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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1908

Page

6

Pythian Lodge Sets Barbecue for Anniversary Event

Knights of Pythian lodge announces a barbecue at Brown Work on the east side of the city at 1 oclock. A large gathering of Pythians and friends is expected. Special badges and invitations have been sent. Transportation from Peachtree and DeKalb avenues will run at 10 oclock, with extra cars for those unable to ride.

Califaem Knights of Pytpas Pythaniam F.guta Annivarsacy Uniform Peachtree Amt

Weather in Mobile Brings Heated Sermon Moment

A weather soaked Sunday in Mobile, August 1878, saw the preacher Dr Talmage wipe his brow and quip that it was hot as hell. The line drew a hush from the crowd as fans fluttered and the service continued.

Dr Talmage Mobile Alu

Weather Gopher Predicts Slight Relief From Atlanta Heat

A playful weather note reports 94 degrees in shade yesterday and hints at a near-term cool spell across Georgia with chances of local showers. It reassures residents not to rush for furs, while mentioning friends Bob and Frank seeking relief and a lighter tone about the heat.

Atlanta Gopher Arlock Georgta Bob Frank

Special Attractions at St Nicholas Auditorium

Large crowd braved poor weather for a night of novelty events at St Nicholas Auditorium featuring an er and spoon race a thin pack race and a top skater Master Robert Moore. The program promised a couple race barrel race and more with boat and sack races planned for the next evening. Also, Dr Henry Hopkins former Williams College president died of pneumonia in Rotterdam Holland after a six day illness. telegram from his brother Col A L Hopkins.

St Nicholas Auditorium Robert Moore Williamstown Mars Henry Hopkins Williams College Rotterdam Holland A LL. Hopkins Hopkins

Auction Sale Unclaimed Freight at Georgia RR Yard

Unclaimed freight sale at Central Avenue and Alabama Street Atlanta Georgia held by the Georgia Railroad auctioneer. Items include boxes of goods from multiple companies, furniture, hardware, clothing, and household supplies listed with vendors such as Willis Paper Co F E Block Co King Hardware Co Jacobs Pharmacy and others. Sale conducted on September 9 1908 with cash bids to settle storage and charges.

Cloket Central Avenue Alabama Street Atlanta Tatiana Ga L Walker Willis Paper Company E Block Co Bea Stafford Barnett Wilasn Reale Casests & Co Belt Tet Co Filer Co Bella Cotton Rope King Hardware Co Stowe Landon, Phils Trypoé Paint Co Hal Bedstead Dwight Mfc Office Ray & Jones Gonda JS Moore M_ Robinson Co Bax Tie Ion Bros 410 Tel Bel King Hardware Co Bo Bell Tal Co Luther P van Wiskie Pat Herring Golden Harness Co Bed Spring Co Allen Oh Goode Hastings Atlanta Agri Worker Gotham Ga Marietta Ferts Co Tea Co Carniola American Bev Rage Amer Soda Fount Co Gershon B Avianta Paper Co I Box Jacobs Pharmacy OL Box Cigar Anderson & Co Elec Betma C Hatcher & Co Hop Als Co Poe Wood Ridley & Co Caldwell Tre Crockery Mathews Grigsby Tarboro Jacobs Pharmacy Tea Co Steve Patw Kettie M ' Brewster Anderson Hardwan McLannon M Kutz & Co H. Roberson Wood & Co Singer & Mach Co Atlanta Agri Works J M Hoeks Hardnett Longworth Mancy Hardy al ‘da Crockery JB Harris Xugina Port Crockery Miller Gordon Merble M. V. White JB ‘Thompson R. Price T. Ho Morgan Sen O Siartie W KM Williams Zeigler Athens Fay Qatar JBC Arnolt Bae

Brown letter outlines Democratic Victory hopes and campaign advice

Marietta Ga August 5 1968 Georgia gubernatorial hopeful Joseph M Brown writes to Aldine Chambers of the Young Men's Democratic League Fulton County expressing appreciation for their invitation but notes an unavoidable North Georgia North Carolina trip. He predicts a Democratic November victory urges Georgia to uphold the party platform and avoid intra party recrimination and suggests views on Taft Roosevelt policy alignment and the importance of an independent strong presidency.

