Death claims two veterans in Macon Georgia
Isaac Hightower and J M White, both aged veterans from Camp R A Smith, died within hours of each other in Macon. Hightower, an elderly man, was found dead at his home after a request to wake him for a ride. White, 62, died at Oak street after illness. Coroner ruled natural causes. Survived by numerous relatives. camps will provide honorary funeral escorts.
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Brown House
Macon
Charles Hickey
Isaac Hightower
Simmons
J. M. White
R. A. Smith
Whitehead
Oak Street
Mr. White
Campsmith
City Election Today in Ninth Ward Alderman and Two Councilmen
Voters in the ninth ward including Edgewood and Druid Hills begin a city election to choose an alderman and two councilmen as the ward joins Greater Atlanta. Incumbents John J. Candler Aldine Chambera and M. L. Minor face no opposition with polling places listed across the city.
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Ninth
Ninth Ward
Edgewood Druid Hills
DeKalb County
Fulton
Greater
Atlanta
John 3. Candler
Elderman
Aldine Chambera
M. L
Curtis’ Drug
Forsyth and
Mitchell Streets
Bazement Court House
Evans
East Fair Street
Auburn Avenue
Jackson Street
Markeles
Abbott's
Tabernacle Place
Sixth Ward
Hartford Rubber Works
North Pryor Street
Seventh Ward
Lee Street
Langston's
Peachtree Atreat
Mell's
DeKalb Avenue
Mayson's Avenue
Christmas Brooches Spark Heavy Sales Amid Renovated Displays
Christmas sales of brooches were strong, with customers filling gaps in displays as merchants introduced new and lovely pieces. Local shops reported steady demand through the holiday period, highlighting craftsmanship and festive designs.
Lewis Answers Last Summons
Thomas Sumner Lewis a leading Atlanta cracker manufacturer died at his home 47 Peachtree Street at 3 30 pm from arterial sclerosis after a serious operation. Born Barnstable Massachusetts September 24 1847 he came to Atlanta in 1873 and built a major local industry. Survived by wife Lillie Spalding Lewis nine children and several siblings. Funeral planned at All Saints Church with Rev Z S Farland presiding.
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Thomas Sumner Lewis
Peachtree Street
Mr. Lewis
Farland
All Saints’ Church
Lewis
Atlanta
Mitchell Street
Central Avenue
Barnstable
Maas
Duainesa
T. 8. Lewis
Ben
Fareur
Lillie Spelding
Valney Spalding
Frank Dean
Miles Ruth Lewis
Pauline Lewis
Mian
Margaret Lewis
Edward
Ralph
Saxton Lawk
Volney Lewis
Denver
Colo
Henry Lewis
Frederick A. Lewis
Oakland
Cal
Bill and
Elisabeth Lewis
Boston
Mase
Mise Rose Lewis
Los Angeles
Sr. Lewis
Van Sickle Heads Teachers in Southern Association
James H. Van Sickle of Baltimore, Md was elected president of the Southern Educational Association at last night’s meeting in Atlanta Ga B P Burns of Atlanta reelected treasurer and H Bierly of the University of Chattanooga secretary Others named to leadership roles include B Craighead of New Orleans Gladden of Atlanta and Marian Hanks of Charleston The next meeting will be set by the board of directors with invites from Little Rock and Charlotte considered.
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Eveontone! Association
James H. van Sickle
Beltimore
Mal
Southern Educational Association
B. B. Craighead
New Orleans
William Glaten
Atlanta
End Ditas Marian Hancksl
Charleston, & C
B. P. Burns
H. ©. Bierly
University of Chattanooga
Jere M. Pound
State of Georgia
Henry H. Hartson
Ovichita College
Little Rock
Ark
Greater Charlotte
Charlotte
Board of Directory
Rankin
Miss Rankin
South
Carnegie
Anne Wallace
Howland
Auianta
Carnegie Brary
R. J. Tighe
Asheville
N. C
Emma Garnett Boyd
Theodore Teapel
Mildred Dalsell
Tallahassee
Fla
Browning Hall
BH. C. Davis
Music
Leta Kitts
Birmingham
Rowena Tomeon
Henderson
Charlies 8
Stannage
Athens
Mina Kate Harralson
Mnate Im
Firm, family focused business leader remembered
The obituary notes a man whose two guiding thoughts were family and business. He devoted himself untiringly to both, finding success in business allowed him to support his family and he gained wide recognition. Many mourn his passing and recall his humility and broad friendships.
Bankers See Strong Prospects as Dividends Declared
Montgomery bankers expect 662,600 in stock dividends in coming days, boosting local business. Principal banks announce percentages on capital and quarters, with Alabama Bank and Trust reporting solid year one results. Clarke's Bare Rye ad follows, noting a four-quart bottle offer.
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Montgomery
Ala
First National
Fourth National
Exchange National
Montgomery Hank and Trust Company
Union Bank and Trust Company
New Farley National
Alabama Bank and Trust Company
J. L. Hail
Shippers Protest California Freight Rate Hike
Thousands of California shippers from importers to exporters joined mass meetings in about thirty towns to condemn the proposed transcontinental freight rate increase as unjust. The new rates, to take effect January 1, 1908, were prepared by the Transcontinental Freight Bureau and are projected to raise railroad revenue by about 10 million annually.
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Transcontinental Freight Bureau
Street Work Compare 1808 to 1907 in City
Commissioner Henry L Collier submits the annual public works report, detailing street, sidewalk and sewer activity for 1906 through a synthesis comparing 1907 with the prior year. Highlights include pavement gains, gutter paving, sidewalk grading, earth excavation, masonry perch totals, sewer pipe distribution, prison-farm output, and budget shifts for chert, stone and ordinary street funds. The report also discusses asphalt and wood block pavements, cautions about track and curb alignment errors, and calls for a city-owned construction department and tighter control of street openings.
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Henry L Collier
Commissioner of Public Works
Igo
Iimcrease
Paving Recommendations for Marietta Decatur Streets
In a year end report committee chair praises the council and notes that if no other street work is possible in 1908, Marietta and Decatur streets from Moreland to Bellwood should be paved with modern wood block. Cross streets on Eigewood and Capitel avenues should receive at least one side paved with chert and stone to keep avenues clean. Lionel Collier urges equipment readiness for future expansion. The mayor and city officers are thanked as the report closes with gratitude for what is described as the most pleasant year of service.
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Lea Street
Mitchell
Peachtree
Ellis
Pine
Lee
Park
Gordon
City
Gages
Edgewood Avenue
Broad Street
Candler
Magnolia Street
Nelson Street
Alabama Street
Madison Avenue
Collier
Council
Bis Trient i
Hancock
Tis Street
Commis
Lionel Collier
General Council
Marietta
Decatur
Moreland Avenue
Bellwood Avenue
Eigewood Avenue
Capitel
Greater Atlanta
Poslir Works Department
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Shumaker
E. C. Crichton
Crichton
D. BE. Shumaker
Crichton-Shumaker Kiser
Bath
WII
Apecial
Standard Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Henry Hut
Maier & Berkele
Supk WM
Slaton
E.P. Burns
San Francisco
Blake
Kelly
Dunne
San Quentin
Clarke
Jamns H. van Sickle
Hle, Biebly
Bond
Atyle
Whitehall St
Third National Bank
Atlanta, Ga
Frank Hawkins
Jos. A. McCord
H. M. Atkinson
Thos
Erwin
Ralph W. Byers
Eiseman Bros
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