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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
10
Morning forecast notes a chilly start as temperatures near 48 degrees by sunrise. Weather man Globeer cautions readers about the cold spell easing with the sun.
Readable lines describe warm weather in Chicago and a forecast of pleasant civic improvements under Mayor Jim Woodward and Chief Jentz as heads of departments. The speaker notes a drop from 62 degrees after 3:30 PM and complains about persistent calls for corrections, reflecting daily urban chatter.
Seventh Day Adventists were arraigned in the Recorder's Court on a charge of creating disorder during a religious service at 208 Auburn last Saturday. Officers reported arrests as neighbors complained of jumping and disruptive dancing during verses while the judge warned the worshipers to restrain themselves.
Treve will be a public meeting at the courthouse gathering supporters of Jagmas Y Watson. Judge IF W Forrest, chairman of the national executive committee, will speak. T W Rewrehauman urged county members to attend and a call extended to all ladies.
Specimen group shows sterling silver and imitation sets including a three piece meat set priced at 9.00, six oyster forks with a horseradish spoon at 11.00, salt dishes with gold lining at 8.50, a whipt cream bowl with ladle at 16.50, an olive or pickle set at 6.50, two orange spoons and two saw blade orange knives at 0.50, and an iced tea set with twelve spans and ice tongs at 26.50. These items appear in an impressive display within insummer silk cases.
Judge Lilly denied a habeas corpus writ against Bridwell and sent the case to Superior Court by certiorari. Bridwell remained in jail after a $1000 fine as the defense planned to pursue certiorari while Rountree & Felder prepared the next step.
A Harris was held on a 1000 bond on charges of violating the prohibition law and Wolpert was fined 300 for selling near beer without a license. Harris was bound over to Judge Roans Court. Two witnesses testified that whisky was obtained from the defendant, two quart bottles purchased. Harris admitted the liquor was secured from him but claimed he let a witness have it to collect a debt. Wolpert contended he managed the saloon and did not own it, and claimed ignorance about any license.
The National Prohibitionists announce a rally in a Baptist tabernacle tonight featuring eminent speakers from Chicago and beyond. Dr L L Pickett of a Kentucky college will address the crowd as Bibie James and Gordon, local club secretary, promote the event and urge Democrats and Republicans to reconsider their votes.
Bailey and his wife arrived in Galveston after a Washington trip and visited the Waldern Astoria. He refused to resign as United States senator, stating he would not abandon Texas service and that reports of his poor health are unfounded.
Montgomery Ala September 29. Oslo Cannon shot and killed eighteen miles from the city as he was held by two men who fired then fled. Deputies pursue Peyton Jim and Orange Jenkins, the accused murderers, with uncertainty which man held the victim. Officials fear trouble as the hunt continues for the assailants.
A concise advertisement promising lasting use of KEK Flour, urging readers to choose the product for reliable baking results.
The Roosevelt commission on farm life is tasked to include the South in its study of farm conditions. Originally northern, the panel will now consider southern perspectives. Appointments from the South and a start date are pending, with a Norfolk or Atlantic headquarters noted.
Albanin September 28 Special To Sapp the defendant in a breach of promise suit filed by Martha Harmon of Thomasville gave a statement amid sensational reports in papers across the state He asks friends and the public to suspend judgment until the case is heard in court He says he has done nothing that a gentleman would not and aims to show the facts in court He will be prepared to make a showing if the courts see any ideas of compromise being entertained.
The West Point Wool and Cotton Mills at Langdale will power a 75 000 spindle plant using the Chattahewer water power. When complete the new mill will work 200 operatives, consume 500 bales of cotton daily, and raise West Point's total spindles to about 150000, replacing current single-shift mills.
City Tax Collector E T Payne urges residents to pay the final installment promptly to avoid crowds and save costs. The notice emphasizes timely payment to settle city taxes without delays and penalties.
Sach Spair Waa Warchai, longtime marshal of Thomasville for 35 years, dies at age 69. He recently resigned six years ago and ran a large plantation for Wel Manna. Funeral services set for 7 p.m. today. stores to close in respect.
The Water Board meeting blamed contractors and officials for pump house delays. Members debated accountability while expressing resolve to push the project to completion by October, with the Wisconsin Engine Company and Grit fm Construction under scrutiny and a new committee setup to supervise the effort.
The Wild Scotchman Fleming, a trading agent from the Marshall Islands, arrives in San Francisco after twenty five years of voluntary exile in the South Seas. He says he plans to return after more sightseeing, noting the life out there was lonely yet inside him. He had first met Robert Louis Stevenson years ago when the author visited the island.
A new pastor, Rev. A. J. Usnertet, has been called to the Tarst Baptist Church in Raleigh to succeed Jasper C Massee who left Raleigh for pastoral work in Tennessee. The appointment was announced in the Forsyth Raleigh church page.
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