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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1916

Page

2

Social items from local society pages note births and travel

Mr and Mrs Sidney Hogerton announce the birth of a son named Sidney Hogerton Jr. Mrs H Maddox plans a two month stay in Florida visiting Tampa St. Petersburg and Arcadia. Mr and Mrs W H Kiser will spend the weekend in Augusta. Mrs Herman Stephens leaves for Toronto after a two month visit with her parents. Miss Puby Felder Ray attends the annual DA state conference in Columbus as guest of Mrs John Blackmar. Mr and Mrs L M Dockstader announce the birth of a son Daniel Brown Dockstader on February 15. Mrs Roscoe H Carhart ill at Wesley Memorial hospital. Mrs ET Dorsey Sr travels to Fayetteville for a few days. Mrs J C Dabney convalescent at St Joseph’s infirmary after an operation. Mrs Thomas P Hinman and Miss Louise Broylea return from Troutman Springs Fla. Mrs Jack J Spalding Jr hosts tea for Miss Della Lindsay of Savannah, guest of Miss Mary Butler. Mrs Edward H Demere of Savannah visits sister Mrs William Hurd Hillier. Mrs John S Cohen spending ten days in New York.

Sidney Hogerton Sidney Howgerton H Maddox Florida Tampa St. Petersburg Arcadia Tee W H Kiser Augusta Herman Stephens Toronto Mra Shronshire Soe M Dockstader Poplar Circle Daniel Brown Dockstader Roscoe H Carhart Wesley Memorial Hospital Thomas P Hinman Louise Broylea Trampton Springs Fla Jack J Spalding Jr Informa@ly Della Lindsay Savannah Misa Mary Butler Edward H Demere Willam Hurd Hillier John 8 Cohen New Yorke

Gainesville to Build Barracks for Academy

Gainesville residents pledged 15000 to erect North Barracks opposite South Barracks after Lanier Hall burned. Riverside Military Academy plans expansion. Gainesville chamber of commerce will raise funds with a forty member committee in a citywide drive.

Gainesville Speeatt Riverside Millitary Academy Lanier Hall North Barracks South Barracks Lawier Hall Sandy Reaver Riverside Military Academy Corporation Riverside

Miss Burke in Peggy at Vaudette Still Drawing Crowds

Miss Burke returns to the Vaudette in Peggy as a resounding success. Billy Burke stars in the year’s hit as John and Gus Evins extend the run into midweek to accommodate demand. Her wardrobe spans pajamas gowns and white lawns, with praise from The New York Times and rapid action on screen.

Billy Burke Peggy Vaudette John Gus Ferg Knickerbocker New York Times Fergy Miss Burke Grace Pegg Thomas HT Vieq Burkes

Premium Stamp Tax Held Unconstitutional

Georgia Supreme Court yesterday held section 33 of the 1909 General Tax Act unconstitutional. The ruling voids a $200 per business tax on premium certificates and stamps used with tobacco products, affecting United Cigar Stores and similar schemes in Fulton County and statewide. The decision reverses Fulton County in United Cigar Stores Co. v Stewart Tax Collector.

Supreme Court of Georgia Yeaterday Justice Heck Fulton County Superior Court United Cigar Stores Company Oa Stewart Fifa Stewart Fulton County Supreme Court Corgia

Many Pay Tribute to Frank Stanton in Public Celebration

A large community gathering honored Frank Stanton with praise and music. Speakers highlighted his faith, optimism, and service, noting his long association with The Constitution and his impact on homes and hearts. Archival letters from admirers lauded his kindness, work ethic, and legacy, with Ada Evelyn Lewis performing Stanton poems.

Frank Stanton

Frank L Stanton Day Tribute Voices from Georgia South

A long tribute page from 1916 honors Frank L Stanton with songs and poetry. Letters from Meredith Nicholson Amos Wells Grantland Rice and others praise Stanton as Georgia and the South’s poet. The collection urges a state Stanton day and public thanks, citing his homey themes and national reach.

Meredith Nicholson Indianapolis Ind Faxon Frank Stanton Georgia Southland America Murfdith Nicholson Prederley Paton Atlanta

Terrier Pulls Mad Dog Off of Little Master, But Loses Life

In Thomasville on February 22 a seven year old son of G T Knight and a seven year old daughter of J E Robert of Coolidge were bitten by a mad dog. A bull dog protecting the child rushed in and tore the attacking dog away, but was bitten several times and killed by Mr Knight. The mad dog head was sent to Atlanta for examination as the family rushed to Pasteur Institute for treatment.

Terrier Mad Dog Little Master Act Thomasville G T Knight Tve J E Robert Coolidge Atlanta Pasteur Institute Knight Mr Knight

American Ochre Mine Sale Near Carterville

A Chattanooga capital syndicate bought the American Ochre mine two miles from Carteraville on the Etowah river for 26000 dollars, transferring several hundred acres. The property holds large barytes and ochre deposits with an estimated forty to fifty thousand tons of barytes and a notable ochre amount. Purchasers plan extensive operations to meet postwar barytes demand after German supply shortages.

Rome Apectal Chattanooga Capitalista Carteraville Etowah River

Masonic Grand Master Heard by Local Lodge

Gate City lodge No 2 Masons celebrated the 184th birthday of George Washington. James McNelle presided with NH Ballard and past grand masters present. Principal speaker was Sieargian grand master Sieargian.

Masonic Gate City Lodge No 2 Masons George Washington Washington Alexandria Virginia James MicNelle NH Ballard Grand Lodge of Sieargian Thomas H Jeffries J C Greenfield Royal Jame John Gilmore John A Brice Raymund Daniel Joseph Greggs Free Duncan Lighty Helus

Legislators Inspect Fulton County Camps

A sub committee from the joint legislative committee on convict camps began inspecting Fulton county camps. Chairman T L Piekren of Chariton led the team with Dr H Carter of Bacon and W Short of Randolph. They expect completion by afternoon with other sub committees to finish state camp visits, and a report to the next legislature session.

T L. Piekren Chariton H Carter Bacon

Patent On Flesh And Increase Weight Diet Promises Quick Gains

An advertisement touts a weight gain method claiming to increase flesh and strength by stimulating appetite and consuming specific tonics. It markets a product named Sarglahet and Sargol ia as a safe, effective remedy sold by Sacoba Pharma and other druggists with assurances of weight gain in weeks. It targets readers seeking rapid pounds and muscular improvement.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Atlanta Sacoba Pharma Dhes Atlan

Pellagra Cure Promoted By A. J. Turner Letter

Hillahora Ala J W Turner mails an update praising a Pellagra remedy from American Compounding Co. The letter claims cures, urges prompt action, lists blistering symptoms, and offers a free Pellagra book from Box 2008 Jasper Alt. It asserts a cure is possible and encourages readers to request information.

Hillahora J W Turner The American Compounding Co Box Jasper Alt Fedv

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