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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1914

Page

12

Social items highlight Atlanta visitors and local gatherings

Mrs William H Felton returns to Cartersville after visiting sister Mrs M I McLendon. Miss Marguerite Gause and Miss Dante Burt travel from Augusta and Evergreen respectively. Colonel George Russell and sister Miss Sarah Russell visit the Georgian Terrace with longtime banker colleagues. Numerous calls hostesses and plans include bridge luncheons and private visits across Atlanta during opera week and summer leisure at Peachtree area homes.

William H. Felton Cartersville M. I. McLendon Aeairs Z. J. Fitzpatrick Lowry Piedmont George Russell Detroit Mich Misa Sarah Rusell Georgian Terrace Russell Hauspton Terrace Atlanta Colonel Lowry American Bankers’ Association John Patterson North Carolina Juder Newman Mac Allen Marsh F. Gunby Tampa Hunter’ Wooper Fearhtree Road Dungy Clark Jiowell Peachtree Street

Thurman Sued to Recover 705 Dollars in Land Fraud Case

Attorney William H. Scott sues Arthur Thurman, Atlanta lawyer, for 700 dollars alleging rental debt tied to a land sale in Coffee County. The suit claims Thurman acquired about 200 acres by fraud via quitclaim and traded it for stage money totaling slightly over 706 dollars.

William H. Scott Arthur Thurman Allanta Wiewas Scott J. J. Atkinson al Lere

Nicaragua Treaty Favored by New Orleans Directors

Copies of resolutions by the Association of Commerce directors endorsing the proposed US Nicaragua canal treaty were forwarded today to President Wilson Secretary Bryan and the foreign relations committee. The packets also went to the Louisiana delegation.

New Orleans Maren The Association of Commerce United States Nicaragua Wilson Brian Foreign Relations Committee Louisiana

Kidnap Plot Delivers Atlanta Wedding for Cuthbert Couple

The planned abduction by two friends failed as a staged kidnap led Robert B. Jackson to Atlanta with J. W. Bord. Jackson telephoned home, then met his fiancée Miss Luis Cannon in Atlanta. The couple were married last night by Rev. C W Daniels and will return to Cuthbert today in the same racing car.

Daniel Cupid Cuthbert Atlanta Cupid Robert B. Jackson J. W. Bord Jackson Luis Cannon 5. W. Martin Cal Boyd Pha Ansley Miss Cannon Hoyd Rev. C Ww Daniels East Fourteenty Street Clark

John W Woodruff Died After Lingering Illness in Atlanta

John W Woodruff a longtime Atlanta resident and veteran died Thursday at noon after a lingering illness at a private sanitarium. He was seventy two and survived by his wife Julia Swanson two daughters Jeanne and Z N Warren a grandson John Warren and two half sisters Emma and Eva Woodruff. The body was moved to Patterson's undertaking parlors with services at 10 this morning and burial planned in Griffin after the Central train carriage.

John W. Woodruff Mr. Woodruff Atlanta Griffin Georgia Battalion of Artillery 3. Leyden Central Presbyterian Church Central Lodge First Elo Woodrutt Mr. Woodrutt Julia Swanson la Grange Z. N.warren Macon Jeanne Woodruff John’ Woodruff Warren Emma Eva Woodruff Patterson Dunbar J. Ogden Central

Narrow escape for Pullman official in campus fire

W O M Camp superintendent of the Atlanta division of Pullman rail car service narrowly escaped death when a fire at 90 West North Avenue destroyed his home and damaged neighboring property. Camp, recovering from injuries in an automobile crash, was carried to safety by Georgia Tech students J H Lucas and J L Parker as the house collapsed.

William W. Moore No. 92 Camp Tech JH. Lucas 3. L. Parker

Poolroom Proprietor Fined for Minor Entry

Nordauxe Alabama street poolroom owner St Beaty received a 25.75 dollar fine Thursday for allowing minors inside. He warned other poolroom proprietors that the law prohibiting minor presence would be strictly enforced and offenders punished accordingly.

Tge Broyles St. Beaty Nord Auxe Alabama Street

Players Club Rehearsing For The Genius Second Show

The Players Club plans a second performance of The Genius at the Grand Opera House on March 33. Rehearsals are under way for the charity fundraiser by the local Elks lodge, with Elks interested in strong ticket sales.

Grand Opera House Clu Elks’ Lodge Elks

Kirkwood faces paving bill likely over thirty five thousand

Kirkwood mayor Colonel RF Gilham said the pavement of main streets and DeKalb boulevard work will cost more than the $35,000 approved bonus. The council, returning from Birmingham, sent committees to inspect roads there built with tarvix prep. Members listed include W. Baunders and John Smith.

