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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1921
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes show a church or society gathering with names like Hobbes and Loden amid a schedule of social events, committees, and examinations. The scattered items reference stewards and a Trinity group, with cordial entries and brief notices of meetings.
Mrs. Mattie Jackson Slaton wife of W M Slaton former Atlanta public school head died suddenly at 6210 oclock while visiting a sick neighbor next door at 147 Myrtle street after attending a Missionary Circle meeting. She had been in excellent health, survived by her husband and several children, plus her mother and sister in Atlanta and kin including Ex-Governor John M Slaton. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
C. W. Chance of 102 South Ashby Street was beaten and robbed of more than 273 dollars by two highwaymen on Ivy Street near the opening of an alley between Beaker and Harris streets at 10 p.m. Monday. He was unconscious and later taken to Grady hospital. A 26 year old barber from Cocartown, Ga., 0 payer 22 A. W. Weaver, was arrested nearby and held on suspicion of complicity. A search for the second suspect is underway.
In commemoration of the anniversary of Robert E. Lee birth a celebration will fold at the state capitol Wednesday to honor the hero of the lost cause The House of Representatives will be decorated with Stars and Bars and flowers and the public is invited to unite in reverence The event is led by M C Kelléck commander Camp 159 United Confederate veterans with Dr Russell J Smith pastor of the Church of the Epiphany and Mrs John A Perdue president Atlanta chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy assisting A program includes invocation and songs by local chapters and ushers from Julia Tacks 20n and Mefcaret A Wilson chapters Children of the Confederacy
An obituary list notes infant son of Mr and Mrs G E Miller of 256 Oakland avenue died Sunday at a private hospital and was sent to Donehon and Bazemore chapel. Frank Jamies age 20 died Sunday at 2 Waverly Way, survived by wife, parents, sisters and five brothers. Dr Julian Greer died Sunday at Merritts Avenue residence, survived by two sons, three daughters and a wife. Effie Swartout and Hattie Swartout, aged 85, died Sunday at private hospital, body to Chicago. survived by one son, one daughter, a sister and two brothers. Lawrence B Dragh died at 94 Whiteford Avenue residence. survived by wife and four children. William Wilson died Sunday at daughter’s residence. survived by wife, four daughters and a brother. Ranges of Marietta listed among survivors with several family links. Matt Levert and William Crowell also noted as deceased with survivors including spouses and children. multiple locations referenced.
Two people were injured in auto mobile accidents Monday evening. Mrs. W. A. Ivey, 91 838 Lucile Avenue, driving a truck, was struck from the rear by a car believed to belong to W. E. Maroney whose machine had been stolen. The other driver fled. Fred Campbell, 10, of 9 Oliver Street, was struck and run over by a car driven by Wait Bellwood. Campbell suffered a fractured collar bone and injuries to shoulders and head. He was taken to Grady hospital. A reckless driving case was opened by Officers McDaniel and Davis. the driver was released on a copy of charges. Witnesses said the accident seemed unavoidable.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against the Mercantile firm of Kent & Simonton and against J A Kent and C Penn. The action marks the firm’s insolvency and triggers legal proceedings in the Central Hatchie area.
An advertisement claims Ely Cream Balm relieves nasal congestion by applying a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and clear air passages. It promises instant relief from stuffed nose, hawking, and headaches for cold or catarrh sufferers.
Simonton company discloses reorganization of data handling affecting 3 3085 and 3800 records. Details indicate internal process changes and potential operational impacts for storage and retrieval.
A mill-constructed building designed for heavy traffic with an Otis one-ton electric elevator serving all floors stands near Garnett street between the Terminal and Union stations. A fifteen-foot paved shed side and a 30-foot paved rear area insure light on three sides. Sketches of location and size are available on request.
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