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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
12
Hawkes Glasses touts high quality lenses and first quality frames. Examinations are performed by graduate optometrists using modern instruments at 14 Whitehall-125 Peachtree, with medical advice offered if needed.
The forecast indicates showers and light rain in the south from Texas to the Atlantic with generally cloudy skies and moderate rainfall at many stations. High pressure brings fair weather to the Chlovades and Take region, while a lingering storm over Texas maintains cloudiness in Georgia and may trigger light showers tonight.
In St Petersburg on May 18 Lt General Anatole Misoenel and Rear Admiral Nebowatitz were released from confinement at the fortress of St Peter and St Paul. Both men had been sentenced to ten years for surrendering forts to the Japanese at Port Arthur and Nex of Japan. Earlier, Admiral Gregotieff and Lt Smyrnoff were pardoned and released a month ago.
A quirky ad notes Tark and Curved notable minerals promising bath ing and distant vie l on in one world, claiming two palee of travel. It directs readers to consult Atlanta brothers about Walter Ballard Optical at TG Peachtree Street.
A federal jury found E. Liorn Frank Horn John Forn Raymond May and F. Snider guilty of using the mails to defraud in promoting the Central Mining and Development Company owner of the Two Queena gold mines in Arizona. They face a $500 fine and up to eighteen months imprisonment or both. A defendant fainted in the courtroom when the verdict was read.
Georgia peach growers anticipate a much smaller crop this year with 26 to 30 percent of last year’s volume. Prices are rising as fruit is sold on the tree and shipped direct to markets, with crate prices around two dollars at the orchard and strong demand in Atlanta and beyond.
Dining cars operate on the Seaboard Washington to New York trains offering meals in both directions. Passengers may order from a varied menu, with service noted on schedule cards and onboard dining room announcements.
Clinchfield the Coal of Quality is touting Eclipse Catarrh Cure as the best remedy for catarrh with testimonials claiming significant relief after weeks of use. An offer invites six weeks of treatment for 35 cents in stamps, with a $1.00 package available by mail from Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co. Atlanta, Ga.
In police court, Dan Pappa faced a disorderly conduct charge for his black shaggy dog that kept residents on the move along Woodward Avenue and Fraser Street. The judge dismissed the case after evidence showed dogs cannot be charged, with Pappa ordered to fence his yard and keep the dog inside.
In Americus Georgia on May 18 the state Branch lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star holds its annual conclave at the Masonic temple with about 200 delegates and members attending. Mrs Sente Hubbard of Macon presides, FR Al Nisbet speaks for Americus chapter, and Mrs Minnie Harrin Collier responds. The day covers routine business and a banquet is planned for tonight. The grand lodge concludes with officer elections tomorrow morning.
Ellen Wood will discuss the relation of socialism to Christianity at 8 o clock tonight. Trev Ed Ellenwood, pastor of the Universalist church, will present an impartial view at the meeting of the local Socialist party group open to the public at Fricklayers hall 76 Alabama street.
A blaze broke out last night on the second floor of the police station where painters were renovating the chief and secretary’s offices. The unit force acted quickly, extinguishing the flames without fire department aid as fumes filled the area and a heap of rags ignited from spontaneous combustion.
William B. Genella Jr. of Washington, D. C., a machinist and noted daredevil rider, was instantly killed when he was run over by a streetcar in front of a city hotel. The coroner cited Genella as having a national reputation as a reckless daredevil and blamed his own foolhardiness for the death.
Washington May 18 In session today the Senate confirmed Wm M Lanning of New Jersey to be United States Circuit Court Judge for the Third Circuit replacing George M Dellas who resigned. Also approved are William I Grubb Northern District of Alabama John bb District of New Jersey Charles A Willard District of Minnesota George Danworth Western District of Washington Edward Cushman United States District Judge Third Division Alaska Edward M Dos and Hinnest W Lewis Associate Justices of Arizona Supreme Court Lieutenant Commander Hutch S Cone chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineers in the navy department.
The Georgia Court of Appeals defines near beer as all malt liquors with minimal alcohol not causing intoxication and upholds or overturns municipal ordinances. It details when local rules are valid, including licensing, bond requirements, hours, minors, advertising, and penalties under state law.
In Elberton Georgia a 16 month old girl, child of Mr and Mrs Charlie Boyd, is missing since Friday. About 300 residents scoured four miles around the home and nearby creek for clues. A Black woman is suspected, having given three different stories. Authorities consider a reward likely and debate a possible crime motive or ransom, with some fearing foul play.
The Rural Carriers of the Fifth Congressional District will meet in Atlanta at ten o’clock in the Senate chamber at the state capitol on May 1. Important business will be transacted and delegates elected to the state convention. May 32 is a legal holiday and no carrier will be on route. all district members are invited.
Junes, we, any 18 open, Red Davie and four others have been arrested and charged with gambling and running a gaming house. Sheriff French and Deputy Sheriff Byara led yesterday’s raid. Davis faces dual counts. They were previously fined for disorderly conduct by Recorder Spullock. Warrants were issued by Solicitor General John W. Hale. Both men are out on bond.
Springfield May 18 Thomas L Hisgen former independent party presidential candidate who polled 83183 votes says he will act with the Democratic party. The note appears in a local statement amid other notices including travel advertising about a Sunday Dollar rate to Athens and return on Seaboard.
A fragmented legal brief discusses indigent Confederate soldiers exempt from near beer tax but not other regulations, and concludes that the Thomasville ordinance regulating near beer sales is unconstitutional in part. It notes interwoven invalid provisions and reverses judgment in one case while affirming another.
May 1 1890 Washington D C The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed Winfield F Cozart s complaint alleging unjust discrimination against white and colored passengers on the Southern railway The record showed no proof of discrimination or inadequate accommodation and the case was dismissed
Arrangements by Brown and Tow to market the peach crop the first week of June. The peach crop, the first commercial in the area, comes from a three year old orchard. Total crop expected around three thousand bushels. Potatoes and cucumbers shipped to Atlanta this week. St George to ship a car load of watermelons early June. Fair prices expected to boost local truck farming.
Cordele Georgia May 1 Special. Crisp county superior court convened and will sit at least two weeks. Civil business opens, then criminal docket. Notable cases include Bert Caton accused of killing Chief of Police Wm Farrell. trial previously ended in mistrial after 48 hours. Also several murder indictments against African American defendants. Judge Bittleman, from Americus, tries disqualified cases for Judge Whippie.
Wrightsville Beach return trip cited with a ten day limit and Seaboard contact. Verdict for plaintiff in a damages suit arises from an incident involving W C Warnhart and his attorney Ed T Williams against Westmoreland Bros and A W and Central of Ga ritronde. Trial finished in four days of June 1904 in Superior Court without a verdict for the plaintiff for four thousand dollars.
The local detective force arrested two men, John A. Giles near 145 Peters Street and Dr Will W. McAfee of 110 Decatur Street, on suspicion related to alcohol offenses. Each posted bond of 500 dollars. A third man, John Williams, 26, is detained on related suspicion as detectives pursue whisky sales.
A Florida fruit shipment arrived in town as the St. George school board met and unanimously re elected John Narrie as principal and Mina Mary Cater as assistant for the upcoming year.
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