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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
7
The War Department reports no business of consequence today and Admiral Travis had nothing to say during office hours. Navy officials note a smart matter for 16,000 sailors aboard the feet ships can be sent at domestic postage rates, addressed care of the postmaster in New York.
United States Supreme Court will review H. Clay Pierce's case after Judge W C Hook of the United States court of appeals granted him the privilege to sue out a writ of certiorari. Pierce, chairman of Waters-Pierce Oil, was arrested last spring on a charge of making a false affidavit in Texas and appealed the case.
At a chamber of commerce session twenty stockholders studied the finances of the Atlanta horse show. The exhibit this year proved highly successful with a profit. A larger exhibition is planned for next fall with five performances. Officers will be elected for the year.
Mike Erskine, prominent Atlanta figure and son of pioneer William Erskine founder of the Linen Store, has been elected to the board of health from the first ward. A former captain of company C, Fifth Georgia, he later served as cashier of the Southern Belt Telephone and assistant cashier of the Guarantee Trust and Banking Company, winning by an overwhelming majority despite opposition from ward aldermen and a leading local businessman.
Not guilty verdict returned by jury in Americus court after a two day trial of Mennon ime charged with the murder of Stenjamin eight foot at DeBoto near Americus. The case drew strong interest due to the prominence of both men. Sims claimed self defense after allegedly striking Tightfoot with a billiard cue in a longtime feud. Witnesses testified, and an army of lawyers represented both sides.
Frank Ranger, arraigned in police court, told of tragedy from 1878 when his Memphis family died of yellow fever and his subsequent loss of property. He described turning to drink and travel as misfortune mounted. He was fined 6 dollars 75 cents and sentenced to ten days in the stockade for disorderly conduct.
Mrs Alexander M Wallace widow of Colonel Alexander M Wallace died of pneumonia at her residence early Tuesday. She moved to Atlanta in 1855 and helped organize the Central Presbyterian church. Survived by children and a large extended family, funeral at 1 oclock Wednesday at 78 West Linden Street with private interment.
Colonel W A Charters solicitor general of the Northeastern circuit has moved from Dahlonega to Gainesville and his family is welcomed. Judge J J Kimbey formerly of Cleveland White county has moved to Cornelia now occupying a home near the Southern railroad. Both are more accessible to courts and attorneys in the circuit.
Columbus Ga December 17 Central of Georgia Railway Detective J W Patterson of Macon had a desperate battle with car breakers at Muscogee junction east of Columbus He caught several negroes in the act and captured two though they were armed One negro fired as he fled and Patterson returned fire without being wounded The assailants fled or were unsure if Curtis was among them
An advertisement extols Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the tablets digest all food, relieve belching and bloating, and restore appetite, with Mrs M C Battle urging readers to try them and mail in for samples. The copy emphasizes fast, gentle stomach relief and promises a 50 cent box.
Multiple notices report deaths and funeral plans in Atlanta and nearby areas. Margaretta Stewart dies at her son J C Stewarts home in Ben Hill with funeral at residence. Margia Poss aged 3 to Smyrna for burial. J E Crosley Confederate veteran to be buried at Emerson after 9 am service at Poole chapel. Lillian Shuler dies at 616 South Pryor. body to Belton for interment. Arthur Torrence, 93, dies at 81 Markham Street. funeral at Barclay & Brandon. Hollywood Cemetery interment. Lula Zachry Rogers, longtime Atlanta resident, dies in San Antonio. remains to reach Atlanta Thursday. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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