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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1915

Page

2

Inspections Planned by Atlanta Public Schools

The Atlanta Public Schools reorganizes its inspection department with Dr Adkins leading and a nurse assisting. Inspections run from August 23 to September 10 at various school buildings to detect hidden defects in children before the September term. Parents may use family physicians if preferred and will receive inspection cards to fill.

Yee Department of Inspection Atlanta AéKing Adkins Adwins

Peruna Testimonials Reach Across States for Stomach Relief

Reports from Easton Pennsylvania and Kansas claim Peruna cured chronic stomach troubles. William atraum, 1023 Spruce St, says two bottles sufficed. William Follis of Maryetta reports twenty five years added. Mr Henderson of Jocksville says gums bled before Peruna, now improved after three months.

Atraum Spruce St Easton William Follis Maryetta Kas

Cedarcroft Sanitarium Promises Drug Cure Guarantee

Nashville Tenn adv offers Cedarcroft Sanitarium treatment for morphine and other addictions with a bank deposit guarantee. Dr Power Gribble claims no withdrawal pain and no forced drug withdrawal, promising a cure and home treatment options with a mailed booklet. Patients deposited for future care and cure, underwritten by Union Bank and Trust.

Nashville Tent F. CC. Stratton Union Bank and Trust Con Bary Cepanon Tenn Cedarcroft Interfun Ws Cedarcroft Sanitarium Power Gribble Gribble Alonso Cedarcroft Sanitarium Station 5

Fragmentary notice hints at September meeting plans

A damaged OCR fragment references a September date and a 8 PM meeting time. It mentions Gatemith, Forrest Avenue, and Slaten in unclear context. Names and specifics are illegible, but the piece appears to be a local public notice or calendar item with a deadline and venue.

Aaredey Wien Waite Forrest Avenue

Officials Enjoy Annual Barbecue at the Almshouse

About two hundred county and city officials attended War den A Q Turner s annual barbecue at Fulton county almshouse beyond Buckhead. The event highlighted the institution s 300 acre estate with cultivated fields and brick buildings for about two hundred inmates. The county operates a private plant powering heated and lit facilities for white and colored inmates and maintains a macadam road to and through the property. Ward en Turner urged inmates to use time for county interests and offered work to those willing to contribute.

A. Q Turner Fulton County Buckhead Turner Almahouse

Clarke County lends convicts to road work near Athens

Athens Ga August 14 Extraordinary highway progress boosts two new routes from the east into Atlanta. Clarke county with a 7400 fund joins Madison county on the Danielsville road now lending fifteen convicts to finish a 19 mile lap between Athens and Biberton. Elbertonians gain a direct Atlanta route via Athens. Clarke and Oglethorpe plan a new road on the Oglethorpe stretch toward the Augusta Athens line.

Athens Atlanta Clarke County Madison Danielsville Chi E Bi_berton Aibert Oglesby Madison County Elbertonians Clarke Athesia

Music at Parks: Sunday Concerts at Grant and Piedmont

The usual Sunday afternoon band concerts at Grant and Piedmont parks start at 3:30 p.m. Conductors CE Barber at Piedmont and J P Matheissen at Grant Park lead selections including marches, overtures, waltzes, and two-steps with pieces such as By Power of Right and Lucrezia Borgia amid a varied program for local listeners.

Grant and Piedmont Piedmont Parks CE Barber J P. Matheissen Grantpark Fieiment Fark Power of Right Esberser Re ‘Waltzen Fox Trot Eborts Labs Trak

Lacy Succeeds Bryant At National Cemetery

Americus reports a change in national cemetery leadership. H C Lacy will succeed Bryant at Andersonville with Bryant remaining until the arrival of the new superintendent. The transfer is set for August 36 and follows Lacy’s prior service at a different national cemetery.

Lacy Bryant National Cemetery Americus Bene Merlot Andersonville Little Rock H.C Lacy Haleigh

Augusta Chinaman Attacked In Home

Lec Chang, a Chinese grocer in Augusta, Ga, was found with two scalp wounds and a gash over his eye in his store. He says an unknown assailant struck him three times at the back porch late Thursday night. He lay seven hours before discovery and no suspect is named.

Auguste Lec Chang

Library Tables In Friday Fresh Oval Top Designs

A new shipment of Library Tables arrives Friday featuring oval tops and curved supports. The new styles are described as the handsomest yet and are expected to appeal to shoppers seeking refined furnishings.

