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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1916

Page

14

Dainty Lady Ends Smoke Nuisance With Veiled Sanitary Nose

Atlanta tale highlights Miss Irene Farber who invents a nose and mouth veil to curb smoke irritation. Inspired by Pittsburg, she debuts the device in Atlanta and touts its health benefits, saying it protects the throat and cheeks from smoke and dust while preserving expression.

Atlenta Atlanta Irene Farber Autor Mira Constance Pittsburg Miss Farber Allente

Judge Fite denies promising no more injunctions in Murray county

In a letter from Chamworth Ga dated February 27 1916 Judge W W Fite denies a report that he promised Murray County commissioners he would not grant further injunctions against building the courthouse if its design followed his directives. He states he made no such promise and that commissioners will say so. The note addresses an alleged meeting and a campaign reference to an “association of owls and hats.”

Constitution W. W. Fite Murray County Judge Fite Hf Beck Rand State Senate Chatnworth Fahrugey Murray County Commissioners

Lakewood Track Prepared for Harness Racing and Fair

Labor and steam shovels busy on a one mile track around the lake at Lakewood. The fair association plans spring races with famous running horses, plus fall events. Ivan E. Allen announces a $22 500 roller coaster contract with Austin McFadden of Grand Rapids. An old mill is being replaced at about $25 000 and a large merry go round will be installed. Darkland midway planned as a premier attraction.

Canviet Lakewood the Fair Association Ivan E. Allen Austin-McFadden Company Grand Rapids Darkland

Escape Gire's Parents and Wed in Drug Store

Douglas Georgia notes report Ira Philips and Miss Mary Annie Ferguson of Ambrose wed in the rear of a drug store in Braxton area amid parental presence. Rev TC Gardner of Broxton M E Church officiated.

Gire Douglas Petruacy Braxton Ira Philips Mary Annie Ferguson Ambrose Nyal Doug TC. Gardner Broxton M. E South

Woolworths expands Atlanta offices district HQ for nine southern states

T P Hermance of Woolworth announces lease of about 3800 square feet on the eleventh floor of Hurt building to establish Atlanta district headquarters. About 35 office staff, merchandise men and bookkeepers to be employed. Offices open March 1 with Hermance taking over management. He urges growth of business in the nine southern states and moves to Oakdale Drive, Druid Hills, with his family.

T. P. Hermance Woolworth Company Atlanta Hermanea Hermance Fermnane Mir. Hermaine Oakdale Drive Druid Hills Wonecott

Card to the Public Quinn Defends Officer Payne

A letter from Quinn of 121 Capitol Square defending Officer Payne amid accusations by Rev. Hugh Wallace over a widow’s illness at No. 14 Bridge Avenue. The writer praises Payne’s bravery and questions Wallace’s report, urging truth and fairness in Atlanta police coverage.

Far Quinn Capitol Square Constitution Payne Hugh Wallace South Side Baptist Church Bridge Avenue Atlanta Walter Constitution Second Ward Rim Uber Wamnen Tsuen Turon Hugh Wallkes Bayne Wallace Mtil Devtor Idan Yamry Quinn FE Man Capitol Aquare

Candler and Meyers to Go to Nashville

Announcement said Chief Statistician W. J. Meyers of the Interstate Commerce Commission, granted a one year leave, will arrive in Atlanta Friday and work with Chairman Murphey Candler. They will then travel to Nashville to compile and analyze statistics on the Western and Atlantic road from the NC & StL office, with the railroad offering full cooperation.

W. J. Meyers Interstate Commerce Commission Western and Atlantic Lease Commission Atlanta Mr. Meyers Murphey Candler Nashville Meyers Atlantic Road N.C. & Stl Commission Peyton Ita

Public safety incident in Rome leaves Black man dead

A Black man named Pl? Jones was found fatally injured along a road seven miles from Rome. Authorities probing a mysterious affray as Jones’ head was crushed and a gunshot wound noted, with several people reportedly hurt.

Rome Aspecis Pl? Jones Sherites Jones

Georgia Railroad Commission Seeks Jurisdiction Ruling

The Georgia Railroad Commission plans to argue before Judge J B Jones that Habersham Superior Court lacks authority over the commission in a case tied to a request by Southern Railway to relocate its line from the South Carolina border into Georgia. The commission, meeting Tuesday, authorized counsel to plead domicile and jurisdiction points to vacate restraining orders and proceed, warning that failure to do so could trigger further developments.

Railroad Commission of Georgia J. B. Jones Superior Court Habersham County A. H. Dean Gainesylle Mra. T J. I. Jones The Southern Railway Southern South Carolina J. J. Lmes Jones Hines Commission Georgia Railroad Commission Fulton County Tte Itaberanart County Fulton Cape

Willis Disappears En Route to Office in Atlanta

Charles C. Willis sales manager for the Frank E Block company has vanished after leaving 44 Colquitt Avenue Monday at about 7 45 AM en route to an 8 o clock business engagement. He is ill and may be in a private home or hospital. He is 35, 5 feet 9 inches, 125 pounds, dark complexion black hair brown eyes. Any information should be sent to his wife or the Frank E Block company Atlanta.

