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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1914

Page

10

Prohibition and marriage publication bills take stage in house

The house debates a new Prohibition bill restricting alcohol content and requiring publication of all marriages. Other measures include election of the game and fish warden, a superintendent of printing, and local bills. Debates cover adjournment timing and committee reports amid ongoing legislative actions.

House Same Fish Commissioner Fulbright Burke Mr. Parker Liberty Moye Johnson Conner Spaulding Game and Fish

All Platinum Bracelet Watches in stock with varied stones

All platinum bracelet watches with diamonds and precious stones are in stock with prices from 500 dollars downward. Solid gold bracelets start at 20 dollars, sterling silver from 9 dollars, fine gold filled at 37.50 and up. All are guaranteed. We offer the largest stock of mesh bags in the south with sizes in solid gold, sterling, and German silver.

Deaser South

Georgia Senate Proceedings and Local Charter Bills

The article lists members and committees, noting T B Carroll and others from various counties and railroads, plus proposed charter amendments for cities Rome Ullman Hambridge Clermont. It reports the Senate adjournment, a unanimous bill approving Southern Mutual Life Insurance, and plans for a monument unveiling at Marietta. Multiple bills were introduced on bar admissions and trial juries, with action on marriage licenses.

T. B Carroll Catoass Bion Willams Meriwether W. É George G. Glenn Whitfield H. A. Peacock Dougherty John W. Clarke McIntosh C. M. Dethvin Dodge J. C Bryan Corporation Committee Ullman Rome Hambridge Clermont Senate State Senate Southern Mutual Tite Nsurance Company Anderson House Marietta Wilagis Ken Georgia Tarver DuBose Athens Harrell

Bound Over for Robbery Attempt at Dr Powell Home

Annie Barlow a 20 year old servant was bound over by Recorder Broyles on a charge of attempting to rob the home of Dr Joan M Powell at 40 Peachtree street after luring Mrs Powell away by a fake telephone call. Bond set at 500 dollars. she denied the charges. Mrs Powell testified the suspect claimed her husband telephon ed from his office to come quickly and warned her to return as he had not shown up.

Annie Barlow Joan M. Powell Peaehtree Street

Fowler Fills Pulpit at Central Baptist

Rev. Lewis Fowler former Missouri pastor now Cox College president will supply the pulpit at Central Baptist for both morning and evening services due to Dr Ridley’s revival in New Decatur. Music director W E Rodgers returns after two weeks away and promises a strong program.

Lewis Fowler Missouri Cox College Central Baptist Church Ridley New Decatur Ann W. E. Rodgers

Shumate Fined After Peachtree Decatur Fight

Recorder Broyles reports R S Shumate fined 5 75 for engaging in a fist fight with J L Head on Thursday at 6 30 p m near Peachtree and Decatur streets. Witnesses say Shumate struck Head near the ear and grabbed Head's hat in a brief scuffle arising from family matters.

Broyles Shumate J. L. Head Peachtree Decatur Streets Head Shus Mate

Dr Frank Edmondson Wins the Hill Climb

Dr Frank Edmondson of Frank Edmondson & Bro druggists won the Atlanta Automobile association Stewart avenue hill climb on May 9 in seven eighths of a mile. Palmer Edgar drove the Marmon car to victory after a protest over car type. the win was upheld as a free-for-all event. The trophy is on display at Edmondson drug store, 11 North Broad Street.

Frank Edmondson Frank Edmondson & Bro Palmer Edgar Atlanta Automobile Associaion Stewart Avenue Edmondson Edmondson Dug North Broad Street

Swagger Club Back from Encampment at Marist College

The Swagger Club of Marist College returns from its first annual encampment at Austell, Georgia. Cadets report two enjoyable weeks with canoeing, fishing, and rifle practice led by Captain Eugene Oberdorfer Jr. and a staff including Sergeant Jules O’Jerrigan, Turner, Simpson, Brown, and McClain.

