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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
5
Rogers Stores superintendent JS Burgess testifies Tanlac cured his malaria and persistent symptoms after years of fever stomach trouble and weakness. He credits Tanlac with restoring strength appetite and sleep, noting rapid improvement after starting the remedy and praising its steady gains. Publicity surrounding endorsements from local officials and business leaders backs the claim.
Federal court convenes in Columbus at 10 a.m. with Judge Witham presiding and a large docket. The grand jury will probe narcotics violations, banking law cases, civil suits, and bankruptcies. Also noted are social event highlights and local civic actions including a new hospital plan, medical association meeting, and shipping rate discussions.
Moore and Sons Opticiany at 42 Broad Street offer expert glasses crafting. They grind lenses to prescription and adjust frames for comfort and precise fit for discerning customers.
Advert says audiences will cry or rejoice as The Birth of a Nation screens in Atlanta with urging to buy seats early for tonight's show.
A playful tribute praises The Birth of a Nation as a heartful press agent yarn. It claims strong appeal in Macon with Grand Theatre performances and high attendance, urging readers to see the Atlanta film as it opens tonight and runs all week with matinees.
Eagles plan their Bugles big benefit ball at Himball House Ballroom on Tuesday December 14 to fund raise for the grand aerie and Savannah meeting next year. Atlanta Eagles indicate hundreds of tickets sold as the arranging committee led by Walter Tripp signs off on plans while a drum corps of five will represent the city at the gathering.
December rumor links a slayer to hidden treasure buried on the Standish property. Authorities say Lioughs and others searched grounds for money and valuables said to be concealed before the arrest for killing his son. A third party noted in a page that one search party escaped capture.
Prompt work prevented a wider disaster when a late night fire at Douglas engulfed Carlos barber shop, already ruined so far as to burn down. Ms Corns insured modern equipment and furniture valued at 4110, with 4000 insured on dry goods and clothing. Weintrab and Sellman’s stock loss totaled 4000, Sups pharmacy suffered heavy water damage, and adjacent buildings owned by Wolverstreet and Sibett Ashley and Stubbs were saved.
December 5 Athens reports Phi Tlpslon Pi, a newly formed Greek letter fraternity, added to the existing Frats at the university. The Whitman Delta Sigma organization affiliate joins the national Phi Tau chapter. Charter members include Wax Yegalli MO Levy Eugene Berdorfer Jr Lyons Sos George Scheer LB Steyerman H Heyman S Kassewitz and George Parkas. Alumni associates Edward Cohen and Joe Moyera are named.
In Rome the pope will, at a consistory tomorrow, deplore the war and mourn the Armenians. He will urge a just and durable peace, severing neither belligerent. Cardinals will be created and one may be named in reserve. Arch bishop John Ireland and Rt Rev Joseph F Busch are mentioned in Vatican circles for assignment.
In Americus Georgia drug stores opened for general business today for the first time in twenty years. Attendants served soft drinks and cigars as on ordinary days. Greek restaurants also offered drinks, while the grand jury adjourned without action on the Sunday sale. County commissioners will consider a mounted police department at the next meeting to protect rural residents and curb crime, the grand jury endorsing the idea.
General Manager Edward Young Clarke of the Georgia Harvest Festival will depart today for Brooks County to attend a mass meeting of citizens. After a few days, he will travel to Baltimore for a business conference and return to Atlanta Friday. Clarke plans to announce forthcoming year plans, while festival duties, dividend checks, committee minutes, and certificates of honor will occupy the office in his absence. President Beaumont Davison had invited Clarke and Brooks County hosts to extend a stay, but Davison declined to join the fishing and hunting visit due to the dual-meet season.
Washington intimations indicate a revision of the Herrigan narcotic act will be studied by Congress. Internal Revenue Department voices in Washington say revenue collectors across districts have been asked to submit observations and suggestions after nine months of enforcing the act. Reports claim the act has reduced narcotic sales nationwide, with Georgia noting an 80 percent drop in dope traffic.
A garbled report describes a soggy weekend in Atlanta with drizzly mist and minimal rain. forecasters had predicted fair weather yet observed only light drizzle and damp air. The piece notes a continuing damp spell and hints at upcoming cold weather after a dreary Sunday.
In Baltimore on December 5 a mass meeting addressed by Congressmen Martin Dies of Texas CCFL Taverner of Illinois and Howald G Villard editor of The New York Evening Post condemned overpreparation They faulted naval and military leaders for urging excessive spending and argued funds favored stockholders over readiness Villard warned Kent Wilsons policy harms social and moral progress Rev EJ Connolly urged temperance and turning to God amid national crises
A weeklong engagement begins at Allents Theater with The Birth of a Nation and a 30-piece symphony accompanying the film. The program includes live acts, grand stage effects, and scheduled matinée and evening performances with seats on sale at the box office.
An observer from Macon is assigned to a familiar position in New Orleans and will depart soon. Carl Reichelt of Omaha is named as successor in Macon.
Moon on December 5 the Centenary Methodist Church held a farewell service for Pastor Rey Lox Warwick who is transferring to One Church in Bany. He received an umbrella while Mrs Warwick was given a silver ladle as the congregation rose in tribute with August Burgharder expressing the sentiments of the assembly.
Grady hospital board of trustees voted to defray the costs of Grady’s Civic Parade display. The hospital staff and nurses joined the march with ambulances, nurses from the Grady School for Nurses, and private ambulances supporting the city’s event. Expenses totaled 18090 including bunting, pennants, printing, lumber, flags, and a brass band.
At Tifton on December 5 a rousing gathering in the Tift County courthouse closed factional strife as leaders pledged support to the young men elected to govern. They plan two-year control, seek a bond issue of 180000 for a new high school, expanded fire department, waterworks upgrade, and electric plant integration for streets and lighting.
Commissioner Claxton, Georgia education head, visits G N I College. He is hosted by Dr Marvin M Parks, delivers address in chapel as faculty and students look on.
A speaker addressed a crowd on Peace or Lessons the Work Must Learn From the Great War, delivering a profound impression with his reflections and arguments.
The film with a great orchestra plays in Atlanta tonight. Audience urged to buy seats early.
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