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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
10
Brisk selling silks remain in stock as remnants from new fabrics. Black pieces fill shelves with all new colors and weaves. Lengths range from one to twelve yards with some pieces discounted up to a third off. Shop opens at 8:30 this morning for first pick.
Home Ga October 7 Special Judge Moses Wright formally announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the Seventh Congressional District and resigns as Floyd Superior Court judge. He cites open talk of opponents including M L Johnson Bartow Gordon Lee and A W Fite. Wright plans to resign within ten days to allow successors a fair chance. He has served Floyd in 1894-95 legislature solicitor general Rome circuit 1896-1904 and on the bench since. Several candidates for the vacant Floyd judge post include John M Maddox W S Rowett R A Denny Junius F Hill yer Harper Hamilton W Fr Ennis and Wesley Shropshire.
New fabrics arrive including black and white two tone serge, navy blue and black mohair diagonals, heavy mannish serge, self striped mohair 36 inches wide at 50 cents a yard, silk jersey cloth 62 inches wide at 3.50 a yard, and a range of silks and cashmeres with self lines or tiny self figures, described as splendid and in smart colors.
Citizens of Marietta testifying before the railroad commission urged improvements on the Atlanta North ern Electric Interurban line between Marietta and Atlanta. They asked for toilet facilities water coolers a smoking compartment and separate cars for the two races plus faster express service and removal or truncation of some stops. The railway company argued facilities would reduce seating and be burdensome, noting two water coolers and four toilet rooms per car would be needed for two races and both sexes. The commission heard witnesses including Mayor Stoppelbein and J C Reed before reserving its decision.
The Atlanta Lodge of Elks plans a permanent home with a committee proposal to members. Each member may take one share of stock in the enterprise as the plan is set to be discussed at an upcoming full meeting. Cincinnati report notes mission society head invites Japanese trade commissioners to attend a church district convention in Pittsburgh.
New York October 7 Old paintings valued at about a million dollars have been held up by customs officials despite a tariff exemption for art over twenty years old. Fifth avenue dealers say the law is inoperative as officials demand exact origin and date details beyond the artist and title.
Versailles Ky October 1 Pisgah Presbyterian church marked its 125th founding anniversary with more than 600 participants connected to its founders. The event included addresses and an open air dinner. F W Hinnitt president Central University praised the church as a wilderness chapel fueling Western United States education and leading to Central and Transylvania Universities in Kentucky. Rev W G Shewmaker serves as pastor.
San Francisco October 7 Judge Murasky ordered a recount of ballots that named Francia J Heney the Democratic nominee for district attorney. The move comes at the request of Republican candidate Charles M Rickert who contends the nomination was not properly awarded Heney.
Lee McClung in Washington appointed United States treasurer to succeed Charles H. Treat. He met treasury officials today and will leave tomorrow, returning by November 1 to assume office. McClung is treasurer of Yale University.
A garbled verse fragment hints at a strange banquet and a field aflame with rose and green foliage. Names and places are unreadable, but the excerpt conveys a surreal feast scene and a lovely, eerie landscape.
Jacobs Liver Salt is pitched as a perfect substitute for calomel for liver troubles and hepatic complaints, effervescent and pleasant to take. Dovers Quinine marketed as top cold and grippe remedy offering immediate relief, in tablet and capsule forms. Price of TBE.
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