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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1912
Page
17
Mr. Quillian, long employed by Lowe Lumber and recently promoted to secretary, vanished in a puzzling incident linked to a spell derangement. His wife, at 47 Gordon Avenue, reported the case as police and Lowe Lumber officials joined a citywide search late last night amid his ongoing ill health.
Atlanta market shows brisk residential activity as J T Taylor closes twenty six sale contracts in Sunset Park sub division. Builder cites rising population and demand for homes as proof the city’s real estate economy remains healthy and expanding into future years.
Local man Robert Fo Mobley, manager at National Woolen Mills, outlines steps to cut middleman costs. He aims to reduce fabric and sewing costs to lower overall clothing prices and alleviate living expenses.
Mr Moore Hos is named manager of the Atlanta branch of the National Woolen Mills a Chicago concern expanding its reach. The new facility in Atlanta follows the Neo Ty pate titles opening plans and aims to extend direct factory-to-customer clothing delivery. Georgia boy from Monroe, he has built a local reputation with Scotch Woven mill before taking the helm.
A C Ford & Co real estate dealers have moved from the Peters building to New North Prear Street. J O H Lane, linked with Ford, is a noted retail dealer in tires and timbers. The firm specializes in swapping farm lands for city property and handles various insurance lines including fire and casualty.
Seaboard announces a $6 round trip excursion to Wrightsville with valid dates in May and August. Special trains and coaches operate from the old depot, with reservations via the city ticket office.
A fragmented report details Birmingham’s baseball team finances with player sales totaling about 8100 and many veterans moved to other clubs. The Barons reduced costs through transfers such as Mowrey to New Orleans and Hanna to Selma while retaining core players. An amusing note recalls President Andrews threatening bankruptcy to halt Birmingham’s bid against Lookouts.
July 13 report from Keely Co notes Cobb in center, Speaker in right, Jackson left, Thrubert at first, Collins second, Wagner short, Baker third, Archer Meyers catching, Johnson pitching with Wood. About 90 spectators watched manager Chantes lead the winning side gate score ft to &. Pinkston, Parrott, Bronwood and Bronwood firms shown strong bats and fielding in the game despite rough notes. Umpire Kennedy officiated. game time listed vaguely as afternoon.
Comer, Ga defeats Royston 13 to 4 in a showing dominated by strong hitting and Brannen’s defense. Comer knocked Halley from the mound in the first inning, piling up three triples one double and a single. Blackman and Robertson relieved pitchers in a game where Royston’s lineup struggled as Comer’s offense produced the bulk of the runs.
Brunswick defeated Atlanta 5 to 3 in a series game. Wiggins pitched three hits allowed and Omar contributed on both sides. Slila started for Atlanta, exited after four hits and three runs. Eubanks relieved and did solid work.
Carl Morris the Oklahoma heavyweight arrives in New York to challenge the winner of the Jim Stewart Latner box match set for August 5. Billy Newman, who managed Morris during his last New York appearance, received a telegram confirming Morris’ arrival a few days before the bout and seeking a matchup with the champion. Margaret Milogtin plans to use Kindling in the coming season.
New York July 27 Jess Willard the Texas heavyweight who stands 6 feet 6 inches and weighs 225 pounds will make his New York bow Monday night at Madison Square Garden meeting Arthur Delky in a private tryout arranged by manager Gibson.
Fayetteville Georgia on July 27 routed Yatesville 9 to 0 in a baseball game. Marcus Brown pitched brilliantly for Fayetteville allowing three hits while Lefty Brawn struggled for Yatesville. Eubanks caught well and contributed two hits as Fayetteville pounded eleven hits to claim three consecutive shutouts.
The card notes Atlanta’s erratic play and a lost season marked by Hemphill’s death as boss of Crack ery. It questions Whitey Alperman’s burden while hoping for improvement, criticizing catching and pitching as reasons for the team’s poor pennant chances.
In a contested Friday matchup, Cairo claimed the series as Tavis of Quitman and Hoddenbery of Cairo starred. The game featured standout scoring and key plays for both teams as Cairo pulled ahead and prepared to strengthen its lineup today.
Prominent author Elwin Arden is announced to be engaged for a forthcoming work titled An Artes Romance. The notice notes Arden's literary reputation and hints at a themed project in early planning stages.
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