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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1915

Page

2

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed By Readers

Letters from Princeton New York and Poland New York praise Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from headaches, weakness, female trouble, and changes of life. Nurses and neighbors recommend the medicine and offer to publish testimonials to help others. Readers are urged to seek confidential advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.

Princeton Lydia E. Pinkham Mra J. F. Johnson Tlingis Poland N. Y Horace Newman Herkimer Co N.Y

Bankrupt sale ordered by referee Adams in Atlanta

Under order of Hon. Percy H Adams I will sell on February 11 1915 at 11 am at Room 513 Grant Building Atlanta Georgia stock of merchandise including shoes dry goods clothing and notions Inventory 2949 fixtures 250 All located at 432 Decatur Street Atlanta Georgia For inspection call on trustee

Percy “H. Adams Grant Bldg Atlanta Decatur Street

Donlon Defends Catholic Church in Atlanta Sermon

Father Donion, Georgetown president, spoke at Sacred Heart Church defending the church against claims of narrowness and mediocrity. He argued the church reflects Christ amid temptations of sensuality, worldliness, and pride, urging laity to educate themselves to explain their faith.

Sacred Heart Church Father Donion Georgetown University Atlanta Hell Rome Europe Francis Dominic Bernar Church of Hir Pasteur

Whitfield County Plans for Year’s Planting Meeting Held

Datton Ga February 7 Special A meeting of Whitfield county teachers and the home and canning clubs members was held at the courthouse yesterday morning and was largely attended Plans were formulated for the ensuing year with several talks by speakers including Dr William Bradford Cedartown and James B Downing Athens who led the pig clubs program

Datton Whitfield County Comple and Canning Clubs Court— House William Bradford Cedartown James EB. Downing Athens

Blind Tiger Kill In Attack On Raines In Decatur Street

In early Sunday morning two negroes attacked Robert Raines of 75 Berean Ave at the corner of Pratt and Decatur streets after refusing to buy from them. Raines, aided by nightwatchman C. R. McDermott, survived as one attacker was killed. Police found John Farr dead at 12 Pratt Street. Rich Daniel of 14 Pratt Street is jailed. An inquest cleared McDermott of murder, deeming his shooting justifiable. Atlanta saw other city crimes at night including robberies on Piedmont Ave, Millican Soda Co store burglary, and gas meter thefts on Plum Street.

Decatur Street Robert Raines Berean Avenue Pratt Decatur Streets Raines Blind Tiger Manor C. R. McDermott The Georgia Railway and’ Power, Company McDermott Pratt Street John Farr Rich Daniel Furt Grady Hospital Atlanta Kellogg Williams Piedmont Avenue Millican Soda Company West Mitchell Street Plum Street G. F. Haney Plum Co. & Norris

Atlanta Hosts World’s Biggest Choir For Chapman Meetings

Atlanta presents the largest choir for Alexander Chapman meetings with 1,300 singers gathered Sunday at 3 30 PM at the Baptist Tabernacle under Z R Regnashak in charge of direction. The Melbourne event next in size plans 1 200 members.

Atlanta Alexander Chapman Melbourne Australia the Baptist Taternacle Z. R. Regnashak

3000 Negro Children Barred From Schools

B R Himes president of Holmes Institute spoke to a Radcliffe Memorial church congregation about Atlanta’s 3000 colored children denied public schooling due to overcrowding or costs. He urged a campaign to prepare them for life and citizenship. the institute seeks funds to cover debts and operations, backed by the board of education finance committee and many respected white citizens.

B. R. Himes Holmes Institute Radcliffe Memorial Presbyterian Church Milton Thompson Holmes Atlanta Board of Education Finance Committee

Dr Wilmer Preaches On Gods Hospitality at Savoy

Dr C B Wilmer rector of St Luke Episcopal Church spoke at the Savoy theater on The Hospitality of God. He preached from the parable of the wedding feast and urged accepting God’s invitation to solve labor and capital issues. He described the Finns church as a hospital for sinners seeking grace. The series will continue indefinitely due to growing audience interest.

Roo J Savoy Theater Cc. B. Wilmer St. Luke's Fipiscopal Church

Suffragists Announce Program For The Week

The suffrage group outlines the weekly schedule with neighborhood teas at Mrs. Moore and others, an afternoon reception at headquarters 217 Peachtree Street, and an executive committee meeting Tuesday at 10 a m. The Dansant Vesper club is set for Saturday 5 to 7 p m.

