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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1912
Page
41
Keith Vaudeville at the Forsyth presents a lively program headlined by George Primrose and his dancing boys. The revue promises harmony and variety as other numbers entertain in the popular playhouse this week.
The Forsyth presents a star studded bill with Lane and Donnell the comedy acrobats, Helen Trix the sing song comedienne, Black Face Eddie Ross, and from Paris A Night in Paris. Also George Herman and Merion Shirley in The Mysterious Masquerader and Amelia Bingham in Big Momenta from Ble Pleye for April 29. The program features a balanced lineup with operatic and vaudeville offerings and returns of popular acts.
An advertisement extols Capudine as a cure for headaches arising from heat cold nerves or overstrain and urges use for relief. In theater news George Sidney returns to the Lyric this week in Busy Izzy a tuneful comedy praised for its improved showing compared with last year.
The Lyric and Bijou present a strong vaudeville slate with Busy Izzy at the Lyric and four standout acts at the Bijou. Busy Izzy runs all week with matinees and popular prices. The Bijou bills feature the Marmeen Four in musical oddities, Harrison Jones the cartecniat, Usher and Whitewiff, and Henshaw and Graham with a full motion picture lineup each show. Matinees 2:30 and 4, night shows 7:30 and 9.
Brunswick Ga April 20 Special The Glynn county officers primary coincides with the presidential preference vote May 1, with sparse opposition. Sheriff W H Berrie faces a challenger R M Brown. L R Akin and J A Butts contend for the legislature while B A Fahm and John S Dubberly contest the receiver of returns post. Three candidates for ordinary J J Spears Jo T Lambright and incumbent Edwin W Dart seek the nomination. Hiram J Read and R S Files face no opposition for assessor and county treasurer. GA He Jennings seeks coroner. H F duBignon runs for clerk of superior court. Registration nears 800 names.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that existing freight rates from New York points to the south discriminated against Columbia South Carolina and favored Augusta Georgia. An order requires equal rates to both cities for apples and vegetables, changing prior imbalances.
Penney, 38, Associated Press operator at The News and Courier, was found dead with a bullet wound to the temple this morning at the Lounge Men's Christian Association building in Charleston. He had been despondent for some time and came from Abbeville. The coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow.
Washington April 20 interstate commerce commission decisions set that carload rates from Texas points to southeastern destinations be 5 cents per hundred pounds lower than the lowest local rate combination. Rail and water rates from Houston to Boston and other eastern cities are not discriminatory versus New Orleans rates. Uniform rates on rough and, clean rice from Texas points to New Orleans do not unduly discriminate against a New Orleans miller.
Sparta Ga April 20 Special The Tenth District Agricultural school reports a prosperous term after a fire destroyed the main building but a modern replacement has boosted attendance and work. The district sees the school as proven, with closing exercises scheduled including a June 2 sermon by Rev B H F Dempsey and a June 3 faculty program.
The notice lists a June schedule for graduating classes with events on June 4 and June 5. Activities include an industrial exhibit at 10739 a m and commencement exercises with certificate delivery. Judge Henry C Hammond of Augusta will deliver the literary address.
A 70 year old veteran was convicted of manslaughter for killing his 71 year old brother John Davis last year in Houston. Reuben Davis, described as a Confederate veteran, was sentenced to six months in prison and a $1000 fine. The killing stemmed from a long standing feud between the brothers.
New York April 20 Mary Maddern, long associated with English theater and aunt to Mrs Fiske, died at her home after a long illness. She had been a member of the company for years and was well known in theatrical circles.
Reviewers praise Bugg Tzzy as a rollicking musical comedy with lively pace and continuous energy. The show keeps momentum and avoids dull moments as it swings into action, delivering zestful entertainment.
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