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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1909

Page

9

Theater denounced at Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta sermon

At the Baptist Tabernacle a revival speaker denounced the theater as a demoralizing force. Dr Broughton and evangelist J J Wicker urged Congregation to oppose theater going, citing moral decay, a lax public taste, and examples from actors and plays. They cited Richmond and other cities, urging reforms.

The Baptist Tabernacle Broughton Evangelior J. J. Wickar Tebernacle Acesas Broughtop Tabernacte Church Atlanta Wolng Iris Pepera Hijou Bijou Agalyl Richmond Atlante

Boll Weevil Threat to Georgia Cotton

The boll weevil is projected to reach Georgia in four years, with state entomologist B L Worsham leading efforts to develop a resistant cotton variety. Georgia agriculture, dominated by over 200 mills and seed buyers, hinges on protecting crops as researchers monitor seed movement from infected districts and plan experimental plantings to deter the pest.

Georgia State Entomologiet B. L. Woraiam Minarsippi Dijen Alsdamenne Georgis Worsham Vienna Popex

The Singer Tapestries Advertised in Atlanta Store

An advertisement from the Aloger store at No. 78 Whitshall Street, Atlanta, promotes planning five large pictures by needlework on a Singer machine. It features a woman's work illustrating the discovery of French and Spanish influence during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Aloger Whitshall Street Atlanta

Bond Issue Vote Set For March Meeting In Alabama

Fragmentary OCR shows a bond issue vote of 160000 dollars for roads and bridges in a Montguindy Alabama area. A new election is to be held March 2 to be determined.

Fegal Montguindy Ala Pubreary

Funeral of Admiral Cotton Held in Nice

Funeral services are held for Rear Admiral Cotton United States Navy retired who died recently. The body will be cremated and remains sent to the United States aboard a battleship under government escort. Strong public ceremonies mark the proceedings with military honors observed.

Admiral Cotton Nice Warvices Cotton United States Navy United States

Councilman Sparring Supports Reduction of City Council

Alderman Hancock leads a push to cut the general council and city boards from thirty to seven members. Sprattine backs the plan, proposing one councilman per ward and five elected at large, with boards limited to one member from each five district. The move aims to streamline governance ahead of next Monday’s council vote.

Hancock Sprattivne W. A. Hancock Sprettog Mus General Council Spratting Thin Ceven Ech Counciman Prena Hugheston J. T. Wright Steve R. Johnston

Wall Street Building Damaged by Flames

Fire on the second floor of the Wall Street building at 445 Wall Street, occupied by S Isenberg and P Bilson, and damaged Isenberg stock and lower floors. Fire controlled in about 30 minutes. Building owned by the Brown estate sustained considerable damage. exact total not yet estimated.

Tippin S Isenberg Wall Street P Bilson Wall Eison Hilson Teenberg Hixon Isenberg Brown

Body of Negro Girl Found in Garbage

The body of an unknown young woman was found by two boys near a garbage heap at 62 Ponon de Leon avenue. Coroner Donenon and police调查 identified the victim as a likely 16 to 20 year old girl weighing about 120 pounds, reportedly killed with head and face injuries. An inquest is set for 11 o'clock this morning at Cox's Undertaking Establishment to identify her and determine cause of death. She wore a black crevenette coat, light blue welt, blue striped skirt, and pale blouse with black stripes.

Gar Temidenca William Lo Henegck Ponon de Leon Avenue Donenon Cox

Extension work continues on Georgia Florida and Alabama railroad

In Coluhul Ga on February 21 reports say the Georgia Florida and Alabama railroad extension from Quibbert to Elmorough is advancing under full headway with four gangs. A Macon firm handles the project and aims for completion by May 1. Part of the line re Florida Alabama extends toward Charlesville and Tempe with routes and ownership noted. Local plans for a direct line from Cuthbert to Columbus have been debated but appear unlikely under current traction and state arrangements.

Colwhul Pebrumty Georgia, Fiorian and Alsbame Quibbert Elmorough Macon Florida Alabma Valieey Cuthbert Cuartebelle Fie Gault Mexico Tempe Fin T. P. Wiliams Savanneh Columbus Orpheum Oroneum Atraction Marsanty Wilder Mir Wilder

Honeymooners and Big Names Dominate Grand Theaters

A survey of New York stage offerings highlights George M. Cohan’s Honeymooners at the Grand, with its star cast and lavish production. The Blue Mouse and Salome dancer headline the Lyric and Bijou houses, while In Parsama and other new acts showcase at the Grand. The Orpheum presents Wilder’s vaudeville and a strong variety bill, drawing crowds with notable performers and elaborate staging.

