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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
8
A New York business man is praised for his graceful stylish attire. The Benjamin TM label signals suits made in the Benjamin workrooms by a premier tailoring organization in the world fashion center for men.
Edward Peters, urged by friends to run for county commissioner of Fuyltat Yaniv, faces a decision today. A prominent Atlantean and former county board member, he is president of Petula Land Company and widely known in city and county circles.
Robert M. Clayton commander of the 59 Confederate Veterans ordered Camp 159 to attend the funeral of Judge William Lowndes Calhoun in a body, on November 16. Max Silverman, a Hebrew man, died at his Rome home on Meintesh street after weeks of illness, age about 40. His widow and several children were escorted to the train by the Knights of Pythias and Go Fellows lodges.
A large crowd attends performances of The Traitor and The Wizard of Oz in Atlanta. The Traitor, a dramatization by Channing Pollock, was presented with lavish staging and strong lead actors, despite some audience criticism of character portrayals. At the Lyric, The Wizard of Oz features Miss Zon Matthews and a lively song-and-dance sequence, with ornate costumes and an extended act-length. The Orpheum shows a major musical program, including Werner and a noted Cleopatra performance, praised for originality and staging.
Dr Bryant, long time oil inspector with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, submitted his resignation to Commissioner T G Hudson, effective December 1. He notes demands of his sanatorium and Camp Youah duties require his full attention, prompting the departure and replacement by Griffin lawyer J Stant.
The article reproduces a threatening letter allegedly received by architect B A Pugin from an unnamed correspondent. It threats violence if he withdraws a suit against De Broughton and mentions prior disputes over Tabernacle infirmary plans. The piece also notes Standard Oil dividend news from New York with a $10 per share payout.
Columbus on November 16 was arrested as a high profile Muscogee County indictment charges ex treasurer of William Beach Hardware Company with embezzling over $16 000 of company funds. The alleged theft spanned about a year with audits by a respected accountant. Settlement was reportedly arranged by relatives, and bond of $3000 was posted.
In a domestic disturbance at Step-Father Hallwell area, Massey and his wife faced a confrontation with John Goldsmith who fired five times, striking his stepson Massey. A warrant was sworn out for the stepson as both men are described as well known white men.
The document lists the death of J B Addison a shipping clerk aged about 40 at 10 Gerald Street died at midnight. Survived by widow and six children. Funeral at Green Dale Bond & Bloomfield private chapel this morning. The body to Tococa Gable Interment Family cemetery burn. Also reports death of A Gable at 3 Hayden Street Confederate Veteran survived by widow and son George and two brothers. Funeral arrangements at Harr Poole undertaking. Meath of at Horat Pairbarn. Master Pope Weatbrook age four died after brief illness. Funeral at residence with Dr Selock of LaGrange officiating. interment at burn cemetery. chrysanthemum roses on grave.
Frank Hutching a prominent Covington merchant of twenty five years died at his counter aged 49 He leaves five widows one son and two daughters a sister Mrs Sohn Peek and three brothers J W Hutchins and G A Hutchins of Atlanta and R Hutchins of Reidsville The funeral will be from his residence tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev E R Pendleton of the Baptist church Capraly GFORGF WOSUTTON Atlanta postoffice inspector in charge of Atlanta division will leave for Butler Pm for vacation travel
Governor W I Northen and Charles T Hopkins respond to Civic League appeals with widespread support from Atlanta ministers and associations. Letters praise the League’s stance against mob violence and urge strict law enforcement, with signatures from pastors, rabbis, and church leaders across Baptist, Presbyterian, Congregational, Methodist, and Episcopal denominations.
Marietta voters approved two local bond measures for water and sewerage despite a tense campaign. Water bonds carried by 33 votes and sewerage bonds by 6, under an act requiring special registration and a two thirds favorable turnout. The measures authorize 80 000 for water and 30 000 for sewerage, enabling major city improvements including a 50 000 hotel project.
Knoxville November 16 reports said Louisville and Nashville will soon operate fast day trains between Atlanta and Cincinnati via Knoxville with dining cars and through Pullman sleepers. The northbound train will reach Cincinnati at night. the southbound departs Cincinnati at about 6 am and arrives in Atlanta for supper.
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