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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1914

Page

3

Accidental Killing by Canadians Is Held

A coroner s jury in Fort Erie Ont finds Walter Smith s death was accidental during an attempt to arrest him for out of season duck shooting in Canadian waters The verdict credits Provincial Officer Delaney with responsibility for the operation and notes three militiamen fired one volley after Delaney urged caution Two soldiers fired as Smith and companion fled toward the US shore with two soldiers claiming they aimed to avoid harm.

Buffalo W. C Fort Erie Ont Walter Smith Thomas Delaney Themag Delaney J. B. Curtis United States Delaney Ontario Tawa Smith Dorsch Solere Archibald Kaye Edmund McIntosh Leslie Kinsman

First District School Elects New Principal

Statesboro Ga December 36 Spe emby At a meeting of the board of trustees of the First District Agricultural school Prof WY M Rowan was elected principal succeeding Prof F J Dickens who had held the post for years Eight trustees were present after adopting resolutions of resignation the board elected Mr Rowan to fill the vacancy Rowan has led the district school for seven years and has served as assistant principal for the past year He is a Georgia Tech graduate with a B S in technical engineering He will open the spring term January 1 with likely large attendance All faculty except the music department remains the same Miss Kalbfleisch has recently married and a replacement is yet to be chosen A committee was appointed to assist the new principal including S Moore J W Overstreet P Applewhite and T J Kent

Stateshoro States Rowan Tigorgla Statesboro Cartersville Wowaon Kalbfleisch S. Moore J. W. Overstreet Sylvania P. Applewhite Mitten T. J. Kent Stillmore

Forsyth Post Office Site Clinched in Forsyth Ga

The treasury department accepted a West Main street lot owned by Dr J Elrod as the site for a new post office building. The government awaits clear title and plan to pass the property to federal control. Forsyth presses for early construction with Congressman elect Wise urged to act.

Forsyth Postoffice Wise Congress

Officers for Athens Named by the Council

At a preliminary meeting the Athens council named officers for the coming year. Appointments include Dr. Palmer as mayor, Jerome Michael as attorney, Wood as clerk and treasurer, Woods as marshal, Barnett as engineer, Barrow as superintendent of water works, Price as recorder, A. Ben as auditor, Charles Mc Griffith as chairman assessor, L. E. Brooks as chief of police, and G. W. McDorman as department chief. Wood, Barnett, and Barrow have long held posts. McLorman, fire chief, is Athens’ first paid department chief, entering his 27th year. FBI was reelected to duty near city hall, marking 44 years on Athens police force.

Athens BR. Palmer Jerome Michael Ww. L. Wood F. Woods J. W. Barnett James Barrow S 'Price Ax A A. Ben Charles Mc Griffith L. E H. Brooks G. W. McDorman Messrs. Wood Barnett Barrow Mclorman FBI

Powell Will Fight Suit Of His Sister

J Powell a Florida county man was sued for 10000 dollars for slander by his sister Miss Willie May Powell He answered through public prints saying he only advised for her good and that she was enraged and used bad language He aims to fight the case in court but notes his wife and children need his money and he will not pay if avoidable

Game J. Powell Flord County Willie May Powell

May Reorganize Company In Waycross Georgia

In Waycross Georgia a local military company once disbanded over a year ago for lack of interest may be reorganized. The Young signs of the city show deep interest and a meeting will likely be called soon to plan steps toward reorganization of the mil it ary unit.

Waycross Mili- Us

Atlanta Real Estate Firms Move to Decatur Trade Hub

Perris and Lang relocate from the Atlanta National Bank building to Decatur, focusing on DeKalb county land deals as East Lake Kirkwood developments and a new Methodist university site push property activity. The notice details transfers, loans, and administrator sales across Fulton and DeKalb counties with many parcels and street corners named.

Perris & Lang Atlanta National Bank Decatur DeKalb County East Lake Kirkwood New Methodist University DeKalb

Notice to the Public in Hills estate matters Fulton county

Public notices announce petitions in Fulton superior and ordinary courts from December 1914. George Brewster Hills seeks construction of Lucius Perry Hills will and trust provisions for land, art fund, and Carnegie library gifts, with Edward Hills contesting. Also listed are divorces, guardianships, estates, guardianship removals, and administration petitions with dates for January term hearings.

George Brewster Hills Lucius Perry Hills George, Brewster Hills Smeiius Perry Hills Superior Court Fulton County Lucius Perry Hilla Gilmer County Georgia Atlanta Summit Avenue Pwettth Carnegie Library Edward Lucius Parry Allis George ZL. Bell Arnold Broyles

Classified Advertising Rates and Orders in The Constitution

Local want ads from outside Atlanta require a minimum of two lines and six ordinary words per line. Ads cannot be taken by phone. callers may use Main 5000 or Atlanta S001 for assistance and placing written ads. Telegraphic and telephone ads are billed immediately with mail or solicitor delivery of the bill. Regulars will find courteous operators ready to help craft effective wording.

