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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1910
Page
21
Brown?s Macon Georgia report says the interurban electric railways from Macon to Atlanta and from Macon to Albany will begin construction soon. The Atlanta line is promised to be completed within the current year with active efforts by promoters in the coming weeks. Details await final business plans before public announcements.
Rev A J Cobb colored of Barnesville Ga has been elected editor of the Christian Index organ of the MEL church published at Jackson Tenn He will begin work soon with a good salary Cobb also founded the Helena B Cobb Industrial Training Institute in Barnesville which has drawn about 180 students this year with his wife largely running the school Cobb will reside and work here in the near future as editor and continue his home Ken.
Hon. Peyton M. Hawes of Elbert, candidate for state treasurer, reports from a south Georgia campaign swing that despite severe weather, Georgia farmers will achieve high yields. He notes increased fertilizer use, a push toward a bale per acre, and more diverse planting. He expects returns to improve with summer heat and harvest in fall. Hawes returns to Atlanta briefly before continuing southward.
Capitalists from Alabama Illinois Ohio and Tennessee will invest over 1 000 000 to transform Dauphin island into a major gulf coast coal port. A Birmingham formed company plans a railroad link to the Mobile and Ohio and Louisville and Nashville main lines, reclaiming 2900 acres with 500 additional by drainage.
Herbert E. Choate of Atlanta was elected a director at the fourteenth annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men in New Orleans. The Atlanta Association of Credit Men hails the honor as a milestone for local members and recognizes Choate as the association’s first director from Atlanta.
Choate, treasurer and credit manager of J. K. Orr Shoe Company, chosen from southeastern states for a two year term. He sits on the national bankruptcy committee aiding amendments to the Sheriey bill, recently passed the House and favorably reported in the Senate. His election surprised many as he was unaware until the Atlanta delegation announced it. The returning party included Ralph Rosenbaum and others.
Lawrenceville public schools closed Friday for the term with graduating exercises postponed. A class of ten will receive diplomas. Professor W. P. Martin re-elected principal, but a new faculty will be formed. Lawrenceville claims one of the best schools in the state’s section.
Houston dispatch reports last night severe hail and winds across southwest and central Texas. More than twenty towns report homes blown down and some injuries. In Gonzales lightning killed Beto Hernandez, a well known Mexican figure. Rivers rising and levees in rice fields washed away as crops benefit and suffer from the downpour.
New York May 21 William Jennings Bryan said before sailing for Europe that a likely Democratic Congress with western representatives could build on last election gains of 6 5 million votes to push for an extra million votes and secure a Democratic president. Bryan sails on the Celtic as delegate at large to the International Missionary Conference in Scotland. Judge George Gray was a fellow passenger.
La Crosse May 21 The Monroe county courthouse in Monroe was bid in by the Sparta city attorney at an unpaid weed tax of 30 cents. The building and grounds were bought for 80 cents, equal to the tax, with the certificate held until the county arranges redemption.
Thousands across Texas and the south report permanent relief from eczema using Imperial Eczema Remedy. The liquid, made with antiseptics like wintergreen and carbolic acid, penetrates to the roots, stops itching, and purifies diseased skin. If unavailable, mail $1 for express shipment from Imperial Medicine Co. Houston.
Southern Railway announces a two story inbound freight terminal in Atlanta stretching 700 feet along Madison Avenue between Mitchell and Peters streets. The 65,000 square foot facility, set back 87 feet to widen Madison, will extend from Mitchell to Peters viaducts with four stories at the Mitchell end for offices. The project fulfills Samuel Spencer’s terminal plan, awaiting completion of the broader scheme to enhance freight capacity.
The body of Mrs J D Self of Dacula was brought to Lawrenceville for embalming by Undertaker Sammon and carried to Forsyth county for interment. She was 36, wife of Professor J D Self, a well known county teacher, and leaves a 12 year old son. Funeral conducted by Rev T M Luke.
Round trip tickets offered at $2.45 with reduced rates via Ledboard. Sate May 21 to Athens and May 26 to tania at 70 p.m. Details vague but indicate organized gathering and discounted travel for members or attendees.
Lawrence Washington presented the family claim before the House committee on private land claims seeking a bill to pay the heirs $305,000 in gold instead of land. The suit stems from George Washington receiving 23,000 acres under Virginia law, later declined, with heirs arguing taxes were paid by Washington and administrators until 1807. If approved, Congress would settle the long-running claim.
Leave Atlanta at 5:85 p m via Sea board arrive Birmingham at 10 p m. Quickest time with Pullman and dining car service. City Ticket Office 8 Peachtree Phones 100.
Waterbury Connecticut May 21 Robert Kelly and Earl Hale Yale students are under arrest charged with stealing an automobile owned by G C Prentiss of New Haven The arrests followed a police request from New Haven police Kelly is a junior at Sheffield Scientific School from Xenia Ohio Hale is a freshman at the same school from Connecticut The car disappeared from a street corner near college buildings and turned up in Waterbury with five people in the party at the scene but only Kelly and Hale were taken into custody
A. W. Brannan of Flint street Macon Ga died this morning at 66 after a brief illness. He leaves two daughters Mrs L W Burkett and Miss Hattie May Brannan and a son Cullen Brannan. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at First Baptist Church with Dr EB C Dargan officiating. interment Riverside cemetery. Brannan served on the city board of health and was widely loved.
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