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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1907
Page
7
Rogers, Peet & Co. and Hart Schaffner & Marx clothing offer new goods at original prices during a large August sale. Black and blue suits in fancy weaves are featured, with reduced prices for cash or account. Store cites strong local confidence and promises continued value as the sale proceeds with renewed enthusiasm tomorrow.
A local retailer promotes bold discounts on fancy hosiery, featuring direct imported lines of exclusive novelties. Price points include $1.00 grade at 65c, 75c grade at 50c, and 50c grade at 35c, with a three pairs for $1.00 deal.
Advertises AH Straw Hats Panamas at 25 cents, Fancy Hosiery at 20 cents, Underwear Pajamas Etc one fourth off, Bath Robes Bathing Suits 25 percent discount, Suit Cases Bags reduced 25 percent.
See $18.00 suits now cut to 13.50 with many styles and colors. Two and three piece blacks blues and fancies. Our $22.50 suits now $16.90 and offer quality better than rivals at $25.00. Store highlights blacks blues fancies at the lower price point.
Hart Schaffner Marx and Rogers Peet Co offer America’s best clothes with top materials workmanship and fit. Styles are new and correct, assortments complete in all sizes. Our satisfaction guarantee applies to purchases at reduced prices. Early buyers benefit from brisk selling and breaking lines.
A local ad announces 331 1 3 percent discount on entire pajama stock. Cotton garments promoted with substantial price reduction in a brief sales notice.
Eight physicians of Fulton County Medical Society face trial next Thursday in Atlanta over signing a letter opposing a state senate memorial on alcohol use in medical practice. The group allegedly violated an informal rule against speaking to the press, with statements from Drs Jones, Kime, Parkas, Duncan, Benson, Gaston, Catron, and Roberts.
Mrs James W English died Thursday night at Cone Street residence. Funeral conducted by Dr Lingle and Rev Orme Flinn, with large attendance and many flowers. Pallbearers included Colonel Robert J Lowry, George W Parrott, John K Ottley, Judge W D Ellis, Charles Ipes, Dr J D Guner.
A funeral notice honors Nuby Tate, a trusted coachman for Colonel and Mrs. Lowry, who died Friday night. He served with dignity, endured illness, and valued duty toward his employers and race. He recalled guiding visitors and once faced suspicion with integrity, leaving a legacy of racial pride and fidelity. Burial planned by Plymouth Lodge at Lucius Lee’s establishment.
The Pension Office at the State Capitol announces payment for 1907 pension vouchers presented after August 20. The Southern Musical Convention of Georgia, organized in 1845, will meet at Rocky Creek Church in Monroe County on the Friday and Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in August with prominent attendees and leaders listed.
Grant Park scales a full afternoon program led by Fred Wedemeyer with pieces from Gounod Verdi Donizetti and Wagner among others. The concert includes Our President 2% Overture Lucia di Lammermoor excerpts and Ride of Tam O Shanter as well as selections from Attila Faust and Boston Commandery. Officials note the program begins at 330 o'clock with a varied men.
The senate held a brief session to read the general tax act for the first time and to advance multiple House bills. Several measures were read for first time, others for third time and passed, covering city courts, county courts, ward division, official elections, and charter amendments in numerous counties and towns.
Macon leaders Taylor Jr and FP Jones announce arrangements for the upcoming tennis tourney starting next Monday. Prizes awarded to nearly all with qualifications as hundreds of youths prepare to watch. Notables Eden Taylor Will Gunn Will Solomon Halmes Mason W C McIntell F R Jones to showcase top form.
In Moultrie Georgia on August 10 three local men used pump guns to shoot a roosting flock of martin birds in a large oak in front of Mrs. J M Heath. They killed about 1100 birds in two hours causing protests from many who called the act needlessly cruel.
William Davidson of Atlanta introduces a 16 foot iron tube device to replace the old mail crane. The system drops a weight to raise a mail sack at track level when a car door contacts the rope, reducing accident risk. Test runs on Mobile and Ohio, Southern, and Alabama Great Southern lines draw endorsements and requests for more installations.
Meagre details reach police after a theft of galt dust valued at 182000 from a registered sack on Eagle and Rampart in Fairbanks. The sack originally contained 80 pounds. No clue to the theft yet pursued by authorities.
Jackson Mississippi hosts the executive committee of the Southern Cotton Association on September 5 to set a minimum cotton price, with Sea Island Cotton Association meeting September 12 in White Springs Florida. President Harvie Jordan notes mills may run out of cotton by September 1. He cites a 4 cent sale of 200 bales in south Georgia and a 15 cent sale in North Carolina with 1650 mile freight.
J W Robertson of Eastman slept in Macon Central depot and awoke to find a grip containing $10000 plus papers stolen. The bag was later recovered with the money and clothes removed. The thief left the papers intact. In New York, a railroad injunction request against the ICC was denied by Judge Lacombe.
The fifth congressional convention of the Masons will meet at Stone Mountain next Tuesday. A special train will leave Atlanta Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Officers include George Napier and John E McClellan. First and third degrees conferred on candidates. second and third to follow. afternoon and night sessions. A public reception follows Wednesday at the Methodist church with speakers Max Meyerhardt Henry Banks John Temple Graves and others. A barbecue and dinner precede the cornerstone ceremony for a new $10 000 stone school building at 3 PM.
The Georgia state fair selects October 18 as Farmers Union day with notable guests invited including William Jennings Bryan who has not yet confirmed. The fair plans the largest agricultural implements exhibition ever in Atlanta and twelve counties will enter exhibits. Twiggs county reports crops stronger than ever with remarkable prospects in corn and cotton. Secretary Frank Weldon negotiates midway attractions and races, with contracts still pending.
The Clearfield company of Pennsylvania purchases 36000 acres of walnut oak and poplar timber in Morgan county for 100000. It plans railroad spur construction and one million dollars in improvements across the site, with mounting activity expected at Mount Sterling Kentucky.
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