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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
11
An advertisement touts Q BAn Hair Color Restorer as a ready to use tonic that darkens gray hair and makes the head look full and youthful. It claims harmless application and also stops dandruff while promoting hair growth with a money back guarantee. Sold at Jacobs' Drug Stores Atlanta Ga and by mail for out of town customers.
Miss Cecil McKenzie of Byronville visits East Point guests of Mr and Mrs J G Melzensie Mrs Hen Hartsfield of Gainesville is ill at Davis Fischer sanitarium Mr Hartsfield at Aragon hotel during wife illness Mr and Mrs A H Wilson host informal dancing party Saturday evening Mrs Gus Goodman of Baltimore visiting sister Mrs Gus Hoffman 229 Washington Street Charles Currier at French Lick Springs Miss Alice Lawrence at home for winter with Mr and Mrs George Dowman 4 Hammond Street West End Mr and Mrs Baker announce birth of a son October 10 1918 at No 514 Ponce de Leon Mrs Fields of Cartersville and Miss Louise Walker of Monroe guests of Mrs J B McCrary Dr Craig Arnold of Dahilonesa spent weekend in city with friends J S Daniel slowly improving at home on Myrtle Street Mr and Mrs Ewell Gay announce birth of a son October 12 at their Seventeenth Street home named Ewell Gay Jr Miss Elizabeth Atler leaves for Chattanooga to visit aunt Miles Sarah Atler Miss Harriett Broyles entertain at bridge for Susie Blackmar Columbus guest of Miss Louise Broyles Mr and Mrs Ewell Gay announce birth of a son Tuesday morning Miss Ellora Chapin of Richmond guest of her brother W E Chapin at the Georgian Terrace
A series of meetings across Atlanta include the Atlanta Anti Tuberculosis and Visiting Nurse Association at 23 East Cain on Thursday October 14 at 3 30. The Atlanta Woman's Missionary Society at Central Congregational on Ellis and Carnegie on Wednesday October 13 at 10. Reports from railroad arena stations will be read. The semiannual open meeting Friday at 3 30 at Druid Hills Methodist with Judge Tindall. Georgia Young People's Suffrage Association speeches and music at Ansley Hotel Tuesday at 8. West End Study class at 115 Lucile Avenue today October 13 at 10.
Flowery Branch, Ga on October 12 reports a deepening school chief dispute that sparked courtroom battles, indictments, and a fistfight. Professor J D Self backed by supporters and Professor J W Barnhill faced competing votes, injunctions, and a county board ruling amid a wider battle over who leads Flowery Branch schools. The case moved from judge Jones to the county board with a state board decision pending, while accusations and sensational claims fly between factions.
Leonard J. Grossman of the Georgia Woman Suffrage Association addressed Young People’s Suffrage Association members at the Hotel Ansley. He outlined how Wilson administration views, plus Bryan and Clark support, could influence southern legislatures toward approving woman suffrage, with remarks by Miss Amelia May Hilley and Miss Verna Ruth Harris.
Thomasville Georgia October 12 special Perr the 8 year old son of Mr and Mrs R H Heath of this city is dangerously ill from injuries in an automobile accident Saturday afternoon The boy was downtown with his mother and ran ahead to cross the street when struck by a passing car before the driver could stop His injuries include concussion near the base of the brain and a ruptured ear vessel No blame to the driver as he did not see the child in time to stop
William Clein a Columbus merchant faced a Fifth Circuit appeal after a federal trial sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary for allegedly concealing about 35000 from trustees in bankruptcy. The appeal centered on largely circumstantial evidence.
Laura L Turner wife of the late Bishop H M Turner senior bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church died at her home 3 Young Street Tuesday morning. Funeral services set for 10 o clock Thursday at Biz Bethel church with Bishop J B Flipper delivering the sermon. She was regarded as a leading figure in church work and her efforts in literature and the Africa missionary movement earned her high regard in America and Africa.
Tifton Georgia project to begin soon on a handsome two story motion picture house. The building will be modern and up to date and will house the Star cinema. A one story store building will adjoin the theater fronting a brick street. Construction costs around 43 000. The builder is Whlinghsim Titt and the brick used is Firt Siliga from Albany.
Georgia municipal bonds attract Georgian investors due to non taxation. J H Hilaman & Co. reports strong demand for issues from Augusta Rome Cedartown East Point Dade county Decatur and others with cotton market gains fueling interest in these town and city securities.
Weather forecast for Atlanta predicts showers with a warming trend today. Forecaster warns rain could be followed by a stretch of chilly, unsettled conditions despite short-lived warmth.
Annapolis October 12 Hazing has been abolished at the naval academy by voluntary action of the three upper classes with virtual unanimity to stop. The move comes on the eve of the academy’s seventy year anniversary and was not formally resolved but confirmed as a shared feeling among midshipmen.
Americus Georgia October 12 a convention of farmers merchants bankers and business people gathered to hear Georgia agricultural department and entomology representatives discuss the boll weevil plague. Farmers were assured of hearty cooperation from local business leaders in the effort to eradicate the cotton destroyers.
The Federal Reserve Board announced that for now it will not back joint agencies with Latin American reserve banks due to risks of long term loans and foreign exchange swings. It says pioneer work should be done by member banks and supports an amendment to allow banks to cooperate in owning foreign banks. Secretary McAdoo had proposed joint agencies, a plan President Wilson approved, but today joined the board in approving an unfavorable committee report.
A public health notice warns Americans to avoid rich foods to prevent kidney and bladder problems. It touts Jad Salts as a remedy, claiming four ounces in water each morning can flush and normalize kidney function, urging readers to consult a pharmacist.
Dialogue shows MR and MRS NEWLYWED planning purchases with locally made products. They discuss MISS DIXIE SELF-RISING FLOUR from Atlanta Milling Co, CORNFIELD BRAND meats from White Provision Co, ARAGON SHIRTS from A. M. Robinson Co, and ORR'S RED SEAL SHOES, all emphasizing goods made at home.
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