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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

8

Texan locates truant wife in Georgia marriage case

Jesup hears that A B Martin of Texas pursued Duncan Fughamith and Mrs Highamith over a schemed marriage after she answered an Atlanta ad. The child in question was reclaimed, and authorities later dismissed charges as the procee dings concluded. Detective work tracked Mrs Martin to Georgia where divorce issues hampered a possible remarriage.

Jesup O 5 Prioa B Martin Texas Duncan Fughamith Tlignamith Price Mra Martin

Invisible Toric Bifocals in One Solid Glass

Walter Bailard Optical Co offers bifocals with seamless design for reading and walking. No visible line to indicate two lenses. Visit 7 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga, to see how these readers provide perfect vision in all directions.

Walter Bailard

Declines Trustee in Allentown bankruptcy case

Special Master halves charges of collusion between Trustee Young and attorneys in the Flow Meatows & Brother case. Finding sustains Young as trustee while faulting rival attorney selection and noting opposition by certain creditors. Hardeman Jones & Johnson fully exonerated from improper conduct.

Frown Hoge Miron Martin Truster Young Flow Meatows & Brother Allentown Montrove Hatcher Ty Coddington & Wimberly Irforce Fntig Tatcher Young Hardeman Jones

Banks Declare Dividends and Bank Sale at Gray

Haddock August 18 special meeting of Jones Counts Bank and Bank of Gray noted a 29 percent year profit and a 14 percent dividend paid. The Bank of Gray Inc. absorbed the Jones County Bank, with a plan to charter an independent local bank in Gray and pay capital stock in full.

Haddock Jones Counts Bank Bank of Gray Vth Bank of Gras Grey Jonea County Hank Iray Rapital

Princeton New York Gift Fund Created for Theodore Cuyter

A fund titled the Theodore Cuyter general fund is established with subsidiary grants totaling 100000 dollars from Princeton New York. The fund, to be managed by trustees, relies on income designated by the trustees for use in aiding the beneficiary and related charitable purposes. The news item notes the death of banker Cornelius Custer in an automobile accident in France and assigns the fund’s title to honor Theodore Cuyter.

Princeton New York Princeton University Cornelius Custer France Thinaura Theodore Cuyter

Governor B B Comer Signs Constitutional Prohibition Bill

Governor Comer signs the constitutional prohibition bill with an amendment bringing Ensley and North Birmingham into Birmingham. The amendment, adopted by both houses, expands the scope to include all industries in the area and is expected to be signed by Friday.

Ensley North Birmingham Montgomery Ala B B Comer Mra J WCTU Carmichael Greater North Birmingham

Wonderful Growth Made by Agriculture Under Wilson

Washington reports a twelve year rise in agricultural trade from 234 million to 411 million dollars. Secretary Wilson notes expanded farming activity, quadrupled department employment, and higher national yields across crops, including cotton and corn, despite lower per acre production in some virgin lands. Farmers are urged that supply will meet population needs.

Wilson Washington James Wilson United States Department Congress Willison

Married in taxicab prompts Buckner divorce suit

Memphis Tenn August 18 Annie E Buckner files in circuit court for an absolute divorce from husband W H Buckner alleging abandonment after a July 17 taxicab wedding. She says he married her after knowing her only a few hours and left the state with whereabouts unknown.

Memphis Tonn Annie E FP Buckner Circuit Court W H Buckner Justice Mahar Buckner Mra Huckner

Embalmers Conference Opens in Loulaville on August 1

Nearly every state in the union was represented at the sixth annual conference of the Embalmers Examining Boards of North America in Loulaville today. Transportation of dead bodies and the regent laws, deemed inadequate, will be discussed. LT Christian of Richmond VA presides.

Loulaville Embalmers Examining Boards of North America LT Christian Richmond

Divorce suit exposes Hanson family turmoil in Georgia

In Atlanta and Macon a high profile divorce case unfolds as Mrs Horner, once Daisy Emerson, and Major Hanson face allegations of coercion and threats. The petition, eight pages long, accuses Hanson of pressuring Mrs Hanson to let Mrs Horner reside in his Macon home and details years of alleged abuse and estrangement involving Hanson, his son Walter, and Mrs Hanson.

McVicar JT O Jack) Horner Major Hanson Hanson Horner Macon New York City Georgia Central of Georgia Railway Orean Steamship Company South Mra Horner Miles Daisy Emerson T Mitchell Horner Atlanta Jack Horner Wr M Vickar New York Hanson Haaroms Palmer Flats Peachtree Place Seattle Tima Anson Ie Pike County Walter Hanson Point Loma Cat Major Ylanson Wifm Ura Hansen Mra Hansen Anne’ Harrett Major Hansen Europe Mrs Hanson James McVicar Daley Emerson Baltimore Isaac E. Emerson City T M Horner Jack" Horner Biokwood Jemen McVicar Newport Yannon

Woman shoots man in Augusta freight office over love

Elvira Todds, about 22, shot Cashier D Richard Watson in the Central of Georgia freight depot office after he spurned her for another woman. Six shots, three hit Watson including the heart area. he is in serious condition at the city hospital. Todds is in custody without bail.

