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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
15
In New Castle, Pa., a woman identified as Mrs. Josephine shot her former employer at Dufford Furniture, after entering the store this afternoon. The incident details are developing as police investigate the motive and exact circumstances.
A young widow was shot and seriously wounded after her revolver was snatched by Berne Dufford, brother of Carl I Dufford, secretary and treasurer of the firm. Mrs Brat, formerly a stenographer, waited for police. Dufford condition is critical. She had left the company about a year ago and was involved in a troubled relationship.
In Concord, Georgia on April 6, Concord debaters defeated McDonough in a qualifier for the sixth district meet. The Concord affirmative beat Melon ingta’s negative in McDonough, with Concord winning by a margin of two to one, securing a bid to face Roberta affirmative in Thomaston on April 2 for district narrowing.
Dr. Durham of Emory University lectures at North Avenue Presbyterian on eradicating fear and dread from the human heart. He argues Christ provides the solution through psychology of religion and the heart of Christ in the subconscious nature, drawing audience appreciation.
General Chak and his family will be interred at Marietta National Cemetery after arriving from Florala. Services include prayers, a governor's tribute, and a procession from Atlanta with officers and dignitaries attending.
Mrs S A Legg dies at her daughter’s Buford home after a two month illness. A charter member of Buford Methodist Church and former Decatur lodge member, she was born Perth Thomas of Forsyth County. Funeral services at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev Robe M. Dison with interment in the city cemetery.
Roseville Georgia reports of J M Check an eighty two year old man praising Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for keeping him well and stout. He began using it during a recovery period and has continued periodically. The ad urges readers to obtain the tonic or send nine cents for a trial package.
In Athens April 5 Dean Charles H. Snelling of the University of Georgia was served with a writ directing him to show cause why he is not in contempt. The action follows the expulsion of J. I. Moberte by the student council and a court hearing on an injunction obtained by Roberts. Roberts appealed to Governor Hardwick, who urged reconsideration of the expulsion.
The Republican press criticizes Lord Robert Cecil as a key advocate of the League of Nations and questions his influence on American opinion. It notes American voters may listen but will not be swayed toward endorsing an international alliance, while praising a prominent Republican editor and warning against foreign policy missteps.
New York April 5 The wife of former senator Miles Poindexter forced a public correction as he posed on the Santa Elena steamer en route to Lima. Mrs Poindexter, famed for articles on Washington life, ordered the ambassador to fix his diplomatic uniform and the moment was captured for the press. The envoy said his main mission is to strengthen ties with Peru and South American republics, stressing broader U S relations.
Jose W. Kelly, prominent Mexican labor leader, addresses Atlanta Federation of Trades unions. He says Mexicans resist U S dictation on their laws and seek sympathy and moral support while building liberty. He notes labor gains, education efforts, and trade ties with the United States, praising Obregon and denouncing foreign exploitation.
The body of Julian Field, a noted broker, was laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery. Funeral services were held at the residence, officiated by Henry Alford Porter. Ushers were all women due to the makeup of the funeral attendees.
The Marietta district conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church met at the firs ALM I church with Rev. B Thornton presiding. Reports show ministers working for betterment of the colored community in the south. Obituaries noted Elizabeth Dill aged 78 and Mrs Elizabeth Dowdy with several survivors listed. The gathering closed Sunday with speeches and prayers.
Milton Buttram died Thursday evening at a private hospital. Survived by his parents B W and B M Buttram, a brother Quillon and sisters Eva and Rebecca. Remains to Tallapoosa Georgia for funeral and interment today at 11 via Southern Railway. Barclay Brandon morticians. James Smith of Sparelta Georgia died Thursday morning in private sanatorium, survived by four daughters and four sons. Reunions were held Thursday at 12:085 pm to Kparta for service, fees and interment. Brandon Co funeral directors. Eleanor Mae Taylor, Elmer Taylor and others invited to attend funeral at the Miss Eleanor Mae Taylor residence this afternoon at 8 o’clock, chapel of Tarry Goo. Inters Greenwood.
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