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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1915
Page
6
Clearing house banks began declaring semi annual dividends for January payouts. Fourth National plans a 6 percent dividend totaling 46000. Fulton National 15000. Lowry National eyes 3 percent quarterly or 40000. Third National near 4 percent semi annual or 40000. Atlanta National to issue 6 percent 60000. American National likely 24000. Central Bank holds back until stockholders meeting mid January. others expected by January 10.
Educators from various Methodist and Episcopal institutions attend the inauguration of Hos. Philo Melanthon Waters at the Reformed Monscopal church. The event includes the dedication of a refectory at Gammun Theo Rural seminary with services in Lincoln on January 6. Notable attendees include presidents and bishops from multiple colleges and seminaries, plus church leaders from New York, Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Columbus. Watters arrives from New York to Atlanta, succeeding Rev. Miezman, now pastor in Bradford, Pa.
Dalotes distributed by Sunday school workers of St Talitus Methodist Church marked the start of holiday celebrations among the Pyotr community. The church planned a string of prep events and a Christmas program in Laes, with choir, recitations, and dialogue. Rev P tieseter will conclude with a short lecture, followed by a Christmas party at Tadwvluck the next week. Members will be remembered during the treeless celebration.
J T Dodson, known for a slogan about war and plenty, was fined 5.56 dollars by the recorder after a Sunday incident at a Decatur Street delicatessen. Police matinee Monday afternoon report says he tried to oust patrons and the store proprietor.
Charles Dooly was released in a police mutine by Recorder Johnson Penday afternoon after promising his wife and child need his support and that he would leave Atlanta if drunk and disorderly charges were dismissed. He reportedly drank Sunday night on Decatur Street and made threats toward bystanders.
In Griffin Georgia on December 20 Hester Davis the young daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Davis was seriously burned while playing on a lawn near Mayor Smiths residence. Her clothing caught fire and she sustained burns from the waist to the feet. She is resting well and expected to recover.
Marshall Lane received a distinct honor as temporary secretary of the Southern club of Cleveland at a recent meeting of southern-born residents. Attending the opening session at Hotel Statler were Georgia figures W. E. Futch, W. Gale, W. Wright, and W. D. P. McDowell, all formerly from Atlanta, Valdosta, Brungwith, Cave Spring, and Ate lanta.
Waycross residents express confidence as Georgia Dixie highway commissioners Clark Howell and W T Anderson diverge on Macon to Jacksonville routes. Anderson’s report follows his field check while Georgia’s panel fails to agree, leaving route choice to the national highway association board. Most states reportedly favor the Waycross path, while supporters of the short route push for action.
Mrs. Margaret Henderson sues Central of Georgia Railway for 10000 damages claiming son Eugene Henderson aged 20 died after being pinned and burned in a carnival train wreck on November 22. She says her son was his sole support and the victim was not previously listed among wreck victims. Delaney sale and hotel move noted in Columbus.
In Fulton County Superior Court yesterday a demurrer was filed on behalf of the W W Kimball company challenging John Wallace a Black porter and piano packer alleges injury after a piano allegedly dropped on his hand by Georget Darby another Black foreman. The demurrer argues forty five reasons why Wallace should not recover $3690 claimed damages.
Waycross Georgia December 20 Special The annual teachers institute for Bacon and Coffee counties will open at Douglas December 27 An interesting program has been arranged and it is expected every feagher In the two counties will attend The Institute will be conducted by State Supervisor George D Godard assisted by Superintendents Fr Gordon Floyd of Colfer and G A Taylor of Bacon M L Brittain has been invited to attend and will probably be present at least one day of the meeting
Griffin Ga December 20 Special A mass meeting in favor of prohibition was held at the Bijou opera house. Addresses were delivered by Dr G W Eichelberger state superintendent of the Georgia Anti-Saloon League Hon Thomas B Felder and W Woods White of Atlanta. Felder’s speech praised his conversion from past wrongs and implored enforcement of law with a new committee appointed to oversee order chaired by banker and cotton mill superintendent 3 P Nichols.
Albany December 20 Posses today still searched for men who fought a lengthy battle with officers Saturday night killing Sheriff D T Moreland. Reports say they have arrested a man named Keith, a negro, as a suspect in the crime.
Extensive improvements to the Masonic temple include new floors expanded lighting and elegant new furniture. The hall, closed for weeks for repairs, will reopen for the fraternity tomorrow night.
Georgia’s big sale of the Josephine and Wannots Mills at Cedartown is set to draw Atlantans next week. Charles Austin of Joseph P. Day Real Estate will handle the sale for New York interests, signaling a likely restart of mill operations. Atlanta banks begin declaring semi annual dividends with about 35 900 dollars to be paid between January 1 and January 15. Building permits show a 52 000 dollar drop in Atlanta’s deficit, with several remodels and new construction noted across the city.
A garbled 1910s 1930s land transfer list shows numerous deeds and prices. Names include Oglettes Matthews Stevens Moore Lambert Lambert, Adolphus Cummings, Revson Moore, Love Jacob, and others. Properties span Garden Street Greens Ferry Greens Ferry area East Drive and Old Mariatta road with lots, sections, and parcels documented with dates from 1912 to 1935.