Atlanta Hvery Hom Montgomery Theater Imperial Hotel J. M. High Constitution Office W. B. Little Hoturn Tor Central Moreland Ave W. D. Benson Engine House Howard St Scofield B. Merritts Empire Building Prygr Street Lamond College Park South Georgia 3. A. Clayton CO Hunter Q. Terrell Bell East Point Bell General Acoustic CO Empire Life Decatur Baker Atlanta Ave M. T. Mitchell Windsor Street A. Arnone Ladies’ Tailor Grand Opera Ivy Bator Wood Ward Avenue E. E. Mason Barnes Shest Metal Works South Forsyth Street Charles D. Barker J. D Be-M Tobacco Be-M CO

Bids Sought for Cotton Seed Meal by Florida Pecan Endowment

Florida Pecan Endowment Co of Tallahassee announces bids for 100 tons of cotton seed meal. Prices must be valid 30 days, other bids not considered. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.

Seberth Alas Florida Pecan Endowment CQ Tallahassee

Guardianship and probate notices in Fulton County Georgia

Fulton County notices dated December 10 1914 1924 and 1934 alert heirs executors and guardians to filings for guardianship probate ad ministration and dismission. Several entries cite first Monday in January next as filing or hearing dates.

Georgia Fulton County R. H W. Clonehen Welborn Hammucck Eame John R. Wilkinson David Mandice Dora Strickland Simmons John RR. Wilkinson Fulton County—Court of Ordinary Chambers C. A. Nix W. A. Hester John RK. Wilkinson D. O'Dell Green B. O'Dell C. D. Gallow Way J. George Johnson John KR. Wilkinson Ane J. N. Bateman Mary HE. Allen Lucianb. Rawson William A. Rawson John FR. Wilkinson George Fulton D. M. Dickert Fleta Fannie Planagan ZL. J. Walls Sald Ordittery

Teachers Agency Ad Highlights Liberal Terms in Atlanta

ACME TEACHERS AGENCY offers best service with liberal terms and free to school boards. Address 1233 Healey Building Atlanta Georgia Ivy 7093 advertises all classes and January openings, notably for grade Foster's Teachers' Agency Ivy 820-1.

Ee Gace Fsfecendah ACME Healey Hbidg Atlanta Ivy Foster's Teachers’ Agency

Situation Wanted ads encourage persistence for best matches

The Constitution urges readers to send or renew Situation Wanted ads and suggests returning box number cards or contacting by phone for at least a week to broaden their chances of finding a position. The notice emphasizes ongoing service to advertisers and repeat responses after ads appear.

Care Bess Nishea Box USA Care Constitution Capitol Place A. Sress Crew St

Classified ads for positions and help wanted rates

Special rates offered for all nations wanted ads with brief time and price options. Experienced bookkeeper, office man, furniture man, stenographer, printer, and other job seekers list their qualifications and contact details, including addresses like Constitution Office, G-75, G-273, G-74, G-77, G-58, G-84, G-88, and local streets, with ages from 20 to 25 and references. Several ads note advance payment and delivery at The Constitution Office for preferred rates.

Constitution’ Office Addreay Constitution South Pryor Street Frasertreet Constitution Office

For Sale Mixed Used Printing Goods and Office Supplies

A long mixed list of sale items including 260 California cases at 750, 90 lower-case nana cases at 5c, galley rack holding ten galleys for 3, ten wooden double frames at 2,765, twelve double iron frames at 17.50, one proof press about 2 feet long at 10, plus various safes and hardware items. Also notes removal sale and freight terms. Addressed to THE CONSTITUTION in ATLANTA GA and other vendors.

California the Constitution Atlanta

Local business ads and notices dupe Decatur Street directory

Fragmented 1916 era classifieds list taxi cabs hotels and furnished rooms near Union Station with prices 2.00 to 2.50 per week, misc wants buys, educational notes for Mrs Crawley and Grace Waddill teaching modern languages, and professional cards for lawyers and doctors plus drug company notice.

