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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1921

Page

12

Mrs Margerst Blount Kimbro Announces Daughter’s Marriage

Mrs Margerst Blount Kimbro announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret Anne to Falwin Charles Pross of Los Angeles California. The ceremony was Saturday morning July 30 at Sacred Heart church with Rev Father Horton officiating. They will reside in Los Angeles after a wedding trip through the West.

Kimibro—Press Margerst Blount Kimbro Margaret Anne Falwin Charles Pross Los Angeles Cal Sacred Heart Church Father Horton West Pross

Elizabeth Mather offers individual training for deaf pupils

Elizabeth Mather announces a new home at 65 East Fourteenth Street to provide one on one schooling for high school and grade pupils who are deaf. Registration for entrance is Wednesday August 31 from 9 to 12 and school opens Wednesday September 7. For information contact Miss Blanche Grosbee Loveridge at 65 East Fourteenth Street Hemlock 6291.

Elizabeth Mather East Fourteenth Street Blanche Grosbee Loveridge Fast Fourteenth Hemlock

Atlantic City trip notes and social visits update

A long list of social notices reports Mrs F B Rawlings of Sandersville visiting the Georgia, Governor and Mrs Wardwick at the Georgian Terrace. Nell Candler in New York. Mrs Karl Watson hosting Mrs Walter Conway of Jacksonville. Miss Anne Davis of Birmingham visiting Mollie Winer in Atlanta. Miss Mary Standard traveling to Denver then western cities. families and friends traveling to Asheville Grove Park Inn and Atlantic City. multiple motor trips, visits to New York, and upcoming engagements linked to Inman Park, Pablo Beach, Montgomery, Mobile, and other Georgia locales.

Nell Candler New York Karl Watson Walter H. Conway Jacksonvil Fla Misa Anne,Davis Birmingham Ala Misa Mollie Winer Capitol Avenue Oe. C. Berry Clayton Ivan Aller Ivan Alten Baltimore Charles M. Hayes Myrtle Street J. A. Wheeler Pablo Beach F. J. Lawler Willie Lee Hardwicl Dorothea Misselhom Montgomery M ‘Obile Ashby Jones Atlanta Ebrone Dr. Jones Aisa Katharine Haverty Mirian Dunbar Augusta

Banquet Planned by Schiller Friends at Capital City Club

Ed Schiller, southern representative, faces pressure from a large circle of associates as a surprise banquet is arranged at the Capital City Club tonight. The event aims for informality with no speeches while Governor Hardwick and Key are expected to attend. about one hundred Schiller supporters will be invited.

Ed Schiller Schiler Capital City Frien Lin Jf Pens The Agements |Committee Julian’ Bo

Prohi Agent Bergstrom Heads to New Orleans

Washington prohibition agent Ly Bergstrom, brother of Andrew M. Bergstrom of Citizens and Southern Bank, traveled through Atlanta en route to New Orleans to inspect counterfeit beer products.

Ly Bergestrom Edneratedarsis Washington Atlanta New Orleans Mr. Bergstrom Andrew M. Bergstrom Citizens and Southern’ Bank

Siamese Twin Watermelon Stuns Dacula Grower

R A Bailey of Dacula in Gwinnett County brought a remarkable watermelon to The Constitution office. The fruit grew from one stem and was joined along most of its length, appearing as a Siamese twin on the vine. Bailey notes it as a freak of plant life, with others in the watermelon world agreeing it is one of a kind and notably humorous.

R. A. Bailey Dacula Gwinnett County Tne Constitution Office Bailey Price AL Bailey

Five Cent Fare Base To Be Heard Again

Rehearing in Georgia five cent fare base cases from College Park and Decatur is scheduled. Justices Atkinson and Hill disclosed conflicts due to stockholders in Georgia Railway and Power. Gov Hardwick named Judges Maeldrim and Wright to sit with next week’s hearing.

