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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1915

Page

4

Talley Johnston to Lead Jackets

Talley Johnston, a halfback on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets for two seasons, is expected to be named captain of the 1916 football team at a banquet tonight at the Druid Hills Golf Club. Six eligible players are Goree Alexander Carpenter Spence Johnston, with Johnston favored. the banquet will host over 300 guests including alumni and coaches, with letters and trophies awarded to top players.

Talley Johnston Tech Yellow Jackets Asons Hanqurt Druid Hills Senter Goree Alexander Carpenter Spence Johnston Varsity Scrubs Atlanta

Carlisle Abandons Football as Sport

Washington reports Carlisle will not contend in intercollegiate football after a conference with Commissioner Selly and Superintendent Lipps. Secretary Lane ruled football must be subordinated to educational aims, noting many students are now educated in industrial and manufacturing fields, making a strong showing unlikely.

Washington Carlisle Lee Fetars Lane

Lady Wayne Wins Continental Derby In Georgia

In Waynesboro Georgia on December 3 Laly Wayne owned by Mr Hig Binbot captured first prize of 400 dollars in the Continental derby. Sage owned horse finished second and Attinekapas Ran took third. The Subscription stake run today will complete tomorrow with members returning home. The meeting marks the most successful Meid trials held by the two clubs this year.

Watnusboro Laly Wayne Hig. Binbot Sage Attinekapas Rank Wishes Flandiers Lw Meid Grornd Che Continental

M'Goorty Knocks Out Nick King in Fifth Round

Fiddie Mc Gewrty from Oshkosh Wisconsin boxed in Australia and scored his fifth straight knockout. Nick King was floored in the fifth round of a scheduled twenty round contest, according to a sablegram received locally.

M’goorty Nick King Whienzo Fiddie McGewrty Oshkosh Wis Australia Fas

Wesley Memorial Defeats Tech High In Season Opener

Wesley Memorial opened her basketball season yesterday afternoon by defeating Tech High School by the score of 87 to TH. Both teams used many players and the fast, exciting play kept up throughout the game.

Wesley Memorial Ing Tech High School

Vowell Named Tennessee Football Captain for 1916

In Knoxville December 4, Graham Vowell has been elected end on the University of Tennessee football squad for 1916. He has served two years as a captain of the Volunteera, played tackle and end, and was a standout in the 1915 season. Vowell weighs 136 pounds and hails from Martin Tennessee. he is the son of Morris Vowell, a former tackle on the team.

Anoxville Graham Vowell University of ‘Tennessee Martin Tenn Morris Vowel

Gerrish Named Captain Of Dartmouth 1918 Eleven

Gerrish heads Dartmouth at Hanover New Hampshire December 3 as the eleven elect Barnard J Gerrish captain. He plays halfback.

Gerrish Dartmouth Hanover N H Barnard J. Gerrish

Wolgast Whitney Bout Nears Closing in Atlanta

Whitney and manager Holdie Harvey plan a New York conference with Wolgast and Wolf-gat to finalize arrangements for the December 14 bout. Whitney, after a New York fight tonight, heads to Atlanta eager to meet opponents and prove his tenacity to East Coast and Southern fans.

Frank Whitney Maten Whitney Holdie Harvey Iehrenstein Wolfgat New York Young Shaffer Atlanta Mill Gotham Wolgant

Tech Class Games Start This Saturday

The Tech class football sessions open this afternoon with two double-headers at 1 30. Seniors meet freshmen in the first game while juniors face sophomores in the second. Play continues weekly until mid January except Christmas. The winning team will receive wrist watches from the athletic association.

