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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1915

Page

7

St Marks church donors and Hyperion club socials noted

A Sunday program at St Marks Methodist features soloists Edai Bartholomew and Oscar Happenheimer with Mrs J W Kart Aliie Purser and Helen T Conyer among performers. Socials include a bridge party for Mrs Marshall in Charlotte and a Hyperion club dance with many guests and a Valentine week dressy program. Mrs Sciple and Mayer Recital praised for artistry at Atlanta Conservatory. A silver tea at Nellie Peters Gibbs home benefits All Saints Guild.

St. Marks Method Ss Opal Edai Bartholomew J. W. Hurt Oscar Happenheimer J. W. Kart Aliie Purser Helen ‘T. Conyer Sohn M. Gooper J. D. Scott Mr. _Oscar Pappende E. Bartholomew Nellie Peters Spring Street M. Ne Guild .of All Saints! Church Carolyn Cobb

Brownatone Hair Stain Promises Quick Color Change

An advertisement extols Brownatone hair stain as a fast, safe solution that alters hair to golden brown, medium brown, or black. It claims long lasting, undetectable results with minimal retouching as hair grows. Sold by druggists and makers offer trial bottle and book for 10 cents.

Kenton Tharmacal Pike St Covington, Ky Atlanta Sacce Pharmacies

Suffrage Tea Room At Peachtree Street Opens Daily

Suffrage Tea Room at 217 Peachtree Street reports daily operation with a rotating hostess schedule led by Mrs Philip Wilcox from New York now residing in Atlanta. Tea with cake or sandwiches costs five cents and is supported by a line of social events including musical teas and bridge gatherings across the week.

Suffrage Tea Room Suffrage Headquarters Peachtree Street Philip ‘Wilcox New York Atlanta Wilcox George Harrington J.C. Cook Turner Janie Cooper Mai

Wednesday Meetings and Club Gatherings Listed

The notice lists a Wednesday morning study circle with Mrs. J C Greenfield at 628 Edgewood Avenue at 10 30 AM, an executive board meeting of the Woman s Baptist Missionary Union today at 1 30 PM in room 710 Ethan Building, a sewing club session at 2 30 PM with Mrs W E Campbell at 990 Ponce de Leon Ave, and the St Anthony s Guild monthly meeting at 3 30 PM at the rectory 251 Ashby Street. Swift Company s Reef in Atlanta reports weekly average 9 83 cents per pound for the week ending Saturday January 30.

J.C. Greenfield Edgewood Avenue Woman's Baptist Missionary Union of Orgin Ethan Building Cone St. Anthony’s Guild Ashby, Street Swift Asice of Reef Atlanta

Society Notes From the Georgian Terrace and Around

Mrs R Broderick returns from Chicago with Mr Broderick to the Georgian Terrace. Dr and Mrs HF McManus announce the birth of a son named Hugh Forrear McManus Jr. Several residents travel to Daytona and Alabama. Mrs S K Dick to return from Washington with relatives. Miss Rita Froshin back after six months abroad. Wedding plans for Miss Wyoline Lowe Purtell and Shennon Perry noted. Many social visits and box parties at Forsyth, with several residents visiting Athens, Marietta, Raleigh, and Kentucky.

Chicago Broderick Georgian Terrace HF. "McManus Brooks, Ga Hugh Forrear Omanus, Jr McManus Eula Butts T. BR. Felder T. B. Felder, Jr Daytona Fiz HL Hampton McConnell Yessay Alaama Anak Dahlonega Misa Wyoline Lowe Purtelt Shennon Perry W. J. Crouch Carters Ville George Crouch George F. ‘Newell Marietta Jis Gi. EH Brown Byron Apartments W. C. Jamnasin Marie Louise Asher Forsyth Sue Brinkley Poston Lillian Cat Elizabeth Winship Bates Athens Annie Winship Bates Tucy Cobb W.S. Elkin Ugh Richardson Edward Inman Wampton Terrace Augusta George L. Morton Georgel. Morton, Jr Kentucky William Tilt O. A. Wood Hampton _Terrace Alfriend Motors Eawin F. Johnson Phinizy Calhoun Hampton Terrace S. F. Nininger Richmond A. R. Nininger Charles .Nevile Savannah

Brooks County Industrial club achieves Belgian immigration goal

Brooks County Industrial club demonstrates efficiency by advancing a Belgian farmer immigration movement. A Baltimore group reports 42 Belgians at sea and 200 ready for America, with Brooks County able to claim any portion. The effort began last October and culminates in a feasible plan.

