Athlita Turn Verein Hosts New Home Warming
Athlita Turn Verein celebrated moving into its Pryor Street house with a gala reception. President Wedemeyer introduced RG Roache as a longtime member while remarks traced the group’s growth since the 1870s. The ballroom became a banquet hall and dancing followed as the Welgemeier orchestra played into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor Strelt
Tve Purneras
Turners
Wedemeyer
Athiluta Turnera
RG Roache
Enn Leal
Oudy Firth
Welgemeier
City to Celebrate Coming of Hew Road
Columbus Georgia prepares to celebrate the Georgia Florida and Alabama railway arrival via Richland. An October excursion to Columbus is planned with city officials and business leaders coordinating welcome ceremonies. Traffic manager Prince of GF A Railway visited to finalize plans as October 11 is set for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Georgia, Florida and Alabama
Richland
Seaboard Air Line
Cuthbert
West Georgia
Tallahassee
Florida
Carrebelle
Gulf of Mexico
Board of Trade
Massey
T. Methvin
Georgia
BC Prince
Georgia, Florida and Alabama Railway
GF & A
Man and Team Fall Over Bluff Near Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, Tenn September 29. Alex Mason and a double team fell over a sixty foot bluff on Lookout mountain near Sulphur Springs, Ga late yesterday afternoon. Mason was driving up the mountain when his team backed off the road. His body was not found until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alex Mason
Lookout Mountain
Sulphur Springs
Mason
Horges
Wealthy bachelor dies after autopsy poisoning claim
Dawson Ga September 29 Mrs L J Atkinson jailed without bail after an autopsy on wealthy bachelor William Glass who died August 16 found large amounts of strychnine in his stomach. Glass lived with his half brother L J Atkinson and wife. The case hinges on alleged poisoning as prosecutors note the mother recently died and left all property to Glass. The court actions and state investigation drew local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Glass
L. J.atkinson
Dawson
Whilam Glass
L. J Atkinson
Glasss
Terrell County
Glass
Jnatice
W. W McLendon
Sasser
M .Edwards
J A Laing
H A Wilkinson
Mra Atkinson
Veterans Parade in Athens in Georgia Division Reunion
Through Athens streets a crowd of at least thirty five thousand watched the Georgia division veterans parade from the courthouse to the city center. More than two thousand veterans led the line with several hundred on the streets. generals Evans Waddell Young and others reviewed the procession. The event closed a highly enthusiastic Georgia division session amid cheers for the ladies of Athens and a grand display by the Confederate brigades and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia
Georgia Division
Jim
Clement A. Evans
John Waddell
Louis G Young
Atheny
Athena
John O Waddell
Mounted Police
Clarke Rifles
Herschel Carltera
Waddell
Savannah
Confederacy
Jon 8 Prather
Georgia Cavalry Brigade
North Georgia
Wow Holbert
Atlanta
H T. Davenport
Ben Miniken
James L Flaming
Short Items of Interest
Melvin Robinson a 105 Elm street drag clerk was fined 2576 by Recorder Broyles after a late Tuesday arrest for beating his wife and locking her out. Mrs Robinson bruised did not testify. Arch Avary Jr 19, son of Dr Arch Avary, at 970 Pla dmont avenue, ill with diphtheria but improving after critical weeks. Charles H. Jo gene of New Orleans clerk of the United States circuit court of appeals visits Atlanta to plan the next session opening Monday. Lednam has occupied the bishopric for years and is recognized as a key legal force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Robinson
Elm Street
Broyles
Robinson
Arch Avary, Jr
Arch Avary
Atlanta
Pladmont Avenue
Charles H. Jogene
New Ories
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Led‘nam Hes
Biship
Jad
Coun
Macon Mayoral Contest Sparks Near Fights in City
In Macon on September 29 the mayoral race caused tense moments as three near fights and one actual clash occurred. Attorney Minter Wimberley and Will Herty exchanged words after remarks at a Moore ticket rally. A gun was shown but not fired, and by noon the city moved toward a calmer mood with both sides pursuing Saturday primary votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown House
Macon
Moore
Minter Wimberly
Will Hertz
J H Hertz
Macon Railway and Light Company
Attorney Wimberly
Green Room
Wimberly
Jim Hicks
Hertz
Oasis saloon fire destroys McMinnville area casino
The W P Conger mountain saloon near McMinnville Tennessee burned at 4 am destroying six to twelve barrels of liquor and case goods. Origin unknown with possible incicdent. Grand jury had indicted Conger for illegal liquor sales last week and liquor from the saloon had long entered nearby McMinnville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinn Villa
Casin
Veteran Hurt In Fall From Hotel At Confederate Reunion
Athens Ga September 29 Special The only accident during the Confederate reunion occurred tonight just after dark when G Brake of Crawfordville, a veteran, lost his balance and fell from the second story of the Commercial hotel. Three ribs were broken but it is not thought his injuries are fatal. He was resting well tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Specelal
G . Brake
Crawfordville
Eczema Victim Cured by Cuticura Remedies
A reader from Reading, Pa describes a year long eczema battle on hands and arms. After trying multiple doctors and medicines with no relief, use of Cuticura remedies led to a complete cure.
