WIFE DESERTED BY THURMOND
Inquiries are being made as to the whereabouts of Charles W. Thurmond former owner of an art studio at 68 Whitehall Street now sold to Cole Book Company He disappeared about two days after leaving town and sent a letter to his sister in law saying he had left his wife never to return Mrs Thurmond believed to be prostrated by nervous exhaustion after learning of the desertion Police have not been asked to search and Mrs Thurmond has not pursued arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Thurmand
Whitehall Street
Cole
Thurmond
Misa Ala Trimmer
Davia Street
Freeman shoots burglar at Bellwood Avenue residence
Freeman shoots Sam Harris a negro youth during a break in at 69 Bellwood avenue early yesterday morning. Harris is shot in the leg as Freeman and W D Freeman pursue two intruders. Police officer Dunbar notified, suspect held at the Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
W D Freeman
W W Huenes
Bellwood Avenue
Sam Harris
Mr Freeman
Fire destroys Mageth building in Covington
Covington Georgia October 28 Special The Mageth building on the south side of the public square and most of its contents including the jewelry shop of J P Fain and Mrs B Price military establishment were burned at 6 this evening. Loss about 12000 dollars including stock of W L Adair dry goods adjoining building. Most damage insured. Cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Mageth
J P Fain
B Price
W L Adair
Lous
Free Eye Glasses Fitted At Moore and Sons
John L. Moore and Sons offers free straightening of eyeglasses at 42 N Broad Street Prudential Building. Experts in difficult frame work invite customers whether or not glasses were purchased there. If you have trouble in being fitted with nose glasses call on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Moore & Sons
Broad St
Prudential Building
Schedule Change for Atlanta and Heflin Train Service
Southern Railway announces a new schedule effective Sunday October 21. Train No. 25 from Atlanta will depart at 5:15 PM instead of 6:15 PM for Heflin, with service changes taking effect on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Heflin
Southern Railway
Will
Office Typewriter Stolen From Secretary of State
Phil Cook's office in the capitol was entered Friday night and a new Smith Premier typewriter, No 101157, stolen between 6:30 and 8:00. Two white men attempted to sell the machine at Fielder & Allen, an office supply firm, were stopped, and the police were notified as the search continued for the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goode Price
Phil Cook
Capitol
Smith
Fielder & Allen
Price
Matters of Interest From Many Sources in Atlanta
The week after the fair brought brisk winter activity in Atlanta with renewed trade and enterprise. The piece notes the fair’s impact on South plans, celebrates Southern Bell’s installed successors, and reflects on long term profitability tied to national development and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
South
Merit Properly Recognized at Georgia State Fair Exhibit
An exhibit by the Highland Buggy Company, not Elmwood Ohio, presided by Colonel A I Pound, drew praise for quality and workmanship. The display included surveys and buggies, earning guest premiums across the ring. Highland Buggy Company reports extensive patronage in the south and north, with Dabney Implement Company as Atlanta agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Buggy Company
Elmwood
Ohio
South
Dabney Implement Company
Atlanta
Agenta
Progressive movement promises vast benefits from cheap farm telephone service
A 19th century exposition feature, the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph booth, touts a farmer friendly plan offering connection to a central exchange for as low as 50 cents a month. The piece argues this service will boost Southern agriculture by cutting marketing costs, aiding merchants, and improving market access across Georgia and other states. It highlights hour by hour market updates, direct contact with lawyers doctors and merchants, and the broader regional impact on cotton, rice, lumber and sugar sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
McClateney
Southern Hell Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Georgia
Louisiana
Miselasippi
Arkansas
Texas
Bell Telephone Service
South
Bell Telephone Company
Atlanta Without a Class and a City Glass of Progress
Mr Charles M Walker of Liquid Carbonic Company touts Atlanta as in a class to itself. He notes 41 fountains installed in 16 months and 32 of 41 by his firm, praises Atlanta branch success, and highlights No 6 7 Nelson Street showroom. An observed parade encounter and local business notes accompany a seed company aquarium display with 600 goldfish and a family dispute over naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Walker
Atlanta
Chas.e Walker
Liquid Carbonic Company
Chicago
Walker
Avanta
Liquid Carbanic Company
Mr Walker
United States
Nelson Street
Crystal Palace Saloon opens as finest Atlanta resort
The Crystal Palace on Marietta Street bills itself as the finest saloon in the southern states and among the prettiest in the nation. It features green and old ivory ceilings, over a thousand square feet of beveled French mirrors, a Carlsbad back bar and fixtures, cherry and mahogany woods, and hand-cut Belgium glass, touted as unparalleled in American saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
