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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1914
Page
10
Mr J W Heisman is summoned to Cleveland by his father's death. Mrs Fred Lewis plans to depart March 1 for a visit to Mrs Ferey Smedley Darling ton in Westchester Pa from there.
An Ironton Ohio woman claims improved health after taking Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for twelve years of illness. She reports she can work again and children, including her nervous daughter, sleep better. She urges others to seek the remedy and addresses readers to write for confidential advice.
Advertisement announces spring sailing specials from Laconia to Asia and Australia with routes to India China Japan Australia New Zealand South Africa and South America. Mentions Independent tours via Rockiet Cunsra Tours agents for Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co and frequent mail tugs. Itinerary dates span June to August with New York office at 24 State Street and a Southernt side agent.
A long column lists guests and travelers visiting or traveling to cities including New York, Memphis, Charleston, Valdosta, Saranac Lake, and Norfolk. Names include Genevieve Capps, Norman Hackett, Robena Hemis, Ian DaBignon, Sydney Phelan, Grace Mauch, and F T Kelder, with movements to and from Wesleyan College, Battle Creek, and the Ponce de Leon area.
A vivid vintage ad touts Ban Q Ban as a natural way to darken gray hair smoothly and evenly, claiming it restores original color, adds luster, and makes hair look younger. It promises a non sticky, scalp friendly formula with a 30 cent price and mail order from Brondsons Drug Lines in Atlanta.
The Hightn Ward Suffrage league schedules a Wednesday reception 4 to 6 30 pm at the Georgian Terrace lounge for Jane Addams and her party. Mrs Linton Hopkins chairs the reception committee with numerous local members aiding. The Atlanta Theater hosts a 6 pm meeting with national suffrage leaders to energize Atlanta advocates.
Carl Wolfsheimer and the firm Wolfsheimer & Co at 117 Whitewall Street admitted inability to pay debts and were placed in the hands of a receiver by Judge Newman of the federal court. Creditors West Disinfecting Company A E Mor ria and D C Loeb filed claims totaling about 53.8, with J Ho Laing named as receiver under a 5400 bond to continue the business.
Americus on March 3. The city council meeting tomorrow is described as one of the warmest in years. Sensational discussion centers on electing several new education board members and the impact on educational interests, with various state issues debated and council members claiming ignorance of pending changes.
A pay train on the Atlantic Coast Line wrecked between Waycross and Jamaica near Brunswick this morning. No one was injured and traffic was not delayed by the accident. Two freight cars left the track after the wreck.
At a Monday meeting of the Woman's Club chaired by Mrs A P Coles, members planned a suffrage leaders reception at the Georgian Terrace and heard lectures on the Constitution and women in business. Reports highlighted vocational training, child welfare, and civic leagues in Atlanta with plans for a mass rally and junior civic activities.
Washington March 9 The senate subcommittee report on the West Virginia coal strike characterizes conditions in the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek fields as most deplorable. It notes violence, arming of factions, and business shutdowns while blaming failed operator policies, miner organization efforts, and police inaction as key factors in the unrest.
Washington Wareh 9 resident Watson tonight entertained at dinner Representative and Mrs Oscar W Underwood as guests of honor. The guests included Representative and Mrs Carter Glass, Representative and Mrs Swagar Sherley, Representative and Mrs Mitchell Palmer, the assistant secretary of war and Mrs Brehenridge, Major General Wood the chief of staff of the army, Mr and Mrs Joseph Davies, Brigadier General and Mrs William Marshall, Mr and Mrs T W Gregory of Houston, Mr and Mrs Joby Wilson of Franklin, Pa.
LaGrange Ga March fires devastate the Callaway department stores at Main and Broome. The four story building burned with losses approaching 126000. insurance covers about 90 percent of the damage. Over fifty employees lose work. Immediate rebuilding planned with work to begin at once and temporary operations arranged in nearby Park building stores.
General Souders of the Souders-Turner feud died at his home on March 9 from pneumonia at age 83. Once reputed to have killed eleven men, he claimed two decades of law abiding conduct. Andrew Turner, leader of the rival Turner faction, was recently killed under peculiar circumstances.
Macon community committees began efforts to raise 11 000 capital stock to operate a boat line on the Ocmulgee River between Macon and Bunausk. Editorial figures from Clark Howell and The Atlanta Constitution backed the undertaking. Three committees of seven members each will start fundraising immediately to reach the goal, with individuals and corporations urged to contribute.
Reports claiming Julia Marlowe was injured in Baltimore were denied as untrue. She is confirmed to be at her New York home, not in a hospital, leaving the public rumor unfounded.
Fire destroyed the Jekyl Sland home with an estimated value of 30 000 dollars. The incident occurred during a tense period as locals described the blaze and sought details from neighbors and authorities. President and Mrs Mehrley were noted figures entertained in 1533.
A vintage ad claims Allea Foot Ease relieves corns bunions and blistered skin. The product is marketed as a universal remedy for foot troubles, available widely with no substitutes.
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