 2000 naval officers to lunch at the Shiba palace today and will entertain another 2000 tomorrow at the same place. The unprecedented arrangement reflects the imperial gesture toward the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikado Lonchésa
Tokia
Shiba Palace
Youthful thief is sentenced to twelve months in the chaingang
Harry Latham aged 18, described as well dressed, was sentenced by Judge Hoan to a year in the chaingang for stealing $700 from Estella Bryant of a Decatur Street flat. Attorney John W. Moore noted the youth's age and first offense amid neighbors’ good character testimony. The court also heard cases against Ben Rogers for voluntary manslaughter and Milas Bailey deemed insane, with Rogers and Bailey both receiving prison or asylum placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Latham
Hoan
Latham
Estella Bryant
Decatur Street
Almotf
John W. Moore
Harvey Hill
Presscutrix
Sullty
Roan
Moord
Moore
Ben Rogers
Jule Williams
Milas Bailey
Hill
Bailey
Rogers
Young Lathan
Hawkes Eyeglasses Offer at Rixport Opticians
Hawkes Eyeglasses advertised in this edition promise improved comfort and optical results. Rixport opticians are always in attendance at 14 Whitehall Street to assist customers with fittings and frame choices.
Naval employee dismissed for uniform prejudice in home
Secretary Bonaparte ordered the immediate dismissal of a Norfolk navy yard employee after he refused to house a machinist mate from the reserve torpedo flotilla unless the sailor wore naval uniform, citing town prejudice. The explanation was deemed unsuitable for continued employment. Cortelyou later hosted postmasters from fourth class offices in Washington reflecting on the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonaparte
Norfolk Navy Yard
Department
Tornedo Flotilla
United States Navy
Berkely
Gortelyou
Passing Throng Reports Lifting of Southern Quarantines
Quarantines across the south largely withdrawn with few still in force for frost protection. Georgia's early relaxation is noted and a Cot ton BeltRoute circular confirms removal of health certificates in Arkansas Texas Missouri Illinois and Tennessee. Traveling salesmen plan to avoid New Orleans amid reduced business and lingering yellow fever fears. Georgia tax officials confront a Georgian show operator over an $80 daily tax for a three day Atlanta exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Georgia
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company
Cotton Belt Route
Arkansas
Texas
Missouri
Winois
Tennessee
New Orleans
Benny
Piedmont Hotel
New York
Lon B. Wiliams
Gentry Bros
Atlanta
Mr. Willams
Willame
A. P. Stewart
Stewart
Secret of Youth Promised by Grape-Nuts Diet
A 94 year old man credits Grape-Nuts with restoring digestion and bowel regularity after chronic costiveness. He says the regimen made him strong and supple, letting him walk with ease. Product promotion by Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan. There's a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soto
New World
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Welville
Gentry Brothers Pay State Tax for Atlanta Exhibition
Contention over two days taxes ends with Gentry Brothers agreeing to pay the state 150 dollars to exhibit three days in Atlanta. Governor Terrell appoints Dr. David Mara of Atlanta and J A Von Dohlen of Savannah as delegates to the southern immigration and quarantine conference in Chattanooga. Several notable guests register at the Aragon Piedmont Kimball hotels in Atlanta, including W R Girton and Mrs J H Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
Stewart
Wright
Gentry Brothers
Atlanta
David Mara
J. A. von Dohlen
Savannah
The
Ocean Steamship Company
Terrell
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bush Bound Over in Georgia Murder Case
