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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1915

Page

4

Five Opens Season for Atlanta Athletic Club Opener

AAC launches the 1910 16 season against Southern champion Home Athletic amid a strong lineup led by Graves Forbes and Dubard with Weaver and the Carters in key roles. A practice win over Grant by 78 to 16 boosts confidence as President Asan Candler tosses the ball to start the season at 3:00 p.m. at the club arena.

Columbus Atlanta Athletic Club Home Johnny Graves Tilou Forbes Poaktion Walter Dubard Lamar Weaver Frank Carter Carters Atlanta Pos Rowe Forbes RF Ledbetter Graves Lek Ce Betts Orc Davis Dubard C Tanham Dempesy Weaver Rog Fends Dud LG Cavington Ors King

West Virginia Breaks With The Generals

In Huntington West Virginia the University of West Virginia reportedly ends relations with Washington and Lee University after disputes over a recent football game. Manager Robert Doigle of the charter team stated the men met in Charleston and the split follows soon after last fall’s closing minutes controversy. No further game is scheduled.

Uuntington Wo University of West Virginia Washi Yon Lee University Robert Robert Doigle Ine

Sam Agnew Bought by Boston Red Sox

The purchase of Sam Agnew by the Boston Red Sox was announced to the club via telegram by team official Jon Lane of the Boston outfit. The notification arrived on the date noted and confirms the transfer.

Sam Agnew Boston Red Sox Tiesiint Jon Lant Toston Mert Trom

Rumler Visits Atlanta Friends Ahead of Season

Catcher Bill Rumler of the Crackers arrives in Atlanta on Thursday to visit his Nebraska friends. He will stay seven weeks before returning to spring training with the Browns next season.

Bill Rumler Atlanta AL Rumler Nebraska SE Hous Browns

Jack Munroe’s Courage Marked by Public Support

A wartime note honors Jack Munroe, praised by friends for his resilience during a grim period. He remained cheerful and a credit to the service amid a harsh campaign, with updates on his comrades and the broader war effort.

Peace Near in Organized Baseball as Agreement Drafted

Peace talk dominates late New York conference among National and Federal league reps plus minor leagues. Key issues include contract reinstatements for 72 players, consolidation of leagues, and a plan to dismiss the Federal case upon Judge Landis’s consent. Officials foresee a treaty to end the war in professional baseball.

Landis Federal League New York National Commission Advaare Crief Jaige Kenepaw McLand American League Judge Landis Cermsel James A Gilmore Harry Sinclair Charles Weerhmap Leema St Louis Nationals Federals Joe Tinker Chicago Federals Chicago Club Fielder Line St Fapulas Cit Bresnahan Chicago Nations Cleveland Amercan Garry Herridnn Johnson Tener National League John K Tener Barney Dreyfuss Garry Herrmann Harry N Hempstead James E Jacob Ruppert Joseph J Lann James A_ Gilmore Harry “ Singhur Charles” Weeghman Carroll W. Basin Baward G Farrow John HM Farrell Thomas Chimeron Gilmore Gilmore Hhis League Glimore Oclicazo Nationals Weeghman Sinclair New York Nationals

Birthdays for Cobb and Weston Highlight Sporting Legends

Two of Sportdoms brightest stars Cobb and Weston celebrate birthdays today. Edward Payson Weston, veteran pedestrian, turns seventy six, while Ty Cobb, famed ballplayer, reaches twenty nine. The pair are honored as enduring sports icons from Portland Maine to Georgia.

Cobb Weston Felpbiote Bighey Edward Payson Weston Tyrus Raymond Cobb Portland Georgias

Tom M'Millan Back From Automobile Trip

Tommie M Williams, the Atlant. shortstop for the Ridian Apolia club of the American Association last season, returns to Atlanta after an auto trip with his father mother and sister. They started in Atlanta and Pennsylvania, then to New York, sailed to Savannah, and drove back to Atlanta to report for spring training.

Tommie M Willan Voy Ridianapolia Club American Association Atlanta Tommie Lover Pennsylvania New York Vannah Savannah Alanta Thal

Vanderbilt Cup Race Set for Sheepshead Bay Track

Announcement from New York states the next Vanderbilt Cup Race will be run at Sheepshead Bay speedway. The event, on December 17, is planned for a 30 mile course or slightly longer. The exact length and lineup were not fully disclosed.

New York Togqay Sheepshead Bay Speedway

Challenge to match Abel with Whitney in Atlanta or Chattanooga

A dated challenge from Jack Sentell, manager for Jake Abel of Chattanooga Tenn, requests a bout between Jake Abel and Brank Whitney. He proposes Atlanta or Chattanooga as the site, asserts a match would be a great card, and thanks readers for publishing the appeal.

Inch Temson Sports Jake Abel Brank Whitney Atlanta Chattanooga Mitch Jack Sentell Chattancogn Tenn

White-Welsh Bout Off in Excelsior Springs

Charlie White of Chicago heavyweight announced receipt of a telegram from his manager in New York stating the match with champion Freddie Welsh has been called off with no reasons given. Auburn, Ga. special: Christian Brothers College basketball team defeated Auburn High School 21 to 7.

