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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

4

Death claims Dr LaHatte educator and Confederate veteran

Dr Charles Burge LaHatte, a prominent Georgia educator and Confederate veteran, died at his home at 124 South Pryor Street yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held at his daughter Mrs Emmett Brogdon’s home, 330 Grant Street, today at 9:39 AM with burial in Gainesville. He founded the Methodist College of Georgia and led several institutions in Georgia and Alabama. He married Miss Mitte Engram and leaves multiple siblings and children, including Mrs Emmett Brogdon and Miss Lucile LaHatte. An Atlanta camp details honorary escort members for the funeral.

Charles Burge Latatte Grand Lodge D F Georgia Pryor Street Welack Emmett Brogden Grant Street Gainesville Bradiey St. Louis G. Christian S John's Church Muscoges County Terrell Light Artillery Savannah Army of North Virginia Gainerville Methodist College of Georgia Ile Douglasville College Nannie Low Wrightaville Martin Institute Jefferson, Ga South Alabama LaHattle Mitte| Engram Futala Ala Emmett Brogdon H. C. Christian Barclay & Brandon Depjokers

Property Transfers and Deeds Across Georgia Areas

A ledger of conveyances lists quit claims and warranty deeds across multiple streets including Rickardann Pullam Verte Euclid Park and Love, with amounts from 600 to 9868.30 dollars. Transfers involve institutions such as Germania Savings Bank and parties including John Henry Mary Lesper Doyle Stevena and J C White.

Clement AL Trand Aid Society of North Georgia Conference Methnadie Pumber Company Verte Avenue John Henry Toigh T. Inman Detd TRL Co Doyle Mira Stevena Wraite Street Paul Sullivan Love Street J.C. White Dickinson “Trust Company

Four year sentence for cashi er Pharr

McRae Ga. In the criminal branch of the superior court a guilty plea by Olin Pharr, former cashier of Citizens Bank, led to a four year term. Pharr fled after admitting shortages, then wandered the northwest and Alaska under alias W W Wilson before surrendering in Montana. Local officials urged mercy, but the court imposed four years on the 1808 case.

New Orleans G Ding Alaska British Columbia W. W. Wilson Phar Livingstone Mont Pharr D.M. Roberts Caf Snatman Eason Sprife EK. W. Graham Graham & Graham Solicitor General

Valuable Jewel Given by Grand High Priest Moody in Macon

At the conclusion of the grand chapter Anoral Arch Masone session in Macon Georgia on April 30 Grand High Priest J F Moody of Cuthbert received a valuable jewel from a boyhood friend A E B Heese as a token of esteem. The organization presented a $1000 gift to the Masonic home to aid maintenance.

Moody Macon J. F. Moody Cuthbert A. E B. Heese

Robbers Busy at Hartwell Force Entry With Dynamite

Hartwell Georgia April 30 special report says a band of professional gangsters robbed the Hartwell post office and nearby express office between 1 and 2 am blowing safes. About 60 dollars in cash and 1000 dollars in stamps taken, a pistol left on the floor, overcoat destroyed to muffled explosion, no injuries or clues. Jesse Massey absent at federal court. authorities alerted and search of suspects ongoing.

Hartwell Yegamen J. Lloyd Teasley Paul E. Dennon Mac Culpepper Jesse Massey Foxsie Massey John C. Massey Athens Jessie Massey Ins Southern Express Office Express Roscoe C. Lindérim Ether King

Reverend Ward resigns after fifteen years at Temple Baptist

Rev. A. C. Ward announces resignation as pastor effective August 1 after fifteen years at Temple Baptist Church. He cites dwindling membership from 400 to 100 due to freight terminal construction scattering families, declining health, and plans to publish The Georgia Issue while joining the Anti-Saloon League work. He has served about thirty years in ministry across Brunswick Dahlonega and this city.

Temple Baptist Church A. C. Ward Ward Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic

Bank Officers Indicted in Waycross Case

Eight officials and directors of the defunct Bank of Waycross face indictments by a Ware Superior Court grand jury. Named are president Geongg R. Youmang and cashier James Knox, plus six directors present at last August’s stock-issue meeting. The cashier faces a separate charge for handling funds after insolvency became known. Bonds set at 5000 dollars per case, with speedy trials sought.

