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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

4

Reservoir staking and early excavation plan disclosed

City Engineer Clayton surveyed the new reservoir site to mark out excavation grounds for future work. Deepest portions will be leveled for the contractor while water is pumped out and a sand cap laid. The council aims to purchase water-shed lands, funds allotted, contract with Scott Bros, and convict labor prepared. six months expected for excavations.

Clayton General Council Scott Bros Board of County Commissioners

Governor Smith Speaks to Barnesville Audiences

Governor Smith arrived in Barnesville at 10 oclock from Acanta and spoke for about two hours at Gordon Institute Auditorium. Mayor Ockran presided as Rev Dr Grogan introduced him to a large audience from Barnesville and adjoining counties.

Barnesville Smith Acanta Gordon Institute Oelock Ockran Grogan Sina Griffin Hoke Smith Spalding County W. 3. Kincaid Douglas Boyd ‘Tits

Court Dismisses Case Over Tramp Dog Shooting

Tomlinson Fort and Roberts of Grant Street were in Recorder's Court on charges of discharging firearms in the city. Fort testified he and Roberts shot and killed a tramp dog that had attacked his son, saying they acted after trying to deter the animal and police were notified. The recorder dismissed the case, noting no fine should be imposed under the circumstances and joking that a miss could have led to a fine.

Tomlinson Fort Cr. Roberts Grant ‘Street Recorder's Court Uite Fort Roberts Mr. Fort

Bond Issue Planned for Atlanta to Augusta Rail Line

The Atlanta and Carolina railroad filed a trust deed to secure a $6,000,000 bond issue to build and operate a railroad from Atlanta through College Park Monroe to Augusta. Five percent thirty-year bonds will be issued with construction to start immediately. Mortgage signed by James W. English Harrison B. Riley and W C Nibiack.

Atlanta College Park Monroe Augusta Chicago W. C. Nivlack Atlanta and Carolina Railroad James W. English Atlantec and Carolina Railroad Harrison B. Riley Chicago Title and Trust Company W. C. Nibiack Atlanta and Carolina Construction Company

Farewell to Seniors at Emory Literary Societies

Emory College Oxford Ga held morning elections in Few and Phi Gamma to select term officers. Results list officers for Few and Phi Gamma. Seventeen seniors were dismissed in a joint session with farewell addresses by J N Downeend J T Pearson and A F Hill. A musical program featured Oxford girls and the Emory orchestra. Professor Peed presided as tributes were paid to Judge W A Covington. A reception followed at Mrs O T Sterr’s residence.

Emory Emory College Oxford Phi Gemma Teceriing McRetary Sam. T. Harrell Quitman J. M. Peespler Titton Bryan Wrights W. White Orange Aenistant Wilcox Ligecochee Morum R. A. Anderson Jersey Cinton K. Starr BV. Heath Girard J. N. Townsend Tifton Ford McWhorter Bowersville Brinkley Thomson A. W. Watte Edgar G. Kenyon O. W. Little Ormaplein I. N. Buwsey Phi Gamma Hel Vernon Billes Atlanta Mocum E. Jenkins Shilet H.C. Burm Orktic Few G. W. Huchinson Phil Gamma J. N. Downeend J. T. Pearson A. F. Hill Phi Gamma Oxford Girls M. T. Péed W. A. Covington O. T. Sterr Church Avenue Eccletics

Gubernatorial campaigning draws attention in Macon district

In Cuthbert Georgia on May 18 the gubernatorial race draws strong interest. Last week Colonel A W Cozart of Columbus spoke for Governor Smith. Tomorrow at court recess more addresses will be given by Colonel Albert Cox of Atlanta and Judge John P Ross of Macon in support of Joseph A Browning.

Cuthbert Randolph A.W. Cozart Colom' Dem Smith Albert Cox Atlanta John P. Ross Macon Josph A

In Favor of Commission on Railroad Consolidation

The Mississippi appeal by Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad and Gulf and Chicago Railway from a Mississippi railroad commission order was decided by the U S Supreme Court in favor of the commission. Justice McKenna handed down the opinion.

