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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1909

Page

12

Sale of Drugs Restricted by State Board Action

A conference between the state board of pharmacy and Commissioner T G Hudson resulted in a formal order restricting sales of certain drugs to physician dentist and veterinary prescriptions. The measure targets habitina entikanmia heroin tablets and related preparations, with Inspector T A Cheatham authorized to investigate violations. Cheatham inspected 744 drug outlets south of Atlanta, reporting 2 lacking licenses and 200 without proper premises, with dealers warning violators to expect harsh penalties.

State Board of Pharmacy Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson Georgia T A Cheatham Paris Georgia Board of Pharmacy Ag Hollman Bloan Atlanta Cheatham

Three New Banks in South Georgia Form From Chester Rentz Summertown

Special from Georgia reports John D Walker returning from a two day trip to south Georgia where he organized three new banks: Chester Banking Company in Chester, Bank of Rentz in Rentz, and Bank of Summertown in Summertown. Walker now links with about thirty Georgia and Alabama banks. all are reportedly doing well. The Supreme Court ruling on prohibition may delay an extra legislative session, though the governor sees no immediate need.

John D. Walker Chester Rentz Summiertown Parta John D Walker South Gedraix Chester Banking Company Bank of Rents Rentx Ge Benk Summertown Mr Walker Georgia Alabama Awaten Montgomery Supreme Court Jons Canea

Collar Pins In Daintiest Enamel Designs Popular Jewelry

Collar pins feature dainty enameled designs with jeweled settings popular with many pairs. Several come with matching veil pins or barrettes. A stylish selection appeals to girls, offered by Maier and Berkeley.

Maier & Berkele

City Council Considers Insurance Park Sale and Theater Seat Rule

Three council issues spark debate as Alderman Huddleston proposes a city insurance plan shared among agencies, Cham bers seeks to sell Piedmont Park land for Lakewood fairgrounds funding, and Lon Jonowon pushes a rule banning latecomers from their front seats at theaters.

Piedmont Park Lakewood Parka Lon Jonowon Atlanta Gordons Johnson Courast Comare Jonasons

Weather today turns cool with clear skies and lower temps

A high pressure system lingers along the south Atlantic coast while another center sits in the far northwest. The forecast calls for a cool day as the storm area shifts eastward, bringing modest temperatures and calm conditions.

Atlantic Astria

Weather and odd local anecdotes from a distant era

A recap of yesterday's weather across regions from Kansas City showers to high west winds and cooler conditions. It notes Santa Fe and Lander registering 14 degrees, Atlanta warming to 80, and a humorous tale about a philanthropist gifting cigars that were rejected, costing six to eight cents each, ending with an amusing misperception of burning hay and averted alarm.

Kansas City Rocky Mountain Santa Fe Lander Atlanta Gopher Orewan

Mrs Esther Travers Dies After Heart Failure At Home

Mrs Esther Travers widow of Dr Edmund Travers died at her home on the Dixon farm from heart failure last night. She was sister of John and Scott living in Pasadena California and Senuel and Scott of Atlanta Georgia. She was a retired member of the Carson Pirie Scott firm. Chesca

Esther Travers Dixon Fl Esther ‘Travers Edmund Ro Travers Ll Shewes John & Scott Pasadena Cal Senuel & Scott Atlanta Carson, Pirie, Scott & Ga Chesca

Matrimony Lectures At Grand Opera House Tonight

Dr William Windsor of Boston launches a series on Matrimony at the Grand Opera House. He will present seven handsome young men and seven beautiful young women to illustrate science of character reading and companionship, with private classes and daily consultations at the Piedmont Hotel.

Atlanta Grandy Opera House William Windsor Beston College of Vitosophy Windsor South Dr Windsor Piedmont Windser Antizens W W Dexter Houston Bankers Journal W H Graf de Windsor Beattie Yes Mayneld Fort Worth Peachtre Strove

Georgia Farmers Burdened by Proposed Tariff on Potash

Commissioner T G Hudson warns Georgia farmers would face about 400000 dollars extra annually under a Payne tariff bill that would impose 20 percent duties on potash salts. He notes most potash comes from Germany and prices could rise from 10 to 12 dollars per ton, raising fertilizer costs for farmers statewide.

Georgia T. G. Hudson Hudson Congress Lars Nim United Brat Germany SIZ & Ton

Invisible to Rich: Bifocal Glasses From Walter Ballard Co

The Walter Ballard Optical Co announces near invisible bifocals at 76 Peachtree Street Atlanta Georgia. The ad touts readers with a single glass that hides the dividing line, offering clear vision for reading and walking without noticeable bifocals. Thousands sold with satisfaction.

RIC Walter Ballard Tical Co Peachtree Atlanta

Pope Hill Murder The Macon Case Develops In April

Pope Hill of Macon Georgia was found dead in McRae with a pistol shot and a possible skull fracture. Investigators including U S marshals and a district attorney pursued leads while family friends gathered at the depot for the funeral and officials prepared to file medical findings with attorneys.

