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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
10
In Columbus Georgia August 20 special reports note a mercantile house placing a $50000 order with a local cotton mill for towels to be sold in other cities. A $60000 cash purchase of textile goods by the same firm signals a broader trade revival as Labor Day events loom and bank optimism grows.
Dublin, Ga August 30 Special Henry Harris a negro attempted to commit death by own action at the city barracks this afternoon while shackled to begin a ninety day confinement for disorderly conduct Harris borrowed a knife to cut a bandage for a wrist wound but slashed his throat in his cell He received medical attention at once and had a good chance to recover The act stemmed from domestic troubles and a sentence on the street was the ex vigor of the act
Columbus Ga August 0 Special Dr George Stewart Murray a prominent Columbus physician will leave shortly to join the English forces as an army surgeon for the duration of the war. Murray a native of Scotland was abroad last summer and notified English authorities that he would return when needed and he has just received a cablegram advising him to report. Dr Murray has one of the largest and most lucrative practices of any local physician and surgeon and will at once wind up his affairs here. Hill family will accompany him to England.
Louisville Ga August 40 Special Louisville Academy opened this morning with exercises. Principal C H Peay a Vanderbilt graduate leads the staff with Mrs Stella Wright, Miss Andrey Roberts, Miss Marion Arnold, Miss Frances Brimberry as assistants and Miss Julia Warren as music teacher. Prospects are bright for a strong year.
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Macon Ga August 30 Special Alder man Hoy will not run against Mayor Smith and a citizens ticket forms to oppose Smith. Opposition aims for peace and compromise but full aldermanic slate complicates talks. Independent candidate Nabbed for Robbery adds to tensions as Waters Booth arrested for robbery of Crumpy Park drug store and post office. reward posted. Little Ide Belle Humparies nearly died after mistaking antiseptic tablet for candy. child recovering. State Game Warden Arnow relocates to Macon headquarters. plans to use 726 College Street residence starting September 1.
The funeral for Emily N Stewart, who died Saturday, was held at 133 Lee Street West View yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev John H W Purser officiated with pallbearers Calvin Shelverton Stewart McGinty Wil Stewart Jr Bruce Morrison Tom Stewart and A P Stewart Jr. Survived by three sons Fred Stewart A P Stewart and Dod Stewart.
The Big Brothers association will present an entertainment program at 816 Celock in Vaufteville at the Jewish Educational Alliance for the amusement of the Little Brothers their parents and friends. A full program is arranged with committee and full attendance urged.
The Woodmen of the World local camp has formed a brass band now with twenty three members and expects to add more. Rehearsals occur twice weekly with officers including President H EF Nicholls Vice President LM Cornell Secretary Treasurer HR Smith Musical Director HE Michelly Krarign and trustees B OM York LJ Smith and L F Hegwood.
Madison public schools began the fall term this morning with a late attendance showing. Exercises were held in the school auditorium. Short dresses were made by Jw H Baldwin, president of the by- board education, Rev J E Brownlee, Hon M Furlow and others. The school is blessed with brilliant prospects.
The Atlanta Builders Exchange urges Fulton county to build improved convict housing at Bellwood Camp using modern, heated, sanitary units with proper bathing and ventilation. Resolutions, adopted by the Exchange, will be presented to county commissioners asking use of convict labor and a unit plan to avoid overtaxing resources.
Cedartown Georgia August 20 Special Myers former paymaster of the Aragon Mills lately returned surrendered to Sheriff J E Dempsey and attempted suicide in Polk county jail by cutting his arm with a safety razor He had been missing for some time and investigators found he was short a large amount in accounts at Aragon Mills He phoned from Home to be picked up and was jailed awaiting trial He lost a lot of blood but doctors stopped the bleeding and he is expected to recover while a crowd gathered at the jail to learn of the incident
The Jefferson County Sunday School association held its annual convention in Louisville on August 30. Principal speakers included J HL Therrell J W Sims of Atlanta and RB Swain. The crowd filled two churches, the largest on a similar occasion in several years.
J Kanyon of Athena Georgia is in Atlanta for a few days visiting friends. The Willacoochee singing convention held its annual sing at the courthouse with a large crowd from several counties. A barber shop and basket dinner were enjoyed and the Nashville concert band performed an engaging concert in the afternoon.
