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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
6
Police Chief James T Beavers moved J L Mc Williams J Askew and J P Born to the supernumerary list following a police board executive session Tuesday night. The action reflects a restrained response to internal disagreements as officials navigate procedural steps.
An old advertisement extols S. S. S. blood purifier for cleansing the body of impurities. It claims rapid blood distribution within three minutes, relief from rheumatism boils and catarrh, and formation of new tissue as skin regains health. Sold by druggists with a circular offering free office visits, prepared by The Swift Specific Day.
An old time remedy advertises Sage Tea and Sulphur to darken hair and cover gray. It touts easy application with a brush, promising natural color restoration by morning after a couple of uses, and notes a Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur product widely used in downtown stores.
The police board, citing its authority, named three supernumeraries without Chief Beavers or City Chief Sanford approval. Mayor Woodward defends the move as necessary to assert board control, while Beavers and Sanford declined comment. City Attorney Mayson warned of possible protocol violations.
Mrs. J. McDuffie of 519 East Fair Street was sentenced to five years in Milledgeville State Prison by Judge Ben Hj after initially denying, then admitting, a shoplifting confession made under alleged coercion by detective Hattie Barnett. Prosecution claimed loot valued at $1,600 was found in her home.
Atlanta musician guests of Mazes Badgett for a November 18 barbecue at the Central Dancing Academy on North Central Avenue. The event features a feast of barbecue bear meat, singing, dancing, and a musical program with the city’s best talent.
Miss Christabel Pankhurst, famed English suffragette, stirred large Chattanooga audiences at the Southern States Woman Suffrage conference closing session. She urged southern women to press for voting rights, warned of war hardships on women in Europe, and supported action by both state and federal routes to suffrage.
Special raly services will be held Sunday at the Presbyterian Mission on Waldo street to aid the Grant Park Methodist Episcopal church project. $10,000 has already been subscribed. A Methodist Sunday school organized in April at the mission has grown to twenty officers and teachers and 108 pupils. Services Sunday are at 11 and 7:40 in the evening.
In Lyerly Chattooga November 14 Dr James W Bryant 64 died yesterday morning at his home. Funeral arrangements pending with interment at old Wokeley cemetery Chattoogaville. Survived by widow and three children Joe Bryant Florida Louisa Bryant Ollo Bryant. brother Dr W J Bryant Summerville. two sisters Mrs P Henry and Miss Allie Bryant Summerville. At Artwell Hartwell Va November 4 Pelzer Rogers Webb 87 died early Sunday buried from residence. Webb leaves wife and four children. son of Dr Charles A Webb and Myra Benson. wife Mattta Satterfield.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Freeman of Columbus Georgia dies at brother M Berry's home after a lingering illness. She was widow of Wesley S Freeman and member of Trinity Episcopal church. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon. Clyde Landrum three year old son of Mr and Mrs Gandrum dies at home in Cornell. Body at Poole's chapel to Tyrens for funeral and interment. Mrs A L Hendrix 79 dies at private sanitarium. Body at Poole's chapel pending funeral arrangements. John W Simmons 70 dies at Old Melaiers home. Body at Poole's chapel pending funeral arrangements.
Mrs NW CG Manston faced forgery charges for using the name of society figure Mrs George Argard to pay for goods. Indicted and arraigned swiftly, she pled guilty before a grand jury and was fined 80 dollars, paying immediately and leaving the court.
Miss M Hall of Atlanta seeks donations of tobacco or money to supply British soldiers and sailors at the front. The London Times notes the appeal. Overseas Club parcels cost two shillings ninepence and include tobacco, Virginia cigarettes, and matches. Send any amount, with name attached to each packet as a thank you from the giver.
Mrs Hubert M Clayton wife of Captain Clayton chief of Atlanta city construction department died last night at 7 30 at home 244 Capitol avenue after a yearlong illness She 64 born in Noswell daughter of late General A N Hansell Roswell Ga Survived by husband one sister Mrs J H Kapner of Washington D C sister in law Mrs William A Hansell and numerous relatives Funeral services Friday at Central Presbyterian Church with Dr Dunbar L Ogden officiating Interment Oakland Cemetery
The funeral for R. A. Johnson, who died Tuesday night at the Georgian Terrace hotel, will be held Friday in Montgomery. The remains will rest at Patterson chapel and be buried in the Johnson family burying ground. Ligon Johnson arrives from New York and will join Bre Johnson and Captain Graham Johnson on the 6 45 am train to Montgomery to accompany the remains. He was described as a man of high ideals and conduct and a genuine scholar.
The piece portrays a Georgian Confederate veteran and scholar noted for courtly manners and kindness. It recalls his wartime service under Stonewall Jackson, his lineage from Palmetto, and mentions his wealth from Atlanta real estate and extensive railroad postings.
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