Remarkable ad lead to Georgia clothier midweek sale impact
Charles King & Co at 30 and 32 Decatur Street saw a midweek bargain sale via The Constitution. The half page ad attracted out-of-town orders and new local customers, boosting daily newspaper advertising as a powerful sales tool for the big clothing and notions house. The promotion drew Georgia and southern state orders, prompting renewed daily ads. Meanwhile the Bijou hosted George M Cohan's company and Wells shows with notable performers Mary Marble Otis Harlan and John W Dunne, delivering strong theater runs and acclaimed performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Kingsbery & Co
Ealers
Decatur Street
Fim
Anelr
Charles 5
King Every & Co
Hlf. McConnell
McConnell
Atlanta
Georgia
Kingsberg & Co
Seaich
Charlie Hoyt
Wells-Dunne-Harlan
Caroline Mickel-Hoyt
Wells House
Mr. Wells
Little Chip
Otly Harlan
Mary Marble
John W. Dunne
Grace Holmes
Otis Harlan
Robert Harty
Pearl ‘Tormis
Rumor of 350000 Gift to West End Church Denied
Father O X Jackson pastor of St Anthony chapel says a report that Mrs Robert Gruses widow of Henry Blant donated 35000 to the West End church is false He is handling fundraising for the new church planned at Gordon and Ashby streets with work date to be set Bishop Kelley may decide details in Atlanta Sunday and work on the church is not yet begun
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Jackson
H. B. Plant
Father O. X Jackson
St. Anthony’s Chapel
West End
Robert Gruses
Henry Blant
St. Anthony Chapel
Kelley
Atlanta
Gordon and
Ashby Streets
Heaters The Grand Presents Nat Goodwin In A Gilded Fool
Nat Goodwin returns for two nights at the Grand in his signature role Chauncey Short in A Gilded Fool. The production features an American themed plot and a refined cast, promising a classic comedy experience for fans and followers of Goodwin.
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Nat Goodwin
Mr Goodwin Beecause
Henry Guy Carleton
Goodwin
Chauncey Short
Hartford Fire Insurance Pay Losses in Baltimore Aid
Hartford Fire Insurance Company agents Perdita and Egleston reported timely adjustment and payment of Baltimore losses. The firm, with strong southern patronage, acts promptly to aid sufferers, as shown in The Constitution’s ninety-fourth exhibit stating the company’s notable strength and popularity. Mr. Thomas Regleston serves as general agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Messrs Perdita and
Egleston
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Connetticut
Atlanta
Thomas Regleston
Leonard Given Contract For New Savannah City Hall
Leonard won the bid to construct Savannah Georgia's new city hall for 205795 dollars. Temporary city administration will operate from the police barracks during erection, as the 103 year old Bey Boulevard exchange remains obsolete. Nearby, morphine overdose claims the life of Jennie Brown in Asheville. Cures Colds in China by Laxative Bromo Quinine is advertised.
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Savannah
Leonard
Nalice Barracks
Bey Cirect
Bul
China
Thursday Midweek Bargain Day Returns To The Constitution
The Constitution publishes special midweek bargain day ads from Atlanta's leading merchants on Thursday. After a successful first event last week the second midweek sale day is expanding shopper options and relief for merchants. The marketing initiative originated with The Constitution's advertising department at the behest of principal local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Likre
the Constitution
New Giant Cotton Compress Prompts Hawkinsville Depot Plans
Hawkinsville and Gap February 9. Tracks extended to the site of a new immense cotton compress. Machinery arrived and will be set as soon as possible. The plan includes a union passenger station with entrances near The Dispatch and News. The present depot to be used as union freight depot by multiple lines. Central of Georgia Railway runs parlor cars Atlanta to Macon with selective schedules, improving service between the cities.
