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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
2
An old warning connects meat consumption to uric acid and kidney strain. A testimonial from W R Johnson of Richardson Street Atlanta cites relief after using Deans Kidney Pills, noting backache and frequent urination improved.
Sealed proposals are invited until 12 noon on March 15 1916 at the Governor’s office for up to 2 525 006 state defunding bonds authorized by the 1914 act. Bonds issued in 500 or 1 000 denominations bear 4 or 4 1 2 or 4 3 4 percent interest. Bids rejected below par. checks required. bonds mature 1925 onward with taxes exempt. Governor Slaton reserves right to reject any bid.
By assignment to me as trustee for creditors A W Brady trading as the Variety Store I will sell the stock and fixtures at 184-188 Marietta Street Atlanta Ga to the highest bidder for cash The sale is at 186 Marietta Street on Friday February 26 1914 at 11 am Inspection and inventory at 186 Marietta Street or by contact OFAS B SHIELTON Assignee 1710 14 Third National Bank Bldg.
WNWU officials announce a new fifth district covering Alabama and Mississippi with Meridian Miss. as headquarters. J Wilson becomes commercial superintendent and J T Warner his assistant. B F Ragsdale moves to Savannah. Georgia remains in the second district and Tennessee in the fourth. Alabama shifts to district two and Mississippi to district four. Men and women in Lapland wear identical tunic attire.
The YMCA auditorium hosted a debut debating program by the newly formed club. The question, Should the United States increase her army and navy, drew speakers J. H. Priest J. H. Duggan and O. F. Feely for the affirmative against C. D. Thomas S. L. Betts and Harry Houser for the negative. The judges awarded the decision to the affirmative.
Atlanta relatives report the death of 76 year old Mrs Virginia Inman Davis at her Hephzibah residence Tuesday night She leaves sister Mrs Madia Francis two sons Allen W Jones of Augusta and Inman Davis of Hephzibah four grandchildren and one great grandchild A longtime social figure in Augusta and Hephzibah she was a member of Shadrach Inman chapter D A R at death She was the daughter of the Hon Allen Inman a wealthy Burke county planter.
Officers met to organize distribution of anti alcohol literature to the southern race. They will use college writings to produce tracts on strong drink and associated evils. Committee includes Rev Alexander S Jackson and Bishop H M Turner among others. Dawson GA February 24 Special. Washington's Birthday observed Friday February 26 with programs at the high school auditorium at 10 43 a m by the primary department.
An old promotion urges optimism as business improves after a low tide, claiming a national boom may be near. It then shifts to health advice, extolling Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a long trusted remedy for stomach liver and bowel ailments, warning buyers to check the neck seal for authenticity.
A dated ad describes AK Tablets as stopping sick headaches and reducing attacks. It instructs taking two tablets at onset and one every two hours during an attack, claiming genuine AK Tablets bear the K gram mark and are available at all druggists.
In Macon Georgia criticism targets the three civil service commissioners overseeing the police department amid a rise in blind tiger activity since locker clubs closed. Aldermen Riley Lee and Hay fault enforcement and call for duty, while Chief Riley defends his actions and cites cocaine sales as a contributing factor. Separate item notes the Macon Terminal Company forming to build a new union passenger station with plans to condemn property for the depot.
At the Atlanta theater Ames presents Old Plantation Days in a Walter Baldwin production of Oneloom's Cabin with a 26 cent matinee today at 3 pm for schoolchildren. Disraeli billed at the Atlanta for four days starting March 3 with a notable cast. Forsyth features Our Husbands and other acts as part of a strong program, including the Arnaut Brothers and Martha Creighton company, with Harry Cooper headlining next week.
The "Queen of At dante" contest at Atlanta's charity bazar gains pace as tickets sell fast for the Home for the Friendless Incurables and Georgia Children's Home fundraiser. The crowning and a diamond ring prize await the top seller during March 2–6 week at the Auditorium with vaudeville concerts dances and the Grand Mardi Grass Week featuring Miss Daisy LaDale from a renowned concert band.
News from Atlanta reports Willie Hogan son of D A Hogan of Monrede Ga possibly fatally wounded during a hunting trip near his home last Monday An accident remains under investigation with details limited and authorities seeking to determine the cause and scope of injuries.
A man attempting to leap a ravine slipped and the shotgun he carried discharged. The blast pierced his body near the heart and emergency crews fought to stabilize him. Doctors hold hopeful for recovery.
In a Peachtree ad the shop urges men to order an extra pair of trousers with a suit to handle wear. It promotes durable spring colors and guarantees lasting color in tailored to fit suits priced around 35 dollars.
Supreme Court entries note denials of rehearing in multiple cases including Seaboard Air Line Railway v Blackwell with a Cobb Erwin Rogers Brewer Shackelford contingent, Citizens Electric Light and Power Company v Thompson, and Ward administrator v Multer with various administrators, all from different counties and parties.
Multiple case notices from the Georgia Court of Appeals list judgments and reversals across counties. Cases include Watters v Wright in Floyd County with firm affirmed, Southern Railway Company in Atlanta reversed, Riverdale Pecan Co v Cutter in Bibb, Seaboard Air-Line Railway v Parish in Bryan, Empire Life Insurance v Dyer in Lowndes, Capital City Oil Co v Central of Georgia in Chatham, and others from Bibb to Muscogee and beyond.
Mr and Mrs Francis Sayre with baby Francis Sayre left Washington for Williams Town Mass. The president plans to visit Williamstown soon to serve as godfather at the christening.
Coal price listing shows Cold Wave Red Ash at $5.00 and Jellico coal at $4.75 per unit from Carroll and Hunter.
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