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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1909

Page

12

Sites for Home Discussed by Loyal Star Auxilary

The Loyal Star Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen discussed home sites in Arkansas Mississippi and Georgia at yesterday's auditorium meeting. Mrs Ronemus reported on work completed and provided cost figures for maintenance and furnishings as plans moved forward for a Georgia site inspection tour after adjournment.

Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Ronemus Arkansas Little Rock Ozerk Mississippi Hattiesburg Columbus Georgia Waycroas Fitzgerald Mra Bonomus Brotherhood Committee of 100 Fitsgerala

Auerbach dies after brief illness at 58

Joseph Auerbach aged 58 died at a private sanitarium after a brief illness. He was a millinery dealer at 176 Peachtree Street and brother in law of Colonel Harry Silverman. Survived by two sons Clarance and Sam, two daughters Henrietta and Estelle, five sisters, and a large circle of relatives. Funeral today at 3 from 286 Washington Street with Rev David Marx officiating. burial at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers include Fenwin Harris, Isaac Harris, Albert Steiner, Henry Wellhouse, Jonas Froshin, Mose Strauss, David Strauss, Joseph Hirsch, and Max Kutz.

Joseph Auerbach Auerbach Peachtres Street Ety Harry Silverman Etowah Clarancé Sam Henrietta Estelle David Strauss Henry Wellhouse Jonas Froshin Simon Loeb Joseph Camp Washington Street David Marx Oakland Fenwin Harris Isaac Harris Albert Steiner Mose Strauss Joseph Hirsch Max Kutz

Serenade for York by Field's Minstrels in Atlanta parade

A historic Atlanta parade showcases the AIG Field Great er Minstrel near the Grand Opera House. Lucien York is honored with serenades as impersonators and acts pass along the route, featuring Teddy Roosevelt and other figures among the performances.

York BY Field Minstrels AIG Field Atlanta Grand Opera House Tualness Tne Rich & Co Lucien York Teddy Roosevelt Robert E Peary Fred A Cook

Governors to Decide on Corporation Tax at Meeting

International Tax Association adopts a resolution to refer the corporation tax question to a governors’ conference to be convened by Governor Augustus B. Willson of Kentucky. The group seeks unanimous agreement on tax adjustment between national state and local levels and appoints committees to study tax system defects and insurance taxation. Also, court-martial acquits Second Lt. Leighton W. Hazelhurst Jr. and Pvt. Grover B. Elam in the Coulter killing case at Fort McPherson.

Louisville International Tax Association Augustus B Will Gon Kentucky Charles J Bullock Harvard University Association of Governors Leighton W. Hazelhurst, Jr Grover B Elam Company 1 Seventeenth Infantry Edward D. Coulter Albert L. Mille Department of the Guilt Officers’ Club Fort McPherson Hazelhurst Wagundiy Parrack Elam Hazelhuret Hazelhurst Elams

Crawford Will Case Proceeds With Pending Issue

In the Crawford will case arguments continued before Judge John T Pendleton. Attorneys Brewster and Rosser appeal the appointment of Mrs M Crawford as permanent administrator, arguing the will’s validity must be settled first. Mrs Crawford’s side contends no will exists, as it was filed after Crawford’s marriage. Separate suit by J M Masters against Georgia Railway for nickel and 40,000 nickels in damages proceeds after filing. Eva Carroll vs Atlanta Paper Company ends in a mistrial after a week-long city court trial.

Georgia Railway and Electric Company J M Masters T B Brown Virgil Jones H M Reid Eva Carroll Atlanta Paper Company Weatmoreland Brothers FC Clark Miss Carroll Slaton & Philips

Negro Has Narrow Escape From Two Mobs

In Montgomery John Davia a Black man charged with killing Lee Moore and wife near Bautality Autauga county, escapes mob action and is brought to jail. Jim Self, a white man implicated, denies knowledge of the crime as deputies rush Davia to Elmore. Robbery motive claimed. the victimized boy is badly beaten.

Montgomery Ala John Davia Lee Moore Bauality Autauga County Jim Self Davia Goodwater Self Elmore Waling Davis Moore

Through Sleeper to Memphis on Southern Railway

Effective Sunday October 3 Southern Railway adds a through drawing room sleeping car between Atlanta and Memphis via Chattanooga. The fastest afternoon time is promised with departure from Atlanta at 6 10 p m on the Cincinnati Express and arrival in Memphis next morning at 7 30 a m. A Wednesday night home seekers special with 140 Cincinnati to Ocala passengers passed Atlanta under Col Moses Folsom on the Southern Railway.

