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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

10

Plans Accepted for Wesley Memorial Church Building

The Wesley Memorial building committee approves plans for a new church at Ivy Street and Auburn Avenue. Architect George Thompson designs a granite brick, terra cotta trimmed structure with multiple floors, large auditorium for 3000, Sunday school rooms, youth and adult spaces, rest areas, clubs, and facilities for night classes, with funding by the Methodist church organization and Wesley Memorial Enterprises board overseeing fundraising.

Wesley Aumorintbury Institutonal Cit Yorkie Cairman George Ainship Mom Davies Lester R I Guink McGord T Dorsey MecEachern Thomson Jo McCad A Candler Daves F Bakes George Thompson Ivyetreat Auburn Avenue Ivy Street Auburn Church Hospital Wesley Memorial Enterprises

Weather and the Calf One-Dollar Prize Puzzle

Readers ask what weather a broken leg calf represents after a plastered limb calf appeared with yesterday’s weather picture. The Constitution offered a 3 prize for the best solution, asking for a clever weather form matched to the calf image and promising next Sunday’s paper reveal.

Constitution Office Constitution Plaster of Paris Arist Gregg

A Bit of Jewelry Brooches Offered in Fine Range

A brief ad states a collection of brooches varying from a couple of dollars to hundreds, encouraging customers to view the distinctive pieces at any time and emphasizing quality and variety.

Protest by Richmond fruit men against Georgia Peach Growers

The Richmond Fruit and Produce Association protests alleged discrimination by the Georgia Peach Growers Association. A meeting adopted resolutions demanding specific charges and reasons for blacklisting Richmond merchants. A telegram requesting details received no reply.

Fruit and Produce Association of Richmond Georgia Peach Growers Association Jon Lauryia Peacht Growers Association Commission Georgia Virginia Georgia Association Georgix Georgia, Peach Growers Association The Committee Russell Winder Ga Richmond Frutt and Produce Association BA Jacob Jacob

Athens and Return One Dollar Bungay Via Seaboard

Train schedule fragment notes a fare of one dollar for an Athens round trip. It mentions departure from Union Station and an 13 am time reference, with Seaboard as the carrier. The readable item is a brief transit notice.

Athens Seaboard Union Station St Loui Missouri River

Joe Brown Rally in Orpheum Theater Prompts Debate in Georgia

The Orpheum gathering featured George Bell and R A Broyles defending Joe Brown for governor while blasting Hoke Smith and denouncing one man rule. Speakers recalled Brown’s honesty and urged voters to reject prohibitions and disenfranchisement tactics tied to New York dinner rhetoric and county circulars.

Joe Brown Orpheum Theater Broke County Hoke Smith New York Brown Georgia Broyles State Executive Committee Denver Fifth Warders Ciitizen Wetern and Atlantic Railroad Fnally Broyles End Fulton County J West T “McPoole Biasses MI Blackburn F Childress John R ‘Thornton A Bowen WN McGuire F Gardner Luther Wot Hunerkon P Archer M Kain T Abbott Bowler Lawton Frea Holland Robinson Simmons Pope Chamber Henry G Crusselle Otto Behwabh Wit Kinson Mead Arrington Hwof West Daniel Russell Shirlex Woop White Meain von Ri Thornton Hopkins J Lynch Callahan John ‘T Mercer Edward D Save Tow Webb Markey Brewer Hennessov Bowen Eugene Doda Toerten Horton Dr Broughton Geo Hell George Bell Mr Brown Smith Bell Hokesmith Brooks County

Nelms Praised At Fulton County Sheriff Rally

The crowd of six to seven hundred at Grant Park heard Dr Nels Nelms praised by speakers including General Clifford J. Anderson and Arnold, who lauded his long sheriff career. Police intervened briefly as Mangum supporters disrupted the meeting before Nelms spoke at length about his service and commitment to the community.

John W Nelms Grant Park Fultan Neling Mangum Dretme Nelms Clifford J. Anderson Virgil Jones Nelma Heald Grand Jury Nelma Arnold Lowry Arnold Hia Teket Fulton Southland Samuel Crane Dr Nelms Frank Haralson Dabney I Balagur Dabneys Sheriff Nelmy Andercoon Sheriff Nelms Dr Welms

Georgia Campaign Sparks Debate Over Immigration and Labor

Reports from a Georgia campaign reveal tension over immigration, labor, and disfranchisement as candidates Hoke Smith and Frank H. Saffold vie for support. Attacks accuse Smith of endorsing a controversial circulation, while Saffold emphasizes labor alliances and prosperity amid calls for broader political reform.

Saffold Glwite Dr Battold Brooke County Hoks Smith Whente Broons County Cannes Blackburn

Embroidered Ribbon Readings Auction Details Draft

Readable fragment shows listings for embroidered ribbons including multiple readings and pricing at 20c 25c and 3c per yard, with 1 000 yards noted. Mentions Swiss abe aibbon and beading items. No clear event date or full itemization available from the fragment.

Abe Aibbon

A Versatile Ready-to-Use Reading Sample This Week

These readings span widths from half an inch to two inches and are described as well worked strong and reliable. They are advertised as cheap in price and presented as the very thing customers have waited for, a tip top value.

Embroideries Special Today with Swiss and Nainsook

A sale offering Swiss and Nainsook embroideries, edges, bands, and insertions in 12 inch widths. Includes match sets, flouncings, English Eyelet and French designs all hand loom. Featured children’s frocks designs and sophisticated cloth effects. Prices normally range up to 65c, today reduced to 5c to 19c.

Traveling Wee's Club Meeting at Piedmont Hotel Saturday

The Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Company Traveling View and Hoke Smith Club will meet at the Piedmont Hotel assembly hall at 8 p.m. The meeting, called by President Wood Shropshire, seeks full attendance with reports on the political situation in the governor's race across the state.

Traveling Wee's Club Piedmont Hotel Traveling View x Hoke Smith Club Assembly Hall Wood Shropshire

Provisional Mayor Election Likely by City Council

With Mayor Joyner and Mayor Pro Tom Quillian absent, the council opens a legal session to elect a provisional mayor. Alderman C M Roberts of the eighth ward is expected to be considered for the temporary post as provided by the city code.

Joyner Tom Quillian Tom Pao Quillian C M Roberts

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