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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
10
The Hawkes Bifocal promises perfect wear and vision in one lens, eliminating the need for two pairs of glasses. This new design markets ease and convenience for users seeking stable, combined functionality.
John Kellam fronts a new entity named the American Bull Rats aiming to establish a secret order degree called Bull Bats. Petition lists 16 incorporators and seeks copyright rights, stock at 1000, and corporate powers to operate, sue, and lease property. Kellam vows unique features and wings as part of the Bull Bats concept.
Forecast calls for fair skies and nearly unchanged temperatures today. Proteasor von Herrmann appears to have the elements organized, continuing a steady path with limited variation in measured conditions.
The text notes Alcazara 4 shirts with the royal palace meaning and a plan to celebrate in honor of someone on the 29th. It mentions a Gopher character and snippets about politics and a warm January forecast.
Mrs Elen Cohran Van Dyke wife of Dr Arthur H Van Dyke died after eleven weeks illness at home 42 East Third Street. She leaves her husband a physician and police commissioner, three children Irene Laird and Louise, and father Rev Ray Cohran of East Point Ga. Funeral set for 2:30 PM at the residence with Rev R Belk of St Marks Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery.
These stand by gifts include silver and china with fine cut glass. The assortment is richer and designs are more recent than elsewhere. In close relation with centers of production, we are equipped to offer the best items.
At a meeting of Piedmont Power Company incorporators in Atlanta, directors elected include William Peel, David Woodward, William Nixon, J B Thompson, Sam Parrott, Frederick J Paxon, Sam Jones, Albert Howell Sr, and Louis B Megid. Louis B Megid named president. J B Thompson secretary treasurer. Company aims to develop hydro electric power for Atlanta manufacturers to cut coal steam costs and reduce smoke from steam plants. Capitalization reported at 3,000 pounds.
National Association of Cement Users may hold its next meeting in Atlanta at the new Auditorium Armory in January 1910. George S Walters of The Concrete Age extended the invitation, backed by Atlanta Chamber of Commerce director W H Kreigehaber. The 900-member body draws over 1,000 attendees daily. city choice rests with the executive committee within sixty days.
George G. Folsom editor of the Tattnall Journal died in Beldeville Ga at 6 PM after a six hour illness from heart failure He had lived in the town 12 to 15 years and built up the paper He was a friend to all and the burial will be held tomorrow in the city cemetery He leaves a wife two sons and two daughters
John Arnold about twenty five years old employed as skidder at Sea Lumber Company in Tioga Louisiana was killed when a tree fell and struck his head. He stated he hailed from about twenty miles north of Atlanta but had no papers on him. The incident occurred January 9 in a sea lumber camp setting.
The Georgia Division of the Farmers Union spent most of the day in committee work considering a major supply pledge for the year. Delegates promised to raise corn meat and other essentials for man and beast and adopted resolutions to produce everything needed in their home areas. The amalgamation of warehouses was discussed, with stock surrender to a central warehouse planned. Webb of Histura chaired the warehouse committee, J A Hoyle led the executive committee, and J W Burns of Adalraville chaired the board of directors which will send four lecturers across the state from January 27 to March 12.
The one hundred second birthday of Robert E. Lee was observed in Atlanta and cities like Decatur Macon Dublin and Griffin with Daughters of the Confederacy veterans and student participation. Judge Beverly Evans gave the principal address at the capitol while Crosses of Honor were awarded to veterans. gatherings followed in schools churches and armories with speeches songs and commemorative programs.
The agenda lists an 8 30 a m session on handling the business economically with short talks by bottlers and a general discussion on missing points. A launch marks the Atlanta plant in operation followed by a 3 30 pm smoker at Hotel Aragon featuring Mr Crawford Johnson The Big Smoke.
RAR Bottlers from every southern state gathered for their annual convention at the Aragon Hotel in Montgomery. About 164 registered, with sessions led by President J T Lupton and featuring Asa G Candler and Judge John B Chandler. Evening theater event followed a day of talks on history, advertising, and legal pointers as attendees prepared for a two day session and smoker. Captain Bill Whiting retires after over two decades as Montgomery court bailiff.
Washington January 19 The president will nominate John Callan Laughlin of this city now secretary of the Tokyo exposition commission and a prominent newspaper and magazine writer to be assistant secretary of state. This follows Robert Bacon becoming secretary of state. Georgia Rural Carrier Washington January 19 James M. Lot has been appointed regular sub rural route No 1 Irwinville.
In Little River Louisiana a pistol duel between the Everett brothers and two men left Jo0 Everett dead Job Everett fatally wounded and Walter Everett seriously hurt. The brothers faced Benkenchen and John Williams over a farmer’s account dispute. An exchange of shots occurred as the men confronted each other.
In Muscogee superior court, Shepherd Brinson a prominent young pharmacist was found not guilty of practicing medicine without a license after a dispute between the Oscogee County Medical Society and druggists. The case involved Brinson prescribing medicine to a negro customer. two related cases were continued to the next term.
Judge A D Sayre of the Montgomery city court rejects a probate judge’s order to issue a liquor license, finds the state prohibition law valid, notes alleged amendment defects not fatal, and states the record shows proper compliance. case to be appealed to the supreme court.
Local Confederate veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy marked Lee’s birthday with quiet ceremonies. Public buildings banks and schools closed except one bank opening in a new building. Col Robert M Howard spoke at Columbus and similar memorials occurred in Commerce and Greensboro with Mrs Gordwin’s school event and tribute by James B Park.
Dr Woodrow Wilson, president of Princeton, addressed the North Carolina legislature and university officials at Gerrard Hall in Chapel Hill. He spoke on Lee as a celebrated American general and national leader, stressing Lee's noble life and its influence on citizen responsibility and future challenges.
Advertises Little Valdes cigars as plentiful in the market and urges readers to call for them. Claims the Habana 5c Cigar is the only real clear large size option available.
The Southern Negro Anti Saloon Congress will convene in Atlanta February 24 to 28 with many permanent fire speakers. It aims to be a historic general effort by African Americans in the prohibition movement. Dris RK Carter was chosen chairman of arrangements with Hey 7 A Carte as secretary. Prominent white citizens are expected to participate in the elaborate program.
John M Arline, an indigent Confederate veteran, was arraigned before Recorder GB in Wrightsville on a charge of violating the city beer ordinance. After debate, the recorder ruled a violation and levied a $28 fine, with Arline appealing to a higher court. He asserts a Confederate certificate permits him to conduct gate of near beer. Clarke's Pura Rye advertised as four quarts for $4, claimed delivered. The item notes torpedo boat practice at Pensacola and missing update on experimental ship Mort Montgomery.
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