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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
4
A breezy reminiscence blends outdoor sport with a nod to a famous year round beverage. The piece notes the fatigue after play and the simple pleasure of a cool drink as a natural companion to games outdoors.
The copy claims Pabst Blue Ribbon uses eight day malt processing and skilled workers to produce a beer described as a liquid food rich in actual food values. It asserts worldwide prizes and high quality from the Pabst plant.
Athens Ga April 5 Special The university faculty considers suspending classes for a week or ten days to curb a mumps and measles epidemic among students. A student petition asks for a one week holiday to recover and catch up work. Over the past three months there have been seventy seven cases, and officials expect further spread unless the college closes.
In Dalton a high interest damages suit of 10000 dollars unfolds with Mrs Belva Lockwood defending against James B Brackett who claims she maliciously sought a warrant to extort money after Brackett had paid government claims to Cherokee descendants. The trial features Brackett’s attorney Rudolph and Lockwood’s Sharp with a closing defense by Lockwood herself as the jury considers the case after a long day in court.
Deep interest at the Piedmont hall as the southern branch of the National Dental Association hosts its annual convention. Exhibits show braced teeth, bridges, and extracted tooth baskets while a youth with an extra jawbone fascinates the crowd. Dr Lovelace explains the case of a jaw that regrew with teeth, drawing astonishment from spectators.
Rumler 2 conductors on a Georgia railroad freight train was fined 575 by the recorder yesterday for blocking the Pryor street and Central avenue crossing for nine minutes. Policeman Harper timed the blockade, nine minutes elapsed before crossings were cleared. Rumley claimed he was on the train and unaware of the blockage. The law allows three minutes blocking. Officer Harper notes rising complaints and will enforce the rule. Favors opening the Oconee River for navigation. Milledgeville speaker Thompson urges citizens to push the river's opening upriver to the Oconee.
President Taft transmitted a message to Congress urging prompt action on the Canada reciprocity agreement. He framed it as economic and beneficial, citing broad popular support and the aim to boost trade, open Canadian resources to U S consumers, and widen markets for American farmers and industries. He urged Congress to convene in extra session to avoid delay.
Dobbs advertising manager of the Coca Cola Company has accepted an invitation to address the Texas Press Association on advertising topics. The meeting will be in Port Lavaca on May 11 and 13. Fred Fo Johnson of Dallas secured him as a speaker. Dobbs will discuss The Newspaper's Responsibilities to Its Readers and Advertisers.
In Nashville Tennessee on an entertainment committee meeting day the committee began selecting the next meeting place for the Methodist Episcopal Church South general conference. Cities pressing claims include Atlanta Oklahoma City Louisville Chattanooga Los Angeles Asheville and San Antonio. Decision likely weeks away.
Bartow County forms a board of health composed of physicians and county officials including Dr P Bowdels Adairsville Dr F V Turk Stilesboro Dr Will Battle Cassville Judge G W Hendricks Bartow County and George Veach chairman of the county commissioners with the April 5 special notice from Cartersville Georgia.
Camille Cinsecn proprietor of a cafe in Camdell, Ga, is fatally wounded in a late hour pistol duel with Police Chief Campbell who sustained a flesh wound. Eyewitnesses refuse to talk until Cinsecn’s wounds are confirmed. The town stirs over the dramatic incident.
The last afternoon train will depart Atlanta at 4 00 pm and reach Birmingham by 5 30 pm from April 9. The service includes a Pullman observation car and a dining car a la carte.
Mary Garden headlines at the Orpheum under Ron Jonson with songs like Comin’ Thro’ the Rye and Annie Laurie. The Fortune Hunter closes tonight after popular runs in New York and Chicago. Grand hosts Emma Bunting in Girls and Camille at Lyric, plus Her Son and Her Benn at Lyric. Forsyth showcases Bea Hur and Whi am Farsum in The Mallet Masterpiece. Central Over All Utilities bill advances in Columbus, giving the state railroad commission stock and rate control over utilities.
The notice details multiple deaths and funerals across Georgia: Prof M V Looney of Lavonia dies at his sister's home in Arp and is interred at Shoal Creek church. Sparta civic leader P H Thomas dies suddenly and is buried at home with Rev Hake conducting service. Mrs Augustus L Hughes dies at 61 with funeral arrangements pending. David S wieisner, 42, secretary of National Paper Company, dies of acute pneumonia. burial at West View follows. Donel Self, 22 months, dies in Macon. remains to Bart Point for funeral at College Park cemetery. Mrs W T Conn Jr dies in Tampa from morphine overdose. remains to be moved to Milledgeville. Mrs Alice Fickett, 52, dies at 412 Gordon Street. funeral at Oakland. John F Barnes, 37, bookkeeper, dies at private sanitarium. funeral and interment in Ellenton, SC. J C McFadden, 49, dies at private sanitarium. funeral at Church of the Immaculate Conception. Charles D Hollosy Sr, on dies at daughter's home near Thrift. funeral at Mount Olivet church.
Engineers of the Goilla Routhern began surveying today for an extension north toward Rochelle Hawkinsville and beyond. Work on laying heavy new rail will start once the grade is ready, and the extension from Alabama to Nashville is the planned section.
In police court yesterday morning Fred Marion, a negro cabman, was arrested and convicted on a fake blind tiger charge after taking $180 to buy whisky. He vanished with the money and was later accused of pawning a bicycle not his own. The recorder warned of ten thousand years if he lied and sentenced Marion to ninety days in the stockade plus penalties for related offenses. Bond was set at $1,000.
Pearl Curzon recalls how she and her sister began stage life after Bellehaven College and eloped with husband Mr Curzon. They then trained for aerial acts, hanging by teeth and performing stunts, including a dramatic descent from the Masonic Temple. They enjoy continued fame with the Forsyth engagement in Atlanta.
In Little Rock Arkansas on April 5 a deputy constable named Wadsey was killed and Officer Will Scott wounded after a pistol duel in a city office. The feud centers on the Lindsey family linked to past killings and lynching, with warrants and extra officers posted as tensions rise in Argentina across the river.
DeKalb New Era, published at Decatur Georgia, has been bought by Jo A Hall of Calhoun Georgia. Hall an experienced newspaperman will move his family to Decatur and assume charge to give the city an up to date publication in the coming summer.
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