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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1909

Page

6

Incendiary Incident Traced to Waverly Hall Area

In Muscogee County a Columbus automobile carried dogs to a farm near Waverly Hall to track incendiaries. A farmer’s home owned by Tomuin was burned while the family was away, with no one injured. The fourth such arson in the Waverly Hall section drew the community together as dogs tracked the culprits for miles before the train halted near Highlands.

Columbus Waverly Hall Tomuin Tan Waverly

Weather Outlook Indicates Fair Conditions Today

Weather forecast from Washington on Saturday night calls for fair skies today with variable winds. Long range outlook suggests a stable week with no significant storms expected, though local gusts may occur and temperatures remain mild.

Ban Mondas Washington Atlanta

Fire damages Albany plant and cotton losses estimated

A fire at the Plant via UH f company East Albany damaged the plant and machinery. Cotton and seed were destroyed, with losses around $10,000 to $15,000 and fully insured. Nearby incidents include a cotton warehouse blaze in Alabama causing about $25,000 in losses and storage destruction.

Dereen County Hutan al Bates of Coton The Merchants and Furmora Bank Butaw

Bridal Silver Chests and Silverware by Maier & Berkele

Maier and Berkele offer combination chests of flat silver to suit any taste and budget. Choose elaborate silver equipment including spoons, knives, and forks with perusal invited.

Macon Voters Name New Council In Wartime Style

Macon voters select a new city council led by mayor John T Moor as they finalize the Moore ticket on October 3. Winners include J Bundre in the first ward, Tal Tthan WoA Mehkenua in the second, WT Anderson and Steve Wright in the third, and JB Hilly Eden Taylor Jr. plus JoB Brunner in the fourth.

Mehkenua Ssrunner Anderson Steve Wright Wil Gunn Hilly Eden Tayior Wohl Fenner Joseph B Riley Miller Riley Miller Council Brunner Olbec Muller Abe JB Rilen de Ros Thorp Moore Nola Brunner Wo Amason Moore Uckey Wi Andersen Macon

Resignation of Dr J W Millard at Panes de Pee Baptist Church

Dr J W Millard resigns as pastor after years of service at the Panes de Pee Baptist Church amid health decline and a plea from his musicians for rest. He has served five years in Atlanta after moving from Baltimore and has earnestly discussed leasing the church and contemplating future work, with a possible return to ministry only if health permits.

Fa Sumus Milnod Panes de Pee Avera Il Whluck Millards Millard Atlanta Baltimore Eutaw Place Board of Stewards

Boxes go on sale for Atlanta Horse Show season tickets

Sale opens Tuesday at 9 am at Daniel Brothers Company on Peachtree Street for boxes and season tickets to the Atlanta Horse Show Association event at Auditorium Armory October 19 to 22. Boxes are limited with prices from 10 to 30 dollars and season tickets offer six or four seat options, with rest of details guiding early purchases and seating priorities.

Atlanta Horse Show Association Amory Daniel Brothers Company Peachtree Street At Tarn Beatson Hasa Bax Dresa Cirein Blix Remminder Dreas Cirein

Beware of Catarrh Cure Claim Ad in Late 19th Century

A dated testimonial advertises Catarrih Cure products from Sailpay Medicine Co. It offers a twenty five cent trial and a regular size package for one dollar. Customer Mrs S A Kennedy of Hallville Texas reports hearing improvement and reduced head racket after using the product.

Sailpay Medicine Co S A Kennedy Hallville Texas Mall Motips Medicine &Manupfau Vuring CO Atlanta

City Court Abolished in Dantelissille Georgia

In Dantelissille Georgia voters yesterday abolished the city court by a margin of 500 votes. The referendum passed as the city prepares for changes in local judiciary and administration following the decision.

Dantelissille Ga Spe- Lidl

Reichsbank Purge Tops Records As Market Responds

Berlin October 3 The Reichsbank report issued yesterday leaves a marked impression on markets with 661000000 marks purged the heaviest weekly depreciation. Analysts cite a summer driven speculative wave intensifying in September and note persistent monetary strain despite some signs of improving business and rising prices. Foreign loans issued this year add to domestic debt while potash price wars threaten further losses in the American trade.

Berlin Reichsbank Germany

Boys High School Tattler gains popularity and high standard

The Boys High School Tattler is the first school paper published by students. It grows in popularity each issue, with brightened pages and articles by boys. Now in its second year, the Tattler includes almost the entire school in its observation list and aims to improve further.