Augusta Elvira Todds Central of Georgia Freight Depot D. Richard Watson Watson Freight Department of the Road Watsona Fred Young Watson

Two Family Reunions Noted at Grant Park and Local Court Actions

The Manning Oslin and Jayen families held their second annual reunion at Grant Park with addresses by Clarence Manning of Philadelphia and H E Oslin of Melbourne Fiji and several recitations. Attendance reached about 225. In court, Lee Chamteal Company petitioned for charter with $26 000 capital, to run a general drug business, attorney H F Johnson named. Another petition sought no charter for The Rootery, a shop manufacturing concern with $12 000 capital. Three men were found guilty of robbing W A Brown. two received four years, one a twelve month sentence.

Manning-Oslin Jayen Grant Park D J Manning Atlanta Clarence Manning Philadelphia OO Lee Boykin D. L. Jackson Holly Long William Driskell Mose Amos Davis Vesterday Superior Court Petieign Lee Chamteal Company H. F. Johnson JL Davis M J Calahan R Dodson Qacar Thompson Carlton G Osburn Finby Joe" Bankston Dan Withans Jim Sheppard W A Brown Decatur and Moore Streets Bankstone

Weakly May Enter Gubernatorial Race

Montgomery August 18 Judge Weakly appears set to run for governor on the prohibition ticket as author of current prohibition laws. Prohibition forces withhold support from Mallory who recently backed a constitutional amendment. Carmichael the speaker reportedly will not speak. Hallock Minnesota August 18 State Bank of Karlstad robbed of 1500 dollars. a posse forms as locals pursue suspects.

Montgomery Ala Specelal D. Weakly Mallory Carmichael Hallock Minn State Bank Karlstad Rosen

Ten Injured as Cincinnati Bridge Collapses Under Walkers

Ten persons were injured when a 250 foot section of the Twelfth Street bridge over the river collapsed in Cincinnati. Thirty passengers had alighted to cross when the footway sank, sending people into the river. Workmen and rescuers retrieved the injured as police and ambulances arrived. several suffered broken legs arms and internal injuries.

Cincinnati Chicago Twelfth Street Jegg

Pinchot and Walsh Exchange Bon Mots at Congress

Denver dispatch notes a lively exchange between forest chief Pinchot and mine magnate Thomas F Walsh during the Trans-Mississippi congress. Pinchot lauded Walsh as a patriotic American while Walsh praised conservation. The audience cheered, including Pinchot’s supporters and his critics who approved the talk on conservation. Also reported, Vanderbilt’s Megalidor TIT won the Prix de Deux Ans at Paris with Pietra finishing third in the grand handicap De Deauvilla valued at 4006 was third.

Denver Col Gifford Pinchot United States Department of Agriculture Thomas F Walsh Pinchot Walah R Vanderbilt Paria W K Vanderbilts Megaldor Tit de Deauvilla Mr Vanderbilt Pietra

Law Given Knock for Long Delays

Seattie Wash August 8 1910 The Congress of the American Prison Association resumed discussions tonight The committee on criminal law reform read part of its report stressing swift and certain administration of law The public image suffers from harsh procedures delays jury reversals and technical rules. James D Patton of Richmond delivered the annual address as president of the association of governing boards Dr Charles Henderson United States commissioner spoke on the 1910 International Prison Congress to Be held in Washington John Hoyle warden of San Quentin presented the prison discipline report Amos W Butler of Indianapolis elected president of the association.

Seattie Wash James D Patton Richmond Association of Governing Boards Charles Henderson United States Congress Washington Committee On John Hoyle San Quentin Cal State Amos W Butler Indianapolis Asociation

J McS Woods Named to Important Post

Attorney J McSwain Woods with offices in the Fourth National Bank building has been notified of his appointment as assistant adjutant general of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans. He has accepted via commission from C J Owens, commander-in-chief, and will work to build up the organization in Atlanta and across Alabama.

J McSwain Woods Fourth National Bank Auige United Sons of Confederate Veterans C J Owens Alabama State College Woods Atlanta South Carolina

Charges Against Adamson In Macon Ga

Special one after another hotel men nationwide have heard of the sick man at Macon hospital who registered as 88 A. L. Adamson and face complaints. Cashier Waters of Windsor hotel in Americas came to verify if he is the man who passed a worthless $80 check. Law officers are unsure of connections but will keep watch until he can face inquiries.

Adamson Macon Ga Macon Hospital Windsor Hotel Americas Law

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duncan Highsmith James Wich T Mitchell Major J of Hannon Ome Ure Horner J .N. Talley Majorn JF Hanson The Daniel Daniel Bro’s CO L. J. Daniel Peachtree St Elvira Todd Clement A. Evans Inman Park Presbyterian Uou Oa. Miller Fraternal Order of Raging Bob Walsh Alabama Wholesale and Manufactur Harry T. Moore Atlanta Merchants & Manufacturers Association Pinchot and Walsh J. McS. Woods S.S.S Dave Peeves
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