Vaudeville Shine at Ponce de Leon Casino This Week
A strong vaudeville bill arrives at the Ponce de Leon Casino with matinees on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Notable acts include Green and Werner the Babes in the Jungle and Updale's team plus Gary Owen the star and a lineup of famed entertainers arriving from New York and Chicago. The Star theater promises a major season with top acts like the Kohler trio Naber Michell sisters Irena Lindia Sisters and the two Blacks making Atlanta debuts.
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Audeville
Ponce de Leon
Harting
Wells
New York
America
Green
Werner
Updale
Wen
Star Theater
Monel Ratiner
Peturre Las
Pkay
Kohler
Naber
Michell Sisters
Irena
Lindia Sisters
Two Blacks
Atlanta
South
Star
Sii
Old Bank Site Sold to Farmer in Atlanta
James A. Farmer, a recent Atlanta arrival from Covington Ga, bought the old Lowry bank building at East Alabama Street and Central Avenue from Lowry National Bank for about 35000. The purchase is viewed as an investment amid Georgia railroad improvements and a Washington Street viaduct project, with plans unclear for future use.
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James A. Farmer
Atlanta
Covington, Ga
Lowry Bank
Alabama Street
Central Avenue
Lowry National Bank
Georgia Railroad
Washington Street
Fermer
Death of Mrs Albert R Lamar in Savannah Georgia
Savannah Georgia July 7 Mrs Albert R Lamar widow of Albert R Lamar former secretary of the Confederate Congress and later in menapaper work in Georgia was reported dead. Editor of The Macon Telegraph the passing leaves plans pending details awaited from Charles A Lamar in Atlanta.
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Savannah
Albert R. Lamar
Lamar
Confederate Congress
Georgia
Macon
Charles A. Lamar
Het Con
Atlante
Claris Banking Company Declares 4 Percent Dividend
Covington Ga July 7 The Claris Banking Company oldest of Newtons six prosperous financial institutions declares a semi annual dividend of 4 percent and carries 4 percent to surplus. President W C Clark Cashier Miles G Turner and other officers reelected for the next year.
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Covington Bank Prosperous
Covington
Claris Banking Company
Newton
W. C. Clark
Miles G. Turner
Central of Georgia Railway earns record year in finance
Savannah Georgia July 7 Special tie gross earnings of the central of Geor gia railway for the fiscal year ending June 30th are the largest since the system reorganization. Fourth week June 1906 266 787 01 and 237 506 47 in 1905 show gains. June 1906 854 887 01 vs 750 956 47 in 1905. July 1 to June 30 1908 11 401 750 72 vs 10 135 054 69, increase 1 263 696 03. Earnings suggest dividends on first second and third income bonds this year with full 4 per cent on cash class possible.
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Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
Incoma
Park Offer to Columbus Council for Wildwood Park
Wildwood park, a top state asset, has been offered to Columbus by the Muncoges Real Estate Co for 10000 dollars, contingent on a lease with the Columbus Railroad Co expiring in 1934. A city committee will study the purchase advisability.
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Ity May
Heymen Heine SORTEP Two Step Gains Notice
A fragmentary review praises the Heymen Heine two step published by J. H. Hewlot & Co of Detroit. The piece notes rising public interest and predicts the tune will become popular, highlighting the publisher’s role in its success.
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J.,h. Hewlot & Co
Detroit
Red Cross Rules In Time Of War Adopted At Geneva
Geneva July 7 final text of revised Red Cross convention outlines mutual protection for sick and wounded, hospital corps, and nurses in war. Provisions cover field care, enemy corpses and prisoners, immunity of hospital staff, convoy protection, and prohibitions on commercial use of the emblem. China Korea Siam Congo participate. Russia and Japan active.
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Geneva
William J. Cary Sanger
Root
Sperry
Naval War College
Red Cross
Permanent Tribunal of
the Hague
China
Korea
Siam
Congo
Shooting at Georgia barbecue shocks local family
At a Winder Georgia reunion near Houle home a political discussion escalated when a man named Childers shot W. I. Houle in the neck and Mrs. Houle in the thigh after Houle asked quiet. Both victims are said to have made no provocation and the gathering ended in gunfire.
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Winder
W. H. Houre
Houle
Hote
Noule
John Houle
Houte
Chldera
W. H. Houle
Pamles
Savannah cotton exchange backs bucket shop ban bill
Savannah July 7 Special The Savannah cotton exchange endorses Representative Ander sons substitute to House Bill No. 27 to prohibit bucket shops. The board adds minor modifications and will send delegates to Atlants with Murry M. Stewart departing tonight. The bill defines bucket shops and guilt evidence with penalties of 5000 dollars fine and imprisonment for first violation and stricter penalties for later infractions.
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Savannah
Savannah Cotton Exchange
J. R. Anderson
Boykle
Cotton Exchange
Atlante
Murry M. Stewart
Ely
Mr. Anderson
Honest medical practice promises real cure after 18 years
A historical medical advertisement touts honest, legitimate treatment with no patent medicines, claiming 18 years of reputation and a private laboratory for custom medicines at no extra charge. It invites investigation and offers free publications and examination blanks for men and women.
