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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1906
Page
12
In Trinity Methodist Atlanta the Sunday school for young boys began allowing whistle singing during hymns. Mrs. F P Gaffney introduced the plan last Sunday in the primary class. Boys whistled tunes while girls sang, drawing more children to attend and making the session livelier.
Augusta memorial notices report H. C. Perkins president of the Perkins Manufacturing Company and Georgia Iron Works died at his Greene Street home after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow and seven children and was regarded as one of the region’s wealthiest men with insurance of 300000 and large real and personal property. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at his residence conducted by Rev. Sparks W. Melton of First Baptist Church.
Wester Music Co offers price reductions on beautiful new pianos with slightly damaged cases and odd styles. The clearance aims to close out every instrument in the next few days, presenting bargains on sample pianos and other models.
The Wester Music Company at 64 Peachtree Street advertises deep price cuts and easier payment terms on upright and grand pianos. Remaining stock includes damaged and sample uprights priced from $98 to $218, with several high grade models discounted to $265–$287, all on flexible terms and limited time before Wednesday night.
Report of Emperor William punishing a reporter dressed as a servant after he was found with the emperor’s party on a Potsdam bound train. Also notes U S small gas powered fleet off Santo Domingo to curb smuggling, Haggin automobile fatality, a Brooklyn fighter's bout, a Philadelphia boxing card, and Molly Maguire’s jail escape from Lansing jail.
A New York case reports mail threats demanding 1000 dollars from Mrs. Alfonso Brucato to save her child George Brucato, with the note stating the boy will not be seen alive. The letter, sent by band of blackmailers, arrived at the Stanton Street home, alarming the mother with fear of the child’s fate.
United States Casualty Company of New York sues Virginia Carolina Chemical Company in a Montgomery federal court claiming improper returns of accounts and unpaid tolls tied to labor liability coverage. Judge Jones issues a temporary injunction preventing removal of books and papers needed for the case, returnable February 4, 1907.
Special to The Georgian Sylvester Georgia December 18 The trial of Byl yeater Bsuases charged with the murder of M L Parker a farmer was called and postponed due to the widow Parker The shooting occurred through a bedroom window about midnight Parker was killed in cold blood The case previously yielded a conviction but a new trial was granted because a juror read a newspaper during proceedings Over 300 special jurors were summoned and the trial is expected to last the week with numerous witnesses The defense is led by Pete Meldrim and E K Overstreet and the state by Twiggs Herrington and Boykin
Washington December 18 Governor J M Terrell of Georgia with Representatives Adamson and Livingston met with Secretary Wilson to discuss new agricultural schools in Georgia and plans for agricultural experiment stations at each of the eleven schools with national department experts to visit and instruct. Three new state banks were chartered Tuesday by Secretary of State Phil Cook bringing Georgia to 24 banks. Lemon Banking Company Acworth Yatesville Banking Company Yatesville and Americas Trust and Savings Bank Americas listed with capital stock figures and incorporators.
In Maine eight lumbermen attempted to cross Big Sehoodie lake in a blizzard. Six are believed dead while two survivors, George Agel and John Kerman, walked twenty miles to Portland with feet and ears frozen.
A committee of 700 Montgomery citizens, formed at the Banking and Statistics Club meeting, plans to travel to Washington to urge Secretary Shaw to consider locating the sub-treasury in Montgomery Alabama. The delegation aims to press for favorable decision and secure federal funds for the state.
Lewis Burton, jailed for burning Press N. Boozer’s property, confesses again and retracts prior statements. He says no organized group exists. Henry Clary started the fire in the hay loft, with Sam Pinson named as a participant. Burton, employed by Boozer, notified Bovner once the blaze gained headway.
Mrs Catherine Neill, held at the Tombs awaiting Connecticut action, denies killing her husband John M Neill former athlete and pugilist. She says his death followed a fall after drinking while she bears bruises and a nail file linked to her. The couple had recently married while her prior husband still lived.
A special from Anderson reports farmer H. M. Graham jailed in Columbia on charges of producing counterfeit 50-cent pieces. He had previously alerted authorities about a counterfeit outfit claiming it belonged to a neighbor, but investigators suspected Graham.
New York December 18. John P. Walker, agent for a manufacturing firm at 303 Westith Street, was arrested on complaint by George P. Metabe, solicitor of the Department of Agriculture, for mislabeling a beef extract product. Bail set at 7,500 dollars.
Local notices list several deaths and funeral arrangements. Walter F. Watts, a 7 pune man, died at his parents’ Decatur road residence and was buried at Wesley chapel church yard. Gordon Hailery was killed by a train. burial at Casey’s cemetery. Mrs. C. C. Newell’s relatives plan arrival. body to Connecticut. J. K. White, 68, died at 11 Castleberry street. burial planned in Fairburn, Ga. Oliver Barrett, 2, son of T. W. Barrett, died at 136 Main street with pneumonia. interment to Acworth, Ga. Mrs. J. M. Patrick, 30, died in West Gadsden. funeral at Second Baptist Church officiated by Rev. J. W. Dunnaway. survived by husband and children.
The Supreme Court rules Secretary Wilson's cattle quarantine order unconstitutional for covering both state and interstate movements. The decision, handed down in Edwards and McKendree, stems from Kentucky origin cases.
London reporters note eleven more women were sentenced today for causing a disturbance in the house of commons. They faced small fines or ten days in jail as spectators cried that the action was martyrdom and laughed at the proceedings.
In Marietta Street, pawnbroker Greenblat used his fists to subdue a negro thief who pawned a stolen coat after detectives Simpson and Campbell warned him. The fight ended with the attacker dazed on the floor, and Greenblat sent to the jail. Police say eight to nine thefts are linked to the same man, with trial set for Tuesday afternoon.
Montgomery Dec 18 The railroad commission heard little of importance except President BB Comer noting in Washington that he urged Southern Railway president W W Finley to move Alabama freight to eastern points via the Bay of Mobile. Comer said congestion in Alabama prompted direct shipments.
Macon Georgia dispatch notes docket call in superior court led by Judge Felton. The art and motion dockets are set to resume Wednesday with the term extending until further order, as proceedings continue in the Georgia courthouse.
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