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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1916

Page

10

Grady Hospital Board Elects Officers and Debates Dormitory

Grady hospital board of trustees held its annual meeting Tuesday with discussions on a nurses dormitory and the election of officers. Colonel Robert J. Lowry was chosen president, EH. W. Martin vice president, and Dr. W. F. Elkin secretary, while Dr. W. B. Summerall was re elected superintendent. A Mayo letter urged a prison ward to cut jail costs and improve safety, and a committee was named to work out details. The board also considered an intercom exchange project and re elected the medical board. A donor’s $10,000 pledge for the dormitory was disclosed but sparked questions over naming rights, leading to committee review.

Grady Hospital Board of Trustees Robert J. Lowry EH. W. Martin W. 4. Elkin W. B. Summerall Elkin W. M. Mayo Maya Board of Trustes of Grady Hospital Grady Grady ‘Hospital Diana Tegwiar Lowry I. D. Longino Alfred Newell Summerall Southern Bell Telephone Company Atlanta Telephone Company Sumqueralt Pehen Council Tinanes Slo Ely Wark Om Neil BBR Wost Siven Mavne T Lowis FF. W. Martina W. S. Elkin, Jr

Masonic Officials Review Commanderies In Atlanta

Acting Grand Master Lee S. Smith of Pittsburgh and Georgia Grand Commander B Frank Hardeman, with J K Orr and committee, reviewed Atlanta and Coeur de Ti en commanderies during annual inspections at the Masonic temple. Wives accompanied the officials. Piedmont hotel served as headquarters. a Stone Mountain drive and luncheon at Druid Hills Golf Club were planned with entertainment at Capital City Club.

Lee S. Smith Pittsbury United States J. K. Orr Atlanta B. Frank Hardeman Athens Georgia Smith Atanta Commandery Coeur de Tien Masonic Temple Mr. Smith Mr. Hardeman

Physician from Mexico City Relates Harsh Journey to United States

Dr Francis L. Fiske, longtime physician in Mexico City, describes a perilous trek to the United States via Tampico route. He says bandits robbed him thirteen times between Monterrey and the border, stripping nearly all possessions except clothing. He spent about $120 in transit and carried only essential papers.

Mexico Atlanta Francisco L. Fiske Mexico City Iske Tampico Vera Cruz Monterey

Tarpon Inn Opens on Useppa Island Reopens for Guests

Tarpon Inn on Useppa Island reopened Saturday under Ray Payne returning as manager. The hotel has been enlarged and the dining room and lobby capacity doubled. New golf course, dubbed the western Pocket golf course of America, with Paul N Dean in charge, three cup tournaments set for Feb 12 26 and Mar 11, Izaak Walton fishing trophies attractively offered as the inn stays open to June 35 for tarpon season.

Tarpon Inn Useppa Island Ray Payne Block Island B. L Tarponin West Nocket America Paul N. Dean Shore Club of Chicago Florida Izaak Walton Club

Mayor J. D. Edmundson of LaGrange Dies at 71

LaGrange Ga January 26 Special John Dew Edmundson longtime mayor for eleven years died this morning after a brief illness Pneumonia. He was a Confederate veteran who lost his right arm in the war. Funeral at First Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 pm interment Hill View Cemetery. Survived by wife three sons GS Edmundson of Abbotttsford KB Edmundson of Tignall GA Dr J P Edmundson of Kansas City Mo and three daughters Mrs J C Warner of Rome Mrs J B Richey of Atlanta and Mrs Hatton Lovefor of LaGrange.

LaGrange John Dew Edmundson First Methodist Church B. P. Allen W. B. Dillard Hill View

Our Glasses Align With Your Oculist Prescription

Jac T. Moore and Sons present optician services at 42 Broad St offering spectacles tailored to precise prescriptions. The ad promises scientifically accurate curves and a red finish achievable by skilled mechanics, inviting customers to bring their oculist prescription.

Jac. T. Moore & Sons the Opticians Broad St

Emory subscriptions organized by Atlanta physicians

The division of physicians led by Dr W S Elkin met at the chamber of commerce to organize and begin soliciting subscriptions from Atlanta doctors for Emory University. Subscriptions can be directed to the medical department Lamar school or to general Emory buildings unless otherwise noted. Multiple physician teams and captains were listed, with activity planned to begin Wednesday morning and expected substantial donations at Thursday’s luncheon.

