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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1916

Page

3

Fulton County Sheriff Mangum Ends Lives of Condemned

Atlanta correspondence from Macon Telegraph describes Fulton County Sheriff Mangum as personally guiding condemned prisoners to prayer and friendship before execution. The piece portrays a pattern of soft, personal conduct in death row, with the sheriff forming final bonds with those scheduled for the gallows.

Fulton Union Fulton County Sheriff Mangum Mangum Ioral Mangum Atlanta Macon Telegraph Adv

Southern Business College boasts growing student success in Atlanta

The article highlights rapid enrollment at the Shorthand and Business University at 11 Whitehall Street Atlanta Ga. Students secure positions while graduates praise the school’s thorough system and capable teachers. Letters from former students Mint er Winter and Mrs Norris show solid salary prospects and strong reputations. Real estate and office work opportunities expand as new pupils enroll daily under President Briscoe and Vice President Arnold.

Tiels Bonthi Whitehall Street Minter Sterlingzworth Mint R Mth Mn Atlanta Gaentlemen ET Othrs Joo Winter Lewellyn Norris Cairo The Southern Louise Fretwell Empire Building C Briscoe Arnold

Investments Here Found Profitable in Georgia Tour

A Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance inspection party led by William W McCrench toured Atlanta to review loaned properties. Officials praised Atlanta’s growth, streets, and solid economy and stated about 1.25 million dollars invested in Georgia loans. The group planned to visit Chattanooga and return to Springfield after visiting Asheville and Tennessee towns.

South Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company William W McCrench Atlanta Springfield Mass John S Tilney Orange New Jersey New York City Andrew B Wallace Lyman W Besse Besse O E Fifield Sprimgfield McClench State of Georgia Virginia North South Carolina Chattanooga Ashville Tennessee Piedmont

Clayton County Prepares to Improve Dixie Highway Link

Clayton county moves to upgrade the Dixie highway between Jonesboro and Fulton county with new machinery and convict labor by May 1. An inspection tour of Fulton roads inspires plans to reshape steep roadbeds and expand work from Jesters old mill to Pooles Creek and Forrest Park, tying Atlanta to Milledgeville and southeast Georgia with a new Dixie route under consideration by the Dixie Highway association.

Clayton County Atlanta Macon Jonesboro F P Clayton County Board of Commissioners Fulton County Fulton’s Chairman Camp Claytons Roads Claytons Clayton County Board Jesters Old Mill Pooles Creek Forrest Park Stone Mountain Lithonia DeKalb Madison Covington Eatonton Milledgewire Jones County Madison Milledgeville Georgia Savannah Brunswick Dixie Highway Association Clayton and Jones

Only Water For Sale At The T M A Club

A sheriff sale is set for April 24 of the stock and fixtures of the Theatrical Mechanical association clubrooms at 62 and 64 North Forsyth street. The sole drinkable mentioned is a case of Pura water among items including chairs tables a billiard table counters and office equipment. The sale stems from a fi fa in Hugh Richardson's favor.

Fi Fa Hugh Richardson Theatrical Mechanical Association North Forsyth Street Botttom Ig

Final Chance to Get Heart Songs Coupon Today

The Constitution offers a last coupon for the song book Heart Songs, to be clipped while supplies last. The paper thanks its readers for the warm reception and pride in promoting music education in the community, noting the book adds delight to home life and young readers.

Walter Gouge Crashes Motorcycle Into Car Injuring Rider

Walter Gouge an 18 year old sheet metal worker of 505 Capitol Avenue sustained a badly fractured right leg when his motorcycle collided with a delivery car in front of 196 South Pryor Street. He was taken to Grady Hospital stating he rode near the curb and did not see the cart.

Walter Gouge Capitol Avenue Ivy Street Pryor Street Gouge Grady Hospital

Government agents raid four distilleries in Heard and Harris counties

Deputy United States Internal Revenue Collectors J O U Barron and A E Milam, with Deputy U S Marshal Charles Barber, raided a Heard county moonshine still last week and filed complaints against three men. five fled. The plant held 200 gallons beer and five gallons whisky. Earlier, collectors Causey Henderson Milam raided three Harris county stills, seizing 760 gallons sour mash, 600 gallons, and 50 gallons. Farmers West and Cherry Howard implicated in one operation were bound over for trial in Columbus federal court.

United States Internal Revenue J OU Barron A. E. Milam Charles Barber Heard County Insert Collec Tors J. Causey J. A. Henderson Harris County Bull Creek Twest Cherry Howard Columbus

Cauley Arrested for Embezzlement at Peachtree Street Office

J R Cauley a bookkeeper for the George R Howard firm at 132 Peachtree Street was arrested yesterday by Deputy Marshals Lasseter and Green on a warrant for embezzlement. Books show a shortage of $100 and more. He was to be tried today at 11 in municipal court. Cauley, about 35, lives at 76 West Baker Street with his wife and two children.

J. R Cauley George R Howard Peachtree Street Lasseter Green Municipal Court Cauley West Baker Street Howard Concern

South Atlanta Improvement Club Rally Tonight at Store

The South Atlanta Improvement club plans a grand rally tonight at W L Jones store at the Hill street Milton avenue and McDonough road intersection. The meeting starts at 8 oclock with all candidates invited to speak but limited to five minutes, plus special music and refreshments.

South Atlanta

David R. Sewell Declares Bankruptcy in District Court

David R. Sewell of 331 South Pryor Street filed a petition in the United States district court seeking a bankruptcy declaration. He states no assets exist while liabilities total 8041 dollars.

David R. Sewell South Pryor Street United States District Court

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