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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

10

Wright sued by Gartrell over alleged misconduct with insurance official

In a Superior Court complaint J B Gartrell accuses A R Wright of defaming him and improperly using ties to Willigmn A Wright the Insurance Commissioner to ruin Gartrell. Gartrell claims Wright and Metropolitan Life Insurance vilified him to unjustly remove him from a position. Wright allegedly wrote letters to the commissioner and others alleging fraud by Gartrell and aiming to damage Gartrell’s standing in the Rome company.

Willigmn Wright Gartrell Meright Young Weight Eife Insurance Company Lew Work Commlaaina Rome Ronin

Invisible Toric Bifocals at Walter Bastard Optical Co

We offer toric bifocals giving perfect vision for reading and viewing in one solid glass with no seams or dividing lines. Thousands furnished. see for yourself at Walter Bastard Optical Co. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga.

Walter Bastard Optical CO Peachtree St Atlanta

Local officials shuffle as court duties and resignations noted

Gossif at the Cafitol Hon G of ttuthens reports a prison commiss ion review led by Murieg with Hutches a noted Wart activist among those summoned. Arbiters postponed, Shelton and Lewis Healgn among clerks. Judge Athur G Powell resigns to practice law in Atlanta, replaced by Cloyis W. Bommes. Man slghter case Stribling in Wilkes recapped with West, Irvine, Fitzner aiding prosecution.

Murieg Hutches Pearmears Shelton and Lewis Healgn Clamax Shelton Hadge Athur G. Powell Court of Appeals Atlanta Ted Cat Atkinson Dr Atkinson Congregational Church Junine Lewis Justin Ssco Atkinson Cloyis WE Bommes Brunswick Yesterdas Aumer Tove Stribling Wilkes County of Man Fanl Dunaway John Ft West Thurmson T Irvine, Ir and Dimes MO Fitner Atéd William Wrune

Diamond We Have Diamonds of Superb Beauty

Maier and Berkele announce superb diamonds and urge immediate purchase as prices never again will be so low, noting buyers will be unable to acquire similar bargains in the future.

Maier & Berkele

German Landing Observed by Atlanta Germans Tomorrow

The German American Society of Atlanta plans a commemorative evening at Turn Verein hall marking the first German landing in America. Leaders include Lou Kent and Frank Radenstaben, with Dr. Sapol von Quellenstein among speakers. Governor Brown and Mayor Maudow expected to attend. The national convention will meet in Cincinnati with representation from the northern district by George May, CA Kuebler, and H Steinichen.

100th Anniversary Sale For St Louis Trip

The Nc and St L R and W and ALR R offer cheap round trip tickets to St Louis for the 100th anniversary celebration of the city incorporation. Tickets on sale October 2 to 11, returning by October 11. From Atlanta the rate is 19 60. Apply to any ticket agent or to Garman, GA.

N.C St. L. R W.& Alr. R St. Louis Atlanta Earman GP OA

University of Michigan establishes chair of railroads

Ann Arbor October 4 A new four year course in railroad administration has been established at the University of Michigan. The program, aimed at preparing students for railroad positions or government railway commissions, is directed by a faculty committee led by Professor Adams.

Ann Arbor High Government Railways Commissions University of Michigan Protis Hoocs Adama Interstate Commerce Commission

Best warehouses for rent in Atlanta on Marietta Street

Immediate possession offered for full or loft-style spaces. Inquiries via brokers or contact A. W. Luckett on site at 172 178 Marietta Street to discuss availability and terms.

Atlanta A. W. Luckett Marietta Street

End of Pattaile High School Halfback After Shamokin Game

Poussuie Pn October 4 Robert Millington, Pattaile High School halfback, died at a local hospital after a kick in the abdomen during a football game with Shamokin High School. An operation removed his appendix and revealed a ruptured intestine.

Poussuie Pn Rhbert Millington Pattaile Shamokin High Archool Eleven Shamokin Phi Siclang

Boys on Bicycle Hit Street Car in Pryor Crowd

Two Pryor Street schoolboys Julian Conklin and Elmer Carlton while coasting down Doune Street collided with a street car as a crowd watched. Conklin suffered a broken right arm a sprained back and potential loss of his right eye. Carlton sustained severe bruises. Both were rushed to Atlanta Hospital by Greenberg Bond & Bloomfield ambulance.

Pryor Street Julian Conklin Elmer Carlton Doune ‘Street South Pryor Federal Prison i Bath Conkton Carlton iCarlton Atlanta Greenberg Bond & Bloomfield

Birmingham Party Heads This Way For Atlanta Welcome

A convoy of a dozen cars from The Constitution The Garage and the Atlanta Automobile Association will meet the Birmingham pathfinders at Marietta and guide them into Atlanta by noon Thursday. The visitors will inspect the new track at the Automobile Speedway and lunch at the club house.

