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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1921

Page

8

Dorsey Sons Old Law Firm Returns to Practice

Ex governor Hugh M Dorsey resumes legal practice with Dorsey Brewster Howell and Heyman in Atlanta after four years away. Firm founded by R T Dorsey and Albert Howell Jr. and now includes Col P H Brewster Albert Howell Jr H M Dorsey Arthur Heyman and others working from the Connally building while Dorsey completes a country home and their summer lease on Water Works road.

Hugh M. Dorsey Georgia Dorsey, Brewster, Howell and Heyman Theovernor R. T. Dorsey Albert Howell, Jr Col P. H. Brewster Atlanta Barr Association Albert Howell Jr H. M. Dorsey Arthur Heyman Mark Balding Hugh Howell W. P. Blondworth 2. G. Stephens Connally Dorsey

Atlantan Near Death While in Swimming

From Port Arthur Texas comes news of J J Studstiso a 19 year old Atlantan who nearly drowned while swimming with holiday bathers at a nearby resort. He dived into shallow water did not resurface promptly and was dragged from the water. Temporary massage first aid and a pulmotor aided by the fire department restored consciousness after ambulance transport.

Port Arthur Texas J.J . Studstiso Studstiso Fire Department

Frances Foster dies after week's illness at capitol

Mrs Frances Cooper Foster secretary to State Tax Commissioner H J Fulbright died suddenly Friday morning following a week’s illness. She served many years in the state capitol and left a large circle of friends. Survived by mother Mrs A L Smith of Mobile Alabama daughter Miss Helen Foster of Atlanta son Stewart L Foster of Los Angeles two sisters Mrs Max Koehler of St Louis and Mrs A L Meallister of San Diego and two brothers Thomas L Smith of San Francisco and Sidney Smith of Globe Arizona.

Frances Cooper Foster H. Jd. Fulbright State Capitol Foster A. L. Smith Mobile Ala Helen Foster Atlanta Stewart L. Foster Los Angeles Cal Max Koehler St. Louis A. L. MeaAllister San Diego Thomas L. Smith San Francisco Sidney Smith Globe. Ariz

M Dade Recovering After Auto Accident

Hugh McDade of 786 DeKalb Avenue is reported on the road to recovery after an overturning truck crash in Montgomery Alabama Sunday. He is at Huis infirmary. The Kratzer baseball team member was riding with others when the vehicle overturned. George Gunten 17 was killed and several others were injured.

Hugh McDade DeKalb Avenue Montgomery Ala Mc Dade Huis Infirmary McDade Kratzer George Gunten

Government Demands Certified Checks for Taxes

Friday announcement by A. O. Blalock the internal revenue collector states all special taxes and income tax must be paid by certified checks. It is an offense for a collector to accept ordinary checks. The rule also covers narcotic stamp purchases.

A. O. Blalock

Veterans Meeting for Greater Atlanta Post 390 VFW

The Hed Mens wall will host the Greater Atlanta post 390 Veterans of Foreign Wars next Friday at 8. The post will conduct its regular business and election of officers, plus select delegates to the first annual encampment in Macon on July 1 and 2. Initiation of new recruits will also take place.

Greater Atlanta Post Veterans of Foreign Wars State Department Macon

Great Drug Exposition Reaches Peak in Atlanta

The Great Drug Exposition captivated crowds Friday night with music and demonstrations. Mass Bernice Barlow, a New York vocalist and pianist, drew praise, while Miss Barrow announced she would remain in Atlanta for the summer. The event, directed by D. A. Metcalf, plans a final day Saturday with more displays, a late night dansant, and a dance in Taft hall.

New York Mass Bernice Barlow Miss Barlow Ian Barlow Atlanta Orlock Toft Hall Charles A. Sheldon, Jr Lilloutse Smith Chicago Conservatory of Music M Smith Miss Watel Wood D. A. Metcalf E. L. Stevens EF. Floyd Bob Hughes P. Watts Aingla File Auditor Farm Taft Hall

Open Air Service at Piedmont Park Sunday Afternoon

Open air service will be conducted Sunday at Piedmont Park on the west side of the lake at 5 o'clock. W H Major pastor Capitol Avenue Baptist church will lead the service with community singing. C A Thus of Ponce de Leon Methodist church will lead singing assisted by the Central Presbyterian church orchestra.