Charles C. Willis Rank E. Black Company Thin City Colquitt Avenue Wills Brooks Morgan Frank E. Glock Company Wilde Frank E. Block Company Willig Screven Sylvanus CC. Willis Frank HE. Bloch Company Atlant

Delta Tau Deltas Banquet at Ansley Hotel

Delta Tau Deltas held their annual meeting at the Ansley Hotel with a banquet. Dr. I. D. Armistead served as toastmaster and speakers included Carl H. Butman, John T. Jones, Wilbur Colvin, Frank Bowers, RB. H. Ballard, and Trev. C. L. Kelley. Officers for the division were elected and discussions covered new chapters at the Georgia Tech and the University of North Carolina.

Delta Tau Deltas Angley Hotel I. D. Armistead Agnes Scott College Carl H. Butman Washington, D. C John T. Jones Allama Wilbur Colvin Acworth, Ga Frank Bowers New York RB. H. Ballard Trev. C. L. Kelley Georgia Toch University of North Carolina Avante Athletic Club Turaday Ay Fell Seeurgaha Electorater Dixie Testa Burnum Washingdon Mert M. Henry New Or L. Kenneth Hoberts Savannah

Buick Official Here Makes Trip in Motor Car

McLaughlin of Toronto, Buick representative in Canada for the Rick Motor Car Company in Toronto and the Dominion, arrived in Atlanta by motor car with his wife and family. They are registered at the Georgian Terrace and will stay several days. Last night McTaughtin and Fandy were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Grorse Meutebean on Elizabeth Street. Meutebean is the local Buick manager.

McLaughlin Toronto Canada Riick Motor Ar Company Drillah Dominion Tree Story Atlanta

Italian Duke Predicts Early Victory for Allies

Raoul Bonanno Duke of Misslmer an Italian baritone visiting Atlanta predicts the European war will end within seven months with an allied victory. He cites information from Italian friends close to military affairs and notes Germany lost its chance by not reaching Paris in one month. Bonanno says peace terms will be unacceptable to Germany and that he may sing in Atlanta again during his Georgia stay.

Raoul Bonanno Duke of Misslmer Atlanta City Signor Bonanna Italy America Europe Germany Sixnor Bonanno Paris Signor Benanno Lisly Signor Bonanno Memphis Signor Bonanne Georgia Chicago Ter Ansley Hotel Galneaville

Extradition Bid for Inneses Targeted for April

Solicitor General Doracy acts as public prosecutor and personal counsel for the missing Neima sisters’ brother’s case. Atlanta aims to move speedy extradition from San Antonio to Fulton County, with a U S Supreme Court ruling defeat cited. Attorneys plan legal maneuvers to delay but Georgia seeks release in April. ten indictments for larceny after trust await.

Tiugh M. Doracy Neima Victor Innes Georgia Fulton Superior Court Atlanta San Antonio Dorsey United States Supreme Court W. T. Winn Board of County Commissioners Texas Supreme Court Bexar County Fulton County Cella

Large illicit still destroyed in Floyd County raid

Rome Georgia February 16 Special Deputy Wardlaw and assistants destroyed one of Floyd counties largest illicit stills in a raid. The still located near Crystal Springs about fifteen miles from Rome had a capacity of one hundred gallons and was in operation at the time.

Rome Floyd Vounts United States Wardlaw Crystal Springs

Frog Hollow Band Featured in Deestrick Skule Show

The Frog Hollow Silver Cornet band, conducted by Jawn Sooty Philips, is announced as a special feature of the Deestrick Skule to be performed by the Rheiners at the Auditorium Friday and Saturday. Proceeds will cover the band's trip expenses to the Buffalo national convention. tickets are at Shepherd's cigar store.

Frog Hollow Mystic Shrine Ld Deestrick Eall Shepherd's Cigar Store Edgewood Avenue North Pryor Street

Songs by Work in Big Collection of Heart Songs

Civil War era composer Henry Clay Work is profiled as a powerful writer whose works like Kingdom Coming Babylon Is Fallen and Come Home Dear Father remain influential. His songs feature in a new Heart Songs collection offered by this paper with a complete library note and coupon.

Henry Clay Work Middleton Conn Missouri Babylon Root & Cady Chicago Tte

Dr Dunbar Ogden Returns From Brunswick Revival

Dr Dunbar Ogden returned Tuesday morning from Brunswick where he has been holding evangelistic services. He will conduct the revival Wednesday evening prayer meeting.

Dunbar Ogden Dr. Dunbar Owden Brunswick

May Not Try Watson at Augusta in April

Macon Ga February 22 Special Thomas E Watson may not be tried on the federal indictment charging him with sending obscene literature through the United States mails at the session of the United States district court convening the first Monday in April at Augusta unless Judge Emory Speer withdraws his disqualification due to his wife being Catholic Judge Lambdin presided at the last trial and Speer is to preside in Augusta in April under court terms. In Cousins Ga March 72 Special The hard and heroic work of the citizenry of Broxton saved J D Andersons residence and the Veazey house when yesterday at 3 o clock his stables were destroyed by fire.

Macon Thomas E. Watson United States United States District Court Augusta Emory Speer Lambdin Speer Cousins Mantuary Broxton J. D. Anderson Veazey

Simple Remedy Relieved Child Bowel Troubles

An article extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non narcotic laxative for babies and adults. Mrs Bulls of Reed, Girla, praises its effect on her son Harley Buren Bulls while noting its long market presence and wide availability. A trial bottle is offered free by writing to Dr. W B Caldwell in Monticello HL.

Harley Buren Drurg de. W. B Caldwell Washington St Monticello

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