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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
8
An experimental skin treatment named possum is offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City. The sample requires applicant name and patch test, promising to clear a 50 spot within twenty four hours and works on eczema, itch, pimples, acne, and other minor skin troubles. A fifty cent package is sold in Atlanta and nationwide.
J L Perkins of 35 Means Street received thirty days in the stockade after failing to support his four children, who are at the Home for the Friendless. Probation officer Greer had arranged for care, and an Atlanta woman offered to adopt one child, which Perkins refused, saying he did not want to be separated from his children. The oldest child is a 12 year old girl. Perkins is described as a well digger.
Washington reports Cadet Joseph A. Carberry of the United States Military Academy at West Point was court-martialed for possessing a bottle smelling of liquor in his clothing bag. He is discharged from the service but allowed to remain in the line of duty under President Taft's leniency. He will be confined to cadet limits and serve punishment tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays through February 1916.
Nashville Tennessee September 28 Governor Patterson grants reprieves for William Mitchell Virgil ler both white and Cecil Palmer colored convicted of murder and assault. They are to be executed next Friday at the state prison near Nashville on the scaffold in the courtyard with no further reprieve expected.
The Georgia and Florida railroad offices moved today from Douglas to Augusta, making Augusta the future headquarters. The road’s large new shops will remain in Douglas.
Washington September 28 A long neglected incident in which War Secretary James M Dickinson rescued Detroit lawyer James A Joy from the Detroit river fourteen years ago was honored today with a solid gold hero medal. Presented by Assistant Secretary Hilles on behalf of the United States government the medal bears an inscription testifying to lifesaving deeds. Dickinson modestly recalled his actions and noted the tale echoes Rip Van Winkle.
T C Thompson, a former Atlanta resident and insurer in Chattanooga, won the Democratic nomination for mayor in a primary. He led the Civic League backed bid to revise the city's charter and push for a commission form of government, defeating a widely respected opponent. Thompson is son of former South Carolina governor and brother of Atlanta figure Waddy Thompson.
Richmond reports rewards totaling 3550 offered for the arrest of those responsible for the murder of George Meadows his wife three children and his mother in law. Governor Swanson adds a 500 reward. Scene described as revolting with burned remains skulls and severed heads. A child barely escaped and Meadows was shot twice. Across the border in West Virginia men pursue the killers with hunts aided by local lumber firm workers.
The Grand presents Neil Twomey's version of Augusta Evans' St Elmo tonight and Thursday, aiming for faithful character portrayal. The Jefferson brothers bring a strong cast to Bronson Howard's The Henrietta, premiering Friday and Saturday for three performances.
At the Orpheum Mrs Fay mind reader and thaumaturgiste headlines with Gua Edwards and his Kountry Kids. Audiences flocked to a matinee and night show last week, while Pierre of the Plains plays at the Lyric Theatre with strong company under A H Woods.
Rangoon Burma September 28 The British steamer Clan Mackintosh of Madras Steam Navigation Co reportedly blew up at sea. All but one on board are said to have perished. The liner of 2 575 tons net register was en route from Ramstoon to Calcutta for boiler fitting. Built at Greenock in 1883.
Margaret Price Evans, wife of a New York clergyman, shot herself at Penwylt Wales. She was visiting her birthplace after twenty years away. The incident occurred September 28 and was reported from Cardiff.
London reports in the house of commons that Patrick O'Brien cited an incident at Castle reagh where police ordered a saloonkeeper to remove the American flag during a reception for Captain O Meagher Condon and John O Callaghan from the United Irish League of America. Prime Minister Asquith said flag display in a liquor saloon was illegal and no apology to Washington was planned.
Vienna Ga September 28 Special From later developments it appears there was no woman connected with the Summerford Jones duel Sunday night notwithstanding reports to that effect. Jim Summerford and Alex Jones were neighbors on bad terms for a year. Jones went to Summerford s house and as they were drinking a quarrel ensued. In a duel with pistol each received three wounds more or less serious but not fatal.
Farmers arriving from the country report a light frost this morning in many sections of Commerce Georgia but it is barely noticeable and no damage is expected. Local observers note the frost is slight and unlikely to affect crops or schedules.
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