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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

11

Society Dinner Parties and Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations

A Society page recounts Judge Walter Colquitt hosting a dinner at the Arkwright residence with Miss Florence Jackson as guest of honor and a host of attendees. It notes elaborate decorations of carnations, bridal party dolls as place cards, and dress details. Additional items include Mrs. Danish R. Plummer hosting a dinner in honor of Miss Harris Singleton with a palm and fern setting, and a Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. T M Martin with family celebrations and luncheon.

Judge Colquite Walter Colquitt Preston Arkwright Gueate of Honor Florence Jackson Shepherd Bryan Misees Keathleyn Jones Constance Muvowles Youle Stockdell Roline Clark Walter Nash Philip Alston Brutus Clay Lee Jorson Lee Jorson, Mr. and Mra. Arkwright Mrs. Arkwright Miss Jackson Danish R. Plummer Harris May Singleton Mis Singleton Ruby ‘Wallace Ruth Singleton Mildred Watson Wille Belt Plummer Grace Watson Watson Laert Gaddis T M Martin South Moreland Avenue Martin B. Armand Jecatur Grant Martin Chattanooga Teno J T. Wellham J C. Burson T A Martin At- Tanta F. Almand J.tt Wellham J. C. Burson Irwin Almand J. W. Swanton Mra A Wellham Lola Ebisie Frances Josephine Almend Franklin Almanda Eloise Mayne Marguerite Lange Marlon Martin Roy Martin Maria Martin J. T. Wellprem Sr. Burnell Winniftea Goréon Wellham

Stolen Goods Recovered In Atlanta Detective Report

The annual report from Atlanta Police Department detectives details fines totaling 10,268 and stolen goods valued at 20,528 recovered. It covers 1800 or 1808 era cases with sentences for assault, burglary, robbery, and other crimes, totaling years and varying penalties, plus fines and reform measures.

Atlanta Polices Department Henry Jennings Eliett Recorder's Court E . Jett Department OF Police Avanta Stanoth Ell Ieett

Birthday of German Emperor Celebrated at Capital City Club

A social note records the birthday of the German emperor celebrated Wednesday evening at the Capital City Club at 8 o'clock. Muriel Hall plans Charleston visits, debuting at St Cecelia ball. Various Atlanta residents host, visit, and entertain, including receptions for Mr and Mrs Cabanien, Mr and Mrs Riley, and Mr and Mrs Penn, with holidays spent in North Carolina and Georgia.

Muriel Hall Charleston St. Cecelia

Eclipse Catarrh Cure Promises Instant Relief and Cure

The ad touts Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure as a vegetable remedy that quickly relieves congestion and heals nasal and ear symptoms. It cites testimonies from A Wear of Ozona Florida and others, offering a trial treatment for twenty five cents and requesting name and address for materials and booklet.

A. Wear Ozona Fla Houpse Medicine and Manufacturing Company Atlanta

Night Riders Threaten Alabama Farm Area

Night riders have terrorized Cleburne County Alabama with warnings to two men in Oak Level. Ginner Harry Benson was threatened for refusing to quit selling cotton. Sheriff and a posse pursue the disturbance as rural mail carriers face an annual Christmas holiday if a congressional resolution passes.

Tero Cleburn County Neahville Tenn Cleburne County Alabama Oak Level Harry Benson Ginner Weahington Resentative Burnett Congress

Governor-elect Joseph Brown Addresses Augusta Crowd

Augusta residents packed the opera house to hear Governor-elect Joseph Brown speak for the first time publicly in the city. Judge A H Callaway introduced him and Brown outlined government aims, stressing economy, equality, and efficiency. He defended railroad rates as vital to safety and livelihoods, pledging double tracking for Georgia and urging protections for workers and dependents. Brown was greeted by supporters after the speech, with Augusta notables present on stage.