Excelsior Springs Charlie White Chicago Ins Ian New York Freddie Welsh White Auburn Auburn Oa Christian Brothers College Acruba

Brown's Downfall Over Liquor After Christmas Arrest

Fifty two gallons of liquor led AF Brown to spend Christmas in the stockade with a $5075 fine after his police court trial. He was arrested Thursday night in a vacant house at 166 Peters Street and said he and eighteen others bought the liquor in partnership to celebrate the holidays.

AF Brown Brown Peters Street Recorder Johnson

Two Glass Football Games at Tech Today

The weekly class football games will be played this afternoon at 13 oclock at Grantfield. Sophomores face freshmen and juniors tackle seniors in two league deciding matches before the Christmas holidays with January 5 games to follow. Atlanta fans anticipate entertaining action on the flats.

Grantfield Atlanta

Mandot and Wolgast Put Out In New York

New York December 17 Benny Leonard of New York knocked out Joe Mandot of New Orleans in the seventh round of a ten round match here tonight Leonard weighed 1% and Mandot 134% Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Midh was unable to toe the mark in the seventh round of a ten round match with Leach Crows of this city Wolgast entered the ring with a patch over one eye the result of a cut received in a recent fight Cross took the first two rounds and the former champion the fourth and fifth Wolgast received a severe beating in the first round and was unable to continue.

New York Benny Leonard Joe Mandot New Orleans Leonard Mandot Ad Wolgast Cadillac Midh Leach Crows Wolgast

Beginnings of Ben Brain’s Ring Career in Dartford Battle

Today in pugilism 1789 Ben Brain defeats Tom Tring in a 30 minute bout at Dartford. The victorious Brain begins a rise toward championship while Tom Tim, a royal favorite, falls from grace after losing this fight. The prince of Wales backed Tim in the match involving Tongwis and Johnson, with a $5000 stake.

Ben Brain Tom Tring Dartford Eng Ng Ben Brain Tom Tim Prince of Wales George IV Carlton Tom Ton Johnson Tongwis Brain Prance Loyel Noble Fant Ben Miling Tringwis Tring Pace 4 Johnson Jack McAulute Collyer Lightwelgne

Minor basketball season to close with three top games

The minor basketball season ends tonight in the local gym with three games, featuring Grice versus Fired, Mitchell versus Beattie, and Darvin against Wettersten. Two teams contend for first while ties for third and fifth will be settled by these results, with no admission fee for spectators.

Slocal MCA Wall Iatgre Gymnasium Thole Mitchell Grice Cellins Lomidt Ins Tarvia Beattie Lirsdana Wettersten At &E Clock Fired Mitchell Beattie Darvin Wettersten

Atlanta Strides From Day 10 In Realty Market

The Christmas spirit lingers as Atlanta real estate activity remains weak with little new business at agencies. Building operations in the city edge upward slowly, matching December’s modest pace and totaling only a few thousand dollars in gains.

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Ivy Street paving petition moves toward 1916 work

At least 61 percent of Ivy street property owners have signed a petition to the general council for a new asphalt surface on Ivy street, replacing Belgian blocks. The plan targets a smooth pavement to ease access to north side residential districts via Peachtree Street, with bids already being received for the project. The notes also record various property transfers and mortgage deeds in the area.

Ivy Street Atlanta Chamber of Commerce General Council Peachtree Peachtree Street J W Blair Atwood Street Sills Avenue Trille M Johnses Andrew M_ Tomiingon Augusta Avenue Joss Jarman John Corena T C_ Holmes E T Luckie Whitehall Street Spring Street Caroline Jackson Clinton Leake Windsor Street Fletcher Street Mrsa Flexis S Morris Cora Brown Chattahoochee Lester Streetsy Fox Robert F Marion Bland St Charlee Avenue Goat Barnett Martha Dallas Jonny Bowen Chestnut Street West View Cemetery Association Gertrude Boofer Evelyn Griffin Wiliam Lmetaley Westwood Avenue Willard Avenue Jennie McDonald Helen J Williamson Lucile Avenue Hopkins Strees McDonnald H_H Turner Beecher Street Gaston Street Kate B Munford John A Smith Houston Street Randulph George W Hill George B Mibonough Road McDonough Road Frewe Lea H M Fred W. Patterson Majerth Avenue Orr Wadha Hope Julius Rangwity South Boulevard Sydney Street Finne Simpson Cherokee Avenue Woodward Avenue Virginia Holler Cherokee and Waod Ward wWonus Fred M Jeifueda Georgia Thirteenth Street Turner Goldsmith Tidwell Band Company of New York Washington Wiliam LM McCatler Gertrude MH Cofer Weat Wood Avenue Lucy T Black Mary A Hamllon West Georgia Jack Buchanan Mortgage Bond Company of Cherokes Avenue Lucite Avenue Charles J Hegan Julis Gihwen Howell Mill Lota Quitiiaka Torace Mra S . Keefe Mast North Avenue Fulton County Windsor and Mary Streets Nicholas Construction Company K. E Edwards Highland Avenue Gt Charles Avenue Greenwood Avenue Charles A Davin George Piedmont Avenue Eighth Street Henry A Etheridge A.B Huebl West Thirteenth Street

Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution

Classified rates and rules for inserting want ads state a minimum two lines per ad and six ordinary words per line. Ads by phone or mail require payment and written discontinuance. The paper offers assistance with wording and guarantees no more than one incorrect insertion for multi run ads. Every home has use for Constitution want ads.

