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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
10
Get your summer suit now from Rogers Peet Co and Hart Schaffner Marx lines. See the immense assortment with fabrics, weaves, and patterns to suit every taste and purse, with a perfect fit and wide price range.
A local store promotes an extensive shirt stock with prices from 1.00 to 3.50. Manhattan shirts are offered at 1.50 to 3.50, other shirts from 1.00 to 2.50, urging customers to come and see the immense selection.
A catalog note highlights new small and medium straw hats with real Panamas priced from 5 to 25 dollars. It also lists best styles and values in other straw hats ranging from 1 to 6 dollars.
Modern neckwear and hosiery are showcased with smart patterns and washable fabrics. Ties run from 25 cents to 2 dollars, while new lightweight fancy socks are priced 25 cents to 1 dollar, highlighting value and style.
A devastating storm system swept across multiple states causing widespread destruction from Horn Lake to Memphis. Reports tallied numerous fatalities, hundreds injured, and extensive property loss as tornadoes and high winds disrupted rail lines, telegraph and telephone networks, with towns like Jackson, Frankfort, and Mammoth Springs reporting deaths and heavy damage.
Informal reception precedes the twentieth annual convention of the Sons of the American Revolution. Cardinal Gibbons gave the invocation while Mayor Mahoot delivered a welcome. Judge Henry Stockbridge, president general, urged electing new members to the society.
An offer pledges a free copy of a supposed cure for nervous debility, lack of vigor, and memory loss. It promises a powerful, fast-acting combination from a physician with a special study of men and urges readers to request the prescription by mail from a Detroit area address.
Commissioners clash over appointing police chiefs secretaries with Weaver favored for the post. Hotland Marbut and Johnson oppose outside appointments calling it a bad precedent. Weaver cites university math training and bookkeeping claims while absentees Maddox and Van Dyk spark ongoing debate as Sanford removes Lockhart and Simpson named. Uniform policy for department riders discussed.
Judge Emory Apter of Macon visits Washington to meet the attorney general amid rumors of changes in Georgia. If four Supreme Court justices retire in four years Speer may be considered for a circuit bench or the high court. Possible moves include Marion Erwin as district judge and Alexander Ackerman as district attorney.
Boston April 36 Special Mia Julia Ward Howe and other distinguished women have begun a fund to honor Joel Harris with a memorial in Atlanta. Under the Uncle Remus Association Women's Auxiliary a meeting will be held at the New England Women's Club quarters next Monday to advance the project. Mrs Howe is joined by Mrs Roger Wolcott Curtis Guild Jr and Eleanor Howard Warins in the effort.
Mrs Mary King of Carnesville Ga died at her home near town late last night in her eighty ninth year. Survived by sons RON King and J King and daughters Laura King Alice King Martha King with other relatives. Funeral arrangements expected to be announced from Lavonia and Hapeville.
The Seaboard introduces a quicker travel option with a four and a half hour service to Birmingham effective May 2. The new schedule highlights reduced travel time and improved connections for travelers seeking rapid rail access.
All silk S inch taffeta ribbon offered in black white rose roseda maisé lavender brown navy Saxe light blue and pink. A good value at 25 cents today only 17 cents.
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