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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1909

Page

8

Hospital Crowded 116 Patients Daily at Grady

Grady hospital board heard Superintendent W B Summerall report for the month showing an average of 116 patients per day at a cost of 1 31 dollars per patient. January through June figures showed a rising tax load. discussion on charging transient patients who can pay. Dr T D Lonineo noted doctors profiting from the hospital’s charity work.

Grady Hospital W. B. Summerall Hospital Board of Trustees T. D. Loneino

Mortuary notices of several local deaths in Georgia

Dewitt Bruyn Confederate veteran aged 78 died suddenly at Soldiers Home. Funeral planned this morning. Born Ithaca New York he served in Confederate army and has lived at the home three years. Alex Guintoules 53 died yesterday at a private sanatorium waiter at Childs cafe. Local Greek colony undecided on disposition of his body now at Greenberg Hood Bloomfield's parlors. Lula Vinson 47 wife of George Vinson died at home. Survived by brother William Arnold and half sisters Mrs HE Vennet and Mrs May Finne. Funeral at 10 from Washington Street residence. interment West View. Henry Wallace Willingham funeral at 10 from First Baptist Church. interment West View. Mrs M H Gardiner 32 died after month illness in Columbus wife of Ki B Yonge. survived by husband, parents, and siblings. Funeral of Mrs Gardiner held at residence in Newnan with arrangement noting Professor Ransom and Alabama Polytechnic Institute ties. Oak Hill Cemetery interment by Masonic order and Auburn College delegation present.

Dewitt Bruyn Mr. Bruyn Ithaca N. Y Alex Guintoules Childs Cafe Loral Greenberg, Hood & Bloomfield Lula Vinson Orge Ox. Vinson Esterday Vinson William Arnold HE. Vennet May Finne Washington Street West View Newnan Atlanta Fudge J Powell Ransom Alabama Polytechnic Institute Alabama Oak HM Cemetery Masonic Order Auburn Alaledge

Change in Sutton case delays naval inquiry in Annapolis

The Sutton death inquiry was adjourned until all Marine officers involved can appear. Mrs. Jas. N. Sutton was made a complainant and direct accuser of several officers amid new evidence she sent to the secretary of the navy. Lieutenant Utley’s return from the North Carolina is awaited around August 6 before resuming proceedings.

Annapolis Jas. N. Sutton Portland Ore Marime Corps Naval Board of Inquiry Mra. Sutton Henry E. Davis Harold Utley North Carolina Secretary of the Navy Bix Lietenant Sutton Leonard Mrs. Sutton Adams Evans Bevans Willing Osterman DeHart Marine Corps Daviss Utley John Hood

Wood & Co to Open Today with Fresh Meats and Prizes

A. Wood & Co. successors to Wigod & Foster announce opening today with a first class stock of groceries and fresh meats. Mr Wood is a long time local grocer. Ladies invited to attend for a chance to win 20 dollars in gold.

A. Wood & Co Wigod & Foster Wood

Taft Visit Plans Wildcat Hunt At San Antonio Ranch

San Antonio July 27 wild cat hunt and duck rabbit chase are planned diversions for President Taft during a November visit to the Taft ranch near San Antonio. Superintendent Joseph H. Green reports preparations for the president’s entertainment include a pagoda and bath house on the gull and other improvements for his special use.

San Antonio Texas Taft Taft Ranch Joseph H. Green

Wayne county crops praised amid optimistic business boom

Cood Crops in W iesup Ga July 27 Special The corn and cotton crops of Wayne county are the best in years and farmers business men and real estate dealers are confidently expecting a new era of unsurpassed business conditions to open soon.

Wiesup Wayne County

Georgia Tax Move Prompts Income Tax Debate In State

Georgia lawmakers consider a constitutional amendment to allow an income tax. Congress has passed a bill to submit the amendment to the states and President Taft will notify governors soon. Some legislators favor the measure as democratic while others prefer letting the national government tax incomes. A house bill proposes to amend the constitution to permit graduated taxes on incomes with a double taxation prohibition.

Union National Congress Congress Taft General Assembly Georgia House of Representatives Messra Anderson Chatham Ault Polk

Florida Road Commissioners to Inspect Georgia Roads

Florida road commissioners plan to inspect rural Georgia routes in Decatur and Thomas counties to study road construction and gather data. Dr. Chas M. Aussey, chair of the good roads committee, aims to discuss bonds for broad road building and urge immediate action for future generations.

Florida Georgia Wallahassee South Georgia Chas. M. Aussey Chamber of Commerce Decatur Thomas Austey Lenn Ausley

Senator Tudacil Thrown From Capitol Car

Senator Tudacil of the forty second district was violently thrown from a Capitol avenue car near the capitol building as he prepared to alight. He sustained bruises to both arms but the injuries were not serious and he is expected to recover within a few days.

Br. J. ¥. Tudacil Forty-Second Capitol Avenue Goa Capitol Building

Famous House Burns at St Simon's Island Retreat

The Retreat, a summer home built in 1700 on St. Simon's Island by James Spalding, burned today in Brunswick. Distinguished visitors including Aaron Burr and Fanny Kemble had recently seen the historic house, which had not housed people since the 1898 storm. the two-century oaken timbers remained solid despite the blaze.

