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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1915
Page
4
An advertisement touts a patent preparation claiming to cleanse the body and renew health by purifying the blood and strengthening vitality. It asserts long-standing cases improve with use and urges readers to try the product for renewed well being.
Miss Leroy Erwin Pope of Macon wed Dr. Joseph Robson Brammell Branch in Hast Orange New Jersey on September 4. The bride’s sister Mrs Frank Mitchell hosted, with Mrs Mitchell as matron of honor, and Rev. Branch officiating. The couple left for Baltimore then San Francisco en route to China where Branch will serve as surgeon with the Rockefeller Foundation for two years.
Gainesville Ga September 6 Special Commissioner of Agriculture James D Price led the scouting automobiles of the proposed second aging Georgia tour into Gainesville tonight at 10 oclock The party left Carnelia Monday morning with an enthusiastic sendoff and encountered ovations on each stop through Tallulah Falls Lakemont Clarkesville Cleveland and Dabionega Movie cameras will record Tuesday morning in Gainesville
James L Mayson plans to run for the Fulton Superior Court judgeship and could succeed as the second city official elevated to the bench. He previously served as general counsel alderman and mayor pro tem, and once ran for Congress in the Fifth District but lost to Livingston. Some council members favor W D Ellis Jr as his potential successor. Ellis is the son of Judge W D Ellis Sr and already on the Fulton bench. Charles W Smith, ex representative from the eighth ward, was recently appointed to the Stone Mountain circuit judgeship by the former Governor Slaton following Judge Reta’s death.
Officials praised progress at Lakewood as buildings rise at the Southeastern Fair. Inspectors labeled the erection highly satisfactory after a council and fair committee luncheon. Supervising Architect Walker outlined a daily work schedule and noted adherence to it.
Frank Banet a 45 year old salesman, angry at family opposition to a job move, attempted death by gas at his Piedmont avenue home last night. Discovered unconscious, he was rushed to Grady hospital and later recovered. he had been out of work and blamed the family for objecting to relocating to another city.
Evangelical Ministers' association urges Governor Harris to include prohibition measures in a special session call. Dr. Jacob L. White cites Rev. Sam Small on Atlanta’s drunken image while Dr. A M Hughiett questions statistics and cites police reports. Four new members join the group: Qullian, McConnell, Rogers, Richards.
Early Monday morning thieves stole about 100 creosoted chickens from E H DuBose of the Chamberla Johnson DuBose company on Peachtree road. Police warn the pungent oil will deter consumption and vow action if further thefts occur in Darktown and nearby settlements.
City council discusses postponing a large bond election and the grade crossing issue on Ginn street. A resolution to form a three member committee failed. Other items include plans for a municipal warehouse, school salary debate, and police car funding. A monument unveiling for Governor Altgeld is noted with tributes from officials.
John J Simpson of the Simpson Harperber company is to be tried in U S district court Wednesday on charges of mailing false financial statements to several banks. Offices were in room 303 Fourth National Bank building with a Graceville branch. Witnesses include Charles J Ryan vice president Fourth National Bank J D Lehtner Atianga National H B Rogers Fourth National J A McCrary McCrary Lumber Eli Alstanger and Harry James lumber officials.
B. Hamilton of Vienna Georgia filed a suit seeking 26000 damages against the Georgia Baptist Assembly for his wife death two years ago in Augusta during a chautauqua performance. He charges reflective wiring caused the fatal bolt that struck the building. A hearing is set for the next term of the city court.
White teachers of the public school system gather today at the Girls' high school to discuss the coming year. The meetings continue for three days to familiarize staff with details. Teachers of the negro schools meet on the same days at the Houston street school. Examinations for pupils needing grading begin Friday.
An advertisement extols Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel, warning that calomel salivates and harms the liver. It urges consumers with bilious symptoms to buy a 50 cent bottle, promising quicker, gentler relief and implying calomel causes sickness tomorrow. It also claims the product is safe for children.
Special Notice for floral offerings artistically arranged by Wilson the Popular Price Florist at the main entrance of Hotel Ansley Ivy 7309. Roses carnations and all seasonable flowers available.
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