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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1916

Page

11

Valdosta Citizens Plan Packing House

An enthusiastic Valdosta chamber meeting heard the initial report on a packing house for the city. Subscriptions ranged between 50 000 and 40 008, with many ready to join, and others pledging later. The project is seen as a community effort open to county towns.

Valdosta Chamber of Commerce C RR Ashley Othera Hahbira Lake Vork Naylor Hahira Do Ashley A. J. Strickland W. G. Eager Ek Jones H. ¥. Tillman Byers Walt

Endless Chain Danger of Catarrh in Offspring of Colds

An article warns that chronic catarrh stems from untreated colds and indoor living. It describes bacteria entering via breathing, the body’s reaction, and the progression to lasting inflammation in all mucous membranes. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier and lists Swift Specific Company in Atlanta as contact for advice.

Swift Specifc Company Atlanta Georgia

Church Council to Meet Tonight in Atlanta Area

A church council gathers this evening at First Congregational Church in Cule Gred to review Rush Memorial Congregational Church’s fellowship. Delegates include Rev H Proctor, Rev C W Burton, Andrew Rogers, Rev C Haynes, Dr Hood, Rev H T Ware, Dr Douglass, Dr G W Moore, Rev D J Flynn, Rev Alfred Lawless, Rev H M Kingsley, and Rev D J Flynn. A keynote address on what Congregationalism Stands For will be given.

First Congregational Church Cule Gred Rush Memorial Congregational Church Fellowship of Congregational Churches Atlanta H. Proctor Macon C. W. Burton Mariette Andrew Rogers Athens C. & Haynes BE. Lyman Hood Atlanta Theological Seminary Howard T. Ware Atlanta University HP. Douglass Fourth Avenue New York City G W. Moore Nashville Nashville, Fenn.; Rev. D. J. Flynn, Charlotte, Ncg; Rev. Alfred Lawless New Orleans H. M. Kingsley Tilleston College Austin Texas D. 3. Flynn Charlotte N.C

Anniston Church Names Georgia Minister to Rectorate

Rev R Gribbin, currently a sextant at St Luke's Episcopal in Atlanta, is called to Grace Church in Anniston as rector. Aln Hey will preach there next Sunday. Gribbin arrived in Atlanta from Charleston a year ago and has had successful work.

R Gribbin St. Luke's Episcopal Church Grace Church Anniston Aln Hey Gribbin Atlanta Charleston

Pine-Tar-Honey Remedy for Bronchitis Relief

A medical note explains that tight chest arising from cold can worsen into bronchitis. Pine tar honey soothes dryness, loosens phlegm, relieves congestion, antiseptic effects aid healing, and breathing eases as tissues strengthen. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey priced at 25 cents.

Dr. Bell Bell

Financial conditions improve say Hillyer in Atlanta

Investment banker William Hurd Hillyer notes better financial conditions across the south with easier access to funds. He says war effects are aiding rather than hindering and that long term mortgage rates stay firm while short term loans ease. Local funds and farm loan money increase with mortgage rates around 5 to 7 percent and collateral loans at 6 to 6.5 percent.

South Hillyer Cois Goa

Deestrick Skule Rehearsals Begin for Shrine Fund Show

Rehearsals start Tuesday for The Old Deestrick Skule to be staged at the Auditorium Friday and Saturday to raise funds for sending the Shrine band to the national conclave. Shrine members seek leading roles with farmers, teachers, and Mrs Honey-Buckle among hopefuls. New scholars James D. Price, 3. Lee Barnes, and L. M. Landrom join the cast.

Deestrick Auditorum Atlania Memchers Siie Audtorium Sufado

State Agricultural Society Meeting Set for Athens

Athens Ga February 14 Special: Captain John A Cobb of Americus, president of the State Agricultural Society, announced that the organisation will hold its annual meeting in Athens on August 1 and 2. Martin V Calvin of Waycross is secretary.

Athens John A. Cobb Americus State Agricultural Society Martin V. Calvin Waycross

Former Treasury Head Appears in Court Case

In a United States district court, Leslie M. Shaw, former secretary of the treasury, sues Atlanta lawyer John M. Simonton over a 33,500 note. Shaw says he lent 3,500 and received a note. Simonton refuses to repay as planned, with the suit likely to extend into today.

United States District Court Leslie M. Shaw John M. Simonton Shaw Simonton Saae

R M Striplin Resigns From Racing Congress

R M Striplin secretary of the Southeastern Ball association returned from New York where he met with the National Trotting Association rules committee. He discussed revised rules during the meeting and planned to review Lakewood bookings.

