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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
10
The ad extols Tona Vita as a remarkable nerve tonic that revives energy, happiness, and strength, promising relief from debility and nervous strain. It claims European physicians endorse it and Jacobs' Pharmacy offers the product with a money back guarantee, plus Lee's Rhubarb Laxative as an aiding remedy for families.
Rome Ga April 4 Special B B Edwards postmaster at Brice a small post office in Floyd county was arrested this afternoon by Sheriff W G Dunnehoo on three true bills returned by the present grand jury charging him with selling whisky He was held on 500 bond in each case Edwards posted bonds and will be released
Officials of a leading western railroad launched a campaign against pin waste. Employees are to exercise greater care in conservation. Last year the road used 2,300 pounds of pins, with 3,440 pins per pound, totaling 70,012,000 pins purchased.
I B Alford, condemned in Macon for the two year old murders of his wife and mother in law, was granted a one week reprieve by Governor Brown on the urging of his Macon attorney John R Cooper The stay extends to April 12 A sanity hearing is set for next Thursday before the governor with the physicians report to be attacked The defense will challenge Dr Allen Little of Milledgeville who testified to his sanity Alford has a demented appearance and is weak from tuberculosis He may need assistance to stand at the gallows His sister a Milledgeville state sanitarium nurse has supported him throughout the case
Follow nature and drink Bowden Lithia Waters to ease indigestion and prevent fermentation in the stomach. Bottled only at the springs, with testimonials and physician endorsements. Order direct from Lithia Springs, Georgia, by money order for 12 bottles at $2.50 f.o.b.
The body of John W. Guice, who drowned March 18 at the government lock and dam, was found at 4:20 PM near a cofferdam 700 feet from the initial drowning spot. Luther Thompson located the body and brought it to Rome. an inquest is planned for tomorrow. Mrs. Guice offered a $150 reward, to be paid to Thompson.
The aldermanic board held a busy session addressing a proposed $1,000 probe into gas price and quality with a plan to report to the railroad commission after a full investigation. The Jameson & Hollowell $500 refund bid controversy was sent back and forth, ending with a council decision to return the check, but aldermanic dissent delayed action. A white way extension on Wall street Pryor and Mitchall streets and Forsyth street to Mitchell street was postponed to the next meeting amid routine business and a Finance Committee session following.
Funds from elder light investigation were allocated but unused. Grant Park received 200 for lights and 218 for improved lighting around Battle Hill area. Sanitary committee will spend 750 on Avon Avenue school sewerage connections. Alderman Warren moved to form a standing committee with Candler Knight and Humphreys to draft an ordinance regulating uniform machines purchases and establishing a city garage.
Dr. G A Constantine at Peachtree and Decatur streets showcases upgraded painless dentistry gear. The office, remodeled and refurnished, enables the staff to deliver more satisfactory care than before.
Chicago voters will see suffrage watchers at 1,400 polling places next Tuesday as women suffragists are authorized to observe the vote count. County Judge Gwenn ordered election officials to permit women to serve as watchers, marking the first time Illinois women perform such roles at an election.
Mrs. S. A. Hemphill aged ninety five traveled from Athens to Atlanta with ease and energy, visiting her son Robert A. Hemphill at 1141 Peachtree Street. Her long life in the community and enduring health are noted as she spends time with friends in Atlanta.
A cleanup meeting at Hill Street School gathers mothers from the third ward and civic leaders to launch a city sanitation drive. Speakers include Co J Haden and W A Verney, with Professor Slaton, D W Green, Mrs N H Kirkpatrick, and Mrs Race representing schools and civic workers. Public invitation extended.
Rome Ga April 4 After thirty and one half hours of deliberation the jury in Uriah L Starnes case charged with killing Douglas Harris a clerk in the Cherokee hotel lobby on December 23 191? was locked up at 9 30 and will resume Friday morning at 7 30 The opinion is that they are hopelessly divided and a mistrial will be declared by Judge Maddox Saturday night Rumors say two jurors still for conviction were joined by a third and working to shape the verdict Starnes a traveling salesman shot Harris because of alleged interference with his wife The wife admitted relations with Harris Harris was shot six times with the first bullet in the back The defense pleads unwritten law and emotional insanity
Mrs. Virginia Dosier Little aged 67 wife of Judge William A Little died this morning after several months illness She was mother of John D Little of Atlanta Survived by four brothers A S Dozier of Columbia I B R Dozier and Homer W Dozier of Atlanta and Daniel P Dozier of New Orleans and sister Mrs George S Ndes of Atlanta Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon from St
Thousands of babies are fed bathed clad and cared for by correspondence for two years after birth by a prominent New York hospital hired by The Ladies Home Journal to answer young mothers questions. Reports chart progress with full advice covering room temperature to feeding problems. The magazine’s value to advertisers rests on reach and relevance.
A brief note from Chicago indicates the La Home Jourdal publication in Banay over a month period. The Evening edition references ongoing circulation activity and local distribution details.
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