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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1914

Page

13

Dance Postponed and Social Notices From Local Evening Masses

Local social page reports postponement of the Kate Klatch informal dance at Taft hall and a 3 PM home gathering hosted by Mr John W Grant Jr. Postponed Hebrew orphans benefit dance details and refunds arranged. Also notes Mrs J A Woolley hosting a children’s party and a marriage announcement for Miss Hissle Raine George Fuller. Hugh Hodgson to give a Chopin Saint-Saens recital at Cablac hall with tickets 50 cents and a long list of patronesses.

John W. Grant, Jr Taft Hall Hebrew Orphans Home Arthur Harris Washington Street Joseph Brown George Fuller J. A. George Hissle Raine Lamar J. Fuller Auestley J. B Purser Puller Brookline Avenue Hugh Hodgson Saint-Saeng Athens Cablac,hall Atlanta Musical Association Hodgson State Normal Germany Georgia State University John M. Shiton Hugh Willet Clark Howell Samuel Lumpkin

Meetings of local women's groups announced

The Christian Woman's Board of Missions auxiliary will meet Friday at 11 in the First Evangelical church parlors with Mrs W Bu Jackson presiding. The session includes tract cooking and a school bag project. Georgia mission societies plan to attend. fall meeting to be announced. The Porter Springs Education Association meets at Mrs John Cooper's home on Juniper Street at 4 30 this afternoon. The Keep Busy Club meets Friday afternoon at 4 39 with Miss Sallie Crogananu at 57 Barker Avenue.

Christian’ Woman’s Hoard of Las W. Bu Jackson Woman'a Society of Georgia Ops Aame Torter Springs Education Association John Cooper Juniner Sallie Crogaianu Barker Avenue

Foraker Not Piled By Wilson's Poetic Policy

Columbus February 26 a harmony banquet drew Ohio Republicans and progressives to hear former Senator Joseph B Foraker assail President Wilsons Mexican policy calling it pusillanimous and criticize his Panam a policy Senator Borah Idaho delivered the keynote urging regulation of monopoly while praising progressive aims. D Meades Massie claimed Cox is the common foe uniting progressives and Republicans in the next state campaign.

Columbus Quio Onio James M. Cox United States Joseph B. Foraker Willson Willam B. Borah Idaho Mentirg St. Foraker Theodore E. Buryton Auffragg Htlon Menator Borah D. Meades Massie Cox Cowas

Rome Plans Vote On Commission Rule

Rome Ga February 26 A bill proposing a commission form of government for Rome will be introduced in the upcoming Georgia legislature. It will be introduced by representatives from Lieyd county and, pending passage, be put to a public vote. The Rome Chamber of Commerce has formed a committee to work with lawmakers and draft a suitable bill reflecting the city’s needs.

Rome Georgia Lieyd Rome Chamber of Commerce

Floyd Court to Convene in Rome Special Session

Floyd city court in Rome Georgia will convene on Monday March 2 for a three week term. The civil docket will be taken up first and about 160 cases are set for disposition.

Rome Floyd City Court

See Evelyn Nesbit Thaw At Forsyth In Vaudeville

A mixed crowd at the Forsyth theater watched a vaudeville act featuring Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, described as a pretty dancer with a hint of tragedy in her eyes. The piece sparked curiosity among audiences, who faced higher prices for a passel of acts and the promise of more showings this afternoon and tonight. Washington notes report President Wilson delaying federal reserve board personnel announcements until after reserve banks and districts are set, a task likely to extend beyond two weeks.

Sidley Onmond Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Madison Sthnaré Stankora Ro‘marice Évith Forsyth Washington Wilson Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Boana

Candler's Absence May Delay Atlanta Finance Sheet

Alderman John Candler, mayor pro tem of Atlanta's general council, will leave for Hot Springs for rest and treatment. His family fears a nervous breakdown as the finance sheet stalls with eight council members present, four opposing and four favoring. If Harwell recovers, the balance may shift, but no outcome is guaranteed.

John 8. Candler Allanta Atlanta Hot Springs Candler Aldermenic Board J. H. Har- Well Grady _bos- Dita Harwell German I. NM. Ragsdale Bmay Woodward Hagedale

Granite Highway Decatur Planning Draws Crowd at Courthouse

Citizens gathered at the Decatur courthouse to discuss a Granite Highway project from Decatur to Lithonia. Emory Winship and other leaders spoke as an executive committee formed to draft specifications, determine financing, and set costs with quarry support from Albert Weldlin of Stone Mountain Granite Corp. Ulthoma expected to supply stone for the fill.

