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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1912

Page

8

Jim Hill Weds Jack Lamey In Unusual Pauper Grave Bid

The wedding of Jim Hill, called the colonel, to Jack Lamey was completed as a charity event to fill a pauper’s grave. The ceremony occurred at dawn with Judge Ridley officiating after a hectic chase for a license and minister. The couple and friends celebrated at the Mackachron residence before a funeral for Hill, who died at the Atlanta almshouse after a long life of service and hardship.

June Maceachron Jim Hill Jack Lamey Joseph FP. Billups William Fain Joe Coombs Mr. McEachron Wilkineon Lcense Joe Billups Central Avenue MarKachran_ residence Howard Winburn Marlachron Ellis Winburn von Belmge Ridley Loval Skeleslie Suar Jurtee Tidley Thoward Wii Mendelsgoth Kroom Judge Ridley Steward Winburn Mackachron Lamey Jamey MacHachron Bue Atlanta Alvagar Theater Peachtree Street Seakes Forsyth Thater Baye Jim’ Hill Jim J. R. Milter Jim Jills Georgia

Woman Smears Ink on Boucher Painting at Louvre

An attendant at the Louvre detained a woman who smeared red ink on a valuable Boucher painting. Police examined her. she claimed to be Delarue Frolaine and said she arrived from Brittany recently. The damage is not serious and the painting can be clasped.

Louvre Boucher Delarue Frolaine Brittany

G O P Quits For Wilson Grow in New Jersey Support

Governor Wilson receives numerous Republican pledges of support from letters nationwide, with about a quarter of his nominee correspondence from Republicans. A rally date is slated post notification of noninstigation, as authorities plan outreach to Democrats and independents.

New Jersey Seagirt Grosecup Wilson Iovernor Wilson Pennsylvania Brooklyn National Bank Blaine Chicago North Dakota

Three Deaths From Bubonic Plague Reported Near San Juan

Three deaths occurred yesterday in the suburbs of San Juan from bubonic plague with one suspect. Since the outbreak there are 37 cases and 26 deaths in Puerto Rico. The Haffkine vaccine has been given to residents in infected districts as the plague around Carolina and Dorado is controlled. Rats from San Juan are suspected to have carried the infection, with U.S. Public Health and insular authorities aiding sanitation and rat extermination efforts.

San Juan P. R Porta Rica Carolina Dorado United States Insular

Roosevelt firm on electors plan after Pennsylvania talks

Roosevelt remains firm on choosing presidential electors with no compromise to party bosses. Pennsylvania discussions with Flinn and Van Valkenburg failed to win his endorsement for a dual Taft Roosevelt ticket. He will not alter his stance and will at least withhold electors if no clear plan satisfies his independence. He also touched base with Wisconsin officials and Cochems, who expressed confidence in carrying Wisconsin.

Pennsylvania Flinn E. A. van Valkenburg Philadelphia Taft Roosevelt Democratic New Jersey Maryland Wisconsin Charles R. van Hise University of Wisconsin Harry Cochems la Follette Cochems

Young Wright Drowns in Dalton Pool

Dalton Ga July 31 A young man named Wright drowned this afternoon while bathing in a pool at Elk cotton mills near Dalton. Wright’s home was near the mills, just south of Dalton.

Dalton Spelal Elk Cotton Mills Wright Young Wright Da'ton

Noted landowner Watts slain near church in Buckinghamshire

London July 21. Watts a prominent landowner and brother in law of General Sir John French was shot by a dismissed game keeper as he walked home from church near Newport Pagnall. The killer then killed himself.

London E.ds. Watts Sir John French Imperial General Staff Church Newport- Pagnall Buckinghamshire

Emperor's Death Looms as Nation Prays at Dawn

Reports describe the emperor near death with a nation on edge. Koreans show concern while the prince Yoshihito nears recovery and may visit the emperor. Officials and cabinet members gather, barracks hold unruly soldiers, and newspapers are warned against rumors as preparations for succession unfold.

Inesa Matsuhito Japan Fuji Seoul Tokio Yoshihito Imperial Katsura Europe Marquis Saioni Privy Council

Notice to Building Contractors for Tift County Court House Bid

Sealed bids for a fireproof Tifton Court House in Tift County Ga will be received until the first day of August 1912. Bids must start after award with 75 percent payment monthly and 25 percent on final completion. Drawings and specs cost 23.00 to the architect and 10.00 for subcontractors. a 3000.00 certified check is required with bid. failure to bid or return drawings forfeits the fee.

Tift Bullang Tifton Payztle John W. Baker Pubiis Fria l W. A. Edwards Candler Atlanta Board OF County Commissioners Tift County

Funeral notice for Mrs A B McGarity scheduled July 23 1912

Friends and relatives of Dr and Mrs Aleh McGarity and others in Belton Greenville Quitman and area are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs A B McGarity Tuesday July 23 1912 at 10 am from Second Baptist church. Interment in West View cemetery. Pallbearers to meet at H M Patterson Son office at a.m.

A. BE. McGarity Second Baptist Church West View Sweet H. M. Patterson & Son

Funeral Notice for Mrs Addie Dick With Hollywood Interment

Friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs W H Corley Mr Thomas Gilbert Mr and Mrs T A Jones Winburn Miss New Mexico Mr and Mrs H if Rowling Waycross Ga Mr and Mrs J R Harris Mr and Mrs A H Stroud Gainesville Ga Mr and Mrs Henry Kissell and Mr and Mrs T D Gilbert are invited to attend the funeral from the private chapel of Harry G Poole Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment at Hollywood.

Addie Dick W. H. Corley Thomas Gilbert T. A. Jones Winburn Miss Henry Kissell T. D. Gilbert Harry G. Poole Hollywood

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