RF. Gilham Kirkwood DeKalb Boulevard Ham Waelnesidi Birmingham W . Baunders John &. Smith

Standard Home Co Opens Offices Here

The Standard Frame Company of Baltimore, aiding home building, opens an office in Hurtburgh under manager T. R Waller, state agent. Mr Fuller, a native of Atlanta, is welcomed as the new representative and has many friends awaiting him in his homeland.

Standard Frame Company Balitimore T. R Waller Puller i Atlanta

Tango Ball at Kimball House Planned by A A G Club

Arrangements are complete for the A. O. G. club tango ball to be held at the Kimball House next Wednesday evening March 25. The large ball room and gallery will offer ample space for dancers and spectators. A top city band will provide music. Admission is $1.00 with ladies admitted free.

Kimball House

Banquet at Jackson Hill Church Tonight

The Pastor's Hundred hosts an elaborate banquet at Jackson Hill Baptist Church with a menu including Jackson Hill rolls. Ten-minute talks feature Judge Pendleton, Dr. F Purser, Hon W W Gaines, Dr Larton, and Dr F P Akers, who presides over the event.

Jackson Hill Baptist Church Jackson Hill Pendleton F. Purser W.W. W. Gaines Larton FP. i. Akers Wall

Tax complaints rise after Macon assessment jump

Macon Ga March 19 special complaints from taxpayers over assessed values surge since a board report shows a 5 million dollar increase over last year. Assessor Hendricks says critics misjudge the city finances, calling for higher charges on large property owners while noting many appeals lack proof of overassessment. A council rule now requires affidavits that assessments exceed true value, and several claimants may drop grievances if unable to prove overvaluation.

Macon Board of Assessors B. L. Hendricks Hendricks Eumen Saime Maron Maton Itoracy Club Dorius Alumimates Tve

List of attractions for Ga summer school program

Ga March 19 spe cial ed Waotter dean of University Summer school has completed a big schedule of general assembly lectures for the event. Attractions include President Henry Lawrence of Emerson School of Oratory Boston the Neapolitan orchestra Miss Isaway reader Dr Janks colorist Booth Lowry of Mississippi Huanost the Avon Sketch Club Hawkeso Glee Club Dr John White of Atlanta Sidney later program Miss Carolyn Cobb of Athens Dr Gelser of the university and Dr P F Claxton US Commissioner of Education. Others may be added.

Ens Waotter General Assembly Henry Lawrence Southwick Emerson School of ‘Oratory Boaton Whchestra Miss Isaway Ur . J Mississpp Huanost Tke Avon Skech Clay Hawkeso Glee Club John White Atlanta Sidney Carolyn Cobb Athens Gelsaler The University P. F. Claxton United States Commissioner of Education

Georgia engineers press wage rise in arbitration bid

Augusta Ga March 19 Judge W J Chambers of the Federal Arbitration board met with Georgia railroad authorities and engineers here. The engineers have demanded a pay increase to match other roads in the state. Superintendent Dixon declined comment. The Georgia and Florida has not yet granted the demand.

Augusta W.J. Chambers Federal Arbitration Board Georgia Railroad Dixon Georeta Florida

Negroes Bound Over For Near-Burglary In Kirkwood

Eugene and Charlie Broelin two negro would-be burglars bound over in Kirkwood records court on burglary to Delsali County Superior Court under a $200 bond. They were caught by the town marshal Wednesday night before entering the house, trying to force the front door with a skeleton key.

Eugene Charlie Broelin W. C. Cousins Kirkwood

Dr Little Returns From Americus Trip

Dr Little returns to Westminster Presbyterian church duties after two weeks in Americus where he led a successful meeting at the Presbyterian church there.

DR. Little Americus AA. Little Westminster Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed By Two Atlanta Residents

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday in the United States court, by William Park Felder of Atlanta, listing assets of 79 and liabilities of 979.76. Papers indicate an asset total of 2,500. Mrs M J Clifford filed another petition for Fred Heere of Atlanta in the United States court, with liabilities listed at 97750 and assets at 2,500.

Pred C. Beers Gnated States Court Willam Park Felder Atlant Fred Heere United States Court M. J. Clifford Atlanta

New Italian Cabinet Formed by Signor Salandra

Rome reports the March cabinet under Signor Salandra is now fully constituted with Premier and interior minister Signor Salandra, foreign affairs Marquis of San Gintiano, colonies Signor Martini, agriculture Signor Cavasola, public works Signor Gumrelli, treasury Signor Pubs, finance Luigi Rava, war General Grandi, marine Admiral Enico Mill, posts and telegraphs Signor Riccio.

