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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
10
Charities and churches in Atlanta mobilize to feed the needy for Thanksgiving. Baskets and donations are distributed through churches and homes, with volunteers packing and delivering meals including meats, beans, milk, and staples to numerous families and individuals. Public services and events mark the holiday as banks close and gatherings, sports, films, and church services continue.
Political note discusses a pending bill to create an additional Georgia Superior Court judgeship in the Southern Judicial District. Names mentioned include Sen. Smith and Sen. Hardwick. possible candidates Travis of Savannah and Wild Limbaim of Waycross. The measure could shift district balance and place an assistant judge after Judge Speer’s retirement.
A bound over hearing connected Cosby to a murder case as the judge ordered continued proceedings. The article notes earlier testimony, unidentified statements, and ongoing investigations surrounding the alleged crime.
Atlanta thieves stole at least five Thanksgiving gobblers from three residences Tuesday night. An 85 pound gobbler, the pheony pride, was reported missing from Dr M Martin. Other thefts included birds from 301 Westorth avenue and 165 North Jackson street.
C A Nix proprietor of the Peachtree Inn died Wednesday morning at a private hospital. A popular Georgia hotel man, he had run the Peachtree Inn about four years and earlier owned the Ovones Inn at Seneca for two years. He came to Atlanta from Madison, served in local hotels, and was known as a friend to traveling men. Body to Madison for funeral.
In Washington a request to Justice Lamar to modify his refusal and refer Leo M Frick’s murder conviction for the Phagan case to the full Supreme Court was made by Harry Alexander. No action yet. a decision is expected today or Monday. Franks attorneys plan further steps with the state prison board and Governor Slaton to delay the hanging date.
Reverend J S Embry of the North Georgia Methodist conference died Tuesday afternoon at his Kirkwood home. Born in 1845 in Wilkes County, he served the conference 35 years and was superintendent in 1908 at Milledgeville. Surviving are his wife four sons and one daughter. Funeral services are at 3 pm at the W G Poole chapel in Atlanta with ministers Henry Bace TJ Bringon and H M Hughiett officiating. Pallbearers to be selected from the Atlanta Methodist Ministers association. The body will be sent to Camak, Ga for interment.
Decatur Athletic club members and guests will enjoy a unique evening at the clubhouse with a old fashioned picnic in the rooms. Ample cider from Georgia apples will be served with supper. Mentors dance, play cards, and enjoy music while other entertainments are planned by the entertainment committee led by Robert C W Ramspeck.
Major G W Martin USA and Sami, who came back about a month ago from Europa, are stopping at the Winecoff hotel in Atlanta. Martin says he wishes to correct reports that he remained in Germany. The Martins went abroad in June. Martin was formerly stationed at Fort McPherson.
The public shows strong support for school bonds though space limits curb expansion. At Lorish Commercial High School demand is high with seniors offered jobs before graduation and classes overfilled as Mrs Wise notes facilities are not the sole driver of student achievement. City delays on buying the Joseph Brown property hinder a planned new building despite rental income and a push to fund improvements. Recorder’s Court canceled for turkey holiday as Atlanta’s George E Johnson declares a day off.
The Atlanta Ad Men club holds a luncheon where George Simms scolds lazy members and pushes selling carnival buttons to fund Hogans Hominy events. Committees for the December gala are named, plans set for a grand parade, royal pageant, and a 1500-attendee ball with prizes from the Ad Men club and city leaders.
Mayor Woodward says he is not worried by moves in council to strip him of appointing the police committee and to abolish the police board. Alderman Owens argues council could gain authority to appoint its own committee, potentially reshaping the 1915 police board lineup while awaiting the General Assembly deadline.
A reader cautions that a common cold could threaten kidneys and cause rheumatism gout or other illnesses. It explains congestion overworks kidneys and suggests breaking the cold first, then using Kidney Pills to avert kidney dangers, with emphasis on backache relief.
An Atlanta man states that dull aching and back pain troubled him for months. He reports that after taking kidney pills his back grew stronger and the aches diminished, restoring his ability to rest and move with less pain.
The Suzmal Phi Lpsilon optional conclave in Atlanta ended with a Capital City club dance after a Georgian Terrace run. Officers elected: C Griffin president, F J Knauss vice president, WL Phillips secretary, W Wingett treasurer, E D Ivey historian, Tred A Price guard. Next national conclave scheduled for Syracuse in December.
Deputy Insurance Commissioner Higgins spoke to Tech Night students about fundamental contract terms and premium escalation as core principles in forming an insurance policy.
Dr Rudolph Schufmann promises instant relief for asthma with his Asthmador cigarettes sold at Jacobs Pharmacy and other druggists. If relief fails, money is refunded under a strong guarantee valid nationwide through local druggists or direct by Dr R Schirtmann in St Paul Minnesota.
In Finia on the night of September, James Hill alias Dunk Hill, a Black man, struck a passerby Donald Foreh and a young farmer. Convicted of murder in Jane, the jury returned a verdict without recommendation. Judge W F George presides. date for execution not yet named.
In Thomasville on November 2, marshals Milton and Woodward raided the blind tigers, capturing twenty within hours. Seventeen were convicted, receiving sentences from 60 to 100 dollars or up to ninety days in jail.
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