Blue Mouse Cat Thet Lyric Theater New York Ware Erin Orchestra Charles Deroten New York Evening World Cat Cave Fitch Rollett Interstate Railroad Teo Hallett Cshots Tien Max Roger Rogers Brothers Ty Joe Kane Wlar 1 Belle of

Mardi Gras Special Trains Reach New Orleans Fans

Special trains carried Mara Gras travelers from Southern and Atlantic & West Point lines toward New Orleans with electric lighting and a New York Special supervised by Pennsylvanian rail, carrying fifty notable leaders. Notable passengers included Mrs Wickermy Law, J. J. Calevert, Mrs S Taylor, Dr Hancork, and many other named travelers.

Mara Geos New Orleans Atlants West Point Itaneimbt Satuday New York Philadelphia Mara Gras Anniajly Allante Omustel C. A. Wicheroham West Point Road Mrs. Wickermy Law Ethel Wickersham Clarence J. Wickertahammy Annin Laurie Brew Jack Wilson Ea McCandtase Atlanta New Orleano J. A Zenaker Josh 3. Wiodsite G Shepera T C Cromwell J. Calevert F J Hernéon S Taylor D $ Ghondter J L. McLendon Judge Bioodworth W. Y. Harper SB E Bostic SB E Bostic, Mra C.F Wall Men Herbert Drake Charles Holder Dr. Hancork Eugene Bass D. C. Berk HN. Banta Yeal J S Mackram Mattison Nelson A. Campbell Et McCandiers Henry Henry J. H. Tatlor D. Tobert B. H Hulsey C. BH. Cancley G. C Mise June Selig W. J. Hower J. Carrnil Payne Gun Alien R. Rowland F.C. Debus M. A. Schoolfield R L Northcut P. Betts S.C. Bowles Clarence Leonoldt J. W. Atwood Brs Z. B. Palka Sam ‘Freedman A. W- Glover J. A Warne

Officer Killed Burglars in Columbus Drug Store

Columbus Georgia February 2 Specter Police Officer N N Peaviererasa found Wil Recess a negro burglar in a Tenth Street drug store early this morning. He wrestled the burglar, seized his pistol, and shot him as the assailant lunged. The officer acted to stop a crime and protect the public.

Negro Columbus N. N. Peaviererasa Wil Steset Wits Loueld

Barbecue shooting leaves Bayrés man dead

In Alabama near Litlletan a well known white man named Frank Connell shot and killed a neighbor during a barbecue. A county official stated Connell fired twice before being shot in turn. His daughter Marian Connell faces a separate charge of felonious homicide and endangering a corpse.

Nam Ala John Lacher Bayrés Litlletan Ston Connell Frank Connell Marian Connell

Advertised Letters for Atlantic Ga Rentatflee February List

Advertised letters remaining at the Atlantic Georgia post office for February appear to include numerous names from a Ladies' List and a Men's List. The notices request addressees to claim letters with a 2d class fee and provide the date of sale or collection. some entries show initials, surnames, and mixed spellings.

Atlantic Ga

Miscellaneous Business Listings at Atlanta Stations and Shops

A collage of business names and station listings from Atlanta areas shows manufacturers, suppliers, and service firms including Storch Manufacturing, Eason Art, Palace Theater, and American Art. The fragment also lists station addresses Edgewood and Fort McPherson, with shopper notices and a note about whisky orders and Clarke's Pure Rye.

Atlanta Storch Manufacturing — Company Eason Art Company Verhante Palace Theater Maraball Groosey Company Great Baulem Ott and Paint Company American Art and Nevelty Company Coleend Feate Malimel Cleaning Company Georgie Taanard Rust Company Pista and Rasa Company Atlanta Wall Paper Company Wemend Olgar Copany Star Stare Atlanta Gner Ale Company Merric Supply Company Atlanta Collection Buteau National Manufaceturing and Diatiiting Company Jourist Runautvertising Coupany Culen' & Star Tarmber Company Gate City Forniture Company

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