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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
8
Special sale on Flemish Damask table linens by Rey-Aine & Co. Includes 22 yard table cloths at 3.00 each, 2x2 1-2 yard sets at 3.75, 2x3 yard at 4.00, 20 T-2 inch napkins at 3.00 per dozen, round cloths for 60 inch tables, Bree 2 1-4x2 1-4 yard rounds at 5.90 each, 12 inch napkins at 5.00 per dozen, Fall 72 inch Irish Damask designs offered at cut prices.
The ad proclaims a special damask offer at one dollar per yard as a big reduction. It compares the price favorably against items at one dollar twenty five cents per yard and urges quick purchase.
Two lots of napkins described with 20 inch size in several designs and two dozen napkins of 12 inch size. Linen is dependable and priced at $2.50 per dozen for the 20 inch, while the 12 inch napkins are described as fine well made worth $4, offered at $3 per dozen.
A long list of preacher assignments and supplies across Georgia districts and churches. Names include James Wilkinson, E. F. Dempsey, A. W. Conway, J. Sprayberry, W. H. Speer, J. M. Tomlin, J. S. Bryan, and many others. Assignments cover Augusta to Waco, with presiding elders and mission posts noted.
Charleston reports a young Negro, about 24, from nearby Luray, was lynched by a mob in Hampton County after an alleged attempted assault on the employer’s daughter. The suspect Gilmore confessed and named another, who remains at large. A funeral-like mood follows as officials and neighbors react to the tragedy.
Citizens of the Gate City encouraged to cast ballots in the mayoral race. The notice directs residents to Haberda to obtain a form of New Torle Fused ot Fe and outlines seven reasons to vote.
Mr John Little hosted eighteen gentlemen at the Capital City Club yesterday in honor of Frank Munsey of New York. The Indies cafe served the group as yellow chrysanthemum decorations brightened the table. Among the guests were Major J F Hanson, John W Grant, J C Payne, C Hunter, Clark Howell, W B Chapin, James R Gray, Milton Dargan, Edward C Peters, Preston Arkwright, Frank Hawking, Thomas H Paine, Alex Smith, S Tupper, Alex King, and Ernest Woodruff.
Idle street car operatives in Rome decide to replace three autos with seating for eighteen each. They will operate regular schedules in the same territory and reach here within a day or two.
Before buying a thermometer compare with a standard as shown by the government thermometer in front of A. K. Hawkes Gas store on Whitehall. At 81.7 degrees they sell correct thermometers there starting from 20 cents.
Savannah Ga November 23 heavy wagers mark a coastal race between City of Savannah and City of Columbus as both steamers race toward Savannah with Kingston wireless reports showing Savannah slight early lead. Wealthy New Yorkers aboard seek to witness automobile races while crews exchange messages amid the contest. The City of Columbus sailed Saturday. City of Savannah followed eight hours later. Boston buys Hooper as Harry Hooper terms with Boston American League reach agreement. terms undisclosed.
Mr H C White of Mansfeld Georgia marries Mrs J E McConnell of Fredaricx Oklahoma and formerly Newton Georgia. The ceremony was performed by Rev R C Mook at the home of W H Haralson near Social Circle Georgia on November 5. The house was decorated with ferns and chrysanthemums. The bride wore a gray traveling suit with hat and gloves. After a luncheon the couple went to their home in Mansfeld where he is involved in local business enterprises.
John Haines a 35 year old former Florence county resident living near Florence South Carolina committed suicide this afternoon with a shotgun after returning from a trip to Florida. He leaves a widow and several children. The second item notes Mexico City on November 28 reporting that Mexico plans large scale efforts to win control of the oil market and vast lands with Standard Oil and S Pearsons & Sons Limited as chief contestants.
Fragmentary notice states items for sale by most dealers worldwide with mentions of Chattanooga Tennessee and Jacksonville Florida. The text appears incomplete but indicates a general sales listing and a prompt to write if refused.
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