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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1921
Page
4
In the body, two gallons of blood work to ward off germs, remove waste, and strengthen bone and muscle. A healthy blood supply aids resistance, weight, and vigor. Gude's Pepto Mangan, long prescribed by physicians, is a safe tonic that quickly restores energy and wholesomeness. Buy only with the brand on the package.
Eleven inmates at Fulton county jail signed a statement saying Abe Powers, accused as a leader of a wire tapping ring, was not involved in the fall fight with attorney H. W. McLarty. They said McLarty identified the wrong man, and Powers played no part in the altercation on the tower’s fourth floor.
City Electrician R C Turner pressed development of new power sites and electrification of all Atlanta railways. He cited 1920 electricity use surpassing 250 million kWh and over 12 000 horsepower of load, warning a 90 day shortage could devastate business. He urged timely start in 1921.
Gritsron Theater shows Viola Dana in Blackmail and other features all week. Tudor Theater presents Eva Novik in The Torrent Saturday. Rialto Theater runs White New York Bleepa and more. Forsyth Barnrit with Eyes of the Heart Strand Theater continues Fatty Arbuckle in The Life of the Party. Vaudotte Theater hosts William Hart in She Toll Gate on Saturday. Bayou Theater lists The Bottom of the World for Saturday. Alamo No. 2 features Shorty Hamilton in Denny From Ireland Saturday. Alpha Theater presents Antono Aforeno in The Veiled Mystery on Saturday.
Washington details a Senate approved Sundry Civil appropriation to build a chaplain’s home on the grounds of the Atlanta Federal Prison. Upshaw secured the item after initial committee resistance, arguing the housing would keep the chaplain in close touch with his parish and raise his modest pay. The report also notes urban police use of electric signal lamps in New York and Los Angeles to summon officers via telephones.
Mayor Key and Alderman Seawright win backing for Peachtree street widening from Forrest to Leon. County commission support expected to share costs, with chief estimates placing city expense near 820,000 for ten feet each side. Property owners endorse the petition presented to Fulton commissioners, urging county aid.
Mayor disapproves blocking sidewalks by builders in front of 103 Peachtree and 142 Marietta. He vetoes resolutions granting contractors permission to close sidewalks while wrecking Dad building and Fulton Bank project proceeds. He cites pedestrian danger from forced sidewalk obstructions into traffic lanes.
G E Estes aged 61 died at home in Union City at 7 30 AM survived by his widow and two sons SODA 3 H and Frank Estes John W Maxcy longtime Belle Isle Taxi company employee died yesterday morning in a private hospital after a lingering illness
Short obituary mentions W J Maxey and family of Atlanta with three brothers Glover Russell and Robert A Maxey of Lawrenceville Ga. Body to be sent to Lawrenceville Ga. Emma scoperrs formerly of Atlanta died in Rome Ga private hospital. Survived by two sisters Mia and Kate Roberts of Fort Myers Fla a brother F C Roberts of Charlotte NC nephew Edward H Page Fort Myers and nieces Katherine Page Fort Myers and Margaret Roberts Charlotte NC. Body arrived Atlanta Friday and to H M Patterson & son chapel.
John W Partee, 66, longtime Southern railroad special agent at Toccoa Ga, died last night. Survived by widow, three daughters and four sons. Body sent to Toccoa by Southern Railway. Also notice of William L Saye dieing suddenly at home with survivors in Atlanta and California. Ruth Poole 28 of 537 Pulliam Street dies at private hospital. Dr Owen T Kenyon of Dawson Ga dies.
The petition of C D Miller and Fulton County Georgia requests incorporation of Eagle Investment Company as a private stock corporation for twenty years with renewal. It aims to engage in real estate and personal property dealings, lending, securing loans, handling stocks and bonds, and related financial activities. Authorized capital is five thousand dollars, with option to increase to fifty thousand. branch offices may be established. The corporate rights include suing, entering contracts, issuing notes and bonds, adopting charter amendments, and other typical powers of a corporation. The petition asserts principal office in Atlanta with potential branch offices as determined by majority stockholders.
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