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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

12

Good Roads Rally Held at Covington

Covington Georgia August 18 special the good roads convention here today drew a highly enthusiastic crowd The meeting led by Congressman Livingston argued for a bonded debt of 100000 and a bond issue for roads Fred I White president of the Good Roads Club of Georgia spoke on the bond idea Local speakers urged road permanence A new good roads club was formed with officers Lo Wotzeman president F L Almand vice president J Tohols secretary J Z Johnson treasurer and a meeting for September 2 will adopt by laws

Covington Good Roads Livingston Fred I White Good Roads Club of Georgia Ly Eond Roads Club Followa Lo Wotxeman FL Almand View J Tohols J Z Johnson Mmission Vers Og Treanurar Thir Ds

Rules of the Road Brought Out Again

A historical article outlines city rules of the road and safety measures. It cites Alderman Grant as father of the Rules of the Road, notes traffic practices to avoid hazards, and describes permissible stopping, passing, and sidewalk behavior with diagram references and police enforcement.

Alferman Grant Tas Lark

Union meeting of locomotive engineers in Savanna

Savanna hosts a convention of locomotive engineers from the Southern rail system with Grand International and Ansuary officials. Discussions cover union cohesion, written testimony for leadership, and regional relations as delegates debate charter ratification and duties. Supper follows evening talks.

Savanna de Baner Memphis Ees Ordet Wiversus Charan Groen Atantic

Arrest Warrant Charges Perjury In City Court

Thareed with swearing falsely in a city court, 32-year-old Thal Tacob Finkelstein of 319 Woodward Street was arrested yesterday on a warrant issued by Recorder J B Riley after a nighttime bail project. Finkelstein allegedly swore that H Mandel, the employer of Davie, called the young man a thief and the worst scoundrel on Fiecatur street.

Paller Finkelstein A& Bracer Thtvin Riley Davia Finkelstein Javits

Slapped Wife at Supper Over Badly Cooked Beans

Lou Gray 38 of 35 Garibaldi Street defended his action after an argument over undercooked beans led him to slap his wife at the supper table. He was arrested and held on bond while perjury charges and a warrant were addressed in court. Gray claims his wife cursed him when he pointed out the cooking, prompting the violence and police intervention on McDaniel and Gray streets.

Gray Taler “Mandel Davin Davin Fing Finkel Lou Gray Garibald Street Graya McDaniel and Tohneon

Attempted forged check arrest in Broad Street chase

Robert Williams, described as a negro youth, tried to pass a $26.75 check made out to Harrald & Son at Central Bank and Trust. He fled through the Candler building corridor toward Broad Street before being captured by Police Sergeant A J Holcombe behind the English American building after a brief chase.

Central Bank and Trust Corporation Robert Williams Candler Broad Street A J. Holcombe Harrald

Injured children improving after Feachtres Street crash

Sarah and Herman Bradles of Vi Garant Street are recovering from a Feachtres Street automobile accident. Sarah, the smaller, can walk. Herman will need several weeks of bed rest with careful nursing. Other party members Pradier and Gary sustained minor facial injuries with no lasting consequences.

Sarah Herman Bradles Garant Street Feachtres Street Herman I Pradier Wis Gary Lurie

Eighth Ward Rally Held Last Night

In an empty store at Tenth and Peachtree, Eighth Ward citizens met to choose a candidate for councilman. A J Orme chaired, BR I Foreman was secretary, with two attendees. Orr opened, Reynolds gave the opening address, and Feleston urged forming a fifteen member committee to pick a suitable candidate. The committee will report at the next meeting in Boclock.

Tenth and Peachtree Streets Eighth Ward J Orme Joh Orr BR I. Foreman Tian Orrs Frank Reynolds Nettin Thomas Feleston John B Murphy John B Owens Orr Boclock

Attell and Stone Draw in Saratoga Exhibition Fight

Featherweight champion Abe Attell faced Harry Stone of New York in Saratoga's athletic club arena. After a cautious start and even middle rounds, Stone surged in the final two rounds to force a ten round draw.

Attell Stone Saratoga Abe Attell Harry Stone New York Saratoga Athletic Club

National Travelers Protective Association sets 1910 meet in Chattanooga

The national board of directors fixed June 13 week for the next annual convention of the National Travelers Protective Association to be held in Chattanooga Tennessee.

Chattanooga Tenn National Board of Directors National Travelers’ Protective Association

Poole Charged With Keeping Whisky For Sale

Poole son of a deceased police sergeant was arrested yesterday at Last Fair and Grant by Detective Sergeant Newport Sanford. He is held on a $290 bond charged with keeping whisky on hand for sale in violation of a section of the code. Poole, aged 19, and a Miss Leven of Atlanta are mentioned in the report.

Limes Poole Last Fair Newport Sanford Poole Ilvean Fast Atlanta

Daniel Water natural spring soda for digestion

Daniel Water is a natural spring water rich in minerals and sulphates, designed to aid digestion and neutralize excess stomach acids. It promotes healthy stomach function, prevents headaches and heartburn, and is sold at 10c per gallon at the spring by Daniel Mineral Water Co in Union Point, Georgia.

Daniel Mineral Water Co Union Point

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