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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1913
Page
10
A strong wind and rainstorm moved through Atlanta on Sunday afternoon, following a storm noted Saturday. About half an inch of rain fell as west winds drove sheets of rain against buildings. A millinery shop at 116 Peachtree Street lost a large plate glass window during the downpour, ruining some summer hats in the display.
A Sunday sermon at Central Presbyterian by Dr. Dunbar Ogden attacked present-day fashions as a menace to national morals and condemned nude art in Atlanta windows as a crime. He warned parents for influencing youth and urged decency in dress and art to save the nation’s future.
A J Haltiwanger a certified accountant with offices in the Candler building died in Roma Ga Sunday and his body will reach Atlanta at 1145 today. He roomed at 45 Auburn avenue in the Black building. Immediately following the arrival of this body it will be sent to Oakland cemetery for interment. Henry L Doherty Co offering at par and accrued interest 2000000 7 per cent year coupon convertible gold notes of Cities Service Co part of 10000000 authorized issue. Notes callable at 102 and convertible into preferred stock any time prior to maturity at par. Market value of preferred and common stocks following it on May 31 last was over 18900000. Cities Service Co profits and assets strong. 2013 returns indicate over 12 per cent on common stock. Monthly dividends 6 per cent on preferred and 3 per cent on common. (adv.)
The article notes Boiseuillet and Northen and their ties to annual legislature gatherings in Atlanta. It highlights that the absence of any member would be keenly felt, and mentions Bacon arriving in the city and being warmly greeted by both new and seasoned legislators in the Kimball hotel lobby. Northen is described as living in Atlanta and presiding over local business.
The two houses will convene on Wednesday with long time officials Charles Sor and John T. Boifeuillet resuming posts as clerks of the Senate and House. Assistants return including D. F. McClatchey, D. L. Gresham, E. B. Moore, Judge Chas. T. Wansell, L. H. Brannon, Ghas A. Rice, and Flynn Margett, ensuring familiar proceedings while noted figures manage calendars and day’s tasks.
Miss Catherine Erwin of Athens died today at age, daughter of the late Colonel Alexander Erwin, survived by her mother and five brothers and a sister. Funeral from the Home at 6 o'clock Monday evening. Barney Thompson, two year old son of J F Thompson of 36 Stewart Avenue, died at 9 Sunday morning. Body moved to Bloomfield's chapel and to be sent to Whampton for interment at 12:90 o'clock today.
Mrs Suzie Rainwater aged 13 died Sunday morning at Lakewond Heights residence and funeral plans for shipment to Calman Ala. Survived by nine children. CW Nowell 56 died at 405 Rawson Street Sunday afternoon. Survived by wife and two sons M J and C W Nowell Jr. Funeral from Peele's chapel at 4 this afternoon with interment at West View.
Elmer Harmon age 11, son of Mr and Mrs E Harmon, died Sunday afternoon at 184 MecMillen Street. Funeral from Poole's chapel at 10 this morning with interment in Hollywood.
In Birmingham on June 22 the sale of the Peerless corner at Second Avenue and Nineteenth Street was announced for 175000 to Frank Nelson Jr. The 25 by 100 foot corner has changed hands eight times since 1873 with prices rising from 950 to 348000 by 1912 and 176000 in 1923.
In Little Hope Arkansas on June 22 R. C. Hawley was killed by a lightning bolt that touched an electric wire near a revival tent. Several hundred people were present when the bolt crossed an electric wire and traveled into the tent injuring five others. Three nearby houses were struck and damaged. All the injured are expected to recover.
Rome reports negotiations between the holy see and Prince Torliano for purchase of a pine wood near the Vatican Gardens. Accessible by underground passage or archway, the area would provide the pope a larger walking space with a view toward the Roman countryside.
Thomas Jefferson, an elderly Indian teacher and frontier figure who once taught at an Indian school, died at Grady hospital after a Thursday night auto strike on Whitehall Street near Mitchell. An autopsy will precede an inquest ordered by Coroner Donehoo. no arrests reported. He lived at the Salvation Army home and will receive a Salvation Army burial.
