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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
2
Chicago narrator reports Dr. F. J. Allen of Aurora after sixty days on peanuts and lemon adead vows a peanut banana diet will solve the servant girl problem and related restaurant and dyspepsia issues. He plans a sixty day banana diet starting January and says meals can be eaten from the pocket, reducing waiter oversight.
Local Salvation Army volunteers, led by Major Berriman, collect donations from street pots to fund a Santa Claus for Atlanta's poor. The drive supports dinners, clothing, food, and medical aid for the needy, with volunteers on street corners urging contributions to lift spirits during the holidays.
Blind from birth Clark graduated yesterday from the University of Chicago with an A B degree after a fire filled college life. Like Helen Keller he advanced in studies and learned telegraphy and typewriting while also excelling in football, dances, and class loyalty. His books were raised letters often printed to order.
Dora Dobbins files for total divorce from William Dobbins alleging drunken abuse at home in Atlanta. She says he cursed her, shot her once, drove her from their home to a stable at 76 Peachtree Street, and misused funds paid to an attorney who failed to file. She seeks restitution, reinstatement of her maiden name, and property restraint.
The water works board orders a thorough probe after citizens report exorbitant bills. Reading changes moved meters between sections, producing large charges like Maddox Rucker Banking Co at 41 dollars instead of 60 cents. Officials cite careless meter reading. overcharges to be deducted and investigation to continue. The pump contract discussion follows, with steps to await contract return and next board actions.
A fresh season ushered in a new line of Kimono lounging robes crafted in multiple materials. The range promises ample variety for shoppers seeking comfort and style in home wear.
A group of sailor boys bound for the westward squadron weighed anchor in Hampton Roads on Monday as their long voyage commenced. The Westbound squadron departs amid preparations and a hopeful start for the young seamen onboard.
Floral Anton Hulsey, 16, son of an Atlanta police officer, won parental consent to enlist last August and was sent to Newport for duty aboard the battleship New Jersey as part of a naval posting.
West Point GA December 18 William M Stuckey a prosperous Harris County farmer killed himself at his Whitesville home by slashing his throat after loading a seed cotton wagon. Nephew Sam Crutchfield found him. No motive given. Also Monticello Ga mayor and council nominees listed in a separate election report with Dr D J Blasingame and several council and school board nominees.
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