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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
14
The ad touts White-Dress-Seekers prettiest frocks from Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose with lace trims and expert construction. Prices are sale reductions meant to dispel thoughts of cheap ready-for-wear lingerie dresses. Also includes a Confederate veterans dispute about Fourth Georgia colors and a letter from Major Wulbert denying loss of colors at Spottsylvania.
Captain Thomas Todd aged ninety longserving Kentuckian and Mexican War veteran died last night in Shelbyville. He was a lineal descendant of Kentucky’s first governor Isage Shelby.
Branham, married with two daughters, is wanted in Macon County Georgia on a serious charge. He was jailed in Tampa Florida and is being represented by Atlanta attorney James Anderson while Jere Moore of Montesuma argues for a requisition to bring Branham back to Georgia for trial. The case stirs local outrage as public interest grows. Also notes SEABOARD train service from Atlanta at 11:25 a.m. with dining cars and Pullman sleeping cars.
Attorney for McCrory may not appear as George L. Bell is ill causing the new trial motion in the McCrory case to be delayed. The trial, held earlier, involved federal fraud charges and a lengthy testimony. May 1 was set for the hearing, but illness may prevent proceeding.
Captain L J Harris a longtime Central of Georgia railway conductor who was badly wounded in an attack on Walker Street car has recovered enough to resume his routes He appeared yesterday with only a facial scar and the rest of his injuries healing The case involved a young black assailant and the Atlanta police secret service force are still pursuing the matter Irvine Ky April 30 Reach Hargis denied a new trial after conviction for murder of his father Judge James Hargis and was remanded to await sentencing
Judge W H Pelton denied the injunction petition filed by Dor sey Crawster and Howell against the Central Georgia Power Company. The ruling allows eminent domain proceedings to proceed for the Loyd Shoals dam project. A parallel suit by J S Whitney covered similar grounds. today’s decision will settle the dispute. Heavy rain and storms hit Rome and Armachee, with two inches recorded in Rome and power lines down.
A 25 cent trial offer claims Eclipse Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and relieves symptoms quickly. An 6 year old testimonial from Hillville Texas praises better hearing and sleep after using the remedy. The ad urges readers to order a trial package by mail from Ipsh Medicine and Manufacturing Co. Atlanta, Georgia.
The Dearn Joint resolution to disfranchise negro voters in Florida was adopted by the senate in Tallahassee by 20 to 10 and now moves to the house. President Hudson opposed delaying action while Senator Masary urged the measure, noting Florida needs to change the constitution. Women watched from the gallery as the Beard resolution seeks a constitutional amendment to define voters as every white male twenty one or older.
A renewed push in Barbour County may intensify the case against officers Andraw Collier and Jamen Fils, jailed on bond for shooting Harmen Ellis to death weeks ago. The U S court hints they may not receive justice quickly as officials claim the man was a moonshiner and refused surrender, impacting support for a widowed mother.
Davison-Paxon Stokes Co offers a large collection of children's spring dresses in styles like guimpe and high neck designs. Made from Percale, Madras, ginghams, chambray, with bands, piping, or embroidery. About a hundred dresses, sizes 4 to 12, regularly $1.50 to $1.75, today 98 cents each.
Intique presents infant footwear in white pink and blue embroidered Summer Slippers at 50¢ pair. Includes soft-soled sandals tan and white kid patent leather ankle ties in multiple colors and silk grosgrain moccasins with ribbons. Complete infants section.
An extensive display of spring headwear for children with straw hats in various styles and colors, white roll brim sailors, pique wash hats at 1.25, linen wash hats at 0.50, fancy Bonnets from 1.25 to 12.50, a blue and white linen tam offer, and half price tams for little boys with embroidered anchors.
An advertisement promotes short chamois gloves priced at 1.50 per pair. Described as soft and suede like with a single clasp, the gloves are washable and offered in natural chamois shade. Also listed are white lisle thread gloves for wear with tailored waists at 75 cents a pair.
An offer features women's all linen sheer unlaundered handkerchiefs with narrow hemstitched hems. A special purchase includes hand-embroidered designs. Buy six for $1.00 instead of four for $1.00 or 25¢ each. Men’s pure linen handkerchiefs are white with narrow hems, priced at 25¢ each.
Boys' wash suits for young boys offered at just $1.00. Advertises white Vinene and madras fabrics in blue and white stripes or solid tan. Features include white shield and embroidered anchor designs or plain hands with white belt. Remarkably good values for the era.
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