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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1909

Page

10

Temperance Leader Endorses Peruna as Superior Remedy

Mrs Mary M Brown of East Providence Rhode Island president of the YWCTU and former WMC leader writes that Peruna is popular among women and superior to other cures for catarrh and female weakness. Dr Hering proposes Atlanta sewer plans with septic tanks and pumping stations and a bond election for sewers schools and waterworks. He will inspect waterworks and report in two months.

Mary M. Brown Groovenor Ava East Providence R. I Rhode Island Woman’s Resist Corps Hering Atlanta Tsave McDaniel Street West End Bond Commission Maddox Commission New York

Unknown negro attack on woman near Red Mountain

Mrs. Robert Mullins was attacked by an unknown Black man while walking home through woods near Red Mountain on Saleville electric line. He jumped from bushes, choked her, and fled as her screams drew help. Bloodhounds followed the trail late tonight.

Birmingham Ala Robert Mullins Mul Une Red Mountain Saleville Bin

Hoopes Pursues Divorce Against Katie Bleenor Hoopes

Dawson Hoopes of a prominent Philadelphia family has filed divorce proceedings against his wife Katie Bleenor Hoopes. The suit names correspondent Charles A Newhall, a cricketer of international reputation, as a co respondent. The couple, long separated, reside near the Hall estate in Chestnut Hill. Mrs Hoopes is abroad visiting her daughter in London. Hoopes makes sensational allegations in the filing.

Philadelphia Dawson Hoopes Katie Bleenor Hoopes Charles A. Newhall Hoopes New Hall Chestnut Hill

Brief House Session With Two Local Bills Passed

The House held a brief Saturday session, approving two local measures. No Senate session occurred. Bills passed authorize Augusta to secure land for waterworks expansion and create a river and canal commission for Augusta. The fish and game committee formed, with plans for a comprehensive state game and fish law.

House of ‘Representatives City of Augusta Senate Ausguste Fish and Game Committee Garlington Richmond

Do You Weigh Too Much The Real Remedy and the Recipe

A historical weighing remedy article promotes a dose based on caserta aromatic and peppermint water after meals as a weight loss option. It claims effortless fat reduction without exercise, promising rest, good food, regular doses, purer blood, clearer skin, and restored energy.

Howeveer

Lumber Harvest In Georgia Produces Notable Hardwood Log

Oakmean Ga July 10 Special One of the finest hardwood trees cut in this area was recently brought in from the farm of J F Hurt massive lumber tallying 1100 feet. The remarkable log showcases rich grain and remarkable size for the region signaling a historic woodland yield. The report highlights the local logging effort and the significance of the specimen within Georgia's timber industry.

Oakmean J. F. Hurt

Vast log haul reveals enormous timber cut from single tree

A log of extraordinary size, 12 feet long and containing over 1,100 feet of lumber, required nine oxen to haul to town. This represents one of four sections of equal size cut from a single tree.

Kelley Corrects Historic Acworth House Occupancy

D E Kelley of Tuskegee Alabama sends clarification about a famed Acworth Georgia house linked to General Sherman during his march. Kelley states the dwelling was owned by his father, not his mother and younger brother, while Sherman used the dining room as headquarters. After the war the owner sold the house and moved to Haralson county.

D. HE. Kelley Tuskeges Ala Acworth General Sherman Kelley Smithson Sherman Mr. Kelley Wheeler's Cavalry Haralson ‘County

Boy Hurt by Auto in Savannah on Bull Street

Four year old Robert Gregg Jr. of Savannah was seriously injured when a car struck him as he rode a scooter toward the business district on Bull Street early last night. He suffered a deep cut near his left eye and was rushed to a hospital.

Savannah Robert Gregg, Jr Bull Street Jad

Language of Peace and Southern Prosperity Speech

G Grosvenor Dawe urged a united effort by Southern Commercial Congress to weld the old South into a thriving, cooperative economic force. He cited vast natural advantages, rail and bank capacity, and a need for technical training while calling for a broad, apolitical cooperative organization to advertise the South’s opportunities and spur industrial progress.

