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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1915
Page
8
Vale Chief Beavers told reporters on Monday that all city locker clubs must obey the law including weekday hours and Sunday closings. He warned detectives to enforce the locker unit law and prohibit liquor sales at locker clubs with strict penalties for violations.
Chairman Wurphy Candler of Stormia state to address the Telephone and Telegraph Society of Atlanta at the assembly hall of the Chamber of Commerce this evening. He will discuss public relations of telephone service and industry practices. About 90 will attend with employees from Southern Bell and Western Union invited. Colonel Hunt Chipley to introduce him.
Rome Ga wareh t specials notes parade of applicants for city offices as the new commission form of government nears April 1 and democratic nominees await formal election. Officials warn no posting promises before the charter takes effect, but reporters note several anticipated appointments among applicants. Potential appointees include Bush, Cray, and Josells with likely replacements anticipated pending the city’s transition.
Nathan Bennett prominent Gwinnett citizen dies after two months illness in Loganville. He served on the county board of commissioners and represented his district in the Georgia legislature. A veteran of the Seventh Georgia Cavalry, he was married to Mary J Camp and is survived by Mary J Camp and other relatives. Local officials and community members mourn his loss.
A Negro educational rally was held in Cuthbert Georgia on a Sunday under the auspices of a college for colored people. Speakers included Fione vollege for colored, S Buey, W Mechchael county superintendent, and L Stimsen of the Atlanta Nor. The event drew attention from community leaders and those interested in education.
Fragmentary report notes Judge James Brown, a prominent figure in politics, ill at Canton. Records mention his prior role as a judge and involvement with regional political circles after the war. Details are incomplete and obscured by garbled text.
Our assortment includes Cel cries ke Tubs Berry Bowls Vases Bonbons and more with many fine pieces priced around 300 dollars. Splendid values appear in footed Vern dishes tumblers pitchers sugar and cream sets bowls ice tubs flower vases candlesticks and other pieces suitable for everyday use. Visit our store to be entertained and a 1913 catalog will be mailed promptly upon request.
William Oldknow, general manager of Consolidated Firm and exclusive Universal distributors in the south, sails to New York to join a party of film luminaries traveling to the Universal City opening on March 15. The celebration includes a two mile parade, grand illumination, flood scene, wild west show, and an evening at Goodwins cafe with over two hundred actor accommodations.
In a recorder court trial 300 Johnson and his wife of 18 Pope Street faced assault charges against Dr St Tulian and Dr Voght owner of a drug store at 738 South Pryor Street. Dr Voght testified a bottle was fraudulently claimed twice and money refunded, leading to a scuffle where a bottle and screwdriver were involved. Johnson claimed he acted to protect his wife. Johnson was bound over for assault in 100 dollars bond. Mrs Johnson released to care for five children.
Calhoun Brick Company property in Gordon County will be sold Tuesday to satisfy an $8000 mortgage held by Dr W B Sam. The court refused to restrain the sale and declined to block the sale of the equity in bankruptcy. Creditors’ protection cited. sale value listed at about $2000. various attorneys and trustees named in proceedings.
Former councilman Johnson sues Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co of Los Angeles in superior court for 593 58 alleging breach of a contract to receive a percentage on life insurance business he generated and renewal rights on accident and health policies. He claims his efforts produced over 60 000 in business at the Allan office prior to signing.
In Savannah on March 1 the superior court admitted the will of the late Judge Thomas Ma Norwood to probate in solemn form with codicil. The case arose after a caveat by Tuey McSorwoot’s sister contested the probate, alleging lack of testamentary powers and questioning the book on race as years of labor rather than a sudden impulse.
Susannah Ga March 1 special Judge Speer in United States court confirmed immediate effect of the bankruptcy settlement for HS Meimhardt & Bro. The 25 percent to banks will be paid, with distribution guided by Judge Speer and referee Judge Sineponanel. Costs of proceedings will be paid from the estate and creditors entitled to priority shown in the records.
Arthur Biving is found guilty of being an accessory in the murder of T C Gleaton. Judge WP George sentences him to hang on March 2, with late verdict delays provoking public unrest. Stevens, convicted earlier, claimed Bivins as instigator but later statements varied.
Washington scene centers on applicants for a newly created federal judgeship in Georgia. Senators Smith and Hardwick debate recommendations to the Attorney General amid political divisions. Names linked include Joseph E Potties, Robert J Travis of Savannah, and Judge A Lattiejohn of Americus, with party figures and district shifts shaping the race and timing.
Greenville Georgia residents are anxious after the disappearance of Wise, a hotel proprietor who rented the Winloch hotel and planned to move to Marietta. He left for Marietta on Tuesday and was due back Thursday. telegrams to Marietta show he left, with his wife and two children fearing foul play. He arrived in Greenville from Marshallville three years ago.
Nashville Tenn Wareh 1 The trial of RK Cook on the charge of murdering his wife ended today at Murfreeshore in a mistrial. The guru stand ing eight for conviction and tour for acquittal This was his second trial. Cook is charged with having beaten his wife and her niece Tues Stanford to death at this home near Smyrna and Gnine fac trial Cach was comric ten and sentenced to hang in the chront court but the supreme court remanded the case for new trial.
The United States Weather Bureau reports February 1913 in Georgia was favorable for agriculture with rainfall normal to below, no unusual storms, and about half the days clear. Mean temperatures hovered around the 40s to 60s, with modest minima and maxima and a late season thunderstorm.
Norma Lou Munnerlyn of Munnerlyn, Georgia, whose engagement to Marion Tiatmon of Macon was announced yesterday, died at her home on the day the engagement was printed. She would not marry Harmon as planned. Friends mourned as they attended her funeral. Harmon works as office manager for Morriss Harris Insurance in Macon.
Washington reports February revenues from all sources at 4,462,7xx with an eight month total deficit of 1.3 million. Ordinary expenditures rose to 8,107,644. Customs receipts fell about 4.4 million from February last year. Internal revenues reached 324.65 million, up about 9.42 million from February prior. Net balance in the treasuries fund stood at 38,? million with total assets around 1.61 billion.
A society note cites a matron urging forethought for events and calls Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription a remedy for women’s health issues. It promotes herbal tonics for backache, nervousness, and constitutional complaints, offering free medical advice and a booklet.
The Evangelical Ministers association met Monday morning and strongly endorsed both the revival led by Dran and Mr Alexander and the Chapman methods. Ministers pledged support, sympathy and prayers, with resolutions drafted by Dr Charles W. Turner, Dr John White, A A Little, and Rev Lyman F. Flood, adopted after amendments.
The Maid grand jury was organized yesterday morning and admonished by Judge Ren Will to keep quiet on matters in the jury room, especially witness testimony. The warning followed disclosures in the trial of Tedder, Thurman, and Lehon for suborning perjury by Hirsch, a January term grand juror who admitted furnishing information to the defense.
Special Judge Moses Wright considers the petition of John Ro Bar clay to appoint a receiver for the firm Barclay and Quinn an insurance agency which has retired from business soon after.
Governor John W Slston will mail letters to county officials urging full collection of state taxes, stressing near beer tax of 250000 last year due. Atlantic Waycross and Northern Railroad filed to amend charter for an 18 mile extension from Kingsland toward Fort Valley and a 40 mile branch toward the Florida line via Folkston and St George.
In Chicago, famed actress Madame Rose asserts a simple home remedy can promote hair growth and softness. The plan mixes water, rum, Barba Compound, and glycerine, to be applied to the scalp three times weekly. Proponents claim it strengthens hair, prevents loss, and darkens gray strands.
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