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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
17
A Sandy Springs merchant named Jarman faced Fulton Superior Court on Wednesday with charges of violating Sunday observance. The case, before Judge E D Thomas, cites operating a place of business on Sunday. Prominent local church members were subpoenaed as witnesses.
Police and detectives searched for two unidentified white men after a quarrel Tuesday afternoon left James Hollis, a Black man, struck by a stray pistol bullet. Hollis was taken to Grady Hospital. surgeons said he was not seriously wounded.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant tasting laxative made from Egyptian senna and pepsin. It claims no habit formation, gradual stomach training, and suggests a teaspoonful weekly for health. Examples from Little Rock and Watsonville are cited and a generous bottle costs about a cent per dose.
Noah Davis sues in Fulton superior court seeking 5500 plus interest from November 23 1920, claiming Warmers and Traders bank aided J H Grant alias Kid Gleason and Douglas in a large swindle. Davis alleges deposits and a Clarksville check were misused. bank official L T Carter insists the bank did not conspire.
Georgia lawmakers visiting Atlanta during the 1925 session will receive hospitality from the chamber of commerce and civic groups. The arrangement includes an information booth at the state capitol, hotel rate concessions, and embossed feather folios with passes to theaters baseball games and Lakewood Park. The Rotary Kiwanis Civitan and Lions clubs host weekly luncheons while the Atlanta Woman's Club plans events for legislators wives and daughters.
An old warning from physicians describes indigestion as a disease that kills faster than others, especially in warm weather. It lists signs such as gas bloating, fullness after meals, dull fatigue, restless sleep, and possible heart flutter. The ad touts Dan-Nax as a digestive tonic that helps stomach, liver, and bowels, claiming immediate effects and a money back guarantee if relief isn’t felt.
The city editor sought an office boy and Thursday's Constitution listed applicants at noon in the Iceal news department. A noon decision followed a chaotic testing period with many hopefuls, ending with a triumphant winner who boasted it was great to work for a paper that doesn’t miss in the advertising line.
Atlanta faces potential abandonment of the new Boys High School plans or raising at least $500,000 more for completion after an informal bond commission meeting. A joint report by finance and schools committees will guide council on reducing the program or increasing funds, amid stringency from lower property sale receipts, Brown Tract transfer, bond premium shortfalls, and unrealized construction savings.
A committee of the Business Women's League of the Atlanta YWCA will today campaign for a 2,000,000 bond issue to fund central and ward parks in Atlanta. Chair Mary J. Phelps endorses the move as vital, with YWCA and league members named to the committee.
Atlanta lawyers file $90,000 in damages for Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Shaw over injuries from a May 24 Athens crossing collision near Winder with a Seaboard Air Line passenger train. Mr. Shaw seeks 550,000 for personal injuries and 15,000 for loss of his wife’s services. Mrs. Shaw seeks 25,000 for personal injuries.
Georgia Macabees Tent No 18 plan an 8 o clock Friday night event at Maccabee Hall 1012 West Alabama Street for members and friends. A fine program plus refreshments. Special invitation to the Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees.
Charles B. Lewis president of Macon chamber speaks Friday at the American Business Club banquet. Officers for the ensuing six months to be elected. Edgar Watkins of the Cit banquet urges citizens to attend Friday night at the Colonial cafe for better city cooperation. Music by Griffith School of Music students. Siwash Indian “Eulachon” candle noted.
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