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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1908

Page

8

Exams at Tech Begin Thursday

Entrance examinations at the Georgia School of Technology start Thursday afternoon at 1 30 and continue through October 2. Dormitories open Thursday, no rooms reserved after October 1 noon. New courses added, faculty appointments include Prescott Hopkin to chair department, Murphey among new professors in mathematics, Frank to lead English, and Dr W K Waetherson as college president traveling in Germany. Examinations for apprentices and seniors run Thursday and Friday mornings.

Georgia School of Technologvy Ortok Aml Hedare Presscott Hopkin Philadephia Murphey Frankla WK G Waetheson Nool Germany Antwerp Stanta Eddy

M C R Salesmen in Convention at Kimball House

A large gathering of Maoual Cash Register Company salesmen met at the New Kimball house for a convention with a banquet. Officials including E J Watson and J A Oswald attended, noting strong summer shipments and a record July for cash registers.

Kimball Hou Ma Oual Cash Register Company Secon Kimball House Harless E. J Watson Salos JF Bippus J ED Rogers J A Oswald Dayton Gaio Berg Hugh Mont George Morgan Bauscaren Odeonel John Norten King Bowden E Long Wesley S A Benton F McMiller Michaslis McPherson Marison Paquette Michaelia Fenland Hostetter Gree Francia P Mannen Preston Swartles Routzahr Scott R Forrest Milton T McKellar H Wheat Np King HK Upham Cerlage Woodward Flord

Valdosta Hears Hon Jos M Brown in Democratic Rally

Governor candidate Joseph M Brown spoke at a Valdosta mass meeting after returning from Quitman. He urged loyalty to the white primary and warned against voting for opposing nominees. Brown argued the Democratic ticket offers stronger southern interests than the Republicans and urged turnout for Bryan and Kern.

Valdosta Gs Ihen Joseph M Brown Quitman Caitv Valdes Hotel Qu Tan Court’ House Roberts Mc Brown E P S* Denmark All Brown Brown Sealh Im Democratic Party Republican Party Bryan Kern J O Yvarnedoe WS West Wai Brown South Georgia

Plan Promises Much to Farmers Cotton Certificate Plan

Cedartown September 21 Farmers Union meeting drew large crowds from Bartow, Haralson, Paulding and May counties. Speakers explained the cotton certificate plan backed by farmers and bankers, noting certificates are non taxable promissory notes secured by cotton and used to obtain cash advances. Endorsers included W H Rhodes, J Fultwood, W J Harris, and W Bradford, with support from the Farmers and Mechanics Bank.

Cedartown Farmers Union Coat House Bartas Haraison Paulding Xomties Jivain Cedartos Oy de PB M Rhodes Arma Union of Polk County J 2 Fultwood L Fultwood Farmers Union Cotton Company Houston Texas Polk Calvin Department of Lankng Washington DC Jemy Lane Fullwood PM Rhodes Cornelius W S Coleman William J Harris Farmers and Mechanics Bank Healay de Wiliam Bradford

Vote for Jos Loewas Business Men's Candidate

VOTE FOR JOS LOEWAS BUSINESS MEN S CANDIDATE WORTH REMEMBERING The inauguration of a Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car between Atlanta and Thomasville on quick schedules affords best route between Atlanta and South Georgia Tram leaves Atlanta at 3 20 p m City Ticket Office 76 Peach Tree Street

Pullman Atlanta Thomasville South Georgia Peachtree Street

Motorman Loses Control A Bus Came Near Accident

A street car on Forsyth and Monroe streets tonight nearly wrecked after the motorman failed to brake on a steep grade. The car struck a curve amid a short grade, causing a severe jolt to passengers. George Holmes, a Black man, was hospitalized in a serious condition with grave injuries.

Macon Simona Forsyth Monroe George _Holmes

Lanasa Shot and Killed in New Orleans Street Violence

In New Orleans on September 2 a man named Lanasa, an Italian fruit and vegetable dealer, was shot and killed in front of his home on Ann Street. Frank Pousateri, also Italian, fired the fatal shot and wounded Lanasa’s companion Bomeretto, who was with Pousateri at the scene. Bad blood had persisted between Pousateri and Lanasa, and the shooting followed a duel said to be called by Lanasa’s young son. The wounded Bomeretto is described as a cripple.