Brunswick, Gin St. Simon's Island James Spalding Aaron Burr Fanny Kemble Haa Yialterdl

Robbers Beat Storekeeper at Boone's Creek

Bristol Tenn July 27 News says robbers entered James Hilton's store at Boone's Creek East Tennessee last night hurled Hilton from his bed beat him unconscious then robbed the store of many articles Bloodhounds followed the trail but were halted by two men believed involved in the burglary The story includes an advertisement for Pep Ta Lac a non dope beverage offered at four cents at all fountains

Bristol Tenn James Hilton Boone's Creek East Tenessee Filton

Teething Baby Saved by Baby Spring Water

A Memphis mother credits Baby Spring water with curing her infant’s stomach troubles after two physicians failed. The letter urges other mothers to try the product, noting a now healthy five year old. The water is analyzed by city chemists and sold by Raleigh Springs Water Co in Memphis with distribution to Atlanta via Brannen's Drug Store.

Taleigh Springs Water Co Ralph A. M. Lourey Gaston Ave Acti Bottis Pndorf Memphis Te Iy Raleigh Springs Water Co North Second Street Tenn Brannen's 9 Drug Store Whitshall Street Atlanta

War on Flies Begun by Medical Association

The fly committee of the State Medical Association met at the Aragon de Syl yesterday morning and organized to work with the state board of health in fighting flies. A report on disease spread by flies and destruction suggestions was adopted to be shared with weekly state press for rural residents.

State Medical Angoedition Aragon de Syl State Board of Health

Gertrude Hoffman to wear long tights

New York July 27 Miss Gertrude Hoffman the dancer will not answer the charge of appearing on the stage in too scanty attire until fall. The hearing was postponed as her attorney requested time to prepare for trial. Thirty or forty witnesses will be called to prove her dance was not immoral or indecent. Magistrate Steinert said her agreement to wear tights of suitable length satisfied the court that immediate adjudication was unnecessary.

New York Gertrude Hoffman Miss Hoffman Steinert Tighta

Cotton seed as fuel advances in British Africa experiments

Washington reports experiments by the British Cotton Growing Association in Africa may provide a new fuel source for internal combustion engines. American Consul Frederick I. Bright in Huddersfield has forwarded the findings to the state department for American commercial use.

Washington Africa British Cotton Growing Association Frederick I. Bright Huddersfield Eng State Department

Brotherhood of Engineers Convention Opens in Hamilton

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Grand International Auxiliary opened its annual convention in Hamilton Ontario with about 2,100 delegates from the U S and Canada attending. W E Futch and M B Prenter addressed the gathering as Patch reported the group holds over 120 million dollars in life insurance and a total membership around 14 000.

Brotherhood of Engineers Hamilton Ont Brotherhood of Locomotive Engiguera Grand International Auxiliary United States Canada W. E. Futch Insurance Department M. B. Prenter Asalstan Cleveland Patch Brotherhood “Hay

Sea Island Cotton Growers Meet in Savannah

About 500 Sea Island cotton growers gathered in Savannah to form the Farmers' Union Sea Island Cotton Growers' Association and push for higher, stabler prices, including plans to build a Savannah warehouse. President W W Webb of Hahira spoke as Col G Arthur Gordon warned against threats to prices. Delegates toured the Savannah river by steamer as a prelude to formal sessions tomorrow.

Savannah Union Sea Island Cotton Growers’ Association Sea Island W. W. Webb Hahbira Trederan Webb Col. G. Arthur Gordon

Son of Dickinson in critical condition abroad

Nashville July 27. Hon J M Dickinson secretary of War was sent for by telegraph to the bedside of his son Captain Overton Dickinson who is critically ill with acute congestion of the lungs at Camp Dickinson Waverly. The son is a member of the state guard in camp there.

Nashville Tenn J. M. Dickinson Washington Overton Dickinson Dickinson Camp Dicking Waverly State Guard

Mayor Markbreit Goes to the Beyond in Cincinnati

Cincinnati July 27 Colonel Leopold Markbreit mayor of Cincinnati died tonight after nearly nineteen months in office. Vice Mayor John Galvin will succeed him. Markbreit led the Volksblatt publishing company and was born in Vienna in 1840s. He studied law and once partnered with B. Hays. He served in various public posts including assistant treasurer of the United States at Cincinnati. He was a director of the Associated Press. Janet Markbreit was a diplomat earlier in Bolivia.

Cincinnati Ohio Leopold Markbreit Anthesa John Galvin Leopold Markbrelt Cincinnati Volksblatt Company Vienna Austria Lord B. Hays United States Janet Markbreit Bolivia Kent Grant Markbreit The Associated Press Walst

Negress Aged 116 Near Nashville Reported Dead

Nashville Tenn July 27 Cilla Kt isbrew colored aged 116 probably the oldest person in Tennessee is dead at her home near Needmore she was able to move until four weeks before death She is survived by two children one aged about 80 Born a slave Two Held for Moonshining in Macon Ga July 27 United States Commissioner L M Hir win held Frank Guill and Pierce Chatman for elicit distilling Plant destroyed in raid at Galil farm True Bill Against Landrum in Floyd County Georgia July 27 Murder charge with ready state witnesses and 48 jurors to select 12 Pat Crowe Cudahy to Wed Omaha Neb July 37 Engagement announced Edward I Cudahy to Leonora Brewer

Nashville Tenn Cilla Ktisbrew Tennessee Needmore Cilla Macon United States L. M. Hir Frank Guill Hancock County Pierce Chatman Frank Riley Galil Landrum Jiome M. C. Landrum J. T. Davia Floyd Superior Court Pat Crowe Cudahy Omaha Neb Hwdward I. Cudahy Millonaire

Bargain Silk and Ribbon Sale Promises Real Value Today

A local retailer touts a sweeping sale on silks, foulards, po gees, and wash silks at striking prices, with 19 to 29 cent discounts on many pieces. Ribbons follow with deep cuts on messaline, taffeta, moire, and warp prints. Embroideries and laces offer half price and less, aiming to attract shoppers with genuine savings and long-standing service.

Chamberlin's Atlanta

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