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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
3
Over 150 affidavits were read as two factions in Gilmer County clashed before a state executive committee to decide control. W H Allen chaired one faction with J L Parks leading the other, creating dual committees. The subcommittee’s long probe into the dispute may yield a decision later in the month.
The Atlanta Credit Men's Association will hold a regular quarterly meeting Monday night in the chamber of commerce rooms of the Empire building. Speakers include Hor Drayson of Chattanooga president of the National Association of Referees In Bankruptcy Captain W N Hawkes and Representative Smits of Campbell county. Topics cover a permanent bankruptcy and policy contracts and the moral force of a prosecution fund. A bureau of credit exchange will be reported on by the committee chaired by Ralph Rosenbaum. Membership efforts aim to reach 180 by January 1 with a supper arranged by S Fretty B F Morgan and R S Wessalls.
A Jackson Miss report from Oxford says farmer John Goolsby, enraged, knocked his wife down, drenched her clothing with coal oil, and set her on fire. Neighbors rescued her. she remains in critical condition. Goolsby is jailed in Oxford awaiting further action.
The children are described as fat and happy after eating K K K Flour biscuits, suggesting a wholesome, satisfying nourishment moment highlighted in a local kitchen or bakehouse context.
Creditors from Cleveland Woollen Mills Roaring Spring Blank Book Co and Scheuer and Brothers obtained a temporary injunction in the Cleveland Superior Court to prevent John T Moody of Empire State Investment Co from transferring real estate recently bought. They allege Moody & Brewster obtained goods by fraud and unpaid debts from seven years ago were revived by acire facienal proceedings. The case centers on alleged dormant debts revived after bankruptcy and seeks to restrain Moody from disposing of newly acquired property pending final hearing September 7.
The Uncle Remus Memorial Association led by Mayor W. R. Joyner and W. W. Landrum seeks at least 82,000 to fund a memorial for the late author. They hope small gifts from children across Georgia and the nation will cover most of the sum, with Rockefeler backing as the largest gift to date at 1,000. The plan includes purchasing the Shem of the Wren's Nest, creating a park, and installing a memorial fountain, funded by pledges and direct contributions to Captain R. J. Lowry in Atlanta.
Antoine Graves Jr., son of A Graves, a notable real estate dealer, has studied music twelve years and become a gifted violinist. At Philips Crew's Inst Toominy he gave a recital that impressed local musical figures with his genuine feeling, refined technique, and promise. He plans a concert tour in America before pursuing study in Europe.
A baby show will be held at the Georgia State Fair this fall in the Coliseum on October 10. The fair expects more than 200 entries, with ribbons replaced by rings and money. Prizes include gold pins, chains, bracelets, watches, and special awards for fat babies and multiples. Judging is by carefully chosen officials as classes cover ages from under one year to six years, farm raised entries, and day babies.
The latest news from Loring Raoul and Howard Neisler reports Atlanta travelers walking from Chattanooga to Asheville. They reached Highlands and Lake Toxaway, then passed through Nantahala country, endured a rhododendron swamp, and forded a strong mountain stream. They plan a short stay at the Manor hotel in Asheville before returning home.
Bulliev Martin Young of Dixon Springs Tenn launches the Kid Democratic Club in Memphis to support Bryan and Kern. Boys aged 10 to 20 will each send 26 cents to The Memphis News-Scimitar to join the national Bryan campaign fund, aiming for chapters in every state.
Former Governor J M Terrell issues a statement regarding a 1899 dispute between Joe Hurt and J W English over convict subleasing. He maintains no state conflict existed, recounts how he advised and helped settle the matter, and says he complied with legal standards while remaining within the governor's ethical boundaries.
Jean Bull was put to death in Barcelona after being found guilty in April of complicity in a series of bomb explosions and anarchist outrages. He and associates were linked to attempts to assassinate King Alfonso in Madrid and Paris, with five or six people killed by his bombings. He allegedly stored bombs around the city and informed police of anarchist plots for rewards.
James A. Gordon state secretary says National Prohibitionists in Atlanta urge citizens who back the liquor ban to attend a mass meeting at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church on Whitehall Street tomorrow night. Reports from Columbus will be heard and major party business will be transacted.
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