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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1916

Page

20

Mrs Waters Endures Indigestion and Gains Health with Tanlac

The retiring Mrs. Waters of 367 Woodward Avenue recounts years of nervous indigestion and weight loss before Tanlac. She praises its effects, noting improved digestion, absence of smothering and fainting spells, restored appetite, and weight gain. She has recommended Tanlac to many friends, with James Pharmacy advertising its Atlanta availability.

Wis P E Waters Woodward Avenue Waters Mra Waters Taniac Tanlac Atlanta Jambs Pharmacy Ady

Victor Innes and wife to be tried May 29 in Atlanta

Victor E Innes and his wife Ida May Innes face a larceny after trust charge of 4900 from the estate of Hloise Els Dennis. The trial, before Judge Ben Hill, was set after a long conference among prosecution and defense with Judges Candler and Himes. Weatherby identified Innes as the woman who posed as Margaret Mims.

Victor E Innes Ida May Innes Ben § Hill Superior Court Hloise Elms Dennis Beatrice N@lims Holstor General Dorsey Steuben Arnold John Candler James Himes Ben S Hill Arnold J. B Weatherby Fourth National Bank Was Weatherby Innes Margaret Mims Nelman Stater Texas Atlanta Candler and Hines

Webb gang leader still at large as officers press hunt

Police press the manhunt for Grady Webb with three Harrison brothers detained and others jailed in Alabama City Parkersburg and Grand Rapids. The gang is described as one of the most extensive hold up rings in the United States as Webb remains elusive and doctors note a fatal disease may hasten his fate.

Dick Harrison St Joseph S Infirmary Charlie Harrison Carl Rentz Fulton County Ben McKee Alabama City Ala Jeff Harrison Parkersburg Richard Harrison Tapind Rapids Husvil Orlie Grand Rap Taids

Rigid inspection of G M A cadets ends with praise

Captain Kingman of the United States War College led a Saturday inspection of the Georgia Military Academy cadets at College Park. Major Bills, along with a battalion of cadets, oversaw a full day of rigorous drill and training tests, ending with a celebratory masquerade dance that night.

Kingman United States Wa Georgia Military Academy College Park Bills United States Army Military Department GQM

Bell Seeks to Interest Rockefeller Institute In His Arsenic Theory

Dr. Jay Bell reported to Johns Hopkins and the Rockefeller Institute that arsenic is not a deadly poison. He described demonstrations at Fulton Tower where dogs received measured doses of Merk arsenious acid, observed by a commission and witnesses, with dogs reported in excellent shape and later turned over to children.

Jay Bell Fulton Tower Johns Hopkins University Rockefeller Institute Bell Priven Commission Edgar Everhart T . Patterson

Pull for Another Dixie Highway Branch in Georgia

A party of fifty Romans will drive to Dallas Paulding county on April 13 to attend a wood roads meeting called by County Judge Wills. Joined by Charles J Wladen of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Cobb Polk residents, the group will plan a campaign to secure another Dixie highway branch from Rome to Atlanta via Austell Hiram Dallas Rockmart Aragon and Lindale.

Rome Dallas Paulding County Wood Roads Wills Charles J Wladen Georgia Chamber of Commerce Cobb and Polk Atlanta Austell Hiram Rockmart Aragon Lindale

Yeart Songs and Heart Songs Bring Soul to Books

The Constitution lists a year end drive distributing books that claim personality and soul. Thousands of copies have reached readers in recent weeks. Readers are urged to clip daily coupons to participate before distribution ends. Heart Songs is expected to gain value over time.

Heart Songs

Georgia fruit crop hit hard by frost in north Georgia

The Georgia Fruit Exchange reports a severe frost impact with expected north Georgia shipments dropping from about 1300 cars last year to between 400 and 600 cars this year. Frost mainly damaged young trees in the northeast in February and March, while the southern state is forecast to yield a better crop than last year.

Georgia Fruit Exchange North Georgia Georgia Atlanta

Rome Shriners Form Club in Rome Georgia

Shriners in Rome have organized a Shrine Club to benefit members in and near the city. The first event will arrange entertainment for Yaarab Temple pilgrims on May 11. Osf Homer R MecClatchey is president with A B Arrington as vice president and JoD McCartney as secretary treasurer. About 100 Shriners reside in Rome and many are expected to join.

Rome Shriners Atlanta Homer R MecClatchey A B Arrington Jod McCartney Order The Clu

Minor's Good Memory Aids Justice in Atlanta Case

Deputy Sheriff Prennie Minor arrested Wallace Battles who had been sought by Atlanta peace officers since last fall. Battles stood trial on a misdemeanor when Minor recalled a photograph matching his description. Confronted with the image, Battles confessed identity and was held on the more serious charge of assault with intent to kill.