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Hawkinsville
Gap
Dispatch and News
Commerce Street
Brown House
Florida Southern
The
Southern
Wrightsville
Tenasile
Central of Georgia Railway
Atlanta
Macon
Central of Georgia Ry
Central of Georgia By
Bond Case May Be Heard Again Raleigh NC
North Carolina plans a Supreme Court rehearing in South Dakota against North Carolina over bonds. Key question centers on how South Dakota can recover from railway stock shares. Governor Aycock refuses to commute a death sentence. several capital cases loom. Cotton and peanut crops rise. tobacco acreage debated. prohibition region expands. Weather warm with fires in longleaf pines and heavy rainfall ends them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
United States Supreme Court
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Democratic
Democratic State Committee
Eo Tar
Hava
American Tobacco Company
Aycock
William Boggan
Prohibition
Aquar dlanNers
Express
Greenspire
Southern Railway
Greensboro Ice and Coal Company
Corporation Commission
State Supreme Court
Bumlay
Here
Life convict escapes from Chattahoochee Camp
Moses Houston, colored, aged about 18, escaped yesterday from the Chattahoochee Brick Company camp by the river where he served a lifetime sentence. He was sent from Savannah and has been in the penitentiary three years. A $50 reward is offered for his apprehension. Description notes his yellow skin, chunky build, round eyes, about 5 feet 4 inches tall, ~130 pounds.
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Moses Houston
Chattahoochee
Chatta
Noochee
Houston
Savannah
Brick Company
GOP Convention Set for Thursday Noon in City
The fifth congressional district GOP convenes at noon Thursday in the city. A request to use the port house was declined, and the Colored Odd Fellows hall at 2% Piedmont avenue was chosen as meeting place. The main business is the nomination of a candidate for the district in the upcoming election.
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Fanta
Fulton County
Fifth District
Meade
Theodore Roosevelt
Mark Hanna
Georgia
G.o. P
Marshallville
Athens
Rome
Waycross
Daneon
West Point
Barnesville
Gainesville
Theodore Hoosevelt
Cport House
Colored Odd Fellowshell
Piedmont Avenue
Pued
C. F. Goree
Patti to Rest Several Days
Mme Patti and her company cancel at least one engagement due to colds from damp weather in New Orleans and Atlanta. Patti will stay in Atlanta until recovered, Richmond show canceled, travel to Washington planned next, baritone Claud Cunningham hoarse, Baron Cedarstrom recovering from a cold.
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Mme. Patt
New Orleans
Atlanta
Patt
Piedmont Hotel
Richmond
Telegraph
Mme. Patti
Washington
Claud Cuningham
Baron Cedarstrom
Mme Patti
Judge Burns Denies Injunction to Lanham in Dodge Case
Houston February 9 Judge Burns refused to grant an injunction against Governor Lanham to block the removal of Charles F. Dodge a New York perjury suspect. Dodge who had been held in Texas posted 10000 bond and was freed pending appeal from Burns ruling in the injunction suit brought by Judge Dodge.
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Burns
Co. F. Dodge
Houston
Tex
Charles F. Dodge
New York
Texas
United States Ipstich
Dodge
Lanham
Honest Doctor Endorses Postum Over Coffee
A prominent Southern physician with 51 years of practice urges patients to switch from coffee to Postum. He credits Postum with curing indigestion and nervous exhaustion caused by long coffee use, notes personal improvement, and guarantees relief or a refund if directions are followed. The ad-like endorsement promotes Postum as a healthful beverage and references The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
America
Wellville
Atlanta Prepares for National Education Association Meeting
Atlanta readies for the National Education Association convention to meet February 23 to 25. The city recently added 3500 to support expenses and hospitality, with a total of 1 000 dollars from the aldermanic board. Delegates from every state will attend, including presidents, college leaders, city superintendents, and teachers, as hotels fill and elaborate programs are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Department of Superintendence
National Education Association
Greinors Mansion
Woman's Federation of Clubs
Capial City Club
A Splendid Showing by the Maine Insurance Company
The Springueia Sire and Maine Insurance Company of Springfield Massachusetts has issued its annual statement. Founded in 1849, it is now over 50 years old and reputed for fair dealing. In Atlanta its representatives are C L Stoney Co and Colonel E W McCerren, both well known among insurance men. The officers invite close scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springueia Sire and Maine Insurance Company
Springfield
Massachusetts
Mire and Marine Insurance Company
Atlanta
Messrs. C. L. Stoney & Co
E. W. McCerren
Mesars
L Stoney & Co
Fraud Indictments Hit Edward Sniffen in Wall Street Case
New York February 9 A three day investigation led to three indictments against Edward Sniffen age 33 for defrauding western property developers. He allegedly charged large fees to float bonds at par with trust companies and guarantors. Solffen faces four charges of using soils for fraud. Conspiracy charges name Quarles Francis Hillips president of the Corporation Trust Company Delaware. Arrest warrants were issued and postoffice inspectors say about 300 000 involved.
