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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1909

Page

12

Dr Matheson Pleads for the Rounded Life at Tech

The first Georgia Teah students meeting at MCCA hall drew nearly the entire student body. Speakers urged support for college publications and activities. Dr Matheson closed with a plea for a rounded life, insisting a student must engage in athletics and various college life aspects to reach true balance.

Georgia Teah MCCA J W Ivey Tech Socialife WCA Hill D C Black John Devis Joad H W Patterson Matheson Callens

Atlanta Plans Host for Auto Week Visitors

A public comfort committee appeals for 60 000 to 60 000 homes to shelter Auto Week visitors. Atlanta expects a record crowd in mid November with nearly 1 000 households offering accommodations. Citizens urged to report available rooms to secretary G M Chapin at 510 Empire Building.

Committee of Public Comfort Atlanta Ohio River Homer Atlanta Committee On Public Comfort M Chapin Public Comfort Committee

Fay Thompson Named Passenger Agent for Rock Island Frisco

Fay Thompson of Cleveland district passenger plant for the Rock Island Frisco system is named as passenger agent with headquarters in Velatta guarding BL. Farr the old was recently promoted to general New England agent. In charge of both freight and passenger business, with headquarters in Boston. Mr Parrott will leave to assume his new duties in a few days, carrying best wishes from local club members.

Bas Thompson Cleveland Velatta Guererding Farr New England Prassenger Wits Hendquarters Boston Parrott

Alleged poker players go to state court in Atlanta

The alleged poker players surprised by detectives at Joy South Pryor Street Raleigh hotel were arraigned next Thursday before Judge A F Calhoun. Fourteen cases were called in Recorder's Court and dismissed on Sergeant Sanford's request. defendants rearrested and remanded with bonds set at 500 each. Two separate police hauls occurred. Also noted Gov Johnson left an estate valued over 37000 in Ramsey county probate court.

Raleigh Joy South Pryor Street A F Calhoun Criminal Court of Atlanta Recorders Court Pasterday Sanford Selicitor Lowry Arnolds

Paroled Manslaughter Convict Recaptured in Georgia

Ashley McDuffey, a manslaughter convict paroled by Governor Smith, violated parole in Wilco county. Sheriff WG Randolph of East Baton Rouge parish Louisiana returned him to Georgia authorities for confinement. McDuffey was paid $100 by Secretary Yan cey for the arrest and delivery. He will be sent to the Richmond County chainman.

Ashley McDuffey Smith Wilco County Sherif WG Randolph East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Yancey McDuffer Georgia McDuffey Bert Richmond County

Scarlet Fever Closes Dawson Public Schools

Dawson Ga September 27 The Dawson public schools were closed last week on the recommendation of the board of health to guard against scarlet fever spread. The danger is thought over, schools reopened this morning for seventh to tenth grades, with all grades to resume by Wednesday.

Dawson Ga Npe Dawson Public Schools Board of Health

Confederates in Anniston mark Semmes birth centenary

Confederate veterans of northeast Alabama gathered in Anniston on September 3 to celebrate Admiral Semmes centennial. Witlett was named committee chair to urge Congress to refund to southern states funds raised after the war for veterans pensions, now idle in treasury.

Anniatan Ala Confederate Veterans of North East Alabama Admiral Semmes I of Witlett Congress South

Arraigned in police court for misusing trust funds in blind tiger scheme

Josh Woodruff was arraigned on a charge of purloining funds given to buy blind tiger liquor. He admitted taking the money but claimed he bought liquor with his own funds, and Judge Broyles fined him 1076 for getting drunk. The tale frames blind tigers as risky bets on Sundays in Atlanta.

Josh Woodruff Josh Atlanta Tate Blind Tiger Blind Tiger Trust Broyles

Enthusiastic Fulton County Automobile Club Meeting

An enthusiastic Fulton County Automobile Club gathering on a Saturday afternoon in Atlanta Chamber of Commerce rooms discussed continuing the club and forming a committee to choose a new waterless site. The committee, including Toman WoC Humphies and Albert Howell, proposed moving from the current Peachtree Road home, amid debate on closing the club.

Pultan County Automobile Club Hell Atlanta Chan Aele Toman Humphies Albert Howell Tack Cohen Inman Venta Automobile Motor Speedway

Jackson Hill Church Holds Revival Meeting

Special revival meetings are in progress at Jackson Hill Church conducted by Rev Thompson and Evangelist Purge. Crowds attend nightly as the speaker preaches on the Worth of the Holy Spirit. The choir of thirty voices, led by Mr Reynolds, performs well. Two services daily at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Jackson Hill Oth Pister Thompson Mir Banders Holy Spirit Din Mr Reynolds Singing Evangelist

Woman fatally shot after assault near town outskirts

Sagita de X Mo September 27 reports Gertrude Montgomery a former Shreveport La college teacher who came here five years ago was attacked and died. She woke, crawled to a water hole, was seen by a little girl who raised an alarm. Three convicts on the highway nearby have been arrested.

Sagita de X Mo Sidta Gertrude Montgomers Shreveport la Miss Montgomery

Flourish in Kelmske markets with KEK praise

Flour, pure and wholesome, gains notice in KEK branding across markets. Local bakers promote KEK labeled flour as ideal for wholesome baking. Community buyers report trusted purity claims and steady supply.

Atlanta Orchestra Rehearsal Draws Strong Enthusiasm

The Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra held a Sunday rehearsal that impressed members with high energy and optimism for the future. Conductor Whitney Hubner, a gifted Atlantan, receives broad support as he starts his tenure, bringing experience from the Pittsburg orchestra and chautauqua ensembles to Atlanta.

