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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
8
An advertisement stresses pure wool and silk blends, warning that many shops sell substandard all-wool quality garments. It urges buyers to choose clothing with reliable fabric, noting merchandise in the stock meets high wool standards for lasting satisfaction.
A brisk rundown of summer furnishings highlights light cool shirts in new weaves, featherweight underwear, and updated neckwear and hosiery. The ad emphasizes fresh patterns and fabrics to stay comfortable during hot days.
The reception committees of the Order of Railway Telegraphers began duties at 6 PM with twelve sent between the terminal and old depot. By midnight only a few had registered, sent to designated hotels. Early trains expected to boost arrivals. two Pullmans will bring national officers to Piedmont hotel for head-quarters. Sessions start Monday at Gate City Guard armory, likely the largest turnout in the group’s history.
Architect RoA Pugin wins a 3600 verdict in Judge Pendleton's division against Dr. Len Broughton. Pugin claimed Broughton instructed Alm to do one dollar of work to undermine Mrs. Wiese who wanted another architect. Broughton denies wrongdoing. interest to be paid from Sept 3, 1907.
Officers and men of the department of the gulf are awaiting Washington orders for a ninety mile test ride and a three weeks practice march. Colonel J A Van Oredale plans a new itinerary from Fort McPherson through Gainesville and the north foothills, seeking suitable clearings for maneuvers. Dates to be announced later.
The Atlanta chamber of commerce and city groups formed a Sunday music planning committee to keep the Maasla Festival chorus intact for Sunday concerts at the auditorium. A subcommittee was appointed to study feasibility and costs, with Wilmer L Moore chairing and several city officials aboard. The effort aims to continue the popular Sunday matinee concerts as a regular feature.
Advertises Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as the one remedy for women s ailments sold by druggists and made by a regally graduated physician. Claims no alcohol or habit forming drugs and lists blind ingredients in plain English on the bottle wrapper. Offers free medical advice and a 1000 page adviser book for stamps plus sugar coated Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative.
Ricardo Martin tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Company was guest of honor at a Commercial Club reception in Louisville at the Meelbach hotel after the May Music Festival. Governor Wilson presented a loving cup, and the governor sang “My Old Kentucky Home” with the famed singer. The couple then attended a Tav ern Club dinner featuring a real old Kentucky menu.
Arrangements have been made for a Sunday service in the Eute theater at 3 30 oclock under the combined efforts of the Central Young Men’s Christian Association and the Railroad Department. Dr Lingle of the Free Presbyterian church will preach, with a feature song service using piano cornet and violin and lantern slides for audience singalong. A large crowd is expected and all men are welcome.
On Sunday May 16 the Southern Railway will inaugurate a new fast train to Birmingham leaving Atlanta at 10 45 a m and arriving Birmingham at 4 00 p m Dining car parlor car and day coaches are provided Clinchfield the Coal of Quality is beat for every use
The Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad issued an attractive folder for the United Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in Memphis on June 8. The folder titled The Battlefield Route follows the march to the sea and covers principal Georgia battle grounds. It honors General Joseph E Wheeler and General N B Forrest, and is richly illustrated with scenes around Memphis, the convention city.
Little Rock May 7. Governor Donaghay urges voters to submit the liquor question at a special election, criticizing neglect of the party platform and urging immediate action before adjournment.
Representative J Hampion Moors of Pennsylvania proposes a Columpu Day to honor Columbus on October 12, a holiday for American youth. The plan aims to create a second Fourth of July style celebration, while questions remain if Minnesota will join the effort.
Mrs. Rosa Kershaw Walker died in St. Louis where she had recently visited her brother George F Kershaw. News of her death came to Macon Georgia on May 7 in a special dispatch from the source.
President FL Rittenhouse of Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York toured Atlanta visiting District Manager James H Nutting. He praised the South as a promising investment ground for his company and noted existing loans and a desire for an Atlanta base.
On Sunday May 16 the Southern Railway inaugurates a fast Birmingham to New York train. It departs Atlanta at 2 45 p m reaches Washington at 10 40 a m and arrives New York at 5 p m. Dining car service and through sleepers are available to New York.
Judge William F. Cooper 90 longtime Tennessee figure dies in New York city. Brother of Duncan R. Cooper, recently linked to the Carmack killing case with his son Robin J. Cooper. Former Tennessee supreme court member, Confederate court appointee, edited Daniel's Chancery Practice and Cooper's Chancery Reports. Born Maury County Tennessee, unmarried, remains to Maury for burial.
Freddie Welsh from Finglish lightweight defeated Johnny Frayne of California in a fat zone round bout before the Fairmount Am[ous] Club tonight in New York.
In Washington Ga on May 7 Jaiment Stribbling was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the murder of Paul Dunnaway after a thirteen hour jury deliberation. Judge Meadow sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary. The same court heard Fid Fallin’s murder case. Fallin was found guilty and sentenced to be hanged on June 18. Also noted are Secretary of the Navy dispatches and an Annapolis inspection trip underway.
A Florida House bill requires both future spouses to present a physician certificate showing they are not tuberculous before marriage. The measure, introduced by Mr. Knep pard of Gadeden entry, seeks to curb contagion among couples. The House also amended a statute on blind tigers, downgrading first offenses to misdemeanors and elevating subsequent offenses to felonies before grand juries. Representative Robertiean from Suwannee stirred debate by showing an agreement among three members claiming it would hinder constitutional amendments.
Macon Ga May 7 Special The committee of local physicians with Dr A Clark as chairman will soon lay out details for organizing a society for Prevention and Cure of Infectious Diseases A meeting will be called and the public invited to start the effort Such a society will enable reaching the general public with guidance on contagion treatment and prevention
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