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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1914

Page

10

Fraud Charges Against Murphy Brothers Over Will

A suit filed in Anterior Court by John K Murphy and R E Murphy seeks to invalidate their father Anthony Murphy’s will alleging fraud and family intrigue. Plaintiffs claim the will undervalues assets amounting to about 490 090 real estate and 3100 000 in stocks and bonds with a $166 666 68 share for each petitioner. Charles Murphy faces accusations of waste and estranging the family while he controls estate management.

John K R DC Murphy Anthony Murphy Mra Kate Sciple Annie E Tanner Mre Boykin Robinson New York Charles C Murphy J E Murphy R E Murphy John K Murphy R_E Murphy Charles @ Murphy Charles © Murphy

Opera Guarantee Fund Exceeds Required Total by Eight Thousand Five Hundred

The grand opera fund has raised 8500 over the required 20000, with many guarantors unresponsive. The list up to last night names numerous individuals and businesses contributing amounts, totaling 68860.

Grand Opera Fund Sr di Hutt Robert F Maddox TP Iinran Southern University of Music Frank Fleming TA Burke Clarence OH White Jr James H Gilbert Forrest George Adair Frank Adwr Hollingsworth Inc Flo Dst Riseman Brox Inc Spain Grace ‘T Lynn Werner Charles Goodman James F Alexander Total

Matron Created for Fulton County Jail by Commission

An Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association committee urged Fulton county to appoint a jail matron. After a hearing, county commissioners established the matron’s office with a 360 dollar monthly salary and invited the group to help select the appointee. Representatives included Mrs McLendon Mrs Amelia R Woodall and Mrs Daniely.

Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association Fulton County Mr. McLendon Amieia R Woodall Daniely

Flexible deferred payment plan for diamonds offered

Consumers can buy a diamond with a liberal plan requiring only one fifth of the price up front. The remaining balance bears per cent simple interest and can be paid in up to ten months. A $100 balance over ten months costs about $2.75 in interest. Inspections kits are prepaid and sent with catalog details.

Inspecton

Pioneer Women Seek Marked Historic Sites in Atlanta Move

Mrs Joseph Morgan presided over a large meeting of the Atlanta Woman's Pioneer Society at the Winecoff hotel. Officers were elected with Mrs Madison Bell as vice president and Mrs Frank P Rice as recording secretary. The group discussed marking historic spots in Atlanta and urged community cooperation for the semi centennial of Atlanta on July 22. Mrs J Foreacre, a longtime Pioneer, spoke on Atlanta before the seventies.

Joseph Morgan Atlanta Woman's Pioneer Society Winecof Viea Madison Bell Frank P. Rice Joseph Wuether W FP Nicolson Harry Smith J .G Thompson Ric J Massey Fred Houses Atlanta Convention Bureau Atlanta Pioneer Society

Ten Years Old Subscribes To Baptist Hospital Fund

Little Mary Frances Cootedge a 10 year old from Brookwood tops fund subscriptions for the Greater Baptist hospital. She pledged one dollar a year for five years as she begins the day with her father collecting gifts. The piece notes many Baptists in Atlanta have yet to contribute and that $30,000 more is hoped for.

Baptist Hospital Mary Frances Cooledes F J Cootedge Brookwood Greater Baptist Hospital Mary Frances Baptist Home Jevery Baptist Atlanta Frances

Ad Men of Atlanta to Hear Dr Paulin on Contagious Diseases

Dr Paulin, ex president of Fulton County Medical Association, will address the Ad Men of Atlanta at Ansley Hotel today at 1 PM. The luncheon speaker will discuss prevention medicine and its relation to public health, with emphasis on smallpox and typhoid concerns for citizens.

Dr. Paulin Ad Men of Atlanta Tedgar Paulin Ad Meng Ansley Hotel Paulin Fulton County Medical Associatou Citisena

Governor Slaton to Raise Nash-Obear Issue With Legislature

Governor John M Slaton said at the next session he would address the Nash Obear situation regarding the quartermaster general duties. He proposed a lawful fix that would not conflict with the War Department in Washington. If the War Department rejects Obear’s signature the state will have Slaton receipt for supplies until the law is amended.

John M Slaton General Assembly War Department Washington Obear War Department Refuses To Accept the Signature of General Obear Slaton

Wraps Will Be Handy By Nightfall Says Atlanta Forecaster

An Atlanta forecaster predicts fair weather on Thursday but colder conditions with northeast winds. By nightfall the temperature may approach freezing and overcoats will be needed on the streets. The northern U.S. is seen under a cold spell with Chicago around 10 degrees.

Atlanta Chemty Chicago

Industrial Bureau Discusses Yearly Program in Atlanta

The Industrial Statistics Bureau held a meeting to map the year's work and consider suggestions from Industrial Secretary W Leah. Plans included a second industrial tour of Atlanta. The bureau now uses its own letterhead with a bird’s eye view of Atlanta from the Hurt Building and a back map showing principal cities and travel times.

Industrial Statistics Bureau W Leah Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Bulding

Thankful Blossom Manuscript Sells at Auction in New York

Bret Harte's Thankful Blossom manuscript fetched 735 dollars at a New York auction last night. George D Smith purchased the item from American Art Galleries. The paper note indicates the manuscript dates back to 1877 and was rescued from a printer and bound.