Linoleums Sale Slashes Prices Across Stock

Linoleums closing out with prices cut in half on some items and reduced by a third or a quarter on others. Deals target remaining stock as store clears inventory.

New Insurance Firm Rauschenberg and Todd Form in Atlanta

Rauschenberg and Todd arc fd have organized a new insurance agency in Atlanta and moved to 1218 19 Atlanta National Bank building. Chris A. Rauschenberg brings twelve years in the field and broad knowledge while Henry W. Todd, son of Dr JS Todd, has banking background and strong local ties. The firm will write fire, casualty, accident health and automobile insurance and begin operations next week.

Rauschenberg & Todd Atlanta Henry W. Todd JS Todd Ratucherberg van Dorn

Father of Wife of Dr Atkinson Dies Last Week

Word was received of the death of Mrs Atkinson's father, Derflinger, dean of St Phitty Cathedral, Me. He owned large milling interests. The dispatch states Dr Atkinson officiated at the funeral, held Saturday, and he was buried in Greenwend Cemetery, Brook.

R. Atkinson St. Phitty’ Cathedral Derflinger White Mila

LaGrange Foreman Jailed for Assault and Battery with Intent to Murder

LaGrange Georgia August 14 Special A L Smith foreman on the cotton mills project is jailed in Troup County on charges of assault and battery with intent to murder W Hawkins a worker in his squad. A fight broke out over Hawkins handling his group. Smith allegedly struck Hawkins with a walking stick breaking both arms and causing facial and head injuries.

LaGrange A. L. Smith Troup County W. Hawkins Bowen Smith Pitts Hawking

John Hays Found Guilty of Bigamy in Jefferson

In Jefferson on August 14 special report John Hays a white man from Jackson County was found guilty of bigamy. The court recommended punishment on a misdemeanor and he was fined 150 dollars.

Jefferson, GH John Hays Jackson County

Cripple Nears Death in Piedmont Waters

A three and a half year old boy, H. C. Ansley, nearly drowned in Piedmont lake Saturday. Driver A. M. Trammell and Grady hospital ambulance crew sped to the scene. Doctors Bird and McElroy resuscitated him with a pulmotor and he was taken to Grady Hospital in good condition. He is expected to be home in a few days.

A. M. Trammell Bird and McElroy Grady Hospital Ambulance Corps H. C. Ansley S Ripple Piedmont Lake Pormwall Street Grady Hospital Harry ‘Walker Ansley

Bellwood theater opens on Marietta Street with 180 seats

Announcement from Mobil dated August 14 states John Bose has been promoted to superintendent of the Louisville division of the system. The Bellwood cinema on Marietta Street near Ballard is nearing opening, promising entertainment closer to a thickly settled neighborhood. The new theater will seat about 180 and will secure a technique for film displays under existing arrangements.

Bellwood Moving Picture Cour ‘Oection Marietta Street Ballrhe Bulwood John@Bose Mobil John An Pein Loulaville Nyatem Turner

McFarland Agency Offers September City Tours

The McFarland Tourist Agency of Atlanta lists several September tour specials including a three week movement at a low cost and a de luxe 30 day trip from Atlanta to Mexico priced at 229.75. The agency notes it has already handled hundreds of tours and is arranging these movements for the month.

Mary Bitch McFarland Tourist Agency Atlanta Naca Mexico

Georgian Open Today For Veterans Benefit

Veterans benefit event at Georgian Open today aims to support veterans with camp activities and community outreach. Organizers emphasize public access to information and assistance, inviting local residents to participate and learn about available services.

Sermon Preview by Rev Ellis at Walker Street Church

Rev H J Ellis chaplain of the house of representatives will presign at the ne oclerk service of Walker Street Methodist church. The pastor Rev A Eo aansburn will preach at the evening services.

H. J. Ellis H J Elli House of Representatives Walker Street Methodist Church A Eo Aansburn

Three Overstreet Brothers Held on Murder Charge

Taft Iver and Preston Overstreet, white brothers, are jailed on murder charges in Dade City after an ambush near town that killed Scott and wounded Elmore Tucker. Police moved the men for safekeeping as the victims arrived by wagon before being fired upon.

Camps Fis Taft Iver Preston Overstreet Scott Elmore Tucker Dade City Tucker Fred

Jewels Recovered From Eastland After Restoration

Three bushels of jewel purses and small personal items stolen among Eastland disaster victims were recovered when the ship was raised to the keel today. The find, reported by Chicas on August 24, includes Hermesco belongings identified as property of victims.

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