Joseph M. Brown Georgia Uchet Aldine Chambers Young Mens Democratic League of Fulton County Brown Whiteam Browns Marietta Ga Taft Republican Nonice Roosevelt Peoples Polfshe Democrate Tincoin Snall Ccan Joseph M Brown

Conscience Fund Enriched by $10 Letter to State Treasurer

State Treasurer A B Park received a letter with two $8 bills added to the conscience fund. The envelope bore a note saying the funds should be used where they do the most good. A prior contribution of $26 came from Rev J W Melton of Augusta, via a man who had joined his church. the man’s name was never learned.

A. BE. Park Ur State Confcience Captain Park W Melton Augusta

Life Underwriters Meet In Los Angeles Convention Opens

The nineteenth annual meeting of the National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters opened in Los Angeles with delegates from across the country. Key agenda includes revising the association constitution to bar certain companies accused of violating its rules from operating under the association.

Los Angeles Cal National Association of Life Insurance

Judge Hammond Taken By Death in Griffin Georgia

Prominent Griffin jurist Judge Edward W Hammond died at his home after a long illness. Born in Culloden Georgia he studied law under his father and served as judge of the Griffin city court and county offices. Survived by wife and three daughters. funeral set for tomorrow at First Baptist Church.

Griffin Edward W Hammond Georgia Hammond Aganfe Actionl Griff A W Hammond Ecourt Odd Fellows Masonic Knights of Pythias Alan Odessadale Iwella Mose Sable Andrews First Baptist Church Wisees Tone Hammond EB Drake J F W Beck George H Hammond Post Office Department Atlanta M O Bowdoin

Near Groom's Best Man Robbed Before Aborted Savannah Wedding

Savannah man Hastings Munch pleaded guilty to burglary after a failed romance ending in an aborted wedding. The intended best man allegedly stole items from his cousin’s room as plans collapsed. Witnesses described the dramatic scene as the groom fled toward a train to Atlanta in shame.

Savannah Gaingu Munch O Haines Tyne Hart Parenta

Clinchfield Domestic Coal Ad Promises Quality

An old advertisement for Clinchfield Coal Corporation of Charlotte North Carolina touts Clinchfield as a fine domestic coal with urging readers to buy now while the price is low and place orders with their local dealer.

Clinchfield Clinchfield Coal Corporation Charlotte

Dan Pfenninger Birthday Celebration In Atlanta Umpire Honored

A banquet last night at Folcom's cafe honored Dan Pfenninger, famed umpire and well liked player, ahead of his birthday as teams from Atlanta and Birmingham gathered. The event strengthened fellowship among players and applauded Pfenninger while noting his fair officiating.

Umpie Pfenninger Dan William A Wells Fathoms Marietta Street Atlanta Prenninger Birmingham Folcom Blilie

Tragic Fire Claims Family In Laurel Mountain Home

In Marshall North Carolina Aug 18 a fire at the home of Wofford Tweed of Laurel Mountain killed his wife three children and grandmother Mrs Murrey Twead and their bodies were cremated in the flames Tweed was at tending court when news reached him and collapsed from shock.

Marshall N.C Wofford ,Tweed Laurel Mountain Tweed Murrey Marshal Adrien

Probe for Stage Trust Inquiries by Department of Justice

Washington August 18 department of justice to investigate alleged theater trust representations by theatrical managers. No inquiry started yet and no starting date set. Oyster Bay August 18 Roosevelt offer to campaign for Taft denied by Rudolph Forster. No such offer made and no campaign speech planned.

Department of Justice Washington Department of Justicy Nothering Gons Wilt Taft Oyster Bay N Roosevelt Rudolph Forster

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