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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1906

Page

5

Railroad Merger Planned by Ryan and Associates

Plans to unify finances and holdings of the Atlanta and Egham railway with Blair & Co and Thomas F. of New York forming a holding company. The Clinchfield Corporation would be taken over, simplifying management of connected lines, retiring loans, and extending Seaboard and South and Western rail traffic under one system.

Th. Va Wall Street Sys- Railroad Atlanta and Egham Railway Blair & Co Thomas F New York Clinchfield Corporation Rere Ah la Ath Irgihia Sane Seaboard Com

HOUSES AND PIERS WILL BE CONSTRUCTED

The Birmingham and Atlantic Rail Company completes a front dredging contract in South North American Dredging Coun te and finalizes a new docks project. The plan fills twenty four acres and builds a big pier extending seven hundred feet. Between piers will be silos, allowing thirty feet draft at mean low water. Warehouses coal and elevators will rise on the water front with total expenditure over two million dollars.

Ick, Ga At- Birmingham and Atlantic Rail Company Railroad Company

Headline Incoherent Snippet Spurs No Clear News

A garbled OCR snippet yields no coherent story or identifiable persons or organizations. The readable bits offer no decisive events, places, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a structured news item.

Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills Remedy Mentioned in Ad Copy

Fragmentary advertisement text references Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills and a remedy claimed to relieve pain and aid work. Scattered phrases mention Bourhold, miners, and laundry in Hatile Creek with unclear locations and limited readable context.

Bourhold Dr. Miner Hatile Creek Ich

Memorial services of Atlanta held at Moore's Memorial church

On Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock memorial exercises of the Ladies Auxiliary Societies of the Order of Railway Conductors were held at Moore's Memorial church. The program included solos and a speaker, with Rev A R Holderby and Rev W W Landrum officiating. Committees from divisions 180 and 457 and the Ladies Auxiliary were listed.

Moore's Memorial Church Order of Railway Conductors Golden Rod Division Atlanta Ad R. Holderby Moores Eaten Church Solo K. B. Waittween J. G. Gar D. N. Vining W. W. Landrum Firat Spas Aye Mie AC Boatman Mras A. R. Holderby Moore Mr. C Knight

Nut Growers Annual Convention Set For Scranton

Special to The Georgian Poulan Ga June 16 The fifth annual convention of the National Nut Growers Association will meet at Scranton Michigan October 31 and November 1 and 2 1906 The program promises unusual interest Jackson county Mississippi whose pecans are famed will showcase bearing orchards and ready crops The date may shift if better railroad rates can be obtained.

Poulan National Nut Growers’ Association Scranton Mies Jackson County Missisatepi

Pillsbury Dies After Prolific Chess Career

Private Leased Wire reports the death of Harry Nelson Pillsbury, famed chess champion. The obituary notes his long career, participation in fourteen International events, and his status as a prize-winner. Burial is planned in Som Senle im, with birthplace Decem-2.

Philadelphia Harry Nelson Pillsbury Somsensle Im Pillsbury Cr St New York Inter Las

King to Inspect Vets of Famous Wars During Visit

The king will inspect veterans from famed conflicts as he attends a cultural event in Lerby. Fourteen survivors remain across two counties, including women and men with service in campaigns from the Sikh and Holland wars, and a last survivor of the 6F regiment. The piece notes wartime actions by Trooper William Thompson and references notable figures such as Sir Smed and Beator.

Lerby Jim Pany Holland Biovesta Hussars Hareeatha William Smeden Teark William ‘Thompson

2000 Scholars Rescue Kitten in New York

Two thousand school children at Public School No. 4 in Manhattan devise methods to rescue a kitten trapped between walls of the school and an adjacent building since Friday. Officials report the kitten’s head is stuck, with rough stone walls hindering access.

New York Third Avenue

Crowded hand car wrecks on L and N line in Tennessee

An empty Louisville and Nashville engine on a new Polk county line struck a hand car carrying a mixed party of eight to ten travelers across a bridge near Patty Tennessee. Four were killed instantly and several others injured, including Sarah Blankenship James Brinkley and John Womack.

