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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1912
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Dr Brannon s Favorite Liver Tonic as a gentle, permanent aid for liver and bowel function. It claims to rebuild run down systems, improve digestion, blood quality and energy, with a personal guarantee from Rebecca C Brannon M D of Atlanta and availability at drug stores and Dr Brannon Compty Atlanta Ga.
Mrs Laura Walker sues the Piedmont Hotel for 10000 alleging the hotel detective and a city officer entered her room while she was undressed after a midnight knock, searched the room, claimed a man was present, then left. She says the incident caused humiliation, nervous distress, and injuries.
In Thomasville Georgia J W L Yates’s diamond ring worth 1000 dollars and Harry Wyche’s ring worth 175 dollars plus cash were stolen after a party. Mays Yates the younger brother was arrested and confessed to drugging the two men and stealing the rings while they slept. He kept knockout drops in a bottle found on him and worked as an automobile delivery man.
The Jones clan plans its annual reunion August 30 at Grant Park with a basket dinner and speeches. W P Jones of Forest Park serves as secretary and J J Jones chairs the entertainment committee. An active member said about 300 are expected, more if all Joneses attend.
Mayor Crowder announced an open investigation into charges by Alderman R J Searcy that Chief Claude B Allen and Assistant Chief David Ruffin levied tribute on occupants of illegal resorts. The police committee will begin probing Tuesday.
Walker defends actions saying the detective did not force entry, he rapped and was admitted. He asserts no fear of consequences or the suit’s outcome.
Mrs Dora F Ritchie filed for divorce from James A Ritchie claiming he misrepresented himself as single and unencumbered when they wed on April 12 The first wife was still contesting a divorce in Fulton Superior Court and Ritchie allegedly concealed this up to July 8 when she left him for good Fire in Cleburne Texas caused by an oil tank explosion in Santa Fe shops destroyed coaches and cars with an estimated 250000 loss A W Campbell a boiler maker was believed fatally injured and apprentice Walter Correin was slightly burned.
Miss Evelyn Clay, daughter of the late Senator A. Clay, unveiled the marble statue in Cobb County's city park, as thousands gathered for the ceremony. Congressman Brantley and Bishop Candler spoke, the Gem City band played, and the monument was funded by a popular subscription led by 200 citizens.
Annual outing for Atlanta retail grocers and butchers will take place at Borden Springs Alabama on Thursday August 15. A special train will meet the Seaboard line to transport attendees to the event.
Rev Henry M Quillian and his family aided by Miss Anna Quillian and John W Quillian halted a burly negro burglar at 3 30 yesterday morning at 18 Walker Street The intruder George Wright of Gastonia NC admitted the burglary and assault and battery and was bound over by Recorder Broyles The pastor aged yet athletic maintained control during the struggle
The Proctor creek sewage disposal plant is completed and fully equipped to handle all city waste. A planned Monday test was halted by a leaking manhole, delaying activation for several days. Engineer Seville from New York, representing Dr. Rudolph Hering, called the plant satisfactory and adequate for required work.
After a Miami to Montreal and back run, Mr. C. J. Martin Mrs. C. J. Martin and A. J. Sheldon of Miami report Georgia roads superior to most states from Gulf to lakes. They noted few tire problems, worst segments Nashville to Chattanooga and Marionsville to Roanoke, and plan a California trip next summer.
Augusta August 12. Frank Bussey, a Black man, was fatally wounded near Augusta when found in George Walker's chicken house at 1 am. Walker, awakened by loud cackling, fired a shot after a voice in the yard then shot Bussey in the chest, leaving him mortally injured within hours.
In Towa City near Davenport an 11-year-old girl delivered an 8-pound healthy baby at University hospital. Hospital officials did not disclose the mother's name.
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