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Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1906

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Boulevard Pupils Celebrate Christmas Programs

Boulevard School seventh and eighth graders presented festive recitations, solos, and a pantomime under the Henry W. Longfellow Society. Students listed include Fred Allen Laura Featherston May Mooney Virginia Stannard Carrie Thornton Frank Drake Ella Lee Cobb Murray Adams Ames Dobbs Tella Powell Willie Harwell Katie Wrege Sara Pinnell Nelson Beck Axel Anderson Dan Stephens and 1 Wood in a series of Christmas themed performances.

Boulevard Henry W. Longfellow Society Fred Allen Laura Featherston May Mooney Ella Lee Cobb Boulevard School Sidney Lanter Society Lesie Ewing Dan Stephens Scalea Murray Adams Ames Dobbs Mano Solo Tella Powell Willie Harwell Katie Wrege Sara Pinnell Nelson Beck Axel Anderson Wood

US Vice Consul Nelson Fairchild Shot in Mukden

Advices from Mukden Manchuria report American vice consul Nelson Fairchild shot and killed. He was 26, Harvard graduate, son of Charles Fairchild of 29 Wall Street firm. Believed accidental. state department to receive full details soon. Fairchild connected to Mrs John Hay and Harvard Club in New York.

New York Mukden Manchuria Nelson Fairchild Charles Fairchild Charles Fairchild & Co Wall Street State Department Harvard John Hay California Harvard Club New York Zoological Society

Slayer of Walker Is Lodged in Jail

Special to The Georgian Douglas Georgia December 20 Mathew Royals charged with killing Jim Walker last summer was arrested in the western part of the county by C B Walker Thomas Walker and John Groves J E Walker and Jesse Lott the killers fled after the murder and the Walker family hunted for him all season The murder appeared atrocious and baseless with only trivial motives cited

Douglas Mathew Royals Jim Walker C. B. Walker Thomas Walker John Groves J. E. Walker Jesse Lott Walker

Christmas Carols and Recitations Highlight School Program

Seventh and eighth graders perform a sequence of songs and recitations including It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and The Angel's Visit featuring performers Birdie Cagle Mary McWilliams Mamie Peavy Carrie Christian Lillian Alexander Lola Woodlift Roberta Arrington and Charlie Powell plus other students.

Eee More Jones Birdie Ca Igte Lella Powell Axel, Anderson Dan Stephens

New Appointments in Council Doped by the Wise Ones

City hall debate swirls around Mayor-elect Joyner's chosen council leaders. Dope sheet predicts Alderman Quillian as mayor pro tem and Peters or Quillian to head the finance committee. Police and health related posts spark speculation with Pomeroy and Longino named as likely chairs amid shifting town benches.

Joyner Fred Cap Joyner Cap Demp F. A. Quilliian Quillian Patterson Peters Sinking Fund Commission Bester Ee Pomeroy Oldknow T. D. Longino Draper Dr. Longino Councilman Roberts Board of Health Councilman Glass Grady Hospital Grant Harwell Waterworks of Water Commissioners Holland

Hardwick's Bill Aims to Wreck Prevention Across Rail Lines

Representative Hardwick of Georgia pushes a bill requiring all railroads to adopt telegraphic block signals and licensing for telegraph operators. The interstate commerce commission is reportedly sympathetic and would regulate operator hours to reduce recent wrecks, as Hardwick argues for safety.

Washington Hardwick Georgia House Interstate Commerce Commission Tatron

Macon Seeks Subtreasury Advantage Over Other Cities

Postmaster Ed wards states Macon stands a firmer chance to secure the sub treasury from Washington, prompting local business leaders to push for status. Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina are seen as top contenders. Mrs Ella Thompson dies. funeral held at Hall & Bond Co chapel with husband Wyly Thompson surviving.

Macon Edwards Washington Georgia Alabama South Carolina Ella Thompson Hall & Bond Co Wyly Thompson

Opera Glasses Trade Announcement From Walter Ballard

A brief notice from Walter Ballard Optical Company at 61 Peach Tree Street states three of the latest high end opera glass models from La Lorme are in stock. The firm guarantees every glass and urges customers to inspect the complete stock while available.