Constitution Garage Atlanta Automobile Association Marietta Birmingham Motor Chub Atlanta Automobile Speedway George C Walters The Southern Automobile Paper Xuisitors Georgia Thea Athinta Automobile Association Attractive Club

Run Fifty Automobiles to Ashburn in Fuel Fueled Tour

A group undertook a long motor run using kerosene and gasoline supplies secured along Turner county roads. They reached Ashburn after a scenic drive, where Shingler Bros provided fuel and hospitality at the New Clyde hotel, with an escort including several named drivers and cars.

John D Rockefeller Ashdure Farm House Ashburn Turner County J S$ S Shingler Shingler Bros New Clyde Jenks Wot Williama L Betts George T Betts C Wo Evans JL Evans Jonn T Jenkins Os Betts Sycamore

Savannah Party Heads Toward Milledgeville for Endurance Run

Savannah Automobile Club prepares a scouting party to map routes for an endurance run from Savannah to Atlanta on November 8 and 9. The party, led by T A Bryson, will assess paths via Milledgeville and Madison to Decatur, with plans to select the fastest route for the contest and announce the chosen course later this week.

Savannah Automobile Milledgeville Atlanta Villedge Ville Jarrivel Wat of Madison Latonton Georgia Rail Road Lithonia Staight Decatur Augusta Savannah Waynesboro Savannah Automobile Club Percy Whiting Auto -Pro Chirman Jithomia Whiting Steinhauer RV Connerat

Self Inflicted Death at National Hotel in Hot Springs

Roy G Daniels, president of Arkansas Amusement Company, committed suicide at the National Hotel in Hot Springs this afternoon. The act reportedly followed a note outlining failures of several of his houses. Authorities describe the scene as a tragic, sudden death with the hotel staff securing the area. The report notes Daniels had ties to the Topehuans group and mentions a courthouse or business context tied to his ventures.

Topehuans Roy G Daniels Arkansas Amusement Companys Hot Springs Ark National Hotel

Fitzgerald welcomes Constitution car on good roads tour

The Constitution car was greeted in Fitzgerald by a committee led by Mayor I G Knapp and President H McPadden of the Fitzgerald Business Men’s league. They escorted the car to Jackson ville, then to other highways illustrating road improvements tied to Georgia good roads advocacy. The trip notes Abbeville road work toward Wilcox line and ongoing finishing touches by Ben Hill officials. South Georgia pursues gridironed highways, prompting North and Middle Georgia to accelerate efforts to compete.

Saimville Irwinville Fitagerald Fitzgerald Fitizgerald I G Knapp H . McPadden Fitzgerald Business Mena League J G Knapp Vi Padden Honiyo Paulk Burkhart FT Dorminy W R Paulk Tratcher Solleiter Osborne Buich J Dormins WR Bowen Ben Hill Georgia Constitution Abbeville Wilcox County Ben Hill County South Georgia Middle Georgia

Respite granted to two murderers in Georgia case

Governor Brown on his own motion granted a two week respite to John Harper of Murray County and Dr M Lilliott of LaGrange for murder. Both were to be hanged October 8. Records were not yet presented. Clemency reviews followed prison commission arguments with many attorneys and new evidence cited.

Brown John Harper Murray M Liliott Agricultural College Carrollton Georgia Harper Ben Keith Murray County J M Fillett George TI Rivers LaGrange aAttorney Sam Hewlett Piso Sam P Maddox Dalton N Eng Spring Place George R Glenn Jillton Jo “MM Elliott WD McNeil

Ponce de Leon Baptist Church to Name Pastor Search Committee

The Ponce de Leon Baptist Church plans a special meeting Wednesday night to form a 25 member committee to choose a successor to Dr. Turnius W. Millard who has resigned. The committee will be headed by two OWns. Millard is preparing plans for a Mediterranean trip next spring.

Ponce de Leon Thue Baptist Church

Loaded gun found after burning house near plant

Insurance man rushed to the Howell Station area near Palmer Hugh Company plant yesterday afternoon as a blaze enveloped a Negra house. A loaded gun was seized from the scene amid crowd reaction, with officials noting the danger of an explosion if fire spread.

Howell Palmer Hugh Compans

Death From Muddy Pit Crash After All Night Singing

Sunday night a well known merchant at 61 North Boulevard drove into a deep muddy pit on Pouce de Leon avenue beyond the park while plumbing for a sewer dig. A lantern warned approaching traffic but lay on the wrong side. The horse and buggy were pulled from the pit with aid from citizens. The cause of the shooting that followed remains unknown.

North Boulevard Pou Ec de Leon Avenue

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