Bush was bound over to the Superior court after a hearing before Judge Drew W. Paulk on charges of murdering Annie Hutto. He remains jailed in Irwinville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Fitzgerald
Drew W. Paulk
Annie Hutto
Irwinville
What He Was From Harper s Week
A Waterbury Connecticut father heads a large musical family with nearly every member a performer. A Boston visitor notes the clan’s talent, asking what the father is. He dryly answers I am a pessimist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Week
Waterbury
Conn
The
Bostonian
Americus Hosts Georgia Division of Daughters of Confederacy
Resolutions of Thanks adopt praise for hosts and visitors at the three day Georgia division convention in Americus. Election of officers announced. paper on Andersonville prisoners prompts move to publish Stanton figures with national body next session. Donations to Rabun Gap dormitory noted. memorial funds urged to support elderly homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Bureau
Movon
Aey
Boeyond
Specif
Georgia
Shy Confedera
Americus
Hawkinsville
Augusta
Andersonville
Stanton
Georga
James Longstreet
Rabun Gap School
Rutherford
Helen Plene
Atlanta
Miss Sheilly
Rome
Fallowa
Sons of Veterans
Bidtney Lanier
Dupont Guerry
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan
Adelphian
Phillmatpeam
Apea
A. C. Bacon
R. K. Hines
Sidney Lanier
Miss Roberts
Walter Lamarr
Kip Ing
Frank Cunningham
Prez
Caltec
Plans to Get Hich Frustrated by Dyspepsia Says Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for dyspepsia and constipation claiming they remove clogging energy and give a fresh start. The notice also notes an execution in Birmingham involving Anderson Sheldon for murder, with Wesley Hale previously hanged and Ed Johnson serving a life sentence.
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Tery
Maier & Berkele
Chaingang
Arnold Broyles
Jeffersonian Club
Edward H. Walker
R. F. Shields
H. Lincoln
Charles H. Evans
J. W. Evans
5. C. Tapp
Fulton County
Floyd H. Young
DeKalb County
Mr. Tapp
C. H. Arnold
Bfrogram
G. W. Sciple
L. F. Harrison
H.C. Caldwell
J. W. Robins
Jesus del Monte Lung Company
B. Bete
A A. Lyon
W. D. Brook
Gace City Horse Collar Company
Anderson & Anderson
Speakra & Harris
Yenterday
Alex Dittler
Superior Court
Livingston Mims
J. B. Whitehead
Peachtree Street
Bradberry
J. D. Anderson
Fair Treat
K. N. Close
J. J. Karnial
J. J. Yarbrough
P. H. Brewster
College Park
Joan Deed
S. Feldman
Protestant Episcopal Church
Randolph
Irwin Streets
University of the South
Mary A. Lambert
Ashby Street
Greengrerry Avenue
M. H. Liebman
Matthews
Jacksonistreet
Tide
T. J
Mary Schmidt
Maary ‘A. Habersham
Angler Avenue
R. J. Redding
Westrainster Presbyterian Church
Boulevard
Virginia C. Willams Ton
F. Smith
Highlong Avenue
NAVAL
Acct
Edward S. Wood
Harvard Medical School
Boston
W. R. Girton
Chattanooga, Tenn
Aragon
3. H. Thornton
Pensacola, la
George M. Brinson
Stillmore, Ga
H. L. Litchfield
Tate, Ga
Piedmont
F. P. Catchings
Gainesville
R. N. Towers
Rome, Ga
Uriah B. Harrold
J. N. Pidcock
Helle Pidcock
Moultrie
F. L. Scales
Waynesboro
F. C. M. Strachan
Brunswick, Ga
H. F. Booth
W. K. Holmes
Cedartown
Kimball
F. C. Foster
Carrie and
Martha Foster
Madison, Ge
Kimball House
Henry H. Carlton
Atlens
Daughters of Confederacy
Union Savings Bank
Gould Building
A. C. Bennings
A. W. Hrann
Anderson Sheldon
Ala
Che Jar Yard
E. D. Alan
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Oxmegor
Anson
Wesley Hale
Ed Johnson
Sheldon
Almong Slater
H. W. Rountree & Bro
W. Z. Turner
Whitehall Street
Hilds Place
Mitchell Street
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall ST
Baltimore
Hesa
Stuttzarter Sanitary
Dr. Deimer
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