Ansissippi Railway Board Wink United Kent Washington Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad Company Gulf and Chicago Railway Company Supreme Court of Mississippi Mississippi Railroad Commission Mobile and Jackson Supreme Court of the United States Commission McKenna Supreme Court

Georgia Supreme Court Criminal Docket Summary

A dense record lists judgments affirmed reversed and dismissed from various Georgia courts. It notes several cases with from city or superior courts, listing judges such as Rett Freeman Hardeman Littlejohn and solicitors general, with attorneys for plaintiffs in error and defenses. The fragment ends with a conversation line from The Chicago Tribune.

Farmers’ Mutual Protective Life Assariation Elliott City Court of Atlanta Rett Edgar Latham Berner Smith G& Hastings, Sontra Wilhon Carter Wrightsville Falfeloih Stephens Ee B. B. Bidant A. Pier Oe 7 Cettarsiels Sity Court of Ffairwell Hodges James Hmatalion Aiainthie An Seeron Skelton Furen Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company Savannah Freeman Oliver & Olver Garrard’ & Meldrim Orr Vy. Hardin Frm City Court Ofshington Hardeman T. Irvin William Wynne Frank H. Colley Ual Edwarda State Glynn Superior Court Littlejohn Francis Harris John Vw" Bennett Aolicitor General Cantor Noell Harty Walker Superior Court Wright Payne Payne, Lumpkin & Wright J. Rosser W. H. Epnia Walter A. Shaw Williams Rinma Hallway and Light Company Ety Court Wlord Jurge Wemilton M. B. Eupanles W. HR. Mebane Dean Soptrn Crockett & Co Garrard City Court of Dublin Mureh Ira Chappel E. M Mitenell Daley & Ivesey Peyton i. Wade Medlock Medlock “v. Wood, “From Ge Superior Court Kimery Sun ACMT Selman Ervor Jonenh Poitie Carl Vinson Gureh Doriga’ Superior Mastin Charles W. Griffin J. Hal Roberts D. Graham Solicitor General Welch Hammond Thomas W. Thuratte William H. Beck Miller City Courts of Ashburn Hawkins R. AL. Tipton Comer Rogers Ampura Dodse Hawkins Fita Finton J. A. Comer Policiter, Sonira Ouk City Cooperage Company Kennety Stave and Coenerags Company Ehy Court of Bainvridge Go Harrell, Fursal & Hawes Tavisfiald Corina Johnson

Wool Sale Reports Record Demand Across Regions

London May 18 buyers from all sections show strong demand at wool suction sales totaling 9 305 bales. American purchasers take a fair share. entries cover New South Wales Queensland Victoria Western Australia and other colonies with scoured and greasy grades listed. Berlin May 18 imperial bank weekly statements show cash up and deposits up while discounts and notes in circulation fall. Berlin exchange rates and discount figures noted.

London Is Ma Dales New South Wales Queensland Victoria Souce Australia West Australia Rasmania Zealand Gspe of Good Hope Natal Berlin Imperial Bank of Germany Treasury Vis France Exchange

Members of Atlanta Lodge Attend Meeting for Brother Ludwig

Members of Atlanta Lodge No 78 BPOE are asked to attend a general meeting for Brother A F Ludwig of Aberdeen Miss at the chapel of Patterson Son 96 North Forsyth at 3 p m sharp Tuesday May 19 1908 Braternally B C BROYLES E BR THO MAST Secretary

HT. Craft Charla Craft Henry Craft Otls Craft Joe Leppert B. Jordan W. M. Jordan Nora Vurns H. FT. Craft W.a. m Patterson & Son N. Forayth Ne. Measra R. E. O Donnelly John Corrigap, Sr Joe ’Ford W. A. Watson A. F. Pickett Jeb McWwaters I. J. Callahen Atlanta B. P.O. Enks A. F. Ludwig Aberdeen Mis HH. Atatterson & Son North Forsyth Braternally B. C. Broyles E. BR Tho. Mast

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