Waycross Grand Jury Bank of Waycross Witch Ware Superior Court Geongg R. Youmang James Knox

Cedartown Aidings Deny Fatalities in Local Tornado

Cedartown reports from April 30 state no one was killed in Cedartown despite a tornado passing seven miles northwest. Four deaths and five injuries occurred nearby. Mayor R O Pitts denies false death rumors and says Cedartown is providing aid rather than needing it.

Cedartown R. O. Pitts RO. Pitts

Dynamite used on home destroys dwelling in Butte Montana

The residence of J. Wickland, foreman at Washoe Smelting Company quarry near Anaconda, was blown apart by a midnight charge of giant powder. Wickland and his wife escaped. he was injured but not seriously. Several hundred workers, previously employed, had been laid off when Amalgamated Copper Company properties restarted last winter. Wickland had received threats. An unrelated ad for Clarke Bros Co whiskey runs at length.

Butte Mont Wickland Washoe Anaconda Amalgamated Copper Company Wicklang

Egg Hunt Ready at Piedmont Park with 75000 Eggs

Weather looks fair for Saturday at Piedmont Park as 75000 eggs hidden in grasses and crevices await 20000 children. Five hundred prizes and two cash eggs plus two hundred balloons and a concert. Hunt starts 3 PM with under eight admitted first at the paddock.

Piedmont Park Egge Ceata CBRE Typographical Union Essig Whitehall Street Turky Typographiést Union

Oil Well Near Haslehurst Prompts Interest in Jeff Davis County

In Haslehurst Georgia April 40 special Tudga Aykens returns from Haslehurst showing oil from a well drilled west of town by a company that had previously sunk several wells last September. The sample burns as freely as refined oil and is very dark in color. Interest grows in potential sites along the railroad line between Hazlehurst and Douglas in Jeff Davis County.

Cla R. Ayken Hastehurst Haslehurst Jeff Davia County Hazlehurst Douglas

Two Italians Arrested in $52,000 West Virginia Robbery

Louie Geperlang and Gaetano Deverchi, two Italians, were arrested at a Norfolk and Western train and jailed in Bristol as suspects in the Garey West Virginia United States Coca-Cola pay wagon robbery. Police traced their route toward New Orleans after the incident.

Garer W. Va Nestiville Louie Geperlang Gaetano Deverchi Italiana Orm Norfolk Bristoll Garey W.va United States Contaga Coke Company New Orleans

City Parks Seek General Superintendent Authority

City officials favor appointing a general superintendent of parks to oversee all parks including Grant and Piedmont. Current superintendent James Gillespie will be supported but lacks full authority. An ordinance proposes a park commission elected for two years and a general superintendent at 2000 dollars, with the mayor appointing a park board for one year seen as weak. The ordinance comes before the committee on May 12 with expected favorable action.

Gran. Park Piedmont Park Avlanta James Gillespie Grant Piedmont Park ‘Board General Council

Best Food in World Served in America Says Escoffier

New York April 30. Renowned European chef Escoffier declares that America serves the best food in the world. He praises New York cuisine on the eve of his departure for Europe and notes European hotels offer nothing superior to what he can find in New York.

America New York Escoffier Europe Ian

Nervou Chas James Promotes Cure By Natural Remedy

Noted scientist Nervou Chas James announces a harmless blend of hops lettuce and celery as a cure for nervousness insomnia and indigestion.letters from Dr J B Brooks of Hot Springs Arkansas praise the remedy and a free booklet is offered to those seeking information address Chas B James Sanatorium 105 Poplar Ave Memphis Tennessee.

Chas, B. James J. B. Brooks Hot Springs Ark Sentlemen Chas. B. James Sanatorium Poplar Ave Memphis Tena

Miss Alice Harner Funeral Notice in Washington

Special notices state Miss Alice Harner will be buried Saturday May 2 at 10 a.m. from St. Philip's Cathedral with pallbearers named by H. M. Patterson & Son. Interment at her old home in Akborough Maryland. The list includes Mr Fr Diskes Mr P. S. Melt and others from local connections.

al Harper A. H. Walles Wm. H. Harper Washington Susie C. Wailes C.G. Brandon Natchez Wailes Kercher Alice Harner St. Philip's Cathedral Akarborough H. M. Patterson & Son Persyth Fobn FR Diskes Melt J. Re Thompson Wet Pucker We T Huonicu

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