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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
12
A local notice advertises a sale featuring mill-ends of fine all linen table damask from a Belfast factory. The items range from 2 to 3 1/2 yards and are offered at bargain prices, highlighting a day sale of muslin underwear.
J H Parrish of Memphis Tennessee was elected president of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association at Louisville this afternoon. Allen of Little Rock named vice president and Major Robert Gibson of Delisso sex reelected secretary. The retiring president Ransom received a silver tea service as a farewell gift. Meeting place for 1909 to be set by new executive committee.
Washington May 21 It was stated at the capitol today on apparently good authority that congress would not adjourn earlier than Wednesday May 27 and that there was a possibility of the session being prolonged until June The unsettled condition of several important measures in conference and doubt about public buildings disposition will make adjournment this week impossible Speaker Cannon was not willing to comment for publication House leaders plan to depart some time next week if possible
The eleventh annual session of the National Good Citizenship League opened with a preliminary meeting at Wesley Memorial Tabernacle where Secretary Nicholson outlined aims. Dr Landrum spoke on knowledge and patriotism, with Dr White on the intelligence and conscience of Christian citizenship, as the conference runs through Sunday.
The referee in the divorce suit of Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt against Alfred Vanderbilt presented the report to Justice OGorman in the New York Supreme Court. All papers were sealed and filed. The defense moved to confirm the referee’s favorable report, and the motion was taken under advisement.
Mrs Edward C Peters hosts a bridge luncheon and plans for the marriage of their daughter Mrs Helen Moore Thomas to Lieutenant Commander Mark Lambert Bristol. Invitations issued. Several profiles include Mrs HH Meadown and Harvey returning from Indiana, Hattie Price set to return to Carterville, and Mrs Willa Milner entertaining in honor of Mire Mattie Cobb Howard. Mrs Frank Lang returns to Memphis and other society guests travel to Waynesboro West Point and Atlanta, with engagements and parties announced for early June.
Chairman McLendon released a letter to LC Hoyl of Dawson GA denying claims that the commission permitted a 74 cent per bale increase in cotton freight rates. The note notes complaints by Inman Akers & Inman of Atlanta about terminal charges rising to 3 cents per 100 pounds at Savannah and other ports, and states the commission acted to hold charges at 2 1/2 cents while noting interstate limits. The letter confirms renewed efforts to prevent increases and cites the main points from Inman Akers & Inman.
The Giffen company presents The Prisoner of Zenda at the Grand with showings tonight and Saturday. The Bijou reports strong audiences for Thorns and Orange Blamoms, while the Mijou notes rehearsals for The Heir to the Hearsh beginning in May. Casino features high class vaudeville and a casing cinemagraph, with Matthiessens band opening and a strong overall bill. Bowden Lithia Water advertises rest and relief for overworked readers.
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