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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1910
Page
6
The Daylight Corner touts a vigorous hat department with the season’s best models colors and styles. The Hat Man promises quick expert guidance and a chance to try on and purchase hats as new spring arrivals arrive in abundance.
Rome Ga January 2 Special The following ticket for mayor and council at the approaching municipal election on February 23 will be announced tomorrow morning For mayor J W Hancock for aldermen at large Jamies J Fewers for alderman from the Fourth ward to succeed Alderman Water Farris resigned H W Williamson This ticket will be in the fight to the finish Mr J Henderson Lanham would be in the race for mayor also with a full ticket but no official announcement has been made It is not known whether J D Hanks will run though his name has been discussed
In Jones County near Jackson's plantation a band of four whites and one Black person raided Henry Jackson's home seeking $2,000 said to be dug from a field by his son. The intruders demanded the money, a scuffle followed, and shots were fired as Jackson, his son, and others avoided capture. Jackson reported the incident to federal and local authorities and asked the sheriff to pursue the attackers. Separately, Macon fertilizer sales show a large rise with near triple bookings of fertilizer within 60 miles.
An important meeting of Macon council members and the metes and bounds committee will be held Monday evening at the city hall to consider all objections to the proposed annexation boundary lines. After resolving opposition, the election will be called and city limits extended. Mob violence fears arise in Decatur as a man faces assault charges and a 14 year old girl is placed in Morgan jail amid tensions.
In Maysville Georgia an 89 year old woman Mrs Moore is described as the oldest Methodist in Georgia based on 83 years of church membership. Born 1820 she joined Antioch Church Jackson County at age six and has read the Christian Advocate since childhood though now she cannot read due to failing eyesight. Heavily affected by a fall six years ago she remains cheerful with a clear mind for her age.
The Constitution reports a dispute over ownership of an old Bible presented to the Atlanta Female Institute by the fall 1860 sophomore class. Capt. Colson seeks rightful ownership while alumnae and descendants propose guardianship by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The discussion ties to Rev. James Mayson and early Georgia education history.
Chicago January 29 Every boy his own lawyer is the idea of Charley Willis age 12 who appeared in juvenile court to resist placement in the Parental School for Truancy He won the support of the prosecutor and Judge Pinckney and said I have come down to face the mule alone The lad produced credentials from Mount Carmel School and declared he would turn himself in if needed The scene also includes unrelated ad copy for Hood s Sarsaparilla and KKK Flour inserted in the report
A veteran hails Protone as a miracle treatment for weight gain and nerve vitality. He says after years of thinness and failed diets he gained 20 pounds in one month and feels dramatically improved, urging others to try the product with a free offer.
Americus Ga January 29 The official reports of the farm management of the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical College Americus were submitted for 1909 and show gratifying results Five acres cultivated by students yielded 3095 dollars plus provisions for the boarding department The Americas college ranks among the first of Georgia's agricultural schools and has an attendance of 185 pupils.
Americus board of trade resolutions urge Congressman Hughes and Georgia’s Washington delegation to pass a bill transferring Americus and Sumter county from the southern to the northern federal judicial district of Georgia. If approved, U S court matters would be heard in Columbus instead of Macon. Hundreds of merchants support the change with strong petitions to the state delegation.
In Commerce Georgia a dollar banquet was hosted by the chamber of commerce at Hotel Commerce. Fifty to seventy guests covered dinner, with higher attendance expected but space limited in the dining room. The event proceeded Friday evening with strong local participation.
Albany, January 29 Special. Cotton buyers in this region face massive losses after numerous contracts with farmers for 1909 crops were left unfulfilled. Prices ranged 10 to 11 cents, but when delivery time arrived, prices rose, leaving buyers liable for vast sums. Numerous contracts were not honored, prompting lawsuits and growing court activity as buyers seek redress for unmet obligations.
The little sketch entitled the District School has played to capacity crowds this week at the American theater on Whitehall Street. Many patrons returned for a second viewing and requests to extend the bill have prompted the manager to continue it for another week. The piece is expected to do well in larger circuits, and the American theater is praised for securing it.
A concise note invites readers to request KEK for pure, wholesome flour. It emphasizes quality and trust in the product and brand language. Local readers are encouraged to inquire at participating stores for KEK labeled flour.
Senator Steve Clay and Mrs Clay depart Atlanta for Washington after a stay at Hobinson sanitarium on Capitol Avenue. Physicians advised his return to the capital though he remains somewhat weakened. On the train he greeted Georgia friends, noting improved health and lighter weight, while joking about fitting new clothes.
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