Boys High School Tattler Boys High Schoool Tattler

Week of Prayer at Methodist Episcopal Church Week of Prayer

The women of the Methodist Episcopal church south plan October 4 to 10 as a week of prayer and self denial. Wesley Memorial program mirrors national topics with daily services led by Mrs Siler, Mathews, Davies, Hamlin, Humphreys, Phillips, Thomas, and others, culminating in a Trinity Church mass meeting led by Women’s Board representatives.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Womans Home Mission Society Wesley Memorial Church General Popie Christan Ay Church Frank Siler Hus HO Mathews Cooper Street Mo M_ Davies M Forstein Washington Street Gow Hamlin Newton Phillips LL Carpenters Uirant Street

Atlanta Speedway crowds swell as track nears finish

Thousands flock to the Atlanta Speedway amid a partly finished grandstand and parking areas. Spectators praise the hard surface and express optimistic belief Atlanta will host successful automobile races, driven by local support and city spirit.

Atlanta Speedway Evers

Department of Gulf aids storm sufferers in Louisiana

Brigadier General Albert L Mills commands the Department of Gulf relief sending mattresses and supplies from department warehouses to storm victims in Louisiana. Supplies are distributed through Jackson Barras, amid reports the tropical storm caused extensive damage and left many destitute. The department recalls aiding Georgia victims after earlier cyclones.

Department of Gulf Albert L Mills Louisiana Department Jackson Basra Mississippi Department of Bull Georgia Chipley Georgi

Rev Felix Brown Dies After Long Ministry

Word came from Atlanta of the death of Rev Felix P Brown a superannuated Methodist minister in the North Georgia Conference His funeral will be held at Sharon this morning Rev C Cary of Atlanta to officiate Mrs Brown has long served as a Methodist minister since 1860 and was among the oldest and best known in the conference He was about 75 years old and died after an attack of paralysis.

Atlanta Felix P .Brown North Georgia Eugene A Moore Wesley Premorial Church Sharon C Cary Brown

Dr Frederick A Cook To Lecture In Atlanta Late October

Dr Frederick A Cook, famed polar explorer, is due in Atlanta around October 26 to deliver a polar conquest lecture. The event is staged by the Alkahest Lyceum Bureau with S R Bridges handling the contract in New York, promising a drawing-night program and a notable audience turnout.

Frederick A Cook North Pole Atlanta Alhahcattyerum Bureau Alkahest Bureau Tungish-American S R Bridges Alkahest Lyceum Bureau New York Cook

New Route Chosen for Scouting Cars

Hinningham Ala October special reports four cars from Centre to Marietta and one to Gadsden while two head to Anniston and thence to Austell or Atlanta. From Asheville two cars proceed to Marietta as telegrams confirm road conditions. Cars depart Birmingham Tuesday morning for Atlanta by Wednesday night with crews from The Age Herald and affiliates.

Hinningham Ala Talladega Age Herald Constitution Pathfinders Jfferson County Motor Club Asheville Anniston Gadsden Centre Tallapoosa Stephen Smith June Jackson R V Gregory Age Herald Constitution and Automobile Club of Atlanta Birmingham

Campbell Sues Cowen and Wife Over Arrest Damages

John S Campbell files a $10000 suit in superior court against David Cohen and Mere Sirah Cohen alleging wrongful arrest and imprisonment on September 26. He claims the warrant by Justice Broadworth led to detention, damage to reputation, and hardship while he awaits vindication. represented by Benjamin Waye and Carl Clutcheson.

David Cohen Mere Sirah Cohen John S Campbell Cohen Tuativre of Peace Mra Coheu Atier Broadworth Campbell Campbell Taued Lim Weare Attorness Benjamin Waye Carl Clutcheson

Powers Said to Be Driving at the Time in Tate Shooting

Cleveland Ga October 2 Special Pat Powers shot his brother in law Bob Barrett at Tate on Friday after leaving home drunk. Powers drove to Barretts home called him to come outside to the water and a quarrel began with Powers shooting Barrett. He fled to avoid arrest.

VN L Peru Cleveland Pat Powers Bob Barrett Tate Powers Barrett Wate Powera Toon

Roberts M Neice Marriage in Jatesville at 3

On October 3 special Miss Susie Roberts and Mr Ellison MecNeice were married in Jatesville and will reside there. Mr MecNeice serves as cashier of the Yatesvile Banking Company and the ceremony surprised many friends.

Jatesville Misa Susie Roberts Ellison MecNeice Mr McNeice Yatesvile Banking Company

Important News for His Chief

An aged Black farm hand disrupts banker business by delivering a whispered plea about a new crossbreed pullet at the farm. His awkward plea interrupts the room as he seeks attention from the powerful men inside the banker’s office.

Bankers New York Morning Telegraph

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