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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1915

Page

8

Shot by sister in law Claude Hall may die

Macon Georgia July 24 Claude Hall a young blacksmith moved to Macon from Savannah with relatives was accidentally shot and likely fatally wounded by his sister in law Mrs Alonzo Hull at their Main Street East Macon home. The pistol, taken to be unloaded, was snapped at Hall twice. the second shot caused a fatal forehead wound and he remained unconscious in hospital. Mrs Hall not arrested. Also noted Warren Grice former Georgia attorney general joined Macon bar and formed Hall Grice with J N Dllsworth Hall.

Macon Claude Hall Savanadjh Alonzo Hull Main Street East Macon Alonzo Hill Hall Hal Warren Grice Georgia J Ndllsworth Hall & Grice Entire Grice Governor Hall Harris Napier Heights Harris

CHATTGOGA TO START WORK ON DIXIE ROUTE

Lyerly Ga July 20 Special At a called meeting of the county commissioners the road from the Walker county line to the Floyd county line via Summerville was designated Chattooga county s first permanent public highway improvement A Dixie Highway link will be built immediately starting at the Walker county line through Trion Summerville and across Taylors Ridge to the Floyd county line completing Chattooga s link of the Dixie Highway

Lyerly Ga Walker County Flos County Summerville Chattooge County Chatiooga Trion Taylors Ridge Lava County Chauioogus

Former Rome tax collector sues for fees

George H. Reese former tax collector of Rome sues the city for 703.22 claiming he is entitled to commissions on 1915 taxes. City officials cite charter power to abolish the tax receiver office and say Reese’s post was dissolved. The claim has been referred to the city attorney for disposition and will likely go to court.

Rome George H. Reese Reese

Farmer Charged With Wronging Abbeville Girl

Athens Ga July 30 Spectial wagant issued for J A a well to do farmer near Abbe Wille accused of wrong conduct toward a young girl now in the care of a religious organization. The girl Gladys Lynne is only a baby of several months. The warrant awaits service pending communication with Tanner who denies wrongdoing and says he can substantiate the claims by testimony.

Athens J A “Soner Abbe- Wille Gladys Lynne Tanner Cahn

Best Proof That Resinol Heals Eczema

A long file of reports from physicians shows Resinol treatment for eczema and related skin issues. Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap relieve itching, clear eruptions, and are safe for infant skin. Free trial available by writing to Dept R, Resinol, Baltimore, MD.

Dept -R Resinel Baltimore

Pellagra Cure Claim Prompts Hopeful Letter

A letter from C David G Pate of Jasper Alabama reports seven years of pellagra cured after using a remedy from the American Compounding Co. He recalls sharp symptoms and credits the medicine with his recovery after forty days. The note invites readers to request a free Pellagra book and promises refunds if the remedy fails.

David G American Compounding Co Jasper Ala

War in Poland and Western Front War News

Russian line broken along the Vistula to the Bug as Allied and German forces clash. Austro-Hungarian and German troops advance east of the Vistula, while Russians evacuate positions north of Grubechow. French air raids target Passchendaele and Chauny, with extensive bombing of Pechelbronn and other targets in Alsace and Lorraine.

N Ee Pinak Biskupice Vistula Krupe Kreanoniav Wolsiawice Bug Grubechow Paris Teada Belgium St George and Steenstrade Quennevieres Champagne Auberive Suippe Argonne Bomba St Huber Meuse Moffee Mortmore Wood le Pretre Ypres-Roulers Passchendaele Germany Chauny Department of Alane Pechelbronn Hagenau Wissembourg Alsace Pechelbronnn Detwiller Phalsbourg Artois Souches Oise Asine Quenneviera Vienna London War Office Bugawain Vieprz Chmicl Chmiel Garman Pluski-piakupice Howala Belayee Krasnostny Wojslawice Ivangorod Radomka Sokal

Local Obituaries for Golden Buice Burdett Rites Pending

Mrs Susan E Golden aged 7 died at 317 West Fourth Street Crifay afternoon at 2 o clock survived by husband F Golden and seven children including JT and K M Golden and Ave daughters Mrs I Moore Miss B Bankston Mrs Sallie Rollins Mrs WE Stanley and Mrs John W Flournoy Mrs Madison Buice aged 78 died at his Bellton Georgia residence. The body to Potter 8018 chapel pending funeral. Survived by three daughters Mrs A Chuyl Belston Mrs WJ Anderson Atlanta and Mrs W T Bowen Fitzgerald and one son Fred T Buie Columbia Miss O P Burdett aged 25 died Friday at residence in east Pot survived by husband one child father WB Collier three brothers Charles Otho and Watson Collier and one sister Miss Sume Collier.

