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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
12
A historical notice warns of scams targeting women and promotes a bank’s services. It claims the bank offers easy, convenient handling of household bills, thrift help, and advice for managing money. The bank touts high interest and safe transactions for daily financial needs.
Three council committees met with action taken on the Auditorium Armory issue as John E Murphy urged city ownership due to incomplete building and military occupancy. The finance committee audited Grady Hospital trustees voucher, resolved a $4,000 overrun from patient care, and planned transfers to cover a deficit. The taxes committee discussed Georgia Railway and Electric Co property taxes for two buildings with partial assessment, noting adjustments and future plans for next year.
Deacons of the Baptist Tabernacle send Christian greetings to Dr Len G Broughton in Valdosta while a revival faces internal opposition. Telegrams and a planned return to the pulpit are mentioned as a possible confrontation unfolds. Byron A Pugin is named as a behind the movement.
Vanity Boxes shown boast gold or silver surfaces with hidden interiors for powder puffs rouge mirrors and feminine sundries. The feature promotes the charm and secrecy of these stylish vanity cases as desirable spring accessories.
The Fulton county grand jury urged appointing a special accountant to inspect county offices fees, auditing justice court dockets, widening the College Park road, and granting jail authority to the sheriff. It favors modifying fee schedules over salaries, questions county tax shares, and backs sanitation and convict camp improvements. Judge Pendleton will review the legal authority for the inspector.
The Seaboard night train to the east departs 10 40 P M Eastern time with a through sleeper to New York and a dining car service. Effective May 2.
T J Henry sued city clerk W J Campbell over Atlanta plumbing license rules. Judge Pendleton ruled the ordinance valid for working plumbers and denied mandamus. Henry argued the ordinance illegal and sought license by court order. Representing Henry were W J Poller and clerk W J Campbell, with city counsel J May son and Hugh M Darey for the city.
A Madison assembly vote ends the April suffrage bill after a long debate. The measure fails by a wide margin with 34 votes for and BE Lo 34 against. The outcome stalls suffrage progress for now amid tense political debate.
George Washington, an elderly African American drayman, appeared before Atlanta's tax committee and secured a free license after recounting past troubles with liquor enforcement. Judge Candler noted Washington’s history with corn liquor while praising his wit, and the committee granted the license. Washington is expected to drive his dray through city streets.
The jury in Judge L. Roan's division of the superior court yesterday found T. W. Herard a farmer near Buckhead not guilty of forging certificates for the Columbus Clearing House Association in 1908. Co-defendant C. E. Devis, Rome attorney, was acquitted on the same grounds. Defence argued lack of proof of venue and Fulton county reach. Buzard, aged 70, faces other indictments for land-title forgery. Henry Davis and co-defendants Williams and Bowdes were named in related charges.
Seaboard schedule lists an eastbound train leaving Atlanta at 11 25 a m with Pullman sleeping cars and dining cars offering all meals a la carte. Service becomes effective May 2.
Georgia Bankers Association group three meets in Carrollton on April 28 with W B Witham presiding. Hon Alan Candler and Joseph A McCord unable to attend. speeches cover courtesy duties and general banking business. Luncheon at the Agricultural and Mechanical School followed by a banquet at Southland Hotel hosted by Carrollton banks.
Macon Ga April 28 Special report on justices of the peace convening in Georgia May 27 and 28. Justice J Tom Rogers presides as details are finalized to maximize attendance and emphasize the importance of the convention. Also notes train service from Atlanta to Memphis via Sea Board with a through sleeper dining car.
The White City park in Atlanta opens this afternoon with extensive grounds, flowers, shade, and numerous amusements. Features include boating, skating, vaudeville, a fairy land train, and Mme Zenda the famed mind reader who holds daily receptions for women and children.
At its club rooms in the Prudential Building the Atlanta Builders Exchange held its second annual meeting. Officers for the coming year were elected: President George B Hinman, vice president D A Farrell, treasurer F M Walker, secretary J D Wood reelected. Directors chosen include Messia Ry 8 Wessels H M Pearson C G Bradt J Putnam and George Dowman. A luncheon followed and a musical program featured pianist Hunter Welsh soloists J H Martin Frank Wheat with accompanist M M Hutchenson.
Rev Dunbar H Ogden is slated for installation as pastor of Central Presbyterian Church on June 6. Atlanta Presbytery selects a commission to Install the pastor elect including Lingle Gaines Welker and elder Candler. Strickler Rice and Webb will participate, with Lingle presiding.
An 19th century ad describes Daniel Water as addressing reflex nervous irritation from stomach issues by neutralizing acids and cleansing the stomach. It markets itself as supplying alkali through sulphates to ensure natural digestion, prevent fermentation, and gently act on the bowels with a price of 1 6d per gallon.
A morning meeting in the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce aims to finalize dates and arrangements for Atlanta to host the 1910 model auto show. Delegates from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers and the American Motor Manufacturers Association will review plans, tours, and an evening dinner to showcase Atlanta’s readiness.
Further improvement reported in SEABOARD service on May 2. Do not travel east or west. investigators focus on the route. Phone 100.
Miss Ethel Comer of Jones County was thrown from a buggy on the East Macon bridge and severely bruised as the horse bolted after a tricycle. An elderly companion escaped injury. The fleeing rider, a negro on a loud motorized tricycle, was overtaken by Patrol Officer John Smallwood but not charged.
The state convention of the Patriotic Order Lone of America gathered in Albany with about a hundred delegates. Judge Frank Park acted as toastmaster at a banquet for Westerners and their ladies while Lee Allen of Americus was named state president J I Levarette of Fitzgerald vice president and Major F Brimberry of Albany secretary.
Macon Georgia April ceremony saw a Georgia Masons committee led by L M Heard sell the Masonic Temple to John Schofield for 136000. A new site is being sought and a decision on location will be made after further deliberation at today’s session.
Roach charged with illegal liquor sale was found guilty and fined thirty days in the city stockade. Louis Jobs, a porter, also convicted for keeping minor in the near beer venue and bound over on bond. Both cases sprang from testimonies by W. L. Banting, who testified delivery of whisky and purchases from local vendors. Judge postponed Callaway whisky charge due to illness. Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons meets in Macon with strong attendance. Grand High Priest J. M. Heard delivers annual address and discusses the order’s usefulness.
An Atlanta thief, described as of rare discernment, targets homes on West Third Street and Peachtree Street, stealing $800 in solid silver, three new spring dresses, lingerie, and various underwear. The burglar struck Sunday and Tuesday nights, leaving plated ware and damaged glass at a failed entry on Harvie Anderson’s home.
The Women's Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opens its thirty fifth annual session in Chattanooga. Delegates from twenty eight states and several foreign missionaries attend. Fifteen young women will be consecrated for mission work abroad, with Bishop Ward of Texans delivering the opening address.
Mississippi delegation led by Senator McLaurin urged the secretary of the navy to send the new battleship Mississippi to Vicksburg during its Natchez voyage next month. The secretary replied it would not be feasible to divert the ship to Vicksburg.
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