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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
11
A Cordele farmers rally Saturday will discuss agricultural topics and state issues. They press for free books in common schools and propose taxing soft drinks with proceeds to go to schools. Mayor Gordon James will attend and deliver a speech on local relations.
An Atlanta woman describes relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills for back and hip pains, headaches, and nervous weakness. The ad urges readers with kidney weakness to try the product, citing improved energy and reduced discomfort while noting the testimonial from Josephina L. Mya T and Wes Charles Eberhardt.
A state party meeting will consider eleven propositions including demands for a strict party pledge in Baltimore, expanded income tax, a stronger navy, immigration limits, Mexican interference stance, church school funding probes, and shifting state officers to salaries. Key figures J J Brown and Charles Barrett are noted as speakers returning from Washington.
Police investigate a fresh Atlanta swindle where a caller posing as a local physician used Brannen’s store to trick a clerk and a young man into buying medicines with a bad check The plan involved Greenwich Avenue and a physician who denied knowledge of the fraud, suggesting accomplices in the drug trade or clerks aided by a medical contact.
A couple were injured when their car rolled on Urmewood Avenue early yesterday. Mrs. and Mr. on tarfe tle avenue were thrown from the vehicle near Volsengasiv brieeet. They were taken to Gian hospital with minor injuries. The wheel allegedly struck a hole cover, causing the mishap.
A noted authority claims pimples arise from toxins in the bowels and absorbed into blood. Recommends four ounces of Rad Salts in hot water each morning for a week to cleanse blood, boost kidney function, and prevent eruptions.
Advertising copy extols Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a dual action cold remedy that kills germs and soothes inflamed parts. It emphasizes building tissue and relieving symptoms, urging readers to keep a bottle on hand. price shown as 23 cents.
Sidney J Ormond, a prominent Atlanta newspaper man, dies at Grady Hospital. Funeral in Pattersons chapel with large turnout and tributes to his leadership as editor and critic. Separate campaign to raise 3.6 million for Emory University in Atlanta announced, led by Chamber of Commerce figures and local dignitaries, with speeches from Preston Arkwright and Bishop Candler.
Veterans from the Confederacy cheered the star spangled banner at the state capitol during celebrations of Gen Lee’s birthday. Officials and descendants gathered as the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the United Daughters of Veterans presided with ceremonies in Atlanta.
The Old Guard held its regular election of officers naming George M Lopez commander John W Murrell captain and adjutant 7T Cleve 53mms captain and quartermaster Tames '1 scott captain and commissars Dr Walpole Brewer captain and surgeon Dr Hugh McLoke lieutenant and assistant surgeon A Mel Wilson captain A company Trank M Ridge first lieutenant Mr Berry second lieutenant TO A Skemp captain & company TL Bergstrom first lieutenant Wo Bo aim mings second lieutenant W MM Stephenson first sergeant A company W Tidwell second sergeant A company Henry Heerman first sergeant B company Walter C Bennett second sergeant Be company Ben Lee Crew and JL. J Warns Jr color sergeants and George Might sergeant major Major Ed LG Wight retired from the Post OL war amendant.
The Atlanta Sacred Harp singers will perform at the Soldiers Home next Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The event is open to the public.
Southeastern Fair directors urge an appropriation to fund a new Lakewood fair building. The finance committee previously set a budget with no fair money, while 20 000 was allotted for the South Pryor street bridge. Mayor Pro Tem Armistead signals support and the council plans a Thursday vote with possible amendments to include 55060 more or reallocate funds.
Fifth Ward residents convene at the English Avenue School auditorium tonight to discuss the stance their representatives should take on the finance sheet before the council.
Bennett, a known young attorney, was held on a $50 bond by the recorder after a dispute at the Owls club on December 3. He allegedly stabbed Edward O Connor Bennett in the face with a pocket knife, requiring 42 stitches. O Connor says Bennett provoked the attack. Bennett claims O Connor cursed and struck him first. Bennett weighs 117 pounds. O Connor about 750.
Cordele January 19 Special Judge S. W. Coney, who served in Chapy county as ordinary since 1905, died this morning at his home in Cordele. He had served in various judicial roles since the county’s creation.
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