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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1915

Page

14

Westerners Settle on Georgia Farms

Twenty families from Ulingis farm districts near Chicago reached Albany Georgia and settled on twenty 40 acre Dougherty county farms six miles east of Albany. Each farm includes a dwelling barn outbuildings horse wagon cow chickens and initial improvements. The colonists, arriving by two tourist cars, will be joined by about thirty more settlers as readiness grows for 1910 crops.

Mians Ulingis Chicago Albany Dougherty County H. W. Johnson Lanmer Seluis Gickens

Auto Accident Victim Had Been Arrested for Speeding in Americus

In Americus Georgia, a fatal automobile collision occurred after prior speeding arrests. The victim and involved parties include named individuals from Atlanta with citations and a civil action docket referenced. Affected parties faced fines and ongoing legal considerations related to speeding charges and the crash context.

Americus

Live Stock Train Stops Week Schedule in Georgia Coast

A special train tour in Georgia showcasing live stock equipment and interest visits continues this week. Stops listed include Brunswick Claxton Lyons Mt Vernon Cordele Americus Preston and other towns along the Georgia Coast and Piedmont routes. Travel times vary from 5 to 8 am with multiple mornings.

Ise State College of Agriculture Mulro Georgia Blackshear Hometvalle Quitman Thomasville Cairo Mt. Vernon Ab- Toyatle Cordele Amer Wos Sp Stermber Preston Assta Tp Om

Prominent Socialist Speaks Here Tonight at Red Men's Wigwam

The socialist candidate for vice president, Haury, will lecture at 86 Central avenue Red Men's Wigwam tonight on socialist principles. Admission is 10 cents, but able unemployed attendees may join free by contacting Atlanta socialists. The series continues next week with speakers George R. Kirkpatrick of Iowa and Walker of New York, dates announced.

M O Sexet Mnayor Milwaukee Haury Poeuliat Central Avenue Atlanta George R. Kirkpatrick Towa Wall Be

Lehmann to Address Atlanta Endeavor Societies

Kart Lehmann, secretary of the Endeavor Society, will address Atlanta’s Great Christian Endeavor at Velie on Tuesday evening at Central Presbyterian Church. His talk centers on the upcoming H South Endeavor convention in July with over one thousand delegates from twelve southern states expected to attend.

Kart Lehnum Uired Seuety Christian Eidesvor Atlanta Christian Endeavor Velie On Sea Central Presbyterian Church Lehmann H-South Endeavor

Riddle and City Council Roundup in Recent Issues

The excerpt combines an Alderman Maddox riddle about law and power with a city council report. It notes the council adopting the election report, county board opposition to park uses for schools, a new board of health member, a reduced beer saloon license, underpass plans near Lakewood, and a public hearing on an ordinance regulating alcohol.

James William Maddox Ita County Board 18 Council Waard University High Piedmont Park Seowid AHAR Miteren Jot WeCord Southern Railroad Mivor Street Lakewood McCord White Unthe Peacock

Evander Ginn Speaks at Rotary on Electricity Use

Evander H. Ginn addresses the Rotary Club on applying electricity to commercial and home use, with emphasis on Atlanta siting. The luncheon meeting at the Winecoff Hotel begins at 1 pm, with Rotary wives arranging a prize essay contest about electricity and the home. Proceeds assist Christmas fundraising via a dime-saving bank.

Epecim Rotary Club Evander H. Gil Atlanta Winecoft Rotary Bulletic Rotanmans

Recruiting Station Set to Break December Enlistment Records

The article notes December will likely surpass all previous months for men accepted for service. It highlights November as the peak for white enlistments in recent years and indicates ongoing preparations and growing interest at recruiting stations as the U S Army plans enlargement.

Uated

Young Girls Caught Boarding Train to Chattanooga

Four young girls aged 9 to 12 from the Home for the Friendless, 236 Highland Ave, were caught attempting to board a train to Chattanooga to “hobo.” Officers Barfield and Anderson returned them to the juvenile detention home Monday afternoon.

