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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1915

Page

10

Hoosier Route Assured Says Atlanta Meeting Boosts Road

Atlanta hosts Hoosier route boosters who pledge a major highway from Chicago to Jacksonville with a $9000 donation and engineering support. Gilbreath Cantrell and Bender announce wide western enthusiasm and governors’ meeting to advance construction between Crossville and Jacksonville, with trips planned and booster efforts intensifying.

Dixie Chicago Tacksonville Fredrih Cantrell WL Bender Automobile Club Tourist and Convention Bureau Chamber of Commerce of Chattanooga W S Gibreath Hoosier Water Clip Indianapolis Ind Atlanta James Chattinoogi Sail Point Chattinuoug

Slaton Intervenes Over Resinous Goods on Contraband List

Governor Slaton received a telex from Secretary Bryan noting that resinous products camphor and turpentine oil are used in explosive manufacture and are under study by the British government to determine classification on the contraband list. The inquiry seeks to clarify terms and possible removal from the list.

William T Bryan Great Britain Slaton Prvan Statin Washington D John V. Slaton Giert Pitan Prouil Greif Damplees

Fuller Re elected Mayor of Smyrna

Fuller reelected mayor of Smyrna narrowly wins amid election chaos. Other council members chosen include Westbrook Jol Poller and Rice with GoC and Thig as key figures in the local land branch. The Emre building hosts the new office location.

Fuller Smyrna Walker Tullut Smsinan Syturdas Westbrook Jol Pollerl Pom Rice Mr Bulle WiNeel Voble Amping Emre Biohtins

George W Harrisons Illness Noted In Atlanta Community

George W Harrison, a longtime Atlanta figure and former state official, is seriously ill at his Poultres home after a sudden illness. Col Tinisen stated Harrison’s condition was grave, with his weight and stamina diminished. Col Thadison highlighted Harrison’s prominence in state politics and civic duties, including his work at the waterworks and his role as an elder at the First Presbyterian church.

Warrison Atlantys Poultres Tinisen Thadlson Wis Muiifer Furst Presbsterian Eltreh

Alexander to Speak Before Civic Forum

District Attorney Hooper Alexander will address the Civic Forum Saturday at o'clock in the chamber of commerce auditorium on the question installed in the proposition for national prohibition. This will be followed by general discussion by members of the society. The general public is cordially invited.

Hooper Alexander Civic Forum Yeu Chamber of Commerce

Southern Final Payment for Old Northeastern Route Lands

The Southern railway completed its final payment to the state for the purchase of the old Northeastern line running from Athens to Fulah. The line was built about forty years ago by the state government, but foreclosure and sale to the Southern followed.

Southern Railway Athens Fula Southern

Announcement of Rome Commission candidates noted

Job Cantrell former city clerk is expected to announce with Floyd counts Ind and Gar nelius Verhune as candidates. The finance communities chair WOM Gammon and former county chair also linked. City council will form rules. commission form begins to take effect on April 14.

Tspecaads Fodavis Floyd Ind Lene Shire Pruden Georgia Garnelius Verhune City Council WOM Gammon Charmin Soir Job Cantrell Hether

Ashcroft Sues for Divorce in Rome Georgia

Rome Georgia January 4 Special 1 Alleging wife Wia Rena Ashcroft for four years was a modest helpmeet now hid to the use of interfetting le query 4 GC Ashcroft filed suit for divorce alleging she treated him with extreme cruelty while under liquor November dispute arose in November 1iiv Phe alle sen trouble involved was a const utors offense and cites a corespondent as accused Ashcroft seeks the custody of his four children.

Rome Wia Rena Ashcroft Ashcroft Iuit

New Bridge at St George Reaches Completion

The construction of the new bridge across the Mares river at Stos orxye has been completed and opened for use. The project will benefit the local section by improving transportation and access.

St. George Mares

Two Negroes Lynched Near Wetumpka Alabama

Montgomery Alabama January 4 Ed and Will Smith suspects in the murder of farmer R A Stillwell were lynched early today near Wetumpka Alabama. A mob overpowered the jail and seized the prisoners binding the jailer before leaving for Elmore County. Bodies found hanging near Limore station five miles from Wetumpka. Governor Neal orders a special grand jury session to investigate the lynching. State militia companies remain at Wetumpka through the day.

Montgomery Will Smith R A Stillwell Elmore County Wetumpka Limore Metumpika Hint Chartence Elmore Wetumypky Limore Station Wetumpki Lyuaching A3rtv Neal Mimore County Grand Gym Wiiko Wettumpka

Bank Robbery at Central Bank and Trust

Three masked men dressed well entered the Central Bank and Trust in Waldron, tied up the cashier and a stenographer, and escaped with about 4000 dollars after ordering the cashier to hand over cash and coin. Nearby, the same men reportedly robbed Lo Rogers' home Wednesday night of jewels valued around 1000 dollars.

Taittle Rock Arl Tunis Central Bank and Trust Walden T F Fale Tuks Shies Maskere Waldens Hinds Ttis Beliayual Saime Lo Rogers

Tragic double murder suicide in family home

In a grim inquest report a Walliam Nichols allegedly killed his wife and three children before taking his own life at the Mountain Home residence. Details describe brutal wounds to the oldest child, the baby found in the mother’s arms, and disturbing injuries to two other children. Deep sorrow follows as authorities piece together the fatal events.

