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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1921

Page

12

Social items list as residents visit, guests, and births

Social notes report Mrs Herbert Gorman and child visiting her mother in Barietta Palestine area while Mrs Jack Cutler Sr visits Augusta resident Mrs Charles A Conklin. Visitors include Miss Mattie Lou Richardson a bride elect and Mrs Spencer Struble arriving from Seattle to stay with her parents. Births announced for Mr J E Ball of East Haven.

Herbert Gorman J. Clyburn Barmetta Pla Jack Cutler, Sr Macon Charles A. Conklin Diyachttes Road Sydney Perry Cooper Henderson N. C George Holliday Uniper Street R. J. Hudson Matti Lou Richardson Spencer Struble Seattle J. W. Felder East Eighth Street Lillian Flynn Ponce de Leon Richard Beard Georgia Baptist Hospital

Georgia Day Exercises Mark 20th Anniversary in Atlanta

Dr Ashby Jones spoke to over 4000 high school students at the Auditorium on the meaning of Georgia and its history from Oglethorpe to modern times. The program included Tech High band, Commercial High and Atlanta Normal School choruses, with D A R members assisting.

Ashby Jones Ponce’de Leon Baptist Church J. C. Little James L. Key M. L. Brittain Dr. Jones Tory Georgia Oglethorse Savannah Tech High Commercial High Atlanta Normal Sdool Joseph Habersham Warren A. Candlu

Notable Society Notes From Winter Circles

On February 3 Mrs Ball was Miss Gladya Hunt of Mecanica Ohio. H J Fullbright returned to the city after a short business trip in South Georgia. Mrs J B Hunt of Mecanics Ohio visits her son and daughter Mr and Mrs J E Ball. Miss Helen Whitehurst enjoys Jacksonville Fla as guest of Miss Annie Kate Adams, formerly of Atlanta. Mr and Mrs Scott Hudson and Attle Scott have left Hast Lake for Crystal River Fla for the winter. Mr and Mrs Milner LaHatte announce the birth of a son January 19 named Milner La Hatte Jr. nee J Floyd Carmichael Attending the Tile Dealers association in Philadelphia and will visit other eastern cities.

Misa Helen Whitehurst Jacksonville, Fla Annie Kate Adams Miss Adams Atlanta Scott Hudson Attle Scott Hast Lake Crystal River Fla Ofra Milner LaHatte Milner la Hatte, Jr J. Floyd Carmichael Tile Dealers” Association Philadelphia

Cold Weather Triggers Coal Price Cut in Atlanta

Atlanta records a business surge as colder weather pushes furnaces to fire up. Atlantic Ice and Coal and Campbell Coal cut prices on top grades including Jellicoe from 11 to 10 dollars per ton, with slack and steam fuels following suit. Output gains and reduced car shortages are cited as causes for the drop.

Atlanta Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation Campbell Coal’ Company Jellicoe

Farmer in Americus will plant no cotton in 1921

Ernest Arrington, of Maddox four miles from Americus, Ga, declares no cotton will be grown on his 177 acre farm in 1921. He moved from Leslie and has his 1920 crop stored in Americus warehouses, saying he will not sell until prices meet production costs.

Americus Ernest Arrington St Maddox Arrington Leslie Americas

Federal expert links arsenic to death in Macon murder case

Major H. G. Lightner of the U S public health service testified in Macon Georgia that Henry Mitchell died of arsenic poisoning given orally. He helped exhumation findings of 15 to 20 grains of arsenic in the stomach while the trial of M C Mitchell the physician and druggist proceeds amid crowded galleries.

