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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1909

Page

10

No Appointment Yet Determined in Governor Brown's Plan

Governor elect Joseph M. Brown spoke in Atlanta about upcoming state appointments in the miltary department. He said no decisions have been made and no executive appointments will be acted on until about June 1. He urged applicants to file between May 25 and June 1, noting he will be traveling and can only review correspondence upon return. He praised public cordiality and expressed hope for improved conditions for laborers and farmers as the economy strengthens.

Joseph M. Brown Atlanta Macon Safderavile Wrighteville Miilery Department Dropagal

Gov elect Brown visits Sandersville

Gov elect Brown arrives in Sandersville Ga at 2 pm amid a large citizen delegation. After luncheon with Col G H Howard he tours Farn Crest Dairy and meets Mayor A W Byran before an evening reception. A courthouse speech is set for 10 am tomorrow as the public greets the visiting governor.

Sandersville Schedux Bred Brown G. H Howard Farn Crest Dairy Uni Ind A. W. Bvana Clarke

Doctors to Gather in Vommerce Ga Ninth District Meeting

Dr WE Hardman counselor of the medical faculty for the ninth congressional district calls a physicians meeting in the district. A program has been prepared of interest to the medical profession and all who are involved are urged to attend.

Vommerce WE. Hardman Qhae

Cameo Rings Return as a Fashion Trend

Fashion cycles bring cameos back as a prized ornament for men and women. The article notes the renewed vogue of cameo rings and other cameo jewelry, promising they will please with their classic appeal and happy expression of style.

Farmers Union Targets New York Cotton Exchange

National President Charles Barrett vows to trim the exchanges claws and press for reforms in Washington. He and other union leaders plan testimony before congressional committees to curb dishonest exchange practices and oppose discrimination Immigration. Delegates arrive in D C to push for legislation restricting speculative trading and to critique the Bureau of Corporations delay in releasing the exchange report.

New York Cotton Exchange Charles §. Barrett Farmere Eien Washington D. C Barrett Farmers Union New York Exchange Congress Menteg Solomon Washington Cerricrans of the Union Washington G D. C Farmers’ Educations and Cooperative Union Agricultura Committee House C. S. Barrett C T. Ladson Atlanta Farmers’ Union R. F. Duckworth Georgia J. Lee National Executive Committee J. M. Seffords Oklahoma W. T. Londermilx Texas D. J. Neil W. A. Morrie Alabama McAllister Louisiana Wilson Hetton Sommer Dallas Teass Asesse Gouneel Ladson Themise Bureau of Corporations Tmey Lea Geores War Har _bin Toccoa

Heavy Bonds For Men Involved In Assault Case

In Culbreon North Carolina on February 23 reports say unfounded rumors of lynching followed an alleged assault on J Robinsons daughter dated January 29. Two youths Hill Londermuk and James Monday were arrested with others. Monday remains in Murphy jail on $2,000 bond and Londermuk bond set at $200. Other alleged assailants have been arrested.

Culbereon N.C J. Rovinson Jantary Hill Londermiik James Monday Bill Londermitk Mish Robinson Londenmuk Murphy Londermuk

Foot to Leave Macon for Hotel Management Move

Macon Ga February 23 Special Foot is soon to leave his place with the Davil hotel at Jacksonville and will move to Macon where he will take the management of the hotel His brother William Foot who has been in charge of the Lanierian rites or so excited it will take one avenue vacant in sackwoavaie Hee Who Lew Stee bean Suckacaville will return to Macon.

Foot Macon Davil Jacksonville Wiliam Foot Lanieraince Hthrites Seckwoavaie Mactan

Boys Camped In Woods Found Safe By County Officer

Wesley Cannon and Nelson Williams, both 13 and 12, of Edgewood, were located by County Officer John Oliver near the Campbell Fulton county line after three days missing from home. They traveled with blankets, fishing gear, and a shotgun and rifle, saying they simply wanted to camp out. Their parents expressed relief as the boys were taken home.

Aince Frenay Wesley Canton Nelson Wiliams Edgewood John Oliver Campbell and Fulton Wesley Cannon 5. C Cannon Chattanooga Nelson Williams Jr HE. L. Williamz Decatur Nelson Wesley Heath

Leaders visit Atlanta as financiers tour Seaboard lines

Attorney E T Brown hosts breakfast at Piedmont Driving Club for J H McEldowney president of National City Bank New York and other financiers and engineers. They tour Seaboard Air Line property and discuss terminal expansion while Atlanta officials join the group and plan further talks with the railroad.

