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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1909

Page

15

Automobile Supplies Offered By Local Store

A local shop advertises a full line of automotive accessories, top grade oils and gasoline, and all essentials for vehicles. The emphasis is on complete automotive supplies for car owners and repairs.

Convict Granted Visit to Dying Wife in North Carolina

Governor Smith permitted W Thompson, a white convict from Savannah serving seven years for embezzlement, to visit his dying wife in North Carolina under guard. The trip's costs would be covered by Flowers Lumber Co of Jakin, with Thompson recently employed there.

Smith Thompson North Carolina Savara Permiasion

More Trouble Is Made by Negro Soldiers

Watertown N W Feb 27 Colonel Paulding commander of the Twenty fourth Infantry colored stationed at Madison barracks Savketty Harbor today issued an order forbidding the enlisted men from entering that village without first securing a pass. Reward of 100 dollars has been announced by the regiment for the capture of the assailant of Exhth Gambley provided he proves to be a member of the regiment.

Watertown Paulding Twenty Fourth Infantry Madison Barracks Savketty Harbor Teward

Accident injures four at Massachusetts mills

Four men in the machinery department of the Massachusetts mills were injured today. Robert Barnett John Taylor John Meeheffey and Jake Lindsay formed the quartet. Warnete sustained the most serious injuries and was taken to Atlanta this afternoon to be treated by Dr Calhoun, the eye specialist, who will attempt to restore his sight.

Ipecial Jay Massachusetts Robert Barnett John Tayior John Me Heffey Jake Lindsay Warnete Atlanta Dr Calhoun Eye

Thompson and Palmer Inspections Downscaled in Georgia

Major Palmer illnesses delay inspection of infantry companies at Waycross and Valdosta by the Georgia National Guard. General Glas urges postponement. inspections will resume mid next week, with Waycross and Valdosta delayed to late April after other counties complete. Prison commission approves convicts for road work in Brooks and Milltown districts ahead of schedule. Institutions request convicts for campus projects but may wait until system is ready.

Trajor Palmer Glasmer United States Army National Guard of Waycross Valdosta Apri Milltown Lumver Company Milltown Berrien County Brocks County Brooks County Agriculture School Douglas Coffee County Prison Commission State University John C Hart

Gunby Elected President of Florida State Fair Meeting

At the Florida State Bar Association meeting held at the Ponce de Leon hotel in St Augustine, E R Gunby of the Tampa bar was elected president. The Florida Bar Association was formed two years ago.

Jacksonville Fla Florida State Bar Association Ponce de Leon St Augustine Gunby Tampa Florida Bar Association Robert

Florida legal profession marks Gunby as longtime Republican

Ocala’s first president removed the presidency, replaced by Fred Tay era of Tallahassee and Mr Gunby chosen as successor. Gunby, a prominent Florida lawyer, longtime Tamne bar member, and cry attorney, is notable for election that ignores policy. Despite political differences, Gunby enjoys broad esteem statewide and accepted the tribute with thanks.

Derson Ocala Fred Tayera Tallahassee Gunby Florida Legal Professos Tamne Gundy

Boy killed while hunting in Columbus Georgia

George Gregg Sykes aged 11 was accidentally shot while hunting with a friend in Columbus. The rifle muzzle rested on his chest as he reached to adjust a lap robe, the weapon discharged, killing Sykes instantly. Blanchard Battle, the companion, carried the body back to the city.

Sykes Columbus Ga George Gregg Sykes W J Sykes Blanchard Battle

General Young Names His Staff in Savannah

General Laws G Young commander of the Georgia division United Confederate Veterans announced the staff appointments. Adjutant general and chief of staff is Colonel Mitchell King of Savannah, with Assistant Adjutant General Lieutenant Golevei Hoke Smith of Atlanta and numerous lieutenant colonels from cities across the state. This roster includes officers from Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Athens, Augusta, Americus, Rome, Savannah, and other towns, naming roles such as Inspector General, Quartermaster, Commissary, Judge Advocate, Surgeon, Artillery, Ordnance, Engineer, Paymaster, Chaplain, and Camp staff.

Savannah Genera Laws G Young Georgia United Confederate Veterans Mitchell King Golevei Hoke Smith Atlanta JW Wilcox Maconieutenant Colton Lynes R Reaves Athens D ¥ Daney John ‘W .Brumby M J Simmons JE ‘Talmadge Athens SR Susy Charles T Hansell Pharansville Willig Berrien Burroughs Brunswick B . Purses John P Chatfin Columbus George T Murrell Yathew R Tupna Bavannah Thomes Screven Bavanneh D Burke Broxton Ina J N Sims Valdosta

Butterine Plant Burns in Chicago Fire

Fire destroyed the butterine plant of Leith & Co in Chicago absorbing the stock and damaging the lard house. Estimated loss reaches 209,008 with the Neath Street facility heavily affected and authorities investigating the blaze.

Chicago Leith & Co

Taft Pays 27000 for Millets Sheep Shearing Picture

New York February 27 Charles P Taft brother of the president elect bought for 27000 Millets Sheep Shearing the top priced work at Henry Graves sale of oils. Forty nine paintings sold at auction by the American Art Association raising 25250 total. An agent represented Mr Taft. The canvas shows a farm yard corner.

New York

Milledgeville Veteran Joseph Staley Dies at 79

Milledgeville Ga February 27 Special Joseph Staley one of Milledgeville s oldest citizens died today of pneumonia in his eighty feth year. A native of England he came here at age thirty and long ran a hardware business. He served in the War as a Baldwin River company member and had remained active in business until a few days ago.

Milledgevile Ga Joseph Staley Milledgevilles England

Wind Saves Town in Appalachia Va Fire

A favorable wind kept a blaze from wrecking eight stores in the business center of Appalachia Virginia today. The fire did damage but the town avoided total destruction, with insurers estimating losses around 450 000 dollars.

Appalachia Tte

Bryan quits firm and opens solo practice in Atlanta

Attorney Shepard Bryan leaves the Tie Fee ples Bryan & Jordan partnership and plans to open a general practice firm at 1205 1206 1207 Candler Building. He specializes in corporation and insurance law and is a well known Atlanta lawyer with sixteen years practice. He led Fulton county Young Mens Democratic League and held local offices.

Shepard Bryan Forvesre Tie Fee Ples Bryan & Jordan Candler Bryan Atlanta Law Department University of North Carolina Young Mens Democratic League Fulton County Wes Hint

Trade Treaty With Italy and Tariff Concessions

The United States negotiates a supplementary treaty with Italy granting concessions similar to those given to Spain. The agreement lowers duties under the Dingley tariff act, reducing sparkling fines and applying reduced rates through specified sections.

Warungwy Italan Ambarsader Taron Spain

Lee Institute Fire Destroys Building and Auditorium

Fire at the Lee Institute in Thomaston at 7 o clock destroys the school and adjoining auditorium. No lives are reported lost though property damage is estimated around twenty thousand dollars. Local church and residences nearby affected as investigators probe cause.

Thomaston R E Lee Methodist Clurch

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