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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
4
Sale prices for round thread sheets and cases listed by size and hemmed stitched finish. Sizes include 45x63 to 81x99 with prices ranging from 39 to 135 cents and cases 42x30 to 54x36 priced from 23 to 36 cents.
VPTER HOLIDAY sale offers most silk umbrellas for men and women at prices from seven fifty to ten dollars. Umbrellas are eight or ten ribs with 26 or 28 inch frames and weather proof coverings in silk or silk and linen. Handles showcase unusual materials including sterling silver and gold, ebony, snake-wood, and pearl inlay. Each umbrella warranted perfect, choice six ninety five.
Women s pure thread silk hosiery available in light medium and heavy weights. Full fashioned with extra heavy high splicing. Choice of Oslo garter tops or silk with lseening. Colors cardinal tan white cerise navy champagne sky. Main Floor Right.
Repeats a former success as linen prices rise. Stamp priced pillow cases measure 42 by 36 inches and feature scalloped edges with heavy embroidery. Offered as a pair for 1.19 dollars, not 1.19 each.
President Wilson declined to back a federal constitutional amendment in a meeting with Democratic women led by Mrs. George A. Armes. He reiterated his view that suffrage should come state by state, despite reminders the House would vote on January 12. He praised the delegation’s diligence but stood firm on his principle.
Fire at J. Dolphin dry goods store on Edgewood Avenue caused several hundred dollars in damage. Blame set to spontaneous combustion in rear goods. fire department extinguished the blaze within about 30 minutes.
Columbia South Carolina January 6 Governor Blease announced clemency for six more state prisoners three pardoned and three paroled bringing the total clemency figure to about 1690 convicts since he took office and reflecting his continued mercy toward offenders.
Deaths reported across Quitman and nearby areas include Z W Oglesby of Madison Florida, a wealthy Quitman real estate and business investor, dying after cancer treatment. Other obituaries note Charles F. Clay of Mays Avenue, James Alexander Eilis of Seaboard Avenue, Ada Wischer, and Mrs J E Roper of Abbeville South Carolina. Thomas Yaun of Tifton, M C Boyd and Emily Seals of Harlem, and infant son of Mr and Mrs James Sadler also die. Funeral and burial arrangements are pending at multiple chapels and cemeteries.
A long list of cases from the Atlanta and Stone Mountain circuits includes Whitaker v Ware and Harper Hessie Vassar v S Hardy et al and many others. The report notes changes in judicial posts with Robert G Brickell named judge of the eighth judicial circuit and Harrington Heflin appointed judge of the Jefferson criminal court by Governor O Neal.
The Burdett Realty Co. completed a major sale to David W. Meador of Elberton Ga, transferring 220 acres at the Chamblee Decatur roads intersection in DeKalb County. The deal includes a six room Atlanta dwelling at 246 Pickard Street and 20 acres near Roxborough Road as part payment valued at 8000, plus a cash 2000 payment.
Richmond Virginia traveling salesman W W Johnson reported a staged plea for help by a youth claiming hardship. Johnson lent two dollars and later was asked to supply change for a twenty. The youth and a friend fled via a freight elevator after promising repayment. The borrower identified himself as Green.
Fulton values rise sharply under tax equalization law as the assessors report stronger results. The retiring chairman Tully Waters urges legislative funding for convict families during service, a plan opposed by Commissioner Mills. Board accepts the report, notes no binding action. Rosser honored for 16 years of service. Major Pomeroy elected to replace him with a 1200 dollar annual salary. Atlanta Baseball fears park staffing shortfall if grounds at Ponce de Leon Park are not manned. Sheltering Arms funding sought via several supporters and referred to army committee. East Point boosters want Newnan road repairs, referral to public works.
After hours of Baltimore bank representatives arguing against placing the fifth district bank in Richmond, the Federal Reserve Board took the protest under consideration without comment. No immediate action was expected, with details on reserve system rules and the cotton loan fund likely delaying a decision.
Resinol begins to heal sick skin at once and stops licking and sour rough skin. The easy Resinol way claims to clear eczema and eruptions, heal pimples, cuts, burns, and chafing. Prescribed by doctors for 20 years, it contains no irritants. Free trial offered by Dept. 2-R Restnol, Baltimore.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for weak kidneys and bladder. It lists symptoms such as cloudy urine swelling ankles sleeplessness and despondency and urges purchasing from a reliable druggist with dosing after meals.
The relatives and friends of Mrs Hannah FE King Lula Reynolds Ada Reynolds Miss Irynolds Harry Reynolds and Mr King are invited to attend the funeral Thursday morning at 10 oclock from 195 Davis Street The interment will be at Devatur Ga A special home is provided for friends to go Lester Brown will officiate Bran don funeral directors in charge
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