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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1916

Page

14

New Dixie Highway Division Urged From Rome to Atlanta

At a Dixie Highway meeting in Paulding county courthouse a new western division is proposed from Rome to Atlanta via Floyd Polk Paulding Cobb and Fulton counties. Officers elected include Judge D F Wills president Oscar Mills vice president J Le Butler vice president John W Maddox vice president and R R Beasley secretary. Delegations from Atlanta Rome and other towns attended with broad support for immediate organization and construction of a first class route.

Ned McIntosh Dallas Ga Paulding County Dixie Highway Association National Association Rome Atlanta Floyd, Polk Paulding Cobb Fulton Counties Dixis Highway Association Powder Springs D. F. Wills Faulding County Oscar Mills Elton County J. le Butler Cobb County John W. Maddox Floyd County R- R. Beasley Ik County J. D. McCartney Home Disle Othe Fieve Polk Coble Fulton Hiss ‘al March Hood Johnsen USA Alvin L. Belle Igle W. T. West Thomas Freeman Moses Wright Home Chamber of Commerce T. Fi. Grafton Pixie Highway R. N. Javes c. Harper Wright Willingham M. B. Eubanks Floyd County Board John M. Graham

Seats on Sale for Folk Song and Opera Recital

The Atlanta theater box office saw strong demand for Friday night concert tickets featuring Signor Raoni Bonanno di Misslmert and Miss Carolyn Cobb with Professor Merrill M. Hutchinson as accompanist. Orchestra seats $1, balcony 75 and 40 cents, other seats $1.50. Bonanno expected back Thursday for rehearsal with Cobb and Hutchinson.

Atlanta Signor Raoni Bonanno di Misslmert Carolyn Cobb Signor Bonanno Miss Cobb Merrill M. Hutchinson

Resignation and appointment tied to estate dispute

Testimony details Judge Meadow's resignation as district judge to become counsel for temporary estate administrators after Colonel Smith's death. He explains motives to expedite handling of the estate amid competing claims, with cross examinations about pay, agreements with administrators, and the swift appointment of Judge Worley by Governor Harris. The proceeding centers on the legality and timing of resigning and who influenced Worley's appointment.

Athens Elberton Judge Worley Atlanta Judge McWhorter McWhorter Meadow Fite Howard Bedgood Speer Worle Worley Harris James M. Smith Mr. Howard Oglethorpe County Zadoc Smith Bacon Aplain Jim Smith Jude Worley Fikperton Colonel Smith Pelork

Spanish railway suspends service over coal shortage

Madrid April 12 The Southern railway serving southern Spain has notified the government it is compelled to suspend service due to lack of coal The Epoca reports that frequent torpedoing of steamships threatens to cut off English coal and endanger Spanish industries

Madrid Paris Southern Railway Spain Epoca

Poslam Help for Skin Ailments Adverts Claim

Poslam offers concentrated healing power for diseased or disordered skin. It provides treatment for eczema acne herpes pimples red skin rashes burns wounds and other irritations. Poslam Soap and Poslam medicated soup are advised with 4 cent stamps to Emergency Laboratories New York City for samples. sold by all druggists.

West 25Th St New York City

Thomasville man Samuel G Covington dies in Boston

Samuel G. Covington of Thomasville died suddenly at his daughter Mrs J A Horne's home in Boston after a period of ill health. He resided in Boston after his wife’s death and leaves three daughters and two sons. The body will be returned to Tampa for interment. The notice also reports the death of Mrs M V Coleman of Atlanta at her daughter’s home in Marathon Texas, with several surviving relatives.

S. G. Covington Thomasville Samuel G. Covington J. A. Horne Boston Covington M. V. Coleman Atlanta Julia Henderson Marathon Texas M. A. Durden C. D. Durdin Reese, Ga B. H. Coleman

California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative

Mothers rely on California Syrup of Figs to ease cross feverish and constipated children. The ad claims a teaspoonful clears foul waste from stomach and bowels in hours, improving mood and health. It urges asking druggists for the genuine 10 cent bottle and warns against counterfeits.

California California Wig Syrup Company

Rex Georgia Funeral and Interment Held in Marathon

Rex Georgia funeral and interment conducted in Marathon after A. A. Smith, merchant of 224 Bellwood Avenue, collapsed at work from heart failure. Surviving wife, a brother J. B. Smith of Cartersville, and sister Mrs. R. A. Stone. Body to Donehoo's for burial. Americus reports L Herring, 24, died in Americus Hospital after stomach trouble, cashier at Churchwell department store and Woodmen of the World member.

A. A. Smith A. & Smith Bellwood Avenue J. B. Smith Cartersville R. A. Stone Donehoo’s Americus, Ga L Herring Americus Hospital Pinehurst Churchwell Department Store Woodmen of the World

Coupons Ordered Put In All Shipments

Washington April 12 Manufacturers of snuff tobacco cigars and cigarettes face a choice to omit or include gift cards and premium coupons in shipments including states with bans. The treasury department public order says coupons must be included in all shipments or risk violating lottery laws due to unequal prize access.

Washington Florida Treasury Department

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