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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1909

Page

8

Georgia UDC calls Atlanta meeting March 12 for Wirz monument

President Ada Baxter of the Georgia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy convenes an extra session in Atlanta at the Piedmont Hotel to decide the Wirz monument location. The notice invites chapter delegates, outlines representation, and urges prompt travel arrangements and host plans.

Baxter Atlanta OF Georgia U.D.C.S Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Mim Alice Baxter Thes Seaelon Georwis Atlante Waren Wirz Atents UC AL Stztyseix Georgia Oivision EOG Executis Board Calla Extra Semeton Piedmont Hotel Clairman Jesse G McCabe At~lanta Pleasy Provident Lwatheon Oy Arts Adice Baxter Georgis Dig Eod Georigia United Daughters of Tha Andersonville Georgia Daughters Aken Nkonga Daughters of the Confederacy

Remedy Promises Kidney Cure Despite Serious Ailments

An advertised tonic claims to cure kidney ailments by restoring color to the cheeks and easing urinary symptoms. It asserts effectiveness for diseases including diabetes and general kidney failures, urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle priced at 25 cents.

Gillment

Forest Fires Devastate South Georgia Region Feb 4

Smoke cloaks vast areas as fires rage across Albans to Americus. Trains halt to allow crews to douse burning grass and turpentine fields. Debate over monument site and Savannah convention decisions stir local chapters, with Richmond favored by some and a push to reopen the question led by Miawalter D Lamar.

Bany Todsy AndersonviMe Americus Macon Savannah Richmond Miawalter D Lamar Georgia

Massee Heads Macon Railway and Light Company

In Macon Georgia on February 4 the annual meeting of Macon Railway and Light Company stockholders announced a new management team and board. J T Nyhan becomes general manager, J H Hertz to secretary treasurer, L Corbett FD Bloodworth named assistant secretary and treasurer, Roland Elgis as attorney. W J Massee remains board head with majority stock control. F Bartow Stuyte second vice president. Directors include WJ Massee M Felton Hatcher T J Carling and others. former officers praised for improving the company.

Macon Railway and Light Company Macon John T Nyhan Smain J H Hertz J H Hertz Was Named For the Old Place L. Corbett FD. Bloodworth Savannah Roland Elgis W J Masney Foramen M In Her F. Bartow Stuyte WJ Mass

Fire at Cotton Mills in Macon Ga

A February report from Macon Georgia details a fire at Cotton Mills damaging structures and prompting authorities to investigate the destruction. Henry Jones administrator is cited in connection with probate matters following the incident. The fire's extent and origins are under inquiry as workers and residents assess the damage and safety implications.

Macon Sian Maria Henry Jones Fetruary Eae Ben L Jones Tha

Boosters Plan to Raise Funds for Taft Parade Trip

A booster committee led by General L. Anderson meets in Atlanta to organize funds and volunteers for sending the Georgia delegation of switchers cadets and firemen to Washington for the Taft inauguration parade. The plan includes subscriptions from officers of the Fifth Georgia Regiment and Atlanta officials, with two Pullman cars reserved for Company K and Company M to travel March 3 to March 8 and back.

Madniox Toon L. Anderson Georgia Washington Anderson Robert F. Maddox Asex Candler Chamber of Commerce Robert 3. Lowry Lowry Nationet Bank Coronel E E. Pomeroy Fifth Regiment, Nations] Guard of Georgia Prees Huddieewm Henry Jackson Atlanta Tafe Clud Orr Clifford L. Anderson National Guard Press Huddleton Atlanta Fifth Georgie Regiment Bengeant Riordan Cooledge Adams Marks MM Thomes WFE Thomas E E Pomeroy Chear Scott Dollearn Southern Railway

Taft Inauguration Floor Committee Named

Washington DC February designation of John T Boifeuillet of Georgia as the Georgia member of the inaugural floor committee for President Taft. The Pension Building to host the event with each state assigned a place. Contingent will be near the president’s reception room. Included among members are ex Governor Myray T Herrick and Speaker James Warnworth.

Washington, DC John T. Bolfeattiet Macon Georgia Taft Myray T. Herrick Obie James Warnworth New York

Constable on Trial for Murder in Superior Court

Augie J Newm en Black stands trial in the superior court charged with murder for shooting Dennis Wigfall, a Black man, about a month ago after Wigfall allegedly sold mortgaged furniture. Newman claims self defense as witnesses say Wigfall held a stick and moved toward the bailiff when shot, drawing significant public attention.

Augie Newmen Black Dennis Wiefall Wigfall Wigtalls Tome Negreers Newman

A Close Shave Trem Happening Every Wet Seen Peegetten

A promotional note touts hypothetic cream possam for shaving aftercare, claiming rapid relief from itching, skin issues, and pimples. It advertises antiseptic, curative properties and promises trial samples from Emergency Laboratories and local pharmacies. The piece emphasizes dramatic improvements within 26 hours.

Jacobs’ Pharmacy Bransen West Sth Street New York City

Cruelty Trial Reveals Jones Family Tensions in Dinner Table Scene

In a South Carolina case, witnesses recount Jones brutal treatment of his wife before the murder trial. Testimony includes threats, alleged beatings, and scenes at their new home three years after moving in. A negro witness describes Jones dining while the wife served and Jones claiming to rule his house. The prosecution flags expected sensational testimony as it builds its case against Jones.

South Carolina Jones Shorty Wanda Withera Sfre Jones New Orleans Ira Fannie Ruddy Io

Cooper's New Discovery Medicine Draws Big Crowds in New York

The crowds gather at stores where Cooper promotes his medicine claiming rapid relief for stomach trouble and general weakness. Testimony from Mira Charles Trenach of Debrosces Street and her husband states long-term health improvements after using the product, noting digestion, rheumatic pain, and energy gains. They credit Cooper Dayton Ohio with distributing the remedy and urge others to try it.

St Druggints New York Eves Cooper Eyer Laiere Durin Coopers Theory Isinerabia Date Ang Bern Mr. Cooper Coe Dayton

The Real Menace of Pistol Toting

A magazine piece by Marquis examines eight Union City night riders and a Nashville murder trial of the Coopers, highlighting law and order themes. It spotlights Jack London’s Martin Eden as the issue’s lead story and promises a strong Lincoln Number feature.

Don Marquis Uncle Remus the Home ReeHodt Lake Tennessee South Carmack Nashville Union City Tenn Coopers Marquis Jack London Martin Eden

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