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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1921

Page

14

Cecil P Poole Dies in Norfolk

Cecil P Poole longtime Atlanta city mechanical engineer and noted musician died at his Norfolk Virginia home at 1 PM Wednesday Funeral services were set for 2 PM at his residence 23 Lucile avenue Poole served as organist and choir master at St Luke s church in Atlanta and was editor for Power magazine He is survived by his wife aunt of Roger and Back over Toy of Atlanta and Mrs Hither Toy Lamar wife of Judge William B Lamar of Thomasville

Cecil P. Poole Atlanta Norfolk Lucile Avenue Poole St. Luke's Church Avlanta New York City Power Atlanta Opera Club

Dr Allen Fort Progress Shown After Illness

News from Atlanta reports Dr Allen Fort pastor of Srat Baptist church Nashville Tenn improved after pneumonia. Native of Americus he is son of late Oliver Allen Fort once a railroad commissioner and a prominent Georgian. Fort has led Southern Baptist work and was to speak at the Fort Valley B P U convention in days ahead.

Atlanta Allen Port Srat Baptist Church of Nashville Tenn The Christian Index geo+ lions Fort Americus Oliver Allen Fort Railroad Commission

Last Services Held for Mrs Mary Smith at Bethel Church

The funeral for Mrs. Mary Smith of 64 Stewart Avenue near Smyrna Ga was held Wednesday at 2 pm at Bethel Methodist Church. She died Tuesday at a private hospital from injuries sustained after a fall from her bed. She is survived by four stepchildren C B B L and A F Smith and Ma A C Lowe.

Mary Smith Stewart Avenue Bethel Methodist Church Smyrna A. F. Smith Ma. A. C. Lowe

Dodd Named Receiver for Nathan Goldberg

In a Tuesday morning order Judge Samuel H. Sibley named Harry Dodd as receiver for grocer Nathan Goldberg of 562 Simpson Street. Bond set at $500. Goldberg filed voluntary bankruptcy with assets of $1,608.10 and debts of $2,303,038. A voluntary petition was filed by Samuel Marks Norman, a traveling salesman, showing liabilities of $7,526.45 and assets of $7,393.09.

Samuel H. Sibley Harry Dodd Nathan Goldberg Simpson Street Goldberg Samuel Marks Norman

Indigestion Relief With Papes Diapepsin Tablets

An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion acidity heartburn and belching. It claims relief within moments after taking a few tablets and encourages readers to buy a box to enjoy meals without distress.

Pape Tady

Liquor in Home Ruled No Ground For U S Charge

United States Commissioner W Colquitt Carter ruled that a small quantity of whisky kept at R A Costleys home for personal use did not violate federal prohibition law a finding that preserved the case against the costlier store whisky found behind the counter Judge Carter said the store whisky was a violation and costley who denies knowledge of the bottle will await a decision Shelton Costley remains free on bond and may be charged under state dry law if discharged by federal authorities

R. A. Costley McDonough Road Federal United States W. Colquitt Carter Costley O. W. Whatley T. B. Harris William McKinney Carter Laws & Man he_gald Liberty Uer

Bids Sought for Roswell Railroad in Atlanta

Henry B. Troutman as receiver for the Roswell railroad has received written bids for the property. The Patton superior court will review the bids. The line from Chamblee to Roswell was once leased to Southern Railway which ended service after the lease expired. The property was later leased to Fulton Storage and Transfer for a brief motor freight and passenger run. Bids arise from advertisements for sale as efforts to inspect the property proceed.

Roswell Henry B. Troutman Patton Superior Court Chamblee Southern Railway Southern Fulton Storage and Transfer Company Prrperty Troutman

Knights of Pythias Celebrate Fifty Seventh Anniversary

Knights from all lodges in Atlanta and nearby towns will join in the fifty seventh anniversary celebration Friday night in the Forsyth building hall. About 5,000 active andinactive members have invitations issued. Local arrangements are led by Tessie Wood and a committee including Leon C Graer Young Fraser Wil G Moore Dr W F Morris C C Gillett B L Owens Theo Hining J P Little B Crontpim R H Taylor Jim Girideau R Smith W L Quirouette Fred Turner R P Butler O H Puckett WwW C Fink G Aiken Frank Kempton and B Sprowl.