Thea Mra Lanoae Someretto New Orlean Matea Banasa Gst Ann Street Frank Pousateri Lanass Bastiano Bomeretto Pusetert Mr. Lanasa Pusatert Lanasa 2 L Young Chid Lanawa Bomeretio i Buell Stark Citizens’ National Bank of Rockmarton AE Young Bank of Cedarstown W J Law- Varo Farmers Union James Heaton Rockmart Bank A Pittman Polk County Union S Geen P M Rhodes Polk County Farmers Union

Judge Orders 20 Dividend In Neal Bank Liquidation

Judge Ells signed an order granting a 20 percent dividend to depositors of the late Neal Bank. Receivers Central Bank and True Corporation, through attorneys Canders Thomson & Wirach, reported funds on hand of 269 and 3883 dollars, with a likely payment by October. The court noted the amount may rise to meet the 20 percent target as ads are prepared.

Ells Neal Bank & Second Central Bank Trua Corporation Thomson & Wirach Ocione

Auction Sale of Hunter Street Lots Today at 3:30

Edwin P Ansley calls attention to an auction of Hunter Street lots set for today at 3 30. The notice repeats the sale details and organizer name. The rest references a Negro Conference at Albans Albania on September 21 and sermons by regional clergy, noting discussions on servant work and social needs.

Hunter Street Edwin P, Ansley Albans Albania Womans Missionary Convention RS Whlame Augusta Ga A. Cobb AB Barnesville Dinkins Wavcross Ga Gelock Edwin P. Ansley

Tragedies Prompt Special Session in Montgomery

A special Lee County grand jury session in Montgomery convened to investigate three tragedies from last week. It examined the killing of a little girl shot by her father, with the uncle and cousin of the dead girl jailed, and a daytime street shooting of a businessman by a rival in broad daylight.

Montgomery Ala Lee Grand

Manhunt for negro shooter of marshal in Montgomery

A searching manhunt is underway for a negro described as a long boy who shot Marshal D Hunter in Brewton on Saturday. Four companions are involved. the public mood is tense but Hunter’s potential recovery eases local fears as officers seek the suspect.

Craftsman furniture touted for elegance and authenticity

A period piece praises Craftsman style over shoddy mass made furniture. The article extols hand made oak pieces, fumed to a rich brown, air cured and hand finished with wax. It contrasts with Mission and emphasizes sincerity, quality, and artistic value in Library and Den furniture assortments.

Decatur Votes 3000 Bond Issue For Schools Water

Decatur residents approved bonds in a March election. Water bonds passed 134 to something and school bonds 129 to 10. Funds will finance a new school building and waterworks extension for territory added last January. This marks a second bond vote in recent years.

Decatur

Boy on wheel struck by carriage near Piedmont Park

Harvey Powell twelve year old son of H Powell of 65 Twelfth Street riding a bicycle near Piedmont Park collided with a carriage while attempting to avoid another carriage. He was thrown, trampled on and badly injured, then taken home for medical care.

Harvey Powell H Powell Twelfth Street Piedmont Park Btn

Decatur Votes Endorsement of Administration in Sewers Deal

Citizens approve a municipal plan to spend 344000 pounds on sewers and waterworks. The decisive vote signals broad support for the current administration's handling of city affairs.

Decatur Oticia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. E. G. Griffin Whitehen Bell Phone Kennesaw M. C.R. Salesmen New Kimball America Miller Daniel Daniel Bros. Co L. I. Daniel Valdosta Jos. M. Brown Vany Bankers Jndorse Flan T Hwood Polk County Warehouse Company (Incorporated Redver Oer Gevisia Ether Gate Colaiy Warholse Coutt Secortary Ac Puluwood Expana Cor Fenehirere Pemchiree St Jos. Loewas Pustum Cereal Company Limited Bate Creek Mich Neal Bank Lee County B. Mifflin Hood Atlanta National Bank Atlanta, GA Bushy, Inman Geo R. Donavan Jameb &. Floyd Asot Cashier Ewsapa Bes
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