Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1910

Page

6

Managers Named for Fulton County August 23 Primary

The Fulton County primary on August 23 names managers and clerks for all wards and districts. The notice urges any unable workers to inform secretary W. T. Wern in room 615 of the Grant Building. Polls open at 7 a.m. in city wards and 3 p.m. in rural precincts.

Fulton County Lst W. T. Wern First Ward Joseph L. Anderson Guy A. Mesera Cobb Clerks J Fain FP. Harper Hebe Pleurman Hecond James Loti Wishropshire Hl. A Boyntond Girardeau Ed Crusselie T. B. Gay Terks A.J. McBride, Jr B. Marks Henry Bellingrad W. Brown Hayes William van Houten Josey Draper Charles W. Bernhardt HF. Se Jr Seventh Ward Or. H. Caldwell A. J. Mayfield Frank Beaves Clerka Hoy Abernathy A Hope Eurgo B. Rush Highth Ward C. FP. Rice W. of. Crusselle HH. A Ethridge TA. Austin J. N. Mitchell J W. Chapman Bryant YP. Suttesat Kimberly Tidwell Gerke Dewitt Powell J. A. Oliver W. G. Wilson Collage Pack Bo, Williams A. J. Jones W. P. Browne W. F. Brawster Wall Hest Point R. F. Thompson E.G. Little Garnett McMillan John W Norton W. B. Callahan Harold P. Broth Jon BB. Bean W. M. Timmons Brockman K.P. Mayson South Bend C.K. Rushes 3. Worriliams TE. Harper AL Crusselle RF. Haney F. J. Costley

Three Die at Fa Bar Dam Worksite Near Chattanooga

Three men killed in 24 hours at the lock and dam works on the Tennessee river near Fa Bar. Derrick struck D. I. Gadis of Hales Bar, instantly killing him. A boiler exploded injuring H. P. Cozart of New England Georgia as debris buried another worker. The blast caused extensive damage and excitement.

Chattanooga Tenn Fa’ Bar Tennessee River Here D. 1 Gadis Hales Bar Boller H. P. Cozart New England

Fishburne Wins In Checker Tourney At Macon Ga

F B Fishburne of Columbia S C captured the championship medal for the third time in the Southern Checker Players Association tournament at Macon’s chamber of commerce building. He finished with 16 1 2 points in 48 games, lost none, and had 19 draws. Fifteen entrants competed. R W Ivana Macon was elected president and B T Odom Haddocks secretary treasurer. The next session will be held in an all southern city.

Macon F. B. Fishburne Columbia Southern Checker Players’ Association Chamber of Commerce Fool Fishburne R. W. Ivana B. T. Odom Haddocks

Switchman Crushed in Southern Railway Yards in Macon

J J Runes a switchman for the Southern Railway was crushed beneath freight cars in Macon Georgia this afternoon and died after arrival at city hospital. He had worked about ten days and was about 30 years old. The body will be sent to Jacksonville for funeral and interment there. He was in the yards when cars were being shifted and was caught and mangled.

Macon J. J. Runes Southern Railway Jacksonville

Futile Attempt To Rob Savings Bank In Foné du Lac

Foné du Lac August 17 A G Crane alias Milwaukee made a bold but futile attempt to rob the Cales Savings Bank this afternoon. He fled pursued by citizens through the streets, revolver in hand, and was finally captured face to face by W W J Hott a Chicago traveling man who had patrolled the block.

Foné du Lac Win A. G. Crane Milwaukee Cales W.W. J. Hott Chicago

Brentwood Fatality Involving Two Black Men

In Brentwood last night Floyd Barton a Black turpentine hand was fatally wounded by Bo Willams another Black man using a double barrel public safety weapon loaded with duckshot. The shots struck Barton in the left breast and Wiltisma escaped before Sheriff Lee arrived.

Jeanp Floyd Barton Brentwood Bo Willams Wiltisma Lee

Houston Court to Convene August Term in Perry Georgia

Houston County city court will convene Monday August 11 for several days of business. The July adjourned term includes about civil cases and forty three criminal cases for trial. All cases will be tried unless continued for valid reasons. jurors are those summoned for the regular duty term.

Houston Court Perry Houston County

Obadiah Stevens Faces Railroad Commission Challenge

The Jeffersonian notes Obadiah Stevens has long overseen railroads and questions if he should seek a new post. It favors J A Perry of Lawrenceville as a fresh, capable replacement for the rail commission north of Atlanta.

