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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
14
In the heart of the Appalachian mountain country a boy may spend a delightful and profitable summer with special tutoring in any branches desired. An educational trip to Washington, Norfolk and New York is offered with very reasonable terms. Write for catalogue.
M G Buck of Buck's Bargain Store in LaGrange visited The Constitution in Atlanta to commend the paper for raising a relief fund for the widow and children of the late Aaron Morris. He noted LaGrange citizens contributed over 100 dollars and that the fund will be held in trust with a steady monthly income for the family.
Charles Hall, an American merchant, stands trial in U S court in Macon Georgia on charges of perjury for allegedly making false statements in his bankruptcy petition. The proceedings began May 17 as prosecutors seek conviction on the contested claims.
Mrs Rebecca Stein sues for total divorce alimony and injunction against Sam Stein a jeweler alleged to be violent and dangerous She says he refused to give money for necessaries and threatened to break her neck or provide a coffin He seeks custody of three children with attorney Samuel A Boorstein representing the plaintiff
Riverside Military Academy cadets in Gainesville Ga prepare for field day at Brenau park Monday May 20 with rival drills and prize contests. The school hosts a highs medal declamation and best drilled cadet competition as final exams and graduation exercises approach at Bre nou auditorium on Tuesday 1928 with twenty five cadets receiving diplomas.
Lumpkin Georgia May 17 Special Mr W L Mardre died at his Lumpkin home at 1 45 am after a illness of a few days His death was sudden unexpected by his family until shortly before He was a prominent secret order man serving four years as mayor He moved to Lumpkin from Americus twenty years ago He leaves a wife Miss Sallie Hiving three daughters Mary Louise Sarah and Elizabeth and a son Art Mardre The obituary notes his leadership in Knights Templars Masons Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World
Marietta paving plans stalled after street committee rejected Nichols Contracting bid of 2.00 per square yard for asphalt macadam and 2.75 for wood block on car tracks because the guarantee for five years could not be met. Committee to re-advertise and seek higher front-foot costs while pursuing other street bids. Other accepted bids include North avenue wood-block 1.98 and multiple bituminous macadam bids on Fourteenth Street and Moreland area.
J M Rowe a 62 year old ex Elberton resident was arrested on an Elberton warrant for misappropriating funds. He says he is innocent and claims to have issued duplicate leases for household articles sold for the firm of Prewitte. His son Rev Charles W Rowe who is currently preaching at Rome plans to join him in Elberton.
Witnesses from the east are to testify before a federal grand jury in Los Angeles as it investigates the Industrial Workers of the World. Dudley Robinson, U S assistant attorney, says several leaders have been guilty of sedition during the free speech crusade in San Diego. The probe aims to determine if the I W W as a national organization is liable under U S statutes.
Seaboard offers a low round trip rate to Washington priced at $19.35. Tickets sold June 5 through June 7 with a deadline of June 12 and a privilege extension option. Full information available at City Ticket Office, 88 Peach Street.
If you suffer from bleeding itching or protruding piles send your address and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment. Immediate relief and permanent care assured. Write today to Mrs M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind.
The Georgia Republican state convention named eight delegates at large to the national convention, four white and four black, instructed to vote for Theodore Roosevelt while his name remains in contention. Delegates include A J Hall, W J Tilson, B J Havens, G W Brown, H A Rucker, E H Brinnon, R S Wiam[e], and A Graves. J L Weaver served as temporary chair and Judson W Lyons as permanent chair.
The weather forecast predicts a rise in temperatures and the onset of pleasant May conditions. Forecasters say a brief cool spell may give way to warmer days with sunshine, signaling the return of summer moods for men and maids alike.
Montgomery May 17 Special Expenditures of the state highway department for the year ending March 1 totaled 25322.44 nearly two thirds of which funded counties from the state aid fund. The first annual report of the state highway commission issued by W J Keller shows 18000 was allotted to counties with 2000 given to nine counties. The remaining 7332.81 paid salaries travel expenses and printing. The commission notes cooperation from the United States Office of Public Roads. Members listed are Robert E Spragins chairman UG N Mitcham Eugene A Smith W W Atkins and John Craft.
San Francisco May 17 James McDonald arrived today on the steamer Harvard bound for Alberta to wed Harriet Woodside his fiancée of twenty two years ago who believed him dead since the Fannie Griffith wreck. He learned she had married after his earlier voyage and waited for news before returning to the sea.
Superior court met with Judge Frank Park presiding and adjourned to the first Monday in July due to late crops. Hon. C. B. Scott announces candidacy for Decatur’s legislative representative seat, described as a witty stump speaker likely to debate opponents.
The Wester Music Company plans to merge its two Peachtree street stores into a single enlarged complex occupying Nos. 64 and 86 with doors on Peachtree and Broad. The re model includes three storefronts, new decor, divided floor spaces for each instrument model, vestibuled entrances, and electric elevators. President J A Wester and General Manager Ernest B E Smith will have offices on the second floor. The expansion marks a key step in the southern growth of Avalta enterprises.
The blind candidate Powers is presented as the most qualified choice for the position of justice of the peace, based on merit and suitability for the duties.
Albany May 17 Special Lee Hill telegraph operator paralyzed from the shoulders down after a dive at Blue Spring last Sunday died this morning before 3. The other swimmer remained underwater. Hill regained consciousness briefly yesterday then lapsed. He sent farewell telegrams to friends before passing. He was unmarried. his parents and two brothers live in Albany.
Mrs Beulah J Hood, formerly Miss Venabice of Jackson County, was buried in Jefferson after a funeral in Athens. She was a granddaughter of the first patient operated on by Dr Crawford W Long using ether as an anesthetic, an event linked to the discovery of ether anesthesia.
Professor Arthur Herbert Merritt, head of the Greek department at Trinity College Durham N V, died at his Trinity campus home at 11 20 this morning from complications of diseases. the loss follows a long tenure as department head and scholar in classical studies.
The Jackson Hill Baptist church will observe the annual Cradle Roll Day exercises next Sunday at 10 a.m. A program will be rendered by the liturgical workers and all babies and their mothers in the Jackson Hill section are cordially invited to attend.
Elnabeth New Jersey May 17 A mechanic Michael Mihaliska returns home to a gas flooded house. His wife Anna 42 and children Amelia 4 Theodore 3 are found dead. A torn board from the kitchen and a broken gas pipe caused the leak. Mrs Mihal iscka had been despondent in health.
G Scott Candler has been secured by the Decatur board of trade as assistant secretary and publicity promoter in the publicity campaign now being waged successfully by that institution. Mr Candler is a resident of Decatur and is well known in Atlanta where he intends to enter legal practice shortly.
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