College Park Decatur Supreme Court Atkinson Hill Thomas W. Hardwick Georgia Railway and Power Company Hardwick Peter Maeldrim Savannah Moses Wright Rome City of Fulton

Report of Roy Dorsey Shows 1991 Income

The report of Roy Dorsey, solicitor of the city criminal court of Atlanta, for the second quarter of 1991 shows that the income of his office was 9150.05 dollars. Of this amount 529.96 dollars was net income and 3720.10 dollars expenses. Solvent costs amounted to 5947.71 dollars and Insolvent costs

Roy Dorsey City Criminl Court of Atlanta the Comptroller-General

Garner and Wardlaw Pay Entrance Fees

Sherman C. R. Garner of the Fifth ward, seeking re election, paid his entrance fee Tuesday unopposed until George Harris, a Mechanic, entered the race. Harris, a new challenger, is from Marietta Street and has lived in the fifth ward thirty years. Sam Wardlaw, seeking re election in the first ward delegation, also paid his entrance fee Tuesday.

Sherman C. R. Garner Fifth Ward George Harris Marietta Street Board of Police Commissioners Sam Wardlaw First Ward

Camp Builds Giant Bridge in Florida

E. V. Camp of Atlanta, consulting engineer, returned after planning and supervising the Charlotte Harbor bridge from Charlotte Harbor to Punta Gorda Fla. It is the longest concrete highway bridge in the Southeast. Construction began in 1917 at a cost between 175000 and 200000 dollars.

Atlanta Charlotte Harbor Punta Gorda Fla

Pupils of Slaton School Stage Notable Play for Church Fund

Monday evening performance by Mrs Lillis Caldwell classes from Slaton School on Grant Street drew a large crowd. An able cast with notable technique presented the play in the Slaton school auditorium to support Georgia Avenue Presbyterian church. Proceeds from the first show will fund church projects and another performance is planned soon.

Lillis D. Caldwell Slaton School Grant Street Georgia Avenue Georgia Avenue Presbyan Eatsum Alee

Phillips Legion to Meet Reunion in August

Phillips legion veterans led by Wafford's brigade plan annual reunion at Sennesaw on August 10. Secretary H. J. McCormick of Mexison reports record attendance expected.

Phillips Legion Phillips’ Legion Wafford's Brigade Confederate Veterans Sennesaw H. J. McCormick Mexison

English American Friendships Urged At Rotary Dinner

At a banquet atop Ansley hotel, A3 Adams of Atlanta urged stronger ties between Americans and residents of Britain and Ireland, saying friendship underpins future civilization. Speakers noted England’s tenacity and the Irish question, while praise for Adams’ Edinburgh speech circulated in Scottish and English papers.

America British Isles France Adams Atlanta International Association Atlanta Club Ansley Hotel Mr. Adams Rotary Longdon Rotary Club Charles M. Marshall Tom Law Marshall Louis D. Hicks Georgia England Ireland Eugene Harrington Edinburgh Scotland Law Walter Ballard Kendall Weinlger

Cooler Weather Forecast For Today By Local Forecaster

Local forecaster C F von Herrmann predicted considerably cooler weather today with a strong chance of light afternoon showers. He noted Monday reached 97.1 degrees while Tuesday was 92 and morning readings stood at 74, with expectations of continued cooling even if showers do not materialize.

FL von Herrmann Mr. von, Herrman

Physician Directed To Examine Prisoner In White Slave Case

United States Commissioner James E Brown ordered physicians at Fulton Tower to examine W J Clements confined there to determine if his illness is genuine or feigned Involving Lily Collins alias Lily Dove a young white woman brought from Florida to Atlanta and other Georgia cities in violation of the Mann Act The woman is held as a material witness and denies paying her own fare

United States James E. Brown Fulton Tower Clements Chdstain Department of Justice Lily Collins Lily Dove Florida Atlanta Georgia

East Point Shrine Club Equips Rooms In Masonic Temple

East Point Shrine Club, organized under Yaar-2b temple, has equipped its club rooms in the new East Point Masonic temple and is growing rapidly, per president E. L. Humphries. Officers elected include Dr. J. H. Hodges as vice president, Fred M. Couch as secretary treasurer, and W. P. Middlebrooke as sergeant at arms. Regular meetings are on the second Wednesday each month, with a reception planned for Potentate Henry G. Heinz and his divan.

