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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1914

Page

6

Woodward Welcomes Water and Light Men at Convention

The Tri-State Water and Light Association of the Carolinas and Georgia opened its annual convention in Piedmont hotel with about 200 delegates. Mayor Woodward delivered the welcome. W F Steiglitz of Columbia spoke in reply. Rev T W Co Schaeffer and A J Sproles addressed topics on accounting, watt hour meters, and forestry.

Tri-State Water and Light Association Carolinas Georgia Piedmont Hotel Woodward W.F. Steiglitz Columbia S.C TW. Co. Schaeffer, Sr A. J. Sproles Joel Hunter Atlanta Sake L. Carnagy H S.graves Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C M. F. Corin Philadelphia Ater

Methodist Leaders Come for Old Fashioned Revival in Atlanta

Bishop John C. Kilgo arrives to headline a week long revival at St Pauls Methodist Church in Atlanta. Professor Excell will lead music with a large Methodist chorus. Dr. Plato Durham and Dr. Charles L. Goodell join as speakers. Public sessions run nightly from 7:46 pm. All Protestant churches invited to participate.

John C. Kilgo Atlanta St. Paul's Methodist Church Sam Jones Kilgo Excell Plato Durham Charlotte Fraser Charles L. Goodell St Paul's Church New York St. Paul'a Grant and Sidney Streets Woodward Avenue Grant Park East Hunter Georgia Avenue Majestic Hotel Methodist Church

County Commissioners Name Winn President in Georgia Group

The Association of County Commissioners of Georgia formed at the Kimball House with delegates from across the state. W. T. Winn of Atlanta elected president, with officers and district managers named. a bill to create a state highway commission and funding for member expenses planned for introduction in the next legislature.

Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Kimball House State Highway Commission W. T. Winn Atlanta John A. Smith Hall County JT. Adams Polk County Fred Houser F. Dowdy Tattnall A. T. Jones Mitchell J. M. Lewis Macon L. A. Scarboro Muscogee Shelby Smith I. D. Moore Clayton BR. G. Branson Bartow E. M. Williams Walton W. J. Tribble Gwinnett B. B. Monday Columbus A. P. Miller Montgomery G.T. Beacham Laurens A. P. Bacon Chatham Griffith Decatur W H. Gardner Co. Butt Marion R. J. Freeman DeKal Kell Paulding W. J. Headden Cobb J. R McElro Clarke J. A. Robertson Habersham GW. Ickey McDuffie G. N. Matthews J. ‘ Newby Twires

Sacred Harp Singers Meet This Weekend in Atlanta

The Atlanta Sacred Harp Singing convention will meet next Saturday and Sunday at Red Men’s Hall Central Avenue beginning Saturday morning and continue until Sunday evening. Everyone is invited and urged to bring song books. A large gathering of vocalists is expected.

Atlanta Sacred Harp Singing Convention Red Men Central Avenue Salome

South Side Improvement Club Meeting Tonight

The South Side Improvement club holds a meeting at South Pryor Street School at 7 30 PM Friday. Discussion focuses on how best to spend 725 000 funds for South Pryor improvements. All interested are invited with C E Regater as chairman.

South Side Improvement Club South Pryor Street South Pryor C. EH. Regtater

Names Added To Y W G A Rolls In Campaign Drive

One hundred two members were added yesterday to the Y W G A rolls as part of a campaign for 1 000 new members. Genevieve Sanders led with thirty enrollments followed by Mrs Charles Whitner with sixteen. numerous names appear in the Thursday list from Mra M D Cox to Miss Margery Thomas.

Y. W Lee HL M. Long Mat Chandler Miso

Old Cases Renewed Against City Clubs in Police Court

Five cases against Theatrical, Metropolitan, Owls, and Eagles clubs reopen in police court before Judge Nash Broyles as chief witness W Jones returns to the city. Dockets name A R Smith of the Theatrical club H F Smith of the Metropolitan Raoul and Wolpert of the Owls club and R Green of the Eagles club.

