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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
2
Nature s Big Repair Shop urges overworked readers to take a month in Colorado for rest and mountain air. It promises renewed vigor after a mountain retreat, claiming a man who can work like two saves time and money on a single month away. The ad touts low punch-trip fares and quick recovery.
Sacred Heart pupils on the Marist campus host an open air show Friday night at 8:15 with a Maypole dance wand and harp drills. Boys perform a skit in pyramid formations while a Chinese song charms the audience. Dorothy Haverty Marianne Gillespie sing vocal duets. Dances Spanish gypsy by Mise Sarah Caver ty. Marist orchestra plus young female musicians provide music. Sodality ladies serve cigars candy punch ice cream and cake in color themed booths. Over 1 500 tickets sold admission ten cents.
The second exhibition of French artists opens this afternoon at the Montgomery Theater with four performances at 3 4 5 and 6 o'clock. Rev W W Memminger will sketch the principal qualities of French art and offer brief critical insights. The Art Association reports strong turnout at the English exhibition and anticipates similar success today.
Dr Robert Stuart MacArthur head of the World Baptist Alliance and Tabernacle pastor will deliver the address to Agnes Scott Academy graduates this afternoon at 4 30 oclock. Atlanta and Decatur friends were invited to attend. Street cars serve the college area and a convenient automobile road runs through Inman Park along Moreland Avenue to Decatur.
Dr Robert MacArthur will discuss relations with Tabernacle members next Sunday morning. He has led the pulpit for five months since Dr Broughton left for London. MacArthur plans to outline future work, his heavy duties with the institute, and the college project in St Petersburg under czar permission.
Waycross Ga May 23 special The commencement exercises of Bunn Bell institute begin tomorrow night with a student play Sunday the commencement sermon will be preached by Reverend W T Grenade of Savannah Monday there will be the annual art exhibit and concert that night the champion debate between Mu Delta Phi and the Hend Perian societies on the fifteenth amendment repeal Kentz Bennett and George O Quinn for Mu Delta Phi Wiliam Francis West and Ernest L Courson for the negative Tuesday May 28 the graduating exercises will be held The literary address by Colonel Dave M Parker of Jesup and diplomas by Professor H L Ray
An all in one travel offer lists a Washington and return fare for 19 dollars 35 cents via Seaboard. Tickets available June 5 6 and 7. For full details visit the City Ticket Office at 88 Peach Tree with phones 100.
Captain G. S. Donnell secretary to the civil service commission announces eight examinations to fill vacancies in several federal departments. Dates include June 5 for a map colonist in Washington, June 10 for an organic chemist in Pittsburgh and other posts in Washington New York and Philadelphia with salaries from 800 to 4000 dollars yearly.
Brunswick Ga May 2 Special Capturing first prize at Guineaville at the grain lodge meeting the Brunswick Canton made a record of returning with first honors in every prize drill entered since the company was organized. Including Gainesville the Canton captured three state contests and competed in Indianapolis last year at the international convention of the sovereign lodge, where they won fourth prize. Commanded by Captain N Newman the unit is one of the best drilled in the country and may compete again for national honors at Winnipeg Manitoba where the sovereign lodge meets in the coming fall.
A six year old child once in misery is rescued by devoted parents. Once worried, the boy now smiles with rosy cheeks and lively spirits. His happiness is shared by his loving family as he enjoys a bright outlook.
Macon Georgia mid May reports show no major sickness after a Confederate reunion with health officials asking for two more sanitary inspectors and an assistant food inspector. The state veterinarian will be informed of pink eye in horses and mules, while quarantine enforcement is noted as lacking. Also noted are grand jury inquiries into a cattle quarantine violation tied to the Southern Railway and J W Sikes of Hawkinsville. Spark’s Institute seeks aid to rebuild a fire-destroyed dormitory, with $1,000 already raised by Methodists and more expected. Two Macon men plan a five day motorcycle trip to New York, seeking companions.
An auction is set for Saturday at 3 p m for two lots on North Boulevard and Highth Street along with several bungalows. The sale aims to liquidate real estate holdings with potential bids from local buyers.
Judge Newman confirmed the report of Special Master Edgar Watkins in the equity case Empire Trust Company v Etna Steel and Iron Works. The sale of the north Georgia company property to Charles N Welch Edward N Welsh and Maria executors of J Lober Welsh for 135 583 35 was approved and a 20000 excess from the sale was ordered to be distributed per the court decree.
The annual reunion of the old employees of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway, who served before the war, will be held tomorrow morning in Nashville. Attendees include several people from Atlanta. The veteran meeting begins at 12 o'clock in the office of H W Forman, superintendent of train rules, at the library building, followed by dinner in the Union Station dining room. Committee: J. H. Latimer, W. L. Danley, John T. C. Davis.
In Fulton superior court, two divorced women contend for property valued at $6 000 near Agnes Scott College Decatur. Marion T McClellan claims a sister in law squatters on land she says is hers Ida B McClellan alleges the McClellan brothers moved the land between them and only Walter McClellan’s deed is properly recorded. The cases hinge on alimony claims and title.
The Hobson Hanly debate at the Au Astorium on Thursday night May 30 draws wide city attention. The event follows the state democratic convention and is expected to draw many out of town delegates to witness this foren sic clash between two leading national figures from the north and south.
Atlanta Chapter No 159 United Confederate Veterans will honor Jefferson Davis with services on June 8 1912 at the state capitol. Hon Charles Murphy Candler will deliver the oration with music and song. confederate groups and Daughters of the Confederacy invited to participate.
Dr Glenn president of North Georgia Agricultural College spoke at the Sixth District Agricultural and Mechanical school's commencement in Barnesville on rural education for farmers. He predicted Georgia’s growing population and the need for higher agricultural output, praising agricultural schools and foreseeing widespread county programs. The ceremony awarded diplomas to C. W. Mobley, C. V. Smith, Lola Leavell, Mabel Smith, Leona Welch, and Orlena Welch, with diplomas conferred by Judge J. J. Flynt.
John L Moore and Sona offer the Kadak at 42 North Broad. The playful card presents Kodak as a friend and invites readers to let them show you.
Folkston May 23. Three announced candidates for the Fourth District Senate race are A. G. Gowen a former representative and senator candidate, C. L Cowart an ex-representative, and W. M. Olliff attorney mayor and former county court solicitor of Charlton County.
A group of youths who serenaded a girl in Decatur were brought before a court after town marshals interrupted the performance. The trial drew a crowded hall with mayor, marshals, faculty and lawyers present. Fines were imposed on Ed Roberts James Pittman Pittman Sutton Curtis Thompson Peele Anderson Cereton Scofield Joe W Elder George Ansley Warren Hardeman Tyre Jennings, with appeal anticipated.
A large crowd gathered as the bronze monument to A. S. Clay was erected in Marietta square beside the courthouse. The pedestal is marble and the unveiling awaits Miss Evelyn Clay’s return from Washington. Also noted, delegates met in Philadelphia for the twelfth International Congress of Navigation with President Taft welcoming them.
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