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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1915

Page

10

Increase in salaries of teachers planned in budget row

The city council may restore leaders salaries and keep the normal training department after an amendment to add 171000 in anticipated revenue was discussed. Aldermen Armistead and Jesse push to restore 12500 for leaders salaries. Mayor Woodward vows to veto any salary restoration and sign none of the vouchers. Department heads welcomed the end of the budget dispute as Nye Hart directs street work.

General Council Jesse Armistead Board of Education Weoodsward Armisteadednesday Woodward Jie Alain Eeeka Nye Hart

Bessie Wynn to Collect Bundles for Needy Today

Lucian York witnessed Bessie Wynn on a 4 15 pm tour through Atlanta streets to gather bundles for the poor. She will conduct a personal street-by-street collection from Forsyth theater area, aided by a large truck and helpers, targeting homes marked with ribbon at doors.

Lucian’ York Bessie Wryhn Forsyth Theater Atlanta Forsyth Stage Hkewlsa Emug Imader Gessie Wynn M. Kich

Club Men Talk About Consolidation Meeting

The Atlanta Athletic Club and the Capitol City Club discussed a possible consolidation. Atlanta offered to transfer assets and liabilities while Capitol City would assume former liabilities. Both committees agreed to confer again and likely present the matter to their full memberships amid opposition.

Atlanta Athletic Club Mtv Pr Dant W.T. Gentry Capitol City Fly Athletic Club

Rules for Long Life Given By Woman 100 Years Old

Norcross Georgia February 10 Special One hundred years ago Friday Margaret Melindy McElroy known as Granny McElroy was born Her 100th birthday will be celebrated by descendants with a five generation picture She is active cheerful and reads her Bible She has three living children twelve grandchildren nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren She attributes longevity to temperate habits simple diet and faith She dislikes modern dances and says humanity has not changed much except irreverence for God She rides in her son's car and would not want to relive life but is ready for the roll call

Norcross Margaret Melindy McElroy Granny McElroy Granny” McElroy Kearns McHlrey Sie Pendleton District South Carolina J. ©. McDlroy N. M. Langtford Clarkston, Ga Europe Granny” Melaley

John W Callaway Dies Noted Wilkes Official and Chef

John W. Callaway, 71, longtime Wilkes county commissioner of roads and revenues and famed barbecue chef, died at his daughter's home in Washington Georgia after a two year decline in health. A Confederate veteran, he served in county offices for five decades, earning the nickname Big Sheriff. Funeral arrangements were not announced. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Washington John W. Callaway Wilkes County Georgia W. A. Gresham Callaway New York Press Association New York Men New York State

Brooks to Attend Western Union Session in Atlanta

Belvidere Brooks of the Western Union Telegraph Company travels to Atlanta to head the Southeastern officials conference. Over 100 officials from major southern cities will attend the annual meeting at the Ansley Hotel next Saturday. The event includes entertainment and a banquet in the Ansley Land Room and a city sightseeing trip.

Belvidere Brooks Western Union Telegraph Company Atlanta Western Union Southeastern States Ansley Land Room

Speakers for Farmers Rallies Set By Georgia Market Assn

The Georgia Market association plans February and March rallies to aid farmers in selling their crop. Roy, Norton and several farmers will speak at Montezuma on February 12, with additional events in Newnan, Van Nuys, Gainesville, Madison, Sparta, Macon, and Rome. Prominent hay and produce business figures will attend.

Georgia Union City van Ecatur J. Leroy Duncan Gainesville C HB. Caverly Madison J. W. Morton Athens Sparta Macon Rome Hay

Dr Brewer Elected President of Alpha Tau Omega

Dr Walpole Brewer and Dr A Spence were elected officers in the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, a post in the Alpha Alpha Omicron association report notes briefly.

Walpole Brewer A. Spence Alae Tau Omega Taternity Alita Akomni Association

Organization Annual Meeting At Ansley Hotel Elects Leaders

The article notes the organization held its annual meeting yesterday in the Ansley hotel. Dr. Brewer was elected president and Dr. Spence vice president. An elaborate banquet followed in the Italian room, accompanying the officer election.

