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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
12
A ballot notice invites readers to register views on the Breathing Space topic by marking an X and mailing to Park Editor at the Atlanta Georgian.
The Wells-Dunne-Harlan Company presents a breezy lively show headlined by Little Chip as Eli Frost with lively musical numbers and dainty comic turns. Mme Rentz Europe’s famed horsewoman rides in from the Teatro introducing magnificent horses for a vaudeville centerpiece feared to be the town talk of the week.
The twelfth annual Georgia Baptist Young People's Union convention opened at West End Baptist Church with over 1000 delegates from across the state. J. S. McLemore was elected field secretary as Rev. Robert Van Deventer presided, with discussions on expansion, committee work, and plans for Thursday and Friday programs. The event featured devotions, lectures, banners presentation, and extensive committee leadership from W. P. Brittain and others.
A store announces a special sale of laces and embroideries including Torchon and Point de Paris edges and insertions 2 to 6 inches wide and Swiss Nainsook Cambric trims 3 to 8 inches wide. Values range from 12 1 2 to 20 cents a yard for laces and 15 cents for embroideries, with bolts of Valenciennes edges offered at 75 cents for 12 yards.
During June July and August the Seaboard Air Line operates a through sleeping car from Atlanta leaving at 9 35 p m every Saturday to Wilmington New York with return Thursday at 3 00 p m arriving Atlanta 6 30 a m Friday A deal with Wilmington street railway allows checked baggage to destination Week end rate five days 8 25 season tickets 15 55
The clipping records a slate of social notes with several names and locations. Laird plans a brief Nashville visit starting Thursday. Glens receives a warm Atlanta welcome while Frances Bradley, likely in New York and Boston, is noted. Mrs A We Meloner, Mrs iwiward caloway, and Miss Stuth Hopkins are also mentioned among various hosting and visiting arrangements in Louisville, New Orleans, and surrounding areas.
The widow of a circus man calls a contested will a blackmail scheme. She reports that the estate involves about 9800,500 and says unnamed Detroit interests pressured her, while denying Bailey was of unsound mind in the confrontation. The case unfolds in the court at Wh contesting the will.
Valdosta Ga June 20 Reverend W H Bryant a renowned Baptist minister in the region died at his home Monday night He lived in the county most of his life preached for decades and was a Confederate veteran His funeral services were held in Brooks County yesterday indicating his long service to the community.
In Valdosta on Monday night about 250 supporters gathered at the courthouse to form the Lowndes County Hoke Smith Club. An executive committee and officers were chosen, with speeches given and plans made for a monster barbecue featuring Hoke Smith as the principal guest.
Special to The Georgian from Cartersville Georgia reports the Bare tow County Teachers Institute convened this week in the courthouse. Professor Wilbur Calvin of Toccoa directs the institute with County School Commissioner R A Clayton assisting. Morning papers and discussions cover topics of interest while afternoons feature lectures. Tuesday speakers include Des Calhoun Butard and Green. Wednesday schedules feature Hom B D Strong of Atlanta. Thursday will feature lawyers and judges speaking.
A $900 reward is offered for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of those who maliciously cut wires on a cable pole at Peachtree and Seventh streets during Wednesday night April 19 or Thursday morning April 20. A like reward is offered for evidence leading to arrests for interfering with or destroying company property. J. Epps Brown, General Manager.
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