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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
26
An early 20th century advertisement touts Tona Vita as a European invented tonic that rapidly revitalizes run-down city dwellers suffering nervous debility and fatigue. It recommends Rhubarb Laxative as a trusted bowel remedy, claiming safety for families and promising refunds at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta.
Moultrie Ga March 28 Special The second district club women meet as guests of Worth While Club. Welcome remarks by Mayor Vereen and Dr Arch C Cree lead a full program including H H Merry Lyman Asosden Brittain and H C Waite. Luncheon hosted by Mrs Arch Cree precedes afternoon sessions with health and civic topics.
A Can-Baptist congregation welcomes Dr. Ed A. Ridley arriving from Beaumont at 1 o'clock. A new church organ recital by Charles A. Sheldon Jr. of the Atlanta Conservatory will open the event. Tickets are sold at the church for a nominal fee. Dr Ridley preaches Sunday morning inaugurating a revival through the week.
C B Van Dusen Atlanta agent tests a Kelly Springfield pure gum inner tube by looping it as a link in a hemp tow line. The tube stretched from its 34x4 inch length to pull a heavy five passenger car up a steep Alabama Street grade, then regained shape with brakes released, no flaw found upon inspection.
Mrs. Mra. 3S. D. Astin of 210 Murphy avenue reports her daughter Eva A. Astin and Aaron B. Valentine, a longtime friend and city fire department member, ran away in rain and married after visiting Rev. A.C. Ward at 124 street. The young couple, both 21, returned home to a welcoming reception as the storm raged outside.
Press Huddleston, former Atlanta city clerk and secretary to the mayor, announces candidacy for Fulton County tax receiver opposing incumbent T. M. Armistead. He supports a salary system and vows a clean campaign, highlighting municipal political experience.
Typewriters rented for three months at five dollars by the American Writing Machine Co. In Savannah on March 28 special report notes George PF Wilkins a prominent businessman and Grace Methodist church steward was arrested on a lunacy warrant. Also Wiggin s charged with passing seven worthless checks and later more.
At the University of Pennsylvania a medallion will be unveiled in the medical building honoring Dr Craw ford W Long discoverer of anaesthesia. Daughters of the Georgia physician travel from Philadelphia for the ceremony and Dr I J Goss recalls the late doctor while Dr Kelley of Johns Hopkins is to attend on behalf of Philadelphia.
About 15 000 Fulton voters will be registered by April 2 as primary lists close. Tax collector Andy Stewart says over 14 000 names are already on the rolls with 1 006 more expected before deadline. Voting begins May 1 for Georgia presidential nominating contests. Registrations are at the tax collector’s office and Govan’s cigar store on Peachtree Street.
Columbus Ga March 28 Special Deputies from Feuseel and Lee counties moved to arrest Policeman Otis Perry charged with the Saturday night murder of James Floyd near the Russell Lee line. Perry was taken to Sealy for detention as Russell County’s grand jury returns next week to consider the case.
In Macon Georgia on March 28 Special Judge Emory Speer of the United States district court denied involuntary bankruptcy petitions filed by the Standard Oil Company against Beach Manufacturing Company of Appling County. A receiver petition was also denied. Beach Manufacturing, a naval stores firm capitalized at several hundred thousand dollars, was spared bankruptcy to allow the company a chance to work out its indebtedness.
In Macon Georgia Mary Moore, dying from a gunshot wound, accuses Leo Meyer of shooting her after she refused to name a man. She says Meyer fired into the ceiling then shot her when she reached for a pistol. She lies dying with a fractured spine. Meanwhile Well Bell, a negro, faces execution for murdering his wife, after chasing her into a field and fatally stabbing her. The governor’s stay or clemency actions are noted along with other local death penalties pending in early April.
Two remaining days to secure season tickets for the 1912 rand operas at the Auditorium. Sales have run three weeks at Cable Piano Co. on Broad street and Phillips & Crew on Fryer street, pleasing the Atlante Music Festival Association. With Friday and Saturday limited, good seats remain but will sell fast once single ticket sales begin next Thursday.
A federal jury found a railway mail service clerk not guilty amid a harsh critique of Hitchcock Wickersham era tactics and a driven dismissal. The piece questions accountability, seeks apologies, and asks who compensates the harmed employe and covers costs of the misdirected pursuit.
C W Weeden a wealthy Frederickaburg merchant killed himself today by cutting his throat. He left a daughter and a brother as survivors and ill health was given as the cause. The tragedy occurred March 28 in Wisconsin.
Brooks County commissioners allocate 150 to aid state board of health in eradicating hookworm. Funds support advertising disinfectants and medicines for patients. State board often refunds substantial portions to counties. work active in several counties with Brooks slated to begin next week.
The board of education rejected bids for heating and ventilation at George W. Adair school as too high. A special meeting will consider lower bids and possible alternative funding. They discussed upgrading older schools including Tenth Street and commissioning estimates to equip Boys' High with tins. Misg L W Clark requested leave with pay through June 7.
Readable fragments reference a July state event and an abetting action, with unclear names and details. The text mentions a person and possible legal context but lacks concrete dates, places, or outcomes to form a full item.
The notice urges enrollment at the Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta Ga praising its graduates like Dorothy Smith who, after a fourteen week course, became a stenographer for Warren Manufacturing Co. and commends the school as a reliable source of practical business training. It invites inquiries by mail or phone to A C Briscoe or L W Arnold with contact at 10% W Mitchell.
The interstate commerce commission rules that a terminal or railroad can grant exclusive transfer rights to a baggage firm on trains and property, while cannot regulate baggage transfer charges. Atlanta baggage and cab company retains exclusive privilege at Terminal plaza. Immigrant traffic remains heavy, with many heading to the northwest and Canadian farms. Southern travel agents report a strong season, especially to Florida. Freight movement slows as many Michigan division engines are condemned, with $1 million planned for New Orleans joint terminals and about $2.5 million previously spent. An estimated $700,000 more is expected to be spent.
The Frisco will invest 209 000 dollars in Chalmette slip completion along the Mississippi river and 209 000 dollars more in improvements to Frisco warehouses above Chalmette. The effort ranks among the most extensive road projects in the south this year.
James H. Spullock, about 90, died this morning at his Third Avenue office near Broad Street in Rome. Notary public and justice of the peace for the Rome district, he had been ill for about a month and leaves two children, several sisters, and many relatives. Funeral set for tomorrow in Rome.
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