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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
8
The Good Roads Club of Georgia will hold a meeting in Atlanta on November 10, following a call by President Fred White of Buckhead. The gathering aims to unite club members and Georgia residents during Automobile Week to advance road improvement efforts and promote highway causes.
Members of the Stark County Ministerial Federation expelled Rev A Highbs for actions opposing the county election. The ban followed a split within the religious group over support for or against a slate in the recent county election in the area.
Fire of rumors claims Major JF Hanson president of the Central of Georgia Railways hid his resignation to directors effective November 1. Reports said he would resign with Vice President William A. Wieburn of Savannah to succeed him, but Hanson denies any resignation thoughts.
A 1 year old boy, Max Braselton, son of Officer Robert Braselton, returned to 93 South Pryor Street yesterday afternoon after leaving with playmate Horace Dodson Friday. He had wandered to Catumbia, Ga and Girard, Ala, staying in a youth Pryor Street hotel and worrying his parents with fear of what might happen.
Judge Toulmin of the United States district court issued an order confirming the sale of the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City Railroad Company by W Lakin special master on August 23 to N A Withers and others of New York.
Jewelry valued at 40000 dollars vanished from Henry JTL Rea and wife in Pittsburgh. The theft occurred days earlier but was publicly disclosed with a large reward offered. Mrs Rea is said to be the favorite niece of U S Senator George T Oliver.
Albert Pulitzer brother of Joseph Pulitzer and founder of The New York Morning Journal committed suicide in Vienna. He reportedly swallowed poison and then shot himself in front of a mirror after a long battle with neurasthenia and nervous distress. He had been treated by physicians and had recently suffered from delusive threats and depressive episodes.
J P Court Constably WooA Cochran filed mandamus proceedings in the superior court charging RR Jackson with irregularities in conducting his court. Jackson was served and a hearing before Judge Belt set for October 1. Cochran claims Jackson told him the court was run for revenue rather than by law.
Walter Sims of Birmingham purchased a Piedmont Avenue home in Atlanta through Ol Winn of the Candler building for 7700 dollars. Sims plans to move his family to Atlanta, asserting real estate is rising citywide, especially near Piedmont Park and Ansley Park. Taylor Leads Macon Ticket. In Macon mayoral primary results, Helen Taylor led over Anderson. Bowdie and Andersen close, Taylor likely mayor pro tem.
Venaran Kennon a 21 year old farmer from near Watkinsville was killed on Sept 27. His body was recovered from the Oconee River near Cemetery Bridge with a crushed skull. Police fear robbery as the motive as coroner's inquest continues and a second session is planned.
A sleeper for Thomas bound for Ville Georgia via A and B and A trains is placed in Union Station at 9 p.m. and available for occupancy immediately. The train departs at 11 10 p.m. Buyers are urged to use KK Flour.
Auto fire apparatus newly bought by the city were tested with chiefs from Atlanta Savannah Macon and Arc committee observing. The test showed auto machines superior to horse drawn gear and officials predicted the era of horse engines ending within years. A puncture occurred on one machine near three miles from the city and a collision with a street car broke Fireman Curdie’s leg.
The N C and St K Ry and W AR R offer cheap round trip tickets to St Louis for the 100th anniversary celebration of the city’s incorporation. Tickets on sale October 2 to 7, with return October 11. From Atlanta the rate is 19.60 pounds. Apply to any ticket agent or EL Harman GPA Atlanta Ga.
Meany City October 4. News of the absolute loss of the chile pepper crop of Metito was received by the Camara Agricola of the city today, marking a severe blow to farming. Frost spread across from Chihuahua to the lot country, leaving not a shout of chile in the big producing states. Puebla, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, and Guanajuato are the principal producers, with the crop marketed globally and serving as a main income source for hundreds of farmers.
Noah Burris a prisoner at the Southern Indiana reformatory in Jeffersonville fatally wounded cellmate Fritz Hoffman 22 from North Vernon with an iron rod. Criminologists deem blood lust the sole cause. Burris an incorrigible inmate held for alleged grand larceny. Hoffman would have been paroled in four weeks.
A striking Orpheum program features Bert French and Alice Fig in a vampire dance inspired by Burne Jones. The act provokes mixed reactions, with some praising its boldness and others criticizing its provocative staging. Also on bill: Orth and Min, Four Gasconge, Sleedes, Fred Watron, Rockaway and Conway, Hanson and Miller, and The Candy Kids. The Candy Kid musical stars Raymond Paine as Eddy Edson, with Bonnie Bowsworth and others delivering lively performances amid a full week of shows.
The onstage cast includes Louise Willis Kitty Hopkine Richard Madden as Hiram Hopkins Tack LeRoy as Captain Robert Bosworth and Mr Jaine Mr Maddox singing They Call Me The Candy Kid. Beresford headlines with the popular comedy tonight and Wednesday matinee and night. Josephine Cohan displays a hobby of collecting musical instruments led by a prized Stradivarius valued at 2000 and a Charbonrau vielincelle of priceless value.
At the Bijou the vaudeville program drew large crowds yesterday afternoon and evening. Howard and Alma staged the act with Alma showing dancing skill and singing several numbers. The review praises Alma as a good dancer and performer in this popular little theater.
Dee Gordon with original ideas shines amid a lineup. Lekov the impersonator proves highly artistic. Nettie Maso and another clever dageler appear in Atlanta in multiple shows. Harry Greene scores heavily in My Southern Pose.
The Atlanta Methodist Stewards Association met at St. Mark's Methodist Church. President Iain Woustin delivered a welcome address, with talks by Triston M Davies W S Witham and W Foote. Dr W G Thiet spoke on stewardship, special music by Bearden. The association has about 60 members. next meeting at First Methodist Church.
A Worth County revenue officer, prominent citizen Farlow, was shot by two attackers after lodging was refused. Farlow fired, the assailants returned fire, fatally wounding him. The two suspects, described as negro tramps, were captured and the jail guarded to prevent mob violence.
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