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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1907
Page
14
Clothes for Men promotes Hart, Schaffner and Marx and Rogers Peet as ideal gifts for family or intimate friends. Suits and overcoats range from 15 to 50 dollars, offering practical, serviceable value with the trusted names stamped on each item.
Lawrenceville Ga December 14 Special Watthaw Flowell the murderer of Railiff J B Rainey of Duluth Ga paid the death penalty for his crime Friday at o'clock. Sheriff J G Brown pulled the cord and the negro was dead in a few moments his neck having broken. Though the execution was in private a large and orderly crowd was in the city to see the last ride to bea place of execution.
Pickens is jailed on a murder charge in Hartwell linked to the December 14 death of William Sherrard. Sheriff Kidd arrested him Friday after Sherrard died Thursday night. The altercation in late summer left Sherrard injured, with Langer Sherrard claiming the fatality. defense says natural causes and self defense. Julian B McCurry and G. appear as Pickens' defense attorneys.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a quick fix for bad breath caused by indigestion onions smoking or drinking. It claims charcoal purifies breath removes stomach gas and toxins improves digestion and even mentions a free trial package plus a mailed offer from Stuart Bldg Michigan.
Bank clearings through yesterday show an increase of 21 162 148 63 over the prior year. To date clearings reach 6244 523 22587 with last year’s corresponding date at 223 361 07724. Last year’s total clearings were near 99 million more than this year’s to date, signaling strong banking activity despite stringency. Masons Elect Officers. Ashburn Ga December 14. Sycamore lodge F and A M No 210 elected officers with Worshipful Master W T Williams reappointed. John B Hutcheson senior Warden Lott Warren junior warden John J Stacy secretary Thomas Massey treasurer L K Beal tyler.
In Memphis on December 14 a mock mob event turns fatal when 16 year old Wille Gordon is hoisted at a local manufacturing concern. His clothing catches in a belt and his head and arms are severed. Several participants, all Black, are arrested on involuntary manslaughter charges.
In Savannah Georgia Bennie Beasley died last night from a pistol wound inflicted a year earlier. The wound caused cerabritis an inflammation of the brain. Beasley had apparently tried to kill himself and fought to live but died despite efforts.
City council set for a stormy Monday session with debate on the Milwaukee pump project and a Taylor resolution to appoint a committee to visit Milwaukee to inspect its pump. Other topics include saloon closing before Christmas, veto reasons on the will of the people, and the election of water commissioners with several named candidates involved.
Washington dispatch notes Georgia members favored for important chairmanships and seats. Judge James M Griggs likely to join Ways and Means. John Sharp Williams and Sereno Payne prominent in lineup. Livingston eyed for Appropriations. two Georgians on Interstate Commerce. strong Georgia presence in foreign relations and banking committees. Rivers and Harbors lacks a current Georgia seat despite canal interests.
A vintage ad notes boys clothing from ages 2 1/2 to 17 with overcoats priced from four dollars. Rogers Peet Co and Ederheimer Stein Co are billed as America’s best makers of boys wear with faultless workmanship and stylish fabrics.
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