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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
12
Mrs Jacob Phinizy has returned to Augusta to see Miss Fiertie Hardwick of Cedar Town Georgia who has been visiting in Texas and Oklahoma and will return home next week after the holidays.
A string of social visits and holiday travel is reported with family guests in Raleigh Greenville Washington and Atlanta. Mrs E D Richardson receives a visit on Fifteenth Street while Lucien W Philips hosts in Raleigh with Mrs HW Calvert for Christmas. William Bailey Lamar joins Mr B Tov’s household. Nina Carpenter returns to Greenville. Jesse S Rosenfeld and son visit Drs Sommerfield Marx. Rebecca Day hosts guests for a theatre party for Miss Armistead. Mrs J R Wood plans Christmas in Home Georgia. Mrs Portell and Miss Purtell mourn a sister in Asheville. Mr and Mrs Eduim Alsop to return from Pittsbury.
The Decatur Orphans Home appeals to the public for donations to brighten a dreary Christmas. Children at the home face a lonely holiday without stockings to hang on Christmas Eve, and contributions are urged to fill those empty stockings.
The University of Georgia ends fall term and students depart December 21 with classes resuming January 4. The State Normal School and Lucy Cobb Institute close for holiday break, with the Normal School returning January 6 for heating system upgrades and dormitory hot water. City public schools close for two weeks. the high school will use its new building after the holidays.
Milledgeville December 183- Special says Warren Edwards former postmaster may have faced two attempts to burn his country home. A blaze began under the front steps about 1 a m but was checked. Dogs from the prison farm tracked two released Black men of good character who aided the investigation. A second attempt occurred last night, with dogs again leading toward the same area but stopping short of the prior suspect’s quarters. The motive remains unclear.
Jackson County school superintendent Luther Elred at Jefferson received an anonymous envelope mailed from Winder containing fifteen new ten dollar bills for the county school fund. A slip inside read one word Conscience.
Several thousand school children attended the Grand Theater Friday for a matinee of Julius Caesar. The event invited every student under 16 to better know the life and work of the great Roman, as depicted in the historic play.
Cave Spring held its white primary for town officers. Reeves was re elected as mayor with 2 votes to 25 for N G Spencer. Liv Baker was reelected as recorder. Roger Asbury was reelected council member alongside L Jones, G McGinnis, P M. Ray, and C Scott.
Mr and Mrs Owens of Druid Hills show slight improvement after typhoid fever and pneumonia. The Atlanta Turn Verein to stage its 41st Christmas tree celebration on December 31, with presents for children under 10 of club members. Second District Agricultural School term closes Saturday and reopens January with 102 students, including 34 girls and 68 boys. prior summer indications suggested crowding, mitigated by wartime factors.
In Americus on December 18, a fire severely damaged the home of Mrs. S Mathews with the roof burned and interior gutted. The adjacent brick store building also suffered fire and water damage. Origin of the blaze is unknown and the property is uninsured.
Fire Chief Cummings announces the new West Peachtree and Fifteenth streets fire house in Ansley Park goes into operation today. Captain Jordon leads a seasoned crew of engineers and firefighters with a La France motorized engine. Residents are invited to tour the facility and view equipment praised as the city’s finest.
Mrs Frank Ellis chairs the Ladies Auxiliary Volunteers of America as they organize a Christmas dinner for the poor at the Ansley hotel. Reports show a large plan with turkeys roasted by Piedmont hotel staff, a menu including roast turkey and barbecued pork, and aims to provide 2000 dinners for Atlanta’s needy.
The Railroad Y M C A rooms at 313 West Alabama Street host Rev R C Maxwell of Emory University on Sunday at 3 30. Maxwell, a railroad preacher from Roanoke Virginia, is known for his work with railroad men. The rooms open all day and visiting men away from home are welcome to spend time there.
The grand jury, investigating rock clubs instigated by the Anti-Saloon League, returned two no-bills against the Theatrical and Metropolitan clubs and adjourned for the term. No decision on the Piedmont Driving Club. Witnesses included Chief James L Beavers and Detective Chief Newport. The jury asked Judge Pendleton to discharge them and praised their work while proposing jail infirmary upgrades, secret service funding, and care plans for drug victims.
The city of Atlanta and the county employ women probation officers. Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey and his staff were highly praised for their efforts throughout the year.
Cordele Georgia December 18 The new administration imposes a prohibitory business tax on pool and billiard parlors raising the fee to 1000 dollars for the first table and 500 dollars for each additional table The move has patrons and parlor owners upset over the drastic rise and impact on the trade.
Milledgeville December 18 The Georgia Military College closes for Christmas holidays on Friday the 18th. Students depart Saturday and holidays run until Tuesday January. The recent term was very satisfactory with full barracks and boarding. President Horton expresses pride in work, progress, and the cooperative spirit of students and faculty. Spring term expected to be well attended with many returning pupils and new entrants.
Mrs Leslie amends her divorce petition against G L Leslie alleging loss of income and position as head clerk of the city school system due to her husband’s scandalous accusations. She seeks alimony and attorney fees while detailing her support of two younger sisters and income from property rental in Kirkwood.
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