Ganization Ansley Hotel Brewer Spence

Blood purifying remedy touted as nature’s antidote

An old advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier that repairs damage from blood diseases. It claims to prevent eruptions bone decay joint clogs and rheumatism by removing impurities. The ad urges readers to buy a bottle from any druggist and contact The Swift Specific Co for advisory work.

Medical Swift Atlanta

Prohi s Plan Journal Urges Legislation in Georgia

The Anti Saloon League of Georgia plans to have Ex Governor R B Glenn of North Carolina speak in Georgia in April with two Atlanta lectures on April 11 and appearances elsewhere. Dr G W Eichelberger reports a new state paper will launch soon to press for stronger prohibition, opposing near beer and shipments of intoxicants to thwart blind tiger activity.

Anti-Saloon League of Georgia R B. Glenn North Carolina Hea Atlanta GW. Eichelberger Oglethorpe County Eichelberger

Emory Trustees to Plan Start on Building Project

Bishop Warren A Candler of Emory University is expected to convene a meeting of university commissioners around February 20 to organize and begin work on the university buildings. The projects will be on the Guess tract at Clifton and North Decatur roads in DeKalb county, as previously announced by The Constitution.

Warren A. Candler Emory University Guess Tract Ciifton North Decatur Roads DeKalb County

Prohibition Speakers to Visit Atlanta in Six Meetings

The Flying Squadron of America will hold six free prohibition meetings in Atlanta March 10 11 and 12 at Baptist Tabernacle with 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. starts. Notables include ex Governor J Frank Hanly Dr Charles M Sheldon Dr Ira Landrith and Dr Wilbur F Sheridan plus John B Lewis. Musicians include Frederick Butler Mrs Butler Rev Daniel V Poling William D L Patton and Vera Mullin.

Flying’ Squadron of America Baptist Tabernacle Arex J. Frank Hanly Indiana Charles IM. Sheldon Ira Landrith Ward-Belmont College Nashville Wilbur F.sheridan Mpnorth League of the Methodist Church Carolyn J. Geisel Battle Creek

Stolen Kissel Kar Recovered by Police in Inman Park

The Kissel Kar stolen from Universal garage or Peachtree was found yesterday morning abandoned in Inman Park by Policemen Milam and Bowen. Garage officials say a mechanic employed for two days took the car without authority. police are seeking him.

Universal Garage Peachtree Milam’ and Bowen Inman Park

Manager Mabry Ill With La Grippe at Kimball House

Tohn S Mabry manager of the Kimball house is ill with la grippe. He recently arrived in Atlanta from the Park hotel Jacksonville Fla and has already made many friends here.

Tohn S. Mabry Kimball House Mr. Mabry Atlanta Park Hotel Jacksonville Mla

Lakewood Committee to Meet This Morning

At a Lakewood fair committee meeting of the chamber of commerce to be held this morning at 11 o clock plans will be considered to raise 75000 among business men and corporations to supplement 250000 appropriated by the city and county. Every member is urged to attend as much depends on the outcome and on subscriptions. The money must be subscribed before city and county funds can be called for. With the total subscribed the groundwork can commence promptly, ensuring work and wages for idle poor and giving the fair an early start.

Lakewood Fair Committee Chamber of Commerce City Axe Pulter County

Sage Tea Darkens Hair In Just Days

Sage and Sulphur Compound promises dark, lustrous hair by using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. It claims gray hair vanishes after one or two applications, leaving hair natural looking and youthful, with benefits claimed for dandruff and itchy scalp as well.

Wyeth

Kaiser Park Presented to Brunswick by Widow of Kaiser

Mrs Carrie Kaiser widow of late Macharias Kaiser, a Brunswick leader, has donated a beautiful park site to the city. The location is directly opposite the city hospital, to be known as Kaiser's Park.

Brunswick Gets Park Brunswick Macharias Kaiser Carrie Kaiser Kaiser’ Park

Saloons Close as Incomes Fall in Macon

Macon Georgia February 10 special report: for the first time in city history saloon proprietors quit business claiming unprofitability. Seven decline licenses while 53 remain in operation yielding 316000 in license fees to the city.

Macon

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