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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1909

Page

10

Farewell Dinner Honoring Dr Landrum by The Ten

Dr W W Landrum pastor of Pint Baptist Church in this city, recently invited to pastor Broadway Baptist of Louisville Ky, was honored at an elaborate dinner by The Ten Club at the Piedmont Hotel Atlanta. Thirty intimate friends attended as Governor Terrell presided and toasted Landrum with tributes from judges, professors, and civic leaders. The event featured place cards with portraits, engraved signatures, and a closing cup toast, reflecting a strong sentiment of respect for the guest of honor.

W W Landrum Pint Baptist Church Broadway Baptist Church Loutavila Ky Paget of Nonor Piedmont Hotel Lanceum Merritt Poetum Benquet Taft Wae Minater Reed William Warren Landrum Atlanta Landim Terrell Weir Dddae Powell Axeclate Justica Coure of Appeals O. Nfot Grey Whfon of_ men Baca W Campin I Berlipen Af Aesta Tre Benen Juage Questa

Sheriff Seeks Mance De Loach in Habeas Corpus Case

Atlanta resident Mance De Loach is wanted by Balls County Sheriff for alleged shooting of two men over a decade ago. Habeas corpus proceedings were begun and a hearing before Judge Reid DeLoach was continued while requisition papers and Governor Barth’s investigation are awaited. DeLoach’s attorney plans to contest the papers as authorities move to transfer him to South Carolina, where he warns he would be killed if tried.

Mance de Logeh Atlanta Reid DeLoach Lauven South Carolina Besfore Jates Reid Gouth Cars Barth DeLosch Raya

Baby Burned Alive by Little Playmate in Georgia Farm Fire

News from Georgia reports a white woman Mrs Leander Saturday tied her child to a chair near a fireplace to keep warm and accidentally burned the child fatally. The fire damaged the house but the family narrowly escaped with all other belongings intact on the Williams farm.

Ada Bolle of Georgia Railway Leander Tattnall J W Williams

Repousse Silver Revival at Elegant Silver Show

A revival of repousse silver showcases attractive pieces with a rich appearance. The display highlights gracefully shaped items and a large selection of elegant new silver, much of it featuring repousse work.

Negro agent charged with robbing mails in Georgia

Archibald C Brown a negro mail agent on the Atlanta Augusta route is in Fulton county jail charged with robbing mails. Investigators traced two letters with money missing and a later envelope marked money found on a delivery table. Brown was arrested near Augusta after a failed attempt to flee aboard a train and was placed in jail in default of bond.

Archibald C .Brown Atlanta Augusta Georgia Wad Fulton County Archibald Ron Secret Service Ten Maitry Brown Redan Autelde Bannerman Barry Aspun

Plans Under Way for Interurban Lines Promoter Says

J Manses of the Macon street Tailway Mues, promoter of an interurban railway, left yesterday for New York to complete financing for the enterprise. He said new electric lines from Atlanta to Macon and Albany would be built in time to supply power to Central Georgia Power Company’s big plant on the Ocumulges river, according to Lloyd Shoaim.

Massec Bison J Manses Macon Street New York Atlanta Macon Albany Central Georgia Power Company Lloyd Shoaim Ocmiulges

Temperance lecture sparks local WCTU chapter in Florence Atkins honor

Mrs Florence Atkins of Nesbville Tennessee delivered an engaging temperance talk at the Methodist church in Wrightsville Georgia last night. An immediate afterword she organized the local chapter of the Woman Christian Temperance Union to be known as the Florence Atkins chapter in her honor.

Wrightaville Florence Atkins Neshville Tenn Atzing Womone Christian Temperance Union

Dam Project Aims to Power Meson and Nearby Cities

A large dam construction plan seeks to supply electricity to Meson and surrounding towns. The project is expected to take about three years to finish and will fund power for lights across the area.

Falls and Death at New Postoffice Building

Two iron workers fell from a derrick on the fifth floor during construction of the new post office in Atlanta. Thomas Wynn, 24, died after being found unconscious and transported to Grady Hospital. Wynn previously lived in Columbus and left a wife and two children. The accident halted work as a smaller derrick failed, causing the boom to drop and strike Wynn. He died within an hour at Atlanta Hospital. Wynn had worked on the project seven months and was active in the National Association of Bridge and Structural Workers.

