Concealing Assets Charged Against Harrells in Bankruptcy Case
Judge Percy H Adams opened an inquiry into alleged concealment of at least 5000 dollars in Shrine week receipts by M J and Frank Harrell former operators of Hotels Winecoff and Ara Son. Miss Pearl Hutland testified entries were forged in guest ledgers. Debts include 189600 rental, 28000 furnishings mortgage, total claims near 79927 and 36066.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy H. Adams
H. A. Ferris
M. J
Frank Harrell
Winecoff
Ara- Son
Shrine Week
Pearl Hutland
Edshier
Harrell
Harrells
Walton Investment Company
Merriam Recovers Valuables as Detectives Nab Burglar
The Southern Ruralist president J Merriam, identifying theft at his 513 Peachtree Street home, praised city detectives after they recovered a gold watch and two pearl rings. Authorities report the burglar, a Black man, sold the items and is held at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Merriam
Southern Ruralist
Peachtree Street
Merriam
Mer
Pythians Elect Moran Head of Atlanta Lodge
Atlanta lodge No. 20 of the Knights of Pythias elected officers Monday night December 7 naming QO Moran as chancellor commander Fred Turner as vice chancellor C B Myers prelate Young H Fraser master of work A A Craig keeper of records and seal W A Jackson master of finance Charles W Lehman master of exchequer Frank Ridge inner guard Freda J Goette outer guard Cosby Swanson trustee Rev Russell K E Smith director R M Jones as Pythian castle director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
No. 20
K. of B
QO. A. Moran
Fred Turner
C. B Myers
Young H. Fraser
A. A. Craig
W. A. Jackson
Charles W. Lehman
Frank ‘. Ridge
Freda J. Goette
Devil in Amusements sermon by Sentell at Gordon Street Baptist
Rev William M Sentell continues a series on The Devil in Disguise with a sermon titled The Devil in Amusements at Gordon Street Baptist Church Sunday evening The discussion is expected to examine popularized amusements Mrs S Banerjee a former high caste Brahmin speaks at Kirkwood Presbyterian Sunday at 11 am inviting the public to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Sentell
Gordon Street Baptist Church
Mrs. Breckenridge to Speak for Suffragists in Georgia
Mrs Desha Breckenridge national suffragist leader and Henry Clay descendant will speak in Atlanta Wednesday evening under the Equal Suffrage Party of Georgia. She also plans addresses in Columbus Monday night and in Savannah for the Chatham county branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Henry Clay
Atlanta
Ogden Speaks on Unemployment at Central Presbyterian
Dr Dunbar H Ogden will deliver a Sunday sermon on The Problem of Unemployment at Central Presbyterian Church The speaker urges cheerful optimism and cooperation from employers and wage earners The morning subject will be The Prince of Life and the evening topic The Problem of Unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar H. Ogden
Central Presbyterian Church
Shipping tips from W. T. Bilder on safe remembrances
W T Bilder of the Southern Express in this city urges careful packing and labeling for remembrances. He advises ink or crayon marks, showing consignee street address and shipper details, sturdy wrappings, strong containers for fragile items, and special fragile or glass labels. He also recommends declaring contents and marking perishables, using separate handling for money and valuables, and shipping early to avoid rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Bilder
Southern Express Company
Consignee
Money Department
Grady Medical Staff Honors C S Northen in Memoriam
The Grady hospital medical staff passes resolutions mourning trustee Charles S. Northen. They praise his devotion and service, note the loss to the hospital and city, and direct copies to the family and daily press. Committee signatures from Frank H. Boland Stephen Barnett Rufus Dorsey dated 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Hospital
Charles S. Northen
Charles 5. Northen
Northen
Frank HK. Boland
Stephen ¥. Barnett
Rufus T. Dorsey
Medical Stott
Pollard Seeks Executive Clemency In Murder Case
Governor Slaton heard a petition from Pollard’s friends for pardon or parole after Pollard pleaded guilty to the 1916 Coweta murder of Jack Chappelle. The pardon commission recommended clemency, but Slaton delayed decision pending a hearing involving two co defendants Wright and Stallings, while Coweta residents testified to Chappelle’s character and Pollard’s prior good record. Also notices a December 13 1914 schedule change by N C and St L Ry listing train arrivals.
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John M. Slaton
Jack Pollard
Coweta
Jack Chappelle
Pollard
Slaton
Wright
Stallings
Coweta County
Chappelle
Prize Coupon Balloons Offer Boys Big Prize Chance
Eiseman Bros at 11-17 Whithall Street stages a prize balloon ascent giving every Atlanta schoolboy a chance to win an apparel item from a handkerchief to an overcoat. At 11 o'clock balloons sail into the air and some may be carried far by the wind, creating a marathon like chase for prizes amid much public enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiseman
Bros
Whithall Street
Atlanta
Hiseman Bros
Wall Collapse Buries Worker During Dixie Theater Remodel
A brick wall at 31 Decatur Street fell Friday morning trapping a Black laborer named Ames Walker beneath debris and fatally injuring him. Another Black worker escaped by leaping from the top of the wall, while Charles Wiltingham, also on top, leaped aside to safety as workers were remodeling the Dixie theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Street
Ames ‘Walker
Charles Wiltingham
Dixie Theater
Weather updates from local optician ads
Local ad from Jno L Moore and Sons opticians promotes thermometers and weather information. It notes the firm at 43 North Broad Street offering gifts and thermometers for accurate readings. This brief item reflects a small town advertising style and period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. L. Moore & Sons
Opticians
N. Broad
Why Scratch Resinol Stops Itch and Heals Skin Fast
Resinol Ointment relieves itching and begins healing when applied to the skin. Doctors have prescribed it for nineteen years for eczema tetter ringworm rashes and other tormenting eruptions. Combined with warm baths using Resinol Soap it promotes healthy skin quickly and at low cost. Sold by druggists as Resinol Ointment 50c and 31c and Resinol Soap 25c.
Every Member at Church Sunday at First Universalist
The First Universalist Church at 16 East Harriet Street designates Sunday as Every Member at Church Day with a goal of full attendance at the 11 o clock service. Rev. Fred A Will continues a doctrinal series with a sermon titled What We Believe About Heaven and Hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Universalist Church
East Harria Street
Fred A
Heaven
Hell
Sciples Sues City For 25000 Damages Over Street Regrading
George W. Sciples files a petition in superior court against the city of Atlanta seeking 25000 damages. He alleges that regrading of Whitehall Street left his properties on Mitchell Street ten feet higher than the new street level, causing injury to his holdings.
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Whitehall Street
Reuben Ar‘nold
Clerk of
Superior Court
City of
Atlanta
George’ W. Sciples
Sciples
Mitchell Street
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Merriam Lands
Pythians
Moran
DR. Sentell
Kirkwood
Baker’s Cocoa
Walter Baker. &. Co. Limited
Irchester, Mass
Ara A
Seva
Wesley, Johnston & Willingham
Georgia
The
Fidelity & Deposit Co
Maryland
Empire
Ivy
Jewelling
Desha Breckenridge
Southern Express
Co. E. Harman
Roof of Eiseman Brothers
Brick Wall
Springer’s
Whitehall ST
Meen
J. M. High CO
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