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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1908

Page

4

Growers Meet to Sell Stock and Organize Exchange

Georgia Fruit Exchange organizers plan a Friday meeting at the Fourth National Bank building with Chairman H C Bagley to receive reports from peach growers and solicit stock subscriptions. The plan, called the Bagley method, aims to form a Georgia Fruit Exchange capitalized at 100000 with shares of 10, subdividing the peach belt into districts to stabilize prices and prevent market glut.

Georgia Fruit Exchange H. C. Bagley Fourth National Bank Bell of Georgia Commiciaes H.C. Bagley Amerwin AL M. Katchens Baldwin J Evans Fort Valles L. M Heard Alberon A O. Morans Baraede W. H. Harris Fort Vatley Bagley Mian Sets Thar Fruit Rrowers Kimball Te Bagsey Planer Georgia Frat Exchange Atlanta Tagredy

Tragic Hotel Shooting Ends in Street Death

Ken Austin fatally stabbed himself with a pocket knife after leaving the Mount Peasant hotel in Tokes on September 20. Witnesses described him walking to the sidewalk and dying within minutes as onlookers watched, the event unfolding amid Sunday crowds.

Ken Austin Mount Peasant Tokes A. S Austi Austin

Ambassador Riddle Yot to Retire in Weak Health

St Petersbiarg reports Ambassador John W. Riddie to retire due to health, while experts deny drastic decline, noting gradual improvement. Riddie was expected to travel to Kislovodsk for treatment, with no decisive date set.

Riddle St Petersbiarg St. Petersours John W. Riddie Kussts

Decatur Votes on Bonds Today

Citizens in Decatur Georgia vote on a bond issue for waterworks and public schools. About 13 000 dollars allocated to schools and 519 000 to water works, with strong interest and notable opposition. The mayor and council push for a safe majority to back the measure.

Decatur Ga Decatur

Memorial Song Service Honoring Ira Sankey at Presbyterian Church

An impressive memorial service for evangelist Ira D Sankey, who died recently, was held at the Presbyterian Church of Purants. The service featured performances by a quartet and soloists, including songs like There'd Be No Dark Valley Am Praying For You and Ninety and Nine. Rev Dr Charles J Young preached, reflecting on Sankey's dying words Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break. The church was crowded.

Sankey Ira D. Sumer Purtans Charles J. Youn Young Sunkey

Peace Demonstration Welcomed British Workmen Delegation

About 20 000 German workers gathered in Berlin to greet a British workers delegation. An Anglo German workingmen peace demonstration featured an appeal for German cooperation in seeking settlement of international disputes by arbitration. An open air mass followed and a resolution was passed urging support of the German worker.

Berlin

Wedding Bells For Unplanned Georgia Style Marriages

Thomas H Reedler informed Mrs Stallworth by telephone that he had just married her daughter Miss Mary Margaret Stallworth. The ceremony occurred at Rev A C Ward home with few guests aware. The couple planned a honeymoon to Luther, Ga after a quick ride with permission from Mrs Stallworth.

Thomas H. Reedler John Stallworth Mary Margaret Stallworth Luthersvile A.C. Ward Mdi Ahd A. J. Crane & Co Alana

New Year Rosh Hashanah Observances In City

Rabbi Julius Loeb of Beth Israel explains Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Friday, inaugurating a season of repentance and the fast of Yom Kippur. Orthodox and reform practices differ on shofar and second day observances as services are planned at Beth Israel Synagogue, Washington and Clarks streets, with seating arrangements and a choir of Hebrew school children.

Julius Loeb Beth Israel Synagogue Israel Sareer God Sinai Phnis Iev Rosh-Hashanah Washington and Clarks Streets Trosh-Hashanah Riday Ain Beth-Israel Tebrew’ School Reth-Israel Congregation Bien Wad Reth-Israel Jewis

Builders' Exchange Shows Rapid Atlanta Growth

The Atlanta Builders' Exchange, established April 30 with over 100 charter members, reports strong early growth. Daily 2 PM meetings in Prittential Building quarters, ties to J Knox Taylor for government work specs, and space for exhibits attract architects and contractors seeking bids and collaboration.

Atlanta Builders’ Exchange 14 Atlanta Sporh Uegn Exchange Prudential J. Knox ‘Taylor Arcnitees Washington City Stiles

Press Agent John M. Gregory Leads Field’s Minstrels Push

Atlanta era praises John M. Gregory for leading publicity for Field’s Minstrels. The former Atlanta resident now heads press work, drawing on past shows like Ten Nights in a Barroom and The Encores of Us. His role with Al Fields’ Greater Minstrels boosts advance coverage and public interest.

al Field John M. Gregory Atlanta Onpheum Theater Bildorado Gregory Carrie Nation Baldwin-Melville Company Enres Thia al Fields The Friars New York

Sale of Boxes for the Atlanta Horse Show Scheduled

Boxes for the second annual Atlanta Horse Show to be held at the Coliseum Piedmont Park will go on sale at Daniel Brothers Co. 45 Peachtree Street at 10 o clock tomorrow. Prices range from 12 to 40 dollars with no reservations. Reserved seats go on sale next week with tiered pricing and a section for colored attendees. Joe Brown Connally named ringmaster. forty four classes to be filled by September 25. Exhibitors from Augusta, Georgetown, Macon and Asheville expected. convicts to install tan bark ring. parade plans and workhorse event outlined.

