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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
3
A fragment mentions Capitol Avenue revenue topics and a Georgia student in connection with the revenue cutter, noting city and state scale and a large but unclear figure.
In Georgia on May 1 a special grand jury returned a verdict regarding J. G. Buck. The record states Buck was a suspect in the killing of Martin and had threatened Mrs. Martin prior to the incident.
Local Knights Templar left at 10 o clock over Central Georgia for the fifty first annual lave of the Grand Commandery of Georgia convening at Macon. They travel by a special train returning tomorrow with a parade of the Macon Knights and a march to the Masonic temple for opening sessions. The social side includes automobile rides and club courtesies. Coeur de Lion committee members are C P B Taylor G W Murrell and W A Haygood. Atlanta members are W A Bima D L Griffin and L St Zarline. Crude oil will soon be refined at Longue Point Montreal.
George P. Wren of 34 Garnett Street Atlanta was demanded on bond of 68000 on a charge of complicity in the theft of two trunks valued at 25000 belonging to S. H. Gilsey of Cincinnati. Wren was arrested in Birmingham by Chief Sanford and brought to Atlanta after waiving preliminary trial in Justice Ridley’s court. He claims innocence and says Judge George Gober will defend him. Kaul, a former Piedmont hotel steward, is suspected as the third man. Detective efforts continue as Wren is remanded for further proceedings.
Cartersville mourns James W Brown vice president and superintendent of American Textile Co after sudden death at a banquet. Funeral held at his home then burial in West Point. Survived by wife four sons two daughters. A respected leader in church, social circles and business. Brown led large cotton mill plans for eight years.
Bainbridge Ga May 1 Special The body of Carlton Bruton who was drowned Friday night in the Flint River in this city was recovered this afternoon The body was found wedged under a wharf platform about fifty yards from where he drowned The river has fallen considerably in the last few days The funeral will take place at 10 oclock tomorrow morning.
A fragment advises that rest aids recovery when unwell and promotes using a strengthening invigorating tonic as a remedy. It frames rest as essential, with a suggestion to employ a tonic to support nature in rebuilding strength and vitality.
An advertisement touts a tonic promising vigor and systemwide benefits, with a druggist refund guarantee. The text then presents two Fulton County Georgia Superior Court notices: Pearl ine Adams Smith vs John Smith for divorce, and Rose Hawking vs William Hawkins for divorce, both returnable to May or July terms of 1912 with dates and official signatures.
Sealed proposals to the Mayor and Council will be received at the City Clerk's office until 3 p.m. Monday May 6 1912 for paving North Avenue Moreland Avenue Fourteenth Street and other streets in Atlanta. Specifications furnished on request. Each street considered separately with brick asphalt macadam options and track restrictions. Right to reject any or all bids.
Shunter Parker of 195 Pulliam Avenue hired elevator man’s blow caused fatal accident at the Southern Photo Company plant. Miss Betty Parker, a young woman from Williamson, Ga., died at Grady Hospital after being struck on the head by a descending elevator on the fourth floor. Inquest held by Coroner Paul Donehoo. She lived with her mother on Pulliam Street and had worked in the engraving department since moving to the city several years ago.
The George W. Adair School cornerstone ceremony is set for Monday afternoon May 6 at 3 30 o clock at the Katharine and Mayland avenues corner. Grand Master George M Napier will lay the cornerstone and address the gathering with Col W R Daley, Shepard Bryan, and Superintendent William M Slaton among speakers.
Public notice from Fulton County Georgia reporting numerous probate actions and guardianship matters. It lists administrators, executors, and heirs, with orders to file objections by the first Monday in May. Includes guardianship applications for minors and estates, and instructions for interested parties to appear at the Ordinary’s Office.
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