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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
5
The Waltham Watch Company offers its broad guarantee only for watches purchased from regular jewelers and not when bought at general stores. The note explains the limitation and cites the reason as the difference in authorized sale channels.
Waltham jewelers advise customers to buy two watches with one adjusted for temperature and position to ensure accurate timekeeping, noting proper regulation can keep a watch in perfect shape for starting up.
Macon January 4 The trial of C P Hannon and Alec Wachtel moved quickly as the defense opened Only the defendants statements were presented to the jury no other testimony was offered Gannon said he allowed Wachtel to overdraft a account and hoped to return the funds He claimed he covered it to recoup the money before banks heavy cash withdrawals began Wachtel said it was overdrawing and he intended to pay back and did return the money The jury appeared impressed by their remarks
The Hall team won all three games against Sutton in the Atlanta Athletic Club bowling league. Captains Be Hil and Sutton led close contests with Hank 720 and Lol Abernathy posting scores around 190. Don Sutton and Leo Davis contributed strong sets as Hall secured a four pin win and a three pin win in the three-night event.
A critique of various food faddism theories over the last decades argues meat eating has supported strong nations while vegetarians lag. It debunks proteid and sugar claim ideas, promotes Stuart's Dyapepsia Tablets as a universal digestor, and offers a free sample from Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
In Charlotte on January 4, spinners from the South form a movement to set cost-based yarn prices and curb production if prices cannot be secured. A conservative price schedule was adopted, with a permanent price committee to meet, as mills and manufacturers voice unified support for improved industry conditions.
Darius Ogden Mills philanthropist and financier, father of Mrs Whitelaw Reid, died last night at his winter home near San Francisco. He was 84, after a brief illness. Mrs Reid was at his bedside. his son Ogden Mills and his wife were en route to New York.
Funeral services for J M Cherry who died Monday at the Soldiers Home will be at 10 this morning at Harry G Poole’s chapel with interment in West View cemetery. Dr W G Roberts to preside. Also reported: Dr W G Hoberts, 72, died yesterday at Boldlera Home. survivor Dewitt Roberts of Stonewall Georgia. body at Poole’s chapel pending arrangements. Frank J Sumey reported found dead at 32 Fitzgerald Street. Sidney S Smith, 16 months, died in Columbus. funeral at 10 from grandparents’ residence in Berean Avenue. interment Cool Springs. Minnie Stephens, 28, of 36 Walnut Heights, died last night. survived by husband W T Stephens, four HORS, and other relatives. funeral and interment in Jonesboro.
Klaw and Bringer present The Round-Up at the Grand with a massive stage ensemble of about fifty workers, drawing high praise for the third act climax. The production is lauded for its human-interest melodrama and scenic scale, rivaling New York and Atlanta versions. Also in town are Lyric showcases The Promoters with Ward and Vokes, May Bella Adams at Orpheum with her violin, and vaudeville bills featuring The Five Sallys and Waithour Trio.
Washington January 4 The fear of bank insolvency among immigrants is cited as the main cause of millions of dollars sent abroad via postal money orders each year Auditor Chance of the post office department notes that a total of 640,640,817 in surplus earnings of foreign workers in the United States has been sent overseas since 1890 The bulk of last year’s funds went to Austria Great Britain Hungary Norway Italy and Russia Officials say migrants send money abroad through money orders checks and drafts on foreign banks
Leon De La Grange one of the world top aviators was killed when his monoplane broke a wing and collapsed at the Seradrome during a gusty wind. He had set records earlier including distance and speed, and held honors from France’s Legion of Honor. A companion report notes Mme Da La Roche was injured in a separate tree collision during a flight.
Jonn F Murphy, assistant manager of The Baseball Magazine, met in Atlanta with President Heisman to install a large cut out ball sign at the baseball park. The sign advertises Bull Durham tobacco with a $50 prize for a fair ball hit to the sign and a 6 pound carton of tobacco for a home run. The scheme targets players and fans alike, promising multiple chances to win.
An early 20th century advertisement touts fat reduction as harmless and desirable for women, claiming a simple tablet regimen will fade fat without exercise or dieting. It promotes Marmola tablets from Macbona, Cascara, and peppermint note, with pricing and a Detroit address for ordering.
Jackson Miss January 4 The biennial session of the Mississippi legislature convened at noon today with practically all the members in attendance Nine candidates seek the United States Senate seat being contested by the unexpired term of the late A J McLaurin Plans are under way for a Democratic caucus to decide the contest quickly to avoid a deadlock and a joint legislative session may be required if no candidate wins a quick majority
A telegram informs Atlanta of the death of B W Gerrard, chief of the Tribe of Ben Hur. Gerrard died in Crawfordye Ind. The order, organized under General Lew Wallace in 1894, valued him as a logical leader and was deeply mourned by followers.
Oscar Henry, a Black man, injured his hand during Christmas holiday by a blank cartridge toy plate, and is dying of tetanus at Grady hospital. This is the third fatal case among many Black patients treated for the dread disease from the toy plate.
A. L. Giffen, a leading advance man, is in Atlanta preparing for Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske in Salvation Nell at the Grand on Friday and Saturday night next week. Mev Flaka is mentioned in connection with the show.
An early 20th century theater blurb promotes a new play about masculine weakness. George Sheldon’s production, with Giffen Stock Company in Atlanta, touts a sensational prescription tale drawing on medical and moral themes. Cast and theater details mention Millicent Evans and Lillian Russell Forrest in a bustling promotional notice.
Waldrop a farmer of Delia, county, was slashed on the cheek by T C Bui a foreman with the street railway at 30 o'clock last night in a near beer saloon on Decatur street while trying to mediate a quarrel between Baldwin and D M Britt. Baldwin struck Britt with a billiard cue, causing a scalp wound and a dislocated thumb. all three men were arrested.
Caldwell the bookkeeper and Miss Ethel Armour the chorus girl from a sensational police court trial were released from Fulton county Tower just after noon yesterday on bail of 1000 each.
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