Taras Vrs Merdh Walliam Nichols Teds Nichols Westles Pre Woo Buimer Ayer Walter Evi

Rotary Luncheon at Winecoff Today Promises Nicknames and Nostalgia

The Rotary Club of Atlanta hosts a 1 PM luncheon at the Winecoff Hotel Souther Gardens. Members will adopt nicknames from school days as they recall marbles, tops, and games while discussing business conditions and the 1915 outlook. Kendall Weisiger chairs the Christmas fund committee and reports on the savings fund distribution in Atlanta.

Rotary Clab Athinti Solng Souther Winecoff Mickniame Kendal Jermain Henry Fomvs South Kendall Weisiger Christnas Fund Committee Cubs Atlant. S

Funeral Today for Mrs Dougherty of 1st Baptist Church

The funeral of Mrs Dougherty, widow of the late W Dougherty, a prominent Atlanta wholesale dry goods merchant, will be held this afternoon at 2:90 oclock from the First Baptist Church. Interment will be in West View Cemetery, following a heart illness that struck her yesterday.

1St Baptist Church West Ars Doughert

Augusta Chronicle Moves to New Quarters

The Augusta Chronicle, oldest in the South, marks its 196th anniversary and relocates to a handsome new building at 739 Broad Street. First published in 1753 by John T. Smith, under the name it now retains.

Lueugusta Chronicle Broad Street John T Smith Sime

What Catarrh Is The Building Emulsion Remedy Claim

It notes catarrh as a widespread issue linked to weak health and poor mucous response. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a blood-enriching medicinal food to address the underlying cause, touting it as free of alcohol or harmful drugs and urging readers to try it.

Wis Scott & Bowng N. J

Woodward Opposes Clayton Consulting Engineer Ordinance

Town officials press for a $1200 annual consulting engineer salary for Captain Roy Clayton as Woodward vetoes the measure while Alderman Nutting fights for the ordinance. Council debates, Nutting argues against favors, and the mayor signals a veto unless a companion version passes. Friends say Woodward’s backers aim to outmaneuver him before his term ends.

Roy Clayton James G Woodward Eit Wisyor Woodward James Ro Nutting Mayo Woodward Nutting Vr Visorou Toni Mwvoi Captain Clayton Clayton Park Board J © Cochran Dan Carey War Woodwich Cochran Rod Clayton Mixvor Woodward Uttine Ordinanee

No Brindle Bulldogs Will Chase Law-Breakers Of Atlanta

Pulse Chief James I. Beavers denied any plan to petition the police board to add brindle bulldogs to the force. He said he never entertained such an idea, despite reporters suggesting a canine helper on the morning watch. He recounted only a past incident where a brindle bulldog aided him against criminals, noting the rest was imagination.

Atlanta Beavers James I. Beavers Pussol Board Chief Beavers

Woodmen to Install Officers Wednesday

Maple Grove No 86 Woodmen circle will install its officers for the coming year Wednesday at 8 pm in the circles hall at Marietta and Alexander streets. Officers-elect include Miss War Batet Lo Duncan guardian, WoL Stephenson adviser, MoM Broun chaplain, Miss Lilli CE Piper clerk, Ans Caunie Brown banker, Miss Pauline Bowen past guardian, Wass Wyr tle Stephenson attendant, Miss Audrey Shivers inner sentinel, Wiss phelia Janeter sentinel, Miss Dannie Quinn Wood Paper and Wor lading managers, laGrange physician. The January 4 special meeting notes the LaGrange First Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society annual week of prayer for foreign missions.

Maple Grove Woodmen Circle Marietta Alexander Streets War Batet Lo Duncan Wol Stephenson Mom Broun Lilli CE Piper Ans Caunie Brown Pauline Bowen Guirdian Wass Wyrtle Stephenson Audrey Shivers Inner Sentinel Wiss Phelia Jane Onter Sentinel Dannie Uinn

Itching Nearly Drove a Whole Family Crazy

Kansas City Oct 24 1914 A family suffered a persistent body rash with itching and sleepless nights for years. After trying many remedies they found instant relief with Resinol Ointment and Soap, and within a few jars were fully cured. Mrs S Clarkson 1520 Lawn Ave. Free trial near Depth 1-A Resinol Baltimore.

Kansas City S . Clarkson Lawn Avenyery Druggist Resinol Baltimore

Alumni Banquet Held by Atlanta Kappa Alpha Alumni

The Atlanta alumni of Kappa Alpha will hold their annual banquet at the Capital City Club at 7 o clock Tucson evening January 29, the birthday of General Robert E. Lee. A big time is promised for every man present. The banquet committee includes William Niller Edwin McCart WM Strickland Jr Basil Stockbridge and Charles Montgomery Jr.

Atlanta The Kappa Alpha Fraternity Capital City Club Cloch Tucson Robert H. Lee Wiliam Niller Edwin McCart R “WM_ Strickland, Jr Basil Stockbridge Charles Montgomery

Reward for Incendiary Burned Edwards Home in Baldwin County

Cernor John M Slaton offers a $150 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of the unknown person who set fire to the home of Warren Edwards in Baldwin County on December 15. Evidence to convict requested.

Cernor John M Slaton Warren Edwards Baldwin County

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