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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
9
News of Governor Smiths death in Savannah follows the burial of Beau Berry. The report outlines Smiths career, family, and the ceremonies, noting tributes from officials and the local community as details of the event unfold.
A clipped OCR item mentions dentists in session and a public notice with dates and locations. It references a town meeting, a list of attendees or speakers, and related administrative actions. Names and exact places are unclear due to text quality.
A white man, unnamed, was killed by a train near the Lashern Rall nS Company yard yesterday. The victim stepped onto a track area after reportedly entering a work zone. authorities and coworkers examined the scene as a fatal accident.
Charles Barrett of Union City, president of the Farmers Union, declined a governor’s appointment to represent Georgia at the conference of governors and prominent citizens in Washington. He notified Governor Smith he could not accept before the appointment was made. Other specified Georgians, P. A. Stovall and Asa G. Candier, will not go, with J. H. Finney and another unnamed Georgian designated instead.
The sale of a high quality Jersey herd began at Overton Hall Farm near ents city under Lab auspices. Notable bids included $5000 for a bull from Belle Meade and $1300 for a heifer calf named Vittoria. The report highlights the world class breeding and prices realized amidst a lengthy listing of consignments.
Charles Bartlett, a Republican aspirant, visits the Grif fm area on May 12 as part of a district-wide tour to gauge progress by opponent H B Bloodworth of Monroe county. Bartlett reports strong local support, predicts reelection, and notes Monroe support for Bloodworth is weak in other sections where Lipson and Fake gain ground.
The Twenty-Sixth Senatorial committee chair Om Ogletree announces a shift for the senatorial convention date from June 9 to June 18 at Wigwam in Indian Sp. The note cites requests from committee members and notable figures, plus a related escape incident involving local figures and a suspected theft during the Liphsruhe period.
Ten Columbus residents face true bills from the Muskogee grand jury on May 12 for prohibition violations. The panel, aided by testimony, plans to retain about thirty more indictments. A detective for the Anti-Saloon League, aged around sixty five, is said to have helped assemble the cases. Indicted individuals include Red of the Rankin lease, Morris a former saloon proprietor, B Daniel, J W Bishop, and Mr Reid, with claims linked to whisky shipments to Columbus from Montgomery.
In a United States court yesterday Judge Newman entered a decree in Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co v Panola Light and Power Co of Delval enforce a verdict for 2493.34 with 587.12 interest naming Carl Hutcheson master commissioner. A report on the verdict was made by Special Master Victor Smith and a bill of exceptions was overruled. The master commissioner was directed to appraise Panola property listed in the bill and report prices offered for approval or rejection.
A cluttered obituary page notes Auntie May and many others dying in Columbus and surrounding areas. It records deaths of Auntie May and relatives, long-time residents, and local figures with service details and interment plans at various cemeteries, churches, and homes.
The twenty ninth annual Florida Horticulturists Association meeting opens at the Experiment Station in Gainesville on May 12 amid about a hundred delegates. President Pts Rolfe presides as speakers from across the country attend the special session. London May 2 The Right Rev Carter Tuttle bishop of Missouri and the Right Rev William Lawrence bishop of Massachusetts are among prelates invited to Cambridge for the degree ceremony.
Washington May 177 In an address before the National Drainage Congress over four hundred delegates gathered for a three day session. Willan Jennings Bryan urged support for draining swamp lands to reclaim stamp lands and boost national wealth. Speakers including Garfield Newlands and Blanchard hailed the scheme as practical and beneficial to states and the nation.
The Orpheum hosts a first completed tune week with performances praised for entertainment and rhythm as two acts receive top applause. The piece notes students and groups earning notable honors amid a night of varied acts. The report also covers the Taronton public school board election for a new superintendent, with May 12 set as the decision date.
A disjointed rustic scene describes a vast sty and a field that shifts from a glowing masa of roses to dark green foliage. A voice proclaims the source of lard as Cottolene, with a summer hush cooling the Southern landscape.
A group of 20 inch allover laces including Venise and Irish styles in white cream and ecru colors. New arrivals not previously displayed with regular prices ranging from 3 to 4.50 dollars. Today’s sale offers unspecified special pricing.
A selection of 20 inch allover embroideries on Swiss with blind and eyelet effects plus dainty bijou patterns for baby frocks is offered. Regular prices range from 1.50 to 2.50 dollars. Today's price is cut to 1.64 dollars.
Advertises embroidery ribbon beadings with new designs and durability 1.19, 20c to 30c beadings, plus silk gloves 16-button heavy quality with double finger tips in black white navy light blue tan all sizes. Gloves originally 1.39 1.50 and 2.00, none exchanged.
In the Table Linens section an "Odd Lot" sale offers table napkins and tablecloths at special prices. Atlanta shoppers are urged to seize the bargain as the advertiser promises admirable values. Centerpieces and Mexican Drawn Work Linens are also featured at specially priced levels.
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