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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
14
Bargain filled sale notes loud prices for fur sets and muffs in assorted furs. Ready-for-wear hats priced low today with several fabric bonnets and baby gowns on one-third off. Gingham and muslin gowns sized 2 to 14 years listed with lace trims and bishop necks. many pieces offered at reduced prices.
Dr Stewan RR Roberus, head of the medical department, reports after examining 344 pupils at Preor Street School that 207 are defective and 137 normal. The study shows 46 defective new pupils and 32 treated for adenoids and tonsils, with 17 fitted with glasses and 87 percent treated since May.
In California Santa Rosa a heroic dog died tackling a wild boar that endangered travelers near Skidgee Springs. Hunters pursued the beast after it terrorized the forest for years, with one hunter being wounded as the boar charged.
Special Attorney Judge James K Hines states the railroad commission has full power to require joint publication of passenger train schedules in communities where needed. The Atlanta matter prompts commission action at next meeting, aiming to standardize notices amid complaints of scattered, unclear schedules.
Judge James Mathews Griggs of Georgia died suddenly in Washington from a stroke of apoplexy. Born 1861 in LaGrange, he practiced law, served as solicitor general, and held circuit judge positions before a long career in Congress. He and his wife were in separate beds when she alarmed him. he died shortly thereafter. Funeral arrangements had not been announced.
Atlanta's oldest savings bank announces unchanged 4 percent interest, paid semiannually, with January accrual for deposits made by January 10. Passbooks should be brought in. $1 opens an account. Officers include Brown, Grant, Boston, McCord, Broyles, Law, Tye, and Woodward.
Georgians in Washington are stunned by the death of Judge Jim Griggs a warm popular House Democrat. Tributes note his genial personality and strong service on key committees. The death triggers speculation about his successor with several Georgia figures named as possible candidates.
Washington January 5 The Mann bill authorizing administration of the Panama Canal Zone passed the House 119 to 102 amid a Democratic attack on granting the president military civil and judicial powers including power to make laws The bill would allow the president to govern the canal zone directly and appoint a director general, with judicial authority and appeals to the Supreme Court in civil and major criminal cases The debate cited precedent from Louisiana Purchase and Florida cession as justification for executive control Critics argued it risked despotic rule while supporters said urgent needs of canal work required strong local government The measure now goes to the Senate and would terminate the canal commission
Miss Hope, Miss Pauline Hope, and Mrs James Whitten won prizes at the bridge party given yesterday by Mrs Pauline Dobbins in honor of Miss Hope. A luncheon followed, with Mrs Dobbins in taupe crepe de chine. Friday, Mrs Charles Willis will entertain for Miss Hope and Monday Miss Edith Pannier will host a morning bridge. Mrs Johnson’s luncheon marked the organization meeting of young women from Mrs Finches school. The gathering included Harriet Calhoun, Sarah Rawson, Ethelyn Emmons, Caroline Du Hose, Olivia Dancy, Maud Atkinson, Sarah Bell, Annerette Blount, June Thornton, Elizabeth Rawson, Martha Phinix, and Mrs Harry Chamberlin. The table featured pink and white Killarney roses. Mrs Johnson wore green broadcloth with gold embroidery. The Social Union of the First Baptist Church meets January 6 at 3:30 PM. A note on a fire-station relocation for Vineville in Macon hints at a likely site search near Huguenin Heights.
Montgomer, January 5, longtime chair of Court Street Methodist Church, has served on the board of stewards for thirty three years. He and Bishop R T have held key roles, with one often serving as secretary for much of the period.
Brenau College at Gaines ville Georgia presents a spring term starting January 21 and a summer term beginning June 3. The prospectus highlights amountainous North Georgia location, 75 acre campus, broad literary courses, and specialized music education options. The notice invites applications for spring vacancies and requests readers to contact for the master catalog.
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