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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1907

Page

4

Midwinter opening of the Southern Shorthand and Business University

The Southern Shorthand and Business University announces a midwinter opening on December 30 to enroll new students. Located on Peachtree and Whitehall Street, third and fourth floors, the Atlanta institution offers bookkeeping, shorthand, typewriting, telegraphy and related branches. President AG Briscoe and Vice President Arnold invite inquiries, with the school noting long leadership, Briscoe's Chart, and a broad national reach for its programs and touch typewriting.

Ite Intimery Building Peters Building Peachtree and Whitehall Street Viaduct AG Briscoe Laww Arnold Atlanta Moores Business College Graham Briscoe Girls’ High School Boss High School Wesleyan Female College Vacon Ga Business Milledges Ne School Schoola Mississippi Manila Porto Rico Cuba Mexico United States

Is Whaley Girl in Louisiana

New York December 27. Floret te Whaley the young girl who eloped last April with Restore Knode Cooke formerly pastor of St George Epis copal church at Hemstead may now be in Louisiana. A letter to Samuel T Wright chief clerk of Nassau county surrogates court states the letter from Madison Louisiana postmarked New Verdale. The writer says a girl about seventeen or eighteen named Floretia Whaley was brought up and is at home last April by a man named Cook.

New York Florette Whaley Knode Cooke St George 8 Episcopel Church Hemstead Louisiana Samuel T Wright Nassau County Surrogates Court Mden New Verdale Floretia Whaley Cook

Posse Recaptures Wallace After Bristol Christmas Killing

Luther Wallace, 23, captured near Abingdon by a citizen posse led by Sheriff Flortenstine after he fatally shot Lee Eldridge, a Bristol deputy. Eldridge had helped pursue Wallace for post office burglary when he was killed. A mob reportedly formed to seize Wallace, who is now under heavy guard.

Lee Eldridge Bristol Luther Wallace Anstantis Flortenstine Abingdon Wallace Pldridge White

Defense rests in Powers case in Georgetown trial

The defense rested its case in the Caleb Powers trial as rebuttal began. Witnesses attacked Noakes and Golden’s testimony, with Danville attorney W H Jewell recounting signing issues and a statement made without payment. A reporter testified Wharton Golden cursed Youtsey, claiming the reward funds were questioned. a subpoena duces tecum for the state auditor sought records on Goebel reward fund expenses.

Georgetown Caleb Powers Noakes and Golden W H Jewell Danville II Noakes Danville Max Lewis Powers L McClure Wharton Golden Lexington Golden State Franklin

North Georgia Methodist minutes available at Wesley Memorial Church

Dr John W Heidt, secretary of the North Georgia conference, announces ready packages of conference minutes for ministers in the Atlanta district. Copies can be picked up at the Wesley Memorial Church office on Auburn Avenue or obtained directly from Heidt.

Weldt Wesley Memorial Church John W Heidt North Georgia The Methodist Church Cartersville Atlanta Heldt Auburn Avenue

Juvenile Protective Association holds annual meeting

The Juvenile Protective Association convened at the chairman Rev Crawford Jackson's offices with Judge W R Hammond presiding. Trustees and proxies from four states discussed the annual report by Rev Jackson and Dr G Hardman's donation of 476 acres for a juvenile farm, contingent on raising 25000 for improvements.

The Juvenile Protective Association Crawford Jackson W R. Hammond Rev Jackson Hardman Commerce James L.r Anderson G Hardman Clifford Anderson Herdman Jusentia Robert F deBelle South South Carolina North Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Georgia Kentucky

Two Wounded by Pistols in Alabama and Georgia

A six year old in Girard, Alabama, pulled a pistol from a trunk and discharged it after a warning, wounding Mrs Houston in the forearm. Nearby, Miss Blanchard hurt her arm when a pistol fired as she fell while firing at a Christmas target. In Worcester, Roosevelt sent a letter and $10 to Jacob Kresfeld for a Christmas gift calendar featuring an eagle image.

Alabama Columbus D Houston Samford Ala Tillman Girard Worcester Mass Roosevelt Jacob Kresfeld

Weather Brief Notes on Warmth and Rain Today

An weather brief notes warmer and wetter conditions ahead with rain in today’s forecast. The report mentions warmer temperatures and increased humidity, urging preparation for shower activity and unsettled skies.

Mysterious Grouch Encounters Town Crowd of Kickers

The grouch exiled himself after facing a stern crowd as the Sage and Ananias weigh in on fate and a veiled eastward movement. The town's mood shifts with a playful yet pensive mood as dialogue hints at destiny and obedience.

