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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

8

Emory College fund drive drives Oxford appeal for memorial shuttle

President James Dickey made an earnest plea for funds to build a memorial chapel for the late missionary and former Emory College president. At a Sunday morning service in Oxford the local audience including students and residents pledged $1500, a surprisingly large sum given the town’s small population, reflecting Methodists’ and Emory supporters’ strong support for the project.

Emory College Oxford James & Dickey Oxford Ciimens Gongr Gu

Young J. Allen memorial to begin spring construction

The piece notes an early spring start for the Young J. Allen memorial project. It mentions the demand for KEKE Flour and a transfer to Columbia. It also covers the shooting of South Carolina Marshal Byrd and the suspect Holliday, who was brought to the penitentiary for safekeeping after a grave wound.

Columbia Nesto South Carolina Columba S Marshal Byrd Colimbia Norti

Hawkes Co Opticians Open in Nereriife and Atlanta

An advertisement from Ko Hawkes Co Opticians markets reliable child handling methods and skills and asks customers if their child needs eye care. It lists addresses 14 Whitehall and 125 Peachtree and emphasizes satisfactory service and careful consideration of glasses for children.

Ugen Yi Ko Hawkes Co — Nereriife Opticians Whitehall

Supreme Court Dominates Campaign Debate and Power

The court emerges as the central issue as the next president will appoint a majority of chief justices for life. Key cases on railroad rebates involve Standard Oil, American Tobacco, and New York Ice, with a $29,000,000 fine at stake and possible dissolution of trusts.

Supreme Court Standard Owl American Tobacco New York Ice Com

Augusta appoints eleven member food disaster commission

Mayor Dunbar names a special eleven member commission to devise a city food disaster protection plan with a $5000 preliminary expense appropriation. Protracted dispute ends as the council approves the ordinance on second reading, listing members Branch Blackshear opposed. The new panel includes Wingfield, Estes, Pere, Young, Barrett, Kalbfleisch, Gray, and others from the city at large and commercial groups.

Augusta Coonest Dunbar Councilman Secoma Counclian Blackshear Airad Cohen Public Works Wingfield Messrs Branch

Roosevelt Contributes To Stephen D Lee Memorial Fund

President Roosevelt sent a 50 donation to the Stephen D Lee memorial in Vicksburg on September 28 with a bequest letter. Secretary Wright matched, and General Dodge sent 350. Death reported of Lizzie Bessile, 108, in Birmingham on September 26, with age claims supported by stage records. Wilson plans a western campaign tour starting October 15 after meeting the president.

Stephen D Lee Vicksburg Wiss Roosevelt Stephen B Lee Wright G M Dodge Tos Birmingham Lizzie Bessile Belmont Sumer County Shey Virginia Alabama Abc Wilson Washington Department of Agriculture West

Well-informed world approves Syrup of Figs and Senna

One of the essentials of happy homes is a fund of health knowledge and trustworthy products. The text endorses Syrup of Figs and Senna as a valued, physician-approved family laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.

Senna Calfornia Fig Syrup Co

Call Issued to Democrats in Bibb County Georgia

President Hall announces Gov Hogan Woodsen as vice presidential nominee and invites Georgia Democrats to Macon for a reception and state gathering on October 3. John W Kern will address Georgia voters at the auditorium, with Bibb County and state Democratic clubs coordinating reception plans and registering visiting delegates.

Brown House Macon Speoche Joe Hill Bibb County Democratic Club Georgia Democrates Hoagan Woodsen United States Wacon Charmin Hall Emmett Barnes Democratic Elan Hall Vrern Georgia Preshvnnt Hall John W Kern Democratic Party Boulock Poin Fern Bible Couniy Club Kerri ‘Au Joseph & Hall Bing County Democratic Club Joseph H Hall Shabman Bibb “County

Physician Gehrmann Fatally Shoots Burglar in Home

Chicago report: a masked burglar armed with a knife was shot and killed by Dr Adolph Gehrmann at his residence. The intruder approached from the lower rooms as the physician, awakened by a noise, armed himself and fired three times from the head of the stairs.

Hila Chicago Adolph Gehrmann Etis Avenue Fr Nish Home Gehrmann

Student dies after rush accident at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Emil Grinnin of West Waretam, a freshman at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, died after a back broken during a student rush on Tuesday. The incident occurred during the mass meeting in the morning, with reports noting a severe injury and fatal outcome.

Claus Rash Emil ¥ Grinnin West Waretam Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Many Speakers For Floyd County Fair In Rome

Floyd County prepares a large county fair at DeSoto Park in Rome from September 29 to October 2 with concerts shows a horse show steer plowing contest and lectures by notable figures including Thomas E Watson John Temple Graves and University of Georgia experts. The event features rides exhibits and premium competitions attracting regional crowds and making use of improved railroad and road rates.