Atlanta Lesbeard Air Line Birmingham Seaboard Air Line New York City E.T. Brown J. H. McEldowney The National City Bank New York Messrs Wright and Sutro Sutro Bros. & Co L. Sevier Seaboard Air Line Railway J. ©. Nelson Aseaboard S. Castes Wanfield Read Miller Ifo Driving Club Mr. Brown W.T. Newman Federal District Court Robert F. Maddox RJ. Lowry W.L. Peel Jona K. Mhttley Frank E Callawas

Brown-tail moth threat warned for Georgia imports

Georgia faces risk from the brown-tail moth spreading via nursery stock imports from Europe. State Entomologist E L Worsham urges inspection and destruction of infested shipments, noting nests found on winter stock and urging readers to send specimens for identification to the state entomologist.

Georgia E. L. Worshant New England Worsham Europe North Africa Western Asia Hay New Enrland

Doctor and druggist tried for cocaine law violation

Recorder Froyles imposed heavy sentences on Dr J J Griffeth and J H Hamby for cocaine law violations. Griffeth, with a South Pryor street officer, held on 500 bond for furnishing a negro with cocaine prescriptions. Hamby, at South Pryor and Garnett, fined 75 for not complying with city ordinances by failing to put cocaine in red foxes and label them poison. Griffeth denied willful violation. the witness said the man was a habitual cocaine user who obtained multiple prescriptions from Griffeth. Clarke's Formulas offered as a palatable, pure tonic, bottled in head, four full quarts 36 delivered.

Froyles J. J. Griffeth South Pryor Street J. H. Hamby South Pryor Garnett Ordinmce Griffeth Oritness Grifeth

Convict Escapes From Ennytet Camps in Campbell County

February 23 report from Fateburn Georgia says Buster Williams alias Oscar Williams a colored man was sentenced to three years for cow stealing and escaped last Sunday night from Campbell County camps. He slipped his shackles and though bloodhounds tracked him Monday morning, rain hindered progress. Traced to Rivertown, heading south, pursuit continued.

Fateburn Buster Williams Oscar Williams Campbell County Mal Rivertown

Patrons Seek Injunction Over Martin Institute Fees

Three patrons of Martin Institute in Jefferson represented by Colane Cody file in Jackson Superior Court for injunction to stop Jackson County Board of Education from paying state funds to the school Their suit claims local admission is denied though the town provides for five months free schooling and demands free admission for their children The case highlights contention over who bears incidental costs and eligibility for free instruction in the district

Martin Institute Commerce Ipe Jefferson Colane Cdoly Jackson Superior Court Oil County Board of Education Jackson County Salt School Atnta

Officer Coogler To Be Retained In Probation Role

Probation Officer Birney J. Coogier will continue supervising men on probation for drinking and aiding families affected by alcohol abuse. The ordinance committee discussed repealing the office creating this post, with Alderman Roberts and Chief Jennings backing the effort.

Birney J. Coogier Ateo Coogier Charles M. Roberts Henry Jennings Polices Department

City council debates humane officer to replace probation role

Aldermen discuss adding a humane officer and abolishing the probation officer post. Officer Coogler’s work praised by some, while others urge broader needs and caution on staffing. Joseph Leagan presents reports of alcohol-related rehabilitation. Final plan seeks 3900 funding for a humane officer as Captain Burke advocates the change.

Monument to Col Price urged by North Georgia College friends

Georgia, February 23. At a board of trustees meeting resolutions praised Col William Pierce Price long service as director of affairs at North Georgia Agricultural College DeFuniak? No, De hionega. The idea to erect a monument to Price was endorsed by Hon H H Perry who called Price a strong supporter of education in the state stating no Georgia man of the past fifty years deserves more honor for service and character.

Georgia Gennesrile Apeelall North Georgia Agricultural William Pierce Price Colonel Price of Education Atate Dehionega H. H. Perry North Georgia Agricultural College

Teachers of Atlanta May Live Outside City

At the monthly meeting of the board of education tomorrow afternoon, Superintendent William d Slaton, absent since November due to illness, will urge naming a definite date to hold the examinations of applicants for teachers’ pieces in the new schools. The board seeks to attract the best teaching talent and applicants will not be barred for living outside Atlanta.

