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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1915

Page

8

Tyrone Man Praises Sylax In Atlanta Testimonies

Tyrone resident Pryon Gassid reports relief from years of stomach trouble after using Sylax. He says digestion improved, appetite returned, and energy increased. Coursey & Munn Drug in Atlanta hosts Payne to explain the remedy to shoppers as orders flow, with pricing listed.

Atlanta FO Pryon Tyrone A. G Payne Coursey & Munn Drug Marietta Broad Strand Payne Coursey & Munn

Atlanta to greet tourists at Rome on Dixie highway

Atlanta plans a welcome for Dixie Highway tourists from Chicago arriving October 16. About 500 cars will depart Chicago October 9, with 100 reaching Atlanta. Atlanta groups will escort visitors from Rome to the Ansley hotel. A large oyster supper at the Auditorium will cap the day with official observers including Governor Harris and Mayor Wood.

Atlante Chattanooga Tenn Ansley Hotel Wednnesday R N Reed Atlanta Automobile and Accessories Association Aulanta Fulton Atlanta Chicago Macon Miami Fin Rome Buckhead Roswell Bridge Auditorium Fred Houser Atlanta Convention Bureau Atlanta Convention Bureaus Automobile Reed National Highway Commissioners Harris Wood Clark Howell

Vitalitas 18 Health Tonic Promises Cure Sermons

Questioning readers ask if Vitalitas 18 lives up to claims. The ad touts Vitalitas as Nature’s greatest tonic, a blend of mineral forces from the earth, free of harmful ingredients, said to aid indigestion debility and digestive disorders. Free samples are offered at Jacobs’ Pharmacy Whitehall Street.

America Texas Lousiana Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee Georgia Alabama Jacobs’ Pharmacy Whitehall Street

Commissioners Outline Plans For Georgia Visitor Greeting

Georgia officials Tom Winn Fulton County and Ivan Alien Atlanta Convention Bureau head a plan to meet national tourists en route to Rome or Roswell Bridge. At Wednesday luncheon President Reed announced committees including Refreshment led by Reed and Reed Oil Company crew, Get-Em-Gut led by Hous ex Gentry Kalihhurst Webb McCutcheon Belleisle Banks.

Georgia Tom Winn Fulton Ivan Alien Atlanta Convention Bureau Rome Roswell Bridge Reed R. N Reed Reed Ol Company George Hanson J. T. Rose Fred Housex T R Gentry H A. Kalihhurst A.C Webb George D. McCutcheon A. L. Belleisle G I. Banks

Red Cross Train Fired Upon by Carranza Troops

San Antonio report by J G Welled describes Carranza soldiers firing on a Red Cross relief train near the Mexican border. The train endured an 800 infantry volley with machine gun firing, Red Cross flag torn, crew forced off engine, and threats directed at American aid workers. Carranza authorities ordered relief work halted and agents sent home as food transport needs appeared met.

San Antonio Texas J G Welled American Red Cross Eagle Pass Mexico Carranza Solders A Detol Red Cross Weller Carranza Solfers Carranza Pariey Waller Jana San Diego Montelova Sabanis Villa Washington Mexico City Charles F O Connor

President Wilson to wed Mrs Galt in coming social round

President Wilson plans marriage to Mrs Galt following a sequence of state receptions. Mrs Galt attended the first social event with Miss Margaret Wilson in over a year, a Cornish tea. The president, buoyed by the Arabic settlement and engagement news, will travel to Philadelphia for the world series, likely accompanied by Mrs Galt and family.

Mrs Galt Margaret Wilson Miss Wilson Cornish Washington Mra Galt White House Shew Philadelphia Mia Galt Miss Bones

Milton Ave School Opens After Delays

Milton Ave school opened Wednesday after delays over sewer construction. Superintendent L M Landrum reports about 150 children expected to start classes by week’s end, with registrations ongoing. The Yonge Street night school also began last week at the same site, drawing near 150 students and continued demand.