Chattanooga Tenn Barfield and Anderson Bear Drake Ollie Hennen Lois Sould Margaret McDaniel

Peace Society urges president to curb armament push

In Atlanta the Peace Society met and elected officers for the coming year while adopting resolutions urging the president to withhold encouragement of larger armies and navies. The group, led by Dr Lyman Hood as president and Dr A J Hall as executive director, calls for restraint not justified by national safety or defense.

Atlanta Peace Society E. Lyman Hood Universal Brotherhood

Wild Bill Williams Surrenders to Officer in Georgia

Macon Georgia December report says Wild Bill Williams famed moonshiner turns himself in to Deputy Marshal Frank Stiley to begin serving a sentence for whisky manufacture. A prior witness was found murdered and a warrant for Williams on a new charge related to that death is noted by Shawin sheriff. He has previously served time in federal prison.

Macon Wild Elf Walliams Georgia Tuele Sam Wild Bill Jane Bajawin County Frank I. Stiley Shim Ajawin Wiliams Une

Free Night School Registration Opens for Winter Term

Georgia Tech’s free night school opened registration Monday for the winter term starting next Monday December 13. Dean Prof J N G Nesbit says there is a long list of new applicants and capacity attendance is anticipated. Registration runs through Thursday this week.

Georgia School of Technology Tech J. N. G. Nesbit Mather Ga. Tech J. N. Nesbit Deas

Clark Bound Over on Charge of Shooting at Chauffeur

Clark a professional bondsman was bound over by Recorder Jobson with a $200 bond after a shooting incident involving taxi driver Arthur Tape who was being transported to the station. Pope alleged Clark threatened to kill him. authorities found a recently fired gun in a restaurant area. Pope had arranged bond payment through his lawyer. payment occurred Monday morning.

Clark Jobson Arthur Tape Pope Piedmont Avenue Neleatur Piedmont Snow Fope

Pinkertons Sued For False Arrest In Alabama Case

J. J. Hayden filed a suit Monday against the Pinkerton National Detective agency seeking 5005 damages. He alleges he was arrested in Alabama on forgery charges at the Pinkertons’ instigation, though he claims he had not been in Chicago since 1911.

J. J. Hayden Pinkerton National Detective Agency Hayden 5. A. Boorstein Alabama Cage Chicago

Pastor Lovett Delivers Farewell Sermon in Louisville Ga

Reverend J. M. Lovett, longtime Methodist pastor in Louisville, Georgia, preached his farewell sermon as he prepares to leave for a new appointment in Jesup. He is highly regarded across denominational lines, and is noted as brother to Dr. W. Lovett of Atlanta, editor of The Western Advocate.

Louisville Specia J. M. Lovett Methodist Church Jesup

Louisville Barber Shoots Self in Despondent Act

Lowavine Ga December 6. Flint, a barber, killed himself at 3 o clock with a .38 pistol. He had been ill a long time and his condition caused despondency. He leaves a wife and two children.

Lowavine Flint Gelock

Dalton Bailiff Found Unconscious Near Rome

A. T. Gilbert, a Dalton bailiff, was found unconscious with a fractured skull half a mile east of Rome after a Sunday afternoon assault. May Sailor, the accompanying witness, identified Stanley Horne and J. B. Shelton as two attackers. Carl Shelton was later arrested. Gilbert was robbed of his watch, pistol, and money, with none confessing.

Rome A. T. Gilbert Gilbert May Sailor Trineed Stanley Horne J. B. Shelton Carl Shelton J. B Shelton Ft Ig Ceri Shelton Second Avenue Chattanoosa

Red Cross Seals Sale Aims High On Opening Day

Sale on first day of Red Cross seals proves successful with early returns. Julian V Boehm praises Atlanta Woman's Club for energetic work and notes Georgia Tech band, Witches Club and Pan-Hellenic society aiding drive. Officials and volunteers report to Piedmont Motel for today amid strong community turnout and hopeful fund-raising prospects.

