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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1915

Page

6

Inman Will Divides Estate Among Widow and Heirs

The widow Mrs Samuel M Inman two sons Henry A Inman and Frank M Inman and daughter Mrs John W Cooper of Philadelphia named in the will filed for prohata by Ordinary John R Wilkinson. The estate valued near 1900000 mainly real estate in Terminal district. Codicils dated 1906 define portions and stipulations. Mrs Inman life estate in West Mitchell Street Madison Avenue property. Henry receives Gate City hotel block. Cooper gets Terminal hotel property with life estate in Forsyth street business holdings. Frank gets blocks on Forsyth and Madison areas. All remaining not in will to be divided equally among widow and children. John A Hydds notes Inman gave over 1 million in life gifts.

Samuel M. Inman Henry A Frank M. Inman John W. Cooper Philadelphia John R. Wilkinson Terminal Henry D. Hynda C. R. Howard, Jr W. A Stewart Inman Panch~trea Street Mire Mitchell Street Madison Avenue Hire Terminal District Aigg Forsyth Street Mitchell and

Georgia Fruit Exchange aims to find markets for state crops

The Georgia Fruit Exchange plans to secure profitable markets outside the state for Georgia grown fruit and perishables. President WW B Hunter says the exchange will seek new markets and has already discussed the idea with the executive committee. A primary markets committee was named and district representatives will join meetings to advise farmers on packing and curing for markets.

Georgia ‘Marketing Association B.‘Hunter The Georgia Fruit Exchange Georgia Georgia Marketing Association Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs H. G. Hastings Dan.g. Hughes J. Leroy Runcan LG. Council B. W. Hunt W. Morton N. B. Marsh‘burn LaGrange Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic ‘Ailroad W. H. Leahy Western and Atlantic Railroad

Noted financier Inman’s large charitable endowments detailed

A former business leader devoted most of eight years to institutions in humanity’s name. Days before his death he arranged payments of 35000 to Oglethorpe University 25000 to Agnes Scott and 5000 to the new Methodist university. He also funded 17000 toward a Presbyterian church lot last June. Final family gifts followed, including 50000 to Mrs Inman and smaller bequests to relatives and household servants.

Oglethorpe University Agnes Scott New Methodist University New Presbyterian Church Hynds Inman E. RuBose Emma S. Bell Mattie Lege R. DuBose Nellie Roberts Tohn Hynda Lucy Black Sanders Nellie Mollie Barker

Garland Watkins Named Justice of the Peace in College Park District

Garland Watkins of College Park won a decisive victory in district 1615 Fulton County over Henry A. Godby and Judge Nash to become justice of the peace. Watkins, son of the late Rev. Dr. Watkins, is well connected in Fulton and widely congratulated by friends and former legislators.

Garland Watkins College Park District College Park Fulton County Henry A. Godby Nash Watkins Frar Georgia

Own Life Taken By Young Woman Near Roswell Ga

Mrs. Adam Durham, 31, a Crabapple area schoolteacher, ended her life with a double barreled shotgun at 22 Flora Avenue, the home of her sister and brother in law. She had come for treatment at a sanitarium and was found on the back porch fully dressed, having shot herself in the neck. Her husband traveled from Ragwell to Atlanta by car after being notified. The body was taken to Poole's undertaking chapel.

Adam Durham Crabapine Roswell Flora Avenue

Hoosiers Celebrate At The Ansley Tonight

A large Indiana club event occurs on the eleventh floor of the Hotel Ansley with about 250 Hoosiers expected to attend. George W. Ryan, president of the Indiana organization, will preside over a program of songs stories oratory refreshments dancing and music.

Ansley Indiana George W. Ryan Indiana Organization

Lawyer in Fulton County Fight Fined for Disorderly Conduct

Attorney Watt Kelly was fined $5.75 by Recorder George H. Johnson on charges of disorderly conduct after a fist fight on the Fulton County courthouse steps Saturday morning with Attorney BR A Friedson. Friedson’s case was dismissed.

Watt Kelly George H. Johnson BR. A. Friedson Fulton County Friedson

Evangelist J R Anderson to Preach at Tabernacle Tonight

Rev J R Anderson a well known evangelist and former Atlanta printer will preach at the old Baptist Tabernacle on Lucille street and occupy the pulpit for possibly a week or more. Several other evangelists have been engaged to work with him.

J. R. Anderson Atlanta Old Baptist Tabernacle Lucille

Two Negroes Given Federal Sentences for Post Office Thefts

Clifford Craig and Ollie Saxon were sentenced in U S district court for post office thefts. Craig, 14, received two years at the National Training School for Boys in Washington. Saxon, a former Atlanta post office wagon driver, pleaded guilty to stealing several parcel post packages and drew three years in federal prison.

