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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1909

Page

8

Babies Delay City Council Meeting Amid Family Interruptions

Councilman Chambers could not attend a city meeting due to tending to his two babies and wife shopping elsewhere. He apologized repeatedly, explaining he was “awfully sorry” and “engaged” with his children Frances and J. T. The scene drew laughter as citizens toasted the tots and the meeting dispersed. Dr Belk delivered a charity lecture at the Y M C A, titled Laughter and Sunshine, with J C Wardwell assisting.

Counciman Willyua Chambers Tee Hare John Thomas Frances Jimmie The Constitution Wrances J. T S. Br, Belk Young Men's Christian Association Epworth League

Dr Broughton Declines Move to Brooklyn Pastor Stays in Atlanta

The congregation learns Dr. Broughton will not proceed with talks with the Baptist Temple in Brooklyn to consider him for their pastorate. He cites a need for frank talks with his current associates and a thorough conference before any final decision. The end of negotiations is announced and the Atlanta church plans further services and celebrations of his work. The crowd applauds as prayers and thanksgiving fill the Tabernacle.

Broughton Brooklyn Baptist Temple Dr Broughton Atlanta Tabernacle Dr. Broughton

Cotton picking rapid. condition shows regional declines

New York dispatch reports cotton deterioration over the past month at 65.6, with Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana worst affected. Rapid picking aided by favorable weather. Texas and Louisiana nearly finished, 93 and 9 percent gathered respectively. Frost risk noted, boll weevil minimal, high prices push swift marketing.

New York Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas

Optical Glasses Advertised by Walter Ballard Co

An advertisement urges readers to buy high power field glasses from Walter Ballard Optical Co at 15 Peachtree Street before stock runs out. It emphasizes the need for quality optics and urges visiting the store soon.

ATO Walter Ballard Optical Co Peachtree Streat

Alabama to borrow funds for November needs

Montgomery state treasury shows a balance of 360000 and plans a November loan of at least 57000. Governor B B Comer may borrow up to 206000 under the new law and is negotiating a loan expected to come in as needed.

Montgomery Ala B. B Comer

Quickest Time on Seaboard to Memphis Line

The Seaboard offers the fastest route to Memphis with a 6:25 p m departure fromhlenia and a 7:40 p m arrival. Through ashenera and dining cars service provided. Effective November 7.

Seaboard Memphis Athlenia Ashenera Gars

Plan to Reach the Auto Course by Rail and Walk

A proposed transfer scheme links Central station to the Speedway entrance via a doubled streetcar track and a 4800 foot walk. A 15 cent ticket plan would split fares between conductors, aiding crowd flow for a large turnout while avoiding street congestion and risky traffic on College Park Road. The Central and streetcar companies favor the plan, though the Hapeville line would run limited service.

Speedway Whipple Avenue Grand Stand Central Station Hapeville Ittg College Park Eitizens

Sinking Spells and Heart Remedy Testimony

Mrs. Lizzie Painter of Evansville Indiana describes sinking spells with cold hands and breathlessness before taking Dr Miles Heart Remedy. She reports rapid improvement and eventual cure after usage. The ad notes widespread testimonials and urges readers to ask their druggist for Miles Heart Remedy from Miles Medical Co Indianapolis.

Dr. Miles Lizzie Painter Ave Evansville Ind United States Miles Eltart

Toth Anniversary of Few Literary Society at Emory College

Emory College at Oxford Georgia marked the seventieth anniversary of Few Literary Society with an address by Hey Asbury Colt Mixon age 85, among the third oldest living graduates. Alumni speakers included Dr T D Ellis, T Boyer, Wi Jenkins, Toy gar D Kenyon and HG Barnett. Dr J F Bonnell presided.

Emory College Oxford Hey Asbury Colt Mixon Emory Judge L. @. Lamer Thomas F. Pierce Few Literary Society T. D Ellis Mulberry Street Church Macon T. Boyer Thomasville Wi. Jenkins Shiloh Phi Gamma Society Toy Gar D. Kenyon Albany Barnett Ocala Wta F. Bonnell

D F McClatchey At Death's Door

D F McClatchey Sr president of the B F McClatchey Real Estate and Investment Company is fatally ill at his daughter’s home in Marietta. Long a prominent figure, he recently opened offices in Atlanta. His son and daughters are well known in Georgia.

DD. F McClatchey B. F. McClatchey Real Eatate and Investment Company Candler J. W. Setze North Avenue Spring Streets McClatchey Marietta Atlanta D. F. McClatchey, Jr House of Representatives Martin F. McClatchey J H. E. MccClatchey 3. V. Sanford Athens Setz J. &. Welch

Woman Suffrage Not Mentioned By Church Board

Nashville Tennessee October 29 Mrs R W MacDonell general secretary of the womans board of home missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church south states that the board which recently met in Savannah Georgia had been misrepresented in the statement that it had declared in favor of woman suffrage The board she says did not take such action and not one word was uttered on the subject during the entire session This board she notes is a church body and devotes its time to church and ecclesiastical affairs.

Nashville Tenn R. W. MacDonell Woman's Board of Home Missions The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Woman's Board Savannah

The General Demand for a Simple Laxative Remedy

The Well-Informed seek a pleasant efficient liquid laxative with known wholesome components. The California Fig Syrup Co. offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted gentle yet prompt remedy. Buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup for assured效果.

California California, Fig Syrup Co Tee Oe

Here Are Some Very Smart New Handbags and Purses

A dealer touts a wide selection of handbags and purses emphasizing style over cost. Genuine seal, novelty, alligator, and calf bags priced from 1.50 to 19.50, with heavy mountings and varied shapes. The sale promises quality at low prices, urging customers to judge value by durability and appearance.

Manhattan Fisk, Dent and Dempster & Place

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