Brother Stabs Young Man in Yard Over Father
Carl Shifiit, 18, of 78 Jett Street, was mortally stabbed in the back multiple times by his older brother N. E. in Morris’ wagon yard at 169 Decatur Street. Rushed to Grady Hospital, his condition is serious. The brothers, reportedly visiting from De Kalb county, argued after attempts to stop cursing their father Sanders Bhit. A dog tripped Carl as N. E. stabbed him six times. N. E. was arrested and detained at alien barracks pending outcomes.
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Carl Shifiit
Jett Street
Morris’ Wagon Yard
Decatur Street
N. E
Sanders Bhit
Carl
Grady Hospital
DeKalb County
Call
Cochran
Gorman
When Sunday Morning Shaving Changes a Household
A humorous poem recounts a boy observing his father’s daily shave with a Durham Duplex razor. The scene features the family, a laughing uncle, and the hired man as the father embraces the new gadget, declaring freedom from shaving toil while the household treats shaving as a playful rite.
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Bill
John
Durham-Duplex
S E Davidson for Ninth Ward Alderman
S E Davidson appeals to Atlanta voters in 9th Ward pledging a safe sane business run city. He emphasizes independence from cliques and political puppets and offers his open business record for inspection while seeking votes.
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Ninth Ward
Atlanta
S.ee, Davidson
Advty
Goodyear Raincoat Firm Expands In Atlanta Ahead Of Season
Samuel Ginsburg, junior member of the Goodyear Raincoat company, operates two Atlanta stores with plans for more nationwide. He recently remodeled the original shop and opened a second at 77 Peachtree, boasting a larger stock and new fixtures. A Birmingham expansion is also planned as the chain grows.
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Samuel Ginsburg
Goodyear Raincoat Company
Atlanta
United
Ginsburg
Huving
Peachtree Street
Ada
Balmacaans
Goodyear Company
Kings
Ginsburs
Birmingham
AME Convention Closes in Reynolds Town Church
The Atlanta district AME convention at St. Philip's Church Reynolds Town wrapped its business session after a well attended gathering. Delegates reported 780 Sunday school teachers and noted strong efforts to uplift through the Allen Christian Endeavor League and rural school initiatives. Presiding elder J A Hadley led closing remarks with future appointments and sermons scheduled for today and Sunday night.
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Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Allen Christian Endeavor League
Atlanta
A.M. E. Church
St. Philip’s Church
Oliver Street
Reynoldstown
Wth
J. A. Hadley
E. Perry
CL. Harper
H. J. Peeples
Mattie A. Foard
Church
Hoys
S .B. Perry
Cosmopolitan
C. M. Turner
Big Bethel
Washington
Rockdale
R. W. Gibson
Conyers
J. W. Langston
St. James
Horace Williams
Turner Chapel
Alien Christian Endeavor League
D. B. Dawson
East Paint
Downs
Turner Monumental Church
I. c. Gamble
Allen League
C. &. Harper
J. Tackson
Hadley
Richard D. Stinson
Er. P. G. Simmons
Griffin
F. L. Fleming
Newnan
Sunday School Rally at West Mitchell Church
A Sunday school rally is planned at West Mitchell C M Church on August 31, 1914, with about 600 pupils expected to attend. The event will feature talks by leading white and colored citizens, plus pre-rally entertainments including a cake contest on August 19 and a mock conference and mock trial for community invitees. Reverend Cr Neal will deliver a sermon on becoming truly happy that morning.
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West Mitchell C. M
Cr. Neal
West Side
Hold-Up by Negroes Reported on Houston Street
Hal Hulsey of 34 Adair street told police he was robbed Friday night on Houston street between Courtland and Piedmont by two men described as tall and yellow. One man produced a gun from behind a tree while the other rifled his pockets and took $12.
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Hal Hulsey
Adair Street
Houston Street
Courtland
Piedmont
M. Mathews
West Fifth Street
DuVall to Preach at First Methodist Church
Rev. G W Duvall of Marietta Georgia will preach at First Methodist Church Sunday at 11 am. Rev H Pace, assistant pastor, will preach at 8 pm while Rev H M DuBose is away serving as dean of a North Carolina Bible conference August 16 23.
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H. M. DuBose
First Methodist
Junsluske, North Carolina
Special Memorial Service for Mrs Wilson at Auditorium Today
A memorial service dedicated to Mrs Weddrow Wilson will replace the free organ concert at the Auditorium Armory this Sunday afternoon. City Organist Hawin Arthur Kratt leads a program with St Mark's Church Choir, under the Atlanta Music Festival Association, including pieces by Guiimant Maorehe, Fhine, Fran ainger, and Chopin.
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Weddrow Wilson
Auditorium Armory
Hawin Arthur Kratt
St. Mark’s Church
J. W. Hurt
John’ D M. Cooper
John M. Cooper
L. D. Scott
Memorial concert features notable voices in eloquent recital
The program includes Theodore Dubois and Paradisum pieces by George Fairclough and Handél. Hymn selections from The Messiah and two hymns loved by Mrs. Wil gona were sung at her funeral. Chicago tenor Cleveland Burton visits relatives Miss Nong Tucker in Atlanta and is praised for a remarkable voice. he will assist at the memorial concert.
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Theodore DuBoix
Paradisum
George H. Fairclough
Xratt
George Frederick Handél_Halelujah
Wilgona
Beecher
Cleveland Burton
Chicago
Nong Tucker
Atlanta
America
Will Asesist
Sam Cohen Joins Talbot & Company Tailoring Firm
Friends of Sam Cohen will be interested to know he is now associated with the tailoring firm of Talbot & Co at 121 Peachtree street. Mr Cohen is a well liked young man for social qualities as well as an expert designer and practical tailor among buyers of high class tailored clothes.
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Sam Cohen
Talbot & Co
Peachtree Street
Mr. Cohen
Court battle over child custody in 1912 divorce case
Herbert Schane is at the center of a renewed custody dispute as automaker David J. Schane asks the court to remove his son from his mother. Mrs Schane counters with her own suit charging assault and seeking protections, while the husband seeks custody transfer to a private institution.
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David J. Bchane
Herbert
Bugbard
Schane
Captain Goddard E Diamond Dies at 118 in San Francisco
Captain Goddard Ezekiel D Diamond, who claimed and proved he was 118 years old, died in San Francisco late last night. The longtime mariner had provided testimony and evidence of his age, detailing a life at sea and service across many decades. The death closes a centenarian era for local records.
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San Francisco
Goddard Ezekiel D. Diamond
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Puck
Durham
S. E. Davidson
Samuel
Nsberg
Duvall
Talbot & Company
Court
Thane
Jre
Ade
Ilden Médical
Buttale, N.Y
Standard Oil Company
Corner Whitehall and
Mitchell
Furn Shers
Amlanta, GA
Buck’s Gas Ranges
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