Elkin Division of Physicians Chamber of Commerce Physicians of Atlanta Emory University Lamar School of Law Emory Atlanta Alex A. Roberts J. Hines E. Be Wood A. H. Bune Cyrus Strickler H. Ly, Reynolds C. H. Paine EB. V. Bailey Dunbar Roy Newton Craig Miller Hutchins Bernard Wolff A. B. Bustin Phinilly Calhoun George Bachaian J. H. Smith Cecil Stockard J. Calhoun McDougall 8. Goldsmith W.W. Young Co. Avan Bates ‘Stock Mt Gaines C. E. Boynton Howard Burke A. BM. Mackenfuel A. P. Bilse I. W. Papez John Funke A. Ja Warpon Br G. . Watts Broa BCA Fothiers Frank Boland Will Robert Dan ¥. Mage Ps Wells E. P. Merritt L. Campbell Jono Wallace M.G. Campbell Joan & Hurt Liebman H. G. Cartes HL Mancock W. . Dilkin Scott Hudson J. ‘Hall Milter Harper J. G. Ragadale W. W. Campball Clark C.K. Varden WHS Ragan, Jr W. RK. Adkins H. J. Rosenberg Roughlin B. C. Davis LC. Flaher Dt. KR. McCord H. Matthews H. “Battey WS. Bikey John F. Denton W.H. Person Hartieid

Mayor and Council Elected in Valdosta Ga

Valdosta Ga January 25 Special The white primary for mayor and councilmen yesterday re elected Mayor T J Converse Jr who had no opposition and six councilmen W D Peepte B H Jones M J Chauncey J Dashley B W Bentley and 4¢ T) Mathia The first two were members Of the old council W i Uonley declined to run again and 13 place was taken by Mr Mathis L W than any I D Berg storm were defeated

Valdosisa T. J. Converse, Jr W. Db. Peepte B. H. Jones M. J. Chauncey J. Dashley B. W. Bentley Mathia W. i Uonley Mr. Mathis L. W I. D. Bergstorm

Railroads Seek Court Injunction in Tax Case

Attorneys King and Spalding of Atlanta and Cummings and Hall of Augusta filed in the federal district court in Atlanta on behalf of Louisville and Nashville and Atlantic Coast Line railways seeking to enjoin Comptroller General William A. Wright from proceeding on collecting back taxes claimed on 1,070,000 dollars worth of bonds. The suit relates to a prior move by Louisville and Nashville to block the comptroller from taking stock of the Western of Alabama railway alleged to be owned by the Louisville and Nashville.

King & Spalding Atlanta Cummings & Hall Ausgusta Federal District Court Louisville and Nashville Atlantic Coast Line Railways Eniain William A. Wright Georgia Railroad The Louiayne and Nashville Comptroller General Western of Alabama Railroad

Crisp County to elect new ordinary February 15

Cordele Ga January 25 Special The Crisp County executive committee failed an election to fill the unexpired term of Judge S W Coney ordinary of the county deceased for February 11 Three candidates were named for the unexpired term W P Fleming J Hughes and J Collins two of whom are now holding local offices The committee also set the county primary for March 17 when all county officers will be elected

Cordele Caninittes Crisp S. W. Coney W. P. Fleming J. ® Hughes J. ‘. 'Collins

MIT Atlanta Alumni Banquet Set for Saturday Evening

The sixth annual banquet of the Atlanta Alumni Association of MIT will be held in the Pine Room at the Hotel Ansley on Saturday at 8 p.m. All MIT men in Atlanta or vicinity are invited and asked to notify J. M. Thacher, president, at 318 Electric & Gas Building, of their intention to attend.

Atlanta Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pine Room Ansley J. M. Thacher No. 318 Electric & Gas Building

Maddox Guilty In Judge Calhoun Court

A jury returned a guilty verdict yesterday against former Alderman James W. Maddox in Judge Andy Calhoun's court on a cruelty to animals charge. Trial spanned nearly two days with arraignment Monday and sentencing deferred to Friday as Maddox said he would appeal. The maximum penalty for cruelty to animals is $1,000.

Andy Calhoun James W. Maddox H.D. Freeman City Humane Board of Police Commissioners J Oficer Freeman John 8. McCleland Aldine Chambers Linton C. Hopking Lowry Ammold Robert Troutman Atlanta Humane Society Maddox Court of Appeals

Cars Leave Today for Long Trip Exhibit

Crowded to the limit of capacity all day. Manager Leak says the Georgia Exhibit Cars had best day since opening and anticipates crowding at Wednesday morning visit. Cars switch at 1 15 p m from Union Depot to Terminal Station for train to Newnan then LaGrange and three days there. They proceed to Manchester Tarbotton Montezuma Vienna Cordele Fitzgerald Titton Moultrie Valdosta for conservation conference February 23 to 34. Public response, modest admission fees aid operation costs, praised by visitors and state chamber officials.

Georgia Atlanta Georgia Chamber of Commerce Union Depot Terminal Station West Point Newnan LaGrange Manchester Tarbotton Montezuma Vienna Cordele Fitzgerald, Titton Moultrie State Chamber of Commerce Cara

Woman's Missionary society collects 56000 in North Georgia

Carrollton Ga January 25 Special The Woman's Missionary society of the North Georgia conference assembled here this week with over 300 in attendance. Fifty six thousand cholera has been collected in the past year and 598 members have been added. Miss Mabel Head of Nashville Tenn delivered an address on foreign missionary work. Delegates are being royally entertained. Reports of committees will be made tomorrow.