Georgia land exposition plan gains support statewide

The Constitution's land owners' exposition idea draws broad backing from Edwin Ansley Carlos Lynes Ralph Cochran and Thomas Jackson. Real estate leaders pledge aid and publicity, foreseeing statewide economic benefits and national interest for Georgia's soils, resources, and products. A separate report notes Mrs Gibeon injured when a carriage overturns near Tallapoosa.

Remarkable Record Made by Clarke County Ordinary

Athens Ga August 12 Special For the first time in nearly nine years the touch of another pen besides that of Judge B Wingfield will be pressed this week on Clarke county records if Henry Carlton assists the judge for a day or two while he rests Judge Wingfield has been ordinary since early 1801 and has rarely taken vacation He is a remarkable man with a large family and many grandchildren Friends hope his illness is brief and he may soon resume his duties

Atlanta Carlos Lynes Thomson & Lynea Athens B. Wingfield Clarke County Henry Carlton Wingfield Edgewood Wingfeld

Material Man Protected by Bill of Alexander

A key legislative plank from Harry Alexander of Fulton aims to shield material and labor providers on public building projects. The bill requires bonds to ensure payment for materials used in public buildings, granting protection to suppliers and affecting contractors.

Alexander Harry Alexander Fulton Bustantea Weoley Ie

Round Trip Fares to Major Cities from Atlanta in 1910

The W. A. railroad offers round trip tickets from Atlanta valid August 13, 1910 to August 28, 1918. Fares listed include Cincinnati 12 dollars Louisville 10.50 Detroit 18 Monteagle 5.60 Sewanee 5 dollars. Contact City Ticket agent A. Thomas and Union Station agents B. Walker and Harman for details.

Cincinnati Louisville W. & A. Railroad Atlanta A. Thomas B. Walker Union Station Ce Harman Cincinnate Detroit Sewanee Walker C. B. Harman

Winston Man Ends Life In His Room

Winston-Salem, August 12 J A Crows aged 45 long engaged in mercantile business shot and killed himself last night. Family did not hear the pistol shot and the deed was not learned until morning. Ill health and financial pressures given as motive.

Winston Self Winston-Salem N.C J. A. Crows Henaore

Atrocious Assault Charged To Three Men Near Atlantic City

Joseph Vaughan Charles Quinn and Jacob Sears, residents of McKee City, charged with tarring and feathering Frank Sichert a farmer near Cardi for alleged attentions to a widow. They were arraigned before Magistrate Jagmatis with 42000 bail each on atrocious assault and battery. Sichert, over sixty, said he was dragged from a wagon loaded with garden gunnels to Atlantic City, stripped, tarred and feathered, tied to a post, and left for three hours at the McKee City schoolhouse near the railroad station.

Atlantic City Joseph Vaughan Charles Quinn Jacob Sears McKee City Here Frank Sichert Cardi Jagmatis Sichert

Elbert Arlis Charged With Woman Death in Ohio River Case

Huntington reports arousal after the body of Mrs. Henry Hall was found in the Ohio River at Leatlersburg Kentucky. Police say Elbert Arliss a former West Virginia asylum attendant confessed and $300 was recovered from a hiding place in his home.

Huntington W. Va Letty Henry Hall Lecal Ohio River Leatlersburg Elbert Arliss West Virginia Hall Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southern Pacific Co California New Orleans Bean Atlanta, Ga Peachtree Street A. J. Dutcher Philippines James F. Smith Walter W. Woehlke Sunset Magazine Switchman J. J. Runey Anenat Savings C. B. Stevens Obadiah Stevens Railroad Commission Uncle Obeg Messrs HI and Gray Sioners Massia Candler Hillyer Atlante J. A. Perry Lawrenceville Oba- Mah Stevens E P. Ansley Ralph Cochran Thos. Jackson Edwin Ansley Georgia Edwin P. Ansley Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce WHI Ralph G. Cochran Atlanta Real Estate Men's Association Thamas Jackson Tallapoom 3. T."gibeon J. A Jones C. W. Donkey THE Tennessee Oil & Gas CO J. M. Morgan America Deliers Conics Sonstitution W. Ala. St BELL N. Nz Algood Mr. We We Candier Building Ms Morgan W. W. Wisdom Brown & Allen Elbert Arliss Macon Motorcycle Club AtHnyl
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication