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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

2

Southern Shorthand and Business University enrollment grows

At the long-established Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta, May enrollments exceed last year as new pupils register daily. Names listed include John Bean of Gemerville Alabama and J F Humber of Lumpkin Georgia, among others, with praise from Gray W Hampton who completed a typing course and secured a position.

Southern Wartehan May Messie Briscoe Arnold Uiet John Bean Gemerville Ala J. F. Humber Lumpkin Dickson Anderson William Mullinax Atlanta E B Murray Camden Mu.da Deas AL. Shaw Tampa Fla Elisha Alexander Baem Richard Hervey Savannah HM A Cagle Jasper Qjarion Cagle Limla Parham Barnesville Gail Ellington Thomaston Wiliam Avery We Badker Janes Wilkle Mire EF Lipford Mempals Tenn Charles Jenkins Viola Giletrap Pickens Remington Hampton Southern Ghorthand and Business University Southern Shorthand and Business University Gray W. Hampton C Briscoe L Warnold Atlanta, Ga Albany

Near Beer Malt Question Reaches Board of Health

A meeting of the board of health weighed whether malt from near beer is acceptable cow feed. Louis Bender protested a police court action over feeding cows malt used to brew near beer by the Atlanta Brewing and Toe Company. The board ruled near beer malt is not proper cow food, sending the case to the recorder for ruling on the malt ordinance.

Board of Health Louis Bender St 2 Health Department Bender Atlanta Brewing and Toe Company Cams Gender Atlanta

Police Committee Acts On Near Beer Licenses

The police committee of the general council acted on soda fountain and near beer license applications. It approved seven soda fountain licenses and twelve near beer licenses including five wholesale permits, while ten near beer retail licenses were denied. Four applications were held up and all near beer licenses in residence districts were refused.

General Council Arthur Meensen Leensen

Strong report by secretary opens southern Baptist session

Hot Springs Arkansas May 15 delegates to the Southern Baptist convention heard the Sunday School Board report calling the year one of progress and growth. It notes receipts above last year and outlines self sustaining finances and gifts to denominational causes totaling about 276000. The secretary’s report lists church and mission stats across fifteen southern states with memberships, contributions, and property values. Officers for the Woman's Missionary Union were elected, including Fannie K. Heck as president and Edith Crane as corresponding secretary.

Hot Springs Ark Southern Baptist Convention J. M Frost Nashville Sunday School Board Baptista of the South Home Mission Board Foreign Mission Board Woman's Missionary Union Louisville Foreign Mission Arkansas District of Columbia Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Tennessee Texas Fotalec BI9 Women’s Missionary Union Convention Lansing Burrows South Baptists America Canada Europe Asia Woman's Union Women's Missionary Union Mise Fannie KE. Heck North Carolina Provident Mise Edith ©. Crane Maryland Mre. A.C. Johnson Marylan J. H. Eager Masissippi J FL Hamel Missouri J. Burnham North Caroline W. M. Jone Oklahoma T. C. Carleton South Carolina I. A. Crutchiell

Thaw Experts Hear Defense In Habeas Corpus Case

Jerome Le Dener Haver of Stanford White reports experts testified in Thaw habeas corpus proceedings at Mattea wan Asylum. Dr George W Jacoby said Thaw is logical with memory and capable of argument. Dr Gareme Hammond said Thaw is not paranoid. Peabody cited that Thaw may testify, while earlier experts argued Thaw is incurable paranoid and release would threaten public safety.

Jerome le De~ner Haver Stanford White Poughkespasse N. Y Harry KE. Thawsane Thew Matteawan Asylum George W. Jacoby Thaw Matteawun Gareme Hammond Seasion A. Russel Peabody Jerome

Choate Heads Atlanta Credit Men at Annual Meeting

The Credit Men’s Association of Atlanta met at the Chamber of Commerce building. Officers were elected for the year, committees appointed, and reports heard. H E Choate was re elected president, J W Harlan first vice president, Bolling H Jones second vice president and secretary treasurer E L Rhodes. Membership rose twenty percent to eighty nine. The nominating committee named Louis Gholstin chair. The gathering closed with a Dutch supper and cigars.

Credit Men's Association of Atlanta Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Empire Building Alex W. Smith H. ¥. McCord Bolling BH. Jones Lee Jordan H. E. Choate J. W. Harlan Armour Fertilizer Works Bolling H Jones Atlanta Stove Works E. L. Rhodes BR Tel Rhodes Company R. W. Peeples King Hardware Company H. Cone Lamar- Rankin Drug Company J. P. Keeton Pittsburg Prats Gians Company Ihelph Rosenbaum Atlanta Woodenware Company Denver H. B. Wey Dobbs & Wey Co Louis Gholstin R & Weasels W. A Parker BF. Morgan

Macon Man Brought to Fulton Jail After Park Incident

Ed Freeman of Macon is charged with attempted assault on a girl during a picnic at Cromp's park. Freeman was brought to Fulton County for safekeeping after cries from the child drew attention. He admits being with the girl but denies touching her. He will be detained in Atlanta until trial arrangements.

Freemen Macon Cromp's Park Fulton County Freeman Atlanta

Annual Exhibition by the D dancing Class Segadio Hall Pine Street

An annual exhibition of the Dancing Class of Mins Gypay Morrla is set for this afternoon at Segadio hall on Pine Street from 3 to 6 o'clock. A reception will follow from 6 to 7 o'clock for attendees. Columbia, C., May 15 Special. The Georgetown chamber of commerce with Congressman J E Bleebe plans large farmer gatherings to develop dormant lands in Georgetown county.

Mins Gypay Morrla Segadio Hall Pine Street Columbia, & C Georgetown County Georgetown Chamber of Commerce J. E. Bleebe Georgetown Savannah Augusta Toniga Thomas W. Loyless Chamber of Commerce Johnson Denton P. H" Hice Bryan Lawrence R. Eve Georgia National Rivers and Harbors Congress Day C. Kingman United States

Georgia Florida grand council opens in Macon hall

The third annual session of the Georgia Florida grand council United Commercial Travelers met at Odd Fellows hall in Macon with Grand Senior Counselor L A Dorr presiding. Welcome addresses praised Macon's hospitality as delegates arrived with families. A barbecue and dance followed evening sessions and plans for the next day were announced. Also noted, Prince Fillot de Sagan and Mme Gould and her children departed for Paris.

Brown House Macon United Commercial Travelers Odd Fellows’ Hall Cherry Street L. A. Dorr Augusta Deel Gates JH. Timberlake P & Bnead Eity Log Cabin Club

Amateurs End Season at Orpheum Theater

The Orpheum audience bid farewell to the season as the amateurs performed one last show. The Langdon Sisters won first prize, Harold Hughes earned second, and Harry Grizzard took last money. Two benefit performances are planned next week for the Preasmen and the stage employees.

Orpheum Steels Langdon Sisters Fhrst Harold Hughes Sandow Harry Grizzard Exdwin Booth Francis "Woodward black+ face Blair Cinscott Scrobete Wise Williams Buck Detce W. M. Frances Beding

Bitter war against cats declared by bird lover

Chicago May 15 Rockwell Sayre a bird enthusiast has posted a bounties offer against cats in Chicago. Rewards range from 10 cents per cat to 1 dollar for the largest counts with payments valid until December. He cites cats spreading disease and harming robins.

Chicago Rockwell Sayre Sayre Cate Altteng

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