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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1908

Page

6

Bishop Hods Preaches Twice at First Methodist and Wesley Memorial

Bishop Hods at First Methodist and Wesley Memorial Church in Georgia preached two strong sermons to large congregations. He spoke on revelations from God, personal responsibility, and the Trinity, stressing that Christ embodies the final revelation and calling for faithful living and trust in Him. He was due to return to Nashville after the night service.

Hoss Asbsilte First Wethodiee Wesley Memorial Church Wight Fimbrea Hose Nasistile Methodist Hopross College of Bishops North Georgia Conference Gainesvill North Georgia Ste Geessars Tiak aretJesus Abraham Hows Christ Rloss Verey Memorial Church Nashville

Maier & Berkele Pattern Designs Offer Plain and Ornate

The advertisement promotes economy and good taste in patterns from Maier & Berkele. It emphasizes plain, high quality patterns that satisfy even the most discerning buyers, while also offering ornate and superb designs.

Maier & Berkele

Convict Bill Becomes Law in State Wide Draft System

The extra session ends with Governor Howe Smith signing a convict bill that lets counties and municipalities lease convicts for public works and bridges after March 31, 1908. Counties must take pro rata convicts or contract for labor. state prison farms and up to fifty convicts may be used for public institutions. The measure outlines lease terms for a year and notes potential shifts if counties fail to act.

Howe Smith Arlegs Biil Prrson Commission Ay Thes Mas Lie “Iison Wise Hil Near Bee House Senate Smit Uiat Georgia Western Aantic

Kodak Supplies Boost Car Stores Stock

Car retailers keep shelves full with Kodak supplies including a complete line of popular Kodaks and accessories. Readily available items include a wide mix from 4 Willemall and 12a Peachtree.

KODAK Kodaks

VOTE FOR JOS LOEWYS PAIR-MINDED MAN

Everything is set for the opening of the First District Agricultural College next Wednesday. Attendance is expected to exceed fifty this term and grow to a hundred or more by Christmas. School officials report strong support from the district and anticipate savings for city and county.

First District College Bora Speciel First District Agricultural College Jere M Pound Tha Eit Statesboro Statesboro Institute Acthors State Echoo Strange J . Walter Hendricks

Black burglar shot after break-in in Macon

On September 20 at 3 a m detective Tom Jones fatally wounded a Black burglar who had burglarized the grocery and attempted to break into a home on 2 Vann street. Mrs Carrall's alarm alerted the scene as the assailant fled, breaking a glass door before being pursued and shot.

Macon Tom Jones Junior Braid Thomas Carroll Carrall Irmingham Ata Puter Ponoteni George Colefac A Hin Nh Nineteenth Street Ponatear Colefas Fonotears

Emory College Welcomes Large Atlanta Contingent

Emory College opened its fall term with a large matriculation list, led by President Dickey’s announcements. The Atlanta group includes 22 students from the city and nearby areas, with several Decatur affiliates among new entrants. Notable names include Rinint, Jun Brue, Fheo Henry, William Candler, Carroll Guerry Jones, and others forming a substantial regional contingent.

Emory College Gaiwrd Dichet Alan Decatur Gate City Dickey Norwood Griffin Carroll Guerry Jones A Jones

Strong Fight Planned Over Alabama Rates Before Commerce Commission

Montgomery September 20 A high level Alabama delegation will urge against new railroad rates at a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Atlanta. Governor Comer and top state officials, including heads of departments and the attorney general, will present evidence after weeks of study. The campaign centers on a proposed rate increase, with 2500 signatures backing the petition. A separate meeting named campaign leaders to push subscriptions ahead of a national committee report due October 15.

Montgomery Alabama Nex I Leretche Commerce Commission Allanta South Comer Ee. Cfter Lairman Heofiereun Assocate Loumussione Wesditt Wenned Toney Garber Ani Weakley Sellheimer Montgomers Ala Spe Mallory Cheirman Thmas M Department of Archives and Listers Alabama Wiliam Jo Hrian Owen John IT Wallace Een Owen John A John Jean John W. Trimlinson Jones Tournat Tomlinson National Conrittee National Committee

City council to debate free transit for officials

The general council meets at 3 pm to consider three ordinances including an effort to secure free transportation for policemen and firemen. A franchise bill would force the street car company to grant a municipal franchise, while debates over back-yard cleanups and city finances loom.

