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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
10
Hawkes promises superior eyewear with fine lenses and first quality frames. Examinations are conducted by graduate optometrists using the latest instruments, and medical referrals are provided when needed.
Today forecast shows showers and clouds with possible rain in southern states. An extended barometric depression lingers along the southwest border and a second disturbance affects eastern Nebraska. regions along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and New England remain fair.
Yesterday’s heat kept to 83 degrees as the Gopher recalls Little George’s fondness for donkeys. He rode one and the donkey bucked, tossing him off his head. The tale ends with a wary reminder that you can never tell about a donkey.
Mr R A Maynard will present a travel lecture on Yellowstone Park at the Universalist church on East Harris near Peachtree Thursday evening at 3 15. The talk will be illustrated with over a hundred color reproductions from stereoscopic views of the park’s scenes. Admission is by free ticket available from Cloud Stanford Clothing Co or by contacting Rev F B Ellenwood. tickets are limited.
Seaboard offers ten day vacations at Wrightsville Beach with rates at ten dollars. Phones: 100.
Karl Bradford an ice peddler living on South Pryor street faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Edgar H. Orr for attacking rival R. Rivers with ice-hooks at Sawtell’s ice factory. Rivers testified Bradford struck him, injuring his head and teeth, amid disputes over a block of ice and Bradford was bound over to a higher court on a charge of assault with intent to murder with a $400 bond.
Circular crystal coasters with pierced silver rims rise around the edge to cradle tumblers. They are decorative and practical, priced at 7.50 for a half dozen.
Atlanta residents back Piedmont project to fund a permanent endowment for the Demorest Habersham Mountain school. Dr. C. F. Allen reports $1,200 pledged by Congregational church members and others, leaving $24,500 to raise by July 1 to secure the $1,200 already pledged. The institution educates and trains North Georgia youths, many working through college, and faces space limits as it expands to nine buildings. Commencement exercises today feature Dr. Wilmer delivering the academic address and Dr. Pennman giving the graduation sermon.
The Bachelors Convention, a lively comedy, will be staged at the Grand on Monday evening June 7 by about forty local youths. Proceeds aid Universalist church efforts to complete a social hall and establish a stage for future productions. Tickets are on sale at Daniel Bros and the Grand box office.
The four year old son of Mr and Mrs S R Settle of 152 McMillan street died Monday after being scalded by falling into a tub of hot water at home. The body was sent yesterday to Sowaney Ga for burial.
A Settle mother found her two children on the back porch at 10 AM. While preparing hot water, the 4 year old boy stumbled, fell into the tub, and died seven hours later from severe burns. His sister Marguerite, 2 months old, was with him during the incident. Funeral arrangements and interment followed for the parents.
Seaboard offers quickest and best service for U C V Reunion travel from 88 Peachtree Street. Phone lines list 100 for reservations and information.
Forsyth Ga yesterday closed the commencement exercises of Bessie Tift. A large number of young ladies received literary and music degrees after an impressive baccalaureate address by Rev Millard Jenkins. At the close the Bessie Tift alumnae adjourned to their banquet hall for a banquet.
Max P. Emmerich, a Capital National Bank bookkeeper from Indianapolis, arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, for embezzling about ten thousand dollars. He used the alias Wilson, carried $1,800 when nabbed at the Duval hotel, and faces extradition questions as bank officials probe possible accomplices amid a four year span of misused funds.
The police committee discussed an ordinance by Chairman Spratling to remove obstructions to view into near beer saloons from the street. It received early approval with minor wording fixes and may be favorably reported to the general council soon. The committee also reported a pawnbroker affidavit provision to verify age and ownership of traded property.
Sam Loeb son in law of Morris Cohen was arraigned in city criminal court on a charge of keeping whisky at his Decatur street business. He was fined 1000 or 12 months in the gang and his lawyers Morris Macks and Frank Hughes will appeal to the superior court. Morris Cohen’s appeal of a $1000 sentence from Judge Calhoun was sanctioned by Judge W D Elis of the superior court.
Mrs E D Bloomfeld sold the corner property at West Peachtree and Kimball to Lila A Miller for 12000. The 278 West Peachtree Street house fronts 60 feet at 240 per front foot. Another transfer records John R Dickey buying 139.2 feet on Moreland Avenue from John M Wright for 11500.
The Georgia State Dental convention met briefly on Cumberland Island with sixty members present. President C. P. Davie of Americus led routine business as the convention continues through Thursday. Tonight the state board examines fifteen applicants for license.
John F. Stevens vice president in charge of operation at New Haven resigns to accept service elsewhere. Announcement made at New Haven office states no new post named, with speculation linking him to James J. HM properties in the western sector. Stevens joined the New Haven in April 1907 after serving on the Panama Canal project.
Georgias business leaders at the Kimball House pledged support for an Atlanta area auto course near Hapeville and College Park. President Asan Candler and Fulton County officials praised the project as a profitable asset and a boon for Georgia, with early stock subscriptions and detailed funding figures outlined by Fr. Cooledge and Forrest Adair.
Rev F G Carpenter of Tampa Fla delivered the annual literary address at Wesleyan College Macon Ga this morning in the college chapel to large audience. The day featured a forceful address and praise for the speaker. Commencement follows tomorrow with degrees certificates and the baccalaureate address by retired president Hon Dupont Guerry marking the close of a successful year.
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