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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1916

Page

8

ATLANTA'S STRIDES On Walton street white lights plan

A noon meeting of street property holders formed a committee chaired by J. R. Smith to push white street lights on Walton from Forsyth to Marietta and adopt a uniform sidewalk. The group urged council support and immediate petitioning, endorsing wood block pavement and street improvements. An architect Canton plans a 16 apartment building at West Peachtree and Peachtrea place.

Walton Building J. R. Smith Walton Street Forsyth Street Marietta Street General Council Smith Committee Piaah A. N. Canton West Peachtree Street Peachtrea Place North Boulevard D. H. Strauss Et al Frederick Davie Forsyth and Brotherton Streets Ella Howard Mary 0. Patilip Sevententh District East Aide Roswell Road Nancy Creek Mmra Almira B. Turner Josephine D. Epps Crew Street Atlanta Avenues Addin L. Seay John D. Fou Peeples Street J. F. Wood Frances D., Storrs Aide Ridge Belleview Avenue Mattie Reeves Mortgages Loan Company Meldon Avenue Crogman Street

Aged Woman Fears Almshouse Sleeps in Jail

Nancy Trandall, eighty five, endured a hard life and died in police custody after a troubled journey from Birmingham with $5 from a friend. She sought relief from the almshouse, rode an accommodation train, and was found in Georgia with no home, later aided by Mrs. Pace and the Ladies Aid society before arrangements to return her to Ellijay. The case highlights dire poverty and limited options for the elderly.

Nancy Trandall Ween Waithered Police Birmingham Almahouse Alabama Ellijay Texas Nce Atlante Androw Ladies’ Aid Society Flljay

Auto accidents at the ball grounds injure two men

Two crashes occurred near Ponce de Leon avenue after a ball game. Max Austern, 310 South Pryor, was injured when his car, driven by George Scott of 170 East Ellis, collided near the park and he was taken to Grady Hospital. Scott is held on reckless driving charges. A second crash involved Bishop Warren A Chandler’s car overturning. chauffeur James Morris was arrested on reckless driving charges and another man was injured. Morris and Scott to appear before Recorder Johnson Thursday at 2:30.

Max Austern South Pryor Street Poros de, Leon Ball Park Webb & Vaex. Printing Company George Scott East Ellis Street Ponce de Leon Avenue Austern Grady Hospital Lou Appling Warren A. Candler James Morris Morris Scott Johnson

Cost of Local Want Ads in the Constitution

Advert rates and rules for Want Ads are listed for the Constitution. Insertion pricing is 10 cents per line, six words per line, with minimum two-line ads. Discontinuance must be in writing, and phone orders are not accepted for the first publication. Courts operators assist wording and telephone accounts may be opened. payment due on publication. Every home has use for Constitution want ads.

Atlanta Star Gpeciay Constitution Office

Lost and Found items prompt rewards for return

Lost and found notices describe a dark bay mare 6 years old 15 hands high 1100 pounds stolen Sunday night with front shoes. reward 50 dollars plus 25 for the thief. Other items include a small black locket book with twenty dollar bills lost near Ivy 4801, a Rip Rap pointer dog with spots, a large cameo pin, and a brown white spitz dog missing since Sunday. Contact locations and phone numbers provided for rewards.

Coggins & Bron Union Stock Yard Union Station Inman Park

Personal Life Adviser Advertises Help for All Burdens

Coralla offers confidential advice on love, courtship, marriage, business, and daily troubles. Claims to empower clients through knowledge, with no fortune telling or medical guidance. Hours daily 10 to 6, Sunday 1 to 5. Location details and price given. contact CORALLA at 85 Luckiest next door to M. C. A. building. PROF. CARTELL clairvoyant also advertised with business, love, and family guidance. hours 9:30 am to 3 pm at Spring St Atlanta, phone 6052-5.

