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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1915

Page

12

Social Items Busy Guest Visits and Family News

Mrs Donald Gilley of Chihuahua Mexico visits Mrs TS Mitchell on Juniper Street. Mr and Mrs Bun Hill and their Columbus children stay several days in the city. Mrs James L. Dargan of Jackson ville is hosted by Mr and Mrs Martin Dunbar. Mrs Walter Keenan convalesces at home after two weeks ill. Mrs Hubert S. Wessels leaves for Chicago after the death of her nephew Thurter Sacer son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sweet of Chicago, a Virginia Military Institute student at Lelington. Miss Virginia Irene Cook of Minneapolis arrives to visit her grandmother Mrs Virginia Conyers at the Georgian Terrace. Mrs W Himergon hosts a matinee for Mr and Mrs John Culertaon of Bloomington, guests of Mr and Mrs Woods White. Mr Ots Evatt, long ill at home in North More.

Donald Gilley Chihuanua Mexico TS Mitchell Juniper Street Bun Hill Children of Columbus City Walter Keenan Hubert S Wessels Chago Thurter Sacer Charles Sweet Chea Lelington Virginia Military Institute Viginia Irene Cook Winneapolia Virginia Conyers Georgan Terrace W Himergon John “Culertaon Bloomington Woods Ots Evatt Lome North

Moore Will Speak Here Tuesday Night At Central Church

W Blanchard Moore, noted traveler and lecturer, will deliver an illustrated stereopticon lecture at the Central Congregational church Tuesday night at oclock. He will recount a trip in Liberia with pictures from great risk and expense, under the Atlanta Woman’s Club educational committee. Proceeds benefit mountain children education.

W Blanchard Moore Central Congregational Church Darkest Russi

Confederate Veterans Aid Bill Introduced in Congress

Representative Fatopina of Louisiana introduced a bill seeking an aggregate appropriation of 700000 dollars for the aid of homes for Confederate veterans. The proposal outlines funding to support veteran housing and related welfare efforts across eligible facilities.

Washington Fatopina Louisiana

Will Redouble Efforts Ring Battles Scored Today For Stamp Sale

Today marks the final street sale of Red Cross Christmas seals. The 4d Men in charge hope for a strong finish as volunteers including high school and Washington seminary girls work alongside All Saints Episcopal Church choir and Miss Nell Lavender plans a 4 pm street performance at the Strand Theatre. Dr Swanson and Anti Tuberculosis staff organize four committees with many names noted. many workers join the effort. The event features children performers, a Wiluhs club circle, and extensive volunteer lists across local schools and churches.

Red Cross Wiss Nell Lavender Strand Theater All Saints Episcopal Church Belle Isle W & Arnaud Washington Seminary Onerry Woodberrys School Anti Tuberculosis Association Dra George Mizell Dr Swanson Caroline Wilborn Gertrude Tarard Mary Potter Pauline Bramlett Corrier Thornton Mabel Crawford Nell Ballard Teresa Thrower Telline Thrower Lulan Lupo Thet Torweiler Gertrude Beckham Edna Push Sage Lampkin Corrine Briggs Burt Williams Mary Belle Cherry Vabel Furt Martie Duffy Ethel Power Elizabeth Johnson Mary Mendenhall Lucille Daly Vee Strickland Mary Lees Turner

Old Dances Will Not Come Back Says Miss Coates

Miss Rosa Coates arriving at Hotel Windsor with dancing partner Leopold Wickland declares waltz and two step will not return They will present modern dance demonstrations at teas and dinner dances hosted by the Tedmont Driving Club during the holidays Coates is a noted dancer who has visited Atlanta and starred in Otis Skinner's production Kismet accompanied by her brother Mr W Coates of New Orleans.

Rosa Coates Hotel Winecolt Leopold Wickland Misa Coates Coates Newor

Philosophers Endorse Velvet Joe On Tobacco Tribute

A fragment from a 19th century commentary notes Velvet Joe’s tobacco tribute and cites Stevenson, Bulwer Lytton, Carlyle, and Thackeray praising smoking. It argues tobacco fosters domestic happiness and social ease, listing several writers who praised pipes and the reflective conversation they inspire.

