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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
8
Atlanta Jewish community readies for Rosh Hashanah next Wednesday evening marking the Jewish New Year 5870. Services will be held at Temple Bet Israel and the Orthodox synagogue, with a Shabbat-like beginning and observances lasting twenty four hours. Atonement day follows ten days later on the 25th.
Mre Will Byers, wife of a retired baker living near In man Park, was thrown from her buggy on Peachtree Street near the Farlinger apartment yesterday around 4 PM. She escaped serious injury and rode home. Another buggy collided with hers, driven by Chadborn of 570 North Bentexsard, whose wheel stuck in a streetcar groove. Chadborn was arrested by Officer Bentley, who recorded his name as Sylvester H Jones. bond set at $100.
In Helena a street duel ends with Bruce McLeod shot in the leg by MW Browning after a dispute at McLeod’s restaurant. McLeod struck Browning with a butcher knife. Browning then fired as he escaped. Browning unapprehended. Also note about Seaboard special train to Birmingham September 14.
Bishop Nelson of the Atlanta diocese buys the tatters lot at Peachtree road and Peachtree circle from ex Governor Hoke Smith for 1109 through Foster Robson of Wood Poster. The 100 foot frontage sits on Peachtree road and extends 90 feet back on Peachtree Circle. Site planned for a new Girlaigh school in the near future. The Teachtier and Mieventh streets parcel was earlier bought for this purpose but sold to C F P Horn and R Campbell.
Seaboard special train advertised to depart September 1 with fare 258 round trip from Laion Denot to Chattanooga Tennessee. Mayor Crabtree suspends Dr WA Shafer, member of the city board of public safety, over alleged ownership of the Pastime Social Club formed near prohibition enforcement. Officials demand Shafer’s resignation. Shafer denies ownership and resists stepping down.
Chicago in September Alice Webb Duke divorced wife of tobacco magnate Brodie L Duke was committed to the asylum for the insane at Hanhaa Hee today She had been a once brilliant and wealthy bride but appeared a complete mental and physical wreck and ten minutes were enough to persuade the jury of the need for restraint and treatment.
In Pla tea a suburb of Molnie Alabama Robert Hiregh a Black man fatally wounded A F Paul a White man with an automatic public safety item today after Paul attempted to shoot Hirsh reportedly begging for mercy as he raised his hands.
A Saratoga conference launches a permanent Democratic League to strengthen the party and attract independents and disaffected Republicans. John N Carlisle of Watertown leads a resolution calling for a February 1, 1910 general committee meeting and a declared party platform. Alton B Parker, Thomas Osborne, and Edward M Shepard outline aims while urging cooperation.
A Ninth Ward meeting on Seaboard avenue and Hart street endorsed candidate T and Minor for the council. Mahs served as aide chairman. after several speeches, Minor was unanimously chosen for the next two year term. The event drew many Ninth Ward residents.
A fragmentary note references a “serboards Stlenta Bimingham special” on September 14 and a faster round trip from Loaion Depot, suggesting an announced service improvement by about a quarter hour.
New York judge rules on a demurrer in a case by Moucht Lugene Ensies cashier of the Jefferson County Bank at Birmingham seeking one million dollars as his share of profits from stock purchases of the Haight Freese Company by the brokerage firm Lewis A Mar Co. The court gives twenty days to answer. In Washington, imports to China rose in 1908 while exports from China to the United States fell by over a million dollars. total exports valued at 481 million dollars versus 17 million in 1907.
Dr G Pierce announced his decision to enter the race for alderman from the fifth ward opposing J W Maddox. The primary is September 23. Pierce favors pond provision if the issue is properly apportioned among wards and opposes the communication form of government. he previously served as alderman in 1901-3.
A brief notice promotes a special Seaboard train from Atlanta to Birmingham via Seaboard on September 14. The fare is $240 round trip and departs from the terminal at AM.
A fragment describes a queer character named Samuel Augustine Boford Freram, also known as Sam Everson, visiting Craines Valley during the National Festmasters convention. The report notes his past alias snake and references county deed records.
A description of a man labeled The Cunter Man, noted for skin leggings worn year round and bare feet, adorned with glass, snake parts, and a rattlesnake belt. He lives in two primitive huts built from borrowed pieces, with a long separation from his wife. The Constitution photographer asked for a portrait, but he refused, saying No good come o dat.
News reached Scranton that Captain Borden's schooner Blomidon was wrecked on the east end of Grand Cayman and will be a total loss. The crew were rescued.
The National Association of Postmasters holds its next annual session with D. M. Turner of Towanda Pa named president. Georgia postmasters elect J Poucke as vice president AM Tumjin as treasurer and select Savannah Ga as the next meeting place with the date to be decided. Taft sent a greeting telegram and a Georgia barbecue at Chattahoochee Park provided a local highlight for visitors. The last session meets tomorrow to elect officers for the ensuing year.
A raid in September at the Pastises aconian aul aptire, targeting Androwo Sehieede, yielded over $1000 worth of Bhiss foal kinist barrels and bottles. RM announced strict enforcement of the law to the letter, aiming to heighten central des cen aeight to the second largest in the state.
In a federal court here today Charles Pittman was found guilty on two counts of violating pure food laws. The alteration involved selling oleo margarine without proper stamps. The jury returned a verdict of guilt as the court recommended.
County commissioners set the tax rate at 12 on the digest against rising property values this year. The board aimed to balance duties, noting increased assessments and educational funding needs.
No cooking, no bother. Post Toasties are always ready to serve from the package with cream and sugar or fruit. A white corn flaked and toasted cereal ideal for company and home use. The Memory Lingers, packages 10 and 15 cents at grocers.
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