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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
12
Rumor swirls that Judge Penman Harvey Fl of the court of appeals may be selected to fill the recently created fourth judgeship in Fulton County. Governor John Veo Linton has not announced any appointment and speculation centers on the potential pick for the vacant post.
Hampton Springs Florida resident Mrs Parker describes three years of eczema on her face and hands. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she reports relief and recovery, praising the two in one medicated soap and ointment for skin and scalp.
The article notes Judge LS Roan of the Stone Mountain circuit may be selected to replace Judge Hill on the court of appeals. General Charles Rew is a candidate for the position, with other prominent attorneys also considered. Fulton judges may earn $2900 to $4000, with RB Rusaril expected to become chief justice of the court of appeals when Hill departs.
The Overland Southern Motor Company faced a verdict of 689 in a city court yesterday. Teleden Automonie and firm alleged breach of contract for selling automobiles in Alabama counties after depositing funds and merchandise costs, claiming Overland refused to return 31300 and 1344 plus interest.
Osborne waived examination before Judge Tracey on the bigamy charge and was held for the grand jury after hysteria in the courtroom as the woman claimed to be his second wife was seen. The incident interrupted proceedings and left Osborne at 216 Central Avenue in custody.
Jesse W Armistead confirms bid for alderman in the seventh ward after a prior rumor suggested he would not run. He has paid entrance fees and secured support from several friends the report notes, and appears to stay in the race to the end.
State Geologist Dr McCallie showcased Georgia kaolin based porcelain samples from Sebring potteries, noting deposits near Dry Branch and abundant mica and feldspar in the region. He urged locating a major mid state pottery hub between kaolin and feldspar regions to boost Georgia’s industry and value.
Judge Newman ordered the transfer of federal prisoner Thomas Howard from Atlanta to Arkansas where he faces post office burglary charges. Howard, who just completed a one year sentence near Atlanta, was arrested by U.S. officers as he left the penitentiary and will be moved to Little Rock for arraignment on pending Arkansas charges.
The Atlanta College of Pharmacy wraps its summer session at the Atlanta theater tonight with a program of agreeable music. A list of graduates includes Miguel A Allegro, Owen F Biuvnch, George H Hern, Grover C Brannen, Homer Db Brenveaie, and many others from Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. The ceremony, led by president Dr Geose Fo Payne and faculty, will offer free seats to the public.
The park board improvement committee approved a tennis court for Oakland City school yard and a second court later. A petition by A P Morgan backed by about fifty citizens prompted the plan under poverty act. One court will be built at Grant Park next spring due to season timing. The Oakland City court will serve youths during school hours under school control.
Attorney Robert R. Jackson longtime Atlanta justice of the peace enters the race for the Third ward council seat. He vows to push street improvements including a boulevard to Chant Park and another through the old Stukale property with broad voter support expected.
The meeting date of the state board of education has been changed from September 29 to September 25. State Superintendent ML Brittain announced the change yesterday. Besides regular business, the quarterly session will elect two members to the school book investigating board and consider textbooks to be used in Georgia for the next five years.
A central railway freight car carrying bagging from Buena Vista caught fire in the yards this afternoon. Local department aided bystanders saved the car and part of its contents, but several hundred rolls of bagging were destroyed.
Central of Georgia Railway announces a schedule adjustment for suburban train No 108. The service will now depart Atlanta at 6 15 p m instead of 6 10 p m and arrive at its destination about 7 15 p m. The revised times apply from September 14.
The Atlanta Constitution teases a Sunday fashion supplement by Miss Isma Dooly detailing autumn trends from major style centers. It highlights fashion pages, women’s clubs news, and society interviews, plus features on philosophy, undertakers, and a literary study by Walter LeCraw, promising a literary sensation.
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