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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1915

Page

6

Inman Memorial Rites Held for Atlanta Leader Sam Inman

Funeral services for Samuel M. Inman were conducted at the First Presbyterian church with city officials, church representatives, and business leaders in attendance. Officials ordered multiple city and court closures, while Georgia Tech Agnes Scott and University clubs paid tribute and resolutions praised his extensive benevolence and public service.

Samypel Martin Inman First Presbyterian Church J. Lyons J. S. Panchen Charles H. Lewis William Bensel Superior Court J. ‘J. Pendleton Fulton County Samuel M. Inman Atlanta H. M. Reid Calhoun Municipal Court Atlanta Retail Merchants’ Association

Company Sues Atlanta Over Reputation Balm Claim

The Destructor company through Evins Spence Moore files a supplemental federal suit seeking 142,938 more, bringing total claimed to 277,938 against Atlanta over crematory misrepresentations. Major item is 50,000 for reputation balm and repaying expenses of Pell W. Foster and EL FR Foster. other sums cover losses, repairs, expenses and interest amid mayor and council refusal to pay.

Destructor Company Evins, Spence & Moore United States District Court Pell W. Foster EL FR. Foster

Eight Months For Stealing Food In Tifton

In Tifton Georgia Julius Cale admitted stealing cheese and crackers from Abbott Bros grocery after breaking in. He was arrested within hours, pleaded guilty, and at 9:30 pm was sentenced to eight months on the gang with a $410 fine alternative.

Tifton Julius Cale Cale Abbott Bros.’ Grocery Cole Shis Eve Cofe

End Now movement urged by Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

The Build Now committee proposes a Lend Now movement to speed property improvements in Atlanta by linking owners with loan sources. Real estate leaders Forrest Adair and Harris White emphasize gilt edge security, with strong demand for apartments and new residences. They say no safer investment than Atlanta real estate exists and lenders should act now.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce bBuilders Atlanta Forrest Adair Stanley Adair Harris J. White Real Estate Board B. Turman M. L. Thrower

Dr Jacobs Reserves Roswell Road Frontage Decision

County commissioners accepted 10 feet of land along Roswell road at Buckhead for widening while Dr Joseph Jacobs reserves a decision on disposal of the 10 foot triangle frontage. Excavation for a drug store began this week and copies of the offer from property owners helped advance the project. A conference with Charles Smith is awaited before final action and the widening project may be suspended.

Roswell Buckhead Joseph Jacobs Peachtree Roads Huckhead Jacobs County Commission

Dr Atwood to Speak to Knights of Pythias Friday

Dr Frederick S Atwood of Minnesota will lecture on Fraternalism and Pythian Knight hood at Wesley Memorial church in Atlanta on Friday evening under Knights of Pythias auspices. The event aims to draw many order celebrities from across the state with no charge for admission. A committee led by James Kempton and W G Moor is arranging the entertainment.

Knights of Pythias of Atlanta James Kempton W. G. Moor Pr. Atwood

Improvement of Spring Street to Brookwood Deliberations Before Finance Panel

Citizens urged an $11,678.50 appropriation to open Spring street from Carnegie Way to Brookwood, creating a continuous route from the city center to the outskirts. The plan includes paving with bitulithic pavement, sewer work, retaining walls, and right of way purchases, aiming to relieve Peachtree Street traffic.

Spring Street Carnegie Way Brookwood Finance Committee Peachtree Simpson Street Construction Department Fourteenth Sixteenth Street Davis Marietta Street Peachtree Road Peachtree Street

Birthday Fire Fatal to Young Blanche German

Blanche German eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Augustus Berman died after clothes caught fire while she reached for a drawing set on her birthday. She ran from the home to her grandmother's, was placed in bed, and died at 2:30 AM. Funeral services scheduled at 314 South Pryor street with Rabbi Yud officiating and Galland cemetery interment noted.

