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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1915
Page
11
Garland Cooper aged 20 of 31 Jett Street committed suicide Friday afternoon by swallowing three ounces of carbolic acid after being despondent and out of work. Authorities reported the death occurred about 2 o'clock.
Cooper, who took carbolic acid at a small restaurant beneath 15 Marietta Street, died soon after at Grady Hospital. His body rests at A O and Roy Donehoo's parlors. He leaves three brothers, one in the army, one in the navy, and a sister in Florida. A note in his pocket reads Mamella Garland Cooper and a girl’s picture was found with him.
Rome February 5 special. Walter Lamb a white man in county jail awaiting burglary trial, officers believe he heads an organized gang of thieves active in the city. Lamb was captured in Etowah county after a long chase. A large amount of stolen goods were found with him and with his wife in Attalla Alabama. A large quantity of clothing and silver stored at a house owned by Mrs N J Pence was recovered. The owner did not know of the robbery until police notified recovery.
A vintage ad urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend external embrocation to ease abdominal muscles and prevent stretching pains. It claims safe skin application, relief of nerve strain, and widespread endorsements from past users, with ordering details for Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
The Associated Charities of Atlanta reported 8,272 people aided, 3,144 families helped, and 3,248 children under 14 assisted last year. Donations totaled $15,259.08 with $11,516.14 given to charities and $10,311.40 expended to help the poor, leaving $1,204.74 in treasury. Unemployment and poverty themes dominated the meeting, urging liberal contributions for the year.
Athens Ga February 6 Special petitions to state senators and representatives are being mailed to counties urging tougher prohibition laws. Copies of the proposed bill are sent to elected officials. J T Griffeth leads the committee of one hundred in pushing the effort. The petition seeks to bar delivery of alcoholic beverages by express, railroad, or other carriers within Georgia, with violations charged as felonies.
Georgia counties Brooks Colquitt Floyd and Lee join seventy five counties seeking county farm demonstration agents. Positions require partial salaries and training from the State College of Agriculture. Demand rises for farm mechanics help and for guidance on barns livestock buildings silos and an abattoir in Elberton.
The recent rains and high water in Cherokee county Alabama could not prevent the marriage of Lee L Hardin and Maggie Clinton who reside there They were married yesterday by Ordinary Harry Johnson in Home They had intended to go to Center Alabama for a license but floods in their section delayed them yet they persisted and wed in Home
Bishop Warren Candler was the principal speaker at the annual missionary supper of the First Methodist Church in Athens Ga. About four hundred persons attended as the event highlighted the occasion with a broad address.
New details emerge as Mayor John Mercer Bell presides in Terrell county court over twelve well known Negro defendants charged with illegal liquor possession and sale. A black detective Carey Mobley testifies he earned 50 dollars monthly locating guilty parties in Dawson and elsewhere with his wife present, with warrants issued and trials resuming the next day.
Rome Ga February 6 Special alleges J B Hunt of Rome claims Mrs H J L Bradshaw and J M Bradshaw sought to drive him from his home by getting him declared insane. They allegedly had a writ of lunacy sworn and wrote slanderous letters. lunacy proceedings were dropped. All parties are well known and wealthy.
Augusta Ga February Special Preparations are under way by the American Manufacturers' association for a cotton exposition at the Bon Air hotel on March 9 and 10. Fine southern cotton goods will be shown on living models including women and children. Men’s uniforms and summer suits will be featured in cotton fabrics. T I Hickman president of the association will oversee the exposition.
Tom Miller received life imprisonment for the murder of Barry Geiger, both colored, near Augusta. Miller testified he killed Geiger after Geiger slandered his sister. the jury recommended mercy.
A writ of prohibition from Fulton superior court blocks Insurance Commissioner Wright from handling Empire Life Insurance assets. A J Smith claims salaries and commissions due, asserting the company owes him and that Atlanta remains the principal office though Richmond court ordered asset seizure. The petition hints at appeals and potential receiver actions as the case progresses.
Athens, Ga February 5 Special. A young woman unknown to Wintersville residents died after convulsions on the street, with signs pointing to strychnine poisoning. She was later identified as Smith, married to Beacham of Athens, and had drifted through towns in an unfortunate life. Her body was sent to a county owner for burial.
The Old-Time Fiddlers convention at the Auditorium ends with afternoon and evening performances. John Carson and Gid Tanner duel for the title as stars, promising a record crowd. A Saturday matinee at 2 30 p.m. offers affordable tickets, with veterans from the Soldiers' Home as guests and a strong turnout from Atlanta society and mountain visitors alike.
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