Joe Velvet Joe Ste Robert Louis Stevenson Marcy Bulwer Lytton Carlyle Losis Thackeray Earth Tehareo

Gates Visits Atlanta for Moonshine Data

Acting Internal Revenue Commissioner David A Gates visited Atlanta to discuss moonshine problems and the dope issue with local revenue offices. He noted no blame on agents and emphasized the need for improved Harrison act enforcement and federal state cooperation to root out operators.

Internal Revenue David A Gates Washington Mets Harrison Bareotic Gates

Firemen Busy Answering Alarms in Atlanta

The Atlanta fire department fought four shingle roof fires shortly after noon yesterday. All were extinguished. Chief W.B. Cody said shingle roofs cost the city about 20 060 a year, with wooden shingles causing the most trouble and costing roughly 10 090 annually. He advocated abolishing shingle roofing in Atlanta.

WB Cody Atlanta Cody

When UGA and Normal School adjourn for holidays

Athens students prepare for holiday break as the University of Georgia ends classes on December 2 and resumes January 2, while the State normal school begins vacation December 21 and returns January 4. Also promotes advance ticket sales for The Birth of a Nation with matinees daily next week.

Athens University of Georgia State Normal School Taby Cobb

Birth of a Nation Extended in Atlanta Run

Atlanta theater extends Birth of a Nation engagement for six more days due to high demand. Thousands who saw it earlier praised the film and music drama, prompting rearranged bookings and a longer run to accommodate eager audiences.

Atlanta Wation Thtlanta Theater Ompinally Seth Corepany — Citis

Hoosier Cabinets Move Fast on Constitution Ads

A carload of Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets sold in one week through Constitution advertsing. The Wd Matthews Furniture Company announced the Hoosier club opening on Saturday December 4 exclusively in The Constitution. Demand from Atlanta women and readers from across the region spurred inquiries, including from Little Rock Arkansas, with delivery possible on $1 down. The ad campaign proves highly effective.

Atlanta Little Rock Ark

Antonio Must Prove His Good Citizenship in Tampa Case

Antonio faces a City Police Court judge on a false pretense charge after allegedly buying shoes on credit with a misrepresented payer. The judge ordered Antonio to show 30 days of good conduct by paying debts, including those in Atlanta, or the case will be dropped upon return.

Ye Antonio Tampa Jonason Antonio Fred Stewart Company JP Leonard W J Lever Jr Leonard Veart Fuxere Jones Jones Lever Jude Santonio Johnson Atlanta

Indictments Return Against Frank Clark and Villard

Fulton grand jury returns three indictments. Robert Frank, operator of the Fortus hotel on Forsyth near West Hunter, indicted for running a disorderly house and jailed on $500 bond after three former occupants testified. John Clark, a bondsman, faces two counts for shooting at Arthur Fope at Piedmont and Decatur, and for carrying a pistol without license. A W Villard, shot at by Bacon Jr in the Empire Safe Building, indicted for assault with intent to murder. Bacon’s prior action is noted as he claims Villard entered his office and began beating his wife before Bacon shot five times.

Fulton Grand Jury Robert Frank Forth Hotel Fortsyth Street West Hunter Atea Clark Arthur Fope Piedmont Avenue Decatur Street A. W. Villard Oy SW Bacon Jr Latters Empire Safe Uesault Villard Bacon Villard Willand Bacon

Uncle Sam Oil Company expands Cushing holdings amid high oil price push

The Uncle Sam Oil Company announces heavy capital raise and expansion across the Great Cushing field and a new lease near Boston Oil Pool. It plans 10 000 barrels per day production, 6–10 new drills, and a 165 mile pipeline linking refineries Tulsa and Cherryvale while touting vast land and leases, stock allotments, and a potential $250 per barrel crude price amid war demand.

Uncle Sam Oil Company Great Cushing Oil Field Arkansas River Boston Oil Pool Ross O. and Gas Maddie Eile Company Cushing Els Dittle Tulsa Cherryvale Tulsi Iowa Nebras Missouri Kansis Oer Tech Ino Avery Vale Tulse Pawnes County Bartiesville Rostan

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