Blanche German Augustus Berman Burns Blanche

Five Georgia towns declare quarantine order issued

Lyerly, Rome, Lindale, Summerville and Lafayette join a strict smallpox quarantine north of Summerville. Trains between Summerville and Lyerly require a physician certificate proving no exposure in twenty days. Anyone disembarking without such proof is jailed. The earlier report of smallpox in Lyerly is incorrect. a vaccinated man became ill from the vaccine.

Lyerly Summerville Rome Lindale Atayette Chattanooga

Hale's Funeral Held After Sudden Death at Farm

WW H Hale died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his Druid Hill farm at age 72. Former Ludden Bates Plano Co manager, he had heart trouble but recently improved. Survived by wife and brother Dr H H Hale of Athens Ga, he belonged to Ponce de Leon Ave Baptist Church and lived at 591 North Boulevard. funeral held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at his residence with Rev A H Gordon officiating. Interment in West View.

Druid Hillis Hale Ludden & Bates Plano Co H. H. Hale Athens, Ga Ponce de Leon Avenue North Boulevard A. H. Gordon West View Hoh Mae

Demonstration Agents Addressed by Dr True

Athens Ga January 13 Special Dr A C True chairman of the states relations committee named to direct the administration of the Smith Lever bill funds for the states through the State College of Agriculture spoke before demonstration agents from across the state and to the boys and girls of the canning and corn clubs and the college. The Georgia college is taking advanced steps and True expressed satisfaction with the work done in the state.

Athens A. C. True State College of Agriculture Georgia College True

Beck Is Elected Mayor In Bowdon Ga

Bowdon Ga January 18 Special At a spirited election the ticket won overwhelmingly with W T Beck as mayor and A E K Fleming W G Brown M F Jordan L H Burson as councilmen B Rainwater re elected clerk and treasurer D J Jackson marshal and W L Oneal night policeman W G Brown cashier of Merchants and Planters Bank is the only new councilman

Ww. G. Brown Merchants ‘and Planters’ Bank

Shamblin Named Mayor in Lyerly Georgia Election

Lyerly Ga January 13 The election here yesterday named Dr Ben F Shamblin as mayor for 1915 The councilmen elected were James H Hill John L Pollock Thomas J Weaver W ua Jones and D D Dover Little interest was shown in the race Dr Shamblin was not opposed for mayor and succeeds J F Kimbell as mayor.

Lyerly Ben F. Shamblin James H.hill John L. Pollock Thomas J. Weaver W. Ua Jones D. D. Dover

Pyramid Pile Remedy offers home relief for piles

Pyramid Pile Remedy promises quick relief from itching bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids and other rectal troubles in the privacy of home. It is sold at druggists for 59 cents for two boxes or single boxes and a trial treatment may be mailed free upon request. Pyramid Drug Co. 617 Pyramid Building Marshall Michigan.

Pyramid Drug. Co Pyramid Bidg Marshall, Mich

Revival meetings planned in Atlanta by Chapman Alexander force

Large scale evangelistic revival planned in Atlanta for four weeks starting February 14. Officials announce preparations under Evangelical Ministers Association with Dr J E White and Hugh M Willet speaking at a ministers and laymen meeting. W W Rook arrives to organize a choir originally planned at 1000 voices but expanded to 2060. Headquarters set at 529 Grant Building with A B Caldwell directing.

Atlanta Chapman-Alexander M. GQ J. E. White Second Baptist Church Hugh M. Willet Philadelphia Billy Evangelical Ministers’ Association of Atlanta J. Wilbur Chapman Charles M. Alexander W. W. Rook Ofr Alexander Mr. Rock J. Gordon Moore Grace Hpiscopal Church Evangelistic Executive Committee Grant Building A. B. Caldwell

St Andrew Members to Hear Rev Gribbin

The Atlanta Brotherhood of St. Andrew will hold its regular quarterly meeting at St Luke's Sunday school room Thursday at 8 pm. An 8:30 pm service will follow with Rev. Robert E. Gribbin, the new St Luke's assistant rector, delivering the address. The group, recently energized by a national convention, is forming new chapters in Inman Park and at Georgia Tech as men women and children are invited to attend.