Marist College Austell Water Creek Eugene Oberdorfer Jule O' Jerrigan James ‘Turner W G. Simpson Louis Brown Dwight McClain

Alimony Suit Filed by Savannah Wife

Savannah wife Mrs. Wierence Stewart filed an alimony suit in the superior court alleging cruelty by her husband a telegraph operator at Pooler after they were married. She says he has saved $1,100 and forced her to quit him shortly after marriage.

Savannah Wierence Stewart Anl Cour Pooler

Brunswick Negro Released After Murder Charge

Brunswick Ga June 26 Special Julian Scott a negro held in Glynn county jail for four months on murder charges in the white man J T McIntyre case was released as the grand jury returned a no bill. McIntyre employed at Yaryan Naval Stores company was killed when he asked two negros to move from the sidewalk near the heart of the city after 1 am firing a revolver.

Smith Fulton Printing Commission Shapard Sumpter Fulbright Burke Cheney Cabb House Senate Cheatham Hill Marietta Diltos Illinois Hammack Randall McWhorter Green Berney Morgan John G. Clarke McIntosh County Chatham Superior Court Augusta Waverly Hall Harris County Brunswick Julian Scott Glynn County J.T. Mcintyre Mcintyre Yaryan Naval Stores Company

Felder A Miser Charges Cooper In Georgia Senate Race

Columbus Ga June 26 Especial Thomas Felder of Macon and Thomas W Hardwick of Sandersville faced hot shots from Hon John R Gooper of Macon in a speech for US senate. Cooper attacked Felder claiming miserliness and questioned his integrity citing Speer affair and alleged political plots involving Spaceer and appointment rumors.

Columbus Thomas Felder Macon Thomas W. Hardwick Sandersville John R. Gooper United States Senate Bacon Cooper Thomas S. Felder Atlanta Georgia Thomas B. Felder United States Thomas Sniper Mary Speer Congressional Committee Judge Speer Speer Spacers A. L Miller

Glynn grand jury holds unique trial in Brunswick

In Brunswick Georgia the Glynn county grand jury, conducting a first of its kind inquiry, heard charges against Justices of the Peace V Lambright and J R Roberson. Both men are represented by counsel and the proceedings mimic a superior court trial with cross examination. The jury adjourned to resume Monday and true bills could bring malfeasance charges. Both justices have long Brunswick careers and await the grand jury's final report.

Brunswick Glynn County Justices of the Peace T. Lambright J. R. Roberson Lambright Grand Jury

Visitor from North Carolina Found Dead in Brunswick

George L Gellespie of North Carolina, visiting his kinsman R H Parker at Parkwood, was found dead in his bed early yesterday in Brunswick Georgia. He had been in good spirits Tuesday night, did not wake for breakfast, and his remains were sent to North Savonia for interment.

BrunsWick George L Gellespie North Carolina R. H. Parker Parkwood North Savonia

Athens Bank Reopens After Reorganization in Athens Georgia

The Citizens' Bank and Trust company, closed weeks ago and placed under state examiner, reorganized with $500,000 capital. New officers include Andrew C. Erwin as president and D Flanigen as first vice president. Directors list Erwin Flanigen Gordon Fortson Hardeman Griffeth Lyndon. Examiner J C Anderson says the bank is solvent and will operate under state banking laws. It opens Saturday and will be renamed Commercial Bank of Athens once notices are published.

Athens Citizens’ Bank and Trust Company State Bank Examiner Andrew C. Erwin D. Flanigen Hugh J. Gordon, Jr Harvey Stovall W. Johns G G.huigheng Blanton

Knights of Pythian Leader to Install Lodge Officers

George Schaufele grand master at arms will travel to Girard with several Knights of Pythian to install officers for the lodge there in the coming days.

Augusts George Schaufele The Knights of Pythian Girard

Medical Association Opposes Child Labor at Atlantic City

The American Medical Association delegates in Atlantic City adopt resolutions opposing child labor and deploring working conditions. Reports on pellagra and leprosy show rising cases and the need for federal action. Lectures cite diet, sanitation, and radium observations. researchers discuss cancer links and preventive measures.

