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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1915

Page

4

Myth of L and N parallel line to Chattanooga denied

The attorney general’s office denied reports that the Louisville and Nashville planned a full parallel railroad from Atlanta to Chattanooga via Carterville and an Eton to Chattanooga branch. Attorney James J. Spalding called the claim a pure myth meant to inflame public sentiment and said no survey or right of way had been bought. News notes indicate broader legislative plans and possible extra sessions, plus a restraining order served on State Treasurer Speer and Secretary of State Cook.

Louisville and Nashville Hallromd Company Western Atlantic Atlanta Chattanooga Jack J. Spxiding King & Spaiding Louisville and Nashville Ronda Swan Louisville and Nashville Railroad Carteraville Martet Eton Murray County Georgia Tenn Louisville Nashville Spalding Attorney General's Office Jet L4ie WHL Jsjunetten Fite W. J. Speer Phil Cook State House Cook Railroad Cartersville Louisville and Nashville

Change Rifle Rules At Annual Meeting 1916

Washington December 20 Rules for the 1916 National rifle matches have been drafted by a committee chosen to prepare them for the board for the promotion of rifle practice. The meeting will be held January 13 for its annual session. The committee includes General Spencer of New Jersey National Guard as chairman General Drain of the Washington National Guard Captain Shinde of the U S and Lia Harjee of the Marine Corps.

Washington Spencer New Jersey Natio Guard Rehhairmen Drain Washington National Guard Shinde U. S Hia Harjee Marine Corps

Minnesota Governor Hammond Dies in Clinton La

An ailing Minnesota governor W S Hammond died in a Clinton hotel, from a stroke likely triggered by recent pneumonia. Lieutenant Governor J A A Burnquist becomes acting governor, a Republican who had just been sworn in as lieutenant governor.

Clinton Ww. & Hem md Minnesota Hammond J. A. Nowell Haut Peliciana Pariah Patrod St. Paul Minn W.S. Hammond Denly Giinton 1St Paul South Clin J. A. A. Burnquist 4.C. Eberhart Daston Amr Burnquist John A. Johnson

Wilkinson Favored For Mayor By Candler In Atlanta Boom

The Retail Merchants president Colonel F. J. Paxon endorses Wilkinson, calling the move the happiest suggestion for Atlanta in years. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce leads the effort with other business groups behind. a united indorsement is expected, suggesting Wilkinson would win mayor without opposition if he accepts. The push aims to present a clean up-to-date administration amid factional strife.

Wilkinson Atlanta F. J. Paxon Retail Merchants’ Association Wikinson Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Nivie Chamber of Commerce

Mortuary notices bring sudden deaths in Washington and Hartwell

Mrs. W A Pope of Washington Georgia died suddenly at her son’s home after a brief illness she was 80 and survived by four children funeral and interment set for Friday at 2 p m Mrs Stanley Brown of Hartwell died at 26 after a kidney infection she leaves a daughter and husband Mrs Charles McEwen of Atlanta sister Annie LeByly 43 died last night at a private hospital survived by husband and two children. body to Charlotte N C Mrs Ella Hollingsworth 73 died at 131 Gamer Street survivors include three sons and four sisters. Emma Kirby Holland five month old died in private hospital and was moved to Greenbere E undertaking establishment

Blakely Gan Howell Enry Villipique Villpigue Villipigue Granison Goolsby Georgia Goolsby Villipique Goolsbya W. A. Pope Washington William A. Pope Pembroke Ope Sen Messrs Mark Cooper Pope Pembroke Pope John J. Hill Atlanta Minter Wimberly Macon Guneral Stanley Brown Hartwell Janie Brown Stanley J. Brown Charles McEwen Annie le By Ella K. Hollingsworth Ella.Hollingsworth Gameran Street BR. B Meridian Cd. E Savannah O. A. Hollingeworth Mobile Ala GW. Haynes W. P. Chauney Ly Garrison W. J. Furner Emma Kirby Holland Em. Kirby 3. ¢. Holland Treboay Greenbere E Eatace

Favored by Chance Even in His Death

New York on December 30 reports that Richard Canfield, noted gambler and art connoisseur, died amid strange twists of fate as his estate faced settlement and an insurance dispute. The executor’s actions and the outcome of the case remain unsettled, with questions about final arrangements and benefits.

