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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1910
Page
10
An annual curtain sale offers fashionable lace curtains in one to three pair lots at half the usual prices. Stocks include Nottinghams, Cable Nets, Fishnet, Renaissance, Chiny and Insh Point styles in 2 to 3 pair quantities, with some 4 pair lots. Prices range from $1 to $8.25 per pair, all clearly ticketed for easy selection today.
Miss Altus Carroll of Stockbridge was knocked down by a trolley car on Ellynwood and Daniel streets, lightly injured as she stepped from the car. The motorman and conductor faced Acting Recorder Bearett, fined $10.75 for failing to stop after the crash. Eyewitnesses testified the trolley was moving about 20 miles per hour. the car did not stop for about 60 yards after the impact.
Savannah August 16 Special the Georgia Launderers Association today elected George H Fauds of Atlanta proprietor of the Capital kit Laundry president of the association T L Martin of the Ellmont Laundry of Atlanta was elected secretary and treasurer Jo M Edwards of Thomasville was elected vice president F Fausta and retiring President A Solomon were elected delegates to the National Laundrymen convention to meet in Richmond. In October Mr Solomon for the presidency of the National Association It was decided to start movement to form the South Atlantic Laundrymen Association and representatives were appointed to meet with the Florida association in November with the idea of amalgamating the two associations This accomplished it is proposed to bring in the association comprising the North and South Carolina The date and place for the next annual meeting was left to the executive committee It was had that Atlanta will be selected.
Tomorrow night the third in a series of organ recitals led by Dr Percy J Starnes will feature violinist Michael Banner in his first appearance. The program promises strong appeal with low priced paid concerts funding a future series of free recitals.
The Democratic primary polling places across Atlanta and Fulton County have been announced. Locations include First Ward at Madison Avenue opposite Terminal Station, Sixth Ward at Rhodea Building 18 Marietta Street, Seventh Ward at 205 Lee Street near Gordon Street, Edgewood at Edgewood Avenue near Boulevard, and multiple district sites such as College Park Judge Williams court room, East Point Judge Thompson court room, and Piedmont Avenue and Boulevard for Peachtree Corner.
Coroner juries ruled two deaths accidental and one self infliction in a block on Spring street. Miss Ollie Mee Miller died from chloroform and aspirin used for neuralgic headache, while Miss Emmie Lee Campbell died by self inflicted poisoning. Statements from a college student and college officials sparked questions as bodies were prepared for burial and heirs of C H Campbell arranged burial in Worth Carolina. Local pallbearers included Mayfield Wimberes, Augustus Morrison, H M Turney, John Dean Broward, T A Kemp and M T Cantrell.
A blaze yesterday consumed the elegant home of Hon J.H. Martin at Middleton six miles below Elberton. The fire started in the kitchen and spread rapidly, becoming uncontrollable. The residence was fully insured.
Round trip rail fare schedule shows Chicago $15 and St Louis $14. W A RR offers round trip tickets leaving Atlanta August 20 1810 returning September 4 1810. Reservations via J A Thoman CB Walker and CE Harm at Union Station. Athens Ga August 16 Special postmaster appointment interest grows as term of William Fleming ended July 1 Prois Coggin also a candidate.
Athens Ga August 16 Special Longressman William W Howard will address Athens and surrounding country on congressional campaign issues in Athens Monday night August 22 the evening before the primary which will settle the fight between Howard and his opponent Colonel S J Tribble of this city Both sides claim victory.
Prominent Atlanta real estate men and citizens endorse a Georgia land owners exposition proposed by The Constitution. The group vows active support, calling the project a major boon for the state and urging immediate follow through led by Edward H. Walker and Shelby Smith. A Thursday meeting will review the committee report and rally further backing.
New York August 1. Director of the Standard Oil Company held their midsummer dividend meeting today and declared the regular 6 percent dividend. The distribution to Standard stockholders amounts to $6,000,000.
A special farmers' institute is set for Friday August 19 in Eatonton Ga under the Georgia State College of Agriculture. Addresses will be given by Dr Weaver Professor T H Mellatton Dr A G Richardson and J E Hite.
Juliette Georgia August 16 announces a statewide Farmers Institute to be held at Forsyth on Thursday August 28 at the courthouse. Officials predict a highly successful event with strong local participation and enthusiasm from farmers.
The Hoke Smith Club held a large meeting in Bainbridge Georgia with speeches by Hon. L Olive and Hon. 3. R. Copeland. A substantial portion of attendees arrived by special train from Jakin Donalsonville and Tron City.
A furniture sale promotes savings on mahogany early English and golden oak pieces for hall library living porch dining and bedroom. It highlights wicker chairs brass beds and outdoor porch furnishings with a steady stream of attendees since it has been running for several days.
A list of dining room prices appears with several figures such as 83.00, 90.00, 43.00, 32.00, and 60.00. The data is presented without context, suggesting a catalog or receipt entry showing multiple item prices and a total-like figure.
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