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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1916
Page
13
The writers club invites the class of the Al writers to meet this some at o o'clock with chair Lula Vollmer at the Piod man Mont Hotel.
Robert Bell is critically ill with mania at his West End home. Mrs John Simakina has returned home after two years in Jacksonville. Mrs George Lewis Pratt, who attended the DA conference in Columbus, will stay a few days longer with Mrs Richard Spencer. Mr and Mrs Albert Hancock of Baltimore arrive Tuesday to visit Dr and Mrs WS Goldsmith and Mr and Mrs Robert FR Wood before Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Their daughter Miss Jendle Gwyn Hancock will accompany them to Atlanta and stay for a visit. she will join her mother on return for continued visiting here. Mrs Walter Howard visits sister Mrs Robert Patterson in Roanoke Rapide NC. Mrs William Russell Hoyt entertained informally at bridge for Miss Helen Hunt of Knoxville, guest of Miss Aimes Hunnicutt. Mrs Ira Hardin critically ill at home in Blacksburg SC. she is mother of Messrs FM and A D Hardin and Dr Sage Hardin of Atlanta. Miss Lethes Turman to host informal dancing party this evening at Hexagon hall. Rev N Donaldson returned from Savannah where he supplied the pulpit of Second Baptist Church for several weeks.
The eighteenth annual Daughters of the Revolution of Georgia convention in Columbus closes with advocacy for a state bill to censor motion pictures and stop desecration of the flag. Resolutions of thanks are adopted and new officers are introduced to take office in April.
Dr Robert M DuBose died suddenly this week in Huntsville Alabama while visiting his daughter Karl Smith. He was younger brother of the late Dr Hampden DuBose noted China missionary and opium suppression advocate. An elder delegation from his Gallatin Presbyterian church attended the funeral Thursday afternoon. He rests in the family cemetery in Huntsville.
Ella Hardin, cited for contempt of court over selling gowns without a license, did not appear before Recorder Johnson. Police reported she had left Atlanta en route to an unknown party, and a contempt case was booked after she failed to show at the Georgian Terrace hearing.
Meyer Rauzin widely known in insurance was unanimously elected president of the Jewish Progressive Club at the new club house on South Pryor street. Benjamin J Massell presides. I Lplan, Leonard J Grosaman also elected. An executive committee and several officers including secretary Kam Hirsowig and treasurer Dr Abe Berman were named.
Fire at the Hebard Cypress company offices in Hebardville damaged the roof area and soaked most contents. Insurance covers the loss. City trucks aided the Hebardville volunteer fire department in responding to the blaze.
A home remedy claim promotes Pine-Tar-Honey for children's illnesses. It asserts quick relief from coughing and breathing difficulties, with antiseptic action and throat easing effects. Testimonials are cited, urging mothers to keep the product at home for cold troubles, priced at 25 cents.
Five dairymen and one dairywoman forfeited collateral after failing to appear in police court to answer charges of selling insanitary milk. Names include RB Ran, LC Miller, WL Miller, SB Duncan, and A Cagis, all from local streets. A 12 year old resident, OM Hall, was held at police barracks on related reports of off milk. bond set at 150 dollars for appearance before Recorder Johnson.
Nedra a Guid Rooster play in five parts screens at the Lyric Theater Sunday from 2 to 11 pm. Proceeds go to war sufferers in France with no admission charged. Fania Marinoff Margaret Greene George Probert star. directed by LNJ May for the National War Relief Commissions.
Police seek ER Wolf accused of passing a bad check to Bterchi Brothers for 61 dollars at Stenghl furniture. He allegedly directed delivery to 107 Highland Avenue and tendered 86 dollars, with 25 dollars of cash and furniture valued at 61 dollars. Detectives Gillespie and Cowan investigate.
President of Georgia Tech offers a suitable site and pledges care under the department of physics supervision. Dr S W McCallie, the state geologist, and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce join Tech management in urging federal placement of the seismograph in the city.
Reverend Robert B. Gribbin rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will stay in Atlanta after turning down a call to Grace Episcopal Church in Anniston Alabama. He says fourteen months in the city gave time to complete his planned work. Gribbin preached in Anniston last Sunday and received a warm reception.
Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor engaged to carve a memorial to the Southern Confederacy on Stone Mountain, will deliver an address to the Decatur Board of Trade on the evening of March 3. His acceptance arrived by telegram Friday to C J Meta of Decatur.
Week’s bank clearings indicate a strong rise over the prior year with a shorter work week due to Washington’s birthday holiday. Atlanta’s clearings for the present week are expected near 14 040 VG, with a four day total of 11 843 081 52, up about 46 462 from last year’s four days. Daily figures show Monday 2364 50697, Tuesday holiday, Wednesday 2768 412 od, Thursday 2969 Odo 42, Friday 4841 05660. last year’s corresponding days were Monday holiday, Tuesday 2452 411 60, Wednesday 2383, 655, Thursday 2 863 56909, Friday 2441,056 60.
Uncle John Dean aged 89, one of Haralson County famed residents, died at his Buchanan home after years of illness. Mexican War survivor and Civil War Home Guard veteran, he previously served as Haralson sheriff. Survived by wife and six children, his remains were buried at Tallapoosa Church cemetery.
A large farmers rally concluded in Fort Valley on February 20 under the Georgia Federation of Women's Club. Local sponsor Fort Valley history club welcomed attendees. Speakers included James D Trice Commissioner of Agriculture, Mrs Nelle Peters Black, Lyman J Amsden, Samuel Lumpkin of the Southeastern Fair, Henry F Branham dairy inspector.
A February 25 rally in Bullochville near LaGrange in the fourth district will gather farmers under the Federation of Women's Clubs of Georgia with support from the Department of Agriculture the State College of Agriculture the State Board of Entomology the Georgia Chamber of Commerce the Georgia Experiment Station the State Agricultural Society and the Farmers Union. Notable attendees include Mrs Nelle Peters Black Mrs Samuel Lumpkin and Mrs Amaden, prominent women’s club officials.
Funeral services for Mrs Estelle Garrett Baker who died in New York Monday were held yesterday at 11 oclock from H M Patterson chapel. Rev Thonas H Johnston dean of St Philp Cathedral assisted by Rev Baker sector of St Lukes officiated. Interment was in West View.
Evangelistic services will begin in twenty four Presbyterian churches in Atlanta and suburbs. The campaign lasts two weeks or more with daily union meetings at noon and evening services at each church. Pastors lead revival with visiting clergy joining daily to seek a moral awakening in the city. Fifteen city churches and nine suburban chapels will host services. Union meeting venue to be announced.
Local Washington and Lee alumni prepare a banquet for Dr Barry Lewis Smith president of the university at the Piedmont hotel next Tuesday evening The visit aims to foster a permanent alumni association in Atlanta Attendees include Dr K G Matheson Dr Bishop Warren A Candler Dr Thornwell Jacobs Dr Gaines and Dr Plato Durham with other alumni and notable attendees Judge John T Pendleton Tinsley Rucker and N P Pratt among those expected to attend
Colonel J W Showalter of Lexington former chess champion of America, on traveling home from Florida, urges chess players to stay fit like golfers or prize fighters. He notes physical condition and chess temperament both require patience, steady nerve, and strong concentration for success. He may play Frank F Marshall of New York, who beat him for the championship four years ago.
Ralph Bird seeks his father Fletcher Bird who left home two years ago. He asks for any information on his father’s whereabouts, noting no trouble is wanted and mentioning Augusta and Wayeresa as locations. He adds family details and contact request to publish a note in The Constitution.
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