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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
4
Jquat purchases 40 000 feet of raw material at reduced prices. Those planning fences for homes or cemeteries can buy at wholesale production rates. Gate City Fence Works, 1 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, IA.
Secretary Jemison of the plate fair reports strong business volume. Miederick Kauffman oversees attractions with three photographers kept busy. President Charles Lewis and Secretary Verdot remain optimistic and tireless to manage crowds and final preparations for the event.
In Macon on Mulberry Street the Bags hall has been leased for Moore campaign meetings. The business offices will move to the corner of Second and Cherry streets. Large crowds attend nightly rallies and show strong support for Moore.
In Lynchburg on September 18 16 the court ruled the government may require rail carriers agents to produce receipts used to comply with safety appliance statutes. No appeal will be taken and four cases against the Southern are being tried now.
Pittsgove, Pa September 16. Americans at the Pressed Steel Car Company in Schoenville march to work at 6 15 am with the flag leading. Foreign strikers threaten to prohibit reentry though most marchers are armed. Violence marked the day as McKees Rocks area braces for possible clashes. Foreign workers quit citing retention of imported labor yesterday and many affiliate with the Industrial Workers of the World.
A 19th century style advertorial warns that catarrh weakens mind and body and claims Eclipse Catarrh Cure provides instant relief and cures stubborn cases. It offers a 25 cent mailed sample then a $1 regular package, touts testimonials including E T Moon of Lawrenceville Georgia, and urges sufferers to try the remedy to halt health decline.
The Southern Claims conference ended this afternoon after executive-session business. The next meeting will be in Jacksonville, Florida, in January 1910.
The recorder granted Mrs J Cartar custody of her nephew Harold Woodside aged five from the Home for the Friendless. A charter for Live Stock Company with capital of 6500 up to 30000 was filed in county court. The Johnson divorce case was settled out of court. the plaintiff Mrs Johnson has initiated divorce proceedings. Strickland failed to win damages against Georgia Railway. Captain Louis M Nuttman, chief commissary, returns to duty after appendicitis. A Black youth named George Moseley was injured by a trolley car. he was rescued and taken to Atlanta hospital. The Georgia division reunion of United Confederate Veterans will be held in Athens on September 38 and 29.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Tantie Huckaby at Greenberg Bond Broomfield chapel with interment in Lowndtesville DC. George Rogers four month old son of Mr and Mrs Melton Rogers died at a private sanatorium and was interred in Verga GA. Mrs Drucila Rutledge aged 19 died at a private sanatorium and is survived by two daughters and a son. funeral and interment in Jackson GA. Mrs Joseph Brawner aged 40 died at her residence and will be buried in Acworth GA. Co W Williams aged 76 died at his daughter’s residence and will be interred in Oxford GA after services at 7 PM. Mrs EF Stone died Wednesday. funeral from residence Washington DC area and interment in Oakland cemetery. Major Elias Chandler US Army died at Fort Oglethorpe and services were in Chattanooga TN with flag draped casket. interment planned at Fayetteville AR with Vincenhelter of Nashville as escort.
Walter Ballard Optical Co. advertises toric bifocals at 156 Peachtree St. Atlanta Ga. Claiming two functions in a single seamless glass for reading and walking, the glasses purportedly look like regular lenses, with no visible seam or division, and have sold thousands.
Vicla Simmons of Connally Street seized her four year old daughter Annie after a severe whipping and attempted to drown her in a tub. Neighbors intervened to pull the child to safety as police investigate an apparent mental health episode.
A writer argues shaving soap hardens hairs instead of softening them, making razors grip and slice hair lengthwise. Dry shaving or water only would cause slippage or hair bending, pulling hairs from the roots and increasing discomfort under current methods.
Wheat prices rose today as receipts remained light and demand grew. Chicago and Kansas City receipts showed fewer arrivals while cash prices strengthened, with December trading near 99 cents and September lifting amid strong buying by shorts. Corn also climbed, driven by a Northwest drought scare and a Canadian crop surprise, closing near session highs.
Market closes strong with wheat and corn prices up. Receipts show 1,253 cars at Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth, compared with 959 last week. Primary receipts reach 1,634,600 bushels while tomorrow’s estimated arrivals include 26 cars of wheat and 262 cars of corn. hogs at 10,009 head.
Terre Haute, Sept 16. Mrs. Lewis Coardes of this city faces a grave prognosis after swallowing a paper containing needles six years ago. A nurse startled her, causing the needles to be swallowed. Two needles emerged over time, later causing severe hemorrhages as punctures likely harmed internal organs. Yesterday one needle was removed, but the patient remains exhausted and seriously ill.
A compact excerpt describes the Chinese dragon with composite animal features and heavenly habits, noting its status as a supreme reptile that rarely touches earth except for extraordinary events. An ad text for Walter Ballard Optical Co promotes a seamless one piece reading glass with no seams.
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