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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1916

Page

4

Rabun County Governor Declines Clemency on Brown Execution

Governor Harris announced refusal to interfere with Rabun County defendant Brown, sentenced to death for a serious second degree crime. The record shows the jury delivered a guilty verdict without mercy recommendation. no new trial was granted by the trial court or Supreme Court, and clemency petitions were denied based on dangerousness and lack of provocation. The decision cited past incidents and lack of mitigating circumstances, underscoring duty to execute state law.

Harris Asyon Will Brown Rabun Brown Uinamisande Supreme Court Beniaved Wiseh Kburs Cuprerae Prison Commission Oeigh Eppilcant North Carolina Georgia Carolina Daniel Wien Fenere

Recognition services at the Second Baptist Church

The Second Baptist Church prepares for recognition services in the afternoon of Sunday January 30 at 3:20 PM. An expanded program will showcase the church’s work with participants from all departments and groups across the congregation.

THE Second Baptist Second Baptist Church Wort Charter

Jeweler Files Bankruptcy Petition in U S Court

Carl Davis Wootten a jeweler with a shop at Yp 10% North Por syih Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S Court yesterday. Liabilities are listed at 160958 dollars with assets of 899 dollars.

Carl Davis Wootten North Porsyih Strait Bankeunty United States Court Clerk

Sage Tea Turns Gray Hair Dark Sage Tea Treatment Ad

Uprooted garbled ad copy explains a sage and sulphur hair treatment claimed to restore natural color and shine. The text describes preparing a paste from sage, sulphur, and other ingredients, applying it to strands one by one, and noting darker, glossier results after multiple applications.

Exposition Mills Reports Record Cotton Goods Sale

The Exposition cotton mills announce a historic sale of 1,000,960 yards of sheeting to Thomas Potter & Son Co of Pennsylvania for $75,000. The order will fill twelve freight cars and will be displayed at the firm’s plant with banners noting the sale.

Pennsylvania Company Southern Cotton Mill Industries Hlxposition Cotton Roilla Thomas Potter & Sonk Co Pennsylvania

Epworth Leagues Meet at Wesley Church

Epworth Leagues of the Atlanta district plan a conference at Wesley Memorial Church this afternoon from 3 to 4 oclock. Dr A M Hughiett chairs the Wesley church conferences committee. Sessions will discuss league work and future plans. Jack Hayes, president of the Atlanta Epworth League union, will preside. All interested are invited.

Wesley Church A M Hughiett Ia Epworth Aelanta Wesley Memorial Church Jack Hayes Atlanta Epworth League Union Wwaoth

Well Known Baritone Engaged as Soloist At All Saints Church

Kirby Ellia, a renowned baritone, is engaged as soloist at All Saints Episcopal Church. He recently sang at a pagan recital in Atlanta to praise, studied four years with Giuseppe Campanar, and has appeared with the Metropolitan Opera. Ellis will perform at the offertory Sunday morning and at the 4 PM vespers.

All Saints’ Church Atlanta Masta Lovera Kirby Ellia All Sainte Episcopal Church Hillis Arustcian Pagan Giuseppe Campanar Metropoltan Opera Company Italy France Bowerland England New York Ellis

Non Fraternity Guests Attend Frat Banquet in Atlanta

The Alpha Eta chapter of the Ni Pst Phi fraternity at Atlanta Dental College held its annual banquet at the Ansley hotel Saturday night. Twenty faculty members and forty non fraternity guests joined thirty five active fraternity members in the event. President Joe Bond introduced toastmaster EHA Grudgington, who replied with wit. Speakers included G N Hughes, R OC Hinman, T P Ginman Wit, White, C Thrash, and G Me Niles, with short talks from several fraternity and non fraternity members.

Alpha Eta Ni Pst Phi Atlanta Dental College Ansley Hotel Joe Bond Eha Grudgington N Hughes OC Hinman T P Ginman Wit White C Thrash Me Niles

Peter Collins to Speak at Auditorium

Peter Collins will lecture at the Auditorium Armory under the Atlanta Council of the Knights of Columbus on Thursday in January. The talk, titled Whats Wrong With The World, will critique Christian Scutocracy and social reform. Collins, noted debater and advocate for workers, will engage the audience in an open forum with questions.

Massachusetts Auditorium Armory Atlanta America Collins

Optometric Society to Meet Here Monday

The Georgia State Optometric Association, with Dr BH Hartwick as resident, will hold its annual convention tomorrow afternoon in the Hotel Ansley ballroom. Officers for the new year will be elected Tuesday morning as part of the two day event. Distinctive addresses are planned Tuesday afternoon by Drs W R Wilson, Gugsere WB Clason, EF Folsom, and HW Inggett, concluding with a banquet on the Ansley main cafe.

Georgia State Optometri Hartwick Boc Ansley Dra. W. R. Wilson Gugsere WB Clason EF Folsom Ansiy

Barber Bound Over On Assault Charge In Sensational Trial

A barber named Po'Broam of 24 De than street was bound over to the grand jury without bond on criminal assault charges involving a young white woman. Jr. Reed of 933 Highland avenue was implicated but denied involvement after testifying before Recorder Johnson at the police court.

Dethan Street Jr. Reed Highland Avenue Recorder Johnson

Ex Mayor of Belfast Visits Augusta

Ex mayor of Belfast arrives in Augusta with companion for winter visit. They stayed two years ago, have many friends in the city, and plan to spend the winter in Augusta with Mr and Mrs. local residents gretting their travel.

Belfast Augusta Freland Wismaye Winte Vernon Aus New York Phursdas Ireland

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