Tech

Vanderbilt Loses Only One Man From 1915 Team

Nashville December 3. Vanderbilt Commodores face loss of only one player from the 1915 squad if present plans stay on course. Captain Russell Caher will return to school and play again. Tackle Cody may rejoin after a contested eligibility ruling. If Cody is cleared Reyer would be the sole departure from the 1915 lineup.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Commodores Russell Caher Cody the & EL A A Bethel Vanderbilt Vandebilt Jalin Caners Reyer Commodoren

Alfredo de Oro Sets New Three Cushion World Record

Alfredo de Oro established a new world record in three cushion billiards by scoring 50 points in 38 innings during a championship match in St Louis. The prior record was 36 points in 36 innings by Frank Day. De Oro’s feat occurred in the second block of the match with August Kicekhefer, who later logged 36 points in a session. The final block was to be completed the following night. while Joe Carney’s 50 in 31 innings in Denver in 1912 is noted, it wasn’t in a championship match.

Chicago Alfredo de Oro Frank Day New Orleans de Ore St. Louis August Kicekhefer Stinnings Joe Carney Denver de Oro

Johnston Heads List of the Tennis Players

New York December 3 Members of the executive commission of the United States National Lawn Tennis association met here tonight and accepted the report and listings of the ranking committee. Johnston heads the list of 100 men and Molla Bjurstedt tops the 25 women. The list will be made public Sunday. D. Wrenn said an amendment to the constitution would be offered to permit national membership for associations using public parks of major cities.

New York United States National Lawn Tennis Association William M. Johnston San Francisco Misa Molla Bjurstedt Lst KR. D. Wrenn

Billy Smith to Spend Winter in Atlanta with Crackers Return

Bill Smith manager of the Crackers for three seasons will be back in Atlanta for the winter next week. It is possible Bill and Hack Eibel may be involved in a new amusement venture together.

Bill Smith Crackers Atlanta Bill Hack Eibel

Sparr Named Virginia Captain for 1916 Team

Charlottesville December 2 Harold Sparr of Memphis Tennessee has been elected captain of the Virginia eleven for 1916. He has played fullback for the past two years.

Charlottesville iSneclay Harold Sparr Memphis, Tenn Virginia

Atlantans urged not to encourage begging

The Associated Charities calls on Atlanta residents to use judgment in giving money and donations. It warns beggars are created by easy profits from giving and urges the public to refuse small doles and direct people to Wise benevolence to combat the beggar problem.

Ime Associated Charities Atlanta

Insurance Men Gather for Year End Dinner

Insurance executives will celebrate success at a dinner Friday night led by Nasbyilis who once served as deputy Insurance commissioner. The gathering marks a year with notable incidents in fire and accidents framed as temperance efforts within insurance circles.

Tamerance Toopssud Hanager St Nasbyilis Senge Ene

Welchone Slated to Succeed Dunn in Texas League

President Joe Gardner of the Dallas club announces Josh Dunn will not manage the Giants in the 1916 pennant race. Carey Welchonce, former Atlanta Crackers captain and two time Southern League batting leader, is eyed as Dunn’s successor after receiving release from the Crackers. Gardner expects to finalize the deal soon amid ongoing talks.

Joe Gardner Dallas Clib Texas Ledeyle Josh Dunn Lie “Giants Gardner Carey Welchonce Atlanta Crackers Dunn Welchonce The Crackers Texas

Rabbit Curry Named Captain of Vanderbilt Commodores

Nashville Tennessee December banquet names “Rabbit” Curry as captain of the Vanderbilt Commodores football team. Curry, from Marlin Texas, has played three seasons and served as quarterback this past year.

Rabbit” Curry Vanderbilt Nashville Tenn Caly Rabbit" Curry Vander Commodore Curry Marlin Texas Spe

At The Theaters LAL Forsyth Matinee and Evening

At the Forsyth today George Damerel Edward Hume and Myrtle Wall star in Permortation a daring musical comedy with Milo and Hyman Adler Co in a comedy sketch Belly Blanche and a chorus of Broadway favorites. Ju songs and dance offerings accompany the program with several artists. Next week's all star bill includes Gordon Highlanders Morton Moore and Howard's ponies in rare performances.

Lal Une Forsyth Forsyth George Damerel Edward Hume Myrtle Wall Milo Hyman “Adler Munger George HH. Hickman Gordon Ighlanders Morton and Moore Howard

Mr Grex of Monte Carlo at Grand Theatre

Atlantans will have another opportunity today to view Theodore Roberts in Mr Ur ex of Monte Carlo a lavish depiction of romance adventure and intrigue. Paramount news pictures and Pathe war set pieces will also be shown with benefits for French and Belgian war sufferers.

