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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
8
Douglas Ga January 19 Special reports show ongoing growth with a new merchant opening a store and a brand new steam laundry starting operations. The laundry is equipped with a variety of machinery, signaling local business vitality this week.
The ad proclaims Papepsin Diapepsin digests all foods within five minutes and relieves sour stomach heartburn and indigestion. It assures dramatic relief for stomach discomfort, claiming quick action and wide family use from a fifty cent bottle sold at Hus stores.
Thomasville hosted the Shrine pilgrimage on January 19 with 84 candidates crossing the hot sun for a long parade. Visitors came from Savannah, Americus, Cordele, and other Georgia towns, joining a packed afternoon program that included school visits, a nighttime pageant, and a reception at the home of Noble RL Mach.
Last rites for Colonel Obadiah B Stevens were held after his death at his Terrell County home at 3041 East Linden. Born in Jefferson County Georgia sixty eight years ago he spent his life in public service and business before passing away last morning after an illness. His remains will be taken to Dawson for interment, reflecting his prominence as a longtime Georgia figure.
Colonel Stevens who served in the Georgia House from 1884 to 1888 and in the state senate, later chaired the state railroad commission for six years and headed the agriculture department for eight years. He retired to real estate work in Atlanta in 1902 and was deeply mourned by friends across the state. He left a widow and three children, with funeral services held yesterday.
R. L. Poarch, a prominent Gordon County farmer, killed himself at his home, brooding over financial troubles. A 58 year old man, he left two notes for his wife and son detailing how to wind up his estate. He is survived by his wife and two children.
On January 19 the Bank of West Point announced it has been placed in the hands of the state examiner. The notice states depositors will be paid in full and the bank will resume operations after a reorganization. Weak loan quality and continuing withdrawals are cited as reasons for the closing. State Bank Examiner W J Speer said he has taken charge and no further details were available. a fuller report was expected in a few days.
Augusta Georgia report states Mrs Flora Heymann sues her husband Jules Heymann for 2500 dollars claiming injuries from a recent automobile accident. The husband’s insurer balked at paying a claim to a wife against her husband, prompting a test of the policy rule.
Atlanta Odd Fellows will meet Friday night at the IOOF hall to organize for the Georgia IOOF grand lodge annual session in May. Delegates include Grand Master Frank Hirwell of LaGrange and Grand Warden Ed Bodenhamer of Decatur. Committees for entertainment and arrangements will be appointed.
Old favorites join the fifth annual convention as entries for the state championship set for next week at the Auditorio. Roses Bagley, fid din Joan Garson Tamner, Shorty Harper and a dozen others headline the four night event. Special matinees feature guests from the Old Womans Home and Confederate Soldiers home. President Charles Haden of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce will welcome attendees, delaying his train plans for a later departure.
The trial of J H Miles, charged with the falling of Anderson M Bady, was called in police court and postponed until Friday afternoon at 3:30. The delay came at the prosecutor's request to allow a key witness, Bady's sister, to attend. Miles requested bond, which the recorder denied. the case stems from a Saturday night shooting near Ivy and Bills streets, with Miles claiming self defense.
At the annual meeting of The Chronicle publishing company on January 19 Thomas W Joyless was continued as president and editor Frank H Barrett was made president and business manager. McAuliffe of the Milledgeville News named secretary treasurer with Thomas D Murphy succeeding John W Hammond as managing editor. Hammond had headed the Atlanta bureau.
Amencus reports one of the three White men will be placed on trial first at a Lee county special term called by Tudge ZA Tittleman in Leesburg on January 11. Indicted defendants are G W Chance Claud Chance Raon G W Chance and Minter Kennedy. The father and son are jailed in Leesburg while Kennedy and Ike Carter the negro are held in Sumter county jail at Americus.
A chamfered health tip claims drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and pancreas. It asserts internal sanitation is key to a rosy complexion and cites skin problems and headaches as conditions improved within two weeks.
Atlanta church interest grows for The Starry Way a moral drama to be staged at the Unitarian church Friday night Admission is by card secured by telephoning Ivy 3289-3 The cast includes Mrs Hamilton Block Miss Frances Clarke Miss Manon Berry Henry Heinz Edward Ware T Dutton Perkins Smith Jion McGovern Miss Tinsley Harrison Miss Mary Barnett Miss Roslyn Lovett Mrs William Clare Spiker Elizabeth Little and two angels The production features music directed by Miss Mary L Potter with Wilford Waters and Wuey Howard Lavis assisting
Mr and Mrs H M Hanna of Cleveland Ohio were in Atlanta yesterday en route to Thomasville Georgia where Mr Hanna has an estate He is a son of the late United States Senator Marix anna.
Rumors suggest Gordon Lee may face Harbin of Calhoun and Judge Newt Morris of Marietta in a three way Democratic bid for Congress from the Seventh District. The same report notes potential contest for Rome circuit solicitor general with W H Ennis not seeking reelection and W E Shaw as a probable candidate with James Maddox as running mate, plus Claude Porter named as another prospective candidate.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Wigs as a harmless remedy for constipation in babies children and even adults. It claims quick relief by gentle bowel movement without griping and emphasizes a pleasant taste and easy directions while warning to avoid counterfeit syrups.
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