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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1909
Page
5
The American National Bank of Atlanta highlights its integrity and experienced officers, claiming a long, enviable record and strong reputation for solidity and absolute safety.
Judge J H Thomas of Baxley was appointed by Governor Brtth to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon E L Walker of Pierce County who had been elected to the position. The appointment lasts until the next general election, likely Jan 1 1941, with successor elected and qualified. Other items note Ernest Dart and DeLoach incidents, but focus remains on the Thomas appointment and brief related political moves.
The commission examines acquiring two farms to improve operations, weighing locations in different sections, climate suitability, and equipment costs. With only about $180,000 on hand, officials consider purchasing one 10000 acre farm now and another later, to balance budget and logistics.
Columbus Georgia outlines extensive road work for next year or two. City to use macadam on residential streets and pave Thied Avenue, a main thoroughfare, for about a mile. Oil treatment on Tenth Street eyed to cut dust and bind particles. Council also approves investigation of a bicycle path system within parks and avenues.
Reports from Cuthbert indicate rapid progress on the Georgia Florida and Alabama railroad extension toward Kimbrough. Subcontractor camps along the line say tracklaying could begin in a few weeks if current momentum continues, with the northern expansion already attracting new enterprises to Cuthbert.
In a 1908 Constitution piece, Dooley mocks the outgoing president as a punchline figure. He ribbed Tiddy Rosenfelt and Uncle Mike, with Cabinet antics amid White House rites, and speculated on Taft’s incoming tenure, lampooning political figures and events with sharp, playful satire.
The piece depicts a Scots poet blamed for vanity and misreading public opinion, with Hogan and a political cabinet scene. A curious, humorous monologue questions leadership, perception, and integrity as references to Lincoln and the War era surface amid a joking tirade about a gargoyle label.
The Constitution appeals for funds to repair and furnish the home at 28 York Avenue West End to support two oldest De Bray children aged 17 and 15 after the death of Adele De Bray widow of Policeman Edward Hope-Gray. Five younger siblings face orphanages. estimates say 300 to 400 dollars would cover repairs and living expenses with relatives agreeing to help. Relatives plan to secure care for Katharine 12 and Reseda 17, while an industrial arrangement may take Francis 16 for training. The appeal seeks immediate subscriptions from Atlanta residents to stabilize the family's finances.
February 6 Deputy Constable Robert Draper was shot and instantly killed by a Black man named Jonahicintesna near Paris. Constable Matthews and Bruce Tieneste were attempting to arrest the man on an assault charge when the suspect fled. Authorities fear widespread trouble if the assailant is not captured.
On Sunday at St Luthe's Episcopal Church the rector Rev C S Wilmer will preach a morning sermon titled The Divinity of Christ a clear statement of the Episcopal Church position. An evening sermon will cover Is the Church Worth While and the field of What Is the Church.
Methvin Hardware Store in Columbus, Georgia was burgled Thursday night by two young white men who bored into the rear door off Moravian Alley. Officers found tools used in the break in and a damaged cash register worth several hundred dollars. valuables and knives were taken. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the crime.
Special report notes William King of Ohio has leased 3000 acres west of St George Georgia to drill test oil wells. King, an oil expert, says he plans to strike oil here and expects to begin work by mid year with aims to start ballasting the project in June.
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