Carrollton Woman's Missionary Society of the North Georgia Conference Mabel Head Nashville Tenn

Prohibition Amendment Defeated by Kentucky Senate

Frankfort Kentucky January 25 A bill to submit a constitutional amendment for statewide Prohibition failed 20 to 14 in the Kentucky Senate. The article notes estimates that three fifths of bonded spirits and whiskies in the United States are in Kentucky warehouses based on official sources.

Frankfort United States Kentucky

Justified in Killing Man He Found in Home

In Waycross Georgia on January 28 special reports that M. P. Reaves was ruled justified in killing Henry Williams of Montgomery last Friday night after a lengthy preliminary hearing. The defense claimed Williams insulted Mrs. Reaves and attempted to push her into an adjoining room. Williams had knowledge of the killer entering with a shotgun, and Reaves fired at once, then left.

Waycrons Ware County M. P. Reaves C. J. Allen Henry Williams Montgomery Williams Reaves Willams Williama

Ellis Named Captain of Columbus Guards

First Lieutenant Cleve Ellis was tonight elected captain of the Columbus Guards to succeed Captain George Sheram who resigned. He will assume the post after passing his examination and receiving his commission, creating vacancies for first and second lieutenants. R. B. Pekor is expected to become first lieutenant, with the second lieutenant chosen from non commissioned officers.

Columbus Cleve Ellis Columbus Guards George Sheram R. B. Pekor Leutenant

Sheriff saves girl by killing mad dog in Cortele Ga

In Cortele Georgia on January 25 Sheriff Ward fired three shots to kill a mad dog that had entered the home and endangered his young daughter Lenore who had just returned from school. The dog was foaming at the mouth and showed hydrophobia when it rushed toward the child.

Cortele Lenore

Holmes Institute to Plan New Building and Trustees Meeting

The Holmes Institute trustees will gather at the corner Fort and Clifton streets to discuss plans for a new building to shelter 1000 impoverished children. H.R. Holmes will present an annual report. Rev. L. H. King will preside. Bishop J. 3. Elipper and others will speak. music by students.

Holmes Institute Fort Clifton Streets H. M. Turner H.R. Holmes L. H. King Central Avenue ME. Church J. 3. Elipper J. P. Johnson J. A. Hadley W. A. Fountain W.M. Ferryl Ie Eberhardt HA King Clark University

Business Men Rejuvenated by German Discovery Claims

A German scientist, R. von Walden, touts a non drug cure for heart and circulatory ailments claiming life prolongation and relief from angina, paralysis, and possible death. Free booklet and consultation offered to those sending symptom details to the R. von Walden Institute in Cincinnati.

R. von Walden R. von Walden Institute Mitchell Bldg Cincinnati Ohic Adv

Girl Falls 16 Stories But Not Badly Hurt

Chicago January 25 Physicians at St Duke's hospital reported Miss Minute B Werner 21 who fell from the sixteenth floor of the Transportation building yesterday sustained minor injuries. They projected an excellent chance of recovery and she denied any attempt at self harm.

Chicago St Duke's Hospital Minute B. Werner

Greek Officers Fight Duel in Athens

A duel occurred today between naval officers M. Courmouls and M. Melas. Courmouls was wounded. The dispute stems from the forced resignation of Melas’s brother as secretary to King Constantine over political opinion.

Athens Via Paris M. Courmouls M. Melas M. Courmoulis Constantine

Dentists of Atlanta Honor Dr Hinman With Dinner

Dr Hinman is celebrated by Atlanta colleagues for becoming president of the National Dental Association. A complimentary dinner will be held Saturday January 29 at the Warlock Capital City Club, with an arranging committee of Drs Poster Barnwell Hil Huff Hughes Silverman Turner Holland and Foster leading the reception.

Atlanta Temter Hinman National Dental Association Warlock Capital City Club Tre SW. Poster C. M. Barnwell DeLos Hil M. D. Huff C. Hughes L. Silverman M. &. Turner Frank Holland F. C. Foster

Parents Should Know This Splendid Remedy

Parents should know of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, reliable laxative for children. It uses simple herbs, contains no narcotics, and helps restore regularity without griping or strain. A trial bottle is offered free by Dr W B Caldwell at 454 Washington St Monticello IL.

Mre Va F. Gaff 1Th St Washington, D.C Marie Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inspec Maier & Berkele, Inc Jex Jes Whitehall Street Lee B. Smuteh York Rite Masons J. D. Edmundson Valdosta Alumni Association Hawkes Whitehal Calhoun Woman's Society North Senate Frees M. P. Reaves Waycross Ellis Sheriff Girl Mad Dog Hotel Martinique Taylor Pennsylvania Depot Broadway New York New Yor Fales DR. Hinman Matie Gaff Georgia Savings Bank & Trust CO Sparta Charleston First Presbyterian Church Savannah Georgia Railroad Bank Augusta Alfred W. McCann Mr. McCann Newsparreift
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