Walter Ballard Optical Company Peachtree Street

Young man killed in brawl at Hungarian colony

Special to The Georgian reports Tallapoosa Florida December 20 a brawl at a Budapest Hungarian colony near here left Murdoch Newsman a young farmer dead old man Wahl and his wife Babe jailed at Buchanan Newsman a prominent Haralson county figure attended by Joe Little a cousin and a few years remains unclear full details are not known

Tallapoosa Fla Budapest Fda Murdockensman Wahl Babe Buchanan Newaman Haralson

Manly Returns and Makes Settlement in Bond Case

Salisbury N C Dec 20 W W Manly was discharged yesterday after paying 1200 to a Virginia company bonding him No reward was paid as Manly s brother brought him to Ballabury

Salisbury N. C W. W Manly Virginia Company Ballabury

Holiday Excursions Via Georgia Railroad Holiday fares

Christmas season excursion tickets go on sale December 20 to 25 30 31 and January 1. South of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi inclusive, one and one third first class fare plus 26 cents for round trip. Final limit January 7 1907. Inquiries to ticket agents or A G Wakson and W McMillan Augusta Ga.

Ohio and Potomac Mississippi River St. Louis A. G. Waqkson M'Millin Augusta Aeeieien

Holiday Bargains in Dress Goods and Accessories

A broad holiday sale listing dress goods in popular shades and weaves from 36 to 40 inches, handkerchiefs, embroidered linen, silk items, umbrellas, fancy goods, pictures in frames, kid gloves, children's headwear, men's and boys clothing, ladies garments, undergarments, shoes, and accessories. Territorial emphasis on value pricing across departments, with specific item ranges and sale prices.

Christmas Program At Tenth Street School Delights Local Guests

Tenth Street School will present a sixth grade Christmas program on Friday morning with decorations in red and green. Pupils from a Settlement Home will meet Santa in the Flower Garden to receive gifts. Performances include songs, declamations, dialogues, and pantomime led by named students and staged for the holiday occasion.

Tenth Street Santa Claus Bella Lews Lee Lynne Brannen Walter Reynolds Gustavus Vasa Dalecarlians Montgomery Francis Elizabeth Hendon Rolling Jones Theodore Davidson Noah Porter John Harrison McCrea French Dr. Cure-All America Lord Camden Duncan Peeples Isolene Campbell Bruce Sama Bobby Bumpkin Mary, Brown Robert Redding Helen Dyken Lawson Hines Elizabeth Ingraham Margaret Jerrigan Pinkle Miss Mary Margaret Northen

Gen Hood's Family Noted in Atlanta Death in Baltimore

General John Mifflin Hood aged 63 died suddenly of acute indigestion at his Baltimore home. He led United Railways and Electric Co of Baltimore, a prominent civil engineer involved in railroad construction nationwide. His daughter Mrs. Ridley of LaGrange and nephew B M Hood of Atlanta are noted relatives. funeral plans followed in Baltimore as daughter traveled from Atlanta.

John Mifflin Hood Frank M. Ridley LaGrange B. Mifflin Hood Atlanta Baltimore General Hood United Railways and Electric Company of General Hi Baltimore Papera Tuemay Ridley

Prisoner George Cann pays fine to gain release

George Cann, sentenced for simple assault on Mrs. Cornelia Hunt, opted to pay a $200 fine instead of serving twelve months on a new fence. Judge Roan granted the choice and Cann paid the fine, securing release. The judge noted uncertainty about offering this option.

George Cann Cornelia Hunt Roan

Cornerstone to be laid for $50,000 Waycross YMCA building

The ceremony will be conducted New Year's Day with Max Meyerhardt grand master of Georgia Masons presiding using the Masonic rite. An oration by Hon. John Temple Graves is expected.

Waycross Max Meyerhardt Masonic Order of Georgia John Temple Graves

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