Red Cross Julian V. Boehm Ad Men's Club Atlanta Woman's Club Georgia Tech Witches’ Club Pan-Hellenic Society Piedmont Amelia Smith Tmallle Cross Aman Milton Arrowemi Matyex Anderson Howard Burnell Mak Smith Pobey Mix Co W. Heery HK. Gunhy Woza Speer Mendba Lowery Witches' Chub

Railroads Confront Higher Wages for TenHour Workday

New Orleans dispatch reports railroads nationwide facing higher wage demands for enginemen and freemen under a tenhour day for cars and eight for freights. Charles Barham of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway testified before Special Examiner Disque at a Senate hearing on southeastern freight rates amid sugar trade concerns. The session, lasting hours, focused on operating costs and rate defenses as discussions continue with possible adjournment to follow in Washington.

New Orleans United States Charles Barham Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Southeastern Barham J. B. Duke Washington Southern Railway Waldo Eartiera Disque Toomorrow

Preparedness Fought by Maryland Pacifists

Baltimore December resolution by Maryland Peace party Women's Peace party and American League to Limit Armament urges government to manufacture its own munitions and objects to rapid expenditures for ships and guns amid calls for preparedness, noting the nation faces dire consequences.

Baltimore Maryland Peace Party Women’s Peace American League Furene

Itch Breakout Cured by Cuticura in Two Weeks

Mrs Bkollie Rushing of Tyreltown Mississippi reports two cases of skin eruptions in her family cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment. A boy with widespread itching slept poorly while the girl’s scalp eruptions disappeared in two weeks. Free skin book on request by mail order.

Abe Mire Bkollie Rushing

Sprayberry Did Hot Confess to Murder Says W S Howard

Congressman William Schler How ard states that Dr. Brite Sprayberry who died before his trial did not make an affidavit linking John H. Ormer to the killings of the wealthy Sprayberry couple. The document, produced by attorney for Sprayberry, details alleged theft and conspiratorial claims tied to the November death.

William Schler Howard Washington Brite Sprayberry William H. Sprayberry John H. Ormer Sprayberry Toward Canple Ozmer Old Sprayberry W. H. Sprayberry Salt Dawn Osmer H. Gamer A. Sprayberry Joann Ormer W. J. Sprayberry John Hi. Oumer John H. Oumeyr Wetter B. M. Spratberry Simpson LT. White Getery Public

Dodd to Address Tonight's Meeting of Wire Society

H C Dodd, superintendent of installation of the Western Electric Company, Chicago, arrives in Atlanta to deliver an address before the Telephone and Telegraph Society of Atlanta. The meeting at Chamber of Commerce hall will feature Dodd as the main speaker with Western Electric overseeing arrangements. Vocal and instrumental music will be provided by two quartet teams.

H.C. Dodd Western Electric Company Chicago Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Society of Chamber of Commerce Hall Western Electric Dodd

Alleged Blind Tigers Fined by Recorder

Defendants brought to trial after liquor raids by policemen were heavily fined by Judge Johnson yesterday. Evidence showed large quantities of liquor seized at 6 Pratt and 130 Decatur streets. Recorder Johnson fined Florine Man cum and Louise Reed $25.75 each and Henry Parks $59. Fines were later reduced by half to sin no more.

Johnson Waller Pratt Decatur Streets Man‘cum Louise Reed Henry Parks

Uncle Sam Oil Company touts 10 to 70 percent stock advance

An extensive prospectus claims strong growth and high future crude output at the Uncle Sam Oil Company. It details large land holdings in Oklahoma and Kansas, multiple refineries and pipelines, and plans to expand drilling to boost production to thousands of barrels daily. The ad invites readers to invest now ahead of a December 15 stock increase, claiming solid earnings potential and anti monopoly goals.

Uncle Sam Qil Company Canital Great Cushing Boston Oil Pool Uncle Sam Oil Company Middle West Dein Pbis Cushing Atx Tulsa Cherryvale Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas Wanda Cheeryvale Tulse Henin Billoan Shold Pawnee County Deen Bartlesville Boston Oir Ith Basta Aris Jmy Ainele Sam Oil Company Tha Unele Sam Oil Company Pra Ble Mercantile Kansas City

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