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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
13
Richmond social notes list Miss Ellora Chapin and Mrs. C C Jones visiting relatives for grand opera week. Among others, Birmingham and Oxford visitors, multiple guests for opera, Easter plans, illnesses, and teas fill the Georgian Terrace and nearby homes. Waycross to Athens and Macon ties appear with many local families hosting and traveling for events.
Spalding Jr arrives from Cleveland to visit her mother Mrs James Prince and will visit Mrs Jack Spalding later. JF Judge and Mrs Arthur Fowell take possession of a new home on Peachtree road Saturday. Mrs Chandler of Athens to guest Miss Iftie Boykin for Opera Week. Mrs George Wight visiting Memphis Tennessee and Mississippi. Mr and Mrs S H Rumph of Marshallville attend grand opera week with Mrs Warren Grice. Mrs Waring Carrington of Charleston visiting Mrs Gilham Morrow. Mrs T Bertran Norris of Baltimore to be the CN Fort. Arr and Mrs Joseph Raine announce the birth of a son named after his maternal grandfather.
Bainbridge Ga April 23 Special All southwest Georgia Shrinerdom gathered in Bainbridge and controlled the town from morning till after midnight. The police were confined in jail and nobles from Savannah and other cities wore fezzes throughout the day. A parade and ceremonial session drew many notables from Bainbridge and nearby towns.
Sandersville Ga April 23 Special B Lee Warthen aged 87 said to be Washington county s oldest and wealthiest citizen died here last night and was buried at Warthen Ga this afternoon He owned Herndans barber shop and adjacent buildings plus other holdings in Atlanta He gave 20000 for Meriden s property years ago and refused 150000 for it two years ago He was a director of the Sandersville Tennille railroad and many other enterprises Survived by two sisters Mrs A Freeman of Fort Gaines and Mrs Ada Warthen of Fayetteville two brothers George D Warthen of this city and Elisha Warthen of Warthen Ga town named after this father The funeral was attended by hundreds of citizens from all parts of the state His will not yet published but it is thought George 2 Watthew will come into possession of the Atlanta property he himself owning considerable property there
Atlanta council committee eyes 1915 budget as board debates free school library. Commissioner Terrell cites yearly $11,000 in book rents. mayor Woodward backs reuse of surplus books. Board opposes publisher discounts to aid dealers and seeks uniform discounts for Atlanta.
Washington April 23 Special William J Harris plans a formal gubernatorial bid within days. He aims to meet President Wilson to gauge opposition to resigning his post in June 1915 if elected. Harris says his campaign headquarter display shows broad Georgia support with 1000 letters from every county. He预计 a strong personal friend network backing him. No word yet from Representative Gordon Lee on his plans.
Georges TR Brown Jr of Carrollton Ga appeared before Judge Newman seeking admission to the federal courts. The application was approved by Judge Newman and registered by Deputy Clark John Dean Steward of the Carrollton bar.
Miss Elizabeth Kempton, head of the Pan-Hellenic of Atlanta, with ten co workers, will speak in Atlanta wards to promote the bond issue for a new hospital. They plan school talks to explain citizenship and will give children Grady hospital buttons urging fathers to vote May 5. The group aims to continue support for nurses and hospital training after passage. Members assisting include Elizabeth Hines and several others from local sororities. The Pan Hellenic, a coalition of college sororities, meets at the University Club and numbers about 400 members.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows plans one of its largest Atlanta gatherings next Sunday for the ninety-fifth anniversary. A parade forms at 3 p.m. at Broad and Alabama, led by Grand Marshal Captain H. C. Hall, proceeding to First Presbyterian Church on Washington Street for a 2:30 p.m. service with special music directed by Professor Joseph McLean.
Members of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce are invited to hear Dr Arthur D Call of Washington DC, director of the American Peace Society, speak this afternoon at 4 in the Piedmont hotel convention hall. The Georgia Peace Society will meet today.
Ed Murray an alleged suspect in a recent Fairburn Georgia safe robbery was released from police headquarters after authorities failed to identify him and established his innocence. He had been arrested by Plain Clothes Sergeant George Bullard and Patrolman D. Shaw.
Limited time remains to claim tickets for Grand Opera. Single-seat sales move Saturday from Phillips & Crew and Cable Piano to the Auditorium. Patrons with reservations must call for them by noon Saturday or risk losing hearing opportunity and having seats resold.