Atlanta Philharmonic Whitney Hubner Atlanta

Weather Forecast: Fair and Cold Today Across Local Area

Frigid conditions continue into Tuesday with clear skies and calm winds. Central region including Crergia and Alabama shows chilly mornings and light morning fog as temperatures drop.

Crergia Alabama Ie

Milk, misfortune, and a suspicious bottle mix on Sunday

A fragment recounts a cloudy day in Atlanta with a failing thermometer and a chase for sweet milk. A milk delivery fails, a soda fountain refuses a bottle, and a minister eyes the strange package as clabber looms from bad timing and kindness.

Atlanta

Planing Mill Destroyed in Jackson Fire

Fire early today destroyed the planing mill and lumber stock of the Morrill Lumber Company at Jackson Mississippi. The Jackson fire department arrived by special train and saved the mill structure and sixteen cars of lumber valued around 40 000 dollars.

Jackson Mill Morrill Lumber Company Take Mississipp Jackson Fire Department

Harvard Claims First Chinese Athlete on Soccer Team

A Boston report notes Harvard University enrolls its first Chinese athlete Kao Cow, a resident of America, breaking precedent as he declares ambition for varsity honors on the soccer team amid imperial era reflections and foreign student presence.

Harvard Boston Mass Harvard University Kao Cow America

Veterans March On Athens For Georgia Division Reunion

In Athens Georgia September 21 veterans of the sixties arrive in large numbers for the Georgia Division reunion. Delegations from Augusta Atlanta and south Georgia attend as Governor Brown arrives with his wife. The opening service and addresses begin with Rex Parks delivering the response as veterans plan business sessions.

Athens Georgia University Ofelock Augusta South Georgia Atlanta Joseph M Brown S&s Sanford Brown Lomurrow State of Georgia Ieneral Evan Prenent Willan Clement Br Robert Macon Charles M Phintry John Wo Clas Augusta Yaat Anie Cisorgia Louis @ Young Sainnah Disiaion Occa Rex W A Parks Whitesburg Vissan Sian

Dr William H Felton Laid To Rest In Cartersville

A large crowd gathered at Sam Jones Memorial church in Cartersville Ga on September 27 for the funeral of Dr Kaglam H Felton founder of the Petitts Creek Farmers Club. Rev H B Mays led the service with brief tributes from Judge T W Milner Captain T J Lyon Charles T Jones J H Gilreath and W H Lumpkin. Felton a longtime member served as the city’s first Methodist preacher to deliver a sermon here, with pallbearers John L Leake L Mumford HW oF F Jones J B Smith Henry Veach and HR Maxwell. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery.

Cartersville Sam Jones Kaglam H Felton H B Mays Res Rex Sam Dean Lana Th Fletcher Wallon Atlanta T W Milner T J Lyon Charles T Jones J H Gilreath W H Lumpkin Dr Felton Tte John L Leake L Mumford F Jones J B Smith Henry Veach Maxwell Petitts Creek

TRY TEACHER FOR MURDER IN WARRenton VA

Warrenton Virginia September 27 Prof J D Harris principal of Warrenton High School faces trial for the April 24 shooting of William A Thompson associate editor of The Warrenton Virginian. Self defense will be Harris plea. The feud between the men stemmed from political and personal conflicts including a fist fight and Thompson allegedly threatening Harris before the shooting on Main Street.

Warrenton J D. Harris Warrenton High School William A. Thompson Warrenton Virginian Thompson Tis Town Washington Hospital Harria

Three Men Escape from Floyd Jail in Georgia

Rome Ga September 27 special three prisoners escaped Floyd county jail last night by sawing steel bars this is the second escape in recent weeks the men are Jeff McMahan charged with selling whisky Claude Perrin charged with burglary and Thomas Waser charged with misdemeanor officers are seeking to recapture them without success.

Rome Floyd Country Jef McMahan Claude Perrin Thomas Waser Charjed

Commerce man takes his life

John Shipes was found hanging in a barn at his home this morning after long illness and despondency. He had previously attempted suicide in the spring but was discovered by his wife. He leaves several children.

John Shipes Snipes

Old Capital Route and Augusta Route to Be Studied for Contest

Savannah Ga September 2 Special Within the week a pathfinding party led by T A Aryson of the Savannah Automobile Club will travel from Savannah to Atlanta along one route and return by another The old capital route and the Augusta route will be inspected to decide the official road for the endurance contest in November President Frank Chattey may join the trip just before the run Harve Granger Savannah club executive committee says many entries are already received and the starting list will be large Cars will be turned over to the contest committee on November 6 and numbered by entry order Prizes will be awarded to the best scores in three classes of cars

Savannah T A. Aryson Savannah Automobile Club Atlanta Capital Augusta Pres Dent Frank Chattey Seattle Harve. Granger Savannah Clube

Superior Lemonade Horsford Drink Mix Note

A healthful tip for a refreshing beverage: dissolve 4 teaspoonfuls of Horsford's Acid Phosphate in a glass of cold water with sugar for a superior lemonade style drink. This simple mixture highlights crisp flavor and easy preparation.

Horsford

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American National Bank Alabama and Broad Streets Atlanta, GA DR. Matheson Fay Thompson L. Parrott Gov. Johnson St Paul Governor Johnsons Ramsey County Veto Anniston Fulton County Club Jackson Hill Church Maier Berkel Santa Fe New Mexico The Weather Bureau Whitehall St Georgia Division Evans WM. H. Felton Carteraville Harris Floyd John Snipes Savanah Old Capital Eiseman Bros Baltimore Turer Whitehall Bray
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