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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
10
Meyer sues Mrs Thompson for $3,000 claiming injuries from a September incident at Water Wood Company. He alleges Thompson and her husband caused harm while employed at a factory, with details of assault and discharge disputed in court.
Sunday afternoon sessions begin with speakers from Central Congregational Church and local groups. October programs include services at 4 30 and ongoing church movement activities as part of a forward plan.
The YMCA outlines a program on five great perils with a theme addressing moral and social challenges for the community. The article notes speakers and schedule for discussion sessions and practical guidance for readers.
A mass meeting on Tuesday approved appointing Dr J Gibson as warden and William Bod as county commissioners to enforce convict labor. The Newton commission plans a permanent convict camp on the Dunlap place to house fifteen extra convicts and to employ the county on public roads. Groundwork started immediately and Newton will be ready to work under state oversight.
A LaGrange incident reports that London Ware, a Negro driver for Roper Wholesale Grocery Company, was accidentally shot and killed by Lewis Watson a traveling salesman for the same firm about three miles south of LaGrange. Watson says he and Ware were out of the bus when he fired at a mark not seeing Ware. An eyewitness confirms the event, Watson is about 18 years old and has a good reputation. he deeply regrets the accident.
The column reports fair weather with some mentions of cold and snow in isolated areas. It notes readings near 28 degrees at several locations and references a late September system affecting temperatures.
A fragmented diary style note describes a portrait process and a pictorial image. It mentions a photograph missing tintype and an artist arranging colors. The writer reflects on feverish tiredness and a remembered street scene imagined by Gz Iona. The passage ends noting late seven temperature hints.
A procession forms at TaGrange near the loch today from Colonel George W. S. Truitt’s Georgia farm. Truitt rides in a buggy followed by a wagon bearing Nothing less than 10 cent. He claims the crop includes 100 bales on 80 acre farm with no bale priced under ten cents. This reflects the notable farmer’s prolific harvest.
On September 25 a well digging accident killed Bema Fawn when a cave in occurred at 40 feet depth. Powell barely escaped. Castleberry, with a wife and five children, lost two daughters in the tragedy as Ras hit Powell during the incident. A large fire destroyed the Kelly Brog Lumber office and yard, the Three States Implement plant, and several houses, causing $125,000 in damage.
A coalport cauldon minton collection highlights breakfast dinner tea and side plates cups and saucers teapots bowls and jugs. The display includes deritasse bouillon cups sugar bowls and salad bowls inviting inspection of the stock by customers.
Colonel Robert J Lowry, an elector from Georgia and ex president of the American Bankers Association, departs for Denver to attend the ABA meeting and prep for a Taft campaign. He stresses no interference with ongoing movement and emphasizes national unity, financial stability, and regional cooperation. The Georgia electoral ticket backs Taft, highlighting business, industry, and public administration aims.
Mrs H R Daniel was kicked in the head by a frightened horse while riding a buggy with two babies and her brother H J Huckaby and his two children near West Poplar street Griffin Georgia. The harness broke, the horse fell, the vehicle overturned and the horse kicked Mrs Daniel. She was cared for at her brother's home after the wound was pressed.
A notice announces a Sunday School Workers Convention to be held in Covington in November. Professor Charien W Peppler issued the rail flap to all Sunday achasis in Newton county inviting participation.
A special council committee met for the first time to hear public complaints about streets sidewalks and sewers in Ananias and nearby areas. Citizens named sinkholes damaged sidewalks and flood-prone spots on Pass and Looper Sunset Avenue North Broad Street and Belford Place among others. The panel said the inquiry would continue for a month or more inviting further input from residents.
Brown plans a statewide tour touching Augusta and Tallahassee districts to meet new men and discuss future plans. Destracs Brewery remains active in New York. a fire at a plant caused losses estimated at 150000 dollars.
Report of a train wreck near Wellford caused by an open switch. Fatalities include Jugher Jonvite and Jueman Bow ers. Wayne Rork injured. Wreckers from Amor f or git and constable Moore investigated. A stranger seen near the switch, motive unclear.
United States Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania and Mrs Knox sailed aboard the White Star liner Cedric for New York to continue their return voyage after a September visit, heading from an eastern port aboard the Cedric.
Interviews with local supporters show Decatur County figures, including Brinson and Judge WR Brown, rallying for Joe Brown in October after previously backing Hoke Smith. A turpentine operator says most voters now favor Brown, with little opposition anticipated and strong turnout for Brown in the county.
The article reports on a visit by a wagon with cotton bales to Leesburg Lee County to witness road improvements. Convicts have worked on roads for four years and the progress is visible despite remaining rough sections. About thirty convicts are employed, and officials hope Lee County will soon have some of the best roads in the state.
Many leave for college as September 25 marks a surge toward leading institutions. Names include Miss Reabel de Wan dtifer to George Washington College in Washington DC for architecture, Miss May Wilcon to Randolph Macon, and Miss Elizabeth Pryor to Andrew Female College in Cuthbert Ga. Others head to Lewisburg Va and Emory College. Farrand Osborne and Fred Hall pursue science and chemistry at tech schools.
Bunyan Massey was described as epileptic and found sane by a court but then found insane during the trial. He was sentenced to the asylum, though his defense argued mental illness affected responsibility. The case featured psychiatric testimony about epilepsy and visions. Meanwhile, a railway project advances with a new tunnel and depot extensions planned for Atlanta through Standing Peachtree, with Gresham Manufacturing winning a $7000 contract for a nearby building.
The Red Special began its eastern journey with Lugene Debssn as a candidate for president. It carries eight speakers and a brave band. The train started in Chicago today after a 9000 mile trip through the West.
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