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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1915

Page

12

Local Social Notes and Travel Moves

Mr Spencer Boyd leaves Saturday for New York to stay in the Colonial Studio building on West Sixty seventh Street. Mrs Estelle Garrett Baker will be at the Marlborough after the holidays. West B Archer of Hackensack, visiting Miss Jennie Dargan, now with his brother Charles Philips at the Georgian Terrace. Friends of Mrs W. Perkins regret her illness at the Davis Fisher sanitarium following an operation. Mrs W J Morrison and daughter and Miss Louise Bickers returned from Jacksonville. WK Jordan returned from a west tour. Ernest Woodruff left last night for New York. Mrs John Cutler spent yesterday in the city. Mrs Edward Bircher of Hackensack is at the Georgian Terrace. Mr and Mrs W. Buck returned from Savannah. Mr and Mrs Hughes Spalding announce the birth of a daughter. Dr and Mrs Floyd McRae will host an egg Nog party on Christmas day at noon. Mrs J Mandeville and children of Carrollton are guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Callaway. Miss Louise Walker of Monroe, formerly with Mrs J B McCrary, left Tuesday to visit Mrs Hampton Field at Cartersville.

Spencer Boyd New York Colonial Weat Sixty Seventh Street Estelle Garrett Baker Marlborough West B Archer Hackensack Jennie Dargan Charles Philips Georgian Terrace W_ 4 Perkins Louise McCallawall Davis Fisher Sanitarium WJ Morrison Louise Bickers Jacksonville John Cutler City Edward Bircher Os Buck Savannah Hughes Spalding Floyd McRae J . Mandevile Carrollton Howard Callaway Louise Walker Monroe J B McCrary Hampton Field Cartersville

Regular meetings at Masonic temple and Carnegie Library

The Flecta chapter Neo 6 Order Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic temple corner Peachtree and Chin streets Friday at 8 o clock and members are asked to bring their decisions for the Masonic share. The Psychology Students club meets at Carnegie Library this afternoon with Miss Whaley presenting the second lecture in the United States constitution series.

Flecta Chapter Neo 6 Order Eastern’ Star Masonic Temple Peachtree and Chin Streets Thei Psychology Studs Club Carnegiaibrary Shock Mire AG Helmer Miss Whaley United States

Georgia Chamber draft road commission bill envisioned

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce forms a special committee to draft a road commission bill and seek enactment in the next General Assembly. Members named by President Chains F Haden include Charles To Duus Warm Springs Judge Moses Wright Rome and John 4 Smith Gainesville, long active in good roads. The chamber plans a route book of all Georgia highways to be distributed early next year.

Beling Georgia Chamber of Commerce General Assembly Chains F Haden Charles To Duus Warm Springs Moses Wright Rome John 4 Smith Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Georgia

Plan to Tax Brokers for Outside Houses Sparks New Law

A movement by the Atlanta law committee aims to enact a tax on brokers and solicitors who take orders for goods not sold in Atlanta. They contend outside brokers drain business, threaten jobs, and could justify a $300 annual levy despite interstate commerce concerns. A test case is planned after a Thursday meeting with the city attorney.

Law Committee of Council Atlanta Ltecose Recorder Tax Conmittes Atanta Typographical Union Jerome Jones WS Wardlaw Typographical Union L W Dann Phey

Mystery Surrounds Pullman Explosion In Alabama

December 1 mystery surrounds the Pullman car explosion near Parker's dim spot 110 miles southwest of Birmingham. Passengers rode through to Chattanooga as special agents investigate the case. no report from Chattanooga officers.

Pullman Alabama Real Southern New Orleans Cincinnati Parker's Birmingham Losevier Southern Railway Company Allied Lines Cay Chattanooga 104D

Augusta Child Dies From Burns In Fire Incident

Augusta Ga December 15 Irene Elizabeth Gibbes aged a years died yesterday from burns received about two weeks earlier when her clothing caught fire from an open grate on November 30. She lingered at the children's hospital until yesterday.

