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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

12

Informal bridge party and social notes in Atlanta society

Mes JW Morrow Jr hosts an informal bridge gathering with a long list of guests including Mrs R M Rose and Miss Verna Parker of Tifton Ga. The event features a dainty luncheon after the game and follows a busy social season with numerous teas, dinners, and bridge parties noted across Atlanta society pages.

Mes JW Morrow, Jr Bridge Jameon Kent Willett Nutting R M Rose Marshall Eckford EB Foster Charles Northen Carleton Miller Fo Lavett F W Foster Larence Houston Joseph Moody Harry Harmon J W_ Morrow J J Land Virgil Perryman E Wheeler Maas Verna Parker Mra Spratt Castles M Parker Verna Parker Tifton Ga Parker Mesers Tandrum Maurier Holahan Hunt of Columbus Hot Harrison Mamelen Sara Hargrove Bad Point Branwood Hodge Watone Savannah David Morean S Cutts Fife Grove Atlanta Duluth Parker

Dirt breaking scene for new Tabernacle auditorium

The photograph captures the dirt breaking for the new Tabernacle Auditorium on Luckie Street last Tuesday afternoon. Central figures include TL Campbell Mrs Broughton and her son on a platform, E H Peacock with a shovel, Nickett chairing the building committee, and deacons. The first shovels were tossed into a wagon by Peacock Fickett and the committee. The project costs 126000 dollars and will seat 6000.

Tabernacle Auditorum Luckie Street Artey Campbell Broughton H Peacock Nickett Board of Deacons Messrs Peacock, Fickett Lie Baptist Tabernacle

Charges of Antitrust Violation In Arkansas Insurance

Arkansas state officials sue several insurance companies with combined capital of 156 million dollars for a rate competition scheme dating back to December 16 1908. Prosecution by ROE Furry of the Indian District seeks penalties totaling 65 million under the antitrust statute. Suit filed at Newport in the Jackson County Circuit Court, with all defendants represented there. The state alleges a union dominated insurers before and after Arkansas enacted the antitrust law, with detailed charges of unlawful agreement allegations and expirations noted.

Newport Insurance Con Panes Iturnix Jeffreys Dave

Psychic Trouble and a Cotton Job Offer Lead to Dispute

A man named Gardner sought aid at the Associated Charities claiming psychic trouble. Secretary Logan offered a cotton picking job, triggering an offense and a threat to Logan before Gardner departed, later vanishing.

Gardner Associated Charities Logan Logans

Wide Open Saloons Run in Dry Kansas

Wichita August saloons reopen after four months idle, offering beer and whisky on second floors due to enforcement limits. Police admit they cannot block ragorts since near beer under 2 percent alcohol is nearly indistinguishable from real beer without chemical analysis.

Kansas Wichita Han Salgons Wichita Ragorts

Peddler of Catnip Follows by Cats in New York

New York August 19 Tierman Gotlieb attempted to sell catnip to well to do families in the city. He dropped herb on the sidewalk near One Hundredth Street and Fifth Avenue, attracting a dozen or more cats and then up to 50 to 100 along One Hundred and Sixteenth Street. The cats swarmed the basket and followed him as he moved, prompting police to arrest Gotlieb and transport him to the station. The station saw the cats chased off by the resident pets.

New Yon Tierman Gotlieb New York One Hundredth Street Fifth Avenue Gotlieb Sixteenth Street Fejmea Gotlléb

Murder near Broxton rocks Miss Matte Graham

Miss Matte Graham, a prominent local woman, was found murdered near Broxton two miles north of Hokeabsro in Coffee County. Evidence suggests robbery was the motive, with a struggle at a branch four miles from her home. A suspect, Douglas on August 19, and another white tenant named Carte, were arrested after a confession about knowing the body’s location. An autopsy will be conducted to seek further clues.

Broxton Matte Graham Hokeabsro Miss Graham Douglas Sherif Ticketson William Getaham Qouglae

Fax Tax Fight Hailed by Big Corporations In Tone

In Buffalo Wyoming August report on a national corporate tax, Judge Alten Bo Parker notes firms seek immunity behind the tax while critics warn it centralizes power. President Corey and Gary defend the tariff as fostering prosperity despite opposition from restraint of trade factions.

Biffalo WY Morman E Mack Democrat ¢ National Committee Alten Bo Parker Tudge Parker Parker Corey United States Peel Corporation Europe Fudge Gary

Anti-Club Bill Passes House Amid Prohibition Clash

The House narrowly approves a sweeping anti club measure targeting stamp dealers and club operations, with provisions to close clubs by injunction and regulate distribution. A separate insurance and pension debate runs, while a deadly crash involving a state official’s son is reported, and alien laws and a looming election context are touched.

Eclipse Catarrh Cure Promised In Sample Offer

An advertisement claims Eclipse Catarrh Cure instantly relieves and cures stubborn catarrh. It offers a 25 cent sample by mail and a full package for $1.00, citing testimonials including a Lawrenceville Ga user who reports restored hearing and smell after using the remedy from Eclipse Medicine & Manufacturing Co of Atlanta.

Lawrenceville Eclipse Medicine & Manufactturing CO Atlanta

Two Killed in Kentucky Feud Fight in Candy County

In Kentucky near Stanford Candy county Addie Chapman and John Luttrell were killed in a feud clash. John Chumiav and Luttrell’s son-in-law and daughter were seriously wounded. Authorities report four others injured in the altercation.

Kentucky Stanford Addie Chapman John Luttrell John Chumiav Luttrell Candy County

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