Rome Floyd County DeSoto Park Fair Association Pleggsant Hav Ng Jesse Tames Company Dods Martins Anima Pinaud Salone Dance Barlow G Wilsons Junior Minstrels Patmours Maid of Mystery Woedemeiers The South Tennessee Fwenticky Georgia Augusta Phis Calico Cavalry Thomas E Watson John Temple Graves A M Soule Agricultural Department University of Georgia F Gentry Griffin Ga Department of Agriculture Washington DC State University of Georgia Joseph Mo Brown A . Clay

Cranford Resigns and Multiple Seek Legislature Seat

The resignation of J Gordon Crawford from Lowndes County’s legislative seat follows his June nomination. Citizens including Tiliman and likely JE Webb announce candidacy. Friends support W L Converse and A T Woods as others enter the race for the September special election in Valdosta.

Valdosta J Gordon Crawford Lowndes County Mr Crawford Staten Tiliman JE Webb W. L Converse A. T. Woods

County committee to decide race outcome by selection

Voters and candidates debate the race result as the county executive committee prepares to settle the matter by selection. It appears the primary vote may be foregone as consent is sought and a final decision looms.

Governor Haskell Files Suit Over Print Overcharge

Governor Charles Haskell files a district court suit for the state against State Capital Printing Company and lawmakers B McGuire and Dennis Flynn. The action seeks 19506218 dollars as recovery for alleged overcharges from H89F to 907 and claims Flynn and McGuire were beneficiaries.

Guthrie Okla Charles “ Haskell State Capital Printing Company B . McGuire Dennis 1 Flynn Congress State Capital Company Flynn and McGuire

Ballard Bifocals Offer All-in-One Glass Solution

Walter Ballard Optical Co at 75 Peachtree St Atlanta Ga promotes bifocals that combine reading and distance vision in one frame. The ad claims curved lens shape and outer corner light blockage, prevents lashes from touching the lenses, and cites a leading oculist praising the product while noting they offer every bifocal glass made.

Ballard Walter Ballard Optical Co Peachtree St Atlanta

Caleb Powers Baptized in Baptist Church

Caleb Powers, the Kentuckian pardoned after eight years in prison over the Goebel assassination case, was baptized at the Baptist church in Knoxville on September 28. The ceremony at the Jericho Waren drew about 500 attendees.

Kemigekian Baptist Chareh Knoxville Caleb Powers Herguelks Willson Jeriico

Doctors Offer Their Services To Mission Ward

Drs Childs and Owens, University of Michigan graduates, freely tender professional services to the mission ward at Woolen Wills, aiding in substantial good through their work. Owens and Childs are noted as relatives of distinguished physicians, and the responsible professional line has fallen to capable shoulders. Jefferson Johnson of Selma, Alabama, editor of The Alabama Populist and state Populist chairman, is in Birmingham to certify recently nominated electors and arrange for a campaign. He contacted Dr L Fenley to manage independent party campaign efforts, but Dr Teatey declined consent. The populist turnout is expected to be small.

Birmngham Jetrpert Johnson Selma Alabama Populist Birmingham L . Fenley Independence Party Teatey

Governor Haskell to sue Hearst in libel case

Guthrie Oklahoma September 24. Governor Haskell announced on arrival from Chicago that he would sue William Randolph Hearst next Wednesday for criminal libel. He said Hearst should prove what he has said is true.

Guthrie Okla Haskell Cheago Waitham Rr

Pay Last Installment City Tax Notice

City Tax Collector E. T Payne urges taxpayers to pay the remaining installment now to avoid crowds and save costs. The notice emphasizes timely payment to prevent penalties and streamline collection.

E. T Payne

James Foley Wounded In Foot Accident Near Macon

James Foley a prominent young businessman near Macon was severely wounded when a revolver discharged into his foot while he cleaned the weapon. He narrowly escaped with his life, unaware if the pistol was loaded, authorities reported today.

James Wiley Macon James Foley Narrowh

Farmer Killed Negro in County Shoting Case Justified

Dawson on September 26 suspect Sallard Moran a young planter in the county killed Cheatham Grier a colored laborer. Moran shot him with a shotgun after first firing three pistol shots at him. The coroner's jury ruled the homicide justifiable.

Williams to Take Stamp for Bryan Pendency

John Sharp Williams, recently resigning as Democratic minority leader, will tour for the Bryan-Houston ticket. He reports to Chicago for speaking dates in the West and Northwest, then continues through the eastern states. The campaign will span about two weeks before the election.

John Sharp Williams Jackson Tohn Sharp Williams Wll Bryan Korn Tme Williams National Committee Speakers Bureau Chicago Williams Wii

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