Moultrie Georgia April 22 Special 4 L Johnson head bookkeeper in a Moultrie banking company died at 7 o clock this evening from injuries after a collision with an automobile last night. He rode a motorcycle rapidly through a residence section following an automobile. The car swerved right and before he could stop his wheel the machine was struck with terrific force. He was cut and bruised about the head and was not thought seriously injured until a few minutes before his death. His father is Dr A B Johnson of Bowman and besides his father and mother he had several brothers and sisters. He was a very popular young man and his death caused universal sorrow.
James H. Moore editor of The Columbia Record was arrested in Columbia, D.C., on two warrants sworn by Frank W. Blackburn for wilfully and viciously publishing false statements about Cole L. Bicase. He posted a $5,000 bond and awaits trial, with two incidents dated April 16 and April 21, 1914, tied to remarks on a National Guard encampment at Charleston. The state of South Carolina appears as prosecutor.
In Americus Georgia thirty representatives of the Georgia Fire Prevention society conducted inspections of dwellings stores factories theater schools and various buildings to reduce fire risks. They advised occupants and owners on safety and noted inflammable conditions urging prompt fixes with emphasis on rubbish flues chimneys heating and lighting and gasoline handling. A fire drill at Farlow school with 600 pupils demonstrated safe exits in fifty eight seconds for the inspectors.
In Brooks county primary the following were renominated: Knight clerk Wade sheriff Roberts tax collector Harden tax receiver Long treasurer Long judge city court Morris solicitor city court O Neal surveyor Yates commissioner J H Maltoy J J Wilson are the new commissioners elected. Contests were held for sheriff clerk and the commissioners.
A fire at Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York on April 28, likely incendiary, damaged a one and a half story enameling shop away from the main building. The blaze caused minor damage and the strike of 10 knitting shop workers followed the governor Glynn parole bill dispute.
Douthbart Ga April 23 Special The results of the democratic primary here show W S Taylor sheriff no opposition E D Watson tax collector no opposition surveyor W R Rhodes O J Berman coroner H S Page nominated tax receiver over H Knighton incumbent and C G Perryman M W Alitchener renominated treasurer B I W M present clerk was beaten by Lipscomb J XN Taylor third man Very little interest in most races.
The state Eastern Star convention closed after a two day session at the Piedmont hotel with nearly 500 members present. Mrs Willie B Morgan of Molena Ga was elected worthy grand matron and B F Sutton of Macon chosen worthy grand patron. Mrs Rata A Mills addressed delegates and Rosa M Aghby delivered the grand chapter report. Officers were installed last night.
Joseph T. Rucker of Atlanta, New York representative of Sphinx Film, departed League Island on the Moro Castle for Vera Cruz, Mexico. He plans to film from the battleship Georgia and, if expeditions into the interior occur, capture military actions and battles. The footage will be sent directly to Atlanta.
Washington April 23 Special James T Newton of Georgia as present assistant commissioner in the patent office was today nominated by President Wilson as first assistant commissioner of patents to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robert T Frazier In connection with the promotion of Mr Newton the president also nominated Robert T Whitehead of Virginia to be assistant commissioner of patents Mr Newton was appointed to the patent office March 25 1901 as an assistant examiner He was later promoted to be examiner and November 24 last was promoted to be assistant commissioner Butler Toombs of Washington Ga who had been in the census bureau for several years was today given a fire promotion by Director of the Census W J Harris Mr Toombs is a state grand nephew of Robert Toombs
Memorial exercises held in Perry Georgia on a Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. The ceremony gathered local residents for remembrance activities and concluded with a short program recognizing those honored.
An ad touts Tango for Corns as a guaranteed, painless cure that roots out the corn core quickly. It claims immediate drying in two minutes with no pain, swelling, or bandage, and offers a money-back guarantee if not effective. Sold for six cents at all druggists, made by Jacobs' Pharmacy Advanta.
The speech by Colonel EB A Nesbitt of Americus is to inaugurate the event at the courthouse. School children will participate with wreaths and songs suited to the occasion, and Hon Chester Pearce will serve as master of ceremonies.
A historical note on mercolized wax face peeling gaining popularity as a complexion treatment. It claims to remove surface skin gradually to reveal a healthy glow, with nightly application like cold cream and morning washing. It also mentions a cosmetic compound to remove wrinkles at low cost and a suggested face bath preparation.
Mangham La Mrs Lisa Barber returns from Tennessee trip and urges women to try Cardus claiming it cured her after years of weakness. She says two bottles improved her health and she can do all her work again. Cardus touted as the standard woman's tonic aiding over a million women in 36 years.
Educational program in Boston features speakers Currys books and music studies. PhD leaders and professors coach mind-voice techniques at the university venue, with sessions on literature and home studies.
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