Milton Avenue L. M Landrum Yonge Street

Frashlight Prizes Awarded Wednesday in Youth Contest

Winners in a Carter Electric company youth contest were announced Wednesday. Boys and girls were asked to write why a vacuum cleaner would help mothers, with a flashlight prize for the best contribution. Judges selected Master Judga Bowen of 96 North Howard Street Kirkwood and Miss Christing Gore of 163 Marietta Street as recipients.

Carter Electric Company Judga ‘Bowen North Howard Street Kirkwood Little Mass Christing Gore Marietta Street

Americus Man Killed in Ardmore Explosion

Relatives in Americus learn of Henry A. Sims death in a gasoline explosion at Ardmore. Sims, once a prosperous hunter in Americus, had recently moved away amid family reports of illness. Funeral and memorial details unavailable.

Americus Ardmore Henry A. Sims Oklahoma Spestle Ak ‘Amerigus

Cotton at 13 1 4 Cents Sold in Cartersville

Cotton brought 13 3 4 cents today in Cartersville Georgia paid by dealers in an active market. The excerpt notes a 13 1 4 cent price received for a need and indicates ongoing trading in the area.

Cartersville Ieee

Murry County courthouse case leads to multiple injunctions

In Chatsworth Murray county commissioners and the county attorney face jail in a courthouse dispute. Judge A White issued three temporary injunctions halting courthouse construction and restraining the tax collector from funding the project. One injunction lets half of the special levy be collected, while others bar payments to County Attorney Jesse Sellers and halt further building. The complex rulings leave taxpayers to bear half the levy while the case looms to the state supreme court.

Cartersville Murray County Commissioners Chatsworth A. White Jesse Sellers Welther Jesse M Sellers D W Bilsir Marietta Supreme Court

Barrow to Have Float in Festival Parade

Winder Georgia officials and local business leaders meet to back Barrow county in the Georgia Harvest Festival parade. A $1,000 cash prize is planned for Barrow’s float, with Judge Hill to name an executive committee and oversee preparations. Local figures including Winder Bank President W H Toole and Mayor W O Perry express strong support for showcasing Barrow’s agricultural resources to Georgia and the South.

Winder Barrow Georgia W H Toole Winder National Bank RL Camthers H N Rainey WO Perry C M Ferguson Woodruff H G Hill Horton North Georgia Trust Company P A Flanigan Studebaker Company George Bagwell Superior Court W’ M Holsenbeck Harrow Judge Hill Barrow County

FORCE PRESENTS CHIEF MAYO WITH HANDSOME BADGE

The Atlanta police force holds a grand review as Chief Mayo is to receive a solid gold diamond studded badge of office Sunday at 3 p.m. The badge, a gift from the department, honors the chief with the finest token of appreciation. Police Commissioner chairman Will present the badge with addresses from board members and senior officers. The work is by hand with a large center diamond. Fain Payne Anderson Davin led the badge committee and will take part in the ceremony.

Atlanta W Om Mayo Police Commission Semjoners Force FC Fain WL. Payne W of Anderson Gob Davin

Joy Riders Arrested for Cotton Swindle

Augusta on October 6 special report describes L W Burkhalter of Aiken and James McKay of the Southern Railway trio plotting a cotton swindle. Burkhalter claimed forged bill of lading, secured $1900 via advance and check, but no cotton was found. They were arrested and held for further examination after a saloon stop where a hidden $901 was recovered from a woman.

Augusta L W Burkhalter Aiken James McKay Southern Railways Clearwater Burkhalter Southern Railway McKay Macon

Postoffice to Place Mail Boxes in Decatur

Decatur authorities announce collection mail boxes will be installed in the city within the next few days. An inspector from the Atlanta office recently visited Decatur and selected locations for the boxes, which will be of the latest make.

Decatur Postoffice Atlanta

Clem votes for local school tax in October referendum

In Clem Georgia the town approved a local school tax by a 30 to 1 vote after a lively campaign. Residents celebrate the victory, predicting funds will improve county facilities and educational services locally.

Clem Clem Todby

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