Order Atlanta Knights of Pythias Forsyth Building Tessie Wood Leon C. Graer Young Fraser Wil G. Moore Dr. W. F. Morris C. C. Gillett B. L. Ownes Theo Hining J. P. Little B. Cron Tpim R. H. Taylor Jim Girideau R. Smith W._L. Quirouette Fred Turner R. P. Butler O. H. Puckett C. Fink G. Aiken Frank Kempton B. D. Sprowl

E B Gibson Dies at 50 in Atlanta Furniture Leader

E B Gibson prominent Atlanta furniture man died from a stroke at his home 238 Oak Street. He was 50 and had led Gibson Furniture Exchange, with two stores, since entering the business in 1914. Survived by wife, two sons Cecil and Elmer, two brothers A F Gibson of Atlanta and W D Gibson of Auburn, Al, two sisters Mrs M Scohne of Columbus and Mrs James McGhee of Waverly Hall. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 from the home with Rev S P Elegins officiating. Interment West View cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

E. B. Gibson Atlanta Oak Street Mr. Gibson Columbus A. H. Gibson Allants Gibson Furniture Exchange Cecil Elmer Gison A. F. Gibson W. D. Gibson Auburn M. Scoehne James McGhee Waverly Hall

Marionettes Arrive for Three Day Engagement at Atlanta

Tony Sarg's clever puppet company opens a three day run at the Atlanta theater under the Atlanta Music Study club. The two foot high marionettes perform spoken plays with lifelike sound and movement. Tonight features Rip Van Winkle with an 8:15 start.

Tony Sarg Atlanta Atlanta Music Study Club Rip van Winkle Tory Sarg Rip van Win-ckle Enily Jven

Preliminary hearing waived by Upshaw in sugar scam case

Sydney I. Upshaw alleged fake sugar broker waived further preliminary examination. United States Commissioner W Colquitt Vatter held him for the federal grand jury in March term under $500 bond. Upshaw allegedly solicited sugar orders from an Atlanta office via ads and failed to deliver after taking money.

Sydney I. Upshaw United States W. Colquitt Vatter Carter Upshaw Atlanta

Fire Devastates Huyler's at 91 Peachtree in Atlanta

Early Wednesday a burglary attempt at Huyler's candy store led to a basement blaze that spread to the adjacent Peck jewelry shop and nearby offices. Investigators say amateurs started the fire after breaking a safe, with total damage estimated between 75 000 and 110 000 dollars and several blocks affected.

Huyler Peachtree Street Peck Jewelry Peachtree Atlanta Huyler Establishment Dr. M. 4 Crist L. J. Pechner New Yor Pochner G. F. Willis Tudor Theater Alien M. Pierce March Hare Auburn Avenue Tudor

May lead party in congress in 67th session

Washington February 23. With Champ Clark leaving Congress and Claude Kitchin possibly taking floor leadership, the Democratic minority eyes a successor for the 67th Congress. Charles R Crisp of Georgia is the leading alternative, respected as a top parliamentarian and Ways and Means member, and popular across parties.

Charles R. Crisp Georgia Kitchen Crisp Missouri Congress Ways and Means

Meat Packers Respond to Barrett Charges

The Association of American Meat Packers in Washington rejects Charles Barrett of the National Farmers Union call that they are lobbyists. It says packers focus on trade and policy, employ qualified Washington staff, and oppose unfounded attacks aimed at halting industry progress harming producers and consumers nationwide.

James A. Hollomon Washington Association of American Meat Packers Charles ‘. Barrett Georgia National Farmers’ Union Barrett Itelf Institute of American Meat Packers Charles 8. Barrett United States Jdeng Congress Offits Great American

Hardwick to Speak on Taxation at Realty Board

Governor-elect Thom as W. Harwick will speak at the regular Realty Board meeting at 1 today at the Capital City club. He will address taxation, a topic described as of absorbing interest by President Henry Scott, highlighting Harwick as a national, state, and municipal taxation authority.

Thomas W. Harwick Hardwick

Brandt Dealers Here Two Day Conference Opens Friday

Brandt Manufacturing Company of Watertown Wisconsin will meet in this city tomorrow and Saturday to discuss trade prospects. Southeastern representatives will attend conference at the Ansley hotel. Vice President C R Acker will be present. Atlanta office handles GC I Walker.

Brandt Manufacturing Company Watertown Wis Ansley Hotel C. R. Acker Atlanta GC. I. Walker

Sawtelle to Play at St Luke's Episco pal Church Services

Edwin Sawtelle, noted organist and Howard Theatre chief, will perform the organ and direct the choir at St Luke's Episcopal Church this Sunday. Recitals start 10 50 a m and 7 20 p m, with pieces including Lemare Antantino and Handel Largo in the morning and Rebavd Grand Choeur and Jauike Idylie in the evening.

Edwin Sawtalie Howard Theater St. Luke's Episcopal Church Sawtelle St. Luke's Mr. Sawtelle Lemare

Pie Supper Promised to Boost Church Building Fund

The Philathea class of Central Baptist plans an old fashioned pie supper at 7 pm Thursday in the Sunday school room. Proceeds benefit the new Baptist Tabernacle at Whitehall and Cooper streets. Members will provide musical selections.

Central Baptist Church New Baptist Tabernacle Whitehall and Cooper Streets

Park gift offered to city near Georgia Tech

The Peters Land company offers a several acre tract at West Third and Fowler streets for use as a public park and playground. E C Peters, company president, will present the gift at the next city council meeting. The area by East Fowler and West Fourth is to be developed into a high class residential subdivision, with the land valued at about 26000 dollars.

