Georgia highway officials return from capital meeting
Chairman Chas M Strahan reports Georgia highway officials met with Secretary David F Houston and Federal Director of Public Roads Thus H McDonald in Washington. Talks outlined cooperation plans to accelerate road work with minimal delay and confirmed postal act validity for distributing excess war materials to Georgia counties. Participants included R C Neely Stanley Bennett H J Quincey and W R Neo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. Strahan
Athens
Washington
Georgia
David F. Houston
Federal
H. McDonald
Borgia
Palmer
War Department
Atheny
R. C. Neely
Waynesham
Stanley S. Bennett
Quitman
H. J. Quincey
Nella
W. R. Neo
Atlanta
Georgia Clothiers au to Meet In Macon
Atlanta correspondent reports the Georgia Retail Clothing Association will meet in Macon on the second Wednesday in February. Morris D. Fiseman and Jack Mayes were elected president and secretary, Augusta narrowly lost the bid for the next meeting place, and Fred Volland of Topeka spoke on industrial unrest and price trends amid calls for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Croce Ate
Macon
Jack
Piedmont Hotel
Morris D. Fiseman
Wil
Jack Mayes
Seasion
League of
United States
William J. Harris
Hoke Smith
Augusta
Joseph N. Neel
Clarence Levy
Fred Volland
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Retail Clothing Association
National Association
Atlantic
Europe
Roosevelt Memorial Movement Garners Bipartisan Support
Atlanta October 1 The Georgia headquarters of the Roosevelt Memorial Association reports broad support from men and women of all parties across the state. State Chairman C W McClure emphasizes the movement is non partisan. Prominent Republicans and leaders from varied fields appear on long lists of state committees and the national executive committee. Leading figures nationwide have joined the effort as plans expand to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Roosevelt Memorial Association
C. W. McClure
Execuive
McClure
Plnce
Libel for Divorce in Clarke County Georgia
Clarke Superior Court January Term 1920 libels by Julian L Brown against Louise Brown. By order of the Court Louise Brown must appear at the Superior Court on the third Monday in January 1920 to answer the libel. In default the Court will proceed. Witness Judge Andrew J Cobb with clerk E J Crawford Sept 27 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Brown
Clarke Superior Court
Louse Brown
Said County
Plaiintif
Andrew J. Cobb
Eaid Court
E. J. Crawford
Superior Court
Clarke Co
State Legion Meeting to Convene in Atlanta
The Allen R. Fleming post of the American Legion distributes hotel guidance for the October 15 16 1916 state convention in Atlanta. Hotel Ansley will host about 100 delegates with free space and registration facilities if advance reservations are made. Delegates should register early and provide room arrival and stay details at a dedicated booth. Mayor James L Key of Atlanta will welcome delegates at the Macon event, and Gen Walter A Harris defends the decision to have the Atlanta mayor deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen R. Fleming
American Legion
Atlanta
Ansley
Legion
Executive Committee
Key
Macon
James L. Key
Walter A. Harris
Motor Truck Named Modern Empire Builder
New York Oct 1 A historic look at the rise of the motor truck from a 1898 Brooklyn Mack novelty to a national freight lifeline. Farmers drive adoption as rural express routes cut costs, while roads must be expanded and planned for a decade ahead to sustain growth and lower consumer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Prospect Park
R. E. Fol
Atlanta in Uproar Over Condition of Whitehall Street
Atlanta residents protest delays in Whitehall street repaving from Alabama to Mitchell as officials threaten city action if the contractor fails to finish by the Confederate reunion. Public indignation focuses on concrete underlayments and costly, seemingly unnecessary drilling delaying a key thoroughfare and attracting criticism of city administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Whitehall
H. L. Collier
Whitehall Street
Alabama
Mitchell Street
E. H. Inman
Atlantian Sed
Prominent Elbert Citizen Is Killed By Seaboard Train
Elberton news reports the death of John E. Johnson at a grade crossing 4 am Tuesday. The Seaboard vestibule train struck his wagon, causing fatal injuries and scattering seeds and wreckage along the track. Johnson, about 60, leaves a wife and ten children and was described as a respected farmer and longtime resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert
Seaboard
John E. Johnson
Elberton
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Lena Snellings
Jacksonville
Andrew Johnson
Starr
T. J. Hulme, Jr
Atlanta
Dewey Johnson
Camp Meade
Rebecca
Inez
Lawrenceville Man Named to World Cotton Conference Delegation
Lawrenceville Georgia October 1 1919 W L Brown has been chosen as one of ten Georgians to attend the World Cotton Conference in New Orleans October 13 to 16 He will work for the welfare of cotton farmers and the south and will oppose any measures harmful to them Mack Trucks vice president ton emphasizes good roads and motor transport as keys to rising land values and prosperous communities as roads improve and products reach markets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
W. L. Brown
Georgia
New Orleans
Ton
International Motor Co
Walker Won’t Resign Office Until Next Spring
Atlanta October 1 attorney general of Georgia and gubernatorial candidate Clifford M Walker says he will not resign his current post to enter the race this year. He plans no active campaign this fall and expects to announce formally next spring while remaining in office. Governor Dorsey’s potential replacement is R A Denny, Rome lawyer and former state senator, but Walker remains in office for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Clifford M. Walker
