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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1911

Page

6

Lyceum Auto Tour Heads Through Georgia in April

The Lyceum touring party led by Ralph Bingham and Russell Bridges plans a statewide auto itinerary starting April 17 from Atlanta. Stops include Jonesboro and Macon with matinees and evening shows in towns such as Barnesville Forsyth Thomaston Fort Valley and Albany. Organizers aim to cut costs by offering multiple entertainments daily and to establish the auto tour as a recurring popular program.

Lyceum Georgia Ralph Bingham Russell Bridges Alkahest Lyceum Ataris Jonesboro Glen I'Rima Andantawiude Gar Cimons Lelegraph Folunine Alanesbury Hameton Minerva Barnesville the Rock Thomaston Forsyth Ga Byron Macon Fort Walier Marshallville Cordele Oglethorpe Americus Bnaville Leesburg Albany Valdosta Whea Ly Eranish Lyceum Auto Party Tonneau

Black on Rampage Shoots Young Roman in Georgia

Rome Georgia April 15 Special firing at objects along the Central of Georgia runway ends with Homer Cagle shot seriously. David Rufus, reported drunk, was arrested hours later by deputies after a chaotic, reckless gunplay incident near West Rome.

Black ON Rampage Roman Homer Cagle Oficers Rome Georgia David Rufus Pegro Homer Cagin West Rome Sherif Tae

Fat loss pills advertised in Marmata Prescription Tablets

An article warns against overfatness and promotes Marmata Prescription Tablets as a safe, inexpensive method to reduce fat. It claims rapid weight loss, a large supply, and no harmful effects, targeting women and urging readers to buy directly from Marmata Co in Detroit.

Chemseyyes Marnmia Co Ieee Asec Witt Mpaniis Snow Marmie Srose Prom Fae

Theatrical concern raided by government

Chicago April 15 federal agents raided the Nations Theatrical Corporation of America offices and arrested Frank A Shoad lecturer and hunter of African big game on using the mails to defraud. Advertisements promised positions to youths and urged investments in the corporation with capitalization eluded. Fourteen branch offices are said to be maintained in various cities with chief officers alleged to have leftHitago days ago.

Chicago The Nations! Theatrical Corporation of America Frank A S Hoad Hunter Kame Hitago

Congress of D A R in session for annual congress opening Monday

The executive board of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in Washington to plan the annual congress. Hundreds of delegates arrived and about 3,000 are expected to attend at Continental Hall when the session opens on Monday.

Congress of D. A. R. Washington The Daughters of the American Revoluttion

Knights Templars Elect Officers in Rome Georgia

Rome Georgia April 15 special meeting of Rome commandery Knights Templars elected officers for the coming year Charles C Harper elected eminent commander M S L ati er generalissimo A Harvey captain general B O Brown senior warden L Funkhouser junior warden Dr M R Headen prelate AC Shambin treasurer BF Clarke recorder YB Weathers standard-bearer LR Smith sword-bearer J Moods warder Mr Harper succeeds as eminent commander Dr J Watts previously held the office for three terms. The commander invited all officers and past commanders to the Grand Conclave in Athens May 1 and 13 where new officers will be installed at the April 17 meeting.

Knights Templars Rome Ar Jastic Comsol Charles C/ Harper i Latier LR Smith J. Moods Harper J Watts Ammuni Athens

Dalton Whiskey Shipping Case Aims For Test Court

Dalton Ga April 15 A special dispatch reports Barney Wiggins who went to Chattanooga to fetch EHR Betterton indicted for shipping whisky to a minor. Wiggins returned without his man as the sheriff could not locate Betterton. Court may hear the case next term with lawyers arguing interstate law questions as Georgia and Tennessee rulings differ. The alleged offense stems from selling whisky to a minor via mail order a test case in the making.

Dalton Barney Wiggins Chattanooga Ehr Betterton Betterton Hattanooga Hamilton County Supreme Courts of Georgia Tennessee Thia County Betterton 3

Matron of Home for the Friendless Dies at 28

Migy Anna Peleu Mitchell, matron of the Home for the Friendless, Greenville born, aged 28, died after a severe illness. Funeral at St Luke's Church Monday 10 AM, burial at West View. She had served years as a devoted Christian worker at the home.

Migy Anna Peleu Mitchell St Luke's Church West View Miss Mitchell Greenville

Killed in Fall From Wagon Near Matthews Landing

John Scott Hoover a prominent and wealthy county farmer died instantly after falling from his wagon near Matthews tonigny landing in Charlotte N G as he neared his home. He was 65, unmarried and had imbibed freely that day. Aunt Malinda Wright Dead. Rome Ga April 16 Special Aunt Malinda Wright an antebellum woman widely known as a unique character in Rome was found dead last night in the medical building where she janitored.

Charlotte N. G John Scott Hoover Matthews Tonigny Hoover Malinda” Wright Rome Malinda Wright Ransom Branch

Allen's Shoes Sets Easter Fashion Decree in Atlanta

The fashion scene at Alles centers on Allen's Shoes this Easter as the new shoe department debuts strongly under George Perry. Perry, famed for turning shoe divisions into rapid performers, curates the latest New York styles, promising quick updates and in-demand eyewear-like foot fashion for shoppers.