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United States
Whitley's Slayer Caught In Georgia Action
Moultrie Georgia July 7 Sheriff Campbell received a telegram from Graham Texas stating John Lewin the slayer of J A Whitley has been arrested and is en route to Georgia with requisition papers waived Lewin killed Whitley near Moultrie last November over land dispute and has since been leading officials praise Campbell for locating Lewin amid local excitement
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Whitley
Moultrie
Sherif Campbell
Graham
Texas
John Lewin
J. A. Whitley
Lewis
Georgia
Campbell
Lewia
Estill Campaign Tour Reaches Milltown Georgia
Colonel Estill, candidate for governor, spoke in Milltown after appearances in western Georgia and Valdosta. He canceled meals due to tight schedules, denied railroad discrimination accusations, and praised the warm reception of his candidacy across the state.
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Milltown
Valdosta
J. H. Eatiis
Eatlis
South Georgia
Estill
Farmers Institute to be Held in Covington
Covington Georgia July 7 special The farmers of Newton Walton Rockdale Clark and Oconee counties will hold their annual institute in Covington this August President P D Coffee is arranging a promising program The event will be directed by Hon Harvie Jordan with agricultural experts addressing topics for farmers An old-time Georgia barbecue will be enjoyed by Covington and Newton county residents.
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Harvie Jordan
Covington
Newton
Walton
Rockdale
Clark
Ocones
P.D. Coffee
Georgia
Aitizens
Newton County
Fire destroys small buildings in Gulfport area
Fire that started early this morning in Gulfport Mississippi swept through several small structures in nearby Gulfpore Mobile Alabama. Several buildings were destroyed and firemen reported injuries. The blaze caused structural damage to saw mills and a nearby depot period under investigation by local authorities.
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Wits
Gulfpore
Mobile
Ala
Gulfport
Miss
Dows
Union
Louisiana House Endorses Bryan by Democrats
Baton Rouge July 7 The Louisiana house of representatives last night in regular session adopted a resolution recommending the endorsement of William J Bryan by the state democratic party.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House of Representatives
William J. Bryan
Visit Franklin Springs Promises Quiet Rest and Amenities
Steve R. Johnston touts Franklin Springs as a 150 mile plus from Atlanta stay, 31 miles south of Toccoa and 21 miles north of Elberton. He notes two newly furnished hotels with triadic conveniences, three springs, freestone, awphor and iron, and says a visitor can leave Atlanta at midnight and dine at the hotel. He mentions $20,000 spent on rebuilding and urges those seeking rest, good water, and fine food to visit.
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Atlanta
Elberton
Steve R. Johnston
The
Constitution
Franklin Springs
Toccoa
Franksin Springs
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Sores Cure
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He claims both conditions were cured with no trace remaining. Sold widely at druggists.
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Buckien
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Architects join fortunes forming Norman Falkner partnership
G L Norman a leading Atlanta architect teams with John Falkner formerly of Norman’s office now returned from New York to establish a new firm at 1839 Candler Building. The Meade transport departs today for the assistance of The Thomas.
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G. Normen
John Falkner
New York
G. L. Norman
Atlanta
Kenown
South
Falkner
Norman
Candler Building
Meade
Thomas
Iitundey
Dovpencer Ansiat
History of Bankruptcy Reported for Northern District of Georgia
A comprehensive record by Hon. W. Colquitt Carter shows 228 bankruptcy applications filed in the Northern District of Georgia from October 1905 to June 1906. Most were filed in Atlanta, with 31 in Columbus, 14 in Athens, detailing voluntary and involuntary filings and reflecting meticulous clerical work.
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Northern District of
Georgia
W. Colquitt Carter
United States
Attorney General
Washington
Atlanta
Eccourt
Carter
United States District Court
District of
John Dean Broward
Larceny Conviction In Sazarac Cocktail Case At Southern Roadway
Agent G. BR. Acariett of the Southern Roadway Company and chief detective L. T. Briel were found guilty of larceny from a car in city court. Testimony described a box car theft involving a case of Sazarac cocktail and two bottles seized. Shell was convicted after a lengthy alibi fight, while a negro accomplice escaped and was not identified.
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G. BR. Acariett
Southern Roadway Company
L. T. Briel
Atlanta
Andy Calhoun
Southern Road
Scarlett
C. V. Peterson
Western and Atlantic Railroad
New Orleans
Peterson
Shell
Bolicitor Lowry Arnold
Scrriett
FP. Dwyer
J. T. Dwyer
Man in Flames Chased Through Chicago Streets
A man in flames, caused by an accidental peroxide of soda in his pocket, ran through Jackson Boulevard on July 7 pursued by a large crowd eager to stop the fire. A police officer finally caught him and removed the burning clothes before he was taken to a hospital, where he was said to be fatally burned.
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Coker
Montgomery
Ala
Spertal
Bonnie Coker
Monroe County
Cokar
Willam Schoen
Jackson Boulevard
Adhoet
Democratic primary payment deadline threatens ballot presence
Less than a week remains for state office candidates to pay an 880 assessment to secure a place on the Democratic primary ballot. The rule requires leaders for state house, supreme court, and U.S. senator to cover all primary expenses. nonpayment will remove their names from the ballot. The payment deadline is set by the January date.
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Atele
House
Suprema Court
United States
Dal Joremary
WANTS ASYLUM FOR INEBRIATES
Dr. Willis B Parks urges Georgia lawmakers to fund an inebriate sanitarium saying letters from supporters boost prospects. He links alcohol abuse to murders and argues heredity and poor whisky quality drive crime, urging immediate legislative action and public letters to him.
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Willis B. Parks
Tare Hh
Park
Tata
Parks
Putton
Ana
Georgia
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W. L Houle
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Savannah Cotton Board
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Board of Health
West Georgia
Farmers’ Institute
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Chicago
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