In Americus Georgia on December 2 a deliberate attempt to burn the brick dormitory and school of the colored Masonic grand lodge of Georgia failed when an incendiary fled through a kitchen window after oil was poured on woodwork. The building lacked fire protection beyond bucket brigades and was saved by timely detection.
Hazlehurst public school closes for vacation from tomorrow until January 3 when the spring term starts. A recital planned by Miss Pauline Breton was postponed due to severe weather. A large number of country students attend the school and many will return for the season.
Willacoochee Georgia voters re elected McCrane as mayor in a municipal election held December 20. Other named figures include J Roberta De Quillen Mecrante and Fal Pommexio. Local school board members were listed among attendees.
The city marshal will sell at the corner of Marietta and Forsyth streets on the first Tuesday in January 1915 for city taxes several Atlanta parcels. Properties include multiple city lots in wards 3 and 10 with frontages on Deumen d street Ashby Jeptha streets and on Elm street and Crawn Street, with houses numbered 54 461 and 729 and adjoining parcels. Proceeds benefit A P Herrington.
Classified rules outline insertion costs and formats for ads. Contact numbers and operator help are provided for placing ads by phone or mail. The notice emphasizes word counts per line and the requirement of at least two lines per ad. It notes protections and limitations on incorrect insertions.
A jumble of lost and found notices lists items such as a black velvet fur muff, a small brown dog, a plain gold bracelet engraved Liz Clarkson Thompson, and a white hall rug. Rewards are offered for returns, with contact hints at Ivy Street, Houston Street, and local stores, plus notices about a missing cow and other belongings.
Several notices advertise cash for discarded jewelry watches and diamonds including old platinum or silver pieces. Also listed are dental items, dyeing services, taxidermy work, scholarships, housekeeping and nursing positions, dressmaking, hairdressing, and a general cash for old gold offer with contact details and locations in Atlanta and Pittsburgh.
Classified ads show multiple job offers for young men ages 23 to 25, college men preferred, with opportunities at a mercantile agency and Usada Company in large cities. Also listings for a male jockey, bookkeepers, barbers, and a bicycle shop helper with training, wages, and advancement. Locations include Atlanta and Bolnbridee, with employers like Credit Company and Empire Building.
Ambitious man wanted to represent New York import race horse line in Georgia with exclusive territory. Commission and advances to right party. Apply American Manufacturing Company Jefferson Blvd Waterloo town Box F-65a care Constitution.
Classified help wanted items describe Maie Basesmen and solicitors with hints of district manager role, sharp pay claims, and qualifications. Listings include Jewel Tea Company at Auburn Avenue, and Wren Clear Company at Chestnut Street Philadelphia offering varied positions, wages, and opportunities.
Classified notice style ad describing two memorial editions of Booker T. Washington life, one by himself and one by Frederick E. Drinker, with prices. Includes solicitations for agents, publishing details, and assorted miscellaneous ads for employment, household goods, and educational services, all in a dense, occluded OCR format.
Frivolous listing shows lawyers Browster Rivert Viewell Jey Hugh MC Dorney Arthur Heyman and Dorsey Brawster Howett Heyman with office numbers 202 204 205 206 207 508 210 in the Hiser Building Atlanta Gao. Telephone numbers 3673 and years 2024 and 2026 appear in the ad.
The Constitution lists multiple help wanted notices and responses to Situation Wanted ads. It includes requests for office staff, bookkeepers, cashiers, and general assistants, with details on experience, relocation, and interview calls. Several entries seek long term careers with prospects for promotion and willingness to relocate or work irregular hours.
A batch of classified style notices from the Montana constitution area shows multiple help wanted and situation notices. Entries include a 24 year old clerk seeking dry goods or general merchandising work with six years experience and good references, a shoe salesman with West Coast and Southern service seeking a position with references, a night watchman and boiler operator in a greenhouse offering strong references, a bookkeeper and cashier with 50 years in clothing furniture and sporting goods seeking to relocate to Alabama, and a stenographer or railway clerk with relocation intent.
SITUATION WANTED female aga three times one time ten cents three times sixteen cent eet there yates ada must be paid in advance and delivered at The Constitution office. PROFESSIONAL nurse will take care of your children while you go shopping or visiting nursing by the hour Phone nurse ivy pays. REFINED young lady desires position in companion to elderly lady or invalid Address 1-679 care Constitution EXPERIENCED housekeeper wishes position in rooming house or hotel Address I-879 care Constitution OCNG lady A-1 atenoprapho and the acigtpen desires position reference Ivy
Attention business men The Clearing House for Employment at 611 Chamber of Commerce Building offers high grade help in trades and professions. Office hours 9:30 to 12 and 2 to 4. Saturday 9:30 to 1. Apprhensions for positions taken daily.
A cleaned-up car catalog lists several Overland models from 1913 to 1918 with electric lights and starters, including roadsters and touring cars. Each item notes good condition after shop work, with prices implied by the ad and a line about other bargains and fuel items on hand.
Overland-Southern Auto Co lists cars for sale and notes thorough overhaul with prices, plus references to Ford cars on terms and multiple auto repair shops. Includes magneto exchanges, radiator deals, body work, topping, painting, and welding services across Atlanta addresses and contact numbers.
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