Augusta Joseph Brown Opera House Georgia Brown C P Pressley C JT Montgomery R © Allen W A Herman W. C Seigler J A Beat J T Gardner Charles Estes Roy Goodwin Oscar Dorr Rey C W. Wik- Ingon

Waynesboro Prepares Royal Welcome for Governor-Elect Brown

Citizens of Waynesboro Georgia arrange a welcome for Governor-elect and Mrs Joseph Brown arriving Monday. They will be hosted by Mr and Mrs JR C Neely with a 10:30 to noon public reception at the courthouse where Brown will speak. The EB military company plans a 3:30 to 5:00 armory reception, and RC Neely will escort the guests from the depot in a touring car.

Waynesboro Brown Joseph Brown Hon Mra JR C Neeley Court House Crack Military Company PFP Johnston Warnock Ehnurray J D. Sanders Herrington R. C. Weely Bell P. K Corker F. M Cuter W Vaughn W M .Fulcher E L Bringon

Macon Hotel Now Assured in Georgia

Macon GA January 8 Special Worry Winship traveled to New York to place the remaining unsubscribed stock for the Tourist hotel. About 100000 is now on hand to fund the enterprise and upon his return the announcement is expected that work will begin. The hotel is planned to be completed before early fall this year. Keiley Coal priced at 5.00 with fuel company phones 3585.

Macon New York

Prize burglar steals from convict camp in Columbus

A deaf and dumb Negro, John Nelms, recently released after a year on the county chain gang, broke into a convict camp car at Columbus barracks. He took two pistols, two razors and two suits of clothing before being arrested while wearing some stolen garments.

Chaingang Columbus Columbus Plica John Nelms

Central property sold to Unadilla buyer for 17500

Schofield Sons Company of Macon sold another tract between Fourth and Fifth streets near the passenger station for 17500. The larger portion of the Schofield Iron Works site has been blocked off and sold to merchants, with many business locations planned. The new owner will begin constructing a commodious business house with large store rooms next to A. F. Jones, promising a valuable Fifth Street block.

Schofield Sons Company Macon Forth Fifth Streets Jgh Barfield Unadilla Schofield Iron Works A. F. Jones Fifth Street

Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsement Promotes California Syrup

An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative. It highlights cleansing and gentle action without debility or dose escalation, claims physician approval, and urges buying only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. for safe, effective relief.

California Fig Syrup’ Co Abe

United States Grand Jury to Convene as Heard in Atlanta News

Short items outline that the United States grand jury will convene in adjourned session Monday with many papers expected for consideration. Henderson, long associated with The Atlanta Constitution, has laryngitis and breathing difficulties but is improving. Shivers of Atlanta files bankruptcy with $426.59 liabilities and no assets. Clara Morgan Young, daughter of Mr and Mrs H T Morgan, suffers pneumonia and was seriously ill, with her father a noted Central of Georgia railway man. The Unitarian Church of Our Father holds its annual meeting January 12 detailing year’s work and future plans. Reverend H C Hurley to speak at the Radford Young Men’s Christian Association. a song service planned. Services at First Church to note reports and potential removal of Dr. Landrum from Atlanta. Camp Walker UCVY to hold an important meeting Monday night at camp HQs. Believers in the Atonement Sacrifice hold Bible study with Pilgrim Brother W H W Bundy speaking on Resurrection Hopes. Miss Mamie Overman, seriously ill, improving and may receive visitors soon. Milam merchant We Drew files bankruptcy. case referred for adjudication.

Clara Morgan H T Morgan Richardson Street T Morgan Central of Georgia Church OF Our Father Unitarian Eocor W H W Bundy Brooklyn Red Men's Hell Central Avenue

Bishop Henry McDowell Lectured at Wesleyan College

In Macon Georgia on January 8 Bishop Henry McDowell lectured at the chapel of Wesleyan College to a large audience. He came from Chicago and the occasion was described as one of rare interest for friends of the Sancteartom.

Macon Henry McDowell Wesleyan College Chicago Wesleyan

Exiles urged to return as Honduran leader Davila offers amnesty

From Puerto Cortes Honduras sources report President Davila has issued a general amnesty for political and other exiles with a promise of full pardon for past offenses for those who return. Davila seeks peace and development, inviting exiles abroad to come home despite opposition. The situation improves financially and Davila’s government seems secure for years.

Hondurnas Mobile Ala Puerto Cortes Honduras Davila Spanish Honduras Monihs New Orleans Cralada Ceths

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