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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
8
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for children to relieve distress from digestive issues. It claims the remedy is free from opiates and narcotics, and offers a free trial bottle by mail from Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello, Iowa.
Secretary of State Phil Cook rejected the Carter line as incorrect and declared the old Jackson line the true boundary between DeKalb and Rockdale counties after a hearing on the disputed division survey. DeKalb protested the new line while Rockdale coordinated not to oppose DeKalb’s claim. The historically recognized Jackson line was confirmed as the border.
An old home remedy, an external application called Mother's Friend, used during pregnancy to soothe abdominal nerves and lessen morning sickness. Widely praised by experienced mothers for reducing strain and other distresses. sold at drug stores. Prepared by Bradfield Exulator Co. Atlanta Georgia. Avoid substitutes.
The sewer committee opened bids Tuesday for materials to build three trunk sewers Highland avenue White Provision company and the Frederica Benjamin and Spring streets sewer. Bids were sent to Chief Brittain to tabulate with a special meeting planned Monday to canvass bids and draft a report for council. Attorney BR Blackburn urged stopping Ormond street assessments claiming no connections. the committee rejected the petition and will recommend against it to council. Councilman Sam Freeman proposed a 60 percent reduction in the assessment which was not adopted.
Macon Ga March 30 Special Though Judge Emory Speer held W Grove could not be sent to Mississippi for trial on a federal indict ment he will now face state charges and then federal trial. Grove was seized on a state warrant charging pointing a pistol to bring him within Mississippi federal jurisdiction for the railway mail car robbery and clerk assault case. He had previously been tried in New Orleans and acquitted.
Judge D Thomas paused ruling in the Hendy Crowley Blotter Co vs Dr Alex Smellie suit for $82.86 as he limited witnesses to 50 of 3600 to avoid six months of testimony. The case hinged on circulation of about 3000 blotters and receipt by Dr Smellie.
Arrangements for events honoring Dr Anna Howard Shaw the suffrage advocate include a luncheon by Mrs J J Goodrum Jr and Miss Eleanor Raoul on her arrival and a reception by three suffrage groups at the Winecoff hotel. Shaw will lecture in the tabernacle used by the Chapman Alexander revival. Eight hundred seats priced at 25 cents hold with rest free. tickets available at suffrage headquarters 217 Peach Tree Street.
Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank members meet at Castle hall Kiser building to form drill teams for the Savannah assembly in May. Captain A Cruickshank Colonial company No. 18 expects to enter for the $300 first prize. All Knights urged to attend this general meeting. Refreshments will be served.
The Byrd Printing Co issues an Exposition of Efficiency highlighting southern manufacturing, employment created by Frank E. Block Co. Biscuit plants, and the Southern Engraving Co. engravings. The piece endorses Kennesaw biscuits and urges local patronage and home-grown industry.
Cordele Ga March 30 Washerwomen in Cordele will be required to register with the city clerk and secure a permit to carry on their occupation. An ordinance passed by the city council enforces this measure to allow the sanitary inspector to verify that they are not affected by any contagious or infectious disease.
United States Senator Nathan P. Bryan of Florida, an 1893 Emory graduate, will deliver the commencement address at Oxford in June. An alumni banquet will be held there in honor of his visit, to entertain Emory alumni at the new Haywood dormitory, following a directors meeting.
The longtime servant of E. T. Brown, living at 968 Peachtree Street, died Sunday night in her room at the rear of the residence after twenty six years in service. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Brown home with interment at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Aunt Mary, a well known antebellum figure, aided in nursing the Brown children and was widely known among their friends.
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