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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

Page

12

For Light Inexpensive Frocks Here Are Fabrics And Values

A brisk guide highlights the prettiest fabrics suitable for affordable dresses. It surveys value fabrics, noting color, texture, and practicality for summer frocks and everyday wear.

Rumors and requests from the Capitol in Talbot and beyond

Governor Brown offered a 100 reward for the arrest and conviction of the unknown shooter who fired the J B Spinks sawmill at Junction City on March 13 and September 12. Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner Hudson discussed a possible 200 state cost sharing with the National Forest Service for a detailed forest and timber resources investigation. Cattle inspectors were appointed in Hart county. The National Food Manufacturers Association pressed for a uniform feed law in concert with federal and state officials. A warrant for 1,35607 was paid to investigate the State University. The Georgia Court of Appeals description explains its jurisdiction and relation to the Supreme Court. A letter from J F Frazier of Ocilla urged Governor Brown to deploy militia to shield him from county prosecutors over gaming charges, recalling a 1905 Governor’s troop deployment to Ocilla.

Brown J B Spinks Junction City Talbot County Georgia Thomas le Hudson National Forest Service Georgian Forest Service Bob Wright Hudson National Food Manufacturers’ Association State Department of Agriculture Convention of Feed Manufacturers Washington Capitol J F Frazier Ocilla J F. Frazier Faming Thay J. F. Frazier Ocilla Aving Insanehausen If. Frazier

Special Silver Frames Offer Unusual Frame Values

A large purchase enables unusual prices on silver photograph frames in every size and style. They will make attractive prizes or souvenirs for gin or souvenir use. Frames start at seventy five cents upward. Maier and Berkeley.

Great White Way Set for Permanent Illumination Plan

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting a $2,200 subscription was reported for Peachtree and Whitehall streets as plans to keep festive lighting for fall shopping roll forward. Forrest Adair led talks to fund lights via rental payments, with a aim to purchase lamps for permanent display from November to February. Dr C A Smith and Allen M Pierce were tasked to solicit support along Marietta street at 60 cents per front foot, Pierce noting $350 had been raised that morning.

Great White Way Forrest Adair Chamber of Commerce Peachtree Whitehall Marietta Mitchell Miles City Electrician C A. Smith Jacobs’ Pharmacy Marietta Street Grady Monument Itao Dr Smith Allen M Pierce

Hand Amputation Feared After Mill Injury

Dallas worker James Duncan, a Black employee of the Dallas Oil Mill, was badly injured yesterday when his hand was caught in steam mill machinery. Doctors Hitchcock and Robertson dressed the wound, but amputation may be necessary.

Dallas James Duncan

No Answer Made by Judge Gaynor in Mayor Campaign Speech

In New York on October 14, Democratic nominee William J. Gaynor spoke at Carnegie Hall while adversaries pressed charges about race track influence and betting legislation. He did not detail responses but said his record will answer detractors, as Hearst in Cooper Union and Barnard in Brooklyn pushed campaigns and denounced Tammany Hall.

New York Greater Manhattan Brooklyn William J. Gaynor Otto Barnard Willam R Hearst Cooper Union Gaynor Carnegie Hall Khin Hearst William M Ivins William A DeFord Independence League Ivin Tammainy Hall Rudolph Black Mearat Geyonr Black United States Tammany Hall

Free pound of Rotan Coffee offered by Wood and Singleton

Wood and Singleton announce a free pound of Rotan Coffee to be given away tomorrow. The event promotes the brand and invites customers to visit their shop for the complimentary sample while supplies last.

Wood & Singleton

Tilting Contest Highlights Atlanta Horse Show

The Atlanta Horse Show at the Auditorium Armory October 1 20 and 22 features tilting contests between four state cavalry troops. Georgia National Guard teams led by Captain J Seaman Lieutenant O U L Rudigail and Privates W M Graham J C Candler Q O F Field with M N Mixon as alternate. Effingham Hussars also send a team. Augusta guest Auguste Enthusiastic Fielding Wallace says Augusta will bring visitors and Atlanta will present top horse show entries, aiming for one of the souths biggest shows.

