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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1915
Page
2
Seymour J. Hyde, a prominent manufacturer and cotton broker with A. G. Hyde & Sons of New York, died at his Greenwich home from injuries suffered January 31 when thrown from a horse. He was 54 years old.
East Coast readers share experiences with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during Change of Life symptoms. Mrs Lawrence of Westbrook Maine reports relief from back and side pains while Mrs M J Brownell of Manston Wisconsin cites long lasting improvement after six months use. The ad promotes confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
From Atlanta the Georgia Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line offer a through sleeping car service to Wilmington North Carolina. Depart Atlanta at 450 PM and arrive Wilmington at 1250 PM. The service emphasizes a single through car without intermediate changes.
In Jacksonville on February 14 the Episcopal ceremony united Mrs. Robert Ridley Venable Thornton and Lieutenant Commander Walter G Roper at 10 o clock. Attendants included Mrs Arthur Kellogg of Atlanta and best man Herbert Pell Jr of New York. Notables and relatives from Philadelphia Atlanta Buffalo and LaGrange attended. The bride, widow of Austell Thornton, was born Robert Ridley Venable and carries the Venable and Kellogg lineages. Roper will remain in Florida for several weeks.
At the Avanta theater this afternoon a matinee of Camille offers free admission to all ladies accompanied by a paid seat holder. Tonight also free for women under the same condition. Seats for the week are on sale now, Baldwin Melville players present Carmine all week with matinees Tue Thu Sat.
Reports state two of Atlanta's pioneer citizens, Dr R B Ridley of 363 Peachtree Street and Thomas M Clarke of 625 Peachtree Street, are ill and confined to their homes. Both are reportedly resting comfortably with conditions improving, officials say.
An afternoon entertainment at 905 Peachtree street Tye offered by the Ladies Altar Society of the Sacred Heart church from 1 to 6 pm. A meeting of the society is planned for Tuesday at 3 20 pm at Murist house with an interesting program arranged.
In Tifton Georgia on February 14 Special farmers of Tift County show resolve to diversify from cotton by purchasing fifteen cattle. J J Phillips bought Aberdeen Angus and Red Pole stock in Alabama including mares and heifers costing 75 to 150 dollars each. Cattle are shipped but held at the Alabama border for tuberculosis inspection.
Macon Ga February 14 special Go-to Sunday School day drew the largest crowd in the city’s history as the State Sunday School association’s order of service was used across schools. Next Sunday many schools plan memorial services for Fannie Crosby the blind hymn writer who died last week.
At the Salvation Army weekly meeting nine soldiers were admitted and will reside in Atlanta to help the work. New members include a nurse a doctor and a bookkeeper bringing varied talents. Colonel Holtz of Philadelphia visits Monday with the Silver Quartet for a program at 8 PM. Admission is ten cents. Ceremony for the Leard daughters postponed due to illness of the two children.
The American Association for International Conciliation reported at its annual meeting that U S activities span Latin America Europe and the world to promote peace. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler re elected chairman and noted film aids for education and reporters in Europe. Taft lectured for the association as policies seek sane settlement of the Mexican issue and Panama tolls. A Latin American tour by twelve teachers fostered Pan American friendliness and new college courses on South American history geography and language are planned.
Former President Taft spoke in Utica on The Presidency outlining reform ideas. He urged cabinet members to have floor access without vote and postmasters to join civil service. He advocated a single younger presidential term and no re election eligibility, arguing it would reduce convention control and free time for national interests.
A. Butter and J. E. Colser, American mining men, were stripped of clothing and robbed of a gold bar worth about 25 000 dollars and 360 pesos by Yaqui Indians in the mountains of Sonora Mexico. The incident followed their motor trip from the Yaqui river area. The Yaquis have issued a decree expelling Mexicans and foreigners from their land.
A $100,000 blaze in Cleveland ruins the four story Aldrich Howey & Co furniture building and injures four. The fire started late today after a natural gas explosion, damaging five more buildings in the retail district.
Local optician shop at 42 N. Broad Street offers the Brownie enlargement machine. Haag and Moore & Sons advertise the device and invite customers to view demonstrations and arrange demonstrations.
Leaders in council debated restoring 15000 for high school teacher salaries and 3583 for Normal Training school operations after both items were struck to avoid a mayoral veto. Alderman Armistead defended a promise to restore funds, while Mayor Woodward warned a veto if the items returned. The caucus hopes to push the ordinance after more consideration, but a veto seems likely and override unlikely.
Brownsville Texas February 14 Private Walter Redman in the United States cavalry was shot and killed today and Private James Reed died hours later from a wound police call personal safety related Reed allegedly said he quarreled with Redmon over a woman Redmon’s home is listed as Louisville Kentucky a name variation noted in the report
A collection of aphorisms reflecting on ambition, perspective, and optimism. A judge-like voice notes that when someone reaches the top, those below discover it first. It contrasts pessimism’s view of better days with optimism’s unyielding hope.
An advertisement touts Tango as the safe remedy to remove corn cores without pain or toe soreness. It criticizes rings, plasters, and caustic cures, claiming Tango reaches the kernel and ends suffering. The claim includes a money back guarantee if not satisfied and lists price and maker details.
Washington reports a looming legislative tangle as Congress nears the end of the sixty third session. Democratic leaders push for cloture to end the filibuster on the ship purchase bill while Senate Republicans insist on opposition. House Democrats caucus on the compromise ship bill as President Wilson’s policy faces critical votes amid looming extra sessions and crowded appropriations. Italy needs 1,000.
A wartime document argues for using U S ships to move vast quantities of coal steel and other American goods. It claims America can secure the entire trade permanently and urges the government to provide ships to carry the freight.
Florida enjoys strong winter occupancy as European conflict redirects travelers south. Large hotels such as The Breakers Royal Poinciana Bellaire Ormond and Royal Palms report record or robust business while smaller inns see fewer guests. Revenue from ocean travel to Florida offsets any drop in European tourism and bolsters the state economy.
Monday notes emphasize the second proof that a suit is measured cut and sewn correctly. Tailors are not infallible and require customer demand for satisfaction. For a $35 suit the store pledges perfect service in this respect and all others.
Funeral notice lists Miss Hula May Mitchell and relatives S J Mitchell C C Mitchel l family invited to Cross Roads church Monday at 11 o clock. Carriages leave Poole’s earlier. Also Cloyed of Atlanta dies in Columbia Saturday night and will be buried beside wife at West View cemetery Monday 11:30. Barclay Brandon funeral directors.
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