Harry C. Moore Angier Avenue Peachtree Street R. K. Rambo W. Peachtree Street Hinton Clarke Highland Avenue Peachtreet Peachtree Dans

Perry Installed as Camilla Postmaster After Prolonged Delay

Perry of Camilla has received his commission as postmaster and begun duties. The Camilla office had been disputed for a year, delaying the appointment.

Thomasville Perry Camilla Camila

Rest Glasses Best Eye Asset Warned by Optician

The ad emphasizes that proper fitted glasses protect eyes during long hard close work. It promotes A K Hawkes Co Opticians at 14 Whitehall St as the place to obtain eyewear.

A. K. Hawkes Co. Opticians Whitehall St Adv

Movement for Better Schools in Atlanta mobilizes women

A mass meeting in Atlanta launched a campaign for Better Schools for Atlanta. Women across the city formed an executive committee of 25 and planned ward by ward organizing, aiming to involve parent teacher associations and women’s clubs to improve school facilities and reduce congestion for 1,200 upcoming high school promotions.

Atlanta Assembly Carnegie Library Congregational Church William Lawson Peel Thornwell Jacobs Puiday Parent-Teacher Association of Women Jacobs R M. Walker Parent-Teacher Association Tenth Street Walker Tha Grammary

D A R Members to Discuss Program for Big Convention

Joseph Haber sham chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans a 10:30 a m meeting at Ansley hotel to outline the convention program and entertain state delegates. Governor Sjaton and Mrs Sjaton will host a Tuesday reception as 150 plus delegates gather in Atlanta with chapters hosting visits.

Joseph’ Habersham Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Ansley Hotel Massengale Joseph Habersham Chanter John M. Sjaton Atlanta Joseph Perdue W. I. Peel

McConnell II Named President of Baptist Hospital Trustees

Dr. F. C. McConnell elected president of the Georgia Baptist hospital board of trustees at last weeks officers election. Three new members Dr. John E. White Rev Je Cree and Hugh M Willet joined the board along with a new medical staff including B G Jones T C Davidson R Am Kime W Goldsmith F K Boland and others. A committee will select a new site and secure plans for modern buildings to add about 509 beds as the Greater Baptist hospital plan is pushed forward among state Baptists.

F. C. McConnell The Georgia Baptist Hospital John E. White Second Baptist Ureh Je Cc. Cree Mission Board Georgia Baptist Convention Hugh M. Willet B. G. Jones T.c.davidson R. Am. Kime W. Goldsmith F. K. Boland W. A. Selman O. H. Matthews M. T. Bensontt J. T. Bloyd D. ¥. Sage W.E. Campbell Dunbar Roy Robin Adair M. G. Campbell C. W. Stickler George M. Niles George Mizell George Kent Warden A. H. Bunce Baptist Hospital

Uncle Nat Snelson LaGrange’s Grand Old Man Dies

LaGrange Ga February 7. Uncle Nat Snelson Troup county’s oldest citizen died Friday morning at his home after a brief illness. He moved to Troup in 1839 at 19 and helped build the first brick house, the first steam sawmill in 1849, and the Atlanta and West Point railroad. He married Jane Allen in 1856. she died about eleven years ago. Funeral at his home with Masonic burial.

LaGrange Ilness J. L Bales Lucien Roper Soo Troup County Nat Jane Allen Brown Virginia Atlanta and West Point

Mother and Sister Held for Helping Escape at Martha's Home

Vera Cattledge, a young mother with an 18 month old baby, escaped Sunday morning from Martha's home. She was arrested Sunday evening at her mother and sister's home, Mrs. D. A. Cochran and Mrs. T. Q. Bryant of 375 Marietta Street. All three face abetting charges and are held at the police station.

Martha's Home Yvera Cattledge D. A. Cochran Q. Bryant Marietta Street

Douglas City Court Postponed to March Third Monday

Waycross Ga February 1 Special Due to two weeks of superior court this month the city court in Douglas has been postponed until the third Monday of March Superior court reconvenes tomorrow to tackle the criminal docket.

Waycross Superior Court Douglas

The Perfect Suit by Tailors Exalting Fit and Service

The dealer argues that tailoring relies on customizing fit for different body types. They claim universal specifications would remove tailors and offer a suit by number. At $35, they promise superior clothes and urge proof.

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