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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
8
A catalog style note promotes medium-weight balbriggan underwear in plain ribbed, well finished, and suitable for the climate. It emphasizes warmth without excess weight and indicates availability in regular and extra sizes. The brief invites readers to view the assortment currently offered.
Worth County conducts a county-wide possum roundup led by Judge Frank Park. Sheriff L A Potts and Deputy R Hancock organize two districts for night hunts with dogs and pine torches. The campaign aims to capture one hundred possums for a banquet in Atlanta, featuring a cross-eyed twenty-pound specimen and an over‑100-year-old helper named Uncle Homer Burton.
A fragmented old-time medical appeal promises a cure for nervous debility and weakened manhood. It touts a confidential home remedy, asserts relief from excesses and youthful folly, and urges readers to obtain treatment through a physician’s guidance and discreet communication.
Four unknown men staged three attempted robbery incidents at the corner of Decatur and Lacystreste last night. A nervous negro woman was frightened. two male passersby narrowly escaped. Detectives Jett and four officers conducted a search but found no leads. A barn fire on Dylan Wack Street burned a John Donefoo property as fire crews battled the flames.
Georgia headlines detail a liveried feud over persimmon beer for a Taft dinner in Atlanta. The piece cites connoisseurs testing the brew, farmers supplying possum dishes, and local caterers coordinating the event at the Auditorium Armory. It notes offers from Cuthbert, Tifton, and Worth County suppliers, including a giant possum and a Chicago packing house contract.
A vigorous congressional session features a rebuke to President Roosevelt over a secret service spying proposal, with senators arguing over executive language and house privileges. The Senate also passes a Cubberton resolution on presidential authority and discusses census printing costs and civil service clerk appointments. James Bryce to lecture at the University of California next March.
Taft visiting Georgia and South Carolina communities on the holiday circuit. Taft will dine at two barbecues near the Savannah River and stay with the Beech Island Farmers Club, while plans for a Panama trip proceed by correspondence.
A Christmas overstock of fireworks at Abe Goldberg’s home at 16 West Baker street caused a loud blast and fire alarm when a helper named Jordan, who smoked a cigarette, sparked a flare in a box of combustibles. Firefighters responded briefly as the display subsided.
Jackson Mississippi January reports that Governor Noel cannot attend the banquet to be given for Mr Taft in Atlanta due to the stress of official duties. His regrets are described as very genuine and heartfelt.
Rome reports Queen Helena marked her birthday by aiding CalaBrian and Sicilian earthquake survivors. Her daughters Yolanda and Mafalda donated their allowance to relief. The late crown prince sent his tin soldiers to the fund. News of the Duke of Cownaught’s arrival signals British sympathy.
A special insurance investigation in Columbia reveals Harley Huysa, believed dead, alive under an assumed name in another town. A grave thought to hold Hayes pony contained a decomposed body and a shaved animal, with Hayes denying any attempt to collect the $85,000 policy.
Crowley La January 6 Ed Dottron a sleeping baker was bitten by a rat while in bed, causing deep forearm wounds and heavy bleeding. Doctors found his garments and bed clothes contaminated. he was kept under care as family relatives monitored his condition. Mrs Sage Extends Time. New York January 5 The American Bible Society announced Russell Segs extended a $5,000,000 endowment offer for one year on a matching gift condition to boost the society’s permanent fund.
At the January special meeting of Franklin lodge of Odd Fellows the new officers were installed. Officers include Noble Grand BH Smith, Vice Grand AC Strobere, Recording Secretary WC Bennet, Financial Secretary J Freemay, Treasurer A F Causy, Warden HL Kitchens, Conductor WI Grace, Inside Sentinel IM Blount, and other posts such as Chaplain C F Siroberg.
There are no new developments in the Seminole Securities Company case where receivers were appointed. In North Carolina Julian Carr, a director, has applied for a receivership, and until this is decided, directors in South Carolina will not give bond and the receivers in this state continue to take charge of the assets.
Paris reports the Franco British societies coordinating a special train carrying cod clothing and building materials from major firms to Naples. From there the supplies will be transported to Messina aboard the French warship Dunols.
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