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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1915
Page
14
The Bundle Day effort in Atlanta has grown into a major charitable milestone. Joseph Logan of the Associated Charities reports vast stock of clothing including thousands of shoes hats and suits for men women and children, with distribution to begin soon to aid those out of work. A storeroom on North Pryor Street houses goods as volunteers organize and plan rapid, careful distribution to curb theft and ensure help reaches the truly needy.
This week and due moties will be given through the newspapers. Repair work will be done. Such clothing as will need repairs will be placed in the hands of poor women who need the work. Shoes in need of repairs will likely be given to shops with reduced charges. This will give work to shoemakers and helpers. Charitable organizations, citizens, and city police can report needy families. Bundles arrived all day Saturday. those uncalled for should notify the Associated Charities so bundles can be walled for. A great work of true charity has been done, and Bundy day may become annual.
Dr Frederick R Smith Imperial Potentate of the Imperial Council Mystic Shrine visited Macon with several Shriners. A luncheon was held at the Hotel Lanier. The party traveled to Atlanta then to New Orleans Mobile and Montgomery for ceremonies with Alacazar Temple and Al Sizah Temple.
The state railroad commission sets March 9 for a hearing on Judge N Morris of Marietta petitioning to extend the steam railway rule allowing children under five to ride free to the Atlanta Northern electric interurban line between Atlanta and Marietta.
Police search for parents of a reported four year old boy found asleep on St Patrick’s Cathedral steps in New York. The child gave name Austin McCleary and claimed to live on Broad Street or Sixth Street in Atlanta, where officials are investigating possible connections to his family and residence. He was taken to 135 Broadway, New York, by a Metropolitan officer.
Quinquagesima Sunday will be observed at St Philip's cathedral with a morning program including Holy Communion at 7 30 officiated by Bishop Nelson and a communicants breakfast at 8 30 Sunday school at 8 45 Bible classes at 10 and morning prayer with sermon at 11 In place of night services Rev L B Richards will preach at the Savoy Theater at 7 45 in the absence of admission charges the public is invited.
State Bank Examiner W J Speer lacking jurisdiction over private banks forwarded complaints from buyers of alleged worthless securities to Secretary of State Phil Cook. Cook says some firms ignore blue sky law requirements and buyers may urge Attorney General prosecution of sellers.
Mrs Julia B Scott a prominent Thomasville woman died at her home here early this morning She was 69 a Meriwether county native who lived in the city forty three years She was the widow of the late O D Scott an educator She is survived by two daughters Mrs Morton Wheeler and Mrs F Dismuke The funeral will be held tomorrow morning.
Forsyth Ga February 12 Special The grand jury for the February term of Monroe superior court adjourned to day after a two weeks session. They commend city officials and recommend steam heating for the county jail and bath tubs for inmates. They urge two daily sessions for county schools including Forsyth High School and require quarterly itemized receipts and disbursements from county commissioners.
Brunswick Ga February 13 Special Mrs J Pierpont Morgan Sr arrived in Brunswick this morning on a special train and left immediately for Jekyl Island where she will spend some time. Mrs Morgan is a regular visitor to the island coming down each winter for several weeks. Before the death of her husband he was also a regular visitor to the island Mr and Mrs J P Morgan Jr have also visited the island this winter having spent a week there the latter part of January.
A fourteen year old boy, George Krakorian, traveled from Los Angeles to Jersey City to meet Pearl White. He saved for a year and spent 51 dollars, possibly riding part of the way by a side door Pullman. White acts as a stand in foster mother while Krakorian works as an extra between odd jobs with Daly and Whiteland Arnold.
Miss Mary Ryan, lead in George Kleine's Stop Thief, appears March 2 and 3 in Montgomery, following a tough path to fame. She also stars in the Kleine film and is playing nightly in On Trial at the Candler theater, which enjoys a nationwide run.
Nary Ryan recalls a long road of early stage failures and hard luck. She credits a Chicago stock company debut, a Philadelphia press backlash, and a string of shaky shows before Brewster’s Millions finally brought lasting success, keeping her with the production for two seasons.
I Selanick vice president and general manager of World Films Corp spent hours in Atlanta en route from San Francisco to New York. He praised Atlanta’s reception of his company’s pictures and the region’s success. He spoke of major productions planned and noted his San Francisco stay with Panama-Pacific exposition officials. He advised readers to visit the exposition, calling it the greatest attraction. He was escorted from Dallas by district manager W Lawin.
Edwin Bower Hesser will begin two three reel productions in Atlanta late this week if weather permits. On Stone Mountain and The Beatty Ballet portray contrasting yet scenic local settings. The Week also saw classes at Lesser School of Motion Picture Acting in Forsyth building with promising talent.
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