Coralla Dally Cartell Afa Spring St Atlanta Woinenr Ligren ontwink-Gell Company Foe ‘R. Callaway Fourth National Bank Holding Atlanta, Ga Singer Sewing Company Bell Phone Main Whitehall Street M. Fox Grand Opera House Madame DE Lyle Simpson Street West Peachtree Ivy F.C. Malone Courtland M. T. Mitchell Windsor Street Mme New Era Sewing School Carnegie Way Bara Pearlman EHM CO Gallaher Hall Farlora Peachtree Street Charles B. Ross Empire Life Peachtree ST. Bell Jefferson Loan Society Peachtree OPP Candler Beott & Co Austell FL Askam Buiidin

W. R. Adams National Detective Agency Card

Professional detective agency ad offering fraud investigations and bankruptcy inquiry services. Located at 424 Hurt Building with phone Ivy 1616.

W. R. Adams National Detective Agency Ivy

HELP WANTED MEN FOR TRADE TRAINING AND SALES

Classified help wanted notices show multiple opportunities in Atlanta and nearby. Positions include stone-bookkeeper and secretary treasurer with real estate secured investment. barter trade instructor with wages while learning. lead burner with steady pay. carpenters for concrete form work. automobile salesmen on commission. retail salesmen for two popular lines. Singer sewing machine representative. specialty and map sales. vending machine operator. and Ford car starter agents. Many listings require applying at designated boxes or rooms in Constitution and local hotels.

Moler Harbor College N. Forsyth Constitution Branning Atlanta Barber College Mitchell St Hardaway Contracting Co Whitney, N. C City Coffee Imperial Hotel North Georgia Ansley Hotel F and A. Masons Hustlers W. E. Jones Austell Hudgins Publishing Co State of Georgia Ors Aeea Ford Watchman Ty Mtg. Co Ivy

BECP WANTED-Male Sale men And Solicitors

BECP seeks male salesmen and solicitors to earn money with no competition. Inquiries at Room 417 Kimball Hotel or 5 W Brown between 2 and 6. Also hiring extra shoe salesmen for Friday and Saturday at Carlton Shoe and Clothing. An additional printing solicitor position exists at Austell Printing, Luckie Street.

Mara Kimball Hotel W. Brown Cotton States Investment Company Candler Carlton, Shoe and Clothing Company Ness Austell Printing Luckie Mt

Wanted Advertisements and Help Wanted Listings

A dense 1916 classified page listing wanted agents for insurance and publishing, job openings for sales, drivers, clerks, teachers, and domestic staff. It includes Army recruiting language, partner prospects, and many job notices across Atlanta and Georgia, with addresses like Whitehall Street and Auburn Avenue and references to Tribune and Constitution publications. The fragment highlights range from insurance inducements to teaching and clerical opportunities.

Outfit R. L. Phillips Publishing Company Atlants Georgia Art Supply Company Whitehall Street Atlanta P. O. Box Conyers Carnegiebrary Miss Bell Auburn Avenue Southern Bell Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company Army OF United States United States Hebris Leonard Cherry St Macon Columbue Rome

Situation Wanted Advertisements in The Constitution

Several late responses come in weekly for Situation Wanted ads via special services The Constitution provides. Office boy seeks work. farm work and bookkeeping roles shown, plus steno, druggist, auditor, billing clerk, and fireman positions offered with contact details in care Constitution notices.

Situation Wanted Female Aero Rates and Employment

Situation Wanted notices offer female workers for housework and stenography. Ada prepaid rates advertised at The Canalitution office. Applicants can visit Clearing House for Employment at 811 Chamber of Commerce building or 611 Chamber of Commerce building for stenography work and office duties.

Aero Chamber of _Commerce Clearing House Chamber of Commerce Ivy Ikdy K. Fair Sok Ivy Tegz-J. Ste

Employment ads mix within Clearing House listings

A dense, multi-item classified page shows various employment notices. Entries include experienced typists, stenographers, and office workers seeking permanent secretarial roles. others offer or request positions as governesses, nurses, or farm help. Local agencies advertise to supply high-grade help and domestic staff.

