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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1915

Page

6

Social items note visitors and guests at colleges and forts

Miss Marjorie Reynolds spends weekend with cousin Miss Lee Sheney at Brenau College Gainesville. Mrs Z L Fitzpatrick of Thomaville stays at the Piedmont. Mrs Russell C Johnson and Miss Sula Johnson visit Bra Johnson's brother Major A B McBride, commanding officer at Fort Hunt near Washington. They are enjoying the gaieties.

Marjorie Reynolds Lee Sheney Brenau, College Gainesville Z. L Fitzpatrick Thomanville Piedmont Russell C. Johnson Sula Johnson Bra. Johnson A. B. McBride Fort, Hunt Virginia Washington

Throw Away Your Old Medicines

Exclamations praise Eucapine Salve as a new scientific remedy that stops coughs colds croup and sore throat and may prevent pneumonia. It promises instant relief and comfort for all ages with quick restoration and widespread customer demand at drug stores.

No Woman Need Have Straight Lank Hair

An article extols using plain squid silverine with a Beate curling iron to achieve natural, fuller hair. It claims the method reduces dullness, adds shine, and provides a smooth, non greasy result. The piece asserts the product will become popular both locally and abroad.

Elena Ann Oo

Atlanta Social Notices Run Through Holiday Season

A long list of Atlanta residents and visitors is noted as traveling, hosting, and attending events through the holidays. Guests include Mrs. Horace Redford of Norfolk, Miss May Langford of Cedartown, and John W. Bulla of Washington, D C. Local families entertain, visitors arrive from Newnan, Pensacola, and Dublin, and school breaks bring many home for Christmas and New Year events.

Walter Keenan Horace Redford Norfolk Mirael- Born Hill May Langford Cedarton Ga George Sprin Greenwood Avenue William McKenzie Princeton N. Y George MeKkenzie Margaret Hecht Atlanta I. M. Paschinsk Dublin James Lee Reeves Madison Piedmont William I. Edmonds Davis-Fischer Sanitarium

Inman Park Girls Club Meeting This Afternoon

The Inman Park Girls Club will hold a meeting this afternoon at a 1:30 time with Mia. C Dobbs and Druid Hilts are listed among those expected.

Inman Park Girls’ Club Mia C. Dobbs Fa Druid Hilts

Greensboro High School Fire Threat Ends With Minor Damage

Greensboro Ga December 9 The fire department was called to extinguish a blaze at Greensboro High School during recess. Students were outside and unharmed. Damage to the building was very slight.

Greenaboro Greensboro High School

Increased Salaries Urged for Fire Department Officers

At the monthly firemasters meeting, captains’ pay was proposed to rise from 120 to 125 dollars and lieutenants from 106 to 110 dollars per month. Two supernumeraries were added. recommendations were sent to the council finance committee to start these raises at year’s beginning for sixteen captains and sixteen lieutenants. The new supernumeraries included H. Joyner and Home Chandler.

Letre Lst C. C. McDonald Fire Department Finance Comunnes Council H. §. Joyner WR Joyner Chandler

Miss Lavender Sings to Great Audiences at Strand Theater

Crowds fill the Strand as Miss Will Nell Lavender performs three ballads after the new film Silver Threads Among the Gold. Her Georgian background and rich voice draw large, repeat crowds, with Lavender and the film billed again for today.

Strand Theater Will Nell Lavender Rome Ass Lavender

Joy ride ends with visit to police station in Atlanta

Lola Bell Brown and Alonzo Damiel embark on a Bogey joy ride from a Decatur street meeting. They travel to the countryside behind mule power, Alonzo leaves to fetch drinks, Lola returns alone. Police seize the buggy and bring Lola to police headquarters as Alonzo regains his gear. Recorder Johnson to hear the case.

Lola Bell Brown Lola Bell Alonzo Damiel Truckdale Decatur Street Plobdins Alonzo Atlanta Lela Bell Atlante Decatur Stree Mas Brown Recorder Johnson

Case Against Bricken Postponed Thursday

Felix J Bricken Moose club manager was arraigned before Recorder Johnson on charges of keeping liquor for illegal sale. Robert Markley a moving picture actor said he bought whisky from Bricken. The case was postponed until Saturday due to the defense attorney's absence.

Felix J. Bricken Moose Club Recorder Johnson Robert Markley Bricken

Copelan Chosen to Fill Callaway’s Place on Rail Commission

The Western and Atlantic railroad commission elected ex state senator E A Copelan of Greensboro to fill Fuller Callaway’s vacancy. The body adjourned awaiting Copelan’s acceptance and will reconvene Monday at 11 if he accepts. Other members present included Harris, Murphey Candler, Hand, and Gunby Jordan. W A Wimbish was absent. Copelan awaits formal act creation before final decision.

Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission General Assembly E. A. Copelan Greenshore Fuller EB. Callaway LaGrange Copelan Tim Wimbish Callaway W. A. Wimb Copelaw Sesslon

Assault to Murder Suspect Surrenders in Columbus

Sam Wilkinson a 21 year old Columbus textile worker surrendered after claiming he murdered a man in Columbus Georgia Friday night November 26. He told Patrolman Wylie at Decatur and Bell streets he wished to be locked up and later said Hall attacked him and he killed in self defense. Authorities in Columbus were contacted and Wilkinson agreed to be transported to the station house for further questioning.

Maurder Columbus Sam Wilkinson Wylie Decatur Bell Streets Jett Wilkinson Hall

Suspected Burglar Arrested at Doerun

Doerun Ga December 9 Special The town was thrilled by a stranger arrested in Bridge Creek swamp A menaced burglar slept with plunder including razors chisels and bundles The robber gave the name EWS and refused to say more The case was turned over to Worth and Sylvester authorities for questioning

Doerun Bridge Creek Dosron Sylvester Ellie Worth Fis

Chalmers Heads Atlanta Law School Alumni

Franklin S. Chal mers was unanimously elected president of the Atlanta Law School Alumni Association succeeding Bass Stockbridge. New officers include Leonard J. Grossman as vice president Catchings Therrell as secretary treasurer Basil Stockbridge chairs the executive committee along with Al Yeates M Johnson Jr B Terrell and Robert E Lee Cone. G Bloodworth named membership chair with W W B Cole and J Walter Lecraw on the committee.

Franklin Chalmerg Atlanta Law School Alumni Association Bass Stockbridge Law School Leonard J. Grossman Catchings Therrell Basil Stockbridge al Yeates M. Jonnson B. Terrell Robert £. Lee Cone Chat

Purtell Bond Forfeited in Atlanta Court

R Purtell yesterday forfeited bond of 1800 in Judge Cate houn criminal court Atlanta. Charged with larceny of automobiles, bond forfeited after he failed to appear. Court was advised defendant ill at home amid objections by his guardian.

Catehoun Atlanta Anstamobiles Hid Guorneya Womtlenloweser Cal

Farm Demonstrator Inaugurates Schools In Thomas County

Thomasville Ga December 4 Special the stretch of the farm schools instituted by G L Proctor farm demonstrator for Thomas county who held this afternoon at Barnetts Creek school house the farmers in the neighbor hood gathering for the purpose of exchanging ideas as to farm work and crops for the coming month and also to learn from Mr Praetor something of the patent and most successful methods in planting and cultivating crop. One of these schools will be held tomorrow afternoon at Pleasant Grove school house and another on Saturday afternoon at Fredonia school house. They have occasioned much interest among the farmers of the county and wild doubles become a permanency.

Thomasville G. L. Proctor Thomas County Barnett's Creek Fredonia

Tribble backs enlarged navy plan in Washington

Representative Samuel J Tribble of Georgia’s Eighth district voiced support for the administration’s navy expansion. Speaking at the Raisigh hotel to the Georgia society of Washington he pledged to back a navy able to defend the United States against any foreign foe. He noted a shift toward preparedness while citing frontier territories Hawaii Guam the Philippines and Alaska as reasons to sustain strong naval power.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Samuel J Tribble Eighth Aigd Georgia Sociery of Raisigh Hotel William J Harris Society Tribble Georgia United States Hawaii Guam Philippine Islands Alaska

Itinerary announced for Ford peace party on Oscar II

Tentative plans for Henry Ford peace mission were revealed aboard the steamship Oscar II via wireless from Cape Race. Delegates from Norway Denmark Sweden and Switzerland are to join at various points with a goal of reaching The Hague for a non stop journey to push for global peace. The voyage was delayed by weather and the ship was four days late reaching Christiania.

Oscar II Cape Race N. F Henry Sord Christiana Norway Btockholm Chrlatlane Purpossa Ford Permisslon Sera Hague

Birth of Man draws crowds at Abani as box office rush continues

At the Abani theater in Atlanta the Birth of Man rush persists with every morning starting before dawn. The Griffith spectacle draws large crowds, leaving only a few cool seats for tomorrow and raising questions about future showings in Atlanta. Griffith insists the film will not return to smaller venues and will be shown only in first class theaters at standard prices.

