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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1907

Page

3

Six Racecard at Orleans Fair Grounds Features Upsets

At Orleans Louisiana on December 7 Mr Peabody upset the favorites in the first race at seven to one with La Jeunesse at 7 to 20 also winning the third and another favorite capturing four events. The program lists six races with horses such as Constantia May Howe Stella Land Tom McAfee Arch Oldham Rexane Orena and Blue Lee among others.

la Jeunesse Orleans Mr. Peabody Fair Grounds Constantia Mr. Peas Body McDaniel Notter May Howe Fuerst Jack Atkins Fantastic Swain Honesty Fee Platoon Jack Dolan Kings Taughter Phil #inch St Noel Minder Delmore Welch Terns Red John McBride Fonsoluca Athen Odd Ella Doctle Mason Miltiades Water Dog Selong Javanees Baker Anna Day Gecomd Tudor Dyer J D Dunn Pride of Woodstock Savaire Faire Proteus Looy Marie Lady Cooke Hobbin Bell Gee Wea Wilson Hece Antonia Tiunkinetta Dainty Holle Anzie Oneill Anna Fitzhugh Hattie Powers Alma da For Lady Oakland Killochan Renraw Bertha Telescope Miss Strome sPabin Homl Rebo Adrahip Mack Coltness Ace High Royal Onyx Comeflenne Sally Preston Lens John Carroll Donna Lady Anne Craculunf Hyperion Pasadena Mantland Charlie Eastman Jacobite Comedienne Oraculum Odom Orphan Lad Monacodor Right Royal Footlighta Grenade Oberon Vorace Larsen Rio Grande Agile Ternus AfeCluen

Mobile team to pay $2 500 to join Cotton States League

Gulfport Mississippi December 17 Special At the Cotton States League meeting today the time for Mobile's acceptance of the league's offer was extended to January 1. The demand was reduced to $2 600 without surrender of players. Mobile magnates indicate the price will be paid. A movement to equalize division of gate receipts. A C Crowder of Jackson elected president T D Tatu Gulfport vice president to succeed D J Compton and J H O'Neil, resigned.

Gulfport Miss Mobile A. C. Crowder Jackson T D Tatu D. J. Compton J. H. O'Neil

Lord Kelvin Dies After Pioneering Cable Work

Noted scientist William Thomson known as Lord Kelvin dies in Glasgow at age believed long associated with heat electricity and magnetism. Born Belfast June 26 1824 he held Glasgow University chair from 1846 to 1899 was knighted in 1866 and created Baron Kelvin in 1892. He helped lay the first submarine Atlantic cable and devised instruments for navigation and deep sea exploration.

William Thomson Kelvin Belfast Ireland Glasgow University Baron Kelvin Atlantic

Story of Peruvians staged next Friday at Starist College

Those eager for education will enjoy the drama Pigerro staged by Starist College students in the Merist College auditorium Friday evening the 20th A matinee for children is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 30 Tickets for both showings are available at the college or from any student.

Pigerro Starist College Merist College Piaarro

Silk Mufflers and Related Gentlemen's Wear Prices

Silk mufflers in rich designs from $1.00 to $5.00 with various fabrics and box packaging. Kid and wool items priced from 50 cents to $2.50. Linen handkerchiefs sold in boxes from 75 cents to $1.50. Sterling buckles priced $2.00 to $2.50 with other designs 75 cents to $1.50. Night shirts and robes offered in multiple shades and styles from $1.50 to $6.00.

Robes and Bath Wear Featured in New Stock

The store offers lounging robes and bath robes in wool patterns from five to ten dollars and silk options from fifteen to nineteen dollars. Sterling engraved ornaments, gold filled designs, and solid gold pieces are highlighted with prices ranging from one to five dollars for plate and up to three dollars for some gold items.

City Hall Officials Get Salary Increases Four Changes Made

The salary committee recommends raises for four city hall officials for next year. Bookkeeper to city clerk rises from 900 to 1200, city hall engineer from 900 to 1200, public weighers from 720 to 800, and city warden from 200 to 1500. All other salaries stay the same. The committee report will be presented to the council next Monday afternoon.

Mmutee Council City Hall

Local court items mix of arrests and filings in city

A man claiming Arabia origins was fined 675 for drunkenness after a story of his wife’s release from Milledgeville. A federal grand jury session yielded several true bills, mostly postal or revenue related. Glover Chambers of Marietta to Knoxville rail line visited, a voluntary bankruptcy petition by Witherspoon & Gee of Atlanta noted assets of 2880 at the Mobile, Alabama depot, and the Ame Ministers Union elected officers. Henry Mall a Black man pleaded guilty in U S court to a violation of state law with a two year sentence. Michigan Carbon Works filed equity suit against Adair & McCarty Bros over the word Homestead on fertilizer branding.

Dan Proctor Arabia We City Milledgeville Decatur Street Proctor United State Grand Jury Smith Henry Mall United States Court Newman Vy Hall Levy Hall Hall United States Michigan Carbon Works

Holmes Divorces and Civil Suits Roil January Court Calendar

The November grand jury will meet for adjournment and minor charges will be investigated. Mrs Tata Etla Holmes seeks divorce from William H Holmes citing habitual intoxication and custody of four children. A O Mar case delays, Mrs Turner and $80,000 funds dispute with Georgia Redemption and Loan Company may proceed. Streetcar conduct issue prompts suit against Hadwey and Electric Company for $8. Readiness for trial hints at upcoming hearings in January term.

Grand Morris Tata Etla Holmes Wilam H Holmes Fia Walter McBreath Pendleton O Mar Turner Georgia Redemption and Loan Company

The Great Divide and Other Theatrical Attractions

The Grand hosts The Great Divide by William Vaughn Mood directed by Henry Bitter, praised as a western life drama touring after a New York run, with a matinee Saturday. Emma Carve stars in Forty Five Minutes from Broadway at the Grand, plus Brindamour at the Orpheum and Gay New York at the Bijou, all drawing crowds with high energy performances and stunts.

William Vaughn Mood Henry Bitter Arizona New York Miller Ben the Grand Chriatman King & Ertenger Emma Carve Broadway George HM CoKkan Emme Carue Plalg Mary

Kodak Cameras Advertises Holiday Supply

An advertisement promotes Kodak cameras from a Brownie to 3-A and higher models. It emphasizes ready supply of holiday needs and mentions locations at 14 Whitehall and 125 Peschtree streets.

Kodaks Whitehall Peschtree Streets

Attalla man found guilty of manslaughter in fatal jailyard fight

Lanier of Attalla was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting Frank Miller as he attempted to aid an inmate in jail. Defense claimed self defense. Sentencing recommended to two years in the penitentiary. Hartwell Georgia news item dated December 17.

Lanier Pstice Attalla Gadeden Ain Cbteg_pt Freee Birt Attella

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