Decatur Lithu Nia Emory Winship Macon Charles J. Haden P. ‘Vw Slade L. 8 K. Davidson T. BR. Floyd J. LB. McCurdy D. W. ‘Webb J.’ W. Corley J. Freeman Fred Houser Atlanta Convention Bureau Robert C. Ramspeck Decatur Board of Trade Albert Weldlin Stone Mountain Granite Corporation Ulthoma Stone Mountain Ia Lithoma

Dutch Supper and Ball for the Turn Verein

The Atlanta Turn Verein marks its first anniversary with a Dutch supper grand ball and concert featuring German American singers. Governor Slaten will attend and address the gathering. city leaders Mayor Woodward Solicitor General Hush Dursey and others are noted. Fred Wedemeyer, long president, will preside and introduce speakers and program items.

Atlanta

Active canvass launched for Wesley Memorial campaign

The Ways and Means Committee will start daily meetings at Hotel Winecoff at 11 o clock from Monday onward instead of weekly. The campaign aims to actively solicit funds from city mothers, beginning Monday March 9. Mrs Henry Dutker chairs and urged rapid subscription closure.

Ways and Means Committee Wesley Memorial Hospital Winecoft O'Vlock Henry Hi Dutker The Committed Bt Rapid Order

Wheel Company Plant Destroyed by Flames

The Southern Wheel company, formerly the Atlanta Car Wheel company, at Hemphill avenue and Bishop street, was totally destroyed by fire last night. The blaze began about 8 30 and rapid calling to the fire department led to quick response from Nos. 3 and 11. It is believed spontaneous combustion from old rags and waste in the engine room caused the fire.

Southern Wheel Company Atlanta Car Wheel Company Hemphill Avenue Bishop Street Limuty Enaire Wouses

Invitation to Wilson From Savannah for Drainage Congress

Washington on February 26 President Wilson told the Georgia delegation that flood prevention is one of the country’s top problems and he would urge Congress to adopt a more systematic approach at the earliest convenience. The Savannah delegation invited him to address the national drainage congress to be held April 22 to 25. Edmund T Perkins, president of the congress, led the delegation with Representative Edwards of Georgia and Savannah Mayor J.A. Dayant. The president asked that the invitation be held in abeyance as acceptance could affect legislative conditions in April. Secretary of the Interior Lane was also consulted and expressed strong interest in the topic.

Washington Wilsot Georgia Congress White Hawes National Drainage Congress Savannah Edmund T Perkins Laleration Edwards JA. ¥. Dayant Lane Interior Department

Railways Paralyzed by Snowstorm Traps Trains Across Lines

Raleigh area reports heavy snow stopping railway traffic for nearly a day. Atlantic Coast Line trains, including a New York to Florida tourist special, were halted in the yard. Some moves required three or four engines while several lines could not operate at all.

Vayetteville Atlantic Coast Line New York

Cardus praised by Mrs Barton for women’s tonic help

Crystal Springs Mississippi Mrs C Barton publishes a testimonial touting Cardus a woman’s tonic that helped her recover from severe female ailments after other medicines failed. She credits complete treatment of six bottles and urges others to begin use and request the four page booklet by mail.

Crystal Springs Miss Cardus Mrs. Barton

Not Opposition Yet for Tribble in Eighth District Race

Athens Ga February 26 Special several names have been mentioned as possibles for a race against incumbent Hon S J Tribble congressman from the Eighth Georgia district no one yet has seriously indicated a purpose to get into the race. In adjoining Ninth district he faces Jackson County Clarice offering two candidates to oppose Congressman Hold Hon John N Holder St Jefferson former speaker of the Georgia house is an avowed candidate Dr W Watkins of extreme AFLAN part of thin district has stated he will again be a candidate and Hon J O Adams of Hall is being urged by friends to enter the race.

Athens Hhoush S J. Tribble Jackson County Clarice 15 John N. Holder St Jefferson Georgia House

Jefferson Davis for Hall of Fame bill in Mississippi

Jackson Mississippi February 26 Sor Anderson introduced a bill in the Mississippi senate to accept the invitation of the national government to place two statues in statuary hall at Washington The bill names Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy and James Garse soldier aid statesman renowned for services in the United States Senate and in the constitutional convention of Mississippi

Jackson Miss Sor Anderson Mississippi Senate Statuary Hall Washington Jefferson Davis James 2. Gaerse United States Senate Mississippi

Negro actor cleared of diamond theft charge in error

In a four story notice it was stated that J Beeman a Negro actor and manager at the Majestic Theater Auburn avenue was arrested upon a $1 000 diamond theft charge. This was an error. He was arrested on a trivial charge and was soon acquitted. The notice is corrected.

J. Beeman Majestic Theater Auburn Avenue

This Leaves the Skin Smooth and Hairless

An article describes using a Delatone paste mix to remove hair. It promotes applying the powder with water to the skin, rubbing off after minutes, and washing to leave a smooth, hairless surface. It mentions buying Delatone in original packages.

Loudair Secrets

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