Esterday Low Ananias Carnation

Railroad Commissioner Hart Injured in Railway Collision

Railroad Commissioner H Warner Hill of Greensale arrived at the commission office with injuries after a head on crash involving a Central of Georgia train near Montgomery. He described being hurled down an aisle and sustained a torn knee. the commission will reopen Monday.

H .Warner Hill Greensale Commission Central of Georgia Newnan Fairburn West Point Saul Mr Hills Montgomery

Rev Smith to Speak at Railroad Y M C A Rooms

Rev Bernard P Smith will speak Sunday at 330 o clock in the Railroad Y M C A rooms 12 West Aiehams street fulfilling a postponed engagement due to a rain storm. An cordial invitation is extended to all men to attend as the rooms are open during the day.

Bernard P Smith Younes Men's Christian Association West Aiehams Street Mr Smith

Educational Committee to Meet in Augusta District

A meeting of the tenth congressional district educational executive committee will be held Saturday at Tubman High School in Augusta. Chairman T H Garrett of Angueta will preside with members including AF Ware Wadley John Gibson Sandersville WG Carreker Warrenton J1 Smoot Sparta. The group formed in Macon to organize district high schools and plans to raise the standard of high school work.

Augusta Tenth Congressional District T Harry Garrett Tubman High School AF Ware Wadley John Gibson Sandersville Carreker Warrenton J 1 Smoot Sparta HL. Garrett Angueta

Colleges Behind Row Cause at Grady Hospital Dispute

Physicians at Grady Hospital debate allowing medical students in wards amid competing interests of two local colleges. Some favor existing quiet practice of student ward visits, while others push for a formal rule restricting access. Trustees will decide at next Tuesday meeting.

Grady Hospital Board ‘of Trustees Luckie and Bartow W S Kendrick Atlanta College of Medicine W. P Nicolaon Atlanta College of Physicians Kendrick

Death in Louisville Ends Life of Barclay Brother Group

John F Barclay of Atlanta learned yesterday HF Barclay a brother of six Barclay siblings died in Louisville. The six brothers once gathered at the Kentucky home for a reunion shown in a Constitution photo. four have since died, leaving two Atlanta and Louisville men among the survivors.

John F Barclay Atlanta Louisville HF Barclay Constitution Barclay Brothers Kentucky

His Own Revolver Used Brock Charges Norvell at Augusta

In Augusta Georgia C W Brock accuses Wall Norvell of holding him up at gunpoint and stealing $200 after they drank together. Brock says Norvell demanded the revolver and threatened him, leading to a fight before police arrived as the two argued near the city edge.

Brock Norvell Augusta C W Wall Norvell

Pelham elects Merry mayor and councilmen in unanimous vote

Pelham Ga December 27. The election for mayor and councilmen was held today. H H Merry was elected mayor by a unanimous vote. Elected councilmen were J Hand C R Nesmith H Tucker W B Hill. Most have served before. The strong turnout pleased many observers.

Merry Pelham H H Merry J Hand C R Nesmith H. Tucker Hill

Woman Burned to Death Near Scottsboro

Montgomery report states Miss Caroline Russell aged woman living alone in a cabin near Scottsboro was found dead yesterday. The obvious cause is being burned to death with her clothing burned except the area beneath her body. She lived alone and authorities have no knowledge of how long she had been dead.

Montgomery Ala Caroline Russell Scottsboro

Honduran Consul Seizes New Orleans Grocery Cargo

December 27 report from New Orleans states the Honduran consul orders an investigation into a cargo of American groceries sent from New Orleans to Cortes Honduras aboard the steamer Alpe last week. The goods, largely from Adler & Co., are now in receivership at creditors’ request. William Adler, a leading partner and former State National Bank president, has not been heard from since leaving the city a week ago.

New Orleans Erto Cortex Honduras State National ‘Bans

Fear Mutiny at Lake Park

Warden Jake Moore travels to Lake Park in Lowndes county Georgia to inspect a felony convict camp amid reports of mutiny and potential trouble. Captain Goodloe Yancey says no details reach the prison commission and the warden’s report is expected today.

Jake Moore Georgia Penitentiary Lake Park Lowndes County Georgia Goodloe Yancey Prison Commission Valdosta

Road Cannot Reduce Rates Across Western Alabama

The railroad commission refuses to allow the Western of Alabama to cut canned goods rate from 37 to 26 cents for Auburn to Montgomery. Federal injunctive limits prevent local reductions and harm could result elsewhere. The attorney general rules he cannot interpret the court closing as declared unconstitutional by Mobile’s city attorney. The county health officer’s salary cannot be raised during his term.

Montgomery Ale Otel Railroad Commission Western Alabama Auburn Mobile City

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