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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1910
Page
6
The piece mocks the weather man for erratic forecasts after a Saturday rainstorm that arrived late, then cleared for a bright Sunday. It notes the public's forgiving reception of an unexpected pleasant day and mentions today’s forecast as tall and clear.
Jackson Ga April 17 Special Though returns not yet consolidated the Saturday primary produced sheriff winner L M Crawford defeating incumbent W W Wilson by more than a hundred votes Also nominated were tax receiver J H Thurston tax collector J A Mc Michael coroner Jesse McKileroy surveyor J M Collins treasurer S J Smith clerk B P Battey Rain delayed voting but the primary passed without disorder with strong sheriff race interest and enthusiasm.
A showroom ad offers sterling silver Tan Spoons in silk-dried cases from five dollars, with patterns Cambridge Chantilly Louis XV and Margaret available. Six Paul Revere Tea Spoons in regular weight, cased, priced at eighty six fifty. Various silver tableware gifts shown in cases, inviting visits to two stores or a mailed illustrated wedding gift catalogue.
Polk Miller recalls a tale Harris denied writing Uncle Henry Adams and laughs when Miller tells it. He tours the South, entertaining friends in Birmingham and in studios, praising Harris and Southern dialect. Miller’s vivid reminiscence honors old plantation life, its gentleness, and unique voices that cannot be recaptured.
Athens April 17 The Clarke county grand jury condemns the county fee system as costly and prone to abuse. It urges shifting to a salary system, extending mayoral jurisdiction to handle misdemeanors, and binding over cases for further investigation. The report also criticizes county commissioners for dissension and reckless road spending, notes exhausted bond funds, and calls for higher taxes rather than more bonds.
Samuel P Richards a longtime Atlanta businessman and founder of the P Richards Company wholesale paper and stationery firm at 90 94 Central Avenue is seriously ill at his home 112 Washington Street in poor health for some time his condition has caused grave anxiety among friends
Special report from April 17 describes the Seminole Limited derailing near Christophers station, 20 miles south of Columbus, after the engine struck a sand bank amid heavy rain. The rest of the train remained on track. the fireman was injured.
The people of Macon mobilize to host the 1912 veterans reunion in Mobile. Secretary Hyman of the Macon chamber of commerce leads the effort with a centralized plan and invites local organizations and prominent citizens to assist, signaling strong citywide enthusiasm and organized duties ahead.
The South Atlanta district known as Washington Heights is celebrated for its elegant homes and lush lawns along two blocks of Washington Street. The Georgia Railway and Electric Co plans double tracks to connect with Ormond Street and extend to Jefferson Street linking to Lakewood Park, promoting better car service as city development accelerates. The Second and Third Ward Club notes rapid home construction and street improvements, with a push to grade and open more avenues on the south side.
Richard D Stinson reports at a Morris Brown College industrial department gathering in Bethsalda church New York April 17. Fred Moore editor of The New York Age presided with speakers including Rev W W Beckitt Mary B Jackson and Rev Tactors Romsome. Stinson urged education for Negroes and cautioned against unclean leadership noting the south’s better conditions and urging focus on productive work. Vanderbilt horse Oversight won a Paris race with Messidor III second at Longchamp.
William Sherwood performed with the Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra in a season finale at the Grand, delivering a balanced, heartfelt piano solo alongside Virginia Tastemann. The program featured Chopin, Grieg, Haydn, and Wagner era pieces, praised for unity, technical clarity, and expressive depth.
The Church of the Incarnation on Lae Street hosts a three part lyceum series starting Saturday April 23 with the Toronto Male Quartette. Also featured are the Wilbur Starr Concert Company on May 12 and the Apollo Concert Company with Bell Ringers. Season tickets cost 1 and are available from Rev. Parsons or committee members.
Macon Georgia April 17 special Sheik George Robertson and deputies raided the Colonial hotel at night taking fourteen negroes charged with gaming. The operation was quiet with little outside notice. No resistance reported. Daytona Florida April 17 doctors Chewning and Bohannon say Senator Daniel rested well last night and spoke briefly this evening. He has rested well today.
The Southern Cotton Oil Company markets Wesson Snowdrift Oil claiming it offers a cheaper edible fat and higher heat tolerance. A demonstration at 134 Peachtree Street shows using the oil in place of olive oil and butter for cooking, with guidance on proper heating and odor control.
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