Quitman Brooks County Industrial Club Brooks County Brooks ‘County Industrial Club Atlanta Industrial Club Aetter Southern Settlement and Development Organization of Baltimore Southern Settlements and Development Organization America Gso

Baracas To Hold Mock Trial Thursday In Odd Fellows Temple

A mock trial will be staged Thursday night at the Odd Fellows temple at Moore and Decatur streets to aid the Cooper Street Baraca class. Admission is 15 cents with proceeds funding a new Sunday school room on Cooper Street. Sally Johnson sues for absolute divorce from Rastus Johnson and seeks alimony and non possession of her children.

Odd Fellows’ Temple Moore and Decatur Streets Cooper Street Sally Johnson Rastus Johnson

Renfroe Resigns from Smoke and Fire Board

J N Renfroe resigns from the smoke and fire board after being elected as councilman. The vacancy will be filled at the next meeting. Delegation members say they have not seen a man for the spot.

Frst J. N. Renfroe

New Fiddlers Reach Atlanta for Championship Honors

Two new entrants for Georgia’s fiddle championship, Matthew Whitaker and Simmons Goslin, arrive from Bald Knob and Shady Dale with plans to enter the Old Fiddlers convention at the Auditorium. They seek a sample from champion Fiddlin John Carson who performs with a half pint bottle claimed as not taxed. The convention runs four nights with Italian band interludes and reserved seats on sale at Shepard’s.

Georgia Matthew Mark Whitaker Bald Knob Goslin Ad Simmons Shady Daie Fiddlers John Carson Carson Qid Greatore Shepard's Hee Cee Avenue Pryor Street

Dr Soule to boost Southeastern fair on Thursday night

Dr Andrew M Boyle president of the State College of Agriculture will address the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to report Canada’s agricultural progress from the Toronto fair and outline features of the Southeastern fair. Moving pictures of farm scenes and industry will be shown and invitations sent to members of the Atlanta Association of Credit Men for the event at the Chamber of Commerce building with refreshments and cigars.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Andrew M. Boyle State College of Agriculture Canada Toronto Soule Ea J. L.adams Atlanta Association of Credit Men Chamber of Commerce

Theaters on Sundays Opposed by Preachers

A meeting of evangelical ministers condemned Sunday theater openings and fruit stands, urging the Law and Order League to push enforcement before council. They will join the Grocers and Butchers Association to seek action, while a committee plans to oppose convict cages during transport.

Thevangelical Ministers’ Association Cive Law and Order League Grocers and Butchers Association Law and Orderlesgue Board of County Commissioners

Austin and Smith form new Atlanta law firm

James W. Austin and Youne B. Smith announce the creation of Austin & Smith with offices in the Atlanta National Bank building. Vortimer Macon, a skilled abstract attorney from Macon, joins to head the abstract department. Austin is a longtime Atlanta lawyer. Smith previously worked with Cravath & Henderson in New York and more recently with Wimbish & Hillis.

James W. Austin Austin & Smith Atlanta National Bank Vortimer Macon Macon Austin Atlanta

Robinson to Talk on Universalism at First Universalist

Special services at First Universalist Church 16 East Harri s street begin 7 40 each evening. Rev F A Line preached on The Triumphs of God using parables of the lost sheep coin and prodigal son. Jean Rev I BR Robinson of Chattanooga Tenn will preach tonight on Bible Universalism Does the Bible Teach the Doctrine of Endless Punishment He led a debate in Chattanooga recently and will also lead the singing.

First Universalist Church East Harw Ris Street F. A. Line Jean Rev. I. BR. Robinson Chattanooga Tenn Robinson Chattamooga

Pencils Campaign Progress For Crippled Children Home

More than $1,000 has been raised in Atlanta toward a Georgia crippled children's convalescent home. A statewide drive will begin to raise the remaining $4,000 with local committees visiting every town and business leaders promising pencils for a year. The home’s annual operating cost is estimated at $5,000.

Georgia Atlanta Sise Blama

Presbyterian Clergy Honors Dr Holderby

The Presbyterian Ministers Association of Atlanta hosted Dr A B Holderby at the Ansley hotel to mark his twenty five years as Moore Memorial church pastor. His resignation took effect Sunday after he delivered the anniversary sermon. Speakers included Dr William Hil Dr Mrs Patton Dr Richard Flinn Dr Dunbar Ogden and Dr J Lyons.

The Presbyterian Ministers’ Association of Atlanta A. B. Holderby Ansley Hotel Moore Memorial Church Holderby William B Hil West End Mrs . Patton Richard Flinn North Avenue Dunbar Ogden Central Church J. & Lyons Hirst Helderby Peator

Copeland Dies at Private Hospital in Bremen Ga

Charles L. Copeland merchant of Bremen Ga died Monday morning at a local hospital. The body was moved to Barclay and Brandon's chapel and returned to Bremen for a 10 40 this morning funeral. He was 44 and survived by his wife daughter of Congressman Adamson five brothers and three sisters in Bowden Atlanta Cornelia Carrollton Bowden Newell.

