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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
10
The Atlanta mayor Maddot, away in New York for bankers dinners, returns to a church stewards meeting at First Methodist where he urges bond support. He jokes that if the gathering were not a religious one, he would have given a bond speech, insisting his remarks helped.
Palmer, proprietor of Palmer’s Drug Store for twenty years, sold the business yesterday to Dr H Cane. Cane will continue to operate the well known drug store under the name BH Cone russ Li Famers, establishing a branch at 287 Peachtree Street near Verricts Avenue. The full terms and remaining party details were not disclosed.
Dr H Cone yesterday purchased the Palmer Drug Store in the Kimball House for about twenty thousand dollars. The deal closed Wednesday with a firm change last night. Palmer’s name and staff remain, Cone plans immediate improvements and to continue the business in the city.
Washingtoon January 26 Special Georgia podmasters appointed Ada Turner count Willie O McNair vice WT Tomlinson resigned Geneve fathotounty va D Golquitt vice 7 Johnson married Pride Hancock county CW Jernigan vee Wo Wheeler resigned Americus Company Inspected Americus January Special With forts five men in ranks The American Light Infantry was officially inspected last night by Major Palmer inspector of state troops The Inspection was satisfactory and Captain McLendon's company was complimented upon its appearance and efficiency.
Diamond sellers claim prices are climbing and offer a range of stones in various sizes. They emphasize top quality, available loose stones or mounted, appealing to investors seeking solid value and potential gains.
The Atlanta National Bank will occupy the entire lower floor of its building, with Morgan & Dillon drafting plans. Remodeling starts in March, moving Charles W Crankshaw to larger quarters. The bank, increasing capital from 600000 to 1000000, aims for a larger, central, and more commodious bank house in Atlanta.
The Southern Cotton Oil Company based in Atlanta under L A Ransom with Empire building offices has closed a contract for the sale of a full carload of cotton seed meal to be shipped through Savannah to Denmark in February. It’s likely the largest single shipment of this cattle feed from a Georgia port, gathered from about twenty Georgia mills, reflecting strong demand despite a short local cotton crop.
Marist College cadets present a minstrel show and gymnastical exhibition with a final rehearsal today. Despite long hours and skipped meals, the 125 cadets perform with confidence as box seating nears capacity, and ticket sales have been strong. Also noted are banquet plans for Macon chamber of commerce on February 10 with committees at work.
West Side colored men organized a Bond Club and campaign committees met tonight as rallies and meetings were planned for Friday. Speakers included Terrell, Smith, Johnson, Mayeon, and McBireath. Ward meetings at Fifth Seventh Tenth and Second districts set, with leaders Quillian Maddox and Caldwell Hall organizers. Atlanta Chamber committees streamline pressure with two meetings aiming for February election.
Captain James W English presides over Morris Brown College annual mass meeting at Turner Tabernacle 30 Young Street next Sunday at 230 pm Rev Richard D Stinson provides details in charge and lists speakers including James W Lee Hin J Pope Brown Thomas K Slater Samuel M Inman Charles W Daniels Bishop J S Fupper Rey Bell Rev E R Carter and Rev P James. Melodica by Atlanta Baptist College Glee Club and Allen Temple Choir. Rev E H Oliver of Warren M E Church to lead prayer.
Special Officer 8 H Boyer was shot and dangerously wounded by two car thieves in the Royster yards of the Southern Railway before dawn today. They wrested his revolver and escaped into the Congaree river swamps as bloodhounds from the state penitentiary join the pursuit.
A large meeting of colored voters from the first ward met at West Hunter Street Baptist Church with Rev J F Hughes presiding. Dr D R Green and Rey FR Smith spoke strongly urging support for city bonds and improvement efforts. A bond club was formed to mobilize Black voters, with W oH Whitaker F T Tatum and others playing key roles. A follow up rally is planned at Friendship Baptist Church next Monday to boost bond support.
Mrs Stonewall Jackson, widow of Confederate leader, drew Southern senators to the senate gallery in Washington on January 6. Senators Bacon Johnston Gordon Daniel and others paid respects, with Bob Taylor of Tennessee among the attendees. Mrs Jackson, now living in Charlotte, edited a volume of the generals memoirs and was a guest at the White House dinner with President and Mrs Taft.
Washington January 26 Special Judson W Lyons at Augusta a former register of the treasury appeared before the house committee on banking and currency today and made an extended argument in favor of the bill to reimburse the depositors of the Freedmans Saving Bank which failed. At the time of the failure there were four branch banks to Georgia and the deposits of Georgia negroes totaled 833053. For years the attempt has been made to have congress reimburse the losers in this bank failure.
The residence of L W Colder burned yesterday two miles south of town. It was one of the county’s finest homes, caught from a defective fireplace in the upper story. Insurance partially covered the loss.
An advertisement claims Dr Males' Restorative Nerv ane cured a three year case of nervous prostration. It touts Anti- Pain Pills as essential and says nervous troubles cause headaches dizziness epilepsy and insanity. The text markets Nervine sold by druggists and Mile s Medical Co of Ellchart.
Weather notes mention a calm day with scattered clouds and near two inches of precipitation year to date. A humorous aside quotes an amateur gardener named John claiming a vegetable centered spring economy while discussing a potential political candidacy of Judge J A McMichael for tax collector in Jackson Georgia.
The Georgia diocese annual convention opened with an introductory sermon by Rev. Herbert Woodward at Calvary Church. Bishop Reese delivered the address in the afternoon along with reports from chancellor Miller and other officers. The Women's Auxiliary held two meetings, and Rev Robert C. Wilzon spoke on Soochow China missions.
The forecast calls for fair weather today with sunshine and light clouds. Jody enjoys a warmer day as temperatures near 60 degrees, while some observers report distant clouds that fail to bring rain.
Charles W Callbanks former vice president of the United States arrives in Naples from Constantinople. He has been asked to speak in Rome on February 1 during the anniversary of Lincoln's birthday.
LF McClelland, supervisor of the national census for the fifth district, is flooded with applicants for enumerator posts. A notable number of women seek positions, with commissions possible for many. Tests will occur on the sixth of next month in the state capitol, under Director Durand’s guidance, with or without a civil service examiner present. Some districts plan to use negro enumerators where black populations predominate, while others will be white-only.
Montgomery January 6 report on Marion Ala growers of tobacco selling 54 pounds at 1 per pound to Fritz Br of Cincinnati via Eliea & Co Pensacola. Buyers say product rivals Cuba quality and local officials praise sales. commissioner of agriculture notes strong state business.
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