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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
3
Mrs A C Mcflan hosted the Tuesday Evening Dinner Domino club at her West End home with daffodil and hyacinth decor in yellow, white, and green. Mrs Thomas P Hinman staged an afternoon bridge for Miss Louise Collier, guests from First Baptist class.
The writer praises the singer's current resonance and anticipates a broader showcase in an upcoming evening of song. They note her present adept handling and expect varied opportunities to reveal fuller talent in the auditorium setting.
The superintendent of railroad work will conduct the service for the Atlanta Frances Willard Woman's Christian Temperance union during the regular session at Trinity church Sunday school room. Visitors are invited and members urged to attend. The Nineteenth Century History class meets with Mrs Holling Jones at 18 Peachtree Street this afternoon at 3:30.
Frank McDonald, sentenced to eight years for the death of O. B. Stevens Jr., son of the former agricultural commissioner, was granted a new trial by the court of appeals. The knife duel on Auburn Avenue last year led to a manslaughter verdict in a prior superior court term. The appeals court faulted the jury instruction on self defense, ruling the burden did not lie with the accused to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt.
Griffin residents plan a town Chautauqua with about fifty leading businessmen backing the effort. Hon. Th Bo Goodrich elected president, B C Randall secretary treasurer, and a five member executive committee will oversee preparations. It is the first such event attempted here and hopes run high for a large attendance and notable platform talent.
Trains in Thomasville Georgia resumed normal times as washouts from the storm and heavy rains were repaired. Special AM trains to the area report schedules near normal, with through services from the west returning on the Atlantic Coast Line and the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic routes.
Letters from women leaders in Augusta Athens Macon Bainbridge and Columbus show united Georgia support for the Woman's Edition of The Constitution. A slate of officers and reporters praised efforts, credits to Lowry Ottley and Foster, and DAR ties noted as allied interest grows toward success.
Milas Kirke Peacock of 43 Pearce Street Atlanta stepped into a horse buggy path and survived with head cuts and bruises. Her escort J A O Kelly was knocked down but unharmed. The wagon driver John Nash fled, was chased by two witnesses, and handed to East County police on a drunken and reckless driving charge.
Alderman J W Maddox will be tried before the recorder today on a charge of violating the smoke ordinance. His steam shovel, blamed for excessive smoke as it digs at Healey's hole at Walton and Forsyth streets, will be booked and Maddox arraigned at 2 39 oclock.
Dr. Len G. Broughton departs Atlanta Wednesday night at 9 for London to resume his pastorate after a ten day Bible conference. He will not speak in Athens or other Georgia cities, heads to New York then sails to England next Saturday. A Tabernacle reception honored him with warm farewells as he praised the congregation and expressed faith in its future.
A state chamber of commerce is planned within months to advance Georgia's commercial interests. Local chambers will assist the state organization, forming a large association from existing city chamber memberships across the state.
General Louis Joseph Nicolas Andre former minister of war died in Dijon France. Born in 1838 he served as minister of war for several years until 1904 when he was succeeded by M Berteaux. The death occurred March 1 marking the end of a long military career.
Seventh Ward Improvement Club plans to push removal of Martha's Home for fallen women from Gordon street after failing to persuade Marion Jackson to relocate it from the old Pearce place. Jackson argues the Gordon street site is suitable outside city limits near a cemetery and railroad. The committee claims 300 residents live within half a mile and that the home harms a growing neighborhood.
In Rome Georgia on March 18 a passerby exchanged a dollar with Mr Willis on Summerville street and received a handwritten inscription asking for prayers to cure his thirst for strong drink. The note claims the donor’s fortune was mis spent and asks Christians to pray for rum desire to vanish.
Secretary Jennings of the fifth district civil service commission announces April examinations in the federal building. Open to men, tests for junior library assistant in Agriculture Washington salary 600 to 900. labora tory assistant in paper and textiles for Bureau of Standards Washington salary 900 to 1200. April 21 pathologist in cereal diseases for Plant Industry salary 1800 to 2500. April 23 assistant photographer salary 840 to 1200. successful candidate may be assigned to any government branch.
Wwaton Ga March 18 Special Little work has been done on the farms and what has been done was washed away by the recent square rains. Conditions resemble 1912 in this county more than 1911 and planting is delayed at least three weeks. Farmers are blue over conditions. Reports from Baldwin and Morgan counties show the same pattern.
Griffin Ga March 18 Special The Spalding County corn club was organized to win the state prize for largest and best yield. A mass meeting drew farmers from across the county with high enthusiasm. Past yields were marvellous and plans aim to double any previous county achievement. J Co A Miller, county school commissioner, heads the movement with strong business and farmer support. This year about 3500 in prizes will be offered for best yield and best specimens of work.
Mrs Harry Perrigo formerly of Atlanta, staying with her father in Athens, was prostrated by a Memphis wire stating her husband, an electrical contractor, was killed. The message proved a mistake. Perrigo’s roommate had died and friends traced letters in Perrigo’s coat to locate his wife.
Brunswick Ga March 18 Rockefeller who has hid on Jekyll island all winter is expected to depart for New York late this week. His health has improved but his throat still troubles him and he can now speak only in a whisper. A wife named Perrigo is hysterical after a sudden emotional reversal. Mr and Mrs Perrigo recently lived in Atlanta.
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