Charles L. Copeland Bremen Barclay & Brandon's Adamson Fourth J. N. Copeland Atlanta John~ Cc. Copeland Cornelia W. F J.A. Copeland Bowden George T. Copeland Carrollton H. H. Wicks A. E. Fieming G. G. “Avern Newell

Skull Fractured With Rock In Rome Georgia

Wiley Dempsey the US year old son of Mr and Mrs W A Dempsey of Rome is at a local hospital with a compound skull fracture. The wound was caused by a colored youth Deedy Griffin who reportedly threw a rock at the boy. The youth is confined in the county jail awaiting the outcome of the case.

Rome Wiley Dempsey Deedy. Griffin Dempsey

Rome Bond Election Registration Figures in Rome Ga

Rome Ga February 1 Special says total registration for the February 11 bond election is 1125. Voters will decide on bonds totaling 100000 with 75000 for a municipal building and 25000 to be added to a hospital fund.

Rome

Two Chair Firms Reopen. 375 Employees Return to Work

The Marietta Chair and Brumby Chair plants resumed operation Monday, bringing 375 workers back. Both had been shut since mid December. Marietta started full time with 125 workers. Brumby added 250 and runs four days weekly. Officials report strong orders from the South and growing shipments from the Midwest.

Marietta Chair Company Brumby Chair Company Mariettaa Chair Company Brumby Company South Middle West

Baskin to Quit Police Commission Projection

Dr W H Baskin a first ward police commissioner will tender resignation to council after relocating. The first ward delegation debates his vacancy with Renfroe backing W B Wester and Stawright backing ex Councilman Wardlaw. Baskin has supported Chief Beavers and his policies.

W. H. Baskin Dr. Baskin Renfroe W. B. Wester Stawright Wardlaw

Moon and Candler Form Partnership

Charles M. Moon and Scott Candler establish a law partnership with offices in the Healey building. Each has practiced three years, Moon previously with Ethridge and Ethridge, Candler two years with Green, Tilsen and McKinney.

Charles M. Moon Scott Candler Healey Moon Mr. Candler Ethridge & Ethridge Candler Green, Tilsen & McKinney

Organized Labor Enters Its Protest

Rome Ga February 1 Special local laboring unions signed resolutions protesting efforts to bring Belgian immigrants to the United States. The actions claim increased unemployment and lower wages if the movement succeeds. Signed by the Junior Order of American Mechanics Central Labor Union stove mounters moulders Daughters of America Lumibers and Women's Union Label League.

Rome Junian Crder American Mechanics Central Labor Union Stove Mounters’ Union Moulders' Union Daughters of America, Lumibers Women's Union Label League

Visiting His Old Home

Richard W. Massey, formerly of Columbus and now based in Birmingham, Ala, where he has large business interests, is visiting his old home. He gave an optimistic interview on the business outlook, saying conditions have improved markedly since the year began.

Columbus Richard W. Massey Birmingham Ala

Rand's Property Inspected in Brunswick Georgia

President Fairfax Jarreison of the Southern railway spent the day in Brunswick inspecting all Southern property. He viewed the city terminals and noted improvements costing over 100000 dollars recently completed three miles from the city.

Rand Brunswick Spewai Fairfax Jarreison Southern’ Railw Yeesterday Southern

Street Railway Extension Near Waycross Planned

Former Florida governor Albert W. Gilchrist visiting Waycross stated that an extension of the street railway is largely completed and will be built without further delays through the southern section. Construction work is temporarily suspended, signaling improvement in conditions for the project.

Waycross Albert W. Gilchrist Florida Waycrosa

Bound Over for Trial in Illicit Distilling Case

Rome Ga February 1 bound over by United States Commissioner John C Printap charged with illicit distilling. Deputies Camp and Wardlaw of the federal revenue force located the still and said to have been operated by W Watkins and J S Hales of Dalton.

Rome W. Watkins J. S. Hales Dalton United States John C. Printap Camp Wardlaw Federal Revenue Force

Aldrich Visits Jekyl Island in Brunswick Ga

Former United States Senator Nelson W. Aldrich arrives at Jekyl Island Brunswick accompanying a party of friends. His yacht Nervana has also arrived and will be used by the party.

Brunswick United States Nelson W. Aldrich Jekyl Island

But Yet To Be Improved Post Office Work Awarded

Contract for improving the post office building here was awarded to a local contractor after delays of over two years. Postmaster H C Bunn had pressed for the project for a year and work will start immediately, per advice from the treasury department in Washington.

