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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1909

Page

8

Music Committee to Convene for Southern Festival Plans

The Music Committee of the Great Southern Music Festival meets today at Cable Hall at 3 PM. Chairman Victor J. Smith leads discussion on program selection for rhorel numbers and contracted performers for performances May 4, 6. A chorus of 500 plus participants signals strong festival interest. next rehearsal notes arrangements for orchestra and telegraphed singer Maye. Committee members include Victor L Smith, S Wessels, B Lee Crew, Woods White, George W Wilkins, and C Sidwell.

Cable Hall Victor J. Smith New York Smi Victor L Smith Chatsman Wessels Lee Crew Woods White George W. Wilkins Sidwell Chamber of Commerce

Organize Baraca Society elects leaders in Rome

The Baraca Society in Rome Ga met Thursday evening at the First Methodist church. Officers were elected and by-laws adopted. President G D Pollock, vice president G C Baker, secretary J F Belley, treasurer JT Williams, corresponding secretary Misa Katia Logan, reporter Martinet. Next meeting set for April at First Baptist church with representation from most city churches.

Baraca Society Rome Ety Philathes Baracaninn First Methodia G D Pollock G C Baker J F Belley JT Williams Core Misa Katia Logan Mise Martinet

Veterans return from Washington parade in Augusta

Forty five Civil War veterans and more than fifty Richmond Hussars arrived in Augusta on a special Atlantic Coast Line train after marching in the inaugural parade in Washington. They endured a seven hour delay caused by the Washington blizzard, returning home tired yet glad.

Washington Augusta Richmond Hussars

Weather Today Forecasts Showers Across Regions

Today there is a slight chance of showers in places with occasional showers likely. A storm that swept Waddington has moved into the Atlantic off New England. Snow is reported at some lake stations while central valleys stay cloudy. A low pressure system over northern Texas and Oklahoma drives clouds east to Savannah and north to Chicago with little rain.

Waddington Atlantic Ocean New England Lake Texas Oklahoma Savannah Chicago

Weather Circle Reports Mixed North to South

In New England and the lake region the coldest spots dip near 10 degrees above zero at Marquette and Buffalo while the Rocky Mountain slope stays generally above freezing. Atlante sees 5 to 58 degrees with east to southeast winds. Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions with light rain possible. A wireless from the Gopher quotes a road to Washington date and a playful note about parade chances and survival in Washington if the Dooze holds out.

New England Lake Region Marquette Buffalo Rocky Mountain Atlante Gopher Washington

Secret Order Forms in Wrightsville City

A secret order in Wrightsville Georgia claims to be the sole remaining of its kind The Grand and Noble White Top Order was started there a few weeks ago A special meeting appointed a committee to draft a charter for the organization.

Wrightsville

Counties Get Convicts Under State Allocation Plan

Secretary Yancey released a list showing county allocations for county convict camps under the new labor work law. Tattnall County appears on the list but its requisition is withdrawn due to inability to bear convict costs. no firm assignment of its 24 convicts yet, though commissioners may relocate them before April. The total count across listed camps sums to several hundred, with detailed county allocations for each camp and region.

Goodiee Yancey Tattnall County Tattnall Tampa Yancey Durham Mines Pigteneen Walker Clayon Vette Heard Milton Lookout Mountain Pilsbure Walker County Ga—Banke Winnettke Stephens Tallaterra Porsvih Brenkin Newton Carroll Cambestl Clarke Columbia Sibert White Bartow County Cartersville Bartow Rockdale Burke County Macon Witcox Bibb Putbam Laurens Morgan Geonse Terrell Fenton Tiurober Fargo Clinch County Appling Bulloch Camden Coffee Jenkins Emanuel Jcreven Bryan Hlsingham Janney's Valdosta Brooks County Ware Berrien Cnnars Ben Pal Sekine Barty Ga —Deratur Baker Snakederry County Ga —Harry Clay Iy Early Calhoun Quitman

Barton Claimed by Federal Courts in Milledgeville Case

George Barton, known as the one arm safe blower, was arrested near Birmingham and jailed there awaiting transfer to Pelzer. Federal agents claim him for burglary charges dating back over two years, a case linked to the Sharon, Georgia robbery. A March 19 hearing will determine whether federal or state authorities proceed, with agents observing in Birmingham.