East. Point Shrine Club East Point Masonic Temple E. L. Humphries J.H. Hodges Fred M. Couch W. P. Middlebrooke Henry G. Heinz Roe

Georgia fairs list 25 events with dates for 1921

A list released by the Association of Georgia Fairs outlines 25 fairs across the state with proposed dates for the 1921 season. Several fairs are canceled this year due to conditions nearby, but many organizers plan to hold fairs as usual, with new groups filling spots left vacant.

Georgia Trath Association of Georgia Toombs County Albany-South Georgia Fair Association Albany Applin County Fair Association Haxtty Athens East Georgia Fair Washington Farmers’ Agriculgint Air Bremen Valdaste Georgia State Fair Association Macon Griffin-Spalding County Fair Association Griffin Grinnett County Fair Association Lawrenceville Hancock County Fair Association Spartan Johnson Couny Fair Association Wrightavile Monroe County Fair Association Forsyth Morgan County Fair Association Madison Murray County Fair, Association Eton Gainesville Winder Rome Dallas Rockdale Conyers Sal Fannah Donaldgonville Atlanta Reidsville Dublin Walker County Fair Agsociation Lafayette Nobret Washington County Fair Association Sandersville Western Georgia Fair Association LaGrange Whitfield County Fair Association Dalton Warren County Warrenton Wilcox Rochelle

First Plan Offered for Big New Spring Street Viaduct

The initial tentative plan for the Spring Street viaduct was presented to Mayor Key by Spiker & Lose. The concrete and steel design includes a 44 foot driveway and spans 2,000 feet. The planning commission will evaluate all submitted plans and forward the best to the bond commission, then to city council for final approval.

Spring Street Mayor Key Focal Architectural Spiker & Lose City Planning Commission Bond Commission City Council

Sinn Fein kills aunt of Savannah woman in Cork incident

Savannah Ga August 2 Special Mrs J W Lindsey described as sister of a Cork landowner widow and aunt of Wallace Durant of Savannah was kidnapped from Coachford last February and her home burned. One letter reached Savannah after her capture and before news of her execution by Sinn Fein was announced.

Savannah J. W. Lindsey London

Peddler of liquor given limit of law implied in ruling

Reeves, a white man, was convicted of selling liquor and sentenced by Judge John D. Humphries to 12 months on the chain gang, plus a fine. The judge indicated a tough stance on liquor traffic in Atlanta. Reeves previously admitted to a car theft and claimed the owner let him haul liquor from the mountains. A large whiskey stash belonging to Reeves was found in Mrs Theodore Sichter’s chicken house off Peach Tree road near Seaboard Air Line road.

Ry Reeves John D. Humin Superior Court Steeves Peachree Road Seaboard Air Line Road

Plans Prepared For No Accident Week in Atlanta

The Junius chamber of commerce announces Safety-First and NoAccident week set for August 7-13 with civic and corporate support. Events include Safety Sunday sermons, 20 000 safety first buttons and 10 000 pamphlets distributed by boy scouts, a mock burial of carelessness, and a parade. Atlanta leads avoiding accidents, with 217 deaths per 100 000 and higher than similar cities. A film Careless America will screen downtown, and Mayor Key will issue an official proclamation designating No Accident Week.

Junius Chamber of Commerce Boy Scouts Roy le Craw safety first_ committee Uptown Augene Qherdorfer, Jr J. C. Robinson Junior Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Nashville New Orleans Robinson Key

Oakland Motor Car Company Takes Over Oakland Franchise

R H Martin secretary treasurer and general manager of the Southern Oakland company announced the sale of their franchise to the Oakland Motor Car company effective August 1. The Oakland Motor Car company will distribute Oakland cars in the southeastern states with the same organization, while the Southern Oakland company is liquidated. Martin will focus on the Southeastern G M C Track company. he remains connected to Atlanta and the southeast, with rumors of a future distribution role elsewhere. Franklin praise for his industry leadership highlights his roles in local automobile associations and his broad southeast influence.

