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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1909

Page

14

Decatur to Build New Public School on Broad Street

Decatur plans a new public school building at Broad and Chandler streets designed by architect Eugene Wachendorff. Estimated cost 18000 with early contractor bids expected. construction slated to begin around May on a two-story structure with eleven classrooms and an auditorium extension.

Decatura Broad and Chandler Streets Eugene Wachendorff Empire Building Decatur Board of Education W F Pettiilo Howell Green EB Seyfeld

Joe Brown First Governor to Visit Echols County

Governor elect Joseph M. Brown plans a tour through Echols County meeting residents in Valdosta and nearby towns. He will visit Bladenville Homer Naylor Milltown and Nashville and attend a banquet, with expectations of strong support and large crowds at each stop.

Joe Brown Echols County Valdosta Joseph M. Brown Wate Atkinson Echols Little Joe' Brown Blatenville Mr Brown Nis Valdosta Homer Wile Naylor Milltown Nashville

Augusta Seeks Legislative Change to Allow Bonding

Augusta plans statewide legislation to allow borrowing against city assets valued at 35 million to fund flood protection along the Savannah River. Mayor Dunbar mobilizes Georgia mayors and boosted city boosters to push the constitutional amendment, following a November boosters gathering about wealth not permitting debt.

Auguste Augusta Savanneh Wo M Dunbar Georgia Boosters Club Zasete

The Grand to House Max Rogers Stars in Panama Wonder

Max Rogers headlines a lavish Grand engagement featuring The Bells of New York and Panama musical comedy. The production promises beauty, melody, and comedy with a 50 member chorus, a top cast led by Edina Wallace Hopper and George M. Cohan music, and a nightly and matinee run through next week. Local reviews celebrate the spectacle despite high costs.

Max Rogers Ugerd Hrathera Joe Rane Bells of New York Cuccassia Way Pinis Dean Meen Delim Jon Hane Marion Stahley Josephine Barrows Eilean Sheridan Avita Sanches Flo May Sihyl Brennan George Lxdecker Charles E Galegher Robinson Newbold William Edmund Philip Legh Henry Lenmar Frank Holmes Alor Kelinman Ang Cohan & Sare Mies Edina Wallace Hopper George M Cohan Boston Mona Anna Hopper Bright Hines Mr Cohan Biswest

Puri-tan-ated Coffee Promotes Convenience and Health Claims

An advertisement extols Puri-tan-ated coffee for ease of use and reduced bitterness. It argues that boiling longer extracts more flavor while avoiding harmful substances, claiming the brand lets housewives brew stronger, less wasteful coffee with healthful effects.

Cesare Develo Phaenea Ves Ying Paige

Automobile Show Promises Success and National Endorsement

President Tho Gans of the Automobile Association says plans for the big show progress smoothly and Atlanta could join the regular show circuit after a March 10 New York conference with National Auto mobiles officers. The event is drawing wide attention and is expected to draw more visitors than past expositions. A note on Jaica Clarke's Pure Rye appears as an unrelated advertisement offering full quarts at five dollars delivered.

Tho Gans The Automobile Association UN Event Ag National Automobic Association Atlanta New York

Four Dead and Score Injured in Eastern Arkansas Tornado

A Tuesday tornado in eastern Arkansas left four dead and many injured as Fisher and Carlisle suffered the worst damage. Fatalities were Fisher residents Jasper Base, William Free, Mrs Effie Stone, Leslie Connell. Property loss is extensive, with relief subscriptions opened at several points.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Fisher Carlisle Jasper William Free Effih Stone Fisher Leslie Connells

Two youths plotted to break the exchange in Chicago

Two 18 year old Michigan City youths confessed to leaving home with a plan to “break the market” and beat the exchange. They yielded $900 and named Carl Taylor and Lloyd Kisner as rivals. Detected by private detectives, their fathers complained leading to arrests in Chicago.

Chicago Adaintant Schuettler Todal Michigan City Wade Carl Taylor Lioyd Klesner Wyetem Mafin

Weather Today Forecast Warmth Across Central Valley and South

Forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions under high pressure near the Mississippi river mouth. Central valley and southern states see clear weather, with a notable drop in temperatures nationwide. St Paul reports the lowest at six degrees.

St Paul

Weather and council dinner talk mix in early cold spell

A fragment reports a cold wave moving from western New York to Maine with light precipitation in the northwest and temperatures near freezing. It humorously follows a local alderman worried about attending a dress suit dinner, rehearsing attire and social bravado amid a rising temperature forecast and municipal events.

Duluth New York Maine Atlante Gopher Hhs Maddox Troon Tam von Herrmann

Colonel Park Woodward Back From Vacation

Colonel Park Woodward general manager of the waterworks department has returned from a three week vacation in Mineral Wells Texas. His health has improved but he suffers from what is believed to be a tumor near the ticker and an operation may be necessary. If required, he will be admitted to St Josephs infirmary for about a week to ten days.

Park Woodward Wexterday Tessas Woodward St Josephes Infirmary

Oklahoma Gas Case Sparks Legislature Critique in Court

In Muskogee on February 26, Judge Edward W Hatch delivered a pointed closing for Kansas Natural Gas Co and Ohio and Delaware interests seeking to bar Oklahoma from piping gas out of the state. He compared the prohibitory law to secession, warned that state property could be removed from the union, and urged equity against oil interests. Attorney General West argued Standard Oil funded the suits as the real party, with the court giving the state 30 days to file briefs and the gas company 30 days to reply.

Muskogee Okla Kansas Natural Gas Company Ohio Delaware Edward W Hatch New York Hatch Union Oklahoma West Aho Standard OM Company Campbell Fle Otc & Reply

Mrs C M Ledbetter Dies Antisaloon Leader Widow

Mrs C M Ledbetter wife of Rev C M Ledbetter the antisaloon evangelist died in Buford Georgia on a Wednesday. Her remains were interred at Wewery Branch according to the notice.

Buford, Ga Pobrauary M Ledbetter M Leavetter Wewery

Postmasters Appointments and Resignations Across Georgia

Postmasters in Georgia named in February notices include Athenton Jasper county Meme Martin, H A Baynes, Faceville Decatur county, Joseph A Wills, Campbell, Shellbluff But county, John N Hatcher, Vaughn Spalding county, and Joseph Reeves. C F Vaughn listed as resigning while L Eicher remains. Washington DC date February 28a.

Washington Georgia Athenton Jasper County Martin Yies H. A Baynes Malgied Faceville Decatur County Joseph A Wills Campbell Dateased Shellbluff But County John N. Hatcher L. Eicher Reaign— OS Vaughn Spalding County Joseph Reeves View C

Black Satin Skirt Sale At Irresistible Price

The $B Store offers black satin skirts at a price that discounts from $13.75 to $17.50. Skirts are described as handsome, well made, and suitable for dressy events. The ad notes elegant waists in black net chiffon lace or jet-bespangled styles to complete a luxe look. Sale starts at 8:30 a.m.

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