Metropolitan Club Owls Eagles Club W. Jones Nash Broyles Jones A R. Smith H. F. Smith Raoul Owls Club William Wolpert R. Green

Servant Remembered in Will of Dr Todd

Benjamin Pheatt, longtime servant to Dr James Scott Todd, receives 1000 dollars with a life annuity and the principal to go to North Georgia Methodist ministers on his death. The remainder of the 150000 dollar estate is divided among his four children: Louise Todd Wallace, James Scott Todd Sr, James B Todd, and Henry W Todd. From the daughter's share 1500 dollars is subtracted and split among the other three children to offset extra expenses during the doctor's lifetime.

Benjamin Pheatt James Scott Todd Todd North Georgia Methodist Conference Louise Todd Wallace James B. Todd Henry W. Todd Dr. Todd

Alleged tiger found near police station

An alleged blind tiger was discovered by Sergeant Fain next to police headquarters Thursday morning. As a result, an hour later two men, J. H. Smith and A. L. Willin, were fined by Judge Broyles for involvement with the whisky raid. Willin was seen delivering whisky from a buggy and a sack containing thirty bottles was found.

Fain J. H. Smith Decatur Street A. L. Willin Lakewood Heights Broyles Willina

Passengers See Boy Fatally Hurt By Car

James Gibson a 14 year old messenger boy of 188 Elliott street was run over by a street car returning from baseball parts at Peachtree and Harris streets. The car dragged him half a block and severed both legs. He died at Grady hospital late last night. Witnesses described the boy being struck when his bicycle hit the car and threw him beneath the wheels.

James Gibson Elliott Street Peachtree Harris Streets Grady Hospital Gibson

Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Atlanta Switchman

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed with the federal court clerk yesterday by Charles Garfield Grant of Atlanta a switchman. He reports liabilities of 323.50 and assets of 150.

Federal Court Charles Garfield Grant Atlanta

Daniel Returns To Bedside Of Son In Gainesville

I C Daniel, the son of L J Daniel of Atlanta attending Riverside Military Academy at Gainesville, lies critically ill with pneumonia. His father returned from Gainesville to be at his bedside and will stay through the crisis.

J. Daniel I. C Daniel L. J. Damiel Atlanta Riverside Military Academy Gainesville Will Ely

2,312 Cases Treated by Atlanta Charities

The Associated Charities of Atlanta reports its eighth annual findings showing 2,212 cases helped, 6,475 individuals aided last year, with expenditures of 7,232.18 toward actual necessities. The fund supported needy people and the organization stressed its essential role in the city.

Associated Charities of Atlanta Atlanta

Fire Hits Athens Store District With $45,000 Loss

Fire broke out at 7:30 pm in the Eberhardt & Davis store area in Athens Georgia damaging the firm and stock of M Link & Son nearby to about 40 000 dollars. The building owned by the Deupree estate sustained 5 000 dollars in damage as firefighters saved property in the large block valued at 500 000 dollars in the absence of the chief.

Athens Eberhardt & Davis M Link & Son Deupree

Warn Public to Keep Off Railroad Tracks

The public safety committee of the chamber of commerce met to plan public education on the dangers of trespassing on railroad tracks. Letters will be sent to civic bodies urging community action. The committee notes a high toll among trespassers and cites international laws as examples. A pistol toting bill and a hydrophobia bill restricting dog mouzzling are being drafted for the next legislature.

Public Safety Committee The Chamber of Commerce Chamber England Germany Albert Howell Ware

Auditorium Opera Glasses For This Occasion

In the auditorium and sea grand opera glasses by Jno L Moore Sons. Made for this occasion. Make your selection now. 42 N Broad St advertisement.

Sea Grand Opera Jno. L. Moore & Sons N. Broad St

Bagwell Graduate Caps First Game With Success

Bagwell Business College in Atlanta touts its graduates as best in the region. Letters from leading business houses praise Bagwell methods in shorthand, typing, bookkeeping and office work. A testimonial from W A Rodgers notes a former student performing stenography well, with demand for graduates growing and night classes available.

Bagwell Graduate Bagwell Business College Bagwell Atlanta J. C. Bagwell George W. Hoffer W.A. Rodgers West Harria St. Bagwell College Sond Luckie St

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