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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
11
A weather story notes two qualifications for daily forecasts. Tuesday's outlook was uncertain, mixing sun, clouds, and cool air. Forecasters expected either snow or rain as conditions shifted through the day.
A promotional notice touts Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative that relieves stomach fermentation and constipation without distress. It claims rapid relief by next morning and offers a free trial bottle by writing to D M Caldwell at 4452 Washington St, Wontico, Ill.
The column muses on unpredictable weather from sunshine to storms, noting yesterday's calm and a forecast for fair, slightly warmer conditions. It reflects on January 1913’s record of cold snaps, springlike warmth, snow, and rain, then teases tomorrow's forecast as another story.
An Atlanta Ad Men’s club was ordered to answer roll call at a military luncheon next Thursday at 1 PM in the Hotel Ansley under penalty of court martial. Attendees include Fifth infantry, Atlanta artillery and other units. The event honors volunteers who aided a recent parade and features Colonel Orville H Hall as speaker.
The Atlanta Display Men's association held a regular semi monthly meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Henry Here of Polloch & Berge demonstrated effective color schemes in men’s nea display. OC T Hart was elected vice president and 5 4 Lowe was elected treasurer. The next meeting will be February 5.
On February 4 at the chamber meeting called by President Mell R Wilkinson Dr Andrew M Soule president of the Georgia State College of Agriculture will address Atlanta chamber members. He will urge agricultural evolution in Georgia and outline features of the southeastern fair followed by member discussions.
The Walker Armstrong line, based in Savannah, has added the steamships Vigilance of the Ward line and the Pony Bridge, two British vessels. For the present the British ship will sail under the British flag, as these acquisitions bolster the Savannah home port operations.
Special Senator Hardwick introduced a bill to donate ten condemned cannons from the Auguste arsenal to Gordon Institute in Barnesville. The guns, deemed unfit for military use by the government, will accompany a supply of cannon balls.
A promotional note extols Mother's Friend as an aid for pregnant women, claiming it relaxes abdominal muscles to reduce pain and prevent stress on ligaments. It promises comfort during expectancy, notes health benefits for the mother, and directs readers to Bradfield Regulator Co for a booklet and product.
Atlanta Music Festival officials sealed a wire contract to bring Creatore and his famous band to the Auditorium for two performances February 4. The troupe, noted for precise ensemble and dramatic crescendos, previously drew rave attendance in Atlanta.
The will of C W Junnicutt divides an estate of 600000 among three daughters one son and Brandson with five shares. Executor nominees include Edgar Hunnicutt and W R Prescott. Heirs include J Edgar Hunnicutt Mrs W F H Prescott Mrs A H Greene and Letitia Drake. The estate includes Fulton and De Kalb county property. Will drawn July last year.
Macon mayor signs city Central of Georgia railway contract for a union depot at Cherry and Pireh streets estimated around 1.6 million dollars. President Winburn had signed earlier. a copy will be sent to the railroad commission. City deeds land worth about 1.5 million to the Central in exchange.
A mass meeting of Waycross and Ware county citizens will be held tomorrow night to discuss plans for organizing a new trade body. The group would focus on developing Ware county's agricultural resources to meet local needs and produce a surplus for export to other areas. Prominent county residents are expected to attend.
Three white convicts J Acree Carl Hightower and James Williams escaped from the Dougherty county chaingang at the county farm by cutting four chains and scaling a high stockade fence. A guard alerted by another prisoner discovered their flight. one inmate did not attempt to escape. No results yet in the manhunt.
LaGrange Ga January 26 Special Mrs Guy Davidson and her two small children along with a nurse were thrown from a buggy in a runaway. Three year old Guy Davidson Jr. suffered a broken collar bone. A miraculous act of Providence saved the two month old infant uninjured while Mrs Davidson endured severe bruises and back injuries. the nurse sustained only minor injuries.
The Senate confirmed General M Kilgore as postmaster at Loganville. An accompanying notice notes Kilgore's appointment is effective immediately.
Ben Beard, shot by his father-in-law J D Stesble at a Lanett LaGrange area home, died from wounds. Beard had married the 16 year old daughter of Keeble recently after divorce and dispute reportedly arose over reconciliation efforts. Keeble is jailed in Lafayette awaiting preliminary hearing. both men were Lanett cotton mill workers.
W A Avery, jailed after a taxi dispute with his wife, dressed for death, penned a note to his estranged spouse, drank poison, and collapsed. He was revived by a fellow inmate and remains alive. Avery had been in despondent mood and had caused a disturbance before the attempt, which involved his wife being taken from Rawson Street.
The National Bank of Tifton held its annual stockholders meeting in Tifton, Ga on January 26 Special. Old directors I W Bowen EA Buck H C Baker George Baker Briggs Carson H R C Millis L Q Benton W H Hendricks and M H E Hendry were re-elected. Directors re-elected all officers including W Bowen president W H E Hendricks and L Benton vice presidents M E B Hendry cashier K F P Baker and R M Ankford assistant cashiers.
Reverend J Frank Jackson a noted evangelist from the Baptist state missionary board conducts two revival services at Edgewood Avenue Baptist Church. Each evening meetings begin at 7 o'clock with expected attendance and spiritual outreach.
The Eugene V Haynes company pays a five percent cash dividend to its stockholders. The decision was presented yesterday, affecting the stock in the Whitehall area.
Twenty Atlanta merchants promote Travel Slips as a means to boost business. Advertisers fund travel miles for customers who shop with them, promising travel credits redeemable on trolley, ships, or railroads. Buyers spending monthly dollars gain miles toward trips, with more merchants joining as trade increases.
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