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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1916

Page

15

Frank Wickersham Hurts In Collision On Way To School

Frank Wickersham aged 17 son of A Wickersham president of Atlanta and West Point Railroad was badly hurt when his motorcycle crashed into a heavy wagon at Oakland City on the way to Tech High School. He suffered a broken lower jaw a badly sprained knee multiple contusions and lost four teeth. He was cared for by Dr J B R Garner and dentist Ingram and taken home to College Park to rest. The wagon driver was uninjured.

Frank Wickersham A Wickersham Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company Oakland City Young Wickersham Tech High School J BR Garner Candler Annex College Park

Barfield Fish Co Opens New Market on East Alabama Street

Barfield Fish Company announces the opening of a new market at 41 East Alabama Street in Atlanta with retail and wholesale operations. The facility offers a large showroom, diverse fish and oysters, and coast seafood, with Barfield and staff managing both retail and wholesale ends and inviting the public to visit.

Barfield Fish CO East Alabama Atlanta Hatfield Fish Company Eastlabama Street Rner South Pryor Street Ba Flela Wo HW Barfield Wollatauer Ea Foods Iompany

Arthur Burns Returns for Second Sentence

Arthur Burns, once jailed for a safe robbery, was arrested on release from federal prison after a bold escape attempt. He had just completed a five year term in New Hampshire for safe blows and faces another trial in his home state for a related robbery.

Arthur Hurns Coors New Hampshire Lulton Punty

Bankers of Group One Meet at Douglas

Georgia bankers group one will hold a meeting in Douglas next Monday. GS Etheridge, president, will discuss Harm Credit Statements and mortgage liens pricing on a better basis. George E Allen of the American Institute and other speakers will address banking topics. Members from Waycross Valdosta Thomasville and Fitzgerald are included.

Valdos Vida Ie Thomasville Filtagerald

Preaches Next Sunday to Brides and Grooms

The pastor of the First Christian Church invites young people contemplating marriage to attend Sunday evening services. The sermon will address guidance for brides and grooms with the topic The evening shelter of home. He promises practical counsel for the young.

Tech Glee and Mandolin Clubs Present Annual Show Tonight

Tech Glee and Mandolin clubs host their annual show at the Atlanta theater tonight at 8 15. Balloting runs through tonight with twelve nominees for sponsor and prizes for the winner. President Shaw will announce the sponsor and top performers as the program unfolds, featuring the Glee club and Mandolin numbers, solos, duets, and a Pilgrim Chorus from Tannhauser.

Georgia Tech College Atlanta Tech Glee and Mandolin Clubs Frank Dennis Tech J W Shaw Glee Club Hone Itherington Harrower Bunc

Atlanta Northern asked to pay receivers fees in action

Superior Court Judge Patterson of Wartetta will hear argument today on liability of Atlanta Northern Railroad to pay attorneys and receivers fees arising from a receivership action. The petition claimed insolvency and inability to meet judgments. the court appointed two receivers who were later discharged. The railroad contests liability, and an appeal would follow if needed.

Atlanta Northern Railroad OT. Patterson Wartetta Cobh County I Im Jade Pbitterson Marietta Aft Revs Receivex Wealter Coalyurtt Colauith

New Star Cleo Ridgers Shines In Love Mask

Atlata reports Cleo Ridgers of Jesse Lo Gash studios scores unusual success as her Love Mask role on the Paramount program at the Georgian theater. The 18 year old, previously unknown outside her studio, headlines as a girl bandit in the mass appeal production created for her by Cecil B DeMille and Lasky studios.

Atlata Cleo Ridgers Jesse Lo Gash Paramount Moving Picture World Wiss Rodger Cecil B DeVille The Lasky Studios Mass Ridges

Southern to Improve Line Contracts for Double Tracking

Southern railway announced yesterday that it has let contracts for double-tracking 56 miles of its line between Central SC and Cornelia GA. Six contractors were awarded the work, expanding the rail corridor and promising enhanced service.

The Southern Railway Central Cornelia G

Oldknow elected president of Atlanta Screen Club

William Oldknow head of Consolidated Film and Supply and of Universal Film Atlanta offices was elected president of the Atlanta Screen club at a meeting last night at the Hotel Ansley. Officers include Robert Savini vice president Britt Craig secretary and Joe Marentette treasurer. Members span film executives road reps producers exhibitors writers and nearly every film industry branch. The club plans elaborate quarters and regular events like screen dances banquets exhibitions and concerts.

William Oldknow Consolidated Film and Supply Company Atlanta Universal Film Company Screen Club Ansley Robert Savini Atlanta of Nees United Film Service Britt Craig Af Constitution Joe Marentette Vitagraph Lubinscl Mssinay

Fitzgerald Bond Election Aims at New School Buildings

The city council will call a bond election at once to vote bonds for two new school buildings in Fitzgerald 62. The planned April 14 special vote seeks funding for construction and related facilities.

Fitzgerald

Sadler Arrested in Express Robbery Case

Columbus Ga April 14 Special M M Sadler confessed to robbing a 25000 package from Third National bank Columbus and delivered to Citizens and Southern National bank Savannah arrest followed after Express Agent Robinson spotted him on the streets Sadler registered under an assumed name at a local hotel and was taken to the county jail after a municipal court hearing The May grand jury will consider an indictment for robbery and bond set at 1500

Columbus M M Sadler Southern Natonal Bank of Savannah Third National Bank of Columbus Sheri Jense Southern Express Robinson Sadler Tuscalosa Alan W W Cobb Sadlef John H. Lewis

Three Chattahoochee river murders eyed by grand jury

Solicitor George Palger announced the Brand county grand jury will continue to review the three Chattahoochee river murders at this term, keeping juries occupied until the case is resolved. In other news Temples found guilty of larceny and sentenced to six months, with a new trial motion filed. Columbus hosts Georgia Medical Association convention April 19 to 21 with about 500 delegates expected.

George ‘. Palger Brand Chattahoochee River Galunybus Temples G. Y Tigner Ing Columbus Medical Association of Georgia Cozart

Highway Boosters Meet at Madison to Locate Dixie Highway

Madison prepares for a large gathering of good roads boosters with about 300 delegates. The meeting at the new courthouse on Monday aims to map the Dixie highway route from Atlanta to Milledgeville via Conyers Covington Madison Hatonton and on to Savannah.

Madison Good Roads Atlanta Milledgeville Conyers Covington Madison Hatonton Savannah

Alford Acquitted In Riggins Murder Trial

In Zebulon on April 14 Special day Alford was acquitted tonight after a full day trial for the murder of J P Riggins. The case drew broad attention due to the parties involved with attorney J F Reding of Barnesville defending the defendant. Pike superior court sits on its seventeenth session, Judge Arley presiding, with a heavy criminal docket and more trials through Saturday.

Zebulon Alford J P Neal J F Reding Barnesville Pike Superior Court Arey Clarence Dennin

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