Susan E. Golden Susan L Golden West Fourth Street Crifay F § Golden K M Golden Moore B Bankston Sallie Rollins WE Stanle John W .Flournoy Madison Buice Bellton Thiday Potter Mire Belston Anderson Atlanta Bowen Fitzgerald Fred T Bule Columbia O. P. Burdett O FP Burdett Ast ‘Pot WB Collier Charles Otho Watson Collier Sume Collier

Obituary notices from Pelham and nearby areas

G W McCormick a prominent Pelham merchant died at his home after several weeks illness. He leaves a wife, one daughter and one son Mrs Minnie L Sorrell. Vinnie L Sorrell aged 24 died at a private hospital Friday afternoon. Earl M Estes died Friday at a private hospital. Carl Fuller whose family lives at 238 Cooper Street died Friday afternoon. Bodies removed to local chapels.

G. W. McCormick Pelham Pelham Ga WcCormick Carl Fuller Carl HW Fuller Cooper Street

Sermon Series At Central Church On Persian Empire

Dr Thornwell Jacobs president of Oglethorpe University leads a sermon series at Central Congregational Church on great cities of the past. High attendance despite hot weather and members away. Sunday topic will be the Persian dominion, the first appearance of a white empire in world history.

Thornwell Tacobs Oglethorpe University Central Central Congregational Church Jacobs

Becket silenced in electric chair at Sing Sing prison

Charles Becker, former New York police lieutenant, was executed at Sing Sing in Ossining New York for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. He faced three electric shocks, maintained his innocence to the end, and his final act included pinning a photograph of his wife over his heart. He spoke a last message claiming innocence and asked mercy for all involved.

Charles H Johnson Becker W E Cashin Father Curry New York Mother Curry Jesus Mary Joseph Johnson Tkid Volta Pridan Charles Firr Iecker Farr Hat Carr Jonson Thomas Mott Osborne Beckers Lves Goa Helen Becker Charles Becker Warden Johnson

Marines Fight in Port au Prince Amid Haitian Turmoil

Two U S Marines were killed by snipers as Port au Prince faced threats of attack. Naval forces requested reinforcements, sending the Connecticut with about 4 regiments to restore order. Haitien Congress met in continuous session while Americans in the city pressed for security and a stable administration. One victim was William C Gompers, nephew of Samuel Gompers, a 22-year-old Marine born in Brooklyn.

Cit North Carolina Tennessee Department Connecticut Kaperton Pot Au Prince United States EW Durell Port Au Prince Marines F Cole United States Marine Atlantic Daniels Port Au Loinc Itla Forts Unite States San Donniso Port Su Prince Haiti Senate Vilbrun Guillaume M Guilwaud Mer Miosait Thawait Dartiguenave Agrieure Washington Gompers New York William C. Gompers Traiti Samuel Gumpera American Fader Sun of Labor Brod Byn Brooklyn

Convicted of Fraud In Los Angeles Mall Conspiracy

A federal jury in Los Angeles found Mider WD Leeble and Geers M Derby guilty of conspiring to defraud malls. Charles Aldér, president, and ten other former officials of the Los Angeles Investment Company were charged but acquitted along with the rest of the defendants.

Los Angeles Cal Gary Charles Aldér

Former U. S. Soldier Kills Wife in Atlanta Tragedy

The 16 year old wife Jette Moore, daughter of Dr Urher, was killed by her husband a former U S soldier in what is described as a sudden act. Neighbors recall a brazen struggle and a gun held close to the victim. The incident occurred as Moore awaited her parents return from an auto ride. A funeral is planned with details shared by family in the Atlanta area.

Moore Jette Moore Urher Attanary Atlanta Ios Guneral Ann Aumi Gi Tenis New Jersey New Jersey Mre Ldsudhru Thuwa Lie

Athens Board Opposes Uniform Textbooks

Athens board votes unanimously against adopting the state board of education text profits and city system tax plans prompting protest over proposed textbook standardization. The committee will send the measure to Atlanta to seek delays as the House weighs the issue.

Athens Feal Systamsa State Board of Education Atlanty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Claude Hall May Husband Chattgoga DIXIE Farmer Gire Gom Sanday Pellagra Cox Warsaw Mrs Minnie L. Sorrell Vinnie L Sorrel WL Sorrel Pooles Schapel Earl M. Estes Earl M Estes Pridaz Greenberg & Bond M N Estes N L Con Listes Ane Misa Glenn Estes Central Church Rosenthal U.S. Marines U. 5S Athens Board Daniel’s America Hart Schaffner & Marx HESE Palm Beach Nettleton and Howard & Foster Summer Shoes Earl & Wilson Uts Daniel Brother S Company Peachtree S
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