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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

10

R. J. Guinn Heads Wesley Enterprises

The Wesley Memorial Enterprises board met at 322 Candler building to elect officers and review reports from secretary O W Stapleton and treasurer J G Lester. R J Guinn of Atlanta was chosen president with Asan Candler, C C Brown, and W J Knight as senior officers, while C W Amapleton became secretary treasurer.

Wesley Alemorial Enterprises Candler Building Asan Candler Atlanta C. C. Brown Balnebridge W. 7. Knight Savannah Knight W BR. Stubbs C. W. Amapteton Thera Enterprises In R. J. Guinn Ann G Mer J. G. Lester W. J Campbell E. ¥. Carter M .M. Davies Thaman K Glenn C J. Haden J. &. Johnson James I. Mason H. ¥. McCord J. A. McCord J. M. McEachern W. S Witham RF. Burden Macon W. J. Kulgtt J. S Betta Ashburn Bainbridge E. A. Copeland Greensboro J.T. Duncan Douglasville J. T. Fletcher Columbus Ed Fulcher Waynesboro CG Goodrich Augusta GMM Napier Atlante

Changes in Cruelty Charges for Convict Case Reported

The county board referred cruelty charges in the E. C. Hues case to the public workes committee led by Judge H. E. W. Palmer. Dr. Tat McDonald was elected county physician. Almahouse plans were presented and a two month vacation granted to Dr. R. Hone. Restoring dropped officers was debated, with Forrest Adair chairing the committee.

Board of County Commissioners E. C. Hues H. E. W. Palmer Tat McDonald Almhouse R. Hone Almahouse Forrest Adairs Force T. W. Cefield J. M. Carroll A. D Hornby EC. Brown GH Hicks W. F. Hubbard

Jeans Breeches for Joe Brown Inaugural Suit Story

Col J Lindsay Johnson, Democratic editor of the Tribune Meraladi Rome, traveled to Atlanta on business connected with Cobb county woolen mills near Marietta. He notes a mill woven jean fabric to be used for Governor-elect Joe Brown’s inaugural suit, called Joe Crown cashmere, praised as fine Georgia cloth. Rome commerce and industry are described as thriving with active real estate, and Concord Woolen’s units report strong orders from governors editors farmers judges and lawyers who wish to honor the new governor by wearing homegrown homespun. The Concord Woolen Mill will supply enough cloth for a two-piece suit for five dollars or a coat and trousers for seven dollars fifty cents, if patterns and measurements are provided.

Col. Johnson Joe Crown Georgia Rome Coronel Joan Iean Real Catate Deman In & Word Concord Joe South Carolina Europe New York Georg

Mind at Peace After Killing Heard in Hains Trial

Expert witnesses described Captain Peter C. Hains as impulsively craving by hearing the name Annie and reaching quiescence only after firing fatal shots. Dr. L. Samuel Mangan testified to impulsive and manic depressive insanity from the Bayside Yacht Club killing of William J. Annis. Two more alternate experts will follow.

Hains Annis Flushing Hains Tril Peter C. Hains Willam J. Annis Bayside Yacht Club L. Samuel Mangan Manson Captain Helnn Annie Whch Claudia Mains

Died When Money Came In Elkhart Indiana May 5

Edwin Shermadine, aged 75, died today after receiving a pension voucher worth 30 a month under a congressional act. He had hoped his service to the Union in the Civil War would be honored with the pension, and he clung to life until the benefit was approved. He was in feeble health but determined to live until the pension bill passed.

Elkhart Ind

Constipation The Cause Of Disease

Constipation the cause of disease and a warning against chronic delay. Regular bowel movements are essential. natural Hunyadi Janos Water advertised as a gentle, effective laxative with quick results. Beware unscrupulous druggists who substitute.

Nature Hunyadl Janob

New Garment Sale Features Novel Embroidery Patterns

We offer 30 unusually pretty dress patterns in boxed sets with dark and light color contrasts. Also showcased are wool tailored suits costumes gowns street dresses linen Rajah outfits and wash wear for summer. Prices span 1.50 to 100.00 for fabrics and garments with reductions on voile skirts foulard gowns and lingerie waists. Visit second floor during Music Festival in Atlanta.

Atlanta

Muslin Underwear Department Displays Wide Range of Garments

The store advertises an expansive muslin underwear collection including Namxooh Corner Cover and Drawers and Three-piece garments with varying prices from $1.00 to $15.00. It highlights French hand-made options, Princess Slips in sizes up to 44, S-piece Bridal Sets from $10.00 to $30.00, and Walking Skirts in Cambric Lawne with lace or embroidery trims priced $1.00 to $3.00.

New Novelties in Women's Neckwear

Dutch collars and jabots in linen lawn with hand embroidery and real lace accents. Prices range from 17.59 cents up to $5.00, featuring Cluny Irish and American lace finishes, with various colored designs and Madeira embroidery listed.

Jabota Jabots Tanen Lawn Watc

Turpentine Trust Claims No Case in Savannah Trial

In Jacksonville Florida the turpentine trust case ends without a verdict as the defense asks the judge to direct a verdict of not guilty for all defendants. Judge William S. Sheppard considers the motion with proceedings extended into the afternoon. Attorneys Toomer and Akerman present defense arguments while prosecutors maintain most of the indictments’ specifications are proven. The judge weighs the Consolidated Grocery case and related Sherman act damages as references, with a decision anticipated tomorrow morning. Nearby notice advertises Kodak supplies from A. K. Hawkes Co.

Savannah Gay S—A Crisia Turpentine “Trust William 5. Sheppard Alterneys Charles J. Delanch American Naval Stores Company Samuel B. Adama Wiliam Toomer Jacksony L.lle Adams Consolidated Grocery Company United States Florian

Tragic double suicide near Contra avenue

In Indianapolis on May 5 Arthur Stitt and Miss Leann Stroud were found dying in a buggy on Contra avenue. Stitt, it is believed, gave the woman carbolic acid with whisky and then took poison himself. Both died shortly after. The tragedy is linked to Stitt being spurned by the girl, with threats reportedly uttered by Stitt.

Indianapolis Ind Arthur Stitt Leann Stroud Contra Avenue Stitt Ttme Irl

Conyers Picnic Planned at White City Park

Conyers plans a Sunday union picnic at White City park on May 12 with participation from all churches and Sunday schools. A special committee arranged travel from Atlanta with extra rail service and many local businesses will close for the event, expecting about 600 attendees.

Conyers White City Park Union Acteol Plebic Banday Schools Atlanta Georgia Railraih Dienickers Decatur White

Negro Prisoner Killed in Leesburg Jail Fight

Albany May 3 Ely Holman a desperate negro prisoner in Lee county jail Leesburg was shot to death in a hand to hand fight with Deputy Sheriff D Logan in a dark cell. Holman attacked Logan with a stool before the deputy drew his pistol and fired ending the struggle. Logan is exonerated. Calhoun of the Atlanta criminal court adjourned court yesterday due to illness.

Albany Ely Holman Lee County Leesburg D. Logan Logan Holmes Exon

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