Marietta Street
United States
Atlanta
Carlsbad
America
Crystal Palace opens with lavish Whisky Salon and ornate display
Crystal Palace, owned by Ben Rosenthal, showcases expensive wares including nickel whisky pots, Tom and Jerry bowls, and five lit chandeliers. Manager J R Jack and dispensations heads J W Barton and A F Scarborough will run the yet unfinished but nearly $16,000 investment venue opening at 7 o'clock tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang
Crystal Palace
J. R Jack
Ben Rosenthal
Palace
South Bide Bank
West Mitchell Street
OR Jack
J W Barton
The
Piedmont
A. F. Scarborough
Yuca Oil Exhibit Delights Ladies At State Fair
Prominent city ladies praised the Yuca oil exhibit calling it the most wonderful cleaning substance. A visitor shared a story of removing a stubborn stain from a Sno rmnen dress sleeve using Yuca Oil and Soap. Colonel A F Pound has recovered from illness and resumes work on the turf, noted as southern representative of a large northern firm for seventeen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young's
A F. Pound
Colonel Pound
Ladies Come First In Business In The South
A light column notes Southern courtesy and President Roosevelt praising handling of ladies. In Atlanta Clem Phillips at Phillips & Denny Company extols Austrian holiday robes and jackets on sale to please ladies, while unverified rumors swirl about a judicial resignation and a Carter Tate appointment. McCullough Bros to receive Keuka grapes Tuesday morning, touted as the finest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Roosevelt
Peachtree Street
Phillips & Denny Company
Clem Phillips
Haberdasher
Austria
Phillips
Atlanta
George Gober
Blue Ridge
Carter Tate
Ninth District
McCullough Bros
Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure Claims Widest Reach
Mr H M Lavis of Cincinnati endorses the Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure saying it relieved long standing catarrh and asthma. The Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co offers a month’s supply by mail postpaid for one dollar, asserting they have cured hundreds and can cure thousands more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co
Atlanta
White
Chattanooga
Enn
Total Eclipse
Davis
Vines
New South Retail Trade Magazine Commerce Introduced
The November issue of Commerce, a new Atlanta published magazine for banks merchants and others in business, targets retail merchants in the south with news tips and guidance across dry goods millinery shoes hats clothing groceries and more. The Commerce Publishing Company offers a one year subscription at half price 50 cents if ordered before November with Elmo Massengale as manager and advertising editor helping the launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerte
Atlanta
South
Commerce Publishing Company
Commerce
Elmo Massengale
Alo
Massengale
Advertisements in Constitution Draw Big Crowds at Jefferson Ga
The big ad in The Constitution by executors of James Blandolph Sr attracts attention in Jefferson as it promotes the sale of James Randolph Street property. It highlights potential benefits to buyers and the town, noting rail extensions to Athens and free tuition from Martin Institute, predicting Jefferson’s population will double in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Tefferson
Jasua
Wiley ¢ Howard
James Blandolph
James Bsandolph
Constitution
James E. Randolph
North
Georgia
Galneaville Mid
Wiliam
Martin
Duke H the American To paces Co divorce petition before Chancellor
In Trenton on October 28 Chancellor Emery ordered James Duke of the American To paces Company to show cause in Newark on October 31 why his petition for divorce from wife Lillian M. Dutre should not be dismissed. Mrs Duke alleged he is a nonresident of New Jersey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Duke
Trenton
Emery
James , Duke
American Topaces Company
Newark
Jaivorce
Lillian M. Dutre
Duke
Court lacks jurisdiction over Duke divorce alimony claim
In a petition Mrs Duke disputes her husband’s residence in a suite above three stables on Sixty eighth Street New York and questions the authenticity of his estate titled as home She seeks denial of her husband’s charges of marital infidelity amid a contested cross complaint from the Akron case in Houston Bridge project poised across the Atchafalaya at Morgan City La costing about 500000 with six fixed spans and one draw span The Atchafalaya crossing is to total 1700 feet in length Meanwhile in Huntsville Ala 16 year old Hoffman Gefa faces a ten year term for manslaughter of Deputy Marshal Holsenback with an appeal planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Chancery
Atchafalaya
Houston
Tex
Thornwell Fay
Atlantic System
Southern Pacifc Railroad
Atchafalaya River
Morgan City
Hoffman Gefa
Huntsville
Ala
Hoffman
United States
Marshal Holsenback
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Atlanta Leather Co
Pryor St
Chamber of Commerce
Bell Phone
Iloss
MO. L. Moore & Sons
Peter Thompson
Buster Brown
J. M. High CO
Hunter Street
Cuyter
Smith Clayton
H M Lavis
Unie
Carmichael
China
Garmichael Furniture
Municipal Bond & Securities Co
Fourth National Bank Bldg
Atlanta, GA
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