Peters Land Company Georgia School of Technology E. C. Peters West Third Fowler Streets East Fowler West Fourth Peters

Georgia to receive artillery colors from 321st regiment

Washington report by James A Hollomon states that the colors of the 32st field artillery, part of the 82nd division trained at Camp Gordon, will be delivered to Georgia by former captain and adjutant John R Slater. The three silver bands commemorate Chateau-Thierry St Mihiel and Argonne offensives with exact dates.

James A. Hollomon Washington 32St Field Artillery 82Nd Division Camp Gordon Chateau-Thierry St. Mihiel Argonne 321St Field Artilley W17th Field Artillery Marietta Francés 321St Slater Valdosta Georgia A. Mitchel Palmer

William C Mead Dies During Lodge Degree Conferral

William C Mead of 172 Tyler Street died at a private hospital after an apoplexy attack suffered while conferring a degree at a Ben Hur tribe meeting. The 47 year old Seaboard Air Line employee was chief clerk at Howell station. He is survived by his wife, his mother Mrs Annis Mead, and two sisters Adelaide and Lotta. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 at Awtry Lowndes chapel with Dean Thomas H Johnston officiating. Interment at West View.

William C. Mead Tyler Street Ben Hur Mead Seaboard Air Line Railroad Howell Station Annis Mead Adelaide Lotta Mead Awtry & Lowndes Thomas H. Johnston Hcinting Intermental West View

Father and Son Banquet Marked by YMCAs Night

The Negro Y M C A held a father and son banquet at the Butler street building attracting over two hundred fathers and sons. The room was festooned with flags plants and bunting while a junior orchestra played. Speakers included Professor John Hope J H McGrew R T Weatherby W J Trent and William Driskell with William J Faulkner leading the program.

Butler Street Bucceas John Hope International Y. M. C. A J. H. McGrew R. T. Weatherby

Concert Tonight for Wesley Memorial Organ Fund

A concert is planned at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church to benefit the organ fund. Mrs A B Burt's second music class will perform at 8 o clock tonight with prior success noted. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. tickets are sold at Cable Piano Co and at the church door.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Mra A. EB. Burt Cable Piano’ Company

Will Condemn Land for Appalachian Forest Reservation

The government seeks to acquire 194.61 acres in Fannin and Gilmer counties under the Weeks Forestry Act. A condemnation suit, filed in federal court, was moved forward by Gordon M. Combs with a preliminary hearing set for April 30 before Judge Samuel H. Sibley. Owners listed include Samuel Clark Allen E Edmondson Ida Hughes A P Johnson and W A Woody.

Fannin Gilmer Gordon M. Combs Samuel H. Sibley Samuel 8 Clark Allen QO. E Lizzie Edmondson Ida Martha J. Hughes A. P. Johnson W. A. Woody Appalachian Forest Reservation

Tillery Will Not Be Tried At March Term

Former Atlantan Mark Tillery, named by a federal grand jury as a leader of the banco system, will not face trial at the March term in Atlanta. Officials cite a full docket with many trials ahead and say Tillery may be brought to Atlanta soon. He is held on $25,000 bond in El Paso. Witnesses include J A National Worth County farmer who alleges a $3,500 loss on a March 1, 1918 horse race wager. The federal docket is said to be the heaviest in liquor law violation history with about 3,000 cases pending.

Mark Tillery el Paso Atlanta Awindling Tillery J. A. National Worth County

Dr Blosser's Remedy Medicated Smoke for Catarrh

A historical note describes Dr Blosser as originator of a mondicinal herb blend smoked in cigarettes or pipe to treat catarrh. The medicine purportedly reaches head, nose, and throat, is non habit forming, and sold with a money back guarantee through drug stores.

Blosser Dr. Blosser

Stomach Trouble Affected His Heart Ad Aged Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims Milks Emulsion assists digestion by treating indigestion and constipation. It features a testimonial from A Henley of Rio Vista Virginia claiming improved health, restored appetite, weight gain, and ability to work after using the product. The ad touts it as a solid palatable emulsion, with a money back guarantee and price 75 cents to 1 50 per bottle.

A. Henley Rio Vista Milks Emulsion Co Yerra Haute Drugelats Everywhere Adv

An Editorial Warns Georgia Against Anarchy

A Macon Daily Telegraph editorial condemns Bolshevik sentiment and calls for stable governance, praising the Railroad Commission and warning that replacing it with a Governor appointed panel would harm justice. It argues against hostility to government and cautions that anti-government unrest mirrors Russia.

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. Allen Fort Better Dodd Maier & Berkele, Inc Gold and Silversmiths Whitehall St U. S Roswell Railroad Meat Packers Res Association Farmers’ Union Realty Board St. Luke’s Negro Y. M. C. A Wesley Memorial Church Organ Fund Jeo Beyond North Georgia California Haas & Howell Aaron Hans Candler Building Macon Telegraph Public Utilities Commission Russia the Georgia Railway and Power Company
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