Alles Allen Econda George Perry Atlanta Im the Pagt New York

Exiled Solons Stand Firm In Tennessee Quorum Fight

Nashville April 15 A Tennessee lower house quorum stalemate prompts a Decatur Alabama dispatch reporting exiles ready to hold out for any length. About forty lawmakers waited across the state line, delaying liquor and election law amendments. Detectives watch Tennessee legislators while the state funding board halts interest payments and appropriations cutting salaries statewide from the governor downward due to the absence of many lawmakers.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Decatur Ala State Funding Board

New Stud Tobacco Stir Sparks Local Interest

Advertisements feature a white horse for Stud Tobacco a five cent smoking brand from R J Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston Salem NC promoted as pure with no filler or dope and grown in Piedmont region. Smokers praise its clean finger stain and real tobacco flavor amid strong local demand and curiosity.

Ima Stud Piedmont Country R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem Thia

Acworth High Announces Honor Graduates

Acworth Ga April 15 Special The superintendent Malcolm Sylvester announced the honor graduates of Acworth High school First honor Miss Hdna Earl Williams valedictorian Second honor Miss Lena Mae Jones salutatorian Third honor shared by Maude Hilley and Raymond Williams both with the same yearly average

Acworth School Acworth Acworth High School Malcolm Sylvester Hdna Earl Williams Lena Mae Jones Maude Hilley Raymond Wiliams

Hoes Cotton By Side Of Her Great Grandson

Acworth, Ga. April 15. Mrs. Nancy EyreEver of near Acworth is in excellent health at age eighty nine. She kept up with her great grandson, 20, last year while raising nine children to adulthood. She now has forty four grandchildren and ninety great grandchildren, and heads five operations.

Hoes Cotton Acworth Nancy EyreEver Near McEver

Lad Fatally Hurt In Auto Accident In Savannah

In Savannah on April 1 a motorcycle collision with Dr Robert V Martin’s car injured several. The 12 year old son of Charles F Wichers was fatally injured. his father was slightly hurt. Mrs Robert M Gibbes sustained a shoulder fracture and scalp wound while holding a baby. The motorcycle struck the car on the side where Mrs Gibbes sat. the child suffered a skull fracture. Dr Martin escaped injury.

Savannah Charles F . Wichers Wichers Robert M Gibbes Mr.Wiehers Robert V. Martin Park Avenua Jefferson Streets Martin Wickers

Relighting the Lights at Masonic Temple Ceremony

The Scottish Rite presents Relighting the Lights at 3 pm in the Masonic Temple. Knights Rose Croix are required to attend. The program features Gaul and Gaulns Holy City selections with a choir including sopranos Mrs. Wingfield and Mrs. Seldon, contralto Mrs. Cooper, tenors Marsh and Candeli, basses Mullin and Hubbard, with organist Mrs. Rogers.

Manney Gaul Masonic Temple Socio Lord Holy City Thomas H. Wingfield Charles A. Seldon, Jr Contraitos John M. Cooper Frank Sands Jas W. Marshbanks Frank Candeli Bassca John Ho Mullin W. J Hubvvard L. E. Rogere

Five-Year Sentence for Robert Adams

Dalton Ga April 15 At the conclusion of the present term of Whitfield superior court Judge A W Fite pronounced sentence on the four young men convicted in the Tilton burglary cases. Robert Adams received the longest sentence five years in the penitentiary. The others were Joe Gad is four years John Adams three years and George Wyatt twelve months. The court dealt leniently with yet he having turned state s evidence.

Tariff Board to Probe European Wool and Cotton Costs

Within the next month four investigators of the tariff board will study manufacturing costs in European mills. They will examine European mills for several months and return to the United States to finalize reports. The findings will inform recommendations on the cotton and wool schedules to be shown to the president in December.

Washington Tariff Board Europe United States Tabe Board

Hetty Green Plans to Use Wealth to Benefit Communities

Colonel Howard H R Green reveals his mother Hetty Green will dispose of millions to improve national economic conditions. She reinvests profits locally, forbids foreign investments, and supports educated youth returning to their towns. Plans include a $100,000,000 trust, a New York base, and branches in Boston Chicago Dallas and San Francisco.

William Waldorf Astor New York Howard H R Green Hetty Green Ares Publishers’ Press Texas Colonel Green Green Lttle Hoboken Waldorf Reas Alaska Cleveland Great Green BH. BR Green & Co Boston Chicago Dallas San Francisco Itheater Europe Toledo St. Louis Michigan Sixteenth Street Canal Street Esha Reen Tfe Wall Street

Cherry storefront first to comply with anti fly ordinance

Pink Cherry the well known marz Ketman on Broad street becomes the first to fulfill the city council anti fly ordinance. Although not effective until June 1, Mr Cherry already installed screen doors and windows and now keeps files at the business unusually scarce. Cherry supported the measure and pledged compliance regardless of passage.

Cherry Ketman Broad Street

Eckman Alterative Promises Cure for Consumption

Advert reads a testimonial claiming recovery from tuberculosis after taking Eckman's Alterative. It notes the product treats bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung ailments and urges readers to request a booklet of cured cases. It lists Jacobs Drug Stores as sellers and Eckman Laboratories Philadelphia for more information.

Ansone Eckman Saratoga W. Hanaly Jacobs’ Drug Eckmap Enlladelpnis Vioence

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Southern Railway Ball Park Ponce de Leon Ponce DE Leon Place St. Charles and Greenwood Avenues Druid Hills Greenwood Avenue M. L. Thrower Cheatham Bros J.W. Ferguson & Son, Auctioneers Governnment Frank Hood Whitfield Home For Friendless Solons Tennessee Assemblymen Lad Vannah Street Knights of Rose Croix Robert Adams Tilton
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