Also Mentioned on This Page

First District Powell May G. H. Cathcart H. G. Hale Holderness Street Greenwich Treet George R. Browder Jos Vinson St Peachtresdale Ansley Park John 8. Owens J. W. Casey Marietta Place Mariette Place Curran Street Marietta Street A. C. Williams A. J. Fuller Arlington Heights Eoat Lee Street Greensferry Avenue H. Jackson Security Loan and Investment Company Wort Hood Place A. J. A. Moore Hattie Hornstadt Dore W. G. Barrett Eugene Obserdorfer Bunsat Avenue North Avenue H. G Hale R. J. Salleman Greenwich Street J. H. Whisenunt M. C. Kiser Albertus Wickersham Ralph M Hamilton Oak Street H. P. Daniel Glenvillat Quick Fourteenth District Lula W. Griffin Annie J. Williams E. Wrigham Washington Street J. R. McAdams Southeastern Land and Investment Company Aide Blule Avenue Delaware Avenue D. M. Armand Ft. BR Sawtell Lige Kamp's Land E. W. Bigham Georgia Investments, Inc Holtrook McMahon Roa Lott Southfort Sorner Fairburn Road Yancey Merchants and Mechanics Banking and Loan Company Deane Street Pryor Street BE. G. Black Ms‘chanics’ Banking and, Loan Company Northwest Corner School Place Lelia, Pettigrew Jack B. Stewart Martin Martin Branden Streets Kemes Green T. BR. Sawtel Northeas Corner Kemp Forrest Adair James T. Anderson Whitehall Trinity Avenue Court of Ordinary JT. Stewart Colegs Park Fullton County Atlanta and West Point Cambridge Avenue Auanta and Manchester Davis, Edwards and Krug Civil Peachtree Hills Place Peachtree Hill Avenue Junction Avenue Function Avenue I H.C. Stewart J. T. Stewart J. A. Tuggle Pennsylvania Avenue Pennsylvania and Virginia Avenues Highland and Los Angeles Avenues Highland Avenue Los Angeles Avenue A. R. Bickers F.C. Bickers Fulton Superior Court J. &, Bickers John S. Highsmith Eva Reid Sallie Nesbit Mary A. Wingerd Harry B. Wingard Charles D. Atkinson Teresa Wade Atkinson John BR. Wilkinson Rosa Jones William L. Jones Clifard “H. Smith Gordon Hall L Goolsby M. A. Goolsby Gravatta Maggie Chandler Hudson Josephine Revere E. S. Sullivan Sam H. Sulivan G. Katherine Sullivan Georgia Belle Sullivan John RR. ‘Wilkinson Fultox Couuntry Alice B. Boynton Halbert E. ‘Boynton Hebl Anderson Joseph M. Anderson Main M. M. Kelley Dennis O'Leary Frampton E. Bilis Birs Katherine Kendrick C. BD Gatloway James Drew Mish Ecrohn R. Wilkinson A. V. B. Gilbert Pearl Burnett Gilbert John &. Wilkinson Anna M. Tanner G. H. Wannar John RB Wilkinson Fulton Cognnty L. Douglas Mattis S. Adams H. R. Wilkinson Fulton John Tipplett M. V. James Maggie ¥. James John H. James Fannie James John It. Wilkinson Goddie Wilson Annie L. Bruce John R. Whlekinson Annie WW. Parks Willis B. Parks Eula L. Prioleau Phoeble C Mary A. Garreteceased Sala William P. Walthall Emma Garrett Boyd Evtalla Garrett Baker Fannie Sherman Joseph Sherman Frampton Ebius J. E. McRee Anna Tate Tohn R. Wilkin Appralaera Dronin Peek Fletcher I. Peek Lucy B. Hill John B. Hill Estee G. Q. Branning Atlanta Barber College E.mitchell Bt P.O. Box Atlanta, Ga Jones Candler Martin Lout Co Rhodes Hudgins Co Ofice Alexander Kirby Kirby Avenue Chattanooga Tenm Seis Navy Bracion Sahel Ige Luckie Kaminations Decatur St Fenech Wanite Parfume Department Amaruc van Bly Mise Sparkman Indy Jearn Millinery Permisson Hox Ilante Forsyth Bldz SSS Ee Misc Bankers’ Safe & Vault Co East Mitchell Street Juel W.L. Barnhart Empire Ride Albany Planing Mill Co Albany Morgan Tas Whitehall Street Manumon Tsim Cherokee Mar Granite Works Terry Sts W. H.'Mc Nat'l Bank C. J. Daniel Fourth National Bank Hdgewood Ave Hurt Hide J. Shannon Rhones Bell Main Wsod Auty AtLinte Birmingham Atlantic Runswick Thomasy Brunswick Thaville Mglgate Thomasvius Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company West Pt New Or Colum’s Columbus Montg Chait’a Macon Varya Ee Colum Charlotte Louisville Nashville Rallios Incinnati Chicago Northwee Knoxville Blue Ridge Seaboard Air Line Railway Norfolk Monroe Abbe S.C Memphis Abbe,s.c Peachtres St Westery Atlantic _Railroad Nashvilig Ghicaza Rome Dixta Flyer Belle Isle EVM UNI Taxi Company Luckie ST Excelsior Auto CO Rand Nenw Management Kimball House Union Station Mtrom Kimball J. T. Langford Peters St. Main East Ditchell Street J. T. Lightfoot Payetteville Morgia Cameron Purniture Company Forsyth St. Marn C. D. Crawley Grace Norcross Waddill Waddill i Vas- Bar College Peeples Street J. A. Campoamor Southern Auction and Salvage Company South Pryor Plano Phone Bell Valatre Madame Boswell England Courtland Auburn Ave Ali Pasha
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