Waycross Jeuruary Treasury Department Washington H. _C. Bunn

Prosperity Returns, Daniel Bros. Store Cash Sale Reaches Records

Daniel Bros. president L. Daniel declares returning prosperity as cash sales surge. A Saturday sale in Atlanta set records for cash transactions, drawing crowds and forcing doors to close. He notes abundant money and high quality merchandise attracting buyers, with gold flowing to counters faster than ever.

Daniel Daniel Bros. Company Atlanta Mach Lees Vilanta Beleve

Death of Prof Cowan Well Known Educator

Monroe Ga February 1 Special Cowan professor of mathematics and mechanical arts at the Fifth District Agricultural and Mechanical school Monroe Ga died Wednesday morning January 27 at the home of his parents in Newton County and was buried at Hopewell church Nearby Cowan was a B S E E B graduate of Tech class 1907 He had been connected with the school as a teacher of mathematics and mechanical arts his entire career. He devoted himself to its best interest and left a strong impression on students and many friends across the state. He was gentle refined and of noble Christian spirit and earned the confidence of all he met.

Monroe Cowan Agricultural J. A. Cowane Newton County Hopewell Church Tech Firth District Agricultural and Mechanical School

Apoplexy strikes Bainbridge man at telephone

James Franklin Tolar, 63, died of apoplexy Saturday night at Tolar's still ten miles west of Bainbridge. The Bainbridge resident, born in Muilings, D C, had lived in Decatur county thirty years and resided in Bainbridge the last decade. He died while talking on the phone. He married Miss Jou Griffin in 1895 and is survived by his wife, mother Mrs. B I Rogers of Rowland North Carolina three sisters and three brothers.

Bainbridge James Pranklin Tolar Tolar’s Muilings D. C Decatur County Jou Griffin B. I. Rogers Rowland Proctor Little Rock Stanton Bennettsville S. C Bridges Amor Three Brothers H. M. Tolar Dze Mass Luther and Wolworth Rogers Rowland, N, C

Spirited Council Fight in Decatur Fourth Ward

Decatur Ga February 1 Special. Election to fill two council seats in the fourth ward Oakhurst will be held Saturday. Candidates in the field declare a spirited contest with one year and two year terms. For one year: Dr J H Phillips R W King and Mrs Fisher. For two years: M J Nash and George P Whitman. Registration books closed tonight and campaigning continues this week to finish.

Decatur Oakhurst J. H. Phillips R. W. King

Bibbes Manufacturing Adds New Washroom Addition

Columbus February 1 special reports Bibbe Manufacturing company is building an addition to its revenue room after a construction contract was let.

Columbus, Gay Bibbe’ Manufacturing Company

Georgia Baraca and Philathea union to hold sessions in Columbus

Special from Columbus Georgia indicates the Georgia Baraca association and the Georgia Philathea union will likely be invited to host their 1516 sessions in Columbus.

Columbus Georgia Baraca Association Georgia Philathea Union

Women in Vienna and America Aid War Wounded

War era notices note Austrian, French, English, German and American women aiding wounded officers and soldiers. An advertising insert promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a temperance remedy for women’s ailments including irregularities, backache, and weakness, and urges consultation with Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.

Vienna Austria France England Germany America Dr. Pierce Dr. Splerce

Ministers of Macon oppose plan for Bible High School training

In Macon Georgia February 1 special the proposed military training program at Bible High School faces opposition from local pastors. A ministerial association committee will investigate and report findings. Opponents argue such training hinders world peace and could lead to militarization, while the school board says it builds discipline and physical and moral strength for future national service.

Macon Bible High School Board of Education Rmany

Athens students launch aid fund for new entrants

At the University of Georgia a freshman urged support leading to a students aid fund. A chapel gathering aided by George M. Leber of Savannah started with seven hundred dollars and aims to raise at least 400 dollars annually from students to assist worthy freshmen through college.

Athens Southern University Uwonorthy

Uniforms for Mexicans in Rome Ga February

The Union Manufacturing company in Rome Georgia ships the largest output of dexican uniforms for armies in Mexico. The plant travels salesmen into South America and Mexico to seek business opportunities and markets.

Rome Speciatica Mexico Union Manufacturing Company South America Meise

Simple Home Remedy for Dandruff and Hair Loss

A fragment describes mixing Bay Rum, Barbo Compound, Glyterine, and other cheap ingredients bought at druggists. Applied daily for two weeks then every other week, it claims to rid dandruff and stop hair loss, relieve itching, darken faded gray hair, and promote growth with softer, glossier results.

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