Atlanta M. N Mixon Effingham Hussars O A Rahn BF W Griffin RE Shearouse A N Rahn C L Rahn P W Shearouse Auguste Enthusiastic Fielding Wallace Augusta Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia Piedmont Hotel Wallace

Lawshe Will Leave Postal Department

Washington October 14 Discour awed in his search for health In the arv climate of the southwest Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe announced today to the heads of the bureaus in his divison that he Intend ed to resign The written resigna tion. It so understood will be forward ed to the inecident tomorrow, but Pres ident Taft was notified today of Mr Lawshe's decision.

Washington Southwest Lawshe Taft

Guarantee fund nears $30000 for Atlanta opera week

The Atlanta Music Festival Association nears a $50,000 guarantee to bring the Metropolitan Grand Opera to Atlanta in May. Secretary Victor L Smith will sign the contract with manager Andreas Dipple as funds climb to $48,800 with contributions from the Atlanta Hotel Men's Association and multiple donors.

Atlanta Music Festival Association Andreas Dipple The Metropolitan Grand Opera Metropolitan Grand Opera Company Atlanta Grand Opera Victor L Smith Atlanta Hotel Men's Association Puccini Verdi Cavaleria Rusticana Hugh Richardson Atlanta Milling Company A L Guthman Elseman & Well Harry English Joe Hirsch Peter Clark Morgan & Dilton W P Walthall Tom H. Pitts Moon Brothers Cloud-Stantford Company John Moore Remington Typewriter Company C A Dahl Florist Captain W. Tinglish Jo W Engileh, Jr JI W O English, Jr A M. Whaley WK Moyer Morrow ‘Transfer Company Brooke Morgan Joseph T Orme John A Hoynda John K Ottley J Haden W A. Speer Mell H Wilkinson Wi Vi Ogietree Elisemar Brothers A J Orme Bryan M Grant Joel Hurt W Woods White

Painful Indigestion and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

Painful indigestion described with dull stomach ache after meals, burning, gnawing, and empty-craving sensations. Recommends Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to digest food, eliminate stomach irritation, and relieve pain, with a plea to buy a box for 50 cents and request a free sample.

A. Stuart Co Stuart Marshail, Mich

Captain Barnes Heads to Key West After Storm Damage

Captain H V Barnes of the coast artillery departs for Key West Florida to inspect government property following the recent tropical storm. Unofficial reports indicate about 49000 dollars in damage. He will file an official report on findings.

H V Barnes Coast Artillery Department of the Gulf Key West Barracks Key West Fla Barnes

Modern Gas Heater Promises Warm Quick Comfort

A small gas heater quickly warms a damp chilly room without waste or dust. It offers flexible heat for minutes, hours, or days, and can be placed near a wall without a flue. Prices range from 2.00 to 14.00 with delivery and connection included.

Negro Mustang for Killing Farmer in Georgia

Athens Ga October 14 Special Bud Whitman found guilty of the murder of Vonderau Kennon a young Oconee farmer Judge Brand sentenced him to hang November 5 Kennon's body found in the Oconee River September 23 Bam Osborne also indicted testified detailing the late night killing on the bridge in Oconee cemetery and body dumped into the river before arrests followed

Vonderau Kennon Oconee River Athens Bud Whitman Brand Kennon Oeonee River Bam Osborne Whitman Oconee

Vanderbilt drives to Louisville Horse Show honors

Alfred G. Vanderbilt of Newport RI won two firsts three seconds and a third at the Louisville Horse Show. Lawrence Jones of Louisville captured the harness pairs event with Mr W Heickman and Merry Ma. Vanderbilt fielded three teams including Hamlet and Hertes driven by a stableman securing red ribbons for the Newport millionaire.

Louisville Alfred G. Vanderbilt Newport Lawrence Jones Loulavilis W Hieckman Merry Ma Vanderbilt Hamlet Hertes

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