Rome Signor Salandra Oabinet Marquis San Gintiano Signor Martini Signor Dart Signor Cavasola Signor Gumrelli Luigi Rava Signor Daneu General Grandi Enico Signor Riccio

Trains Crush Three Men. One Killed in Georgia

Multiple wrecks report three men crushed by freight train cars in Shellman Flowery Branch and Adel. F. W. Tillman of Columbus dies. Carl Reynolds of Norcross seriously injured. Byrom B Dey of Macon suffers crushed feet but not believed fatal. Local hospital care follows in each case.

Flowery Branch Carl Reynolds Johnson Reynolds Norcross Southern Railway Fordele Speeml Byrom B Dey Georgia Southern Florida Dey Macon D. Belin Fannie Dey

Mayor Woodward Vetoes Bids for Street and Sewer Work

Mayor Woodward vetoes a resolution authorizing the advertisement for bids on street and sewer materials estimated near 200000. He argues purchases must go through the city purchasing agent per a new ordinance, noting the department already saved about 60000 and the veto will go to council at the next meeting.

Woodward

Mayor of Waycross to Lift Sunday Lid

Waycross Ga March 19 special indicating a Sunday closing move. The town may restrict sales of cigars soft drinks newspapers and magazines with alcohol and tobacco sales under review. Major Beaton advocates enforcing the Sunday sale law equally. Local consensus suggests cigars soft drinks newspapers and magazines may remain allowed.

Waycross Wascross Major Beaton Flo

Waycross Merchants Host Free Carnival for Georgia Visitors

Waycross Ga March 19 Special Thousands from south Georgia attended a free Pleasure and Civic Day event organized by local merchants. The day featured two nightly Avinler Beach programs, road races, and a high profile game between Waycross and the Philadelphia Athletics with Connie Mack visiting fans and an auto tour. Public schools closed to allow participation.

Waycross South Georgia Avinler Beach Taseli Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack

Georgian farmer unveils rock picking machine invention

In Eatonton Putnam County a farmer inventor A G Bray unveiled a trial model of a rock picking machine. Bray, the inventor, aims to patent the device and begin manufacturing once rights are granted, promising to revolutionize farm work and speed operations on fields.

Eatonton Putnam County A. G Bray Bray

Freshmen confess to save fellows in Yale bottle melee

Sew Haven Conn March 19 When thirty Yale Freshmen admitted taking part in the so called bottle might disturbance Sunday night the faculty suspended the graduation sentence previously imposed on 200 members of the class. The thirty were placed on probation for an indefinite time.

Sew Haven Conn Yale

Returns Consolidated in Terrell County

Dawson Georgia March 19 Special Consolidated returns of yesterday's primary verify results announced in The Constitution this morning. Other successful candidates are J A Hiller and M D Laing county commissioners O Fussell tax collector and Ernest Baldwin tax receiver.

Dawson Constitution J. A. Hiller M. D. Laing O. Fussell Ernest Baldwin

Smooth Hairless Skin Through Delatone Treatment

A home beauty tip suggests using a paste of powdered delatone mixed with water applied for about 5 minutes then rubbed off to remove hair. After washing the skin should be firm and free of blemish. Buying delatone in its original package may improve results.

Venetian Torpedo Attack Sinks Steamer. Fifty Drowned

A torpedo boat struck a small passenger steamer between Venice and Lido, sinking it almost immediately. Fifty lives, including women and children, were lost, with fifteen on deck saved by the torpedo boat crew. Italian sailors conducted multiple rescues without success. victims’ identities remain unknown.

Venice Lido Adriatic

Mrs John S Moore Dies In Oxford South The New South

Mrs John S Moore died Tuesday night in Oxford Ga services held at noon today in Allen Memorial church her grave beside her husband who died two years ago Emory College mourns her as wife of a former professor born Portsmouth Va daughter of shipbuilder John Luke Moore a naval constructor in both the Union and Confederate eras who helped armor the Merrimac and drafted plans for an armor‑clad vessel long before.

Oxford John S. Moore Charlie BE. Dowman J. W. Quillian AO. L. Betty Allen Memorial Church Emery_ college sucp Moore Emory Partsmouth John Luke Moore United States Warrenton Pensacola Virginia Confederacy

Woman credits Cardui for health after Tennessee trip

Mrs. Liza Barber of Mangham Louisiana reports a West and Middle Tennessee journey where many women used Cardui, praising it as a cure. She says two bottles improved her own health and recommends Cardui to other women, claiming it restored her strength and ability to work. Cardui is touted as the standard women’s tonic for about six decades. Readers are urged to request the Chattanooga Medicine Co. booklet via the Ladies’ Advisory Dept.

Mangham Liza Barber Middle Tennessee Saddle and Tennessee Cardui Cardus N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

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