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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1909

Page

7

Bond Ordinance May Be Ready for Council Meeting

City Attorney Mayson works to finish a bond ordinance for a bond election. If not ready this afternoon, a called meeting may be held later in the week. Council considering health board tuberculosis hospital at Lakewood Park and other new measures.

Cofsider Johnston Board of Health Lakewood Park Cilony Lakewood City Farm Spratting Police Board Carter Pol’ Department Aremast Agn Western Union ‘Telegraph Company Clight Wright

Weather outlook for Georgia shower risk and northeast winds

The article reports showers expected across Georgia with moderate to brisk northeast winds. Forecasts sourced from Tufts Town late Saturday and wired to Atlantic for Sunday papers. The day began doubtful in the morning with possible rain at noon, then warmer, followed by cooling later.

Weather Man Mickers Washington Georgia Tufts Atlante

Mount Vernon Methe rat Episcopal Church Hosts Scuppernong Feast

Thomas Mg'e hosted Mount Vernon church members and guests at his Julion county country home. About 175 attended the scuppernong feast, with three grape arbor plants heavy with fruit. Rev Felton Williams gave thanks and a short prayer before departure, leaving a memory of a pleasant afternoon.

Thomas Mg‘e Julion County Mount Vernon Foreign Missionary Society Moore Felton Williams

Negroes Held for Planter's Murder in Mississippi

Body of J W Smith of Columbus Miss found in the woods with gun and knife wounds. Five Negroes including John Bradley Joe Calvin John Field and Harrison Gordon charged with murder after blood stained clothing and a riderless horse indicated a crime at the Tomblgbe plantation southeast of Columbus. Huntings parties led to the discovery and arrests.

J. W. Smith Columbus, Miss Columbus Miss Henry Betts John Bradley Joe Caivin John Field Harrison Gordon J W W Smith Smith Smith Left Here On Horsebact To Visit His Plantation On the Tomblgbe Tly Thy Nes

Seasonal Weather Musings and Mixed Forecast

The narrator notes a pleasant day with variable dusk conditions and mild seventies temperatures. A Gopher quips about what to wear as autumn arrives, comparing morning rain, bright afternoons, and evening chill to Mark Twain’s umbrella line, hinting at unsettled mid fall weather.

Gopher Mark Twain

A Remarkable Catarrh Cure Promises Relief

A testimonial book touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure as the most effective remedy for catarrh. The vegetable preparation targets air passages and claims permanent relief even after long suffering. A Florida reader reports dramatic hearing improvement and urges others to test the treatment with a week trial for 25 cents. The company offers mail orders for the $1.00 package from Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co., Atlanta, Ga.

I. A. Wear Ozona Fla Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing CO Atlanta

Poindexter Cutcher Marriage At Blue Ridge Church

Blue Ridge Ga September 14 Special A union of notable interest due to popularity of the couple was the marriage of Mr Thomas Poindexter and Miss Willie Cutcher at the Blue Ridge Methodist church last Thursday evening September 16 at 830 Rev Charles L Bass of Atlanta performed the ceremony Miss Cutcher daughter of Mrs N E Cutcher and the late Judge L G Cutcher an old county official has many friends Mrs Poindexter is chief clerk to the road master of the Louisville and Nashville railroad at Etowah Tenn After a bridal trip the couple will reside in Etowah Tenn

Blue Ridge Leason Thomas Poindexter Willie Cutcher Charles L Bass Atlanta Cutcher N E Cutcher L. G Cutcher Fannin County Poindexter Louisvide and Nashville Railroad Etowah, Tenn Etowah Tenn

Walker-Dupree Wedding in Americus Seals Union

In Americus Georgia on September 19 a home ceremony united Miss Bessie Walker daughter of Colonel and Mrs George H Walker with Mr William L Dupree long associated with The Times-Recorder business department They left for Tallulah Falls for their honeymoon after the ceremony.

Railway Mail Clerks Hear Talk By Canfield In Atlanta Banquet

A banquet at the New Kimball highlighted the national Railway Mail Clerks to press for higher pay and better benefits. Canfield of Syracuse urged a government raise, noting dangers and expenses, with Gov Brown and Asa Candler among supporters. Local leaders urged backing and promised help.

Canfield Tames T Canfield Syracuse National Organization of Railway Mail Clerks Edgewood Kimball John Bradley College Park James J. Mayson

One on Grandma from Lippincott's

Jimmie sits on the chopping block weighing fishing or ball as his grandmother calls from the window and quotes Satan finding mischief for hands to do. He replies with a twinkle that the mischief is not real and asks for a basket of chips.

Grandma Lippincott's Jimmie Satan

Correction notice in fashion section collar ad error

An advertisement for Emigh Etraud Royal collars appeared with incorrect Atlanta address. The error listed 64 Whitehall Street. correct office is 64 W Mitchell St. The firm’s southern representative Mr John S Jones is well known to the trade.

Emigh Etraud Atlanta Whitehall Street W. Mitchell St Tnts John S. Jones

Notable Mrs Wilson Who Aids Southern Education

Mrs William Potter Wilson of Rosemont Pennsylvania is highlighted for her prominent role in the Southern Education Conference. The piece praises her social grace and generous support of Hampton Institute, emphasizes her focus on child training and Whitier methods, and cites her alignment with leaders like Mrs M A Lipscomb in advancing education for African Americans in the Jim Crow south.

South William Potter Wilson Rosemont Sha Southern Education Board Wilson Robert C Ogden Education Hampton Institute United States Hampton Whittler Hampson Central Whittiers Little Jim Robert E Lee Poon Lucy Pratt New England Ezekiel North Little Jims Ezekiels M. A Lipscomb Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs Joel Chandler Harris Remus

Traveling Salesman mistaken for actor in lobby scene

Campbell JI Campbell, a Nashville traveling shoe salesman, was mistaken for Mark Smith who plays Bob Blake in The Traveling Salesman. The incident occurred in the lobby of the Piedmont hotel before a Grand matinee. Both men resemble each other in height jovial nature and mannerisms.

Piedmont Hotel the Grand Mr Smith Mark Smith Bob Blake Campbell J Ih Campbell Nashville Mae Peachtrea Street Adies Tam Kren Ike Grantland Fho Fravernity

Boy sells papers. fears home, seeks shelter at police station

An 11 year old, Sam Bawlunsky, told officers he had not sold fifty cents of papers for his stepmother and feared going home after selling only 38 cents. He sought shelter and the case was handed to Officer Gleer to contact Mrs Bashinsky for statement while his father wished him to attend Crew Street School but the stepmother blocked it.

Sam Bawlunsky Terry Street Staton Liturdes Gleer Bashinsky Crew Street

Colored children's home opened by local club

A local club promotes a colored children's home to care for children each workday. Mothers leave kids in the morning, a trained matron cares for them during the day, and staff take children home at night. A small fee is charged to prevent pauperizing, with broader community support noted.

Local Aid Urged From Southern People for Good Feeling

A fragment notes a matron urging southern people to contribute food and funds to support a cause, saying the gesture creates goodwill and helps sustain a sense of community. Endorses charitable giving and mutual aid.

Seaboard Offers Very Low Rate for New York Return

Seaboard announces a very low round trip fare from New York for travel from September 23 to October 30 on a through train with Pullman and dining cars aboard the Peachtree service, including phone contact at 109.

Seaboard New York Anmit

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