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Edward Sniffers
New York
United States Grand Jury
Edward Sniffen
Solffen
Quarles Francis Hillips
Corporation Trust Company
Delaware
Wall Street
Postoffice
Hart's New School Commission Named in Hart County
Hart county board of education elected Professor Howard Pearman as county school commissioner at Hartwell Georgia on February 9. Pearman is described as a man of exalted character and strong educational attainments and currently serves as principal of Howersville High School. Retiring Hon. J. R. Stephens has long been active in Georgia educational matters.
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Hart's New School Commission
Hartwell
Board of Education of
Hart County
Howard Pearman
Pearman
Howersville High Schael
J. R. Stephens
Georgia
Fire destroys barn in Huntsville amid arson probe
In Huntsville Alabama on February 9 a large barn owned by St Mayhew and leased to J J Bradley burned after noon. It contained about 1000 tons of hay and caused roughly 2000 dollars in loss. It is the third barn of the portics line destroyed in ten days all believed to be arson. Police describe a man seen leaving the third barn moments before the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
St. Mayhew
J. J. Bradley
London Pastor Accepts Call to Indiana Avenue Church
Rev Campbell Morgan, the London preacher, has received a call from the Second Presbyterian church of Indiana avenue and Twenty-first street Chicago. He dug the call up for advisement.
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London
Witnesses Fined In Court In Lenoxeste Blind Tiger Case
Charles and William Moseley, colored, arrested Sunday by city detectives for operating a blind tiger at Lenoxeste Auburn avenue and Bel street were tried yesterday before Recorder Nash Broyles. Charles Moseley was fined 2575 and William Moseley’s case was dismissed. Three witnesses who testified against them had casts, and were brought before the court. Fred Marian, colored, charged with stabbing Charles Moseley, was sent to the Tower. E Ormond on assault with intent to murder. His preliminary inquiry was set for this afternoon. Bud Burks and Lula Moore, both colored, were each fined 1575 or thirty days in the stockade by Judge Brosles for disorderly conduct. The Moseleys had reported the cases to police frequently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
William Mosele
Clty
Lenoxeste
Auburn Avenue
Bel Street
Nash Broyles
Charles Moseley Beng
Wiliam Moseley
Fred Marian
Charles Moseley
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Charles S.kingsbery and Company
Greet Atlante Firm
Jerry J
Hellen P. Coban
ORD Fire Insurance Co
Asheville
N.C
Misa Jennie Brown
Slagia House
Maier & Berkele
Whetchall
Eastman
Kodaks
Kodake
Wakehall Street
Russia
G.o.p.’S
C. P. Goree
Patti
Knabe
Phillips & Crew CO
Peachtree St
Atlanta, Ga
National Educational Association
Soer
Title Guarantee and Trust Co
Empire Building
Curtis Drug Coa
Mallary
John M. Miller Co
Marletta Street
Ejiseman Bros
Whitehall
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