Bargain used cars include 1914 Ford Roadster and more

The advertisement lists bargain prices on used autos such as a 1914 Ford Roadster a 1913 Oakland five passenger with electric lights and starter a 1913 Studebaker six cylinder a 1912 Studebaker cut down five passenger a Stevens-Duryea One Firestone Columbus electric with charging board and many others to select from.

Oakland Studebaker Stevens-Duryea Firestone - Columbus

Autogenous welding and repair services in Atlanta

Autogenous Welding advertises a new method to repair any broken metal piece and guarantee it as good as new with two Atlanta shops. The ad lists corrections Bird Wilcox Co inc 182 Courtland Street and 24 Harwell Place, plus multiple auto and tire services, magnetos, bearings, auto bodies, and used motorcycles at various Atlanta locations including Auburn Avenue and Forsyth, with contact numbers.

Atlanta Telephone Corrections Bird Wilcox Co., Inc Courtland Street Harwell Place John M. Smith Auburn Avenue Sims H. Odom Bros, Co Ivy ST Bell Fair Ila Auburn Ave Ivy Southern Bearing CO Forsyth Bell Phone FORD J. M. Karwisch Wagon Works Hunter Street Jim Alexander Edgewood Ave CAL

Business Opportunities for Sale and Investment Ads

A collection of classified ads offering business opportunities for sale and investment in Georgia and Alabama. Listings include a 60 room hotel near Atlanta with favorable terms, investment offers for $50, real estate and business sales, a sales manager position with capital needs, an undertaking business for sale, a northern city garage with agencies, a peanut oil mill inquiry, a cement plant sweep, and various patent and office business opportunities. Also notes on seeking capital, partners, and consulting for meritorious ventures. Primary contact details include R. T. Jackson, Auburn Avenue addresses, Enterprises, and constitutional listings with multiple names and companies referenced.

Auburn Avenue Cotton States Alabama Enterprise Real Estate Co Huntevill Chicago A.C. W Republic B . Chicago Fred J. Clark Hawkinsville Georgia Weill Nouthern City Care Atlanta Canatleu- Hou Constitution Iidd Meone Care Constitution Atlanta HB. M Estabbanker

For Sale Cars and Bargains in Local Shops

A mixed list of prewar autos for sale and used-vehicle offers across multiple makes and models. Studebaker, Ford, Overland, Buick, Stevens Duryea and more advertised with conditions, prices, and contact addresses such as North Avenue, Park Ave, Temple Court, and local garages. Some entries promise repaints, new tops, tires, and guaranteed condition.

H. P. Hudson D.C. Ee North Avenue H. Evans Buick Ivy Apperson R. T Park Ave IDSON J. W. Goldsmith, Jr East North Avenue Studebaker B. Parrott Temple Court Ford Columbia Mr. Glass Edger James and Fairlie Streets Stevens Duryea Kent Speedwell John Davis Lind Bgr Ford Trucks Whitngham's Sons Whitehall

Multiple Classified Ads for Sale and Services in Atlanta

A collage of scattered classified line items from an Atlanta paper advertises for sale items and services. Entries list used furniture and home goods, opera seats, sewing machines, patent bee hives, marble wainscoting, refrigerators, safes, office equipment, and tickets, with contact names and local phone numbers.

Atlanta Furniture Exchange H.A. Martle Managar A. Hartsock South Forsyth Street SR. Logan & CO Loyd Pulliam Street Agi Edgewood Ave Ivy Madame Butterfly Tosca Die Miestersinger Aida Constitution Patent Bee Hives van Deusen Bettom Toe Stover Aviaries Mayhew Mississippi Atlanta Business College Fair Street Bennett's Broad St Winecoff Vanit Natl Bank J. Daniel Nat l Bank Auburn Ave Giedstone

Real Estate Notes Wanted and Money Requests

A fragment lists buy/sell notes and money requests. References include Miss M. L. at Constitution, Robson on Edgewood Avenue, and Empire Mortgage. One line notes purchase money notes for vacant or improved property and a 10 percent rate mentioned.