House and Senate members converge as pledges rise for the Georgia Senate contest. J Randolph Anderson of Chatham claims twenty eight votes, with twelve of his past House colleagues already pledged. He notes a preliminary caucus Monday and a second Tuesday, predicting opponent Judge Alien will exit the race. Sunday arrivals include Wallace Miller, E H McMichael, J E Sheppard, and others from Bibb, Marion, Sumter, Floyd, Gordon, and more.
President Poincare of France will visit England from June 27 to 28, arriving at Spithead aboard the Jean Bart and staying for a formal series of receptions, dinners, and visits to Windsor and London institutions. He travels with Foreign Minister Stephen Picton and other officials, hosted by King George and British society.
At Second Baptist church Sunday morning the Father’s day exercises of the Sunday school were conducted under Judge J B Pendleton who spoke on reverence to fathers and the duty of fathers to educate and discipline children A number of fathers attended and wore a red flower in honor of the day Special music was performed.
The British committee issued an appeal for subscriptions of 250000 dollars to purchase Sulgrave Manor in Northamptonshire, Washington’s ancestral home, and for related activities marking a century of peace.
Walker W. Vick of Burlington New Jersey, assailed for his efficiency handling Democratic funds, is appointed customs receiver at Santo Domingo. He will oversee ten customs houses Haitian border interests and the recent $20 million bond issue, with a $6500 yearly salary and required residence in Santo Domingo. Vick has long worked with Wilson's campaigns and inaugural arrangements, notably as a stage manager and New York national committee head.
Despite extreme June heat, nineteen Atlanta Sunday schools in the attendance publicity plan drew 1.04 percent more attendees than the same day in 1912. A total of 6,382 persons attended, up from 6,341 last year, with average per-school attendance rising from 281 to 386. The report lists church by church figures showing gains across Tabernacle Central Presbyterian Second Baptist First Christian Grace Methodist First Baptist St. Mark Methodist Central Baptist North Ave Presbyterian West End Baptist Jackson Hill Baptist All Saints Episcopal Ponce de Leon Baptist Westminster Presbyterian Central Congregational West End Christian Inman Park Presbyterian Gordog Street Baptist and others noted.
Philadelphia June 22 Willam B Wilson secretary of labor spoke at the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen memorial service urging an eight hour work day for railroad workers and a system letting crews spend off hours at home He warned against sixteen hour days and said reform will come though opposition will be strong and not soon.
Local column lists favored trips to Warm Springs largely via routes A and B. It notes rising interest among travelers and hints at seasonal schedules, pricing, and transportation options featured in this compact society page item.
Sunday afternoon a fire gutted the interior of the IXL hat store at 4 West Mitchell. Firemen kept the blaze within the shop, saving neighboring Rhodes Wood Furniture and Crown Tailoring, but the XL Hat stock owned by S. & Wood was a total loss. The Crown store escaped major damage after glass doors were broken and stock covered with blankets.
The Federation of American Zionists began its sixteenth annual convention in Cincinnati on June 22. Reports from officers led by President Louis Lipsky of New York were presented and a resolution urged the International Federation to establish a home for Jews in Palestine. A banquet for 298 visiting delegates was hosted by the local organization.
Atlantic Beach Florida June 92 A social dance night drew Atlantans and guests from southern cities to the Atlantic Beach hotel ballroom. The event featured a Brillus skyline crowd with notable figures including Mrs. Reuben Arnold and Miss Ruth Stallings. Ocean breezes cooled a high spirits and the bathing beach was crowded under clear skies.
In Paris the four mile and a half steeplechase valued at 30200 francs was won by Ultimatum owned by Ed mond Vell Pickard. Marteau II took second and Inquisitif third with Tripodi fifth for Eugene Pischhot. A record June crowd watched Ultimatum prevail by two lengths as a favorite outperforming a strong field.
Mme Georges Goyan born 1866 and formerly Lucie Rose Felix Faure, daughter of the former president, dies in Paris. She led Parisian literary circles and authored several books.
The ad urges readers to fix Sulfosol in mind for rheumatism sciatica gout and blood troubles and promises testimonials after a few days use. It claims to replace dangerous salts and offers a free book and a 25 cent and 2 ounce bottle.
Living at a golf course allows squeezing in nine holes into a busy day. A game of golf builds momentum and appeal. Lots at Brook Haven overlook tee boxes, inviting purchase while prices are low.
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