Georgia
Walker
Granite Boom in Elbert County Granite Business Expands
Elbert county granite has finally matured, with demand outstripping local quarrying and finishing capacity. A firm that acquired the Italian operation boosted capital, built a 250 by 60 foot modern shed with electric cranes and tracks, and firms nearby are expanding to meet the surge in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
Elbert County
Barre
Vermont
Elbertward
Board of Trade
Gratitude Letter Praises Chamberlain's Remedy in Diarrhea Relief
Mrs. William Bell of Logansport Indiana writes a grateful note praising Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing a severe diarrheal attack three years ago describing it as the only medicine that relieved her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
Logansport
Ind
Chamberlain
South to Send Vegetables North During Winter
Washington reports southern coastal sections ship cabbage spinach and similar crops to northern markets in winter and early spring while northern growers supply cabbage. A cabbage shortage this year prompts USDA experts to urge southern plantings for winter greens. Spinach and kale offer viable fall and winter greens with specific soil, fertilizer, and planting guidance to ensure continuous harvests and keep northern cabbage available for those unable to grow greens in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
Atlantic Coast
United States Department of Agriculture
Beda
Orphans Home Day Planned at Oconee Street Church
The Oconee Street Church will hold Orphan's Home Day next Saturday the 4th. All church members and Sunday School participants are asked to contribute one day's income to support the orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan’s Home
Oconee Street
Gordon Club Formed at Georgia University
Forty students from Gordon Institute organized the Gordon Club last night at the University of Georgia. The group will cooperate with student activities and is expected to gain commendation for its former school. Officers elected: Harvey J. Kennedy president Vickers Baker vice president and Asael Bum Day secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Institute
Gordon Boys
Harvey J. Kennedy
Barnesville
Vickers Baker
Douglas
Asael
Bum) Day
Read This for Indigestion and Sleep Relief
Miss Agnes Turner of Chicago Illinois describes overwork and irregular meals causing headaches indigestion constipation and sleeplessness. After using Chamberlains Tablets she reports stomach cleansing system invigorated and now eats and sleeps in comfort and is entirely well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Turner
Chicago
Chamberlain
Dorsey Nicholson Wedding Brings Urban Social Spark
The marriage of Miss Katherine Dorsey to Captain John W er Nicholson last evening at the First Baptist church drew a large regional crowd. Relatives friends attended as daisies of orchid moon satin gowns and turquoise blue satin wore, with matron of honor Mrs Flanigen and maid of honor Miss Nicholson. A reception at the bride’s Milledge Ave home followed with a lavish buffet, tropical decorations, and music by Haughey’s orchestra. The couple left for New York for their wedding trip amid warm good wishes from Athens and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Wuise Dorsey
John W ‘Er Nicholson
J W. Lynch
Edward Hill Dorsey
Barrington Flanigen
Martha Nicholson
Maria Price
Harriet Benedict
Josephine Wilkins
Dorothy Davis
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Jennie Arnold
Natalie Bocock
Homer Nicholson
Edward Dorsey, Jr
Marion Seabrook
Lloyd Griffith
Howard McCall
Atlanta
Pinkney Price
Fleetwood Lanier
Ralph Hosch
Gainesville
Little Grace Wilson
Troutman Wilson
J. W. Bailey
Lohengrin
Mendelsshon
Dorsey
Mrs. Flanigen
Miss Harriet Benedict
Miss Maria Price
Josestune Wilkins
Milledge Avenue
Maggie Wilsot
Grace Talmadge
Dorothy Aull
Elizabeth Dorsey
Haughey
Malcolm Fortson
Wilson
Emma Wilson
J. D. Price
A. R. Nicholson
Charles Talmadge
Julius Talmadge
Coke Talmadge
John E. Talmadge
Wills. Dorsey
Ners
Nota-Chance Club
Athens
Captain Nicholson
Camp Dix
South
Henry Grady
Eugene Black
Will Martin
Fred Waters
Macon
West Virgina
Meksie
Marion Bebrook
Minor Nicholson
St. Louis
Gartfelle Nicholson
Apperson Original Automobile With Personality
A local dealer extols the Apperson company noting that the Apperson Eight preserves the founder’s vision after 26 years. He highlights smooth acceleration from 7 to 40 mph in 20 seconds and emergency braking from 40 mph in 4 seconds as examples of Apperson personality and detailed mechanical genius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Lumpkin
Apperson
Wright Brothers
App
Progress in State Y Campaign Aims for Georgia Funds
State Secretary Thomas Johnson of the Y M C A said at headquarters that United War Work Campaign funds will not support Georgia Y M C A state work. He noted war work funds are short in places and rural and industrial expansion hinges on the state drive for 70 000 by October 20 30 under the slogan Georgia money for Georgia Boyz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Thomas Johnson
Yeutherday
Georgia
United War Work Campaign
War Work Council
United War Work
A Beautiful Woman Diet Advice Dissolved in Ad
An old advertisement claims a beautiful woman has good digestion and suggests remedy steps. It recommends Heatly meats and periodic Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion with a 25 cent price.
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Georgia Clothiers Au
Roosevelt Memorial Movement
Clarke County
Julian L. Brown
Aleen Fleming
F. M. Jones
Okla
Ardy
Cliff Walker
Gordon Club
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