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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
4
Joel Hunter, well known accountant of Joel Hunter & Co, was struck in the left eye by a golf ball on Wednesday. The incident involved the prominent local figure and prompted medical evaluation.
Morning at Anzler Park links left Mr. Hunter injured after a ball struck a rock and bounced back into his eye. He sought medical care and his condition improved by night. Captain Daniel Powers of Maryville, Pa., noted for river rafting on the Susquehanna, is mentioned for his voyages.
In a lively Senate debate on January 13, Republican leaders assailed President Wilson over his Indianapolis speech and Democratic policy. Democrats defended the administration and predicted Wilson's re election, whileCummins resolution on Mexican customs from Vera Cruz occupancy was postponed. Johnson Sharp Williams defended Wilson, Borah assailed the administration, and references were made to Tom Taggart and Tam many Hall figures linked to political corruption.
City committee considers sweeping salary cuts in the fire and police departments. Chief Beavers staff and the chief's son Harold Cummings face reductions while patrolmen, investigators, and probation roles see salary changes. Mayor Woodward urges deeper payroll cuts and retains pressure on the committee.
In Barnesville Georgia on January 12 a memorial service honored Dr. Robert J. Willingham, late secretary of the foreign mission board. Prominent visitors from Baptist groups attended the Georgia Baptist meeting at First Baptist Church, with Dr J L White and I F Love among speakers. The session featured discussions on foreign missions and featured several regional representatives.
Griffin Georgia January 12 Special quarterly meeting of Georgia experiment station directors reports the station in better shape than in years past. Major items include planning a barbecue on the second Wednesday in April inviting Governor and legislators to visit and inspect work. A resolution by Judge J J Flynt urging closer affiliate with State College of Agriculture passed unanimously. Directors discussed property development along Central of Georgia Railway lines and improvements to the office and grounds. Meeting chaired by Hon J B Price with directors R Neely W Andrew Hammock Coleman J Mobley Hamilton J W L Brown J J Flynt John T Duncan W McWhorter M Tambie present.
Rome Ga January Bere r Clement a long time resident and former publisher of The Georgia Clipper died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage at 6 yesterday. He was 61, born in Opelika Alabama. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs Marvin Mikel of Arabi Ga, two sons George and T H Clement Jr of Rome, and brothers P T Clement and D A Clement of Spokane Washington.
Dr J M BD King a longtime Chattooga county physician died at the Old Soldiers home in Atlanta. His funeral was held in Menlo after interment at Dallas. Annie May Owens died at 799 Simpson Street after three weeks of pneumonia. her funeral will be in Dallas. Mrs Minel Harris Harris, Mrs Mary Harris Johnson, Dora Murdoch, and Dan Henson died in Georgia, with survivors listed and arrangements pending.
Emory College in Oxford Ga on January 19 named F. W. Turbee of Oxford R. P. Elbridge of Auburn and J. H. Wilson of Camilla as the Few Literary Society’s champions for the annual champion debate against Phi Gamma. Phi Gamma officers G. W. Matthews Jr Gon Weber and Cranston Wini3 will also speak.
If you're ill stay home and rest. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised to tone up the kidneys. The copy urges careful living and avoiding work when unwell, claiming many users found relief.
Atlanta craftsman H. B. Jordan, aged 93, of wn Peachtree Street, states that persistent kidney trouble caused back lameness and head pains. He says he had suffered long and tried many remedies before Dean’s Kidney Pills gave prompt relief.
Washington January 13 the naval appropriation bill approved by the House naval committee provides for two battleships and a large auxiliary program totaling 145.5 million dollars including six torpedo boat destroyers sixteen submarines a seagoing submarine a hospital ship a transport and a fuel ship with individual caps. Representative Hobson vows to press for three battleships and more destroyers and submarines. The overall size exceeds navy estimates by about three million dollars due to a battleship funded from proceeds of selling Mississippi and Idaho to Greece.
Montgomery report says fourteen inmates, led by Mack Moore, a black murderer, escaped the Tuscaloosa County Jail this morning by breaking an iron bar. Bloodhounds and posses from neighboring counties scoured the area. no capture reported at this time.
Macon Ga January 15 Special The Henry Neuhoff company of Nashville Tenn now has an assured packing plant and abattoir in Macon City designated as the official city slaughter house with Bi inspection of all animals for human consumption. The city grants a six acre lease on the city reserve for 60 years at nominal rent in return for a 75000 dollar investment on the plant improvements.
An old remedy touts Sage Tea and Sulphur for graying hair. The Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound, 60 cents, is recommended for darkening, thickness, and shine, claiming to restore natural color with regular application.
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