R. H. Martin Southern Oakland Company Oakland Motor Car Company Oakland Speazier and Distributing Oakland Company Martin Southeastern G-M-C Atlanta Southeast Mr. Martin Automobile Row Automobile Men of the Atlanta’ Automobile Association Georgia Automotive’ Dealers Association Elosa

Denied Making Sale Realtor Enters Suit in Georgia

In DeKalb County Superior Court Glenn A. Ellis a realty agent sues George L. Edwardes and Mia Annie G. Edwards for 10000 damages alleging a private sale of property to G. F. Carnes for 4950 after listing with Brown & Crutchfield in the Candler Building Atlanta. An injunction to halt the deed was also requested.

Decatur DeKalb County Superior Court Glenn A. Ellis George L. Edwardes Mia Annie G. Edwards DeKalb County Edwards G. F. Carnes Brown & Crutchfield Candler Atlanta Carnes Brown & Crutchfield and Ellis

Two Women Die In Limousine Crash In New Jersey

A limousine carrying a Louisville Kentucky touring party overturned on the Lincoln highway between Franklin Park and Ten Mile Run near New Brunswick. Miss Della Money and Mrs Edward Pierson were killed. Mr Pierson and Mr and Mrs W G Stiglitz were injured as the party returning from New England to Philadelphia skidded on a curve.

New Brunswick N. J Loulaville Lincoln Highway Franklin Park

Robbers Loot Freight Trains in Middle Georgia

In Middle Georgia robbers have halted freight trains by cutting air brakes, looting cars, and directing locomotives. Attacks on Savannah trains of Central of Georgia have occurred near Gordon and Griswoldville, with crews threatened and a car containing bacon targeted. Special agents pursue leads with no solid clues.

Macon Snecia Middle Georgia Savannah Central of Georgia Railway Gordon Griswoldville Mogul

Street Car Service Ended in Des Moines by Court Order

Des Moines observers report Federal Judge Martin J Wade ordered street car service stopped at midnight Wednesday after foreclosure proceedings. Receivers were appointed to represent bondholders and the city prepares a permanent bus line. The street car company’s affairs have long been a court matter in Des Moines.

Des Moines

Georgia oil inspection funds linked to court order

Raymond M. Demere doing business as American Oil Company filed suit in Fulton Superior Court challenging state oil inspection laws as unconstitutional and seeking to enjoin Georgia officials from turning inspection fee money over to the state treasury. Judge Belt ordered funds deposited in Atlanta National Bank under custodian Mill with monthly sworn reports and a $5,000 bond.

State of Georgia Upli Supreme ‘Court of the United States Texas Oil Company J. J. Brown Raymond M. Demere San Yannah American Oil Company Fulton Euperior J. J. Holloway W. A A. Speer George W. Heriot Chatham County George L. Belt P. H. Mil Atlanta National Bank Atlanta Mill Spalding, MacDougald and Sibley Ofl Company

Collision Suit for Damages Over Fatal Georgia Collision

Ea McMichael a Fulton County boiler maker for Central of Georgia filed a 310000 damages suit in Fulton Superior Court alleging severe injuries from a collision near Fort McPherson involving the Central of Georgia Jonesboro Special and another automobile. He claims driver carelessness of the engineer caused the accident while he rode in a coach.

Central of Georgia Jonesboro Fort McPherson Fulton Superior Court Ea McMichael

Summer trips to the East via Savannah and ship

Central of Georgia promotion outlines a route to Savannah then by ship to Baltimore Boston New York and Philadelphia with reservations through W. H. Fogg Atlanta agent. Also notes a Wilkinson county cotton field failing to yield under two feet high plants and urges calcium arsenate control of weevils with Feeny Hand dusters and Culver & Kidd advertising Milledgeville.

Central of Georgia Savannah Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia W. H. Fogg Central of Georgian Ry Healey Bidg Atlanta Wilkinson County Dixie Feeny Milledgeville Culver & Kidd, Inc

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