Reatest Pathe

Atlanta Building Permits Rise as Year Progresses

Atlanta city records show building permits totaling 87 455 dollars in early days of November with 49118 for pets issued Friday. Larger permits worth 29000 and total for month 74000 point to brighter year end. aim is 221000 to balance 1915 with 1914 before January 2. Milestones include Lakewood permits 17000 and Southeastern Fair site barns 19000, plus railroad warehouse 10000 and a two story brick mercantile at 91 Peachtree.

Smm Ber Lakewood George la. Clayton Atlanta and West Point Railroad Milton Avenue Belt Line Lowenstein Investment Company Peachtree Street Sherif Lunceford United States Fidelity and Guaranty com +pang Peachtron Heights Demorest Avenue Southeastern Fair Association G A. Clayton Lowenstein Inventment Company

Real estate optimism grows in Atlanta market

Mr Moore predicts an opening local market as prosperity returns after the wars effects. He urges real estate agents to act now, noting improving home sales and investments and a positive outlook for upcoming activity.

Moore Atlanta

Property Transfers and Deeds Across Atlanta in 1914-1916

A detailed list of warranty deeds, mortgage notes, quitclaims, and related transfers in Atlanta from 1914 to 1916. Entries name buyers, sellers, parcel descriptions, and dates, including properties on Ponce de Leon, Trinity, West Third, and South Pryor streets, with figures ranging from small lots to multi-thousand dollar estates. The record also notes mortgage loans, bonds, and building permits tied to the referenced properties.

Once de Leon Malcolm E .Turner Warner H. Camp Ponce de“Leon Avenue F. M. Coker Sable McAdams Charing T. Printup D._ . Printup H. Ho Same McMilnn R. Bryant Bre Mian Lydie A. Bryant Bryant Malcolm E. Tatngr Currier Street Board of Missions and Church Extension The United Synod of the Evangelinsl Lutheran Church South English Lutheran’ Church of the Redeem- OF Trinity Avenue Ggelda, Place Laserxliexsixas Love Affsetion George T. Bradley Corsten Bradley Gorrton Street Sucheld Avenue Kirkwood Avenue Fischer Charles D. Hurt Mary G. Hurt Fllew N Joseph Povantha George Warn Hot East Cairo Street Poland Treat Nathanial H. Bullock Charles F. Morris Abv Smith abv Smith street, 50x103. Movembur 13, 1916, #6,50—Chauncey Smith to J. Oglesby Poplar Circle Inman Park Methodiat Parsentage Oglesby, Jr Fulton Leans and Trust Company Bamoe Alde Martin Street Little Street Sama Hollywood Cemetery Company F. Moune Hollywood Carrie & Pointer Leute C Adler West Fourteenth Street Almer Carter T. Spruits Axie R. Crocket Common Avenue F. OG Reynolay J. W. Without Howell's Mill Road Foster Street H. F. Chambieus Et al Emory University Brogkwant Park Peachtrer Road Jefe SR. Kelso Decatur Howell Imon S. Seux, Jr Motts HE. Arneld Ehicenel Aireet Robert F. Spain C. L. Swiney Gammon Avenue B. L. Gowan J. H. Chapman Southeast Corner Inn Campbellton Road

Cost Of Local Want Ads In The Constitution

Classified ad rates shown for Atlanta insertion rules. Ads must run at least two days and cannot be placed by phone. Ads require payment on publication day, with courteous operators guiding customers. Includes have a telephone directory and four Want ads per issue, aiming to be most effective for readers.

Linsertion Entehte Atlanta SION Sampa Florida Liberal Commission Tampa United States EF. White Forsyth Bastian Bron Ntr Uberal Arddress Salon Mgr Meeker Aav. Co. Ince Joplin Jewel Tea Company Auburn Avs Jargent Refiner Taman Menag Mr. Bord Salisman Georgia Adaree Htah Constitution Peiseman Constitut

Reconstruction of a One-Story Brick Dwelling Project

A drafting record lists Ing Henta Reid as architects for Mackie Construction Company and Self Hne as contractors. The project involves a one story brick dwelling on Milten Avenue near W P railroad, with budget notes of 2,250. The entry records the boulevard address and indicates completion of a basic dwelling in a local construction sequence.