Augusta Ga Irene Elizabeth Gibbes Childrens Hospital

Greek elections fixed for Sunday in Peloponnese report

Paris December 15 A Havas dispatch from Aeloniki says Greek parliamentary elections have been fixed for Sunday next. The report notes the date and location as key details in the snap schedule.

Paris Havas Eloniki

War Sufferers Aid Crisis Raised by Cordele Citizens

Hebrew citizens of Cordele collected 76 dollars yesterday for relief of war sufferers at Lurape. The spontaneous fund drive shows communal concern and swift action among local residents.

Lordele Ga Tetember Specil Cordele Lurape

Held as Wife Slayer in Dublin County Case

December 19 special grand jury ordered hold for Martin a 20 year old negro on murder charge in remote county home. Woman found dead with pistol in her hand. Martin claims she killed herself.

Dublin Martin Luesday

Zenus Fordham celebrates 96th birthday in Dublin

Dublin records Zenus Fordham, one of the county’s oldest citizens, marking his mimicżyth birthday with a large family reunion at his daughter Mrs T J Perry’s home near Dublin. About 170 attendees. nine of his living children present. total direct descendants 249 across nine children, 64 grandchildren, 94 great grandchildren, 18 great great grandchildren. Fordham remains hale and recently visited Dublin.

Dublin Zenus Perdham T J Perry Duvlin Dubin x

Teachers and Children See War Drama at Atlanta Auditorium

The Fifth Regiment sponsors a special showing of The Battle Cry of Peace for teachers and students at 1 cent for both groups. A large second balcony is reserved for entered children. The film, presented to educate, portrays war realities from New York to battleships, Washington's oath, Minute Men, and major American scenes, aiming to illuminate youth with vivid history and civic themes.

Atlanta Fifth Regiment New York Twerty Adillery Rye Socond Alleguet Cas Athooloy Washington Minutemen Ren Coats Bunker Hull

Atlanta Theater Offers War Time Pageant and Silent Stars

Cavalry experts modeled fire scenes using ten day battle winds and used horses in relays to protect performers during The Birth of a Nation screenings at the Atlanta theaters. Modern producers applaud safe staging with minimal fatalities. The Forsyth and Strand house sketches and performances by McIntyre Heath, Weinstey Heath, and others play to laughter and praise. The program also features The Cheat at the Grand with Fanny Ward and Marguerite Clark in Sail Waters, plus Keystone comedies on Trisnaie Oil at the Vaudette. The Settle Cry of Peace photo drama heads Pitt regimental showcases, while The Battle Cry of Peace warns of nation invasion.

D W Griffith Atlanta Amer Tha Triffith Auditorium Armory Pitt Regiment Prisant Charles Richman Norma Talmadge James Morrison Rogers Lytton Mary Maurice Harry Northrop Thais Gawton United States

Birth of a Nation draws big crowds at damia theater

The Birth of a Nation continues its second week at the damia theater with hundreds of seats still available for all performances managed by Homer George. Despite heavy sales rumors spread by patrons, managers assure ample seats at all prices and deny reports of a move to smaller venues.

Damia Theater Homer George George Tris

Statement on Public Showings in Regular Theatre

A statement by Mr Griffith declares the pictured work will be shown only in the regular theater at regular prices, noting frequent evasions and the impracticality of displaying it in the small notes.

Griffith

Conditions Improve Says Fred Geissler

Fred Geissler, assistant general passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line, returned to Atlanta from Washington and Norfolk after a meeting of passenger department representatives. He said nationwide conditions have shown marked improvement in recent months.

Bred Geissler Seaboard Air Line Atlanta Washington Norfolk Vir

Optimism At Forsyth Meeting Promises Strong Year Ahead

Attendees at the Forsyth gathering voiced confidence in forthcoming traffic and tourist activity. Plans for improved schedules are expected to unfold next year as merchants urge early purchases for The Birth of a Nation while noting ample seating and brisk sales. McIntyre & Heath promote the film and invite patrons to buy tickets now.

Gelasler

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