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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
4
Hayne highlights March event offering deep discounts on towels. Notable items include Isnen ducks line towels at 59c and 69c values, plus 25c to 50c stock reduced further. The store claims its leading position in Atlanta linen trade and promises uniform quality across sale linens on the main floor left side.
Yesterday's sale of new silk dresses priced 25 to 35 dollars drew record purchases at 16.75, including chiffon patterns crepe de chine and crepe satins in black and chic tones. The offer, advertised as final sale, excludes exchanges CODs and returns.
A vintage ad touts Kiddy Cloth at 15 cents a yard praised as sturdy fast color fabric for kids playwear. It highlights solid colors stripes and checks, 32 inches wide, and other fabrics like Devonshire cloths and Zephyr ginghams at 15 cents, with 48 inch nap fabrics and Turkish towels referenced.
Tatontor Ga March 24 Speval Nolan of this city sought a Washington inquiry into the death of his son Dr Frank Nolan in Tampico Mexico and considered traveling to investigate. Secretary Bran telegram advised against the journey noting the Tampico American consul said the body cannot be exhumed for five years. The elder Nolan sought a full probe and body repatriation. the dead Georgian was a former Atlantan and Southern College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate.
The Georgia road commissioners plan to perfect their organization at the first annual meeting set for April 16 at the New Kimball House. Mayor James G Woodward will give the welcome address. Judge J We Maddox will respond. Gov John M Slaton and Joseph Hyde Pratt will speak. Entertainment features include a buffet luncheon at the Kimball House and a banquet at the Angel hotel.
Alexander Auirkland Wilsons confederate veteran and long time Savannah resident died this morning after a weeks illness at his home of his son in law 72 Bell He was born March 1 1841 in Telfair county Georgia and served in the Confederate armies under General Lee He survived by five children and had served on the county commissioners for twenty years Funeral plans are announced for several others in the obituary list including Frank Posey and Mrs Annie Smith with services in East Point Jones Chapel and Mount Vernon church respectively.
Savannah report says Umberger 15 was sent to the superior court on a bigamy charge. The record shows he lived with Miss Othel Leavcraft in Atlanta and admitted she was his wife, forming a common-law marriage. Police were informed the record of Umberger’s marriage to Bliss Lessie was found in the clerk of court’s office.
Widening of Peachtree Street continues after a brief dispute over property use at Peachtree and Cain. The process strengthens the city’s right to land needed for the project, while boosting local publicity. Ivy Street lease details include a 25 year term and $27,000 total consideration for a boarding house operation. Also reported are several lot sales on zones near Lakewood Heights and Atlanta avenues with prices ranging from $2,750 to $6,000.
Washington March 24 Judge Emory Speer says he would not mind retiring if charges against him were withdrawn. The Webb subcommittee will consider evidence from Georgia and draft conclusions for the full committee. Speer denies considering retirement under any circumstances and notes the inquiry prompted his reply.
The article reports Fanny Crosby, the blind writer and U.S. Senate candidate by a minority Republican faction, turning 94 as Burke defeats Crawford. It mentions Crosby praising health, noting visitors’ reports and comparisons to her younger campaign days amid ongoing race tensions and statewide returns.
Albany voters cast in a primary for county officers on March 24 with Tarver seen as the conservative choice. In a separate sheriff short term race Tarver defeated G W Sage by a large margin to succeed the late Sheriff Barbie. East Dougherty showed uncertain returns for other offices amid factional backing and a tense pre election encounter between local leaders.
Canton Ga March 24 The Cherokee county democratic primary resulted in Olin Fincher defeating JW Chamlee for clerk of the superior court by over 600 votes. Spears beat Call for sheriff by over 100 votes. Wood nominated for tax receiver Fluscoe for tax assessor Hug gins for county treasurer Kilby for county for vapor Heard for coroner. A large vote and strong interest in county offices.
Green B Adair a prominent Atlanta pioneer remains critically ill at his Highland Avenue home with little change reported this morning. In Los Angeles on March 24 Richard Walton Tully the playwright filed for divorce from Eleanor Gates Sully the author, initiating court action.
The Ziegfeld Follies are back with a lavish revue featuring extravagant costumes and musical numbers. Performers including leading artists deliver high energy entertainment across a variety of acts, bringing classic Broadway flair to the current season.
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