Piedmont Park W. H. Major Capitol Avenue Baptist Church C. A.thus Ponce de Leon Methodist Church Central Presbyterian Church

Flood of Applicants for Training Camp At Camp Jackson

More than 9,000 applications for admission to the citizens' training camp at Camp Jackson have been received by General Morrison, fourth corps area commander. The rush is credited largely to the American Legion and the Training Camps' association. Applications continue arriving and will be processed in order of receipt by an impartial board. Up to date about 4,800 applicants have been assigned to the camp.

Citiens Camp Jackson Fourth Corps General Morrison American Legion Veterans of the World War Training Camps’ Association

Fear of pirates eased by Callao message in New York

New York July 8 Wireless messages from the Callao reported she was proceeding slowly to New York, easing fears along the Atlantic that pirates or mutineers attacked the liner. The Callao, carrying Ford funds, left Rio de Janeiro June 21 and was overdue. Insurance groups expect explanations as natural delays persist. the ship sailed with strike-breaker crew and could not maintain usual speed.

New York Munson Lner Cailao Atlantic Callao Ford Rio de Janeiro South American

Jury Deadlocked In Douglas Trial For Catron Killing

Lafayette Ga July 8 The jury trying James Trouglas charged with killing Sheriff A G Catron on May 29 when the officer attempted to search a car for whiskey near Pittsburg was deadlocked at a late hour and retired for the night unofficially eight jurors favored death penalty while four sought life imprisonment Under Georgia law the verdict must include a recommendation

Lafayette James Trouglas A. G. Catron Pittsburg Georgia

Improvement Sought for Savannah Harbor

Former Congressman Charles G. Edwards, now president of the Savannah Board of Trade, travels to Washington to press for funds to improve Savannah harbor. The board seeks excess funds from completed or abandoned projects to be redirected to this harbor plan, with Edwards also backing Bankhead drainage and reclamation measures before Congress.

Charles G. Edwards Savannah Board of Trade Washington Savannah Board of Trade Edwarda Bankhead

Emory Unit Plans Barbecue at Buckhead Farm

The Emory Loverseas unit announces a barbecue picnic at Dr. B. C. Davis’s farm near Buckhead on Saturday July 16. A short business meeting is set for shortly before 2 o clock, followed by dinner and entertainment honoring the unit’s World War I service.

B.C. Davis Buckhead Emory Loverseas Niente

Clay and Bauxite Abound in Georgia

Dr R T Stull of Columbus Ohio states Georgia has practically unlimited clay and bauxite resources with huge development potential for industry. He and W M Weigel praise the Georgia field and note Alabama graph ites and marbles as further opportunities while urging local producers to innovate and meet manufacturers needs. Georgia could supply 80 to 90 percent of US clay demand if developed.

Georgia R. T. Stull Columbus Ohio Dr. Stull Bureau of Mines Bureau W. M. Weigel Southeastern Experiment Station The Tuscaloosa Alaro Weigel Stuill Stull Alabama United States Georga

Straw voting in Colquitt county police vote straw poll

In Moultrie Georgia on July 8 a special election produced a 2 to 1 defeat for a fence proposal with 1385 for and 599 against. The straw poll on the county police force showed 1335 against continuing the policemen versus 1469 in favor, though unofficial. The county commissioners will receive the result.

Moultrie Colquitt County Fence Nolicemen

Incorrect Address Shuffle in McKervey Case

Report states the address for R. L. McKervey was misreported after a raid by detectives Cason and Gee uncovered nine gallons of whisky. McKervey, who fainted twice at the station, was linked to the possession charge but the address given by FEBS Williams at 202 Hunnicutt Street proved incorrect.

R. L. McKervey Jon Hunnicatt Street Febs Williams Piven

Poultry Expert to Speak on Modern Rearing Methods

Prof J H Wood of the state college poultry division at Athens will address Fulton county farmers in the city auditorium Saturday at ten o'clock. His talk will cover modern methods of poultry raising and marketing and is open to farmers in the area regardless of experience.

J .H. Wood Poultry Division State College of Agriculture At Athens Fulton County City Woad

Annual encampment plans completed for Georgia National Guard

Plans for the Georgia National Guard encampment at St Simons Island are complete. Major Charles H. Cox will lead three Atlanta companies to entrain Sunday, Governor Hardwick to inspect July 13, and Major Arthur McCollum will prepare on St Simons. All units listed will attend training from July 10 to July 24, departing home stations on July 10 and returning by July 24.

