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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1916

Page

7

Bishop Stuntz to Preach Here Sunday

Bishop Stuntz of the Southern Hemisphere mission will preach at five o clock services at the Egelston Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington and Fulton streets. Evening services will be held at 6 o clock in the home of 67 Ponce de Leon avenue, with Rev. J. H. Eiger as pastor. Bishop Stunte is a notable Methodist speaker. A Pennsylvania scientist is attempting to grow Australian eucalyptus trees in that state.

Hop Homer C. Stunts D. C South America Egelston Memoral Sunsisy Washington and Fulton Streets Weaper Ongeey Ponce de Leon Avenue J. H. Eiger Stunte Methodist Pennsylvania

Plumbers, Real Estate Fight Thieves in Atlanta

Atlanta property owners and licensed plumbers join forces against plumbing thieves costing owners about 20000 since January. Real estate leaders push for strict ordinances regulating junk dealers and itinerant plumbers, calling for licensing and bonding to curb thefts.

Atlanta Phomters David W. Yarbrough Mr. Yarbrough

Fletcher Nomination Confirmed by Senate

Washington February 25 The Senate confirmed Henry Prather Fletcher as ambassador to the Carranza government in Mexico by a 49 to 18 vote. It was understood that 3 8 Shea of Indiana is likely to succeed Fletcher as ambassador to Chile, with Senay or Kern to push Shea’s appointment at a presidential conference Monday.

Washington Senate Henry Prather Fletcher Carranza Mexico Shea Indiana Wilson Fletcher Chile Senayor Kern

Negroes Executed in Electric Chair at Raleigh Penitentiary

Ernest Lowry and George Porten, both Negroes, were electrocuted today in the Raleigh penitentiary for the murder of Grant Davis, a Gaston County farmer. Davis' body was hidden under a brush heap and found a week after the crime, with a large sum of money missing.

Raleigh, c Ernest Lowry George Porten Lyst March Grant Davis Gaston Cou Davis Aden

Ship Dashed to Pieces Near Lewes amid Gale

The Brit steamer Trecarrell carrying ore from Huelva to Philadelphia went aground on Black Fish shoal sixty miles south of the Delaware capes during a gale. It was dashed to pieces today. Thirty-five crew were rescued by a tug and taken to a coast guard power boat that landed them at Assateague, Virginia.

Lewes Del Brit Trecarrell Huelva Philadelphia Black Fish Shoal Delaware Capes Tve Coast Guard Aseateague

Willis Returns Home From Missing Period Hospitalized

Charles C Willis sales manager of the Frank B Block company, missing since Monday, arrived in Atlanta from Etowah at 10 10 pm with his wife notified by a short letter. He was taken to a private hospital where relatives report his mind is sound but his physical condition weak, with rest hoped to restore him in a week or two.

David W. Yarbrough Marvin Rankin Smith, Ewing & Rankin West West Heal Matate “Agency Atlanta Newport Sanford Ben D. Watkins Mr. Watkins Rosser Aly Gubposnas Superior Court of Fulton County Charles C. Willis Colquitt Avenue Frank B. Block Company Etowah Tean W. G. Debbing Willis

Women faint in court after Miles acquittal verdict

In Judge W E Thomas court Mrs W C Enay and Mrs Elizabeth Berky fainted as the jury found J H Miles not guilty of the January 15 murder of Anderson Eady. Miles wept. the courtroom was crowded with spectators while Solicitor General Hugh M Dorsey argued for the state.

W. GE. Thomas J. H. Miles W. C. Enay Wother Elizabeth Berky Anderson Eady Miles Thomas Gen— Eral Hugh M. Dorsey John A. Boykin Mc Dorsey Ila Street W.e. Thomas Valdosta Ben Hill

Mortuary News Death Notices and Obituaries

Multiple death notices from Atlanta and surrounding Georgia towns. Mrs. Ira Hardin of Brecksburg SC dies at 81 after visits to Atlanta. survived by five sons and a daughter in law. Ursula Nix dies after extended illness in Atlanta. remains moved to Gainesville for interment. Nancy Taineh dies in Atlanta heart failure and is buried Liberty Hill. M. H. Lucas dies at 58 in Atlanta hospital. J. B. Adair Confederate veteran dies near Madison. services at Prospect Church. S. Ray dies at 85 in Norwood. survived by wife and three sons.

Ira Hardin Atlanta New York Central Lines N. W. Hardin Blackaburg Ursula Nix Gainesville F. K. Christopher Mary Christopher Dwysh Thomas Christopher J. H. Whisensut Auirnee Nancy Linch LaGrange Nancy Taineh Houston Liberty Hill Highland Avenue Luke ©. Johnson J. B. Adair Madison Morgan County Prospect Church Ray Norwood GT. Neat Thomson Ed & Ray Norwaed

Judge Fires Lawyer Then Remits Penalty In Case

Attorney Leonard J. Grossman urged a continuance in a felony case and was told the case would be continued. Ten minutes later the court remitted the penalty and continued the case. After denying his client James W. Johnson, charged with aiding and abetting a prisoner's escape, Grossman pressed that the senior member of his firm be involved.

Leonard J. Grossman Priday W. E. Thomas James Wi. Johnson Grossman

Felder Granted Leave, Continuance in Contempt Case

In a Florida court, Colonel Felder received a leave of absence this term, with defendant stating he has discussed the case with no other attorney. Judge Thomas noted Felder's absence limits defense, a continuance was granted and a $310 contempt fine was remitted after a defense claim of safeguarding client rights.

Thomas ’. Felder Hut Thomas Colonel Felder Florida Grossman Thoras Felder

North Side Homes for Rent on North Ave and Peachtree St

Listings show two houses for rent: No 299 E North Ave a ten room two family residence near Jackson street in first-class condition at 40 dollars monthly. No 1445 Peachtree St Brookwood eight rooms modern and ready for repairs with an extremely low rate offered by Forrest and George Adair.

E. North Ave Jackson Street Peachtree ST Brookwood Forrest George Adair

Bird Box Contest Aims to Protect Song Birds

Madison Woman's Club launches a bird box contest on February 23 to foster youth appreciation for protecting song birds at risk of extinction due to lax enforcement of bird and game laws.

Madison Madison Woman's Club

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