Prudential Insurance CO Atlanta Chas. H. Black Empire Building Ivy Rt Turman & Calhoun Empire Atlanta Real Estate Marvin R. McClatchey Candler Uatlanta S. W. Carson Broad and Marietta ‘Sts Brown-Foster-Robson CO Edgewood Avenues W. B. Smith Fourth National Bank Cliff C. Hatcher Travelers Insurance Company Aw Tony Savings Company Ity B. Mooney Grant Elpa T. J. Bettes & CO Ents Mortgage Loan Co M. OF. G Paultehis Cite Healey Building Candler Building Fitzhugh Knox Otis & Holliday Peters RW. Barnwell Empire Bidg Quavon & Ivy A. G. Emilio Ivy The Merchants & Mechani Kg. and Loan Co C. C. McGeh, Jr W. Alston Third National Bank Marty M. L Robson Ca Edgewood Avenue Waried Oboe A Gemunich Sis Empire

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarance H. Pittman Colonial Trust Company Spruce Street Hyd Park Company M. M. DeMars Rogers Avenue Cascade Avenue John C. Kirk Mamie K. Robinson Gurner Jackson Byars Ocerti Perry Smith W. A. Hamphill H. L. Burford Jones Avenue Lambert Street Wotes Cr. Reese Gus Goodman Vernet Street Howell Mill Road H. D. Reese C. E. Reese John I. Gossett W. A. Gossett Aouth East Avenue Prospect Place R. B. Stallworth Ralph Third Street John D. Walker T. C. Law Piedmont Avenue B. D. Watkins Mra G. A. Hightower Arda Lake Avenue Fort Euclid Avenue G. H. Bruce Georgia Savings Bank Georgia Savings Bank and Trust _company Alfred L. Curtis Peters Street Security Loan and Investment Company Sarah Berman Pryor Street Henrietta. M. Burford Lizgtle Bishop W. A. Ormer Chattahoochee Avenue Mortgrees J. W. Rosser Mary C. P. Hade W. H. Schroder Fourteenth Street T. T. Flagler E. White Lucila Avenue Dekalb County C. L. Weeks C. J. Evans Decatur Daniel BP. Jackson James J. Les E. A. Hartsock C. A Curry Maud Street Hayne Street C. T. Evans A. E. Henderson Church Street Henry M. Breola Mortgaga Loan Company Webb & Vary Bishop Warren Candler Erich & Thomas P & Thomas Price & Thomas Ely FRY Prich & Thomas Balestroom N. Pryor Western Heights Baptist Chestnut and Kennedy M. F. Waddell Singer Sewing Machine CO Whitehall,i Business Opportunities Bureau Tribune Building New York City Josh Humter Romm & Co. P C. W. Fowler Raymond Central Ave New York Schcol Carlton American Employment Company Silvey Miss Hitt Grant Franklin Inst Rochester N.Y Eee Madison Public Schools Madison H. T. Shaw P. M. Atkinson C. M. Furlow Sheridan Tpac DuBignon Institute Homerville Foster's Acme Teachers’ Agency Care Ali K. B. Jones Missionary Workers Davis Wauchula Fla Graham East Mitchell Street Winfield P. Woolf K-63 Lane’s Dancing Academy St. Young J. A Hox Marion Hotel Pasenger Peters Building Douglassville ER. C. Rupley Harley-Davidson Motor Company Jackson, Ga Studebaker Corp P.O Jacobs Auction CO Decatur ST Williams Ed Wood Central Auction Company East Mite St L. Pfeffer Westlare Decatur Street Silvey Building B. Gibson Logan Campbell Clayton, Fayette Spalding Pike, Meriwether Conelu Douglas Cochran College Park
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