New York Bret Harte George D Smith

Want Historic Sites of Atlanta Marked

Urged by Atlanta civic groups and women’s clubs, Councilman Claude L Ashley seeks $1,000 in the apportionment to mark all historic spots in Atlanta with brass tablets. Ashley backs a citywide effort before a Blue and Gray reunion and a planned July 22 event, with Captain R M Clayton to oversee work. Developments also note an Atlanta bid for a regional bank, backed by many banks and the chamber of commerce in Washington, GA, and a list of Georgia banks endorsing Atlanta.

Atlanta Claude L Ashley Mnance Committee Ashley Cauncilman Ashley R. M Clayton Construction Department Clayton Capital City Club Georgia Banks L_O Benton First National Bank Buena Vista Buena Vista Loan and Savings Bank Bank of Newborn Farmers State Bank Sparta Bank of Sparks Citizens Bank of Hahira Tack Juhice Bank of Shady Dale Bandwin Farmers and Traders Bank Canton Bank of

Money Sheet Friends Oppose Changes In Budget

Finance committee members and supporters met at city hall with Mayor Woodward to discuss the budget. Present were Councilmen Kimbrough Humphrey Ashley Farlinger Uoleoid Reynolds Lea and Aldermen Kelsey McDonald Armistead. They refused proposed amendments and affirmed support for the current money sheet. Chairman Humphrey said supporters are not wavering.

Finance Committee Woodward City Hall Humphrey Kimbrough Humphrey Ashley Farlinger Uoleoid Reynolds Lea

Last Tributes Paid To Noted Educator Dr Hopkins

Funeral services for Dr S Hopkins were held at his son's home in Atlanta and the body will go to Oxford Georgia for burial. Gov John M Slaton and Emory College officials attended, with remarks on his four Emory chairs and role in Georgia technical education. The Emory faculty and students will accompany the remains to Oxford Cemetery.

Dr . S Hopkins Stiles Hopkins Oxford John M Slaton Wes Glenn Emory College Nis Dickey Dr I Hopkins Dr Hopkins Emory Georgia

G M A Boys to Debate Government Ownership

G M A Junior Literary and Debating Society holds its first open debate of the spring term at the Rod Mc auditorium on Saturday evening. The resolution is That the United States Should Own Operate and Control Its Railroads. Cadets Beckman and Blocker will champion the affirmative against Cadets Taylor and Dickerson. A current events paper and scientific readings accompany the program.

Georgia Milltary Academy United States Beckman Blocker Wolth Taylor and Dickersen Gadet Gadet Miller G K Miller

Georgia Court Appeals Docket Shows Multiple Affirmations

The Georgia Court of Appeals delivers multiple affirmations across diverse cases from Quitman to Fulton. Firms including Bennett Harrell, Branch Snow, and Roser Brandon appear for plaintiffs in error, with judges and districts spanning Colquitt, Valdosta, Putnam, Elbert, Laurens, and Fulton counties.

Quitman Furniture and Hardware Company Culpepper Roser & Brandon Hatton Lovejoy McLaughne & Jones Owans Cocrott Putnam Superior Court Judee Park Davidson Valdosta, Moultrie and Western Railroad Company Citizens Bank of Valdosta City Court of Veldaste Crawford Hoversedir HC Wilcox Woodward & Smith Dodson Gillam Frierson Elbert Superior Meadow Rogers Inorton WD Tutt Ignia Western End Auntie Railroad Company City Court of Allenta Tye Peoples Jagr Gan Colaultt & Cadavers Centre Southern Hel Telephone and Telegraph

Digestive Aid Promises Relief From Indigestion and Dyspepsia

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a superior digestive tonic. It touts mild laxative properties, stomach and bowel toning, and claims relief from dyspepsia, constipation, and related symptoms. The copy cites Mr J W Goucher of Stites Idaho as a testimonial and offers free samples by mail from Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello, Illinois.

J W Goucher Stites Idaho Caldwell Goucher

Glynn County Political Rumblings Signal Candidacies

In Brunswick Georgia Coronel FE Dart announces a legislative bid as Glynn County rotates toward the senate. The unnamed current representative of Glynn may run for the fourth district seat, drawing Kinematics from Glynn Camden and Charlton counties.

Brunswick Lynn County Coronel FE Dart L Rakin Ginn Glynn Camden Charlton

County officials' slate eyed for Race. Fein amid expected opposition

Report notes Mr Fein is expected to face opposition while eel MOGINEDES and other county officers are anticipated to run. The text hints at upcoming candidacies and county leadership competition without detailing names or dates.

Fein Eel Moginedes

Charles Salmon Recovers After Concussion Injury

Rome February 4 Charles Salmon a white man found unconscious on Third Avenue has recovered from a brain concussion per his physician. Salmon claims he was struck on the head by an unknown gigaliant man, and local officers continue a search for the assailant.

Charles Salmon Rome Third Avenue Salmon Yman

SAYS WORK WILL SOLVE SOUTH'S NEGRO PROBLEM

Jacob Holmes of Blakely Ga urged Morris Brown University students on Wednesday to educate their people to end white resistance. He claimed colored education would empower the race and reduce crime and intimidation. Also speaking were Bishop W D Chapel and W S Scarborough of Wilberforce Ohio.

Jacob Holmes Blakely Holmes Holmes Institute Morris Brown University Ant Chapel Scarborough Wilberforce Ohio

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