New York Richard Canfield Art Connetmeur Maurancs-Com

Ford Peace Delegates Leave for Copenhagen

Ford peace expedition departs by special train from Stockholm for Copenhagen to plan onward travel to The Hague. Delegates face passport limits and potential routes through Germany. officials back in neutral states show sympathy, with Sweden and Denmark described as skeptical.

Stockholm Sweden London Copenhagen Hague Mombera State Department Germany Executive Committee Henry Ford Denmark

Jenkins Co Institute To Convene Next Week

Jenkins County Teachers Institute will convene in Gullen Ga next Monday and run the full week. County Superintendent Walter V Lanier has driven county schools to strong state standing with State Supervisor Martin and Miss Rule of Valdosta to attend. Noted speakers include State School Commissioner M L Brittain Dr W N Ainsworth Dr M Ashby Jores and Dr White. The week shapes as a gala for Millen and Jenkins county with many teachers monitors and planned entertainments.

Gullen Jenkins County Walter V. Lanier Martin Miss Rule South Georgia Normal Faculty Valdosta M. L. Brittain W.N. Ainsworth M. Ashby Jores White Institute Millen

Peace treaties commission named for Britain US and Italy

The international commission to arbitrate disputes under the investigation pacts has been chosen. George Gray will be US commissioner, with Dominico da Gama as non national US member under the Britain treaty. UK selects Viscount Bryce and Max Korecki as non national member. Fridtjof Nansen to umpire.

Washington International Commission Great Britain United States Italy Bryan George Gray Delaware Domido da Gama Britzil W. 2. Schreiner South’ African Union George L. Macintosh Wabash College Crawfordsville Ind Eduardo Soares Mutica Eduardo Mayor Des Planches van Iseghen Supreme Court of Belgium Gregor W. Gran Nor

Banquet Tendered to Mr and Mrs Adams After City Wedding

Mr and Mrs A K Adams were guests of honor at a Piedmont hotel banquet the night of their Christmas Eve union. Adams, a general superintendent for Arthur Tufts, wed Miss Marie Butler of St Louis in Atlanta with a small circle present. R Justi acted as toastmaster as 14 couples joined in the celebration and a musical program entertained guests.

A. K. Adams Piedmont Hotel Adams Aguo~ciates Arthur Tufts Marie Butler St. Louis Atlanta R. Justi

Funeral Notices From Smyrna Georgia 1915

Funeral notices list services for Mrs. Cache Copeland and Mr. Charles Wickersham Redford, with details on church, time, officiant and interment at College Park cemetery. Several listed relatives and pallbearers are named, with processions gathering at H. M. Patterson & Son chapel.

Cache Copeland Unis Tiddtock Muthodlet Church Smyrna Smyrns Flowers Care Greenberg & Bond Co Charles Wickersham Stadford W. B. Radford H.G. Radford Nevon Haviford Charles Wickersham Redford South Sid Baptist Church Huch Walace College Park H. M Prtternon & Non WW. O. Hughes Coren Kimbrell Kenry Ray Johnburn Joe Carter Ed Thompson He Copslena Ere Ores Din Aadiy Mera Mattie K Sfeth Iy Coleman H. B. Coleman JT. Childers Atlanta F. P. Perdue Lincolnton J. Jr. Childers Childers Robert Childers J. W. Coleman J. T. Busbee Mirs Leroy Birchy College Pari Leroy’ Smith Quincy Fla Henrietta Chapman Floy Chapman J.B. Teme Red Oak Z. J. Childers J. W. Childers Fort Worth Texas J.T. Head John 7 Head R. Head G. W. Smith Air Fr. Cunningham Lee Garrisonwurg West End Baptist Church Callbeakera Thompson Clyde Arch¢n John Armatesd C.J. Bryant Welfe Leonard Almond Simpson Street J. F. Purser A.C. Hemperney

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