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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
6
An advertisement promotes Shredded Wheat as a healthful breakfast for children, claiming it makes boys and girls strong and energetic. It highlights the product as a natural food that preserves the life of wheat and suggests serving with hot milk. Manufactured at Niagara Falls New York.
Grand Rapids judge denies government warrant of removal for six Michigan men linked to the Eastland disaster. defendants include William Hully and George T. Arnold, with federal inspectors among the accused. ruling frees them from federal trial in Chicago, while authorities say indictments remain unaffected if brought in federal court.
Macon Ga February 18 Special. The Macon police have taken into custody a young white man giving the name of Andrew Arnold, alleged to be one of the smoothest criminals in the city. Arnold has eluded police since last fall, yet claims to have fleeced Macon residents with fake orders for men’s suits and ladies’ skirts, sometimes as much as 29 dollars in advance payments for goods never delivered. ARresting officers found intoxicants on him and he is said to be wanted in Atlanta and elsewhere. He will be tried here tomorrow on a charge of cheating and swindling.
In Mowstin Georgia, February 18, a fortune teller claimed he could pinpoint the cabin of escaped prisoners. Three armed guards drove to the Blacks’ cabin at midnight, but found no escapees. The guards faced dismissal for pursuing a lead that yielded no results.
India February 18 Special Much interest centers on the escape of A te Lynn life term convict Ster from the Tusmbs county chain Ias Wednesday Lynn was sent up from Laurens county for the murder of an old man by the bane of Hightower years ago Pam's will sed she shot Meightower for an alleged attempt to axstalt her while they were alone in her home The Lynns were tried faintly and the husband was convicted and even are sentence being in the gang he has made a model prisoner
In Tunnnelsville at auction under legal hours, 16 year old Harry Sida bid one dime for a mule. He was the sole bidder and paid cash, borrowing half the amount from a stranger in the crowd. The boy had five cents on de vantage time.
Rev. FH Proctor pastor of the First Congregational Church colored announces a Sunday night sermon on The Kind of Preparedness We Need in View of the Great World ve. He promises the greatest surprise in church history at Sunday morning service, and the congregation will be photographed after the morning session.
Augusta Ga February 15 officers search for C E Garretson of the Georgia Contracting company who allegedly secured the wharf labor deal then lost the contract and fled a warrant for arrest is issued as construction work continues under new management
Columbus Georgia February 18 William W Sessions son-in-law of Edgar Alten Stripling, charged with deserting his wife and child, appeared before Judge John Lewis and was ordered held pending grand jury action. Warrant was sworn by Mrs Sessions.
Hugh H. West, once free, faces renewed charges of embezzlement and grand larceny in Michigan. An extradition paper was delivered by Detroit detective Lt. Emery Brooks, with West stating readiness to return after completing his term. He previously pledged cooperation, easing the transfer to Michigan authorities.
W J Myers, statistician for the Interstate Commerce Commission, will compile a report on the Western and Atlantic Railroad lease during its 26 years ending 1917. He was chosen by Chairman C Murphey Candler of the state leasing commission and will start soon, with an eight month timeline. Myers is released to Georgia for salary and duties not exceeding a year. Eugene Cox visits capitol, candidate for Congress in the second district, opposing Frank Park. Educators group in Atlanta discusses uniform bookkeeping and athletic meet planning for Athens in April, aiming to boost 1916 field events. J W Stephens explains the new high school system.
Fort Valley Ga February 18 special under the auspices of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs an agricultural rally will be held in Fort Valley Friday February 25 inviting farmers from Houston and adjacent counties The Fort Valley History club will sponsor and host the event A notable program includes speaker Hon J D Price State Commissioner of Agriculture Entomologist E Les Wersham State Veterinarian Dr P F Bahnsen J Loach from the experiment station Mrs Nellie Peters Black chair of the agricultural committee Mrs Lyman J Ameden chair of junior civics and Mrs Samuel Tumpkin from the Southeastern Fair Association
Brunswick Ga February 18 Among the arrivals at Jekyll Island today were Mrs J Pierpont Morgan Br and Mrs Vincent Astor The latter came down to join her husband who has been spending several days there and who is so much carried away with it that he has joined this millionaire club Mrs Morgan is a regular visitor to the Island coming down each winter.
In Waycross Georgia February 18 Mayor Scott Benton and Recorder Andrew B Hates were riding in a runabout when they approached a crossing on a dangerous curve and narrowly avoided a collision after Benton turned the vehicle away from a crowded track. The near miss occurred as they failed to see an oncoming train.
Chattooga county schools will meet in Summerville on April 14 for a school test arranged by teachers at the last Chattooga county teachers institute session.
The county plans to expand capacity by adding spindles and present equipment, prompting construction of several new worker homes. Summerville cotton mills employ a night crew that recently shifts to day and night operations, and new housing is planned for ASS employees.
Hyde, about 60, was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Reown Mooty Recenaer, a young man known in the city. He received a ten year sentence in the penitentiary.
An advertisement touts Swift’s Specific Co remedy as cleansing the blood to banish rheumatism. It argues diseases stem from blood poison and impurities, promising renewed energy, digestion, and health by taking the product and avoiding drugs. Written from a late 19th or early 20th century sales tone.
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