L Travia Downey of Birmingham, back from Torreon, says the war in Mexico is largely conversational not slaughter by cold steel. He claims reports of battle losses are inflated by war faction censors and that Torreon changes involve yelling shooting running and later mingling and felicitation by both sides. He notes repeated cycles of takeover and retreat by the opposing forces.
Postmaster Rolling Jones convened 200 afternoon shift workers on the Atlanta main floor to read a Washington memo praising their performance. He noted a rise in receipts since August 19 and a $4,300 gain over the same ten days in 1914, despite wartime conditions and earlier declines. The talk marked the first such assembly by a local postmaster.
Columbus Georgia August 20 Special Howell and four others faced recorders court tied to a disturbance sparked by a photograph of a lynching. Sokolow and Les were involved in the dispute over the image. Day Tomlin and Howell jailed, with Howell later released on $200 bond as a police guard stood watch after a crowd gathered and an attempt to burn Sokolow’s store was reported.
Police think John Turnipseed a Black man in custody aided a gang burglarizing small gro cery stores over recent weeks. Officer Swords spotted him near Pine street Angier avenue, he and another man fled but Turnipseed was caught after a chase. Rocks knives and bullets found on him. The gang's recent break ins were at four nearby sites.
London August 30 A naval officer and sixteen boys from the training ship Cornwall were drowned today in the Thames near Purfleet during boat practice when a tug collided with their boat and sank it.
An old advertisement touts S. S. S as a purely vegetable blood purifier and tonic to treat skin diseases, acne, eczema, and scrofula. It claims decades of proven relief from impure blood and invites readers to consult their druggist or the company for guidance.
A Georgia Seventh-day Adventists meeting in Union City reports rapid growth in publishing work since its start. From one house in 1870 to twenty-eight by 1910, assets rose to 1.18 million with GH staff and 126 periodicals in 67 languages. In 1914 book and periodical sales hit 2.25 million. 2,500 evangelistic canvassers distribute 360 books, 325 pamphlets, 1,200 tracts, 128 periodicals in 82 languages. Strong appeal made to recruit more canvassers.
August fire on J F Daniels farm in Amercia na damages barn and two corn orbs with hay oats and corn all destroyed. Fire origin unknown though incendiary act suspected. Wagons and equipment in a distant building escape. County commissioner Daniels noted in report.
Atlanta attorney Friedson faces a contempt petition filed by Frances Williams alleging he concealed funds from a $709 theater mortgage settlement. The suit claims he cashed a $400 check, kept $73, and improperly withheld $225, with Williams seeking $75 returned and other sums accounted. Judge W D Ellis Sr set September 11 to show cause.
Campaign officials described a pivotal recall push as one of the biggest days yet and expected to wind up this week. Ward committees reported many residents mailing signed petitions and seeking inclusion on published name lists. A general meeting is planned for Wednesday at campaign head quarters with ward reports and speeches.
Savannah man PB Cavanoli was arrested for violating the white slave act. He was brought before United States Commissioner JC for coal and charged with taking a 20 year old woman from Murphy to Charleston for immoral purposes. The woman testified she loved him but would not marry him now, saying he confined her in Charleston. Her mother alerted federal authorities.
Elberton Ga August 30 Special Sheriff Haley and posse pursued a armed negro named Will Moore who barricaded in a house about ten miles from Elberton He fired on officers during a running duel and was wounded The posse pressed the search last night and found him this afternoon at Heardmont eleven miles from Elberton He bore bullet wounds to the breast and hip and birdshot in the back He was jailed in Alberton but expected to recover It is believed he is a professional crook and had only recently arrived in town.
In Columbus on August 30, cotton sold today at 9 cents and over marking a notable market entry after months of inactivity in the local cotton trade. The special report notes renewed activity and price movement in the Columbus market.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for cleansing bowels. It promises quick energy, no griping, and even suggests giving it to children, claiming it cannot cause salivation.
An unsigned testimonial claims Pellagra cured after seven years using a remedy from Brughns. The writer praises the treatment, cites rapid recovery after forty days, and urges readers to request a free brochure from American Compounding Co, Jasper, Alabama, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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