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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1906
Page
6
A young Atlanta couple faced a thwarted elopement as the groom, unable to recall the required tune to signal his bride, purchases time through a public whistle procession. The plan unraveled as repeated attempts failed to produce the call, leaving the couple’s future uncertain amid wary parents and local speculation.
The Christian Laymen Workers Association holds its sixteenth annual convention in Waycross Georgia with plans to close tonight though some meetings continue. The non denomi national group, founded about sixteen years ago by the late W M Parker, has fifty Georgia Florida classes. Delegates attend from multiple class sections as leadership for class No 1 in Waycross is led by J B Stricklang.
Fashionable collars belts pins bracelets fans and purses from major centers of fashion arrive for this season. The shop invites patrons to come in and view the stylish accessories now on display for wearers seeking the latest trends.
Rev J T Baxter leaves Glenn Street Baptist to pursue evangelistic work after a notable pastorate marked by steady growth and a vacation tour that boosted church reach. His departure opens another vacant pulpit in Atlanta as he accepts invitations elsewhere. Local congregations praise his leadership and anticipate future assignments.
In Fulton County courts the fall term continues with the superior court city court and Atlanta criminal court operating this week. Judge Calhoun plans to finish remaining cases early this week, while Judge Pendleton presides in the superior court andjury trials resume. The grand jury reported eighty three true bills and will reconvene September 27. Police plans include three new camps near Buckhead Austin and Lakewood, with deputy sheriffs to be commissioned later and volunteers sought for emergency duties.
A Mineral Water brand Bowden Lithia Water shifts from luxury to necessity. The ad claims it meets strict connoisseur demands and urges readers to order a case today.
Speculation fills Waycross about the fate of the U S government sugar cane experimental station once valued at about fifty thousand dollars. The plant may be transferred to Georgia if operations continue, but local officials and stewards remain unsure. Stevedore George You mans and station superintendent Finnegan report unclear guidance from government officials as harvest time nears.
Fulton county schools plan to start soon with Pryor Street building near completion to ease crowded classrooms. Georgia Tech and private institutions in College Park and Atlanta prepare for fall terms, boosting enrollment and new programs in mining engineering chemistry and medicine. Local schools anticipate 400 plus freshmen and a strong turnout across white and colored divisions.
Mr. William Arnaud, noted teacher of piano and theory, opens a studio in All Saints Church Faith House. He is an organist and choir master with eight years of teaching experience. Weekly lessons offered with references from past patrons. Residence address 39 Bell Street, phone 937.
State election blanks list candidates for governor secretary of state comptroller general treasurer attorney general agriculture school commissioner prison and railroad commissioners plus numerous superior and city court judges and solicitors general with amendments on constitution ratification. Precinct managers prepare three returns sent to secretary of state senate president and filed with superior court clerk.
An anecdote told by Dr Omori of Tokyo fame in San Francisco recounts a Chinese emperor’s favorite horse and a stern rebuke. The emperor, angered by a royal functionary’s neglect, drew his sword but was restrained by officials as the tale unfolds with vivid, if fragmented, dialogue.
The crowd of children gathered at the entrance of the Gentry Bron show’s menagerie tent on a warm afternoon. Animals rested until admittance then interacted with visitors, elephants flirted with peanuts, monkeys watched a newspaper, and a baby camel slept as attendants finished cleaning cages. The day ended with a large, lingering crowd and a warning that the show would depart later that night.
The summer season closes at the Casino at Ponce de Leon with high vaudeville attendance and popular acts. The park remains open daily from 3 pm to 11 pm as new attractions and free moving pictures from the French stage are promised. Hallowell Ponce de Leon will present popular numbers each afternoon and evening, and the Gee Whiz ride debuts this week under Manager Hugh L Carroga to sustain interest.
The Lodge at Tallulah Falls will remain open until October under Mr Joh R Tibericks. The facility has been refurnished and is promoted as a premier autumn retreat in Georgia’s mountains. A daytime parade, two performances, and special streetcar schedules are planned to accommodate crowds visiting the popular resort.
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