Knoaville Tenn Louisville and Nashville Railroad Polk County Patty Teno M. Blankenship Levy Womack Mattie Womack B H. Brinkley Sarah B. Blankenship James Brinkley John Womack

Baptist You Peoples Union to Hold Twelfth Annual Convention in Atlanta

The Baptist You Peoples Union on Tuesday through Thursday in Atlanta will stage its twelfth annual convention with a large attendance expected, featuring committees led by Joe W. Little and W. P. Anderson. Program covers devotions, sermons, expansion talks, junior work, banners, and receptions led by local and regional figures.

Order The Baptist You People's Union Atlanta Joe W. Little W. P. Anderson BE. M. Hudson M. L. Brittain M. Willingham Iun Malvern Hill R. W. Eubanks McRae HB. J. Forrester D. D Macon Carl W. Minor Moultrie J. J. van Ness Nashville Tenn G. W. Macon J. H. Moncrief Greensboro John Wolfe Savannah D. W. Key Washington Clifford Walker Monroe D. J. Copeland R. van Deventer B. A. Cowan Atlanta City Union H. C. Hurley W. H. Geistwelt Chicago

Hotel Arrivals List Hints at Dense City Connections

A scrambled hotel arrivals page lists numerous names and places including Charleston, Norfolk, Knoxville, Atlanta, and New York. The text names guests, families, and possible associations across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia, reflecting a busy travel season and regional ties.

Battleships to Far East in Atlantic Squadron Realigned

The armored cruiser squadron of the Atlantic Fleet will be sent to the Philippines. West Virginia Colorado Maryland and Pennsylvania leave to relieve Ohio and Wisconsin in the Asiatic fleet. This confirms an earlier announcement and shifts naval dispositions.

Far East Portamouth Atlantic Philippines Aartment West Virginia Crado Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio Wisconsin

Malaria Strikes Pate's Young Residents

A Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic advertisement promotes malaria relief for sickly children in Pate, claiming to drive out malaria and build up the system. The old standard, sold by all Gealera for 27 years, lists a price of 60 cents.

Pate Grove

Dead Odd Fellows Honored by Memorial Service

Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows who died in the past year were honored at a memorial service in First Presbyterian Church. In full uniform, Atlanta Canton No. 2 led the procession with Dixie Canton No. 5 and Rebekahs. Rev. C. P. Bridewell preached a fitting sermon as lodge secretaries read the rolls of the departed.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows First Presbyterian Church Odd Fellows Broad and Alabama Atlanta Canton No. 2 Dixie Canton No. 5 C. P. Bridewell

Report Shows Increase At City Cotton Platform

A Charlotte report notes the city cotton weigher recorded over 18 000 bales weighed at the local platform for the season just closed. June figures show last year’s 900 bales sold, while this June’s will be about half of last season.

Charlotte N. C

Seaboard to Wrightsville Beach Week End Travel Deal

The Seaboard Air Line Railway announces Saturday night departures from Atlanta at 9 36 p m during June July and August with a sleeping car to Wilmington and a return Thursday evening from Wilmington arriving Atlanta 6 30 am Friday Baggage will be checked to destination and guests will be met at the depot for hotel transport Weekend rate for five days is 8 25 and season tickets cost 18 55.

Seaboard Air Line Railway Atlanta Willington Eit Wilington Wilmington Wrigh Beach Seabo

Seniors at Tech to Dine Tuesday

The senior class at Tech will hold a banquet Tuesday night at the Aragon hotel marking the start of commencement social events. Toastmasters and student speakers from the mechanical engineering section will present tributes to Alma Mater and memories of college life, with alumni and rising seniors also noted.