Thoma J. S Wynn Derrick Scott Street Columbus E ‘Twynn Rodlyi WM Patterson & Son Wynn Wesl Wynn Howae Deneath Grady Hospital Wysa Atlanta Wospstal National Association of Bridge and Structural Workers Anton Hoe Red Man Odd Georgia Association of Life Maggers George MM. Hope Hugh M Wiliet J May Alfred Newett WE Hawkins FE Siadsen C. C Moses Foreman George ML Hope Atlante Willet Ees Schloner Prudential Hia Nowell Netloweal Boston Mass Georgia Ben Williams United States Canada Hugh M Wilet H .Bagley Bagley

Souther n Railway Announces March Fourth Inauguration Tickets

The Southern Railway sets sale dates February 28 and 29 and March 2 and 3 for inauguration travel from all points. Round trips priced 26 or more travelers at 2.90 per person, individuals 18.00. Tickets valid to March 4, depart Washington by midnight. James Freeman, District Sales Agent, Atlanta, Ga, available for details.

Southern Railway Inalmit Wash- Irgioh Atlanta James Freeman Attante Ga

Ministers Attend Missionary Institute in Titton

About forty ministers from the Valdosta district gathered in Titton to attend the Bible and Mission Institute. Rev Grong Alexander and others delivered expository lectures and sermons amid morning, afternoon, and evening exercises. District plans include evangelistic campaigns in unoccupied territory for the year.

Titton Bible and Mission Institute of Valdosta District Grong Alexander DD Valdosta Hava Smith Reece Colson Glenn Wri van Elliott Fain Ryder Griner Michael Chatfield Aforgan JA Harmon Afp Fatn Sparks Aistrict

Texas House Defeats Prohibition Measure in Vote

Auntin Texas February 6 the house defeated by 86 to 44 a resolution to subvert statewide prohibition by a popular vote. The prohibition measure failed by two votes short of a required two-thirds majority.

Auntin Texas

Fall accident claims life of McLendon aged 24

Herschell McLendon a hostler for Southern Rosa at Terminal Station died after a week of spinal injuries from a fall on January 28. He resided at 163 Marietta Street, survived by his widow and nine month old son. Funeral and interment set for Elberton, Georgia. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.

Herschell & Mccendon Southern Rosa Terminal McLendon Marietta | Street Tie Herachella Jr Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Hms Patterson & Son Elberton

Cornerstone laid by Bryan at Tampa

In Tampa Florida February ceremonies William J Bryan laid the cornerstone of a Young Men's Christian Association building. He told the audience the work of the association was to train young men mentally spiritually and physically and urged the students of the Southern college at Batherlapathia to pursue higher learning as he prepared to depart north.

Tampa Fla William J Bryan Young Mans Christian Association India Moon Afen Christian Association Southern College Batherlapathia Ana North Tantebt

Evangelist J J Wicker To Lead Two Week Campaign

Evangelist John J Wicker of North Massachusetts arrives to conduct a two week revival at Baptist Tabernacle. He will preach Sunday morning at 11 and Sunday night, with daily services at 3 pm and 7 30 pm. Music directed by Mr Boatman and Mrs Boatman.

John J Wicker Northfia Mass Baptist Tabernacle Wil Mr Wicker Inga Tabernacle Bec CG Boatman

Rome men indicted for cruelty to animals in Romeo

February indictment names George Ward and Alonzo Adams, two white men of East Rome, accused of torturing a hop and tearing its legs from its body to win a wager. A similar attempt with a rooster failed. Also advertises Pep-To-Lac as a refreshing non stimulant drink for five cents.

Rome George Ward Alonzo Adams Ward Adams Raiaing Bic

Missionaries in Trouble in Congo Case

Secretary of State Hasan and Rev H Gheater of Nesnyllie, representing the Southern Presbyterian Missionary department, seek an investigation by General Handley at Boma into the trial of American missionaries charged with Mbel. They report on native labor tax operations and Bakuba famine caused by limited time for crop cultivation amid the Congo Free State tensions.

