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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
10
Rev. A. M. Herry a Methodist minister was committed to the state insane hospital as a dipsomaniac for drunkenness. The complaint filed by his wife and daughter states he threatened their lives before the examining board yesterday in Lincoln Nebraska on August 22.
Special to The Georgian reports the civil court is in session in Decatur for two weeks focusing on trials of civil cases only.
Rev. Frank P. Culver of Birmingham dedicated the new Methodist church at Austinville a suburb of Decatur on Sunday. A large donation was presented at the dedication. The church is described as a handsome structure just completed.
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonite as a malaria remedy and tonic for nursing mothers. The product claims to drive out malaria and build up the system, with a 50 cent price tag and 27 years on sale through dealers.
Salvation Army unit led by Ensign and Mrs. A. H. Paul plans an outing for poor children and their mothers on August 28. The group will spend the day at the Traction Company pavilion in South Decatur with refreshments and a trolley ride.
Augusta Georgia August 22 Fred Cartledge who shot and killed Jack James Bunday night has been acquitted by Magistrate Nurnberger Self defense was the plea
Brunswick Ga August 22 The new ordinance forbids posting handbills circulars or other advertising material about streets or in yards The first defendants charged were city council members an agent for a railroad company and the manager of a large mercantile house All were fined by the city court.
Gadsden Alabama August 22 ice plant owners announce plans to double plant size as demand exceeds supply. The facility runs at full capacity and must buy ice from outside to fill orders, reflecting sharp local need.
Gadsden Alabama August 22 A company formed to operate the citys first public automobile passenger line has bought two standard machines and expects them in time for operations by September
Private Leased Wire reports Charles Pennington was sentenced to one day in jail for killing his wife Anastasia Pennington with a punch. The testimony noted she was intoxicated and quarrelsome when struck, causing her weak heart to cease beating. Judge Jo Mullins previously handed similar one day jail sentences in two prior cases.
New York reports three key moves in the local political scene. Charles F. Murphy signals Tammany Hall backing for Hearst for governor while Jerome notes Murphy’s clearance for Hearst. Hearst reiterates he opposes McCarren and rejects any coalition with Murphy or McCarren, calling their stance contrary to Democratic principles.
Decatur Alabama August 22 The Decatur Lodge of Elks will run its annual sunset excursion on August 30 aboard the new steamer White Oak. Each day until the trip Elks will release a balloon from Bank Street with a free ticket attached.
A traveling picture frame vendor identified as Saddle Moore disappeared Monday in Yatesville Georgia leaving several unpaid bills at hotels livery stables and other places. He had ingratiated himself into the local business community and vanished with money owed to merchants.
William Grundy a Liverpool native rushed the police bar racks at Copenhill seeking the African suspect in the Misses Lawrence assault. He demanded the man be hanged or killed, was restrained to the bar racks, and declared he had run from Marietta to kill the negro before ending up locked up himself. A Georgian reporter noted Grundy appeared sober.
An ad agency offers a tangible basis for advertising decisions. It claims 34 years of experience and the largest business of its kind, promising to eliminate waste from wrong copy and wrong mediums and to protect the advertising investment.
W E Hipp prominent Mecklen burg county farmer was struck by a Seaboard train west of Charlotte while returning home. The buggy was hit from the rear, the mule killed, Hipp thrown unconscious with a fractured arm a broken hip and other injuries. It is feared he will not recover.
Sam Jones Tabernacle meetings set for September 16 to 28 in Cartersville with Evangelist Oliver and noted ministers. Prof EB Excell to lead music with other gospel singers attending. Western and Atlantic railroad offers one fare round trip from Atlanta Dalton and intermediate stations to Cartersville. Three daily services at 10 30 am 2 00 pm and 8 00 pm. Chase Harman Gen Pass Agent.
A Nebraska minister shares a testimonial dating to 1895 of stomach distress from overeating and bad diet. He credits Grape Nuts with rapid relief after four days and returning health after resuming the diet, urging others to try the product. The message cites Postum Co and references a booklet about health.
The Rev William M Long pastor of the Methodist church at Oakford Illinois arrived with his family in pin n e a n condition. He pawned his Prince Albert suit for six dollars to buy tickets to Evansville Indiana to visit relatives. The attempt failed.
A child named Ed Thompson from Durham was attacked by hogs after climbing into a pen. He was bitten multiple times and bled heavily, with doctors fearing for his life at one point.
Decatur Alabama reports Captain R P Hobson will speak in Athens on Thursday August 23 at 10 am and later in Hartsel le. The Athens talk is said to back B B Comer for senate while the Hartselle event will be non political. Senator John T Mo will also speak in Hartselle the same day.
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