G. Grosvenor Dawe Southern Commercial Congress South Dawe Montgomery Board of Trade of Atlanta Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania New England United States Southland Greater Neady

Warner's Safe Cure offered free trial to readers

An Atlanta Sunday Constitution promo claims Warner's Safe Cure treats kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. It promises a free trial bottle and an analysis of a urine sample, with a booklet, and cites uric acid as a cause of many ailments.

Atlanta Sunday Constitution Warner Bright Ae Warner Rochester Genuinenera O. Er

Death by misadventure in a dentist chair in London

Inquest in London found Professor Lawrence Marshall Byers of Des Moines Iowa died July 7 during a tooth extraction. Verdict: death by misadventure. Ether anaesthesia, swollen throat and septic poisoning cited. Body to be embalmed and shipped from Southampton on Majestic.

London Lawrence Marshall Byers Des Moines Iowa G@ L Holmes Charleston 9. C Prafengor Byers Liverpool Byers Albert Swalm Southampton White Star Line Majestic

Income Tax Urged by William J. Bryan

Lincoln Neb July 10 Mr Bryan public statement urges constitutional amendment for income tax. He endorses the 1908 platform plank and calls for extra sessions and nonpartisan clubs to promote ratification. Taft argues amendment not necessary. Senate passes by unanimous vote. Democratic governors urge immediate action and county tax clubs form to pledge lawmakers.

Lincoln Neb Bryan Taft Congress Senate

Southern Kindergarten Association Holds Annual Session

The fifth annual Southern Kindergarten Association meeting at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville elected officers led by President Miss Marian Stuart Hanckel of Columbia, D C. Vice President was Miss Willette Allen of Atlanta. Recording secretary was Mrs Delia Cawood of Knoxville and corresponding secretary Miss Margaret Somerville of Jacksonville. Treasurer was Miss Huby Wiltingham of Columbus.

Knoxville Tenn Southern Kindergarten Association University of Tennessee Marian Stuart Hanckel Columbia D. C Willette Allen Atlanta Delia Cawood Margaret Somerville Jacksonville Huby Wiltingham Columbus

Accidental Death Verdict In Army Major's Lethal Runover

The coroner's jury found accidental death in the case of Major James W. Long retired U S Army. He was knocked down by an automobile driven by chauffeur H G Weaver. Both men were arrested in bail set at 65 000.

Washington James Long United States Army Laugdrice H. G

Death Claims Prof. Newcomb, Noted Astronomer at 74

Washington reports the death of Professor Simon Newcomb at his home at age 74. Renowned as a leading astronomer and mathematician, he directed the Nautical Almanac and supervised telescope projects at the Naval Observatory and Lick Observatory.

Washington Simon Newdbmb Hill Benjamin Franklin Newcomb Naval Observatory Weebington Great Lick Observatory California Nautical Almanac

Plans for Fifth District Masons Convention in Atlanta

Leading members of Atlanta area Masonic lodges began preparations for the annual fifth district convention to be held in Atlanta the second Wednesday in August. Ten thousand prominent Masons are expected. Committees on program speakers music railroads and arrangements were named to oversee details and receptions for visiting delegates.

Atlanta C. E. Hall Royal Daniel M. T. LaHatte George Hkubanks W. L. Champion Robert Carpenter T. H. Jeffrie J. HB

Little Clermont Glides From Ways

New York July 10 A replica of Robert Fultons Clermont the Hudson river steam boat was launched today at the Staten Island Ship Building Company yard under the Hudson Fulton celebration commission. The Clermont replica will lead a flotilla of warships in the Hudson voyage to Albany August 17 1807 marking the Fulton era amid public excitement. About 6000 attendees including many living descendants of Fulton and Chancellor Livingston witnessed the ceremony.