Washington Hasan H Gheater Nesnyllie Southern Presbyterian Church Handley Boma Congo Free State Tno Mbel

Scoville Café Opens at Noon with French Chef Atendance

The Scoville Café opens today at noon featuring excellent music and a French chef in attendance. Located at 55 West Mitchell, the city’s finest restaurant in a refined dining scene.

Scoville Cafe W. Mitchell

Orphans Die In Blaze At Hawker Memorial Home

A fire destroyed the Hawker Memorial orphanage on the western edge of Battle Creek. Thirty seven children were housed in cottages. three were missing, including Zena McForney and Cealt Quitent both 14, and George Goodenow 13. Heroic efforts saved others as occupants fled. four injured and the six week old baby carried to safety. Property loss estimated at about $50,000. The home, once controlled by Seventh Day Adventists, has been under private subscription.

Battle Creek Hawker Zena McForney Cealt Quitent George Goodenow Roth Kot James Armstrong Mm R & Owen Waa Joh Keallose

New Treaties Approved. Caprun and Norway Join Pact

The article reports that new treaties have been approved involving Caprun and Norway, expanding international agreements and aligning policies with the United States. Details on the exact terms and implications remain limited in the readable text available.

Caprun Eebriary Ark United States Norway

Edmundson to Deliver Sermon in Temple Bapt Church

Rev J T Edmundson of Barboursville Kentucky accepted a call to Temple Baptist Church and will preach the new sermon there tomorrow morning Edmundson arrives in Atlanta for the assignment leading to the Sunday service in the local church community.

T Edmundson Barboursiile Temple Bapual Church Nessermon Edmundson Atlanta

Devotee Preached in Fourteen States Welcomed by New Congregation

A religious figure who preached in fourteen states is described as devoted to the time religion and is believed to be warmly welcomed by his new congregation. The report notes his extensive travels and anticipated reception by local worshippers.

ATKINSON HOME FROM EAST TRIP WITH RECEIVER POLICIES

AW M Atkinson returned to Atlanta after visiting Boston and New York with P B Ark, where they met with security holders of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. Receivers held a conference with department heads to discuss policy and management, with authority to run the system as they deem fit.

WM Atkinson Arkweight Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Atlanta Boston New York Atkinson Circuit Court of Appanishes Revelvers

Opera House Condemned in Fitzgerald Georgia

A city council meeting reports a resolution condemning the opera house as unsafe and unfit for use until properly repaired. The three story wood frame building is a landmark of the colony, erected by the combined Grand Army of the Republic, and includes two large halls and multiple storerooms.

Fitzgerald Committee On Grand Army of the Republic

New Mine Inspector Appointed by Governor Comer

Governor B B Comer announced the appointment of Robert Nell of Weylemaa as mine inspector and commissioned Edward Flynn as chief mine inspector. The action formalizes leadership changes at the mine safety office amid ongoing oversight.

Montsy Sue Sais Comer Han Robert Nell Wylem Aa Edward Flynn

Turman Talks of Sale of the Old Mason Place

The Constitution reports the sale of the old Mason place at the Southern by the Stalward Ahrline to Nebon Morris Company, handled by 5 B Turman & Co. The deal involved W oR Respas and corrections state Kimbrough had no role, with Ferris of Chicago noted for a prior tract sale and a plan for extensive immediate improvements.

Turman Mason Place Nebon Morris Company 5 B Turman & Co Do & B Kimtreigh Respas

Judge Rufus T. Dorsey Laid to Rest in Atlanta

Funeral services for Judge Rufus T. Dorsey were held at Trinity Methodist Church with DeW Lee officiating. The interment followed in Westview Cemetery as a large crowd, including the Atlanta bar, paid final respects to the distinguished attorney. Pallbearers named were Col. P H Brewster, Dr F P Smith, Albert Howell, Arthur Heyman, R O A Bemptil, Howell Irwin, W S D Bunghan, and C D Montgomery.

Rufus T Dorsey Atlante Caprio F P Smith Albert Howell Arthur Heyman RO A Bemptil Howell Frwin Bun¢an C D Montgomery

Genuine Syrup of Figs and Senna Remedy Ad

An old advertising note extols a healthy home through a trusted laxative product. It praises the genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, as an ethical remedy approved by physicians and Well-Informed of the World, available from leading druggists.

Senna Calfornia Fig Syrup Co

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