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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
4
The vaudeville gala at the Atlanta Theater promises a high class amateur program with 40 acts including dances light opera and dramatic sketches. The event supports the Industrial Home for the Blind with a major sketch by Traffles fan Warfield and a tribute to the late Richard Vans.
Julian Heynolds presents a tuneful musical comedy featuring 225 performers in Atlanta with six couples dancing and a Spanish dance by a debutante. A unique overture, two by two march through the aisles, and curtain rise mark the first act while proceeds benefit Industrial Home for the Blind.
Moora Memorial Presbyterian pastor Dr ARF Holderby railed against churchgoers seeking amusement during worship and scolded ministers who entertain congregations. He warned it would be better to turn churches into theaters and urged better attention to God’s worship despite widespread poor attendance.
A burglar, likely a sartorial connoisseur, rifled George R. Wright’s wardrobe at Mr Maishts apartments 22 Laat Ethe. He left a three pair lines of silk scarves, three plain pairs, silk handkerchiefs, monogrammed items, men’s shoes, silk ribbon, and a gold chained watch among the chests and chests. The intruder also took a necktie and several Gil Isitars from the chest beside a handsome watch.
A visiting Australian Boy Scout company, led by Captain A. Bader, tours Atlanta this week to compare practices with American scouts. The Australians follow American rules, avoid smoking or gambling, and use a postoffice trailing system for merit rewards. The piece notes impressive physical feats and travels, including long miles covered by scouts in three years.
A Sunday afternoon opening of a three day Sunday school institute under the Superintendents Congress of Atlanta drew a large audience at Central Congregational church. Rev W A Brown of Chicago led the address urging child conservation, contrasting the importance of training children with other major industries. Dr Marion McHi Hall presided as sessions run daily at 2 and 8 pm with speeches by Dr Brown and Dr Sims.
The First Christian Church elected LeCrow as elder for a three year term during Sundays service. The board of deacons and elders includes Robinson Cooper Moser Downing and other current leaders. twenty four men serve as deacons with one third renewed annually. The three year term group also named Summers Hall Broadway Pyles Hook Beil Ticket and Waterspoon as new deacons.
A sermon at the Fast last night by Rev A C Shuler argued that the devil is a diplomat rather than a mere tempter. He asserted the devil appears in high places, citing biblical passages to claim Satan can rival divine wisdom and power.
East Point voters will choose three council members and a recorder in a Tuesday election. Candidates include C Hutchinson JP Cochran and several others, with two running on a commission-for-government platform.
The marriage of Lula J Harris to Mr Yancey was performed by Dr Joto White at the Second 1048 church with a few friends present. The couple will honeymoon and later stay with relatives at the Majestic house, returning by bay.
In Laurens court sessions many cases delayed by various circumstances. The docket remains long with numerous criminal matters pending, expecting to continue into the holidays as officials report ongoing proceedings and scheduling adjustments.
A high class gift frames a gunning Arsptok Jensee Rusibic affecats in sold gold francs, presented in two handsome, strong silver cases. The correct lenses fitted after the holidays without extra charge by KK Hawkes Co Opticians at 14 Whitehall Street.
Anticipating rising demand for commercial fertilizer the department of agriculture reports 14 000 900 fertilizer tags ordered for the 1919 season. Assistant Commissioner Don Hughes says grain crop demand this fall is unusually strong and orders are flowing in. Sale of cotton sack tags has also begun ahead of Christmas deliveries as Georgia steams toward another strong crop year.
Gate City lodge Me 2 Fo & A OW invites masons from the fours district to a Mason Temple meeting Tuesday evening. J LeRoy Darcat, worshipful master, sends out invitations. A large turnout from adjoining towns is expected with a ceremonial program and a banquet to honor Grand Lodge officers afterwards.
Audubon field agent James Henry Rice Jr warns Georgia that protecting insect eating birds is essential to curb boll weevil damage. He cites past crop losses, urges education on bird conservation, and argues that cultural methods alone cannot avert a cotton crisis.
Rev TW Callaway was formally welcomed tonight as the new pastor of the First Baptist Church. A union service with pastors from various denominations drew a large crowd and followed customary welcoming rites in the city.
Chief James L Beavers delivered a striking address on civic reforms in the tabernacle at Toccoa yesterday morning. A large crowd attended as he touted reform, moral cleanliness, and municipal improvements, recalling his police chief career and a past city hall remark. He returned to Atlanta at 3:30 o clock last night.
The Duan lodge of Eiks held its annual lodge of sorrow in the afternoon in commemoration of deceased brethren. Hightower Bsq gave the eulogy and Captain O' Davin spoke on Eikdom. Large attendance by Bika and friends. One member died this year. L. Perry and others on the list of absent members include John K. Keith Abe Bashinski D G Rice and Canty C Hooks.
A dated health ad promotes Jacobs Liver Salt for digestive issues claiming fatigue headaches and biliousness stem from constipation and fermentation. It warns against harsh laxatives like calomel and urges taking Jacobs Liver Salt before breakfast to gently flush and stimulate natural elimination. The ad credits Dr Charcot and markets Jacobs Pharmacy Atlanta.
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