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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
6
A woman testifying before Judge Georges L. Bell described a marriage where she was barely 16 and her husband 30, saying he grew tired of her as she faced questions about their ages and the legality of the union in Superior Court.
In a crowded court, Carrie B Epperson aged about 24 sought separation from W J Epperson married January 13 1908. The husband reportedly left the state and the judge ordered a verdict for a child wife amid other decrees for habitual intoxication non-support and desertion. A bailiff needed to quell laughter as testimonies described harsh language before boarders and a husband shouting curses. A second verdict concerned Mary W Bryan and Robert C Bryan over infidelity related items.
Mrs Mamie Anglin sues John T Anglin alleging abuse and mistreatment. John T Anglin counters by denying the charges and accuses W R Jester of alienating his wife's affections. Anglin says Jester and Mrs Anglin traveled together by train and coast to coast, claiming Jester enticed her away from her husband.
William M. McCombs, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, underwent an appendicitis operation in Paris. Surgeons report his condition moot satisfactory and progressing toward recovery, though he will need several days of rest due to his delicate constitution.
Mrs. Ora Lillie Williams of Smyrna Ga died at a private sanitarium Wednesday night at 14 o clock. Survived by husband A F Williams and two children. Body to Barclay Brandon funeral chapel. William M White, 61, dropped dead Wednesday morning at 8 30 at Carroll street while working as a carpenter. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs J H Shipp and Mrs W R McCarthy. Funeral announcement later.
Obituaries list T. Preston aged 4 died at his mother Mrs J C Skelton 124 West Pine at 8 oclock Wednesday. Funeral from the residence Friday 10 am. Burial at Atlanta Park cemetery. William M Sift aged 58 died in Dallas Sunday at 6 pm. Funeral at Poole’s chapel Tuesday 10 am. Interment West View. Mrs J W Hendrix died at Newborn Ga July 4 at unknown time. Buried Saturday 10:30 am at Methodist church. Interment Newborn cemetery. Survived by father J A Johnston of Atlanta husband J W Hendrix four children Lucile Vernon Norris Vardie two brothers and three sisters.
The body of Frank Bailey shot himself and his wife in Pens City on Sunday will be brought to Atlanta by his sister Tony at 11 o clock and carried to the funeral parlors of A. O. and Hay Denehoao. Funeral announcements to follow.
A Portland Maine woman using the name Mrs Ronald A Kent fainted at Union Station when told she was in Kansas City instead of Boston. She demanded a $52 fare from Boston to Portland, saying she never paid more than $2. She was taken to a hospital for observation as police suspect heat may have affected her mind.
The battleship Idaho achieved the highest final merit in gunnery among twenty one battleships in the class during the past year. A congratulatory letter was sent to Captain W L Howard, commanding officer of the Idaho, in recognition of the award by the Navy Department.
Tampa July 9 J B Green of Sylvania Ga the man who shot up County Judge Whitakers court here a week ago attempting to kill W E B Mattox who was charged with criminally assaulting Greens 11 year old niece was released on habeas corpus this morning by Circuit Judge F M Rovies Thus far no charge has been lodged against Green All three of the shots he fired at the prisoners went wild
Washington July nine the house authorized a lobby investigation of extraordinary scope to supplement the senate inquiry. A seven member committee was appointed with Garrett of Tennessee as chairman to plan hearings starting Monday and may call about forty former and current congressmen including Cannon and Aldrich.
San Francisco July 9 Judge William C Van Fleet ruled the jurys report in the Diggs Caminetti white slave cases improper for containing criticism of President Wilsons courts and Attorney General McReynolds. He ordered another report be submitted.
Charges accuse Governor Cox and other state officials of wholesale forgeries linked to petitions for referendums on the workmen's compensation law. A Newark arrest of Ralph Lipscomb, a noted pitcher from the Wealth family, followed Walter A. Vincent’s Cincinnati arrest. Petitions defendant pleaded not guilty and was held on $1,000 bond. Dozens of warrants in blank were prepared at the attorney general's office.
In the Bijou theater this week three musical numbers from Along Broadway, I'm Going Back to Carolina, Ma May's Wedding Day, and Don't Forget to Say Goodbye, draw audiences who never tire of hearing them. The lively numbers are well staged with novelties, making the performance memorable and the Bijou a popular amusement mecca.
Talking pictures and straight run motion pictures share the Grand bill daily from 2:30 in the afternoon until bedtime. The Grand management secured an exceptional film service with exclusive first run features each day plus Edison talking pictures. Patrons admire the program and enjoy the privilege of any amount.
Sue Yarler and her company headline Forsyth shows with Attar the Weddine described as a top vaudeville act. The program promises two headliners, daily readings, and a sequence of unique specialties including Valerie Berserle joining her three-person act for the premiere of Judgment, an intensely interesting tale.
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