Untitled fragment prompts scalp care claim
Fragmentary text discusses a product for itching and irritation of the scalp. Mentions hair growth and cleansing, with unclear references to treatment and results.
Ex-GDV M'Sweeney Dies at Baltimore
Miles B. McSweeney former governor of South Carolina died early today in a private sanitarium in Baltimore after months of treatment. His wife was the lone family member present. The body likely will be taken to Hampton, D. C. for burial. He was a prominent political figure in the state since the 1880s and also notable in the newspaper field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Miles B. McSweeney
South Caroline
Baltimore
Hampton
D. C
Buriel
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Atlanta area
A string of death notices from Atlanta area papers reports Miss Gertrude White 33 dying at 286 Peachtree St after two days illness, M Jacobs 56 clothing merchant dying at a sanitarium, Mrs Mary Rosabel Holland 36 at 269 Glenn St with funeral at home and burial at West View, Mary Ellen Buchanan 4 at Lakewood Heights with service at home, and additional notices for Mrs C G Gray Ft Valley, Mrs Jane Sherrell Alabama and Mrs J S Pemberton Columbus with burial at Linwood cemetery. details include survivors and funeral arrangements.
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Gertrude White
Peachtree Street
Oclock
John G White
Atlanta
St Louis
Qora White
James Davenport
Americus
W. Heck
Griffin
Mary Rosabel Holland
Glenn Street
J. D. Yarborough
D.C
J. H
J. F
J. E Yarborough
A. BD. Reeves
Milas Lillian Yarborough
West View Cemetery
Mary Ellen Buchanan
H. C Buchanan
Lakewood Heights
Antioch Church Yard
Warrenton High principal testifies in editor shooting case
Warrenton on September 29 Pro fessor JD Harris principal of Warrenton High School took the witness stand in his own defense explaining he shot and fatally wounded W A Thompson editor of the Warrenton Virginian on April 24. He said he acted in self defense after Thompson attacked him and that the shot was fired to frighten Thompson and occurred as he rose from kneeling. He asserted no intent to kill. The defense described months of insults over a disputed bill. Court adjourned after Hanna was excused. testimony continued with W P Ficklin and M W Strother detailing Thompson’s condition and eyewitness accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Thompson
Buli
Hanna
W P Ficklin
Washington
M W Strother
Strother
Sapulpa votes for commission government plan
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on September 23 the city council approved commission government by unanimous vote and scheduled the election for October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Sapulpa
Okla
Sale of Georgia Manufacturing and Public Service assets
Trustees in bankruptcy announce the October 11 1909 sale in Marietta Cobb County Georgia of the Georgia Manufacturing and Public Service Company assets including a paper plant street lighting power facilities and farming land. Bids must be sealed by 2 pm with a five percent certified check and will be opened by the Referee in Bankruptcy. property sold free of liens with bidding rules detailed in the Marietta Journal legal advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geersis Manufacturing and Public Service Company
Bivuirtie
Branudle
George 1 Anderar
RW Quone Trustes
Bankrupay
Georgia Manufacturing and Public
Rece
Thera
Maret
Cobb County
Geowis
Real
Pemonsi
Parce
Eptcets
Gaper
Western and Activitic Railroad Company
Atx
Pfenmesd
Milpract
Mos Tools
Marlet
Marlette
Andeacoa
Hanse Street
Husk Street
Sanda St
Sald Waterworks
Gond
Pnd
Marietta Journal of
Marietta Qa
George D Anderson
Mallewa
Marietta
Georgia
Deyaang Neee
Te R_W
Boone Trustes
Georgia Manufacturing and Poble Bertice Company
Daniel Water Delivery Offer from Union Point Ga
The Daniel Water price is 10c per gallon, sold in 5 gal demijohns and shipped by Express Company after order receipt. Water is alkaline not acidulous or gaseous, staying fresh and preserving medicinal minerals for months when corked. It promotes digestion and improves stomach and bowel conditions with a healthful taste offered by Mineral Water Co. Union Point Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Express Company
Mineral Water Co. L Water Co
Union Poiat
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Tinor Knox
Muse Clothing CO
Teheir
Hew Road
Board of Trade of Columbus
Alabama
Ayer
London
Muse’s
New York
Muse
Whitehall
Dawson Wohan
Minter Wimberley
Will Herty
Tennessee
Cumberland Mountains
C. J. Brake
Bob
Nora
Brandies
Millridge
Czas
Express
S. H. Oppenheim & CO
Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, Tenn
South Street
Baltimore, Md
M'Sweeney
South Carolina
M. Jacobs
M Jacobs
C. G. Gray
Ft. Valley
Port Valley
Mre. Gray
Charles G. Gray
The
Exchange Bank
Methodist Church
Jane Sherrell
Russellville
Ala
Rockwood
Sherrell
J. S. Pemberton
Valhalla
Mir
Ell Wheeler
Terbet Bruett
Fulton County Industrial Farm
Fulton Industrial Farm
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