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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1915

Page

9

Presbyterians from North and South Arrive for Atlanta Conference

Representatives of the northern and southern Presbyterian churches arrive in Atlanta for a conference at the Piedmont hotel to settle differences between the denominations. The opening session is set for 10 o clock Thursday with nine committee members expected, and some members staying through Friday morning. Dr McMillan of Cincinnati reports illness in his family and cannot attend.

Presbyterian Atlanta Piedmont Hotel Aensus F WN McMillan Cincinnady

Stillmore School Church and House Destroyed by Fire

Stillmore Ga December 16 Fire destroyed Stillmore High School a frame building valued at 10000 with insurance 6000 the Methodist parsonage valued at 2000 with insurance 1000 and the Methodist church brick valued at 4000 at 4 pm this afternoon Nothing was saved at the school the piano and part of Pastor Silas Johnsons library were saved from the church most of the parsonage furnishings were saved Rev Silas Johnson was away from home his wife ill in bed was carried to safety by friends Hard work saved the residences Mra Brinson Hen Walker L Cox and Dr H Gaines

Stillmore Stillmore High Methodist Methodist Church Silas Brinson Hen Walker L S "Cox H. T. Galnes

Recall controversy and fire force school aid in Cherokee report

A recall petition against City Clerk Taylor was denied by chair Henry McCord who said the plan was not considered. Voters worry about December 25 registration for the January recall election. Separate note: Reinhardt College pledges dormitory fire relief for Hawkes hall occupants at Waleska with President KR Sharpe detailing causes and losses.

Taylor Henry ¥. McCord McCord Woodward James L. Key Edwin Johnson Tiese Gaye Kings Hawkes Hall Reinhardt College Waleska T & Gramhag KR. Sharpe Sharps Cherokees County C F Fosaett Fossett W. T Shumate Lily Shumate Sharpe Wajeska Shumate Fla Hemphill Atlanta T A Gramling

Winning Party in Tifton Recommends Retaining Old City Officers

In Tifton Georgia the Young Mens Democratic Progressive league urged the new mayor and three councilmen to keep most existing city officers. The move aims at political harmony after the defeated party’s ticket loss. Proposed changes include Keith Carson as city clerk, O C Griner as city attorney, Dr L A Baker as city physician, and EB Wallace to join the ambling fund commission.

Tifton Young Mens Democratic-Progressive League Keith Carson G. W Coleman C Griner RE Dinsmore L. A. Baker W . Smith EB ¥ Wallace Ambling Fund Commission J . Murrow

Eatonton Girl Struck by Auto in Deadly Morning Accident

Leila Pearson Leonard, 6, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Leonard, was struck by a car driven by Beulah Batchelor as she crossed the road. The child was carried to her home and rushed medical aid, but there was little hope of recovery. The driver, an experienced motorist, did her utmost to stop the vehicle.

Fatonton Leila Pearson Leonard James Leonard Beulalk Batchelor Eatonton

Saturday Evening Post carries Edwards story by Georgians

The current issue features Harry Stillwell Edwards and his son Jackson Lane Edwards of Macon Ga. The Third Light a 12000 word love story set in the White House in Washington with publication dated December 18 Wilson wedding day Edwards previously won a 500 prize from Associated Sunday Magazines for The Fifth Dimension and has a track record of popular literary work.

Saturday Evening Post Harry Stillwell Edwards Jackson Lane Edwards Macon Chicago News Sona Edwards Gla Associated Sunday Magazines Jackson Lanse Edwards White House Washington Wilson Edwards

Laurens farmers plan meat curing plant in Dublin

An enthusiastic Laurens County Farmers Union meeting advanced plans for a meat curing plant in Dublin and a possible slaughtering department. Promoters report strong farmer backing and expect funding largely from local farmers, with construction likely in the near future.

Laurens Farmers Dublin Farmers’ Union Laurens County

Armachee Man Shoots Self by Child’s Grave

Rome 6a December 16 Special M Rudd of Armachee county died last night after he went to a cemetery and shot himself in the breast near his dead child’s grave. He was 25, formerly Armachee station agent, had acted queerly after the death of his child twin. He survived initial shots but was not expected to recover.

Rome M Rudd Armachee Rudd

Americas Holds Final City Council Election For Poole

The December 15 municipal election in Americas Ga produced unanimous votes for Elmore Poole and Reese Horton and I J Balmon as council members. The proposed amendment to create the Americas board of education by the board was overwhelmingly defeated, affecting how school board members would be selected.

Americas Elmore Poole Reese Horton I J. Balmon Americas Board of Education Board of Education

Almost Break Jail. White men face charges in Dec San incident

Sparse, garbled report notes three white men arrested weeks ago on a theft related to a Mam erate case. Incomplete details suggest they entered a scene and attempted exit, with prosecutors considering further action.

Es Ga

Despite heavy sales of seats ronal on ore

A fragment notes strong seat sales and mentions ore related terms with unclear context. Key names or events are not clearly legible. The item reads as a brief market or trade snippet lacking full details.

Banks of Atlanta to Pay 250 000 in Dividends

Stockholders in seven Atlanta banks will receive about 250000 in dividends within three weeks after directors declared distributions. The Atlanta Clearing House association banks plan meetings for directors and stockholders as officers issue calls. The Lowry National and Atlanta National banks hold meetings next Tuesday, followed by others. early reports indicate encouraging results from the past year.

Atlanta Tte Ata ‘Lanta Clearing House Association Lowry National Bank Atlanta National Bank

The Closing Net at Grand Sunday

The Closing Net, a Patho Zold Rooster play starring Browne-Decker Bliss Milford and How rd Estabrook, is set for exhibition at the Grand Sunday to aid Belgian and French war relief. A five part film adapted from Henry Rowland, directed by Dr FEF May, runs from 2 until 11 pm under the French and Belgium relief commission.

Atyryn ‘Browne-Decker Bliss Milford Howrd Estabrook Henry Rowland Jovel Pathe Fef May

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