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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
6
A batch of obituaries and funeral notices from a Georgia newspaper, listing Banage residents, Mary Landrum, Nancy Swinney, and other locals. It notes services at churches, interments at local cemeteries, and survivors including spouses, children, and relatives. Also includes brief death notices for Elizabeth Wilson and Colonel Toncray, with funeral details and locations.
Willingham yesterday purchased the building secured by George F. Wins on Chevy Street from the Ben J. Jones estate for 34000 dollars. The sale was handled by the Willingham Loan and Trust Company. It is described as one of the most valuable pieces of property in the vicinity.
After a lengthy, spirited debate in Austin on March 6, the Texas Senate approved a house measure prohibiting betting at tracks by a 19 to 1 vote. An attempted substitute allowing pari mutuel betting failed, with the judiciary committee split on the substitute.
Clyde Bostick, aged 49, prominent Western and Atlantic railroad figure and son of A. B. Bostick, died after midnight at Dr Hall's home following a night out. Survived by his father and two sisters Mrs Edward Batten and Miss Mothe Bostick. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
The Georgia Traveling Men's Association, after a four week old prelim, plans a formal session at 8 pm tonight at Piedmont. Officers will be elected and a constitution and by laws adopted as interest in the movement shows strong growth. About 300 sample carriers are expected on the Bell floor for the session.
Gossip at National Capitol notes Senator Bacon showing slight improvement and planning Sunday departure despite lingering fever and a potential pneumonia risk. Senator Clay left Washington for Merletta after praising Taft's Inaugural Address, and was sworn in for a six year term. Representative Lewis returns to Montesuma while Dudley M. Hughes arrives in Washington. most Georgia members head home for the congressional recess as Colonel Livingston plans a stem days departure.
News from Montevallo Alabama reports Mrs King a woman about 50 was found dead in a home room with throat cut and head wound. Blood in the yard and signs point to murder then body dragged inside through a window. Her daughter Mrs Hattie Foorn is held charged with the murder.
The Chicago American defeated the Los Angeles Coast league team 5 to 3 in the first game of the series. Taseral Hesh and Oren pitched, with Milles Aitroeck Armstead and Shaw contributing at the plate.
In March, Vice Admiral Pascal Cervera, famed for leading the Spanish fleet at Havana before its destruction by the United States in 1808, is reported as residing in Puerto Heal. The article notes government inquiries concerning past actions and seeks to clarify official statements.
Bishop Melson of the Atones will conduct morning services at St Elmo church because Dr Farland rector is out of town. Holy communion at 10 o clock, sermon and communion to follow. Afternoon services set for 3 o clock. Dr Farland is in Richmond with his ailing mother.
Washington March 8 The Senate reassembled and sent a slate of cabinet nominations including Knox to state MacVeagh treasury Dickinson war Wickersham attorney general Hitchcock devy Meyer interior Ballinger agriculture Nagel commerce and labor Huntington Wilson assistant secretary of state Beekman Winthrop assistant secretary of the navy Lost Dalby Indian Inspector McDowenl receiver at Williston Maker. The confirmations followed sharp remarks by Titman and Bailey regarding Meyer and Nagel with Tillman citing post office investigations.
New York March 5 Albert T Pat Hex convicted of murdering William Marsh Rier appeals to the Brooklyn appellate division seeking release from life imprisonment or execution by electric chair He argues lifelong imprisonment is a harsher punishment than death
Two attempts to wreck Louis vill and Nashville trains occurred within three nights, 1 mile south of Montgomery. Sparks driven spikes foiled the plans at a bridge over the Pindlala creek near McGehee's switch, prompting three nights of patrols after shots were fired at fleeing suspects. the route serves fast trains from New York to New Orleans and highlights ongoing danger to rail service.
Washington March 5 One of the last acts of George von L Meyer as Commaster General was the order granting free mail for Frances Cleveland widow and Mary Harrison widow under their written signatures. Previously only three presidents widows had free mail. The list now includes Julie D. Grant Lucretia Gartielé and Ida McKlaley.
Ex President Roonevelt took a painting of his mother's Georgia home from Washington. The artifact, kept in Galneville Georgia, was part of gifts from thirty eight women postmasters nationwide.
Receivers O Neal Faytor and King filed their monthly report to the superior court detailing the Exchange bank property in Macon. They report over $2,000 in cash on hand not yet used for dividends and ongoing collections improving. Sixty percent of assets already allocated or distributed, with another dividend anticipated as conditions improve.
Two men, A C Gitelaed and Oscer Gillelang, reached Macon from Furnenvilie last night and claim to come to odjane. They were lodged in police barracks by Detective Bill Smith and Patrol Officer Kirby on Atlanta instructions as they are believed connected with a recent safe blowing there.
Washington scenes recount Taft review of inaugural parade from the stand near the White House. He met governors from New York Rhode Island Vermont New Jersey Illinois and Missouri and spoke with officials and guests before a crowd described as numbering in the thousands. Fred W. Carpenter took a ceremonial oath as secretary to the president and others filled new roles as assistants and clerks. Taft greeted about 4000 people in the East Room and walked with his brother. The day included tours of the Capitol and White House grounds and a Weather Bureau forecaster explained a lingering “bareback” storm.
Macon Georgia March 6 Special The election may follow annexation moves in large portions of Macon and all suburbs. East Macon election may be deferred pending wider arrangements. Committees active since last night will report soon with final meeting set for Thursday night to announce the location.
City rumors say Chief Jennings may retire amid factional pressure as the police board plans a meeting next Tuesday. Mason faction controls the board and a shake up in the department is feared with captains and sergeants possibly losing positions.
San Francisco on March 5 saw Team No 1 of the Chicago Americans defeat the Coast league club 8 to 2. The game drew a large enthusiastic crowd as Blood of the 1808 season helped push the victory.
A gentle non intoxicating tonic claims to aid tired women by increasing appetite toning nerves regulating female organs and building tissue resistance against fatigue and disease. It emphasizes women’s constitution and notes no explanation of mechanism.
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