Atlantic City N. J Unit $F Humanity American Medical Association Mecncal House of Delegates Henry B Favill Chicago Council On Health, and Public Instruction Reference Committee Congress Thompson, McFadden Commission J. F. Siler Duncan Bullley New York Howard A. Kally Johns Hopkins University Alexander Duance Harvard Medical School

Judge Bateman Awards $5,000 in Verdict

Former Nebraska justice J N Bateman wins $5,000 damages in a cross claim against Kilgore Nebras ka man Frank Rothleuter. The case stemmed from accusations of a $9,000 swindle tied to a counterfeit horse racing scheme, with Bateman also seeking damages of $25,000 in his cross-bill.

J. N. Bateman Miami Fla Bateman Rothleuter Atlanta

Lee Plans Change to Police Commission Enlarge to Ten Members

Councilman Jease B. Lee proposes a charter amendment to reform the police commission. The measure would place members on the council, appoint by the mayor, and name a mayoral chairman. Lee aims to abolish the current board and expand the police panel to ten, one per ward, with powers now held by the commission. The city attorney is drafting the amendment.

Jease B. Lee Fifth Ward Lee Police Commission

Rev A C Hendley to Address Railroad YMCA Meeting

Rev A C Hendley pastor Capitol View Baptist will speak at the Railroad YMCA closing after noon meeting at 31 West Alabama Street Sunday at 2 40 p m His topic An Excursion to Hell He has long life experience and will discuss temptations once a Western Union telegraph operator invites railroad men to attend and music will be a feature

Railroad Young Men's Christian Association West Alabama Street A. C. Hendley Capitol View Baptist Church Hell

Court Orders $40,000 Paid to Receiver Lamb

A federal court ruled that $40,000 in court registry funds, from the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic property sales, be paid to E. T. Lamb as receiver to cover July 1 interest obligations on the first mortgage bonds. The full mortgage interest is about $100,000. Mary Build of Boston is to be paid $5,000 in full for five receiver certificates plus accrued interest from January 1 amounting to $13,233.

Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic E. T. Lamb Mary 5 Boston Mass

Sermon on Evolution at First Universalist Church

The First Universalist Church announces a sermon on Evolution titled Personal Responsibility. Rev Fred Line will preach Sunday morning. There are two Sundays left before summer vacation and the service is expected to draw parishioners seeking guidance.

First Universalist Fred

Claflin Company solvency hopes rise after reorganization talks

New York dispatch reports that H B Claflin plans for reorganization, with liabilities around 36 million, moved slowly but confidence grew in solvency. Merchants creditors and note holders showed progress, Bliss offered support, and several Claflin stores faced receiverships. Additional notes and bankruptcies followed in Nashville and Terre Haute as receiverships expanded. A Sunday dollar round trip via A B A offered from Atlanta.

New York H. B. Claffan A. ©. Drew James S Alexander H. B. Clarin Company

Fitzgerald Plans Sham Battle on Fourth

Fitzgerald Ga June 26 Special Fitzgerald readies a big Fourth of July celebration with continuous entertainment at Blue and Gray park. The program includes speaking an old fashioned barbecue, a sham battle between the Quitman Rifles and a second company, a ball game and motorcycle races. Captain William Halle says the Quitman Rifles have accepted the invitation to attend.

Fitzgerald William Halle Company Qutman Rifles

New Trial Denied in Denmark Suit in Georgia

Savannah Ga June 26 Special The trustees of the University of Georgia lost a bid for a new trial in the suit brought by Mrs Anna I Denmark widow of Brantley A Denmark to void her late husband s will which largely left the estate to the university Judge Charlton in the superior court denied the motion and directed a verdict invalidating the provision benefiting the university An appeal to the supreme court is expected.

Savannah University of Georgia Anna I. S Denmark Brantley A. Denmark Charlton Supreme Court

Wrightsville Beach Round Trip Fare Notice

Seaboard advertises a six dollar round trip from Ivy 194 to Wrightsville Beach on June 30 with urging to make reservations now.

Wrightsville Beach Seaboard Ivy

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