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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
12
A wagon piled with burlap sacks rolled through Broad Street as a pungent odor from Fragrant Bermudas lulled driver and passenger asleep. A policeman woke the driver, while the mule stood sleeping, and bystanders watched the silent scene unfold amid city noise.
W A Wells and YMCA workers from both branches are conducting revival services in the new Decatur and Pratt hall seating 700 to 800. Friday 7 45 will feature Wells, Saturday night Dante leads, Sunday 3 30 Cavallere assists, Sunday 7 45 Clark leads. Music directed by L A Minor with many volunteer singers.
The Daily Telegraph reports that British fire insurance companies in Chile will not pay losses. Atlas Assurance Company confirms all British firms in Chile deny liability beyond legal contracts, excluding damage tied to earthquakes. The stance, given the San Francisco situation, garners continental underwriting attention.
Timothy M. Healy arrives in New York and speaks of Ireland in a hopeful era. He notes progress from old mud cabins to better sanitation, county councils replacing grand juries, new labor buildings, water supply, road improvements, and improved living conditions. He acknowledges higher local taxes but sees overall gains and increased local power.
Creditors search for Mrs Bina Verrault of the marriage syndicate as she fails to return to New York by September 16 for a hearing before United States Commissioner Shielda. Mrs I W Brown urges payment of all debts claiming coal lands in Kentucky as security and promising full settlement when a buyer is found. In Columbus Georgia rural route carriers in the Fourth district meet Labor Day with addresses from W C Adamson and others.
An officer questions a scene where Bermuda onions from a wagon allegedly induced sleep among bystanders and the wagon driver. A produce man explains the odorous load could lull anyone, comparing it to a shipful of onions making all hands sleep. The driver resumes driving while the officer dreams of rest.
A sermon on Matthew 10 2 16 and 16 24 analyzes the rich young ruler who asks how to inherit eternal life. Jesus tells him to sell all he has and follow, highlighting the danger of wealth and the need for complete surrender to Christ.
The J. K. Orr Shoe Company ships fifty cases of Red Seal shoes to San Juan Porto Rico marking a major Atlanta to foreign business shipment. The transfer demonstrates Atlanta merchants extending reach and advertising their products as the best value.
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