McRae United States Pope & Hill Macon Heve Pope Hill Macon Gar Association Pope George Waite Alexander Akerman

Pipe Manufacturers Meet in Birmingham Conference

A conference of Southern Soil Pipe Manufacturers is being held in Birmingham today April 6 with a majority of the manufacturers represented. No regulation of prices or trade is planned. Pipe makers, like cast iron pipe makers, report a healthy trade and optimistic future prospects.

Birmingham Alm Southern Soil Ling

Game Called in Third in Cincinnati Rain

Rain halted a Washington Americans versus Cincinnati Nationals game in the third inning after no runs were scored, ending the contest in Cincinnati, Ohio. No further action or play occurred due to the downpour.

Cincinmas Ohio Washington Americans

Asphalt samples tampered as city probe opens

A special council committee in the city will meet at 3 PM to investigate charges by Commissioner Collier that city engineer Clayton mishandled asphalt paving on Peters and Whitehall streets. Collier asserts two of his men measured samples. the mayor’s office stored them as evidence amid tampering reports.

Commissioner of Public Works Collier Mayors Office Peters Whitehall Streets Colliers Coltter Clayton Tata Nesto Maddox Cofield Fion Craig Cofield Roy Offoe Qna

Optical ad touts New Tonic and Piece Bifocals at store

An advertisement claims a musical festival will attract the eriest talent and invites readers to visit a store for New Tonic and Piece Bifocals. It touts hundreds of invisible items by Walter Ballard Optical Co at 75 Peachtree St Anants Ga, implying low visibility to entice purchases.

Walter Ballard Optical Co Peachtree St Anants

Barkoot Carnival Draws Large Crowds For Royal Club Benefit

The second night of the Barkoot carnival attracted a much larger audience than Monday as warm weather drew crowds to the Jackson street and Boulevard grounds. The Royal Italian band performed daily, drawing hundreds and promising a lively afternoon at the event.

Royal Club Royal Italian Band Jackson Street Boulevard

The Fredericka Raymond Trio At the Orpheum This Week

The Orpheum presents The Fredericka Raymond Trio as leading vaudeville act this week. The bill features Griff the jovial jester Jos LaFleur and Warren Lyon in a lively original musical comedy alongside other acts. Also showing at the Lyric is the melodrama Through Death Valley, described as thrilling with vivid stage effects.

Orpheum Fredericka Raymond Vauderilie Slags Atlante Be Ik Badence ‘Rade Irth Wisard Griff Jovier Jos LaFleur Warren Lyon Meyers Death Valley Eto Eney Thuliera

Preachers Debate On Near Beer Pool Rooms Tonight

City ministers plan to speak as the police committee reviews an ordinance letting pool rooms that do not serve near beer stay open until midnight. The issue follows recent measures closing near beer saloons at 11 and pool rooms at 1, with ministers and pool room men set for a heated public discussion before the committee.

Bome Goung Keegy Ministers’ Association General Council Pool Room

Alabama Prohi Law Declared Valid by Supreme Court

The Alabama prohibition law is declared valid by the state supreme court in an opinion joined by all judges. The act, in effect since January 1, 192?, faced challenges in Birmingham, Mobile, and Selma before reaching the high court. Officers are expected to begin enforcing the measure now that validity is established.

Montgomery Ala Supreme Court Judese Secomd Alabama Birmingham Mobie Selton High Court Justice Anderson Oine Juste McCtellen

Daylight saloons allowed in Nebraska bill signed

Governor Bhal lenberger signed a daylight loan bill forbidding liquor sales outside 7 am to 4 pm, effective July. Omaha business men opposed the measure as Lincoln debates continued. Texas Society in New York forms the Texas Club of New York with notable members elected as honorary members.

Lincoln Ned Bhallenberger Omaha Texas Society New York Aville Lonestar Waldorf‘Astoria Texas Cub Campball Texas Halley and Culberson Martin W Littleton

Posse Scours Country For Tennessee Dutch

Asheville reports Inspector Gregory arriving to identify George Barton the man jailed last night as the yeggman known with Tennessee Dutch. A posse combed miles around in search of the noted safebrower, with no news by nightfall. Cincinnati reports Judge Warrington sworn in as associate circuit judge of the United States circuit court of appeals for the Sixth Circuit, filling the vacancy after Judge Richardson's death.

Asheville Gregory George Barton Yeggman Greenville Barton Rogers Cragsy Pietal Dnrtch Warrington Cincinnati Ohio John W. Warrington United States Circuit Court of Appeals J & Hichardson Lurton Nashville, Tenn

King to Be Godfather for Ward Child

London reports King George expressed wish to be godfather to the son of Mr and Mrs John Hubert Ward born in London in March Ward and a daughter of Whitelaw held the American ambassador. His majesty suggested the christening occur in the Chapel Royal where the Warde family were notified.

London Afric King Kawerther John Hubert Ward Ward Whitelaw Des Wugeested Chapel Royal Shere the Warde

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