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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1909

Page

12

Judge Rufus T Dorsey is Buried Today

Funeral services for Judge Rufus T Dorsey were held today at Trinity Methodist Church at 11 a.m. The casket was borne by mourners including Colonel P E Brewer, Dr F P Smith, Albert Howell, Arthur Heyman, R H Hemphill, Howell Erwin, and C D Montgomery. Interment followed at Westview Cemetery. Dorsey’s elder daughter arrived from La Grange Ga and her son Roy Dorsey, a Columbia law student, came from New York. An Atlanta Bar Association meeting passed resolutions urging attendance and recess in courts for two days.

Rufus T Dorsey Capitol Avenue Trinity Methodist Church James W Tee Dorsey P EL Breweter F P Smith Albert Howell Arthur Heyman AL Hemphill Howell Erwin Westview Cemetery Lavonta Ren Roy Dorsey Columbia University New York Westmoreland Burton

Organized Charities Opens Macon Movement Meeting

A largely attended meeting of ladies at the Lanier hotel in Macon on February 4 began a drive to increase funds for organized charities. Prominent women of the community answered a call to help and form a coordinated effort.

Macon Cit

Postum Helps Family Health and Digestive Recovery

A testimonial describes indigestion and coffee-induced nerves improving after switching to Postum. The writer's spouse and children also gain better health, with weight gain noted and friends adopting Postum after seeing results. The letter ends by inviting others to try Postum and asks if readers have seen similar benefits.

Home Missions Campaign Closes With Notable Address

The home missions campaign at Central Presbyterian church closed last night after sessions drawing large crowds. Governor Glenn of North Carolina spoke briefly at a Decatur Presbyterians gathering, while Dr Josiah Strong delivered a masterful address on America as God’s lab for the world.

Central Presbyterian Church Atlanta F Ly Seely John E White Second Baptist Thurch Ward Platt Philadelphia Home Missions Methodiet Episcopal Church Ehming Segaion Asa G Candler Josiah Strong New York City America Strong J Ernest, McAfes New York Board of Home Ty Presbyterian Church W L Lingle First Presbyterian Church

Marietta Corporation Declared Bankrupt in Georgia

In a U S court Judge Newman declared Marietta Manufacturing and Public Service Co bankrupt. Receiver James D Anderson fixed bond at 28,000. City taxes owed to the firm total 87,135 while the city owes 340,065 for electric lights. Assets reported at 1,516,? and liabilities at 1,459,870. A state-court transfer petition followed recent filings.

United States Newman Georgia Manufacturing and Publi Service Company Marietta James D Anderson Fe Chegaeaten and Pualle Service Ca v George BD Anderson Gober Moss State Court

Nominees for Bench Facing Probe in Senate Inquiry

Washington February 4 Several United States district judgeships named by President Roosevelt face probe charges as subcommittees of the Senate Judiciary Committee investigate three cases alongside Oscar R. F. Lundsey of the Northern District of Alabama. Investigations target Rosai a Gurteison of Alaska and Tiebert Seawell of the Eastern District of North Carolina with no evidence yet presented in Seawell case.

Washington United Senate Roosevelt Senate Committee On Judichry Oscar Rf.llundsey Alabama Agement Rosai Gurteison Dir |Trict Alaska Tiebert & Seawell North Caroline Seawell Cane

Wreck on the Falnt River line near Pelham kills one

A wreck on the Falnt River and Northeastern railroad about 18 miles from Pelham Georgia at night left one person dead and several injured. A passenger coach was demolished and the cause of the collision has not yet been ascertained.

Pelham Peltham Northeastern

Leg of Dead Man Grafted to Living Sufferer

Weekington February Doctors at Georgetown University Hospital report a remarkable operation by Dr George Inliy Vaughan on George A Kelly age 29. With Kelly near death the left leg was amputated and the knee of a deceased man grafted to Kelly. Bones riveted with wire and tissues joined in a delicate procedure as surgeons worked under strain. Kelly is said to be improving rapidly.

Postum Reilet Tim Hank Battle Creek Weilville Weekington Georgetown University Hospital George Inliy Vaughan Thig Clit George A Kelly Vaughan Grant Kelly

Lost steamer Munin located and pilot sought

Special news from Panen on February 4 reports the steamer Munin anchored off Doboy bar after failing to enter Sapelo. Pilots have searched since Saturday for a pilot nearby. Also notes Tennessee liquor manufacture ban ending January 1 and passage over veto by 88 to 8 in Nashville.

Munin Panen Oa Doboy Bar Sapelo Bar Daboy Sapeio Tennessee Nashville Lena

Liquor Law Ruling in Montgomery Alm Case

A court ruling involving George Halzuszk questions liquor access and potential fines. The case centers on whether the liquor statutes were properly applied and if evidence shows interest by the plaintiff in the mayor’s appointment.

Montgomery Alm George Halzuszk Supreme Gourt Heflin Jefferson Pro Date Court Sidi Tee Man

Mines Open Again in Birmingham Coal Fields

Fragmentary local report indicates mines resumed operation at Short Creek under supervision of the Birmingham Coal Company. Current status and exact restart details are unclear due to damaged text.

Birmingham Ala Dirmingtion Coal Frog Company Short Creek

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