Atlanta Horse Show Association Coliseum Piedmont Park Daniel Brothers Co Peachtree Street Atlanta Joe Brown Connaily Wkins Augusta Geegwyitle Macon Asheville Cies Atl Me Touisville Oils Donatree

Second Dividend For Depositors In Neal Bank Case

Judge W D Elis will be asked this morning by Central Bank and Trust Corp receiver for the Neal bank to grant a second dividend of 20 percent to depositors on October 30 as fixed by the receiver. If granted, about 9,000 depositors may receive roughly 325000, with possible advances as needed. President Candler believes all sums due will be paid dollar for dollar.

W. D. Elis Central Bank and Trust Corporation Neal Bank Ts Counsel Gandlers, Thomson & Uirech Candler

Pope Receives Sailors From Maine and Alabama

In Naples a papal audience honored seventy sailors from the American battleships Maine and Alabama. Eight saluted by kissing the pope's ring and receiving medals. The pope praised their visit and wished them grace, delivering a brief, gracious address.

Fone Maine Alaama Rome Alabama Naples Rag Pontits

Heath Embezzlement Case Hits Denver Court

Heath once a Denver real estate promoter was found guilty of embezzling 6500 from Mrs. Mary Husted of New York. The verdict carries one to ten years in the penitentiary. The broader losses tied to his dealings with Mrs. Husted total 78900. He disappeared from Denver then was captured in Los Angeles months later.

Bext Denver Col Civnt Co Heath Mary Husted New York Weath Los Angeles

Joseph Loewas Answers Card in Sunday's Journal

Avante voters hear from Joseph Loewas amid a heated exchange with his opponent. He claims his opponent’s attacks are false, defends his real estate stance, and asserts no alliance with any faction while urging fair treatment for corporations and the town’s growth.

Joseph Loewas Sunday’s Journal Avante Sam Jones Cathcart Transfer Co Bernhard J. A. Bohanan Union Crick Masong Union Stone Masons Cathcart Avianta Avanta Whitehall Mitchell Forsyth Decatur Peters Walton and Marietta D. Greenfield

Political attack letter from Alderman candidate Jos Loewas

Jos Loewas denies prejudice claims and attacks opponent, cites a small police court fine, and appeals to Citizens to read between the lines. He emphasizes his Atlanta citizenship and commitment to local interests while urging support for his bid in the Second Ward.

Opponent Tako Atlanta Bowery Utrave Rue

The Lyceum Opens With Vaudeville After Remodel

The Lyceum in Atlanta reopens this afternoon at 2 30 under Joseph W Weiss with vaudeville acts from Elton Polo Alto Harold Sands Shats Swanson Mile Savoy and the Tanakas Japanese troupe followed by moving pictures Cohan Harris revival at Grand Jake Wells Bijou Orpheum and Ponce de Leon notes closing of Ponce de Leon park season with reflections on innovations and crowds

Lyceum Owens Lyceum Theater Atlanta Joseph W. Weiss Vauteville Elton Polo Ts Pleace Harold Stan & Co Lelie Saves Wil Shats & Swanson Mile Savoy Tanakas Ponce de Leon Ponce de Leon Park

Georgia appoints Dr. T A Cheatham as state drug inspector

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson will issue a commission to Dr. T A Cheatham of Macon as state drug inspector. The new position, created by an amendment to the pure food and drug law, tasks him to enforce standards in drug stores and send suspected drugs to the state chemist for analysis. Cotton seed oil products will also come under inspection to ensure quality and prevent substitutions.

Georgia T. G. Hudson T. A Cheatham Macon Cheatham Department of Agriculture Georgia State Pharmaceutical Board Nura Pura Methoin Cheath

Moody Shanting Affray After Mullet Supper Attack

In Dawson Georgia a shooting at a negro mullet supper on W D Davidson's plantation west of town left Henry Bell dead and Wit Jackson badly wounded while Joan Jackson was seriously injured Bell fled the scene. The incident occurred September 20 during specials at the plantation supper.

Moody Dawson Spe Cials W. D. Davidson Henry Bell Wit Joan Jackson Bell

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Ira Sankey Samuel D. Moore Mary Floyd Westminster Presbyterian Church A. A. Little Mr. Mayre Miss Floyd Dr Little Mit Builders’ Exchange Field Minstrels Horemn Mounted Police Fire Department West Them Yankee Tars Vatican Joe Loewus Joseph Loewus Capital City Brick Company Adolph Bilach Hughes New York City Adolph & Henry Bloch Law Nassau Street Joseph Loewus, Esq Atlanta, Ga Joe Europe Ian Tney Adolfh Bloch Jos Alihe Grand vYorty Cohan & Harris Ake George M. Cohan Scott Welch Kid Burne United States Frances Gordon Fred Irwin Moze Byrie Jake Jake Wells Orpheum Vaulihville Theatergoera Holien MansRing Welly Jones Wick Domets Peat Ie Tvs Crichton Matold M. Shaw Drini Clanamacen Jules Murry Norman Hackett T. A. Cheatham Geo. W. Harrison J.T. Doonan Geo. W. Harrison, Jr Treas Harrison Company Publishers and Law Booksellers Ivy Street
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