Southern Railway Atlanta Memphis Chattanooga Cincinnati Et Cloud Fla Moses Folsom Southvern Railway Cincinnati Express

Bibb County Schools Opened for Busy First Day

Bibb County schools opened with more than 7000 children responding to the bell in Macon on September 23. Teachers and pupils entered with seasoned regularity as preparations met the start, though some overflow students will require days to adjust, signaling a hopeful year ahead.

Bibb Macon Bibb County C B Chapman

Ainsworth’s Macon Leader Role eyed for Wesleyan Bishop

Special Friends of Dr W W Ainsworth of Wesleyan College cite him as a probable successor to Bishop Seth Ward in the Southern Methodist church. His current duties leave little time for release or retreat, despite the speculation and timing.

Ainsworth Macon W W Ainsworth Wesleyan College Southern Methodist Church Seth Ward

Pretty Girl Found in River Portsmouth Ohio

Mystery surrounds the finding of Kate Patten a 22 year old shoe factory girl found dead in the Ohio River authorities investigate She was last seen with a sweetheart Wednesday night in Portsmouth Ohio on September 23.

River Portsmouth Ohio Kate Patten Ohio River

Those Useless Questions in The Chicago Tribune Bully

A fragment quotes a bully asking if picking up a live trolley wire with bare hands could give a shock. The line humorously relays a deadly consequence and repeats the claim that such shocks killed the speaker, reflecting a sensational wartime or ragpaper tone. The source preserves a hazard legend without broader context.

Chicago Tribune

Hold Joint Debate On Prohi Amendment In Alabama

In Hugtaville Alabama on September 23 Judge Samuel D Weakley candidate for governor and State Senator Robert E Spragins debated the constitutional prohibition amendment. Weakley defended prohibition arguing the amendment removes the mayoral issue while allowing homes to retain liquor if desired. Spragins, advocating dispensation as a solution, accused Weakley of turning the amendment into politics and urged Alabamians to decide the issue themselves without preacher influence.

Hugtaville Ala Samuel D Weakley Robert E Spragins Elk Theater Weakley Spragins Laquor Weeakley Alabama

Cardai Praised By Pelham Woman In Terrible Condition

Mrs. Anna Lou Bigham of Pelham Georgia reports severe pain and headache preventing standing. She says Cardai relieved her quickly and nearly cured the headache, urging other women and girls to try the medicine. Cardai is described as a women’s medicine made from pure ingredients.

Sydney Ashe Anna Lou Bigham Pelham Cardai Cardus Masa Saat Aianes Ee Bradfield Regulator CO

President Elkin Routhera Becomes 200th Sleeper to Chattanooga

Dr W Elkin Jr of the Elkin Watson Drug Company retires as president of the National Association of Retail Druggists. His speech at the Lawsville convention drew praise from Dr Keibler of Washington. Also notes his leadership in Georgia druggists groups and a new Southern Railway through sleeping car service Atlanta to Memphis beginning October 3.

W. S. Elkin Routhera Peatway Chattanooga W . Elkin Jr thelkin-Watson Drug Company National Association of Retail Druggists Lawsville Reading Keibler Bureau of Drugs Department Agricultural Department Washington P&re Hikin Atlanta Georgia

The Grand Hosts Field Minstrels and More At Theaters

The Grand presents All Field's Minstrels with Solon DeMiller and Miss Manche Walsh in a two night and matinee run. The Lyric features The Wizard of Oz land and Pierre of the Plains while the Orpheum touts Fay the thaumaturgist with nightly shows.

Manche Walsh Nas Jules Eckert

Ways of an Untimely End

A Philadelphia Press piece catalogs risk factors for disease and premature death. It warns sensible people against trolley rushes, mouth breathing, hasty eating, slouching, stimulants, neglecting pestilence, crowded rooms, and poor food protection from insects and flies.

Philadelphia

Woman Found Dead in Ashes of Kansas Home

In Tola near Savonburg September 23 a coroner s jury says Emma Oberg died at unknown hands after her house burned Tuesday night Robbery is suspected with two strangers seen near the scene that afternoon A teapot held hidden money investigators noted

Tola Kan Emma Oberg Savonburg Oberz

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Loyal Marcus Aureliue Mppherson Gov. Willson Carroll Southern N Railway S. D. “Weakley Huntsville Cardui Grand Theater Sae Etn Field Solon DeMiller Bis Blanche Walsh Orpheum Mrs Fay Pierre the Plains Plains Bob Footlite Baby Gein Lresh, Singh " Howelle Fincher Horth Broad Street
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