Georgia Railway and Stectrie Company Hey Key 3 Alanta and Northern Railways Roughrolley Marietta Georgia Raiway and Electric Company Warietta

Fair minded man in Britwell case near beer tax fight

Judge Calhoun likely to rule in Britwell case where Bridwell charged with violating prohibition law. Lawyers argue verdict was rendered in error after court officers left the room. Separate case involves state near beer tax of 500 dollars per dealer to fund penitentiary system.

Calhoun Britwell Bridwell Teldr Asker Ils Bridwall Naie Nolanes Mary Superior Tudge Bilis Wright Ord Nelms Ana T. P Thomas En Aring Walter Brown

Pastors Exchange Pulati Covington on September 20

An exchange of pulpit between Pastor A F G Kelly of Greensboro Baptist and Pastor K F Pendleton of Covington Baptist occurred today drawing local interest in an early start for the planned new Baptist church. Rev. A F G Kelly preached twice today.

Pulati Covington AF G Kelly The Baptist Church Greensboro KF R Pendleton Covington Baptist Church New Baptist Church A. F. O’kelly

National Wholesale Druggists' Association Sessions Begin in Atlantic City

More than 400 delegates attend the thirty fourth annual convention opening at the Marlborough Blenheim in Atlantic City. Officials cite the event’s significance for public health and drug regulation as they coordinate with federal and state authorities on the Pure Food and Drugs Act and related tax and proprietary product updates. Philadelphia hosts, with notable speakers from New York and Pennsylvania, reflecting broad national involvement of wholesale druggists and manufacturers.

Denver National Wholesale Druggiss Association Ubett Washington Department of Endeavor Treasury Department Internal Revenue Filadelphi Mei Oers Mahlon Smith Kine & French Co Philadelphia Ms State Isiform Toversor Stuart Pennsylvania Trancis Lewis Isa Philadepha Bar Willam McEiroy New York National Wholesale Druggists Association Tia Western Wholesale Druggists Association Indianapolis We Country

Weather Update: Rain and Cooler Conditions Ahead

Weather summary notes a light rain fell yesterday afternoon after a period of dry weather. The forecast calls for cooler temperatures and continued unsettled conditions, with the next several hours expected to bring sporadic showers. From the head office in Washington.

Sabha Washington

Weather Notes and Odd Reflections on September Thunder

The excerpt mentions likely showers today and cooler air posturing to arrive. It includes stray musings on school books, a comic cartoonist remark about patent medline ads, and a query about September thunder with a shrug at the late seventies to near eighties temperature.

Mather

Mixed family ties create rare marriage links

In Gainesville on September 20 at a district ladies missionary society meeting two delegates revealed a complex set of relationships. A widow mother has a son and daughter while a widower father has a daughter and son. The father married the other mother, and their children wed across the family, uniting step-siblings as spouses. Friends eye the unusual bonds.

Gainesville Ladies Missionary Society

Robert J Wallace Dowd Dies at 47 in Milwaukee

Robert J Wallace Dowd of Milwaukee Wisconsin aged 47 a prominent local business man and former president of the Wholesale Saddlery Association of the United States has died from Brights disease.

Robert J. Wallace Dowd Miwaukee Wis Robert J Wallace Wholesale Saddlery Association of the United States Difeq

Arrest of Women Slayer Sparks Ire in Settlement

In a Duval county jail, Walter Ledbetter confessed early this morning to attacking Mrs Norman and her daughter at a settlement. Residents reacted with fear and threats of lynching but officers secured him, and he awaits transfer for trial. Local authorities vow swift action.

Jaksonti Ec Walter Ledbet Serif Bowden Tut Vrs Norman Duval County Berg

Bulloch Farmers Union Condemns Night Riders

The Bulloch Farmers Union held a rousing meeting at the Agricultural College in Statesboro to condemn night riders. A committee was formed to address the bung of the unsyn ware house and work was planned to begin in a few weeks as part of the season’s crop activities. Members from Bulloch and nearby areas attended, with strong condemnation of the riders and support for organizational purposes.

Luton Statesboro Ispe Ture Gennelf Ain Reine Antris

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. E. Hods Atlanta Bers Jos. Loewys S. B. Turman S. B. Turman and Co. Real Estate Trentz Tore Joseph L. Meeves CG. E Reeves Cochran Gaz Wilmer Hughes J. W. Hughes Ladowiel Charlie D. Johnson Charles 8. Johnson Stone Vaentain Marion A. Gordy Frank Gordy Calumbas W. J. Weight, Jr Atlanin Alao Jos. Loewas E.G. Griffin National Wholesale Druggists’ Association Atlantic City Gopher Hicks Bulloch Farmers’ Union Rountree W. Z. Turner Mer Whitehall St
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