Atlanta the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Episcopal Church St. Luke's Church Robert BE. Gribbin The Brotherhood Lfe Inman Park Russell K. Smith H&b Georgia Tech

Sam Bailey Institute Damaged by Fire in Griffin

Griffin Ga January 13 Special The Sam Bailey Institute one of Griffin s oldest landmarks today was badly damaged by fire the fire resulting from a defective flue The fire alarm sounded about 3 o clock Three of the rooms in the building were badly damaged by water and smoke

Griffin, Ga Sam Bailey Institute Griffin

Urquhart Named Mayor of Cochran Georgia

Cochran Ga January 13 Special The mayoral race between J C Urquhart and H F Bullard was not contested Urquhart winning by twenty one votes with a clear majority News notes the election outcome and confirms Urquhart as mayor-elect in Cochran Georgia.

Urquhart Cochran J. Cc. Urquhart H. F. Bullard J. C. Urquhart

Dodson's Liver Tone Beats Calomel Says Ad

An old advertisement denounces calomel as dangerous mercury causing salivation and illness. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable, safe liver remedy costing 50 cents a bottle, claiming it cleanses the liver without side effects and is suitable for children.

Sella Dodson

Col Robert Lowry to Be Honored Guest at Insurance Meet

Col Robert J Lowry will be guest of honor at the New York Life Insurance directors meeting in New York on February 10. He has served on the board for years, succeeding the late John H Inman of New York, brother of the late Samuel Inman. Col Lowry has attended most meetings and fulfilled his duties in the honorary role. Col and Mrs Lowry will travel to New York early in February.

Young Men's Christian Association Tyuke Bonrad Samuel M.nman Hegs Luman S Institution Hue Atlanta Atlante South New York Life Insurance Directora New York Robert J. Lowry John H. Inman Samuel Inman Lowry

High Rates Deemed Cause for Steamship Libel

The steamship Aquila in Savannah is libeled by the New Orleans Export Co for 50000 dollars for failing to transport a cargo of cotton seed cake to Stockholm. The claim cites exorbitant freight rates due to war risks and the Savannah customs collector has been directed to withhold clearance pending service of the libel.

Savannah Aquila New Orleans Export Company Stockholm Sweden

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Inman Georgia School of Technology Agnes Scott College Robert F. Maddox American National Bank Fulton County Grand Jury Génueral A. J. West H. L. Collier John H. Raine H. M. Willet, Harrison , Jones, i, R. Black University Club Council of the University Club W. A. Wimbish Burton Smith J. H. Porter E. Lee Worsham H. N. Ranigiph Thos Whipple Connally J. R. A. Hobson Dr. James N. Ellis Frank Martin Harrison Jones C. T. Pottinger H. C. Peeples A. M. Schoen A. Ten Eyck Brown Hal F. Hentz Storge W. Stevens Agnes Scott Brotherhood of St. Andrew Ser Aewry National Bank Samuel ‘A. Inman Lowry National Bank Samuel Martin Inmany Ife Lowry National ‘Bank Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants’ Association Georgia Anman Onty Richard D. Stinson Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute Mr. Inman Barrow University of Georgia Tech Board of Trustees New Oglethorpe University Rhodes Scholarship Commission Maier &Berkele Ime Whitehall Street Underwood North Broad Street Chamber DR. Jacobs Roswell Road Will Chas. Smith DR. Atwood Knights OF WW. H. Hale DR. True T. Beck Bowdon Shamblin Costa ST. Andrew Rev Gribbin Robert Lowry Hostetter United States American Ino Bank Sherif Georgia Railway & "Power Co Stitt Madras Oxford Atlanta, Ga
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