Monntaly Board of Education William d. Slaton Tdocation Attenta

Atlanta Auto Show Seeks Sanction From Major Bodies

President E W Gans of the Atlanta Auto Trade Association has written to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers Averlong Motor Car Manufacturers Association Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers and the Motor Car Manufacturers' Associations seeking sanction for the Atlanta show to be held after November A joint committee on arrange rental adopted a resolution and Gans expects replies next week If endorsed Atlanta would join leading auto show cities and become the Souths auto center with dates likely around Thanksgiving coinciding with Savannah races and local attractions by late November

E. W. Gans Atlanta Auto Trade Association Atlanta J. G. Cohan GW. Hanson 4. H. Nunnally C. J. Ryan H. Inmex Alamo Atta Trade Association Fulton County Automobiie Club Gann Georgia Savannah

First Day of Southern Negro Anti Saloon Congress Held in Atlanta

The first day of the Southern Negro Anti Saloon Congress opened at People’s Tabernacle on Faun Street in Atlanta. Rev A S Jackson chaired the session with devotions by Rev A McIver. Speakers included Rev L Jobson Rev P Bryant Rev John White and Attorney William Harrison of Oklahoma. The program featured afternoon and evening sessions with debates on the saloon and society crime temperance evangelism and temperance development.

People's Tabernacle Faun Street Atlanta Jackson Congress A. McIver L. Jobson PJ. Bryant D.D John E. White D.p William Harrison Oklahoma H. D. Canady Kelly Miller Howard University Washington, D R. E. Joney Southwestern ‘Christian Advocate New Orleans FB Willawie C. Maxanning Hilton James Dean Jacksonville Pin Pimcussion James M. Connor Portmith Griggs Nashville Tenn B. F. Miley Dallas Tex

Address by Dr. Poteat at Brenau Greeted as Special

The annual Brenau literary address will be delivered February 23 by Dr. Edwin M. Poteat president of Furman University Greenville SC. Dr. Poteat is regarded as a prominent educator and public speaker in the south.

Poteat Neaviie Brenau Edwin M Poteat Purman University Greenville S.C South

Deputy Sheriff Dead After Election Night Shooting

Henry Champaigne, deputy sheriff of Martin parish, was shot Saturday by Albert Despit during an election event and died today from his wounds at Hotel Tiow. Despit is held on the charge related to the killing.

New Orcasa Henry Champaigne Martin Parish Albert Despit Breaux Braga Daspit

Affray Turns Deadly in Waytrost Georgia

A double incident near Douglas leaves Beeman Goodyear dead and Robert Heald gravely injured after shots fired by young Lyter and R. V. the bay as they fled a refused admission altercation. Sheriff Ricketson holds three suspects including two women. inquest begins.

Waytrost Beeman Goodyear Southern Express Company Douglas Stleget Hi Fame Dovotes Robert Heald Grady County Sherif Hickergon S Poser Mattie Lytes Dele Lytes Lene Highemth Young Lyter May Story Wens Ne Was Day Douglas Holing Works

Postoffice Building Construction Advances in Aroericus Georgia

Work on the postoffice in Aroericus Georgia advances with deglating of operations completed this afternoon. Contractors expect to finish by January next, though the project may extend to saxiter. The building costs about 360,000 and fronts principal streets with gray brick and Indiana cement.

Postoffice Aroericus Americaevar Uaid Saxiter Tnes Princispal

Bond Issue Defeated in Lawrenceville Election

Lawrenceville voters rejected a 990,000 bond measure to finance road improvements by county labor. About 8,200 votes were needed to authorize bonds, but only 1,685 votes favored the proposal. County commissioners plan to fund road work by taxation and, per prison-commission rules, Gwinnett will receive twenty five convicts for public works.

Lawrencevaie Geinnett County Ccurch Bonda G&t Texation Prison — Commission Gwinnett

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. K. Hawkes Co Opticians Whitehall Brown Washington County Maier & Berkele National Farmers’ Union Sy A Ll E. T. Brown Piedmont Driving Club Istate Rountree Patrons Enjoin School Coogler Council Alderman Roberts Jennings Coogter Joseph Leagan Associated Charities Alderman Huddleston Ordinance Coopler Huddleston Joseph F. Burke SJ. Coogi Ek Col. Price House of Ill Fame Atlanta National Bank Cotton States
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