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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
4
ES SIG BROS advertises complete evening attire and accessories with full dress and tuxedo suits priced from 32.30 to 50.00, coats 20.00 to 30.00, waistcoats 3.00 to 7.00, shirts 1.50 to 2.00, gloves 1.50, opera hats 6.00, and pearl studs and links. The ad promises ready-to-wear outfits for full or finishing touches.
Captain John F Kiddoo longtime resident of Cuthbert died at his home April 20 after enlisting May 10 1861 and serving in the Fifth Georgia regiment through all its battles He rose from private to captain major and colonel He’s survived by a wife a brother Judge William D Kiddoo and a sister Mrs Patterson aged Hend years The notice also mentions a move of city offices and a local business contact.
Fayetteville Ga April 2 Specials The Fayette County Musical Convention convened Saturday and will be in session two days Professor M Pace of Joyner and other leading singers will attend Mayor R L Armal of Senula presides and expects large attendance Fayette residents cheer these conventions for strong turnout and civic pride
Government plans call for a two story post office building at the corner of Madison and Franklin Streets in Dublin. The contract is to be let on June 5 after tentative plans reviewed earlier, with detailed plans still not finalized and awaiting submission.
A Macon community buzzes over a proposed visit by a root juice scientist to demonstrate a health tonic. Advertisers claim the remedy clears stomach issues, strengthens liver and kidneys, improves digestion and secretion, and relieves indigestion constipation and various female complaints.
The March 1911 Fulton County grand jury urges a central municipal court with a chief judge, salaried justices, and a county-wide office to handle all procedures. It cites 9509 civil cases in six months, calls for compulsory school attendance, and recommends improved records, fireproof vaults, and audits. It praises the county reformatory, condemns current delays, and notes road, almshouse, and pension system reforms.
Chicago April 28 Judge Petit granted writ of habeas corpus for Edward Tilden George Benedict and W C Cummings after they refused to present books to the senate committee probing William Lorimer's U S Senate election. Subpoenas challenged as infirm and lacking oath detail, and lack of authority.
A mass meeting in Dublin Laurens County Georgia on April 28 aims to adopt modern road building methods and raise funds. Bond issuance for road work is proposed after several grand juries urged it. The event is expected to draw a record turnout.
Alabama agents of New York Life pass through Atlanta en route to Richmond for annual meeting. Georgia agents join en route. A B A to run first Jacksonville Tampa excursion May 11 with special trains. Storm delays Southwest trains. Met Opera to use two special trains from Atlanta. Old-Time Meeting planned at Hebron Baptist Church Lawrenceville May first Sunday with Hiram N. Rainey as speaker.
Notices of special rates sent to the grand council as Savannah merchants donate thousands to entertain delegates. Northern officers and a large Atlanta Fulton delegation aim to host the 1912 meeting. Henry W Carey formerly of the University of Michigan is reported dead in Florida.
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