Clifford Craig Ollie Saxon United States District Court Craig Eiven National Training School For Washington Lawrenceville Saxon Atlanta

Reception Planned For Creatore And Band In Atlanta

The Atlanta Music Festival association plans a reception for Creatore and his band in Atlanta next Thursday. The celebrated bandmaster and his ensemble will hold two concerts at the Auditorium, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Colonel W L Peel praised Creatore as the most popular bandleader to visit Atlanta, noting his musicianship and leadership. Proceeds will aid the Music Festival association fund supporting free Sunday concerts and organ recitals at the Auditorium.

Atlanta Music Festival Association Creatore Atlanta W.L. Peel Music Festival Association

Officer of Famous Brigade Rests in the National Cemetery

Funeral of Edgar Al Kimmel a Kirkwood construction engineer who died Saturday was held Monday afternoon with interment in Marietta National Cemetery. He was 73 and builder of Atlanta’s Pearl Street underpass. A Michigan native, former Twenty fourth Michigan infantry lieutenant, he lived in Selma Alabama earlier and married Augusta Hawkins in 1875. Survived by his wife two sons Warren C Edgar A Jr and two daughters Miss Margaret Kimmel.

Edgar al Kimmel Kirkwood Wade Avenue Marietta Kimmel Pearl Street Atlanta Berrien ‘County Michigan Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry Iron Brigade Army of the Potomac George, Kimmel Selma Ala Misa Augusta, Hawkins Old St. Stephens Jnn Miss Margaret Kimmel

Turn Verein Concert Draws Large Atlanta Crowd

A Sunday evening concert by the Atlanta Turn Verein drew a large crowd of over 200 members and families. Prof Lindner led the program with soprano Edith McCool, violin soloist Lindner, and baritone Herr Goldbore. Professor Wedemeyer conducted the orchestra, delivering several pleasing pieces. The singing section comprises forty of Atlanta’s best voices.

Atlanta Edith McCool Lindner Herr Goldbore Wedemeyer Verein

Grand Fraternity Rounds Up Entertainment at New Hall

Atlanta Branch No 229 of the Grand Fraternity will host an event at the new third floor hall 214 North Broad Street General Manager F Baruch of Philadelphia will lecture on fraternity Past Commander M D Greason has arranged magician Professor Oghaney Raymus for a magic show Mr Newman Lesser of the Fraternal Aid Union will give a short address

Igs Atlanta North Broad_ street F. Baruch Philadelphia M. D. Greason Oghaney Raymus Newman Lesser Fraternal Aid Union

Decatur Street Delicatessen Damaged by Fire

A midnight restaurant at 157 Decatur Street, known as the police picket stop, was nearly destroyed by a fire early Monday morning. The origin is unknown and the building sustained considerable damage.

Decatur Street

Railroad Men Meet to Classify Rates in South

The southern railroad classification committee opened its quarterly meeting Monday at the Piedmont hotel with over fifty members present. Chairman W. R. Powe presides as representatives from various railroads confer for two weeks to classify rates on commodities in freight tariff records of southern states.

Piedmont Hotel W. R. Powe

Final plans made for religious census in Atlanta

A Monday meeting of the census committee announced plans for a major religious census in Atlanta to be conducted next Saturday morning. The list of ward captains includes M. A. Hale as chairman and 10 ward leaders with a strong turnout from churches and civic groups. Women in the Young Women’s Christian Association opened campaign activities with talks from Mrs Archibald H. Davin and Dr Aull.

Atlanta M. A. Hale Ninth A.w. Awtry Harry Jones W W. Gaines John A. Munzet J.P. Glore WS. M. Carson George White Ijr T. B. Gay Wu. Vary J. W. Awtry Central Baptist Church J.whittington Temple Baptist Tom Akredge Walker Street Methodist J. F. Shields Asbury Methodist Harry Muench Lutherayn James Pruitt West View Baptist Second Ward John “Hussey St. Philip’s Welker Danson J. W. Brown Central Presbyterian Orr Sars Lysle D.G. McNair Pryor Street S$. Reed

Columbus Manufacturers to join new state association

Columbus Georgia February 1. William W. Horn secretary of the temporary organization visits the city and reports a good prospect that many local manufacturers will join the new state association.

Columbus New State Association of Manufacturers William W. Horn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inman Estate Rense Cail Maier & Berkele, Inc Diamond Merchants Whitehall Street Daniel N. B Paris Anderson Tabernacle National Cemetery Underwood Typewriter Co Broad St Wilmington, N.C Georgia Railroad Atlantic Coast Line Wilmington N.C Lincoln’s Thomson Lincoln County Lincolnton Ores Otham Wetherbee & Wood Fifth Ave Fifth St New York City Georgia Savings Bank & Trust Co Law Bros. Company Whitehall St Cunard Europe Liverpool Franconia Orduna Transylvania Lusitania Spain Riviera Italy Greece Azores Gibraltar Genos Naples Piraeus Carpathia State ST. cM Ser‘i India Ching, Philppines Japan Australia Peninecee & Orients 3. N. Co State St. N.Y Shredded Wheat Company Niagara Falls, N. Y
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