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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
10
C. V. Young of 107 Capitol Avenue told police last night that his son has disappeared. Details remain scarce as investigators review possible leads and search steps.
In Atlanta a tag day raised an estimated 4000 plus for the Sheltering Arms society aiding working mothers. Mrs. P. S. Arkwright led the drive noting broad citizen support despite charity demands. Contributions came in small coins and paper money across all social classes, with committees at Piedmont hotel reception reporting strong results.
Centerville and surrounding areas report multiple deaths. Mrs. D M Clower, 66, died after a paralysis episode in Stone Mountain while visiting her daughter, funeral in Centerville. J P Burson, 65, Ware Street, LaGrange, died at home, funeral from Big Springs church near Roanoke. Joe Fielding, former Brunswick Grand manager, died suddenly at Jekyl Island. Other notices include Mrs J M Wheeler of Edgewood Avenue and Mrs Belle Landers of Hills Park with families listed. Additional deaths include H C Younkin of North Jackson Street, and Frank W Plumb, Columbus manager for Virginia Carolina Chemical, all with survivors noted. Immorality charge against ex warden Thomas Mott sg borne dropped with neglect of duty remaining for next hearing.
At Forsyth Willard the man who grows astonishes Atlanta audiences with dramatic elongation while Clown Seal and Veranda cabaret acts entertain. At the Georgian Marguerite Clark’s Maly Make Believe draws packed houses with Miss Clark hailed as charming. The Strand presents Hamilton Revelle and Marguerite Snow in The Half Million Bride, a five part mystery. Piedmont features The Dumb Girl of Portici with Pavlova and lavish production values. At the Grand Margaret Gibson shines in Nadie in The Leopard's Bride with animal footage and dramatic peril.
DeKalb county voters will vote today for county officials for the first time under a new law granting four year terms. A majority vote is required to elect when three or more candidates seek the office.
A run-off election is required if no candidate wins a majority in office races. Tax assessor and tax receiver appear headed for a very close finish with May 3 as the likely run-off date. Edgewood Oneida Hills and East Atlanta voters will participate.
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