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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
9
Roy Adreon underwent a five hour operation to remove a portion of his body and save his life. He was conscious during the procedure and assisted by medical staff. His sister was present during the surgery and the outcome appeared hopeful.
Durham police report details a fourth break in at a West Durham post office where a safe was exploded open. Stamps valued near $200 were torn from the safe and about $333 in cash disappeared. Previous years saw over $5,000 in cash and stamps taken.
February 29 1916 marks an extra day in the leap year while Monday brings dismal weather. Ice coats vehicles as sleet and freezing rain persist. Forecasters blame two colliding wind storms from Texas and the South Carolina region for the chill, with a warmer trend expected later.
Lyerly Ga February 28 Special Mrs G F Anderson wife of George F Anderson a prominent Lyerly citizen tied here Saturday night after lingering illness Mrs Anderson was 12 years of age and is survived by husband and eight daughters Mea Leiton Silk Grapevine Texas Mrs Redmond Neal Lyerly Mrs J H Shearer LaFayette Mr W H Sims Lyerly Mrs Aland Floyd Lyerly Mrs Wil Mitchell Walker county Mrs A M White and Miss Gertrude Anderson Lyerly and one son CR Anderson Lafayette Funeral services at Methodist Church 10 o'clock Rev N A Parsons conducting Interment Lyerly cemetery Bainbridge Ga February 23 Special David Waters oldest resident died here heart trouble native of this city and 65 years time He served on police force charter member of Woodmen Survived by four daughters Mrs J Albert Jacques Bainbridge Mrs O L Williams Burtonon Mrs M G Nalley Savannah Miss Ensie Waters Savannah three sons Warren Waters Albany Md Waters Savannah LeRoy Waters Bainbridge Woodmen conducted funeral Here Mrs A Wooley died at residence 89 Nast Park Lance 10:40 last night Survived by husband and four children A Price J Albert Miss Virginia and Frances 63 lived in Atlanta 6 years First Methodist Church member Mrs Clara Carr former Atlanta resident sister of Mrs Thomas J Kelman New York died New York Saturday morning Large circle of Atlanta friends regret Olin F Moore five month old son of Mr and Mrs C I Moore Carr Street died Monday morning Body sent to Austell Spicey Grimes 75 died at home 55 Glenn Street Sunday Survived by daughter Lizzie Pressley Margaret Hardaway month old daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Ianway died Monday at 1st Greenwood Avenue
Washington reports Attorney General Gregory ordered J Grant Lyman sent to New York for trial on a mail fraud indictment. Lyman had asked to be sent to California where he is under sentence for another offense. The case involves Lyman on bail for California offenses.
A statewide prohibition campaign event in Columbus on March 13 will feature former North Carolina Governor Glenn speaking under the Georgia Anti-Saloon League. Dr. George W. Hichelberger of the league arranged the program, with additional speeches planned in other Georgia cities.
In Syracuse on February 28 the advance guard of Democratic delegates arrives to designate four delegates at large and four alternates for the national convention in St Louis. The meeting will name a national committeeman to succeed Norman E Mack. Charles F Murphy of Tammany Hall is expected. A theater will host sessions with a Wilson portrait and safety first buttons for arriving delegates.
February 29 special: Home voters will ballot Tuesday on 36 year 5 percent bonds. Proceeds to complete and furnish the new municipal building and auditorium under construction. Chamber of Commerce and civic groups back the bond issue, but opposition exists. 196 voters registered, two thirds majority or 524 votes needed to approve.
A New York meeting of clergymen under the New York Federation of Churches approved a plan to establish a national training college in New York and Chicago to honor General William Booth. Invitations were sent to Salvation Army representatives as the drive seeks to raise 4.8 million dollars.
A small warehouse on Marietta street between Pine street and North avenue offers 60 feet front with a good wooden building and a railroad sidetrack in the rear. It is priced at 3000 dollars, half cash, and suits an uptown business needing a warehouse adjunct with lower entry costs than typical railroad properties.
Boston on February 28 reports the Boston Nationals secured a blanket policy insuring the entire team for $500,000 against accidents of any nature except those occurring on the baseball field. The coverage applies to every member of the squad under a single agreement.
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