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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1912

Page

7

City News and Court Actions in Atlanta

A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed by Pete Patagos of Atlanta with liabilities of 1585 and no assets. Dr J I Campbell of the University of Georgia will lecture on biology at First Baptist Friday night March 8. The Bible Class at First Methodist will meet Sunday at 5 30 in the church main auditorium. Junior Rivers Club hosts an entertainment at 54 Houston Street with Ladies Auxiliary serving refreshments. Judge Newman set March 14 for testimony in Couch Brothers Manufacturing Co v Southern Bag and Back Band Co over patent infringements 767 196 and 809 886. John M Sinton asked Judge Newman for fees as special master in Stromberg Carlson v C Jerome Simmons suit, with $135000 involved. notice issued to interested parties.

Pete Patagos Atlanta Dr. Campbell First Baptist J. I. Campbell University of Georgia First Baptist Church Woman's Congress Cliss First Methodist Sunday School Vila O'Clock Peachtree Ivy Streets Hoys’ Club Junior Rivers Club Houston Street Ladies’ Auxiliary Newman Federal Court Yesaterday Couch Brothers Manufacturing Company Southern Bag and Back Band Company C»Llege Sinton John M. Sinton Stromberg~ Carlson Telephone Manufacturing Company Rochester C. Jerome Simmons Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company United States District Court Slaton Broughton Jesus Tabernacle Bible Conference Pr. Broughton Arkansas Misissippi North Carolina South Carolina Florida South Georgia North Georgia C. B. Waller Asneville N. C Dr. Broughton A. A. Lamareaux Cobern Alka Paul Camden Cobern St. Paul Stevens Coburn Dry. Inwood MacArthur Russia Lamareaux Hawkes Hall Tabernaicle Bern

A Rational Holiday Schedule Proposed by Survey Writer

A survey writer argues for moving most holidays to Mondays and evenly distributing them through the year. He cites payroll reductions when holidays fall on Tuesdays or Fridays and midweek disruptions, proposing a two day holiday with one day pay loss for workers and steadier five day weeks for employers. Christmas and New Year’s Day would be exempt, with Easter also reassessed for a fixed date.

Washington Lincoln Journal of the American Medical Association

Diamonds sold by us exchangeable for full price anytime

Solitaire buyers may exchange their stones for more expensive ones at full purchase price, including stones bought on deferred plans and those sold for cash. Full old gold value of mountings is allowed. Prepaid selections sent on approval. Request our booklet Facts About Diamonds and the 1942 illustrated catalogue.

Hall Vows Finish In Georgia Governor Contest

Macon Ga March 17 Special Hon Joe Hill Hall declares he will stay in the governor race to a finish regardless of entrants He plans opening speech in Knoxville Crawford county March opening date Knoxville birthplace He will campaign in Baton ton Covington Hamilton later in April Hall reports strong encouragement from across Georgia.

Macon Joe Hill Hall Atlanta Knoxville Batonton Covington Tin Hamilton Haring County Hall Georgia

Obituary notices from Lavonia and neighboring towns

Obituaries report Mrs. E J Sewell of Lavonia age 68 died suddenly from heart failure. Survived by children Y Jackson J R Sewell C B Sewell M P Sewell Mrs T B Bonner and Mrs Joh Holbrook. Remains buried at Air View church cemetery. Also notices Robert Campbell near Cedartown died aged unknown, interment at West View Atlanta with Masonic honor. W B McCarson of North Dalton died of heart failure. Anna Chambers funeral at Poole's chapel. Sanford Chauncey aged 50 died at Mountain View residence. funeral at Jones chapel.

E. J. Sewell Lavonia Gle Y. ©. Jackson Hkastman J. R. P. Sewell Texhoma Okla C. B. Sewell M. P. Sewell T. B. Bonner Joh €. Holbrook Carnesville Air View Church

Funeral announced for Daniel Cramer at Pattersons chapel

Daniel Cramer aged 50 died yesterday afternoon at 8 in a private sanatorium. He is survived by one child. Funeral services will be held today at 3 in Pattersons chapel with interment in Oakland.

Daniel Cramer Hela

Death of Miss Amanda J Leathers at 60

Miss Amanda J Leathers aged 60 dies yesterday at 42 Spring Street. Survived by two sisters and two brothers. Body to be moved to Villa Rica Georgia for funeral and interment.