Tnsertion Atlants Ircal Gans HOMER

Fragmentary 19th Century Property Transfers and Permits

Entries show land parcels along West Peachtree and Pace Ferry roads with dates in 1914 and 1915, listing owners Gertrude J Dickey, Charles Mc Remson, and others, plus building permits for Eb Philips and A B Wedellan. Also mentions the Tuscedo Park area and subdivision notes in Seventeenth district.

James L Dickey Executare Charles ML Remsen Tuxedo Park Tonedo Park Peachtree Street Thirteenth Stret Gertrude J Dickey Charles Mc Remson Turede Pace Ferry Road

Lost and found items advertised in local notice page

Notices advertise lost jewelry watches and pets with rewards. Items include a gold pin a silver vanity box a red terrier and a ladies silk umbrella with contact details and locations such as Ivy 940 L 1.0 8T Boston and Decatur street. Also classified ads seek ownership verification and return offers from multiple names and addresses.

Vatluke Bilt Carder Fielvont Park Hemphill Chambertin Johnson DuBune Electie ton Baz_Pestaire cFa

Musical instruments display of used pianos and organs

Local shop shows a range of used and shop worn pianos and player pianos with installment options. Baldwin Piano Co appears in trade chatter along with prices and inquiries about payments and models.

Baldwin Piano Co Whullsate Samper Bayer

Personal maternity and service notices scattered in ad heavy text

An OCR filled with varied personal notices and ads including maternity care, adoption references, inquiries about missing relatives, consignment and tailoring services, housekeeping and job requests, dressmaking lessons, sculpture and art school mentions, and multiple classified style lines. It blends personal requests with commercial offerings and miscellaneous contact details.

Help Wanted in a Patchwork Classified Page

A garbled display of midcentury help wanted notices offers positions in accounting barber trade sales and management. The fragment lists books bookkeeping clerks trainees chauffeurs and crew managers plus sales reps for lubricants hardware electrical trades and multiple city locations with references and pay details mixed with ad copy.

Cua Cai Uce Awe Moyd Tide Ates Fe Berlenca Adyrim Dremiume Tampa Wren Clsar Lompany Willa Ie Shia Ba Georgia

Bookers Dead Agents and Inventions in 1900s Ads

A collage of early 20th century classified ads mentions Booker T. Washington and a dead agents theme, with notices for publishing works about his life, price points, and authenticity claims. Other items advertise inventions, sales positions, and government exam prep with various organizations and locations such as Atlanta Avanos Ga, New York, Rochester NY, and Washington DC.

Krede i Phillipe Byrd Musceeence College Murray Street New York Max Oring Wenith Howe Waters & Fo Washington DC Healey Butting Welte Kranksin Institute Rochester Atlanta Railway Franklin Institute Aubura

Help Wanted, Miscular Eols and More in Local Ads

A dense, fragmented help wanted page lists male and female positions across multiple sectors. Roles include restaurant managers, cashiers, clerks, stenographers, and teaching staff. The ads mention employment agencies, references, and government exam opportunities, with various locations and contact hints.

Fld Healey Boleey Bix Busines Eam Howe Goyes Hox Beckley Georges Woo Muller Lekewon

Music and Dancing at Laurea H Premiere

Priva and Trachiree perform with Te DANCIN Laurea at a night of music and dance events. The program features lively numbers and a showcase of local talent in a festive venue.

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Situation Wanted Ads Mix of Postings and Rates

A scanned appeal shows numerous blurbs for situation wanted ads and job postings. It mentions Constitution office rates, long and short ads, and the need to call or mail for a wider range of choices. The text lists various advertised trades and positions with inconsistent formatting and garbled names.

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Situation Wanted Ad Fragment With Garbled Text

A partial situation wanted notice appears with fragmented phrases and unclear details about a female seeking work. The readable portions suggest a vocational request and mentions a location in a local area, but most specifics are obscured by transcription errors.

Cleleng House Auction Notice Proposes Trades Event

Fragmentary notice lists a mixed gender auction or business venture at a location in Atlanta with attempted activity on a Saturday afternoon in April. Readable details are limited but indicate a post and trades event with a focus on commerce and opportunities for involvement. The text is incomplete and names several unclear terms.

Cleleng Lon Fmi Mts Tey Ailanta

Dressmaking and Sewing Services Adverts

Vintage ad listings offer dressmaking and sewing services. Offers include fancy dresses and tailored garments, with references to affordable prices and location at East Alexander Street and Peachtree Street. Addresses include 2040 Helomaking and 286 Peachtree, with contact Ivy and others.

Bossiaki Finset Liveau Irish Helpeshall Nprclsky Iadie Jering Palliam Ff East Alexander Trasona Peachtree Cau Ivy

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