Macon H. G. Lightner United States Public Health Service M. C. Mitchell Henry ©. Mitchell Young Mitchell Mitchell A. S. Heath Macon County Henry Mitchell J. H. G. Wiliams John H. Cooper

Veteran Caller of Macon Dies from Apoplexy

Macon Georgia February 11 Special Z T Rodgers a train caller at the Macon terminal for over 30 years died suddenly at his Cedar Street home He was 72 Confederate veteran and known to railroad men and many state residents He was stricken while building a fire and died within minutes after rescue A coroner jury ruled death due to apoplexy He is survived by three sons J A Rodgers of New Orleans George T Stodgers of Macon and M E Rodgers of Fitzgerald and two daughters Mrs H L Rees e and Mrs William Smith of Bacon

Macon Gai Z. T. Rodgers Macon Terminal Cedar Street J. A. Rodgers New Orleans George T. Stodgers M. E. Rodgers Fitzgerald H. L. Reese William Smith Bacon

Farewell Dinner for Atlanta Leader Hermance Ends Era

About 100 Atlanta prominent citizens hosted a farewell dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hermance at the Capital City Club ballroom. Hermance, longtime Woolworth southeastern manager, has been promoted to a Europe post, prompting their departure from Atlanta. The event featured tributes, a silver platter gift, elaborate decor, and remarks by local leaders signaling their deep esteem and best wishes for the couple.

Atlanta Harry BP. Hermance Capital City Hermance Woolworth Europe Hermante Ashcraft Lee Ashcraft Alfred Nowell Mr. Hermance Harry Hermance Harry Putnam Hermance Baby Milk Fund Tuberculosis Association City Market League for Women+Voters Women's Club Parent-Teacher Association Atlanta Advertising Club Associated Charities Music Study Club Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Sheltering Arms Home For the Friendless War Savings Stamp Drive City Planning Commission Atlanta Boy Scouts Council War Camp Community Service Rotary Club Agnes Scott College State of Georgia Red Cross Oglethorpe University Crippled Children’s Home City of Atlanta

Flood warnings issued for Tennessee River area and Tennessee Valley

Washington reports flood warnings issued by the weather bureau from the headwaters of the Tennessee River to Riverton Alabama and for French River reaches Dan Tenn. The Tennessee River at Chattanooga is rising toward thirty five feet with roads and streets already flooded and travel restricted in several sections.

Washington The Weather Bureau Tennessee River Riverton Alabama Caronas Shevne United States Iiver Dan- Tenn Tanooga Tenn Ennessee Rossville Walden’s Ridge Missionary Ridge

Propaganda Use by Britain Said by Borah in Senate

Senator Borah charges Britain circulated propaganda in the United States to deter naval building. He cites navy department records and notes British ambassador’s upcoming disarmament talks as context for a possible naval power agreement. He cites expert opinions that capital ships may be obsolete and warns of war if no accord is reached.

Washington Great Britain Senate Borah Idaho Navy Department Poindexter Senate Naval Committee Bergh Gorah Congress Boreh United States Senator Borah Naval

Ex-Enemy Aliens at Savannah Seek Citizenship

In Savannah on February 11 former enemy aliens applied for naturalization in federal court before Judge Beverly Evans. Applicants hailed from Germany, Austria, Turkey, Great Britain, Greece, Norway, Russia, and Italy, with numbers listed for each nation. The day’s filings followed the government lifting a ban on naturalization of former enemy aliens.

Savannah Allena Hera Thera Belie Germany Austria Turkey Beverly Evans Great Britain Greece Norway Russia Italy

Flood rise threatens families as rivers surge

Reported river elevations indicate widespread impact from rising waters. Forecasts place the Broad river at six feet six inches over Neal Shoals dam with near-standstill at the Savannah river level and Alabama river rising toward 42 feet, signaling continued danger through the weekend. Authorities pledge relief for flood victims and plan evacuations where needed.

Union Neal Shoals

Train timetable fragment shows routes and arrival times

A disjointed schedule lists trains between Atlanta and Chicago with stops at Chattanooga Nashville St Louis and notes times such as 7 10 pm 1 00 pm and 9 05 pm. The text resembles a rail timetable fragment detailing departures arrivals and connections across multiple cities.

Atlanta Chattanooga Nashville Bt. Louis Chicago

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