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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1908

Page

6

Delegates Nominated At Atlante Typographical Union Meeting

Delegates were nominated to the regional convention in Boston and to the Federation of Labor meeting in Macon. Nominations named B. J. Smith, J HR Bodenhamer, J J Lockridge, W S Wardlaw for Boston and Jerome Jones, BR McComack, H A Cobb, Erie E Griggs, W G Grediz, R S Dennington for Macon. Five will attend Macon. George F. Halsey, Panama Canal Commission printer, gave the keynote on conditions in Panama under U S supervision. He was greeted warmly by old friends.

Atlante Typographical Union Boston Federation of Labor Macon B. J. Smith HR. Bodenhamer JJ. Lockridge W. 5 W. 5. Wardlaw Jerome Jones McComack H. A. Cobb Eerie E. Griggs W. G. Grediz Dennington Typographical Union George F. Halsey Panama Canal Commission Panama United States

Brenau chautauqua in Gainesville to run June 28 July 26

Gainesville Ga May 3. Brenau chautauqua schedules a month long program from June 28 to July 26 featuring lyceum entertainments, religious and educational improvement, outdoor sports facilities, new summer hotel, and camping grounds. Prominent speakers, musicians, and educators planned for four weekly themes and a large audience.

Gainesville Lyceum Ombsea Brenau Chettahorcher Fark Jig Lake Panwiliona Kopommodate Brenan Aiditontum Chautauqua Carrie Chiclago Vanderbilt

Adel to build $60,000 HORSFORDS plant mill

Adel residents voted to form a cooperative mill company to construct a $60,000 acid phosphate plant. Groundbreaking to begin immediately with work to be completed by the next season's opening. Officers named include J. T Wilks president and J. H. May vice president among a slate of local leaders.

Adel Adel. Ga Ac Oil Pines of Mis Company Wak J. T Wilks J. H. May Ceident W. H. Baskin Legget Av Tukun J. Tu Pope F. MM. Shawne Parrish

Southern Iron In More Demand

In Hattanooga May 3 news notes stronger inquiry for southern iron signals more business to come. Production holds steady in Tennessee and Alabama with potential daily increase up to 500 tons if ramped up within a week. Export bids appear modest versus domestic prices as U S Steel moves on Tennessee Coal Iron properties.

Hattanooga Tenn Southern Iron Tennessee Alabama Birmingham Blose Sheffield Company Woodward Company Republic Iron and Stes Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company South Bana Tron United States Steel Corporation Tennesse Coal, Iron and Railroad Company Corey Tennessee Company Engiey

City court sessions begin as judges shuffle duties

The city court opens with Judge Andy Calhoun presiding. Judge Pendleton handles jury business in the first division of the superior court this week, Judge Elia hears motions in the second division, and Judge Rela presides in the civil court. Voters may register from today until May 23 at Tom Piers cigar stand with Lucian Harris as registrar. Anguata, Ga May 3 Special T M Supet, police commissioner chair, was burglarized last night. Thieves pried open shutters on Broad Street, smashed windows with a crow bar, and looted a cash register, cigars, and small merchandise. Detectives have no clue. this is the third burglary in three years targeting Cheizmen Philpot.

Pendleton Superior Court Elia Tom Piers Lucian Harris Anguata Aucoste T. Am. Siipet Board of Police Commissioners Thieven Broad Street Cheizmen Philpot

County race heats up as primary nears in Filton

The county race on the home stretch heats up as candidates rush to file by the Tuesday noon deadline. Gov race draws focus amid Brown and Smith talk while county contenders push for votes. primary set for June 4 will reveal winners and new county executive committees.

Svermor Arnor Cleck Filton Brown Ennaidaté Mure John W. Neims C. Mangum Superior Court John T. Pendleton Superior Charles D. Win City Criminal Court Andrew &. Calhoun Edmund W. Mar Robert B. Blackburn Lowsry Arnold Arnold Broyles A.F. Stewart T. M. Armistead John R. Wikinson HLM B. Turman Joseph ©. Maddox George N. Lima John M. Slaton H. ¥. McCord

Debate With Tulane Tonight at University Chapel

Intercollegiate debate between Tulane and the University of Georgia set for Monday night in Athens at the University chapel. Topic is the permanent retention of the Philippines by the United States. Georgia will be represented by C. N. Fedileon and J. J. Willingham. Tulane by Tavor and Gauchet. Georgia won last year, Tulane aims to even the score.

University of Georgia Willom Athens University Chapel Tulane Philippines United States Georgia Boys Georgia C. N. Fedi¢leon J. J. Willingham Messrs Tavor Gauchet Tylene

Athens bonds sold at premium for city projects

Athens Georgia yesterday validated an 878000 issue for sewer and waterworks bonds. A 60000 school bond for new buildings and 28000 for University of Georgia improvements were sold at a 4.75 percent premium, 30 year bonds. Demand appeared strong as bids exceeded expectations.

Athens Ewer -Banda Schoo University of

Georgia Congress of Mothers Annual Meeting in Athens

The Georgia Congress of Mothers holds its annual meeting in Athens May 3 to 5 at the State Normal School auditorium. Prominent women from across the state attend with discussions on child welfare, education, and civic duties. program includes addresses by local officials, teachers, and club leaders, with memorials to founder Mrs. T. P. Birney and various committee reports.

