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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1915

Page

6

Georgia Manufacturers Organizes Temporary State Body

A temporary Georgia manufacturers association has opened in Peters building room 616 with William M. Horne as secretary. Meetings will form a permanent group to foster Georgia made goods, promote home markets, oppose unfair rates, and improve trade with other markets, led by organizers from Columbus and Lombard Works.

Georgia Manufacturers’ Association Peters Building William M. Norne Atlanta Macon Consideran Horne Mitterne Georggia Hl. A. Dean W. F. Stevens Thomas Kk. Glenn William WW. Horne Fred JB. Gordon

Mrs H P Berkle Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Hattie Parkins Berkele wife of Jute John Berkele of Maier and Bar kele jewelry company died of heart failure at 5 PM last night at 345 North Boulevard after a two hour illness. She was a devoted Central Presbyterian member. Surviving: daughter Miss Minnie Berkele sister Mrs Ralph Cross of Plantsville Conn two nieces Miss Elizabeth Plantsville and Mrs W B of Atlanta nephew Oliver Cross of Plantsville. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the home.

Hattie Parkins Berkele John Berkele Maier d&& Barkele Jewelry Company North Boulevard Central Presbyterie Church Berkele Orange Foun Atlanta Minnie Berkele Ralph Cross Plantsville Conn Misslizabeth Plantsville W. Bb Oliver Cross

Poole Jr. Breaks Arm at Marist Armory

Sergeant T. O. Poole Jr. of Marist College companies fell Tuesday in the Marist armory, breaking his arm. He is staying at the Majestic Hotel, home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Poole Sr.

T. O. Poole, Jr Marist College Marist Armory Flo Majestic T. O. Poole

Atlanta Dentist Joins Boston Children’s Infirmary Staff

Dr. Edward F. Lafitte, formerly of Atlanta and Southern Dental College, joins Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children in Fenway Boston after a competitive selection among 150 applicants. The hospital, endowed at over 2 million by the Forsyth estate, serves children under 16 from families earning under 34 per week per capita, and opened November 1 with a nose and throat department.

Edward F. Lafitte Atlanta Southern Dental College Forsyth Dental Infirmary For Children Fenway Boston Mays Forsyth

Finance Committee to Hold Public Sessions Next Monday

The finance committee chaired by A. W. Farlinger will begin public meetings at 9:30 a.m. Monday, with the public invited to speak. City departments will be examined in sequence during the session.

Finance Committee Council Ater A. W. Farlinger

Attorney General Urges Practice Over Theory in Law Lectures

Warren Grice delivers first law professorship lecture at Atlanta Law School urging students to focus on practical problems. He plans to teach the law of heat property and share real litigation experiences, stressing practical application over theoretical rules. He succeeds Charles Reynolds as chair of real property and will lecture each Tuesday.

Warren Gr Atlanta Law School Bil Grice Charles Reynolds Wil

Hall Will Visit New Orleans for Peace Centenary

Dr J J Hanl secretary of Georgia Peace Society named member of American Peace Centenary Committee to attend New Orleans celebration of the Battle of New Orleans and a century of peace. Captain E B White of Norfolk Virginia also named representative. Louisiana Historical Societies will host events January 4 and 16 with an elaborate program. The joint Anglo American celebration was halted by the war in Europe but a modified program remains under state act with Great Britain unable to participate.

J. J. Hanl Georgia Peace Society New Orleans Representa~ti EB. Vv. White Norfolk Louisians Historical Soviets General Assembly of Enyland United States Europe Great Britain

Chamber Directors Meet Today in Atlanta

The Board of directors of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will hold its first meeting of the year Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. New members elected to open their first board session include J. D. Robinson J. Alc Burney Catol Woolford J. T. Holleman and Walter Rich.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Sell J. D. Robinson J. Alc Burney Catol Woolford J. T. Holleman Walter Rich

Income return forms now secured and mailed on demand

Local Internal Revenue officials report forms for corporation and individual income returns have been received and are rapidly mailed to those listed last year. Those not on the mailing list may request forms by writing the office. Clerks say stamp orders have been fully met and stamps can be mailed on demand.

Internal Revenue

Committee on Fair Sets Friday Charter Meeting

The committee on charter plan and organization for the Southeastern Fair will meet Friday morning at 11:30. Preston S. Arkwright chairs this session expected to shape the fair project and secure full attendance.

Preston S. Arkwright

Athens schools to begin spring terms this week

In Athens the University of Georgia State College of Agriculture State Normal School Lucy Cobb Institute city public schools and others start spring terms yesterday today and tomorrow. Over 5 000 students are enrolled. The new public high school opened today while the old building becomes a grammar school and the high school facility expands from the old courthouse.

Athens Univer of Georgia State College of Agriculture State Normal School Lucy Cobb Institute City Public Schools

University Receives Ten Ostrich Eggs as Gift

Oglethorpe University was presented with ten ostrich eggs valued at 50 dollars each totaling 500 dollars by the Presbyterian congregation at Lakeland Florida where Dr Thornwell Jacobs recently spoke for the university. The church also gave 1100 dollars. The donor Mr Ford will sell them to breeders if the university desires. Georgia Military Academy Opens Spring Term After holiday break, with old students back and many new cadets enrolled. The cadet corps has three full companies and a band as activities resume.

