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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1909
Page
6
The notice boasts affordable eye wear using modern scientific methods with standard prices and guaranteed reliable work. It argues cheap glasses are costly due to poor fit, asserting that spending more yields relief and satisfaction when quality is sought from their fitting services.
Bishop Warren A. Candler of the Southern Methodist Church delivers the baccalaureate sermon at the Athens commencement with the theme Knowing God drawn from Paul's Athens sermon. He says true knowledge of God comes only through Jesus Christ and warns that philosophy and art cannot reveal Him.
An advertiser highlights silver in cases as beautiful yet affordable wedding gifts. Describes a cream set salad set meat set lemon set iced tea set and a score of other boxed silver options, noting exceedingly choice cased silver available.
Impressive services honoring deceased railroad conductors and train dispatchers were held yesterday afternoon at St. Pauls Church with Rev E D Hillenwood delivering the principal address. Organizations present included Atlanta Division No 180 Georgla Division No 457 Ladies Auxiliary Golden Rod Division No 43 Order of Railway Conductors Altoona Lodge No 302 Atlanta Lodge No 720 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Atlanta Lodge No 290 L A to B of RT. Deaths noted: Joel R Holcomb James A Glosso Mrs C J Foster Mrs Tom Shockley and Mrs Br Cottier. Death roll read by C W Mangum. Several members gave five minute talks prior to the address.
A memorial service in the Knights of Pythias hall honored thirteen locomotive engineers who died in the line of duty over the past year. Nine sacrificed their lives staying at the throttle to save passengers, while Abercrombie and two others died of other causes near Savannah. Governor Hoke Smith lauded the Brotherhood as a religion of service and urged remembrance of their sacrifice, with a program including readings, sermons, and music.
Georgia life insurers paid 5.7 million in death claims for 1908 with dividends and surrender values pushing total disbursements to about 5.2 million. Major cities report Atlanta 974,646 Savannah 521,944 Macon 474,380 Augusta 409,050, with dozens of towns contributing smaller sums. Large single claims include Warren Lott of Waynesboro at 146,089. other significant payouts span Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, and Columbus among many towns.
Very low rates to Richmond 15.10 round trip with sleepers on all trains and meals in Diners. Inquire 88 Peachtree. John H. Wallace Jr state game and fish commissioner praises Cage Bennett Baldwin county resident for killing a dog violating game laws. Deer in the area have increased under the same laws, department policy to protect them.
A. H. Barnes, Etowah county tax collector, has made final settlement with the state auditor. Collections for the year include state tax 23480.79, soldier 8831, school 26453.81, an increase over last year.
The general council will convene Tuesday at 3 pm to handle the June apportionment sheet after two failed attempts. A charter amendment proposal by Alderman Presa Huddleston to allow the mayor to succeed himself will be taken up, with most members reported to favor it. Huddleston also has an ordinance on moving picture show regulation to tighten fire safety. Expect a lengthy session as apportionment arguments may occupy hours.
The great council of Red Men of Georgia begins sessions tomorrow in Atlanta. An estimated 4,000 storch-bearers will take part in a red light parade Wednesday night with delegations from across the state. The Bull Bats drum corps will perform, and the Rats will wear elaborate regalia unseen in the U.S. Carl Hutcheson, ex Fraternal News editor, now lawyer, leads press coverage for the event. Frank B. Smith, Georgia’s great senior sagamore, is expected to be elected great sachem.
Forecast calls for light scattered showers with variable winds mostly from the south. Atlanta reported yesterday partly cloudy skies with a sunlit shower in the afternoon. southern rain was light though conditions favored more showers. A Baltimore American quip about a young artist threads through the note.
Kentucky children form the Uncle Remus Memorial Club to honor Joel Chandler Harris. Mrs. Frank L Woodruff leads the drive with clubs planned across Kentucky, all aiming to buy The Sign of the Wren's Nest for a national children's shrine, with gold links for each club president and foundation date.
A crowded local ticket office burst into chaos Saturday as the sole Pullman diagram vanished. Agents searched drawers and overturned chairs, delaying sales for a prominent summer resort. One man produced the missing diagram later, restoring the agent’s record and the process.
Seaboard Phones offer ten day period with ten dollar rate to Wrightsville Beach starting Thursday. Limited quantities available for travelers seeking affordable seaside access.
W. R. Joyner will not seek the city tax assessor post to replace Charles D. Meador who will resign next Monday. He cites prior business engagements and the influence of friends and city officials as factors in his decision. The field remains J. R. Mell, W. W. Draper, J. T. Colliar, and possibly George Beauchamp.
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