Georgia National Guard St. Simons van Holterah Atlanta Charles H. Cox Thomas W. Hardwick Arthur McCollum Quartermaster Department St. Simon's Island National Guard Ts8t Infantry Macon Ist Infantry 1St Bn. 1St Infantry Jackson Dublin Brunswick Cordele el ‘Berton

Former Georgia Man Hart in Auto Wreck

Moultrie Georgia July 8 Special Joe Coyle son of Dr J G Coyle of this city was seriously injured in an automobile accident in Columbia D C Wednesday afternoon according to news despatches reaching here Coyle was driving the car when it crashed into a telephone pole He was thrown out his collar bone broken and his shoulder distorted It was stated that internal injuries were thought possible and that an operation probably would be necessary.

Moultrie Joe Coyle J. G. Coyle Columbia D. C Coyle

Athens May Become Station On Air Route

Athens Ga July 8 Special Athens may join the system of model airways for the army air service. Experts say a top southern landing field near Athena could be used by the federal government if Athens is included on a transcontinental route.

Athens Army Air Service United States Army Athena

Talk on Weevil Given in Conyers Georgia

F C Ward of the State College of Agriculture spoke to a large farmer gathering at the courthouse about the boll weevil. Ward leads federal and state agriculture experiments in fighting the weevil. George H Firer, field agent in agriculture, spoke on sweet potato curing houses.

Conyers F.C. Ward State College of Agriculture Ward Federal State College of George H. Firer

Divorce granted on cruelty grounds to Mrs Sophie Cohen

A total divorce was granted to Mrs Sophie Rosenthal Cohen from Herbert Cohen by Judge George J Bell in the undefended divorce court after her testimony alleging cruelty. The couple, married July 4 1919, separated after four months. she said he squandered money, left her without support, forced her to work, and beat her in Detroit prior to final separation.

Sophie Rosenthal Cohen Harity Cohen George J. Bell Cohens

Oglethorpe Students Prepare for Debates

Oglethorpe University debaters plan contests with University of Alabama and University of the South. The program is run by a council of Thalian club Phi Delta and the two literary societies, under the English department.

Oglethorpe University University of Alabama University of the South Oglethorpe Thalian Club Phi Delta

Judge Roop to Preside Over Fulton Court Week

Judge Charles E. Roop of Covington Georgia will preside in Fulton Superior Court's criminal division next week during Judge John D. Humphries absence while he travels in the east. A lengthy docket is set for hearing throughout the week.

Roop Charles E. Roop Covington Fulton Superior Court John D. Humphries

Priest's Indigestion Powder Ad Credits Daggett Endorsement

Sebec Station resident Mrs A A Daggett writes Priest Drug Co Bangor Me praising Priest's Indigestion Powder. She says a tree sample helped her, she keeps a bottle in the house, and recommends it to friends. Samples are free and Jacobs' Pharmacy Co. carries it.

A. A. Daggett Sebec Station Priest Drug Co Bangor Ottie Priest Aim Piper Jacobs’ Pharmacy Co

Bankruptcy cases and bank robbery indictments in Georgia

Bankruptcy proceedings in the northern district of Georgia disclosed that creditors were paid 211165 and attorneys 41273 as 581 cases began the year, 860 opened, 632 closed leaving 228 unresolved. Fulton county grand jury indicted J R Brooks Chatlia Mayes and John Wyatt for the College Park bank robbery. The pursuit followed a daytime heist over a loot of 75 in pennies.

J. C. Boone Fred L. Beers Tne District of Georgia Fulton County Grand Jury College Park J. R. Brooks Chatjia Mayes John Wyatt Ane Brooks Brooke J. R. Bazemore J. R. Stephenson Roy Stone Louie Wood

Police restructure after indictments and suspensions

The personal detective department sees changes following indictments by the grand jury. Lieutenants Shaw and Payne and West are suspended while Guy E. Londsey returns to lead the detective office. Ryan replaces Lindsey at the sergeant desk as Evans and Stone handle pawn shop theft probes and Jolley and Lowe pursue last automobiles.

T. D. Shaw Payne West Guy E. Londsey E. P. Ryan Lindsey Arthur and Cochran Cason and McGee Evans and Stone Jolley and Lowe

235 Cases Are Tried in Federal Court

A special session of the criminal division of the federal courts began June 6 and adjourned Friday. District Attorney Hooper Alexander said he probably will not prepare another calendar before the regular October term. He noted 235 cases were tried, more than twice the usual rate, with two visiting judges assisting Judge H. Sibley, Judge W. B. Sheppard, and Judge W. Grube.

Federal Courts Hooper Alexander Alexander Jude & H. Sibley W .B. Sheppard W. Grube

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