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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
2
A report indicates the Department of Justice may appoint Edward A. Fogarty as successor to Moyer. Details on timing and official action were not provided in the available text. The piece notes Fogarty as a potential appointee without confirmation.
Thomas Jackson of Newport Street in Atlanta reports severe back pain from weak kidneys and stiff secretions. He says Deans Kidney Pulls quickly relieved his ailment and helped him straighten up after overwork.
Simple at home acne remedy promotes resinol soap and ointment routines. Face baths with hot and cold water aim to cleanse pores, soothe skin, and reduce pimples and blackheads. Product claims include speedy healing of skin irritations and chafing with resinol, sold widely with a free trial offer from Hesinol in Baltimore.
The exact cause of rheumatism remains unknown though excess uric acid in blood is suggested. No specific remedy exists and many drugs have been trialed with mixed success. Physicians agree relief comes from pain control and nervous system calming. Dr Schultze favors Anti-Kamma Tablets for pain in rheumatism and other pains. available in any quantity.
In Michigan City, reports say the federal prison in Atlanta may see a new inspector. Warden Willem H Moyer says he has no intimation of any change and offers no comment. Former Indiana official Fogarty, once mayor of South Bend, reportedly declined the DOJ post due to travel.
Harry D White of 99 Stonewall Street has announced his bid for recorder pro tem. He served twelve years in city police and detective work, then moved to real estate. Previously with B M Grant Co and later with Foster Rab SDR agency, he was born in Georgia and has lived in Atlanta for twenty five years.
The Men s club of St Luke s Episcopal Church meets Thursday at 7 o clock in a chamber of commerce room. Guests include all male members of St Luke s. Principal speaker is Dr Robert W Patton of Richmond Va, noted preacher in the south. Rev R E Gribbin and Dr John Atkinson to make brief talks.
Miss May Smith a 19 year old from Norcross Ga arrived in town and visited a pickle joint on Viaduct Place before being arrested by Patrolman H T G Cason for drunkenness and roughhousing. She told Matron Bohnefield that she would not repeat the act if released and pleaded with Judge Johnson for leniency.
The fifth marriage within Child's new restaurant circle saw Miss Mabel Wilson a waitress wed Barry Maylard carver on Wednesday evening. Officiating minister Rev G M Wakes conducted the ceremony at 24 East Georgia Avenue. The couple dined at the Ansley hotel hosted by Mario O'Brien and E Payne, then visited Mrs Payne at 20 Carnegie Way before a trip to New Orleans and Florida. They expect to return by March 1 to 32 Carne Way.
Greensboro Georgia reports a public safety incident early yesterday left Robert Hackney dead after being struck by Judge Terrell. Terrell escaped but later offered to surrender. The house occupants were forced to dig the grave by the assailants.
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier that cleanses the liver kidneys and skin, stops rheumatic and other eruptions, and aids digestion. It claims the vegetable formula contains no mercury and urges readers to obtain a bottle and read the product folder from The Swift Specific Co. 51 Swift Bldg. Atlanta Ga.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce urges county road and revenue boards to require Georgia grown foodstuffs for convicts and animals used in public roads. If dealers and farmers supply Georgia feed of equal quality to western supplies, millions could stay in state. Chamber notes 6,300 convicts and 4,000 mules need feed. livery, railroad, and department stores would boost demand for Georgia crops like stem pea vine hay.
Mrs. W. Coleman, mother of Mary Phagan, sues the National Pencil Factory for 10000 damages in superior court. She names Leo M Frank and Jim Conley as the slayers and alleges the firm is liable for failing to protect the child. State s attorney James L. Key represents her.
Millard Dean, a Negro convict recently released from the gang, was arrested by Bicycle Officers Dodd and Shumate while attempting to sell thirteen brown leghorn chickens to Goldstein, a grocer at Clarke and Connally Streets. The theft tied to J. B. Brodie's chicken house at 322 Woodward Avenue. Dean claimed "Thirteen is my Jonah" and referenced a February 18, 1913 chain gang sentence.
Macon Ga January 30 Special Fireman T M Bateman of No 4 station was seriously injured this afternoon at Cherry and Third streets when a heavy automobile fire truck passed over his right leg crushing the ankle bones. The department had been called to extinguish a burning automobile and as No 4 truck returned Bateman swung on the side missed footing and fell his leg going under the rear wheel.
The Atlanta theater presents Within the Law tonight through Saturday with seats selling fast. The Baldwin Melville Stock company brings Our Wives to Atlanta for a week starting Monday with matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Tickets are 25 and 50 cents for nights and Saturday matinee, 25 cents for Tuesday and Thursday matinees.
The Grand showed the film Born Again starring Beulah Poynter to large crowds Wednesday and again Thursday. The actress, famed for dramatic roles, is praised for her performance and the film’s high quality photography. Also noted, Eugene Rostand, economist and father of Edmund Rostand, died in Paris at age 81. Carroll & Hunter advertise Garry Red Ash block at 4785.
In Jackson county Georgia Mrs W A Davis waived preliminary hearing and was remanded to Jefferson jail charged with murdering her husband last October. The coroner’s inquiry shifted from self inflicted death to holding Mrs Davis responsible after more than four months. The husband was found shot on the front porch after leaving his room with a pistol to guard his henhouse from thieves. The family is prominent and the case may develop a sensation.
Sycamore Bank in Turner county was closed after stockholders decided to appoint a receiver to wind up its affairs. A shortage of $6,000 had been reported but was covered. liquidation was deemed necessary. The bank, organized five years ago with $25,000 capital, listed L. Benton as president H. W. Harris as vice president and L. J. Brown as cashier.
A roundup of Georgia appellate decisions with multiple cases from city, superior, and municipal courts. Listings include Falk v LaGrange Cigar Co et al and others, noting judges, counsel, and state of decisions across LaGrange, Thomasville, Nashville, Hastman, Atlanta, Elberton, and more.
An advertisement contrasts calomel with Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable liquid priced at 50 cents claiming calomel causes salivation and sickness while Liver Tone starts the liver without side effects. It touts harmless use for children and adults and promises relief from biliousness constipation and headaches with a money back offer by the druggist.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a fast cure for swollen eyelids and ankles and a range of kidney related symptoms. It claims relief from back pain dizziness and shortness of breath with a tablespoon after meals and ample water, asserting diabetes would be cured and all swellings vanish.
In the Citi zens Bank of East Point receivership Atlanta Terra Cotta filed for a disinterested CP A to audit bank affairs and reveal status. The pleading hints at officer checks drawn without funds under a new Georgia act. Creditors and their lawyers meet at 1 today in the Terra Cotta offices to review heavier than expected liabilities and large Atlanta deposits.
J E Ray also known as J A McRay and J A Gay was arrested in Coles near Sylvester after police were alerted by Worth County authorities. He allegedly passed bad checks in Barwick Moultrie and nearby towns as detectives pursued him from Sylvester.
Macon Ga January 20 Special JYP Westbrook a Houston county farmer was awarded 500 dollars against the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad Company for injuries from a fall from a rear platform of a train at Giovania last year. The case ran three days in Bibb Superior Court and was described as a hard fought trial in the county.
QO. B. Jones, a well dressed youth, was arrested at the New Kimball hotel by City Detectives Andrews and Patrick on charges of passing worthless checks to buy overcoats. Most items were recovered from pawnshops. Jones blames hard luck and bank failures that left him unemployed. He states he once held positions with two Atlanta banks before their collapses. He will face Recorder Johnsen tomorrow.
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