Oglethorpe University Presbyterian Lakeland Fla Thornwell Jacobs Mrr. Ford Georgia Military Academy

Ben Lee Crew Heads Atlanta Park Commission

Ben Lee Crew of the eighth ward was elected president of Atlanta's park commission, succeeding W P Anderson. Crew pledged harmony and support for General Manager Cochran, while the board approved Cochran’s appointments and discussed park improvements at Grant and Piedmont parks, plus budget plans and a cyclorama building.

Atlanta Park Commission Ben Lee Crew Eighth Ward W. P. Anderson Commissioner Crew Dan Carey Crew Cochran Park Department James G. Woodward Nelson Crist Grant Park Dave Gillespie Piedmont Park M. T Boyd Ritter Morist W. C. Lewis J.C. Blemuster W Dyer Helena Douglas Managee Cochran Grant Piedmont Parks Attourney Aldine Chambers Jules Billet Lakewood Park Lakewood Chambers Pee TECOR Billet Park Board George Freeman Third Ward Park Committee of Council Freeman Ben Lew Crew Board of Park Commissioners

J J Woodside Quits Real Estate Field

John J. Woodside, pioneer in Atlanta real estate and renting, retires from Woodside Sharpe Boylston Day after a long career since 1880. Ill health prompted severing ties on December 31 1914 though he remains president of John J Woodside Storage Company Inc and plans full focus on that venture after Florida visit.

John J. Woodside Atlanta Woodside, Sharpe, Boylston & Day Woodside South Sharpe, Boylston & Day John J. Woonside Storage Company, Inc Florida

Burglary Delays as Detectives Walk for Fares in Atlanta

Mrs J T Bartram reports her Richardson Street home ransacked after burglars broke a rear window. Detectives Rosser and Pate arrived at 7 30 PM after a delay blamed on no nickel for streetcar rides. Chief Beavers notes transportation shortages hinder police response and calls for a solution.

Atlanta J. T. Bartram Richardson Street Beavers

Banks Face Tuesday Vacancies in Atlanta

The Atlanta Clearing House association will hold annual meetings Tuesday likely filling vacancies at three big banks. The Third National may appoint a new vice president to succeed Joseph A. Metford who becomes Reserve Bank governor, Central Bank and Trust may replace its cashier after William D. Owens death, and Lowry National may restore a co vice president post. Re e lections of top officers and other details will be disclosed, with reports due a week later and currency officials demanding updated bank condition reports.

Atlanta Clearing House Association Third National Joseph A. Metford Reserve Bank Central Bank and Trust Corporation William D. Owens Lowry National Frank Hawkins Asa G. Candler The Central Bank W. L. Peel American National J. W. Emeglish Fourth National FH. J. Lowry W. J. Blalock Fulton National Currier Atlanta National Atlanta John Skelton Williams

Athens city construction record shows growth in 1913

Athens Ga January 6 Special city engineer report for 1913 notes over 300000 in building permits. A new church remodeled hotels and many residences are listed. About 20000 feet of sewers laid with property owners paying and city borrowing only when rentals cover a 1 percent investment.

Athens

Near Beer Dealers Warned by Committee in Athens

In Athens Ga a fiery car beer dealer received a warning note from the committee of 100. The group campaigned against licensing, but the council could not legally refuse state authorization. They plan further steps including possible prosecutions under prohibition laws.

Athens

Supreme Court Clears October Docket With 175 Cases

The Supreme Court is rapidly disposing of its October term docket, about 175 cases in progress. Roughly 35 cases from the Atlanta circuit were decided on Tuesday, with remaining cases from other parts of the state awaiting review. A note mentions one third of the world’s platinum supply is used in dentistry and another third in electrical work.

Supreme Court Atlanta

Nathan Straus Plans Georgia Estate and Milk Station

Nathan Straus, former Georgian and philanthropist, returns to Georgia to settle near Atlanta and establish a pure milk station. He notes the health benefits of his milk campaign since 1890 and mentions relatives Isidor and Oscar Straus. About 30,000 visitors came to the Atlanta Auditorium last week.

Nathan Straus Union Georgian Terrace Florida New York Atlanta Talbotton Ga Isidor Straus Oscar Straus Turkey Roosevelt Wit

Auditorium praised as Atlanta’s chief promoter in city report

The city council committee reported the building’s last purchase installment was paid last year and credited the Auditorium with greater advertising impact for Atlanta than any other agency.

Atlanta

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H. P. Berkle Waldemar Maier& Berkele,Inc. Gold and Silversmiths Whitehall Street Earchive Boston Infirmary Hall University Ben Lee Grew the Park Commission J. O. Cochran C. G. Hannah Hannah J. J. Woodside Peachtree and Decatur Sts Peachtree St McCord William D. Gwens N.Y. Tribune Bonita King Hardware CO Price Grafonda "Fay Tite Columbia Graphophone Company Bell Phone Ivy Breslin Broadway New Park Edward C. Fogg Roy L. Brovident Telephone Main Niewspapee
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