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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
8
Local police were notified that C. V. Young's son, residing at 107 Capitol Avenue, has disappeared. Investigators are analyzing leads and checking nearby areas. No further details are available at this time.
A father reports his 15 year old son Edward left home early Tuesday and has not been heard from. He told police to keep watch for the boy as officers search for him.
Atlanta’s Tag Day raised over 4000 dollars for Sheltering Arms as women of the city coordinated drives to aid mothers who work to support their children. Mrs. F. S. Arkwright, president, noted receipts likely exceed 4000, with broad public and shop girl participation, including five cent pieces and dimes, and significant gifts from all classes. Mrs. W. B. Elkins and Mrs. James Hickey led the Piedmont hotel drive, contributing substantially to the total.
Multiple brief obituaries and death notices from LaGrange, Dalton, and Brunswick Georgia. Entries note Mrs. D M Clower of Centerville died after paralysis, A J Creel of Dalton died aged 63, J F Burson of LaGrange died at 5, Joe Fielding of Brunswick died at Jekyl Island, Mrs J M Wheeler of Atlanta died in hospital, Belle Landers of Hills Park died, H C Younkin of Atlanta died, Frank W Plumb of Columbus died, and a court ruling removes immorality charges against Thomas Mott Osborne of Sing Sing with neglect of duty remaining. Survived by families listed. funeral plans noted where available.
Willard the man who grows dominates the Forsyth bill with six other acts including the Clown Seal and On the Veranda. Nellie V. Nicholls and Marla Lo star in music and tableaux acts. At the Georgian Molly Make-G believe shines with Marguerite Clark. The Strand shows The Half-Million Bride with Hamilton Revelle and Marguerite Snow. The Piedmont features The Dumb Girl of Portici with lavish production, while the Grand presents Margret Gibson in Leopard's Bride with animal scenes from the Bostock show.
DeKalb county voters go to the polls today to elect county officers under a new law creating four year terms. A majority vote is required to elect, with the act outlining procedures for a three or more option.
The article notes that a 24 majority was not obtained in certain races triggering a possible run-off. If required, the May 1 runoff would determine the tax assessor and tax receiver results. Edgewood Oneida Hills and East Atlanta residents are anticipated to vote heavily.
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