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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

10

Council Holds Second Session On City Code Reading

The council met in adjourned session to approve the registration list for next Friday’s alderman election in the sixth ward and to discuss City Code reading. A viaduct funding proposal, a public comfort building site report, hospital trustees staff election rights, and street improvements were among motions before adjournment. Clean, forked Gas Coke and Keiley Coal. Keiley Fuel Co. Both phones, 3585.

Nixth Johnson Wedmont Park Pittman Jackson Street Oakland Cemetery Chasewood Curtis Foster Grady Hospital Keiley Keiley Fuel Co

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce annual dinner set for January

The Atlanta chamber of commerce will hold its annual meeting and dinner on Thursday evening January 7 at the New Kimball. Principal speaker Claence M Owsley, editor and owner of the Wort Worth Record, will discuss municipal government by commission. Introduced by Edgar Watkins, the event features talks by J G Oglesby and Robert J Lowry with Asa G Candler presiding.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce New Kimball Claence. M. Owsley Wort Worth Record Owsley Galveston Lone Star State Georgia Hay Mate Good Eity Chamber of Commerce Edgar Watkins Watkins, Wimbish & Elis Watking Houston Texas Asa G. Candler J. G. Oglesby Robert J. Lowry

Sunday School Congress and Chautauqua Set for June Gathering

In Nashville Tennessee officials announce the fourth annual Sunday School Congress and Young People’s chautauqua will be held in the city from June 2 to June 9 next year. The event aims to unite Sunday schools and youth groups for lectures, religious instruction, and community activities. Keiley Fuel Company noted contact details as part of local sponsor outreach.

Sunday School Congress Nashville Tenn

Bridal Silver Shine from Our Store

Bridal silver items offered with perfect quality and new design. Clear pricing and trusted craftsmanship promote pride in every piece.

Law and Order League joins fight over Prohibition law

Montgomery Alabama January 6 Law and Order League of the county enters the arena to enforce prohibition law and backs a strong attorney general team. Former Chief Justice B D Weastley to enter the case while mandamus seeks a license in state court. Milinghead assures saloon men remain within act limits and Morton conveys confidence in the bill.

Montgomery Als Law and Order League la Eler B. D.weastley Anti-Galcom League George G. Milinghead Thomas W. Morton B. B. Comer Tho S

Rich's Linen Sale Mecca for Buyers

January linen sale at Rich's draws thrifty shoppers to a month long event famed for Moravian Damask Gold Medal Table Linens Flemish Linens and Shamrock Brand products. Out of town orders accepted via Rich's Linen Book with photographic reproductions. Atlanta store urges early ordering to avoid disappointment.

Rich Brown Atlanta Ireland England Austria Belgium France

Enrollment numbers surge as January school reopenings spike

Public schools report 18 703 pupils on reopening Monday 11 893 white 4 200 colored with weather-related absences. Superintendent L M Landrum expects week end enrollment to reach 16 800 unprecedented for January. Ninth ward schools contribute 623 Monday and may rise to 1 000 by week’s end.

Asalatani L. M. Landrum Landrum Ninth Ward

Aged veteran Henry Revel commits suicide near Waycross

In Waycross Georgia on January 6 Henry Revel a 60 year old Confederate veteran shot himself with a shotgun a fatal self inflicted act. Revel was well known in the community and his death is reported as a suicide near Waycross.

Henry Revel Waycross

Mayor Maddox Spends Busy Day In Atlanta

New mayor Maddox meets council members and citizens, outlines inaugural themes. He supports issuing bonds without charter amendment for sewers schools and waterworks and plans a March vote. He attends Dark commission, aims for harmonious administration. private secretary Harvey Johnson coordinates visitors. Kodoi touted as complete digester for stomach relief.

Repert F. Maddox Atlanta General Council Harvey Johnson Maddox Mary Johnson Peaseaaea

East Point bonds sold with strong demand and premium

The American National Bank purchased the complete 86 000 dollar issue of 30 year bonds for East Point at 88 2 3 percent, amid active bidding from banks and bond houses. Ten bids total, highest premium 3428 by the American National Bank, which will also cover issuance costs. Public improvements include waterworks 950 000 sewer 20 000 and electric plant 16 000. East Point’s expected merger with Atlanta may boost demand. The sale signals robust plans to finance infrastructure.

American National Bank East Point Georgia Atlanta Ia Rocckefeller

Patent medicines firms ban returning empty bottles

The manufacturers of patent and proprietary medicines and prepared foods do not permit the return of empty bottles and under no circumstances reuse their containers.

