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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
2
Keelys Allover Embroideries presents a new line of imported embroideries described as unusually attractive. About 200 pieces in the lot include blind open work and shadow effects on Swiss and mull fabrics. Patterns suit lingerie waists guimpes yokes and children's dresses with widths around 18 inches and values listed at 2.50 per yard. The collection is shown on center tables this morning with a special sale price.
A mixed dispatch notes Senator B S Tillman will not attend the Democratic state convention in Columbia on May 20 as his proxy votes for Whitlam J. Bry an and Denver delegates while he tours Europe. The piece also reports on cotton mills closure for single bed duck and widespread weather changes with showers advancing from the west and cloud cover across much of the country.
In Columbus Georgia May 13 special report, eighteen warrants were served by Sheriff Daniel of Russell County charging seven white men in Girard with violating Georgia prohibition law. Bonds posted at four hundred dollars each, including Charles Phelps W J Nesaman Seab Jones Jamie Kinnett Dowd Fullerton Bob Noble Charles Windham. Also notes Muscogee grand jury returned twenty two bills with names not yet public. General d Amade led raids on tribesmen in Casa Blanca destroying crops camps. six French troops wounded.
Mrs Charles C Sheridan a noted Atlanta musician will appear at Wanamaker auditorium in New York on Friday of this week A telegram confirms the event She has given many concerts in New York and is tied to the new conservatory of music opening this fall She plans to sail for Europe on Saturday to resume studies with Jean de Resske
The sixth district Republican convention in Baton Rouge elected two delegates W J Behan Irverville parish and G J Beilly East Feliciana parish with two alternates W R Frazier St Tamany parish and H D Bickham Washington parish. Resolutions endorsed Roosevelt. In Lake Charles the seventh district convention endorsed W H Tait for president and named delegates W B Gobbert Calcasieu parish and Dr A N Bengal St Landry parish with alternates W A Cornish Calcasieu parish and W P Fowler Rapides parish.
Congressman Livingston introduced a bill to pay the Masonic Hall Company of Atlanta 475 dollars for use of the hall by federal troops in 1865 and 1866. The article recounts the hall’s history, Sherman’s fires, and a misfiled claim that led to the current appropriation effort.
Swainsboro Georgia May 13 Special JH Paulette a prominent farmer died Monday under peculiar circumstances He was taken ill Sunday after receiving a telegram from southwest Georgia informing that his son Clifton Paulette had died suddenly of heart failure He grew worse and died Monday morning after an illness of not more than twenty four hours The remains of the younger Mr Paulette will be brought here and interred beside his father.
Comptroller Wright Xamex Que designates H. W. Bumph, an Indianapolis actuary, to conduct a reexamination of the State Mutual Life Insurance Company of Florida. The review follows differences between Actuary Wolf and company officials over his methods. Bumph and Wolf's representatives will inspect the company’s books and management starting next Tuesday.
The twelfth annual state convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy opened in Birmingham City Hall with a large attendance. Mrs. Charles G. Brown presided, urging funds to erect a Confederate memorial in Arlington. The event runs through Friday amid social activities. A separate note reports the Hoke Smith Club forming in Swainsboro, Georgia, with 828 members after a Monday meeting led by George Rentz.
Lace bands in Venise Irish and Net varieties in ecru cream and white range 11 2 to 5 inches wide. Most are new with some from regular stock. Prices previously 65 to 75 cents now 49 cents. 20 inch Allovers in Venise Irish Net Laces in ecru cream white light and heavy effects now at bargain prices. Embroidered waist fronts handcrafted hand loom patterns previously 1 50 to 3 now 98 cents.
Noticing attractive porch furniture in the north window this sale hints at the charming assortment available in our ware rooms. Priced at $2.75 for pieces shown, with more pieces and styles to explore inside.
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