RM. Striplin Southeastern Ball Association New York Natione Ig Congress Nal ‘Trotting Association Fuppovorme Lakewood

Man Hit by Fast Train Dies in Hospital

Cordele Georgia February 14 Special cL McCarthy fatally injured when struck by a fast train over Georgia Southern and Western rail near Vienna Saturday night He died after collapse in hospital unable to regain consciousness His skull fractured Body taken to Finley for interment.

Cordele Cl. Mccarthy Georgia Southern Wiortta Vienna Finley

Papes Diapepsin For Indigestion Or Bad Stomach

An advertisement touts Pape s Diapepsin as quick relief for sour gassy upset stomach heartburn and indigestion. It claims the product regulates weak stomachs and provides fast, harmless relief, urging readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store for home use.

Pepe Pepet

Mayor predicts Crook Play will draw big crowds in Atlanta

Mayor James G. Woodward praised Paul Armstrongs Alias Jimmy Valentine after a Piedmont Hotel rehearsal. The benefit performance at Atlanta Theater next Tuesday for the Police Relief association is billed to captivate theatergoers with a clever portrayal of criminals. Cast includes Handler Doyle Baby Davis and Lee Randle among others, directed by W. Melilroy.

Atlanta James G. Woodward Piedmont Hotel Paul ‘Armstrong Jimmy Valentine Police Relief Association Woodward Armstrong Handler Sing Sing Prison Raymond Holton Smith D. K. Jones Blickendelfenbach L. H. Foster Doyle Walter Conlin Bil Avery James A. Bellflower Greene Rea Jaclyn Valentine Feslie Rawlings Kitty Misa Caroline Wingate Hobby Harllee Willams Rolfe Edmondson W. Melilroy

Girls' Glee Club to Sing at Georgia Tech Next Friday

Brenau College Girls' Glee Club from Gainesville will perform at Georgia Tech on Friday evening February 18 after visiting the University of Georgia and Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Twenty three trained singers will headline, with popular past concerts promising a large crowd. Members include Isabella Padgett Isabelle Miller Ethel Waite Reno McCarthy Velma Smith Edith Wall Catherine Higging and others.

Brenau College Gainesville Georgia Tech Glee University of Georgia At Athens Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Ala Tub Lub Ia Isabella Padgett Isabelle Miller Ethel Waite Reno McCarthy Velma Smith Eitned

Adams Curses Police in Public Magistrate Court

S. O Adams of 107 Spring Street was sent to the Tower under a $200 bond after a police court appearance for public profanity and an alleged attempt to whip the police officers Sunday morning. Officers say Adams cursed for hours and injured two officers in the melee. his wife offered no testimony.

S. O Adams Spring Street Johnson Grover Fala Staton Roberts Adams Balm Seattle Ageme Hecarder Johnson

Agricultural Car Sparks Interest Across Territory

Dr H G Carnes of the Georgia State Veterinary Association reported strong interest in Southern railway's Agricultural and dairy car during its Molena stop. Guests including C P Jordan attended a turkey dinner at the Lanira home as officers and others at the schoolhouse discussed dairying methods and other agricultural topics.

Atlanta Molena H G. Carnes The Georgia, State Veterinary Association Southern Railway C. P. Jordan Lani2ra

Distillery Found Under Fireplace in Adams Ville Home

County police and Internal Revenue agents arrested Marvin Mc Gee after discovering a distillery under the hearth in his Adams Ville area home. Fifteen barrels of beer were stored in a wing room, with smoke routed through the game chimney serving the fireplace. Mc Gee was taken to Atlanta and jailed after the raid.

Internal Revenue Agent Marvin McGee Adams Ville McGee Wing Ee Lo McGee Atlanta

Temporary Receiver for Guide Dissolved by Judge Pendleton

Judge Jonn T. Pendleton in the Superior Court dissolved the temporary receivership for the Alpela Renting Guide begun by Frank Hammond against SW Bacon Jr. The action halted the temporary injunction preventing Bacon from drawing funds from Sonn & Vary Co publishers of The Iso. Bacon was represented by Young H. Fraser.

Jonn_T. Pendleton Superior Court Alpela Jfrank Hammond SW. Bacon, Jr Bacon Sonn & Vary Co Iso Wel & Vary Co Young H. Fraser

R R Agent Arrested for Alleged Shortage in Waycross

In Waycross Georgia on February 14 a former agent for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway was taken into custody by the sheriff awaiting arrangements for trial. Bond had been set but subsequently withdrawn. The report notes the arrest stems from an alleged shortage involving the agent.