Prennie Minor Wallace Battles Atlanta Battles Calhoun Minor

City Government Declared All Wrong by Mayor Woodward

Mayor Woodward said he may retire after his term and would not rely on friends to announce his future candidacy. He argued the current city government is wrong with too much lost motion and petty politics, and suggested a complete overhaul or renewal of the city administration. He criticized councilors for unclear votes and stated he would announce any run personally if he decides to seek office.

Woodward SION J M Board of Education Pierce

Shippers Discuss Proposed Rate Revision

The executive committee of statewide shippers meets today at noon in the Atlanta Freight Bureau to study the intrastate freight tariff proposal. They aim to gauge impacts on packing houses, apple growers, and Georgia industries and to organize opposition to unfavorable rates.

Atlanta Freight Bureau Chamber of Commerce State Railroad Commission Packing House Cenle South Georgia North Georgia Moultrie Atlanta Ohio River Western Packing Houses Georgia Enterprise Bainbridge New York Georgia Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Flist George G. Filton Savannah Southern Cotton Oil Company W C Vereem Moultrie Planter Moultrie Packing Company Frank Laenfer Americus H . Spence Columbus Coca Cola Transportation Committee of Columbus Chamber of Commerce Charles HL Kelley Atlanta Wholesale O11 Twelfth Waterman Hawkinsville Wholesale Grocer

North Georgia Fair Capitalization Planned in Rome

Rome Ga April 10 plans for the North Georgia fair have been drawn and given to the committee. The fair is capitalized at 20000 with land and buildings costing about 17400. A main exhibit hall a woman's building a grandstand seating 20900 a racing stable for 60 to 75 horses and buildings for livestock and poultry are included.

Rome Committee For Attention

Schley Court Docket Cleared In Two Days

Enlaville April 10. Schley superior court convened with Judge Littlejohn and J W William. Civil docket disposed. criminal docket to be cleared tomorrow. Mass meeting at noon to back county fair next October. County appropriates funds for Schley county exhibit building at Americus. Election carried for water and eight bonds. An eight thousand dollar plant will soon be erected.

Dodson’s Liver Tone replaces calomel for a safe cleanse

Warns against calomel as dangerous mercury based medicine causing cramps and bilious feelings. Promises Dodson’s Liver Tone, a vegetable laxative, as a pleasant non gripe substitute that starts the liver without sickness and is safe for children.

Mayor Woodward Discovers Water Shortage After Fish Fry

Local events at the river pumping station include a fish fry and City Hall gossip about who ate the most fish. Mayor Woodward jokes about water needs, while Councilman Ashley explains a prior commitment to Grant Park school. Dr Pierce faces renomination questions in Fifth Ward.

Ashley Grant Park School Claude L. Ashley

City Officials Dine at Monday Fish Fry at Water Works

About one hundred city and former officials attended a Monday afternoon fish fry and luncheon at the Thattahoochee River Water Works. W T Davis, vice president of the water commission, invited the guests. Zade Smith hosted as master of ceremonies and teased a prize for the person eating the most fish, with Mayor Woodward, Ed Dung, and Claud Mason as leading contenders. The event closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the host and several impromptu songs celebrating the attendees.

Thattahoochee River W T Davis The Water Commission Zade Smith Woodward Ed Dung Claud Mason

Barrett Challenges Opponents to Joint Coroner Debate

Barrett, in a county race for coroner, challenged his four opponents to a joint debate to let voters hear each candidate discuss live issues. He argues the coroner's role is as important as any office, though none of the others have responded.

Barrett County &Power

Federal expert inspects Floyd County roads

Rome Ga April 10 Special 1 R F Heldert of Washington in the United States Public Roads office is in Floyd county to determine road material and soil. He has finished work in Newton, Baker and Fulton counties and has chosen Floyd and Bartow counties for further study. He will visit twelve Georgia counties in cooperation with the state geologist.

Rome R F Heldert Washington Public Roads United States Floyd County Newton Baker Fulton Floyd Bartow Georgia

Mass Meeting Held By Simmons Friends

About 250 people attended a West End hall gathering in support of J W Simmons for county school commissioner. Speakers praised the candidate and urged continued backing. Another meeting is planned Thursday night at Chastaintown.

Simmons Jacobs West End J W Simmon Chastaintown

William Mercer Fain Desperately Ill at Home

The many friends of William Mercer Fain regret to learn he is desperately ill at his home 51 Elizabeth street. Physicians give no hope for his recovery.

William Mercer Fain Elizabeth Street

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