Ing Henta & Reid Mackie Construction Company W. P Milten Bouces HD Cale Shelverton Dey

Lost and Found items with rewards offered in West End ads

A chaotic column of lost and found notices lists stolen goods and rewards. Items include lap robes, a yellow horse cover, buggy whips, a 1916 Ford, a cat shack absorber, a diamond ring, fur gloves, a pointer dog, a Boston bulldog, a gold Elgin ladie watch, a fur collar, and a red child’s sweater. Contact James T. McCrorey or local West End addresses for rewards.

Woodward Avenue Barnens Auburn Avenue Lcense Tech James T._McCrorey Woodland Gay Earat Tifany Cetting Davison-Paxon-dickes Riche Kress Whitehall Davison-Paton-Stoken Brown & Allen's C. S. King Ashby Shest Gardon Uost Healey Marietta Street Ledy Fifth Street Strand Theater Cone Can Ivy Bok Rewara Ladier Lee and Ashby Streets West End

Obscure Classified Mentions Mix Maternity and Services

A garbled classifieds page lists private maternity homes for infant adoption in Tabig and Windpor, a German secret whiskey claim, dressmaking schools, hair parlors, and legal ads. The jumble mentions contact details and multiple businesses in Atlanta, including Main 9935 and Main 1421 J, with attorney firms Brewster Howell & Heyman and Dorsey in Kiser Building.

Whitehall Main Carnegie Peachtree Street Main Springs

HELP WANTED Multiple positions in stores and offices

Help wanted notices advertise clerical and commercial roles. Listings seek bookkeepers, shipping clerks, stenographers, barbers, printers, sales agents, and representatives. Several firms offer training, commissions, and opportunities across Atlanta Tampa Joplin and other cities with varying pay and requirements.

Empire Joel Hunter C. Poa Price

Situation Wanted Advertisements From The Constitution

A collage of early 20th century classified notices seeking work. Entries include an electrical engineer seeking superintendent roles, a photographer and office worker offering executive ability, a 26 year old married man seeking a stock clerk post, a theatrical manager seeking public-facing work, and multiple stenographers, salesmen, and general laborers offering services. Includes addresses and payment terms for placing ads.

Atock Sainor General Merchandise Hox Care Constitution S. Hfraderie W. Peachtran Addrews N.C Prederic Peachtrest Dexiion Ians Cane L. Morrin Tri Mubic Blbert Trini Wredsic W. Benentre Good Country Care Conmitteview Cave Cara Cor Cail Ivy Aaslatant Acd Eee

Situations Wanted Ad Rough and Fragmented

Fragmented situation wanted ad with misspelled lines and scattered phrases seeks female sales or agents. Mentions Booker F Washington, Prince La6, and Hopkins in a garbled listing for permanent employment and sales work.

Booker F Weasnington Prince

HELP WANTED MALE AGENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

A dense cluster of help wanted notices from a historical newspaper page. Listings cover male agents seeking prospects for publishing outfits and door sales, salesmen, bookkeepers, stenographers, clerks, chauffeurs, engravers, jewelers, and delivery roles. Also female solicitors, government positions, and teaching agent opportunities. Locations include Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, Alexandria, Rochester, and Raymond. Several ads promote training materials and employment prospects with pay ranges and requirements.

H. F. Box Montgomery Ala Raymond Suizeon and Smalh Manufacturing Otters Sinai Haymond Georgia Nes Alexandria Allonia Franklin Institute Rochester New York Lee Young Avanta G. Semple Frankiin Inute J. Hochester Saimple Frankile Actitute Dept Hochester Alabama American Trust_hide Birmingham Apuly He.g. Sen Ux Americ Healey Bok Isaaeth Bo Wpb Senanttalion

SITUATION WANTED CLASSIFIED NOTES AND ADS

A collage of 1920s classified ads seeking female stenographers bookkeepers and housework. notes on wages addresses and training including Ivy 3572 H-193 Ion and Constitution care. entries for educational offers shorthands scholarships and musical instrument sales. mixed notices from Atlanta vendors and job seekers with references and hours. The page lists positions from white experienced stenographers to a widow offering light housework and a national employment clearinghouse.