New York Robert Fulton Meriiere’ Harbor Staten Island Ship Building Company Hudson Albany Fulton Chancellor Livingston

Women wage battle for eight hour day in Illinois

The piece recalls a clash over reform as Agnes Nestor leads Illinois women in a ten hour day fight. A railroad station exchange shows mutual respect, while the article urges business groups and lawmakers to adopt a standard program: no night work, eight hour day, better working conditions, ventilated rooms, safe seating, and separate facilities. Also notes Kenneth Poli Raynor, a Daughters of the Revolution member, dead in San Antonio.

Illinois Illinoia Agnes Nestor Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Miss Nestor United States Raynor San Antonio Texas Kenneth Poli Raynor North Carolina William Polk Continental Army Thomas Folk

Class of 1908 to hold first annual reunion at Scoville Hotel

The Boye High School class of 1908 will hold its first annual reunion next Saturday night July 17 with a banquet at Scoville Hotel on Mitchell street. President H G Bedinger issued the call for a gathering at Peachtree Root Garden at 8 p m. After an hour there they will proceed to Scoville for the banquet hosted by Mangier Lazalere.

Boye’ High School Scoville Mitchell Street H. G. Bedinger Peachtree Root Garden Scavilla Mangier Lazalere

Memorial service for Theodor Herzl in Atlanta

A memorial service honoring Theodor Herzl, champion of political Zionism, is planned this afternoon at the 4 ol block synagogue at the corner of Gilmer Street and Piedmont Avenue under the Atlanta Zion Society. Joe Durran chairs the memorial committee.

Gilmer Street Piedmont Avenue Atlanta Zion Society Theodor Herzl Joe Durran Ther

Jury verdict in Florida dentist murder case verdict of second degree

In Marianna Florida J W White was found guilty of second degree murder for killing Dr H Alexander, a dentist, months after a kiss allegation while a patient. White claimed self defense saying he feared an attack in a dark street as the dentist was armed with an umbrella. Witnesses testified White had threatened to kill Alexander.

Marianna Fla Aelte White Dr.Alexander

Norcross and Atlanta Mourn Local Notables in July Obits

Multiple death notices from July list E C Dean of Norcross surviving wife and several children, Gordon Keller longtime city treasurer of Tampa, A Vernor former Southern Railway passenger, Mrs B A Spencer and Lars M Horn among others. J D Vandergrift also noted. Also brief essay on summer amusements urging public dances and safe, low-cost entertainment.

E. C. Dean Norcross Bis J. W. Harper E. Winnborn George Ross Levick Dean Atlanta Gus Dean Misa White Dean

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Temperance Worker Fish ” and Game Com Mittee Alse Davin Banka Ithia Atate Atate Hia Aseletanta McMahon Clarke University of Georgia Jones Meriwether Manchester Treasury Lewis Hancock Brown Fender Lowndes Williams Madison Five Forka Moss Cobb Messrs. Beazley Lee Ford Worth Meadows Telfair Henderson Turner Ashburn Board of Commissioners of Mitchell Dawning Company Georgia Oakland D. E. Kelley I, Grosvenor Pawe William J. Bryan Ano Seamson Prof. Newcomb Georgia Masons Clermont Hiner Mexico Griffin Gate E. G. Griffin Peat Rooms Whitehall Street Brown & Allen Bell Phone Aenterest E.C. Calloway Central Young Men's Christian Association Central Baptist Church Evangel Rawson and Hood Streets Br, Roberts Charles Griffin Dunaway Hilliard Decatur Pate Dentiay Beesase Wite Gordon Keller Tampa A. Vernor A. A. Vernor Milledgeville Patterson Southern Railroad James Verney Frank S. Verney A. P. Bentz Manila George Charles Fulton Judge of Masons B. A. Spencer West W. E. Woodson Greenberg, Bond & Bloomfield Covington Lars M. Horn Sarah M R. H. Randall Edgewood Avenue Inman Park J. D. Vandergrift Dean Street Conyera France Gemany
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