Athens Georgia Congress of Mothers State Normal School City of Athene W. F. Dorsey Mothers’ Club R. J Joes, Jr Mra David Harrow David Marx Council of Jewish Women Granger Robert Zabrer John D. Mell International Congress of J. XM Bkinner Marlon Smith Wall Lace Wesley House Kilan Iickerson Prim Hacdore Birney Mire Wiliam King Tulle O'Reets

Delegates Gather in Richmond for Charity and Corrections Conference

Richmond hosts 800 to 1,000 delegates for the national conference of charities and corrections opening with addresses at the Bijou theater. Affiliated groups include the National Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the National Association of Jewish Charities with events at the Jefferson hotel and Academy of Music. The meeting covers criminology prison reform child labor juvenile courts public health and care for needy families as five to six study sections run for a week. The Georgia King’s Daughters convention begins May 5 in Augusta with hundreds of delegates and an executive committee listed.

Richmond America National Conference of Charitien and Corrections National Conference National Society of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Charitable’ Organization Daressea Academy of Muate Charities and Correction

Franchise Law To Be Discussed In May Council Meeting

The general council plans its first May meeting at 3 pm with little high priority business visible, and an unsettled tone from committees last week. Alderman Key seeks to curb street railway franchises and requires free rides for city workers if a lease is granted, targeting the Georgia Railway and Electric Company and the Atlanta and Northern on the Marietta street line. No committee reports on vehicle use in streets, park board elections, or Oakland cemetery sexton are expected, while Clarke's Pure Rye ads promote a 4 quart for $5 delivery and 12 quarts for $12 from Clarke Bros. & Co. of Peoria, Illinois.

General Council Ita N Council Alderman Key Etreet Georgia Hallway and Electric Company Atlanta Marietta Marietta Street Key Georgia Railway ‘and Electric Company Atlanta and Northern Gract Hancock Huddleston Park Board General Superintendent of Parks Oakland Cemetery Clarke Clarke Bros. & Go Peoria

Coming Week in Congress and Augusta Elks Convention

Washington May 3 The House likely will take up a financial legislation bill this week or set terms for its passage with a Democratic plan likely to gain unanimous support. Senate work includes agricultural appropriations forestry disputes and the Brownsville affair while post office funding and land restrictions for Five Civilized Tribes debated. Augusta gears to two day BPOE convention with Henry Hammond to deliver welcoming address and city officials speaking.

Washington House of Representatives Williams House Senate Brownsville Bulkeley Warner Carter Elkins Gwen Five Civilized Tribes of Indiana Hammond Augusta B. P Henry Superior Court Ducal Elks Lodge W. M. Dunbar Mespra James Uackeon Beyen Tamerence Bowdre Phirizy J. Frank Carewall C. E. Dunber Aveta

Cascarets Prove Popular with Millions of American Users

An advertisement extols Cascarets showing vast daily usage and long term trust by millions of Americans. It claims ten cent boxes sold at a furious rate, with yearly spending exceeding five million dollars on promotion, while warning of counterfeit imitators and trade thieves seeking to steal Cascarets goodwill.

America Cascarets Wall Cascaret Cascareta

Cascareta Cleanser Promises Safe Health Tone

Product claim states Cascareta as a trusted, time tested remedy for disease prevention and digestive strength. It emphasizes vegetable ingredients, reliability, and benefits for children, portraying Cascareta as an essential safeguard against deadly health risks.

Dishonest Sales Tactics Warned By “Just 28 Good” Claim

A caution against dishonest marketing and health risks from slick salesmen. The piece notes Cascarets are made only by Stering Remedy Company, warns against bulk sales, and highlights the Ten Cent “Vest Pocket” box labeled CCC with genuine product assurances.

Stering Remedy Company

Wager Placed on Hoke Smith in Georgia Primary

The Constitution reports $1450 deposited by supporters of Governor Hoke Smith to bet he will win more votes than challenger Joseph Brown on June 4. Additional bets bring total to $1450 plus side wagers. A Brown supporter bets $180 against $100 that Brown will beat Smith in Fulton County. The paper acts as a neutral conduit and will transfer stakes to a responsible stakeholder when wagers are accepted.

Hoke Smith Joseph Brown Sonyth Brown Fulton County Smith

Nelson in Athens Delivers Two Sermons at Emmanuel Church

Bishop K Nelson of the Atlanta diocese spent the day in Athens. He officiated at a confirmation service for a class of applicants and preached two sermons at Emmanuel Church, Athens today.

Nehop Nelson Athena Athens Maya K. Nelson Atlanta Emmanuel Church

Permanent Receivership Hearing in Elberton Ga

Elberton Georgia May 8 Special hearing on permanent receivership against Elberton Air Line Railroad sought by Southern Railway to bond and take road from receivers. Judge Worley to hear May 11 as charter expired in 1901 and 30 year duration elapsed. Road taxed last year at 043,000 with Southern owning most stock.

Elberton Messrs Hamilton McWhorter Gunderas McDaniel Southern Pailway Dudge Worley Elberton Air Line Southern Worley Wilkes Superior General Assembly Plaintff the Southern

Rousing Farmers Union Relty Meet Near Fitzgerald

About four hundred members of the Ben Hill Farmers Union gathered with families at the Van Wie grove north of Fitzgerald to hear State Organizer J. L. Lee speak in the absence of President R. F. Duckworth. County School Commissioner R. J. Prentiss introduced Lee and the audience listened attentively before a large dinner provided by union ladies. An executive session followed.

Ohunserald Ben Hill Farmers’ Union Jth van Wie Grove Fitzgerald R. F. Duckworth Union City Union Couny Union

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