Ivy Prattiun Sears Mahi Burke Onue Care Addruss

FOR SALE AND WANTED AT ATLANTA FURNITURE EXCHANGE

Classified style listing items for sale and wanted notes. Includes used furniture like gas ranges and desks, radio and appliance mentions, and various contact names and addresses. Advertises credit plans, auction services, and cash offers, with scattered incomplete details across the jumble.

Poultry Seed and Pet Stock Advertisements Mixed

Classified notice fragment listing overstocked poultry items including White Leghorns pullets and roosters, value exchanges for other stock, dogs Spitz puppies, and miscellaneous seed and plant ads. Also notes a Smith Premier typewriter trade request and Velvet Beans for sale with incomplete contact details.

Huyton Avenue Atlanta Lewis Fist Planta Colton Cleveland Wanamaker Redding Lotsa Soc Sau Fur View Farm Pale Rhodes Mretiors Ais

Berkshire Hogs and Dairy Cattle for Sale at Kalama Yard

Livestock listing highlights Berkshire hogs not to overspend on fancy stock, with mature sows open gilts and service boars. Also promotes Palmetin cows and white face cattle with calves, Holstein heifers, and grade 1 dairy stock. Horse and vehicle ads note a young quiet horse and a stylish two-year-old horse for sugar trips at Klock Yards.

Berkshire

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lady Wayne Tech High G. Vowell Tennessee United Ghiat Troy, N.Y Superior Motor Trucks E. G. Willingham’s Sons Cunard Liverpool Cameronia Saxonia Fae Ee Glasgow Wari Company N.Y Loca Agen EE Vandy Cohen Billy Smith Sparr Welch Dallas Keith Vaudevilie Mr. Grex Monte Carlo East Elynth Street Ida Cramer Property Tranefres Adams Ben Graham Chestnut Shunt Walnut Etreut Annie FB Yangaton John D. Muldrew Madison “Avenues Fulton County J. B. Fallaira Seta Avenue TL. W. Jones Colonial Trust Company Atlante Avenue South Boulevard Lottie C. Taylor Savings Bank Peachtree Heights Lakeview Avenue Clingman G. Fennett BH. D. Kennedy L. P. Provost West Fifth Street Joseph A. Freedman G. Waters Loomis Avenue Hogan Street John W. Bennett A. F. Kendrick Malcolm MH Turner John B. Daniel Ponce de Leon Avenue John Daniel Malcolm BH. Turner Moler Barber College Tuckte Street Hanning Barber College Whitewall Street Auto Preferred Ford Maxwell Overland Dodge Rouse Southern Sales Corporation Austell Armctar Gates Carey Gow Comsdleu Me ‘Mape Booker, T. Washington Outfit J. L. Phillipa Publishing Company North Pryorst Byrd & Co Haglehurst Addren Midiwad Bupply Company Stud ~ Louis Cees Binotlee Hxchang Zego-L Hitt Grant Ivy Sith Ebore ACME Ageney Healey_building South Atlantic Walton Foster's Axcy Atl Chamber of Commerce Atlantas Searish Cty Simplex Mitchell Atreat Saul Hever Weed Tt Wil Bergen G. BD. J. Care Atlanta Rebuilt Furniture Exchange Farvalesteul A. Martin Matater B.adartanck Uate Forsyth Sheet Underwood Typewriter Peters SA Wisaipie Dunval Haverty Bargatn P.O M. D. Young Ashland Avenue Jellico Vestiatre Defor Tex— Limontils Collura Lropsy Remedy Company Avants Bos Conauiturion BW. Smith W. Peachtres Bulvy Curad Holbrook McKenzie Bice
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