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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
10
Walker county returns show 1637 dogs listed for taxation raising 1637 dollars for the year. Captain Tip Harrison notes total property figures up 300000 from last year and reacts with humor to the dog tax entries while praising conscientious citizens in Walker county.
Major W. H. Hettie, collector for Fulton County, located his brother after a 64 year separation. The brothers, split before the Civil War era, reunited in Whitton Arkansas after years of searching by family and associates. They traveled from Arkansas to Avanta and visited Jackson, Tennessee for a family reunion on the Fourth of July.
In a pointed address to the Georgia legislature, Thomas E. Watson argues for action on port rates and the eminent domain issue, chiding Hoke Smith supporters and urging ratification of the income tax amendment. He questions why the legislature, aligned with Smith, has not enacted promised port rate legislation or honored pledges to Old Man Peepul.
In Macon Georgia on July 6 a jailed couple faced restrictions as Jailer J B Andrews barred the wife from staying overnight with her husband though daytime visits were permitted. The woman was denied a permanent place near him and the couple had wed the previous day inside the jail.
Adel Ga July 6 Special The Masons of Georgia s second congressional district will hold their annual convention in Adel on July 13 and 14 Three or four hundred prominent Masons are expected with several thousand local attendees A big barbecue and basket dinner open to all will inaugurate the gathering Addresses will be given by Congressman SA Roddenberry and other leading figures Welcome speeches will be delivered by the mayor and Col J M Jackson a local attorney
Reports from Brietol Tennessee indicate Congressman P Brownlow’s condition has deteriorated since yesterday. Doctors say recovery now unlikely and prognosis is short, with the end anticipated within a brief period.
A local tale quotes Mac, longtime paper employee, who nearly failed from poor meals and night work. After starting Grape-Nuts, he gained from 126 to 160 pounds in three months and reports feeling better than ever. The letter promotes Grape-Nuts as a proven cure and invites readers to look for the Road to Wellville book.
County officials say paving on Washington street Capitol avenue and Peachtree street 19 is delayed due to incomplete city sewer mains. The county will proceed once the city speeds up, with a $2,000 allocation for bitulithic pavement on Peachtree street. Residents support cooperation to advance the project.
The heirs of William Armistead challenge ownership of 100 acres in the Ponce de Leon area, tracing a chain from a prior grant to Dismuke and a subsequent sale, seeking to prove a remaining right to the land amid earlier transfers. The dispute centers on historic land deeds and rightful claim to the parcel.
The house committee on public property, under graft charges against Lee Barron, keeper of public buildings, will continue its investigation at 3 o'clock this afternoon. A subcommittee was appointed to hire a stenographer to record all evidence.
One may overcome constipation permanently with regular habits aided by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. is sold by leading druggists and is praised for restoring natural function without debility.
University of Chicago divinity school scholars publish an official editorial in Biblical World asserting a “new Christianity” that embraces geology and historical science over biblical literalism. The piece, signed by thirteen editors, argues religion should align with scientific findings and modern ethics.
A stenographer is to be engaged by the committee with Br Hall of Bibb Mr Boyd of Boaldipe and Mr Rosser of Walker appointed to select. Barron attended with his books and records and may be asked to appear Thursday afternoon as the committee weighs the charges and potential subpoenas for Watson’s correspondence.
Senator A. D. Bacon returns from Washington to Macon Georgia in apparent fine health. He will rest at home several days and friends extend a warm welcome. The exact location for his continued rest remains undetermined as he resumes duties after the special session.
Macon mayor John T. Moore declared no moving pictures of the Jeffries Johnson bout will be shown in the city to a mixed audience. He cited danger as the reason and ordered no exhibits attempted within Macon.
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