George Barton Milledgeville Birmingham Pelzer Sharon Barton South Carolina Tria Federal Secret Service Button Captain Button United Rates

Governor Johnson Cancels Date in City Visit

Minnesota Governor Joby JonNnnon cancels planned visit here on March ten due to ongoing legislative session and duties. The Young Men's Democratic League of Fulton County plans to host former Governor Folk for a March 26 lecture, with Folk confirming pleasure to attend. A planning meeting for final arrangements is set this afternoon at the office of Attorney J. L. Mayzon.

Joby JonNnnon Minnesota Young Men's Democratic League Fulton County Fol Sf Milwourk Folk League Jthe League J. L. Mayzon

Harper's Life Seeks Clemency for Murray County Sheriff Killer

Circle No 2 of King Daughters presented before the prison commission with attorneys urging commutation for Folin Harper. Harper, convicted of murdering the Murray County sheriff during a prior arrest and also linked to a boy's death in Fannin, has repeatedly faced clemency requests that the board has refused. The case had recent appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court denied.

Folin Harper Murray County Vinita Lemuel D. Hewlet Charles Griffin Art Harper Supreme Courts Supreme Court of the United States Marner Bannin Murrey Fannin

Field and Lindsay Win a Big Verdict

In DeKalb superior court Judge Jude Rean presided as a verdict for $10,000 damages was returned against the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company. Forrest, cut his right hand in a crossing accident. Field and Lindsay, Atlanta and Tucker lawyers, represented the plaintiff. The railroad defense was by Judges Candler and Cumming. The petition claimed £50,900 and the jury deliberated about thirty minutes.

DeKalb Superior Court Jude Rean Charles Forreat Georgia Railroad and Banking Company Georgia Forrest Alynxe Field Atlanta Paul Lindsay Tucker, Ga Field Lindsay John &. Candler Safor Joseph B. Cumming Auguard

Child Dies From Burns In Washington Home

A cornstila Stack aged about a year died after being left in the care of a nurse at the parents home in Washington District of Columbia. The mother Mrs. J D Stack was away and the negro nurse left the room to fetch wood allowing the child to approach a fire. The child died at Columbia Hospital after hours of suffering.

Columbia D. C Apectal,j J. D. Stack G. N. Stack Cornsila Stack Taylor Street Columbia Hospital

Tenth Anniversary at the Tabernacle

The Tabernacle marks its tenth anniversary with 9 20 Sunday school exercises, 11 o clock sermon by Dr. Broughton, then communion and reception of new members. Sunday night he speaks on The Ups and Downs of Our Tabernacle Work after a special music program by Professor A Boatman and chorus.

Tabernacle Broughton A. €. Boatman

Two-Dollar Bills and a Stolen Bicycle Case

Recorder Broyles mocked C. M. McCord as he admitted carrying two five dollar bills while facing charges over a bicycle stolen from 70 Peachtree Street. McCord claimed six month ownership, then shifted stories before admitting guilt in court.

Recorder Broyles C. M. McCoré McCord Peachtree Street East Foint

Fabrics and trimmings featured in silk and chiffon lines

A catalog of fabrics and dress materials with prices. Japonica Silks and La Belle Soie in soft tones, cotton voiles, Soie Mervielle colors, costume foulards, border Swisses, Spangle silk, Pointelle Phisse, Lucerne Tissue, Madres Shirtings, Madrases, Cottons for dresses, Galatea, Embroidered Marquisettes, Embroidered Chiffon Cloths, Brocaded Chiffons, Grass Clothe, and Wash Chiffon all listed with price ranges from a few cents to several dollars per yard, showing a lively late 19th or early 20th century retail textile sale.

Guthrie Lawsuit Over Seizure Ties to Hearst Case

Scott Mac Reynolia of Brooklyn sues Governor Charlies N. Haskell and officials including Orville T. Smith and Joho Mahoney seeking 10000 damages. The case references seizure of papers from MacReynolds by governor representatives linked to Hantell and a 3600000 lawsuit against William Randolph Hearst.

Guthrie Okla Scott Mac Reynolia Brooklyn W. C Charlies N. Haskell Orville T. Smith Law Joho Mahoney Logan County Robert L. Lunsford Cleveland Oulu Wiliam i Hearst MacReynolda

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Taft Daniel Bros.Co L. J. Daniel Boards of County Commissioners South Johnson City Harper's Prison Commission King Field & Lindsay DeKalb County THE Dr. Broughton Lucerne Madres Bsc Batistes Vissues Hearst Ahun Society Dickerson Peachtree
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