Atlanta Proouurar Flan Atanta

Keith Vaudeville Presents Gordon Highlanders Act

The Gordon Highlanders from Glasgow, four musicians and dancers, join Forsythe bill with kilts and pipes. They perform a varied repertoire on many instruments and showcase original musical inventions, pleasing Scots and international audiences alike. Also featuring Howards ponies and other acts as next week’s lineup.

Glasgow Scotlan Gordon Highlanders Gordons Burns Scott Scota Avery George H. Hick Femsnha Meintyrs and Heath Zontore

Silver Threads Among the Gold at Liveway Strand

The Strand shows Silver Threads Among the Gold with tenor Richard Jom and Nell Lavender performing. A life arc from childhood to harsh times frames the picture, with a recommendation for all who enjoy fine visuals and singing.

Liveway Sf the Strand Richard J. Jom Ol¢ Axe Nell Lavender

The Golden Claw Screens at Vandetta With Star Cast

The Golden Claw presents a Fri and Sat run at Vandetta featuring Bessie Harrinesion Frank Mills and a strong supporting cast. A melodrama about a wife entangled with money and passion, the production promises sharp character draws and a moral center amid stage intrigue. Also on bill Joe Weber Lew Welds and Triangle-Levstecs offer a farce interlude with Mas Busch in feminine lead roles.

Heme Weve Bessie Truly Shattack Frank Mills Patna Golden Claw Vandetta Golden Claw Feas Joe Weber Lew Welds Indicraus ‘Tshion Eisen Hest Bnemtana Mas Busch

The Unknown Excites Grand Theater Audiences

The Grand theater presents The Unknown starring Lou Toliegen and noted performers Roberta, Dorothy Davenport, and Clements. The exhibition has drawn large crowds and strong praise for thrilling moments and standout acting, positioning it among the year's top showcases.

Grand Lou Toliegen Grand Theater Ngarn Matardey Sanda Alraady Mr. Teare Steting Roberta Dorothy” Davenport Clements Hs Famene Soreinn Legion Tansey

Atlanta Steel Company Purchase Sets Record Plant Upgrade

Atlanta Steel will undergo major additions at the Brookwood plant near the Southern Railway line after Atlanta Steel and Atlantic Steel agree to a par stock purchase of 760000. William Morris Imbrie & Co. arranged the deal for an eastern syndicate led by Ernest Woodruff, with officers Grenn Cartier and Robert Gregg to lead the new firm.

Atlanta Steel Company Ataantic Steel Company Brookwood Southern Hallway Company Georgia Wiliam Morris Imbris & Co Broadway New York Atlanta Imbrie Mr. Imprie Tharos Ernest Woodruff T.K. Grenn Charles Cartier Robert Gregg Feui Story Charles CG. Currier Thomas K. Glenn Joan B. Howe J. Bulow Campbell John N Goddard J. Carroll Payne Thomas Exgieton Hrank Iankins Jt, Tose Edgar Vaver Newark

Decatur County Tract Sold for $52,000 in Bainbridge

Bainbridge Ga December 9 Special Dr D Chason bought the J F Toler estate yesterday paying 3200 for a valuable tract sold at public outcry by the administrator. Several prominent capitalists bid, but the local physician won. The Toler estate includes thousands of acres rich in timber and turpentine, one of the most valuable tracts in this part of Georgia.

Bainbridge D Chason J. F Toler Tolar

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Capital Wilson Galt Johnson Der Joseph F. Horsley Weat Points Armand Lee Jernigan Pensacola Mrs. 2 Green Newnan Anne Bower St. Charles 'Avenue Aes Air John W. Bulla Washington, DC H Ei Bower St. Charles Avenue Marian Atchison Jennie D. Harris Macon Helen Barnes Willis Ragan James Ragan Samuel Carter Thome Warters, Ga Jsohne Campbell Harriet Stith Memphis sawMiss Eloise Huger Mobile Mrs Campbell Blanche Devine Warteis Garri Wes Tenjamin J. Buse Sixteenth Street Clara, Yancey Alzabeth Boyd Stanley Buskin S. Oyas Arthur Smart Chicago John M Mogi Am M. B. Wharton Eufaula Wilast Merrill Lucy Rakin Hemmer Carlotte Hemmer Mies Jannie D Harris Hotel Linton Fister Bretton Rall Broadway Beh Sts New York Between Uptown Ainton Chantre Eack Sarees Greensboro Miss Lavender of Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission Copelan National Bank F. S. Chalmers Ford Peace Party Keith the Golden Claw Atlantic Steel Company Decatur County Matinee Today Forsyth Christendom Blackstock, Hale & Morgan Atlanta, Ga Marietta, St Alabama Louisiana Texas Dallas FT. Worth Seaboard Air Line Railway filHe
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