Waycross Williams Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Here

Local Engineers Win Owensboro Sewer Contract

Solomon-Norcross company of Atlanta announced it was reelected as consulting engineers for Owensboro Kentucky to design and supervise a new sewer system with a projected cost near 310000 and bond issues of 226000. The contract covers planning bidding and sixteen months of construction under favorable weather, following a council vote amid a competitive floor fight.

Paul H. Norcross Solomon-Norcross Company Hia Ownesboro Atlanta Solomon-Nor~ Cross Company Kentucky Telas St. Louis Lexington The Messenger Owensboro

Seven Babies Born at Grady Hospital

During the past week seven babies were born at Grady Hospital six were boys Doctors say the stork knew the nation was turning toward preparedness and the births reflect the strong male birth rate as the country braces for war.

Grady Hospital

Caved-In Ditch Entombs Colored Worker in Athens

Athens Ga February 14 Special Walter Favers a colored worker was killed this afternoon while he labored in a twelve foot ditch at the new Y.M.C.A Building. A cave in hurled earth against him breaking his neck and burying him beneath the dirt. It took thirty minutes to pull him free.

Grand Opera Howe Kent Macon Shuberts Grand Theater Jake Wells Wells Athens Walter Favers

Robber Breaks Through Sheriff's Office to Rob Toll Telephone Booth

Perry Georgia February 14 Special. A Fort Valley Fruit Telephone booth in the Forsyth County courthouse hall was burgled overnight by removing the receiver and a cash box. The sheriff’s office doors and most windows were locked. a janitor found the scene. A prior theft occurred January 27 with the receiver later found seventy five yards from the courthouse. the cash box remained missing and no suspect identified.

Sheriff's Office Perry The Fruit Telephone Company Fort Valley Sherif Iavan Old Gluggo Robery

Simultaneous Booster Dinners to Be Given At Rome and Athens

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce plans a dinner in Athens Tuesday night to honor the Athens Chamber of Commerce. A parallel event will be held by the state organization for the Rome Merchants and Manufacturers Association at the same time. Rome and Athens will be linked by a spoken exchange with Athens listening to Rome’s address.

Rome Athens Georgia Chamber of Commerce Athens Chamber of Commerce Rome Merchants and Manufacturers Association Athena Shane Spade

Sunday School Rally at Winder a Success

Winder Ga February 14 Special The Winder ministers conference held an interesting meeting today Rev John Wood president Rev HA

Winder John Wood

Acworth Observes Sunday School Day

Acworth Georgia February 14 a Sunday school day event drew 806 attendees from four White Schools amid bad weather and travel challenges. Teachers expressed jubilation over the high turnout among the white population of 665.

Acworth

Not a Bite of Breakfast Until You Drink Water

A health column urges internal cleansing through drinking water and internal sanitation. It argues that undigested material in the bowels ferments into toxins and poisons, and that daily cleansing with phosphate products plus internal bathing improves wellbeing.

Sunday School Day Report Amid Heavy Morning Rains

Faust, secretary, notes reports from Georten show good attendance for Sunday School despite heavy morning rain. Baptist, Christian, Methodist, Wesleyan, Presbyterian churches in the area hosted baby events on Monday following the day.

Faust Georten Christian Methodiat Wesleyan Presbyterian

Also Mentioned on This Page

Citizens Plan Packing House Church Council Anniston Church W. R. Hoyt & Co Connally Orient Insurance Company of Hartford Conn Connecticut Pany Sutke Banda Agmission l Fstates Yosges Eenenses Ki Tnpai Atansea SSS WoRa Stark Cayited Cab Murplua Heyond State OF Connecticut Henry WW. Gray, Jr Peta Cays Orient Insurance Govenor Henry W. Gray WM. N. Titcomb Deestrick Skule Treasury R. M. Striplin Racing Congress Pape Girls’ Glee Club Tech R. R Solomon-Norcross Co Southern Pacific Lines Southern Pacific Steamships Morgan Line Weil Co. M. Evans BO Peschtres Ivy Atuats, Ga Donehoo Decchoo Atitelent Niphatnes Manuse Stan Denshow Telephones Main A. D Roy Donehoo Marietta St Atlanta, GA Mobile Pensacola F. L. Nelson Atl West Point Walton St Insurance Department EBI Standard Fire Insurance CO Gaedeers Cee Eea Carrie Neenabee Cate P. P O. Pr Glover Realty CO Stam B. Anthony Thomas Huon
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