Tech Aragon Hotel M. R. Maclean J. P. Ingle Moore A. Wells Rowan A. Wella T. L. Wolfe

Charlotte sues former officials over city water works

Charlotte, N. C., June 18. The city filed suit for nearly $42,000 against C. H. Campbell former superintendent of the water works A. E. Boardmann engineer from New York and the constructing engineer Mr. McCormick for allegedly securing the sum through questionable dealings. Boardmann was in Germany Campbell in Atlanta and McCormick in the North. The affair caused a strong sensation locally.

Charlotte N. C C. H. Campbell City Water-Works A. E. Boardmann New York McCormick Boardmann Germany Campbell Atlanta North

Lampkin Sues for Damages Over Lost Leg in Explosion

In Lake Charles June 18 Roland Lampkin, hurt by an explosion at Reiser Machine Works, sues the concern for damages. He seeks 10,000 for mental and bodily suffering, 700 for loss of time and medical bills, claiming total loss of leg.

Lake Charles Roland Lampkin Reiser Machine Works

Increase Is Granted High Springs Fila

June 13. The recent strike at this place has yard conductors and switchmen for more pay. Being erased the strikers have returned to work.

High Springs Fila

Linseed Oil Brand Highlighted for Paint

The note promotes Spencer Kellogg Old Process Linseed Oil as the oldest brand in the United States. Sold by F. J. Cooledge & Bro. in Atlanta and Savannah, the message urges buyers to ensure the oil is pure for best paint results.

Spencer Kellogg United States F. J. Cooledge & Bro Atlanta Savannah

Bettis Office Contact at End of Car Line

D G Bettis maintains an office at the end of the car line in College Park with telephone East Point 288. References cite Woodward Lumber Co and Bank of East Point.

College Park East Point Woodward Lumber Co Bank of East Point

Missionary W. M. Morrison Marries Bertha Stebbins

In Gueydan Louisiana on June 18 Dr W M Morrison a Leesburg Virginia Presbyterian missionary stationed at Leabe Congo Free State married Miss Bertha Stebbins of Gueydan. They departed for a tour of the United States and Europe before returning to commence missionary work in America.

Gueydan W. M. Morrison Leesburg

Brunswick Riflemen to Attend Encampment

Brunswick Georgia, June 18. The Brunswick Riflemen will attend the big encampment in Chickamauga Park during the first week in August. The company will comprise forty men or more.

Brunswick Chickamauga Park

Endowment Fund Gifts Announced in Newberry

June 18 in Newberry North Carolina announces contributions to the institution’s endowment fund. President James A B notes donors Eon Sant von Fuso Ret of York and Mrs C C Habenicht of Columbia each gave $1000.

Newberry N. C James A B Phoesheets Institu Eon Sant von Fuso Ret York Mra C. C. Habenicht Columbia

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Schal Dr G. C. Neel Aliana Ryan Birmingham Dr. Miles Memorial Services OF Atlanta Nut's Nut Growers’ Annual Convention DEATH Tennessee STATE Himbale Bberg Cohen Fiali Davenport Attens V. Ri Tita Bariotts Fouiers Leteos Yorks North D Carolina Andrew Gennett Maron Villa Meetan i Alley Mesaingham Penn W. Seog Mra C. A Commerce I. Rie Wines Greenwauld South Carolina Marion Yong City Foster Marietta Koostville Jameaville George W Je von Mira Pice Antes B. Charest Tedartown Aomas Engilah Ane Araron Onli Iyi C. Taay Board of Aldermen Dilworth Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Hunter Ashby, Mayson Turner Avenue Harwell Lena J. W. Ferguson, S. B. Turman & CO D. G. Bettis Fulton County National Board of Underwriters Southeastern Tariff Association Atlanta Supply CO South Forsyth Street Kenilworth Inn Biltmore Asheville N. G Rae North Carolina Mount Mitchell Pisgah Biitmore Estate Prnv Billia Traina Bilfmore Station Conies Trolley Robert Braemer Brooklyn Louisiana Peachtree and Seventh Streets Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company J. Epps Brown Mees Pium Mbilie Ios Pryor Vdureek
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