Park Board Organizes With Three Committees Appointed

The new park commission met yesterday and organized for the year by electing a chairman, secretary and general superintendent. Ex Mayor W R Joyner was elected chairman and Dan Carey, formerly secretary to Mayor Joyner, was elected secretary. The office of the board will be at Grant Park.

Grant Park Park Commission W. R. Joyner Dan Carey Joyner

New General Manager Named for Atlanta Parks Board

DAN CAREY named general manager of the city parks at 1800 dollars yearly. A finance, legislation, and improvements committees were formed with three commissioners each. Office to be on Grant Park second floor. Regular monthly meetings set for first Tuesday at 4 pm. Mayor Maddox supports park funding. Carey proposes repairs to Cyclorama picture, which yields 36 500 annual revenue. committee to hear from Carey and superintendent next Monday at 11 am.

Carey Mr. Carey Craig Cofield W. C. Puckett Fred Lester George E. Eubanks R. M. Harwell Gordon N. Hurtel W. D. Ells, Jr T. L. Bond John BR. Devis Grant Park Park Commission Commission Maddox Efe Joyner Atlanta

Changes in Hall County Court House Officials

Galneeville Ga January Special the personnel of the court house officials of Hall undergoes sight changes at the beginning of the new year Judge W N Dyer ordinary for eight

Galneeville Court House Hall W. N. Dyer

Local Officials See Electoral Shifts and Appointments

Years elapse as Hon. William E. Bolding succeeds, Sheri Crow remains in office, and Clerk Bille Smith J. continues. Hidgins' takes over as tax collector succeeding Amos E. Fuller, with Charles noted in the records.

Wiliam E. Bolding Sheri Crow Bille” Smith Hidgins Amos E. Fuller Charle

Council votes on Piedmont Park fair closure plan

A motion to reconsider the council action abolishing annual fairs at Piedmont Park failed after a tie vote. The plan would remove all but three buildings the Coliseum Georgia and government buildings retained while the agricultural Fire Department and administration buildings and the race track grandstand would be sold. The matter now rests with the aldermanic board which may reconvene or delay action for two weeks.

Piedmont Park A. J. Johnson Roberts Johnson Harrison Counc Filburn Boynton Chasewood Smith Vaughan Amorous Dodd Winn Walraven Johnston Spratling Cofield Wright Poster Chambers Curtis Pittman Georgia Government

Sewer Commission Proposed In Atlanta Council Session

An Atlanta council committee yesterday introduced an ordinance creating a sewer commission headed by the mayor and ward representatives. The seven member body will supervise sewer construction, bids, and material selection, with a six year term and a three class initial rotation. It will also decide disposal plans and allocate funds under a distinct sewer budget.

Chasewood Naw Enunell City of Atlanta Fofen Iaat Commission Aa Thua Sewer Commission Cald Commission

Speyer Released After Murder Case Resets

Kansas City Missouri January 5 John Martin Speyer of New Orleans was released for the county jail today after being convicted three times for killing his five year old son Freddie by throat cutting. The case had been remanded each time as the appellate court reserved decision. Prosecutor Virgil Inkling sought release claiming witnesses for the state had been lost to track.

Speyer Kansas City John Martin Speyer New Orleans Freddie Virgil Inkling

Contending Justices Discuss Trial Of Murder Suspect

In Montgomery Alabama two justices of the peace spar over who should try Parker or Swearengen, both linked to a murder ten days ago. The state seeks Bolling Young, fearing local feeling may affect the case as the city court judge decides who will hear the matter.

Stices Montgomery Ala T ‘Tweeday Parker T. J. Swearengen Justice Taylor Bolling Young Willermine

Weather today atlan fair and cold conditions persist

The day opens fair but much colder with a central cold wave over the Davenport area, snow at northwest stations, and a strong Colorado storm keeping frigid air from moving south. a chilly day ahead with uncertain conditions and a brisk wind in many locales.

Davenport Q@maha Rocky Mountain Plateau Col Gopher

Methodist Meeting Draws Cartersville Attendance

Notes from a Methodist gathering in Jefferson Georgia describe services led by Rev B F Pra evangelist and Rev W P L of Dalton. Attendance nears a hundred with emphasis on church unity and missionary work. Fire on H H Jackson Street earlier caused minor damage оцirected near two thousand dollars in losses.

Cartersville Cin North B. F. Pra W. P.L

Kodol Liquid Aid for Indigestion Asserted

An old ad copy extols Kodol as a pleasant liquid that aids digestion by supplying digestive juices and starting work immediately. It claims relief from indigestion, gas, belching, and dyspepsia, warns of gastritis and appendicitis risks, and urges regular use to keep the stomach strong.

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