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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1909

Page

6

Montgomery Named Rate Expert for Railroad Commission

George F Montgomery of Marietta, longtime railroad commission secretary and former stenographer, was appointed rate expert by the commission at 3000 dollars annual salary, effective March under the Candler law. Campbell Wallace, already with the commission, becomes secretary at 2000 dollars a year.

George F Montgomery Marietta Railroad Commission Ita Montgomery Rallroad Commission Candler Campbell Wallace Wallace Commission Wood Service

Bitten by mad cat in Pembroke February incident

Pembroke resident was bitten on the hand by a mad cat this afternoon about four miles south of town. Mr Thomas Osteen Sr was reported to be in the area and the injured person was taken to Atlanta for pasteurization treatment.

Pembroke Thomas Osteen Sr Hera Atlanta

Piedmont Power Company Franchise Heads to Council

The electric committee will report favorably next Monday on the Piedmont Power Company franchise. It allows use of streets for conduits and poles, provides gross receipts taxes with staged rates, and ends payments if the city builds its own plant. The firm must begin within 180 days and supply power within two years.

Piedmont Power Company Electric Light General Council Atlanta London Raten

Daily Trains to Washington Under Southern Railway Schedule

The Southern Railway runs four daily trains from Atlanta to Washington with departures at 1215 am and other times, including a 206 pm and 8455 pm service. An extra special train for the presidential inauguration is set for Tuesday March 2 with Pullman sleeping cars dining car and first class coaches. Reservations are via James Freeman district passenger agent or the city ticket office at No Peach Tree street on the Viaduct.

Washington Southern Railway Atlanta Isoam New York New Orleans James Freeman Peach Tree Street

Southern Railway No 38 to Washington has two sections

Southern Railway will run two sections on No 38 to Washington leaving Atlanta at 11 am Sunday February 28. Dining car service will be available on both trains. Reservations and ticket purchases are urged today Saturday.

Southern Roailway Washington Atlanta

Federation of Trades to condemn court in Atlanta event

The anniversary gathering of the Atlanta Federation of Trades will occur on the fourth Tuesday in March at Federation Hall. Resolutions condemning the federal court’s sentences on Gompers, Mitchell, and Morrigan will be presented and adopted. Invitations will go to Atlanta leaders for attendance and participation. Jerome Jones chairs the arrangements committee. Talks will include nonmember speakers and city labor leaders. Sergeant-at-Arms Hewitt declines reappointment. BE. Ls Patham of the Printers Union fills the vacancy.

Atlanta Federation of Trades Federation Hall Gompers Mitchell Morrigan Federal Washington Atlanta Committee of Jerome Jones Pressmens Union

The Terminal Heaven Subject For Dr Little

The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association rooms at 31 West Alabama street host Dr AeA Lite tle Sunday afternoon at 3 30. His final talk in a series follows topics The Chief Dispatcher The Track and The Motive Power. The session promises uplifting content, enthusiastic singing, and strong instrumental leads.

Aea Litetle Railroad Young Men Chiie- van Association Alabama Street Heaen

Repeat Sermon by Dr A Little at Morning Service

At the next Sunday morning service Dr A Little will repeat the sermon he preached at Westminister Presbyterian. His trial sermon on Hope impressed the congregation, leading to his eventual appointment. Professor WH B Barnes will lead a special musical program for the occasion.

Westminster Presbyterian Church WH B Barnes

Mail Order Department a vital store force

The article extols a large mail order department serving distant customers by postcard or stamp. It highlights prompt, direct service with experienced staff, careful merchandise judgment, and no delay in filling orders. It invites customers to deal directly with Atlanta store for convenient, thorough service.

Charles Branan Likely to Succeed as Carnegie Library Trustee

Charles Branan a prominent grocer is expected to replace George P Howard as a trustee of the Carnegie Library. Howard’s term ends the first Monday in May and no trustee from the first ward currently exists under a council ordinance requiring one trustee per ward.

Charles Branan George P Howard Carnegie Woray Wr Howard General Council Howard Ia Bianan Young Mens Library Assocation Carmegie Hbrary

Rich Moore Caught Near Warrior Creek After Moultrie Killing

Rich Moore, a young white man, who killed Robert Wesh at his farm in Moultrie County before Christmas and had been a fugitive, was captured last night in a relative’s home on Warrior Creek near Worth County. Officer W J Foote made the arrest after pursuing Moore for some time, following a $200 reward. The Webb murder shocked the county with little provocation reported.

Moultrie Rich Moore Robert Wesh Warrior Creek Worth County W J Foote Webb Moore

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