Amanda J. Leathers Spring Street Villa’ Rica

Prominent Talbotton Resident dies suddenly in Georgia

Talbotton Ga March 7 Special BP Barefield a prominent citizen died suddenly at his home three miles south of town after nine hours of illness from congestion of the brain. A Knight of Pythias and Mason, he chaired ties to the Talbotton Railroad. Survived by his wife and three children. Remains were interred at the old family burial ground near Butter. An obituary notes his prominence in Talbot county and local affiliations.

W. B. McCarson Dalton North Dalton Hamilton Street Knoxville Savannah Tuscaloosa Ala B. Barefield Talbotton Tallbotton Here Barefield Pything Talbot County Talbotton Railroad, Company Butter

Hudson declares bid for Georgia governorship in race

Thomas G. Hudson, commissioner of agriculture until May, announced yesterday his intention to run for governor this year. His formal declaration is planned for Sunday. Concurrently, former acting Governor John M. Slaton and John? Tulloout are noted as likely also entering the race.

Thomas G. Hudson Mr. Hudson John

Slaton to Enter Georgia Governor Race Says Close Friend

The article notes M Slaton plans to run for governor despite an illness delaying formal announcement for weeks. It details pressure on Hudson to shift from congress in the third district to governor, mentions Senator Hoke Smith backing Hudson, and includes Hudson’s public statement confirming his gubernatorial bid while thanking third district supporters.

M. Slaton Slaton Georgia Mr. Hudson Conchesas Hludson Hudson Hoke Smith Congress

Judge R B Russell Considers Gubernatorial Run

Rumors say R B Russell of the state court of appeals is weighing a bid for governor. He told a Constitution reporter he has no decision yet but is contemplating the race, with discussions ongoing among friends and capitol chatter suggesting a forthcoming announcement.

R. B. Russell State Court of Appeals Russell Constitu Tion Judge Russell Joseph M. Brown Fran.tj. Pope Brown Pulaski

Rational calendar proposal suggests thirteen months

Victorian inventor Moses B. Cotsworth promotes a thirteen month year of twenty eight days with a free day. Each month would start on Sunday and key dates fall on Sundays. Yale President Hadley calls a four week month a commercial necessity, while critics note minor adjustments compared with standard time changes.

Elmos Great Britain Julius Caesar Moses B. Cotsaworth Victoria B. Co Hadley Yale Cotsworth Journal of the American Medical Association

Missouri Marryat. A Turbulent Ocean Tale Satirized

A Kansas City Journal excerpt mocks nautical jargon used in sea yarns. It rails against overlong sailor terms like lee hawse capstan and main brace to argue publishers rely on nautical texture to spice fiction. The piece playfully critiques the genre’s sea language and technique.

Missouri Kansas City Journal Lee Hawse

Barrett Warns Farmer To Reduce Cotton Crop

Charles Barrett issues a card urging Southern farmers to cut cotton acreage to protect finances and avoid ruin. He warns a bigger crop harms prices, urging practical planning and switch to feedstuffs, with repeated appeals to personal and regional consequences.

Barrett

Milking Question Brings a Farmer’s Practical Reply

Senator Carter asks John Allen where to sit while milking a cow. Allen answers simply: both. The farthest side of the cow and the nearest soft place in the pasture.

Saturday Evening Post John Senator Carter John Allen Allen

Motion Pictures of Long Trip Car Caravan Tour

Moving picture films of the ocean to ocean trip by the caravan of twelve Premier cars last summer are to be shown in many cities this season. They have been shown at the New York Press Club Waldorf Astoria reunion Pen and Pencil Club in Philadelphia and Newark New Jersey and are booked for many other places. The tour will cover several thousand miles.

New York Sun New York Press Club Waldorf- Astoria Pen and Pencil Club Philadelphia Newark N. J

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Den Ansco TVT City News Stenographers Underwood Typewriter Co Maier’ & Berkele, Inc. Diamond. Merchants Whitehall Street Robert Campbell Cedartown Anna Chambers Poole’s Chapel Hollywood Sanford W. Chauncey Sanford Chauncey Mountain View Jones Chapel M McElroy Aed Ated Yantandag Ojock Hanavills Hig Jiatlo Tullout John M. Slaton Joseph M. Terrell Terrell United States Senate Smith Mr. Slaton LU Lee Ellde London Len G. Broughton Tabernacle Church John M, Slaton Richard Russell Tyree del Ston Third National Bank United States Depository Union City Charles 3. Barrett Fulton National Bank Atlanta Gas Light Co Secret Society
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