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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1916
Page
17
A short classified notice suggests selling unwanted furniture via a small Constitution want ad. It urges readers to phone Main 5000 and ask for the Classified Advertising Department, Atlanta 5001.
Public outcry sale at the Fulton County courthouse on the first Tuesday in May 1916 to satisfy the debt of Mary V Brooks secured by a deed to secure debt dated January 2 1914. The property is Lot 151 in Vineville District Bibb County containing about ten acres and parcels described in prior deeds. The note totals 640 with interest and costs, sale proceeds to cover costs and unpaid debt with remainder to Brooks. H B Hoppendietzel, transferree, will convey to the purchaser.
Pursuant to an order by Hon. J. N. Tally a sale of the bankrupt estate of J. M. Hart will be held in Monticello Georgia on April 13 1916. Jewelry fixtures and other merchandise and the accounts due will be offered at public auction for cash free from liens. The sale may be in parcels or as a whole with highest bidder required to deposit ten percent. Payment held by the trustee J D Blackwell with Doyle Campbell attorney.
Vice President Haley Fiske of Metropolitan Life toasted Woodrow Wilson at the Ansley in Atlanta, as 200 company agents gathered for a daylong conference. Georgia Governor Nat E Harris and Atlanta Mayor James G Woodward attended with other dignitaries. Fiske extolled Metropolitan Life as the world’s largest insurer and highlighted low premium non participating policies and recent dividend payments.
Funeral services announced for D H Green of Forsyth, victim of Central of Georgia train crash, with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Also listed are funeral plans for Mrs R H Fletcher, Rosa Pharr, and George W Key, noting survivors, locations, and interment details across Forsyth, Atlanta, and Griffin.
Paris reports the latest German hammerstroke at Verdun failed to pry French lines. Bethincourt was evacuated at the right moment by Petain, while German divisions pressed near Avocourt Cumieres and Dead Man's Hill. Bishop Ginisty described Verdun as shelled but holding, with refugees cared for from temporary headquarters at Bar Le Duc.
Baltimore April 10 Coroner Sage stated tonight after an investigation that the death yesterday of Dr. Harry C. Jones professor of physical chemistry at Johns Hopkins University was due to poison taken alone in his room Sunday. The chemist, renowned in his field, is said to have taken his own life due to a nervous illness and belief he had little time to live.
Sealed bids for paving West Peachtras Street and Haygood Street plus other streets with creosoted wood blocks and bituminous macadam will be received at the Purchasing Agent’s office until 6 p.m. Friday, April 4, 1916. Specifications cover granite blocks for 6,250 square yards and sidewalks with brick, sheet cement and hexagon tile. Names and addresses of deceased and involved parties appear in the notice.
Miss Mary D Patton aged 70 died Monday afternoon at her home 326 Washington street. She is survived by one brother J M Patton. The body was removed to Pattstsen s chapel.
Descriptions from Pershing's camp detail coffee valued above gold, with troops bartering and rationing a scarce supply. Officers report coffee grounds reused, and a trooper, separated from his unit, surviving days among Villa loyalists before rejoining his regiment. Sugar and soap fetch high prices in advancing front areas.
Early returns from the Iowa presidential preference primary indicate a small turnout with about 125 percent of registered voters casting ballots. The report mentions Albert B. Cummins among the candidates but cuts off before stating outcomes.
Returns from Lincoln Neb show Elmer J Burkett leading William Grant Webster of Chicago for vice president. John T Adams of Dubuque leads John Olson of Forest City for Republican national committeeman. W W Marsh of Waterloo and E G Dunn of Meson City run close for Democratic national committeeman.
Insurance Commissioner of Georgia petitions the Superior Court of Fulton County to halt disposition of two real estate parcels in Augusta tied to The Empire Life Insurance Company. Hearing set for April 22, 1916 before Judge W B Ellis in Atlanta. Also adjudicates priority among death claims and policy reserves in Empire Life assets.
Friends and relatives of Mr William Clayton Voyles and related Cox families invited to his funeral at 3 PM Tuesday April 11 from 319 Pulliam Street. Rev Roy Cleckler and Rev J W Quillian to officiate. burial in Oakland Cemetery. pallbearers named. service at H M Patterson & Son chapel. Interment LaGrange, Ga Wednesday.
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