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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1913

Page

6

Note of powers handed to Turkey

London reports the European powers handed the collective note on settlement in southeastern Europe to Turkey at Constantinople. Diplomats expect Turkey to concede something to the Allies to reunite peace talks, with Ambassadors’ meetings continuing and Albanian affairs under discussion. Sechad Pacha said Turkey awaits instructions as they monitor the note’s response.

London Europe Turkey Constantinople Sechad Pacha Dtation Amakoing Montenesto Abese Cattara Austria Seutari Cettinue Maoptensgero Artthife Wardis Bassin Albania Avlona

Dr Orr to Preach on The American Home at North Ave Church

Rev Dr W W Orr will deliver a sermon on The American Home at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at North Avenue Presbyterian Church corner Peachtree and North avenue. He aims to discuss the home as an American institution, its strengths and flaws, inviting all married or soon to be married couples to attend. Sunday marks the final day of two weeks of special services led by Dr Orr and Prof H B Armstrong with 11 am 3 pm and 7 30 pm services.

W. W. Orr North Avenue Presbyterian c Peachtree Street Orr North Avenue Presbyterian Church H. B. Armstrong Singer

Worth County Refunds School Money To Crisp

Crisp County will be refunded two thousand dollars Crisp spent on educational work in Oakfield and Warwick districts while Worth County had jurisdiction. Crisp County faces about two hundred dollars in losses after an agreement with Worth County and the state education department. Complications arise from the Supreme Court ruling that the legislative act transferring districts was unconstitutional.

Cordele Crisp County Oakfield Warwick Worth County State Department of Education Alex Supreme Court

Mrs Johnson Dies After Short Illness

Eliza Jane Johnson, 75, a beloved Battle Hill resident, died at her home on Joe Johnston avenue after a brief illness. Funeral planned for Sunday in Lilburn, GA. Survived by husband Dr H B Johnson two sons Mell P Johnson and Feld Johnson and seven daughters Mrs J T Cain Mrs J H Hopkins Mrs P Minor Mrs Albert Lee and Mrs Albert King.

Eliza Jane Johnson Battle Hil Joe Johnston Lilburn Tia Johnson H. B. Johnson Br. Mell P. Johnson Feld Johnson J. T. Cain J. H. Hopkins P. Minor Albert Lee Albert King

Fear Fever Epidemic in Wake of the Flood

In Pvainsville Indiana January 17 flooding raises river level to 46.4 feet after steady rain and sewer inundation sparks fear of typhoid fever outbreak. Many plants flooded, hundreds of workers left unemployed as Evansville fights Ohio River surge.

Pvainsville Ind Evansville

Raoul funeral obituary notes flowers for the poor not graves

Captain William Greene Raoul a prominent Atlanta businessman and Confederate veteran died at his Peachtree Street home in his seventieth year He requested no flowers for his funeral and asked that charity gifts be sent to the poor He served as railroad president and helped found the Associated Charities and tuberculosis relief efforts Survived by his wife ten children and a sister his funeral to be held Saturday at 2 pm with his sons as pallbearers at West View cemetery

William Greene Raoul Atlanta Tos Peachtree Street Peachtree Raoul Washington Artillery New Orleans Confederate Railroad Bureau Central of Georgia Me National Railway Atlantic and Birmingham Tiedmont Associated Charities Ile Alto Battle Wal Mary Miller Wadley Savannah Mary Raoul Millis Gaston ¢. Raoul Thomas Wadley Rebecca Raoul Altstaetter Agnes Raoul Glenn Rosine Raoul Lering Raoul Wileanor Raoul Norman Raoul Ambrose Smith West View

Fake deed charged to disbarred attorney in Savannah

In Savannah on January 17, Mrs Edna Pearl Atkinson filed an equity suit in superior court to stop disbarred attorney Albert H Propper from disposing of her property. Deputies could not locate Propper. Witnesses to the deed said they never saw Atkinson and that another woman signed. A restraining order was filed, taxes paid by Propper had already cleared, and Propper had filed a deed for record on January 11 claiming haste before leaving town.

Savannah Albert H. Propper Edna Pearl Atkinson Propper

Fruit Trees Bloom in South Georgia

Thomasville Ga January 17 Special The springlike weather has prevailed most of the month causing vegetation to begin cutting out rapidly Peach trees of the early varieties are in full bloom If the temperature drops sharply later other fruit trees will bloom The Le Conte pear trees bloomed early last February and suffered a crop loss from a late frost Growers fear a repetition of the same conditions.

Thomasville

West Peachtree Improvement Urged Before City Council

The West Peachtree Street Improvement Association executive committee urged the council street committee to appropriate funds this year. Judge Spencer R Atkinson Frank P Rice and James T Wright spoke, presenting a petition signed by hundreds citywide. They argued the project would ease traffic congestion and connect north to the business district and south limits. It was noted the January apportionment sheet may include West Peachtree.

West West Peachtree Peachtree

Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association to hold district meetings

The Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association ended its annual meetings in Athens and voted to hold a live stock and dairy meeting in every congressional district this year. The annual gathering will take place here next January, replacing the summer convention held previously at various locations such as Covington.

Athens Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association Covington

Solomon Williams Dies in County Jail Related Incident

Savannah Ga January 17 Solomon Williams colored died in the Chatham county jail at 10 15 this morning in the serious case involving his mother in law Annia Rivers from several months ago. Williams confessed yesterday afternoon to several ministers asking the disclosure wait until after his death.

Savannah Solomon Williams Chatham County Annia Rivers Williams

Lawrenceville Plans a Local Guards Company

January 17. Lawrenceville youths under Councilman Frank Taylor aim to form a military company to be known as the Lawrenceville Guards. Enlistment is expected to reach the required number, with registration books opened at jetty hall.

Lawrenceville Frank Taylor

Georgia Horticultural Society Sees Apple Focus at Athens Meet

The State Horticultural society met in Athens on January 17 with the second day devoted to apples and Georgia apple industry. A catalog review of fruits suited to profitable cultivation framed the afternoon session. Offi cers elected included R. C. Berkmans president J. B. Wight vice president and Dr. T. H. McHatton secretary. Berkmans is a grandson of P. I. Berkmans who founded the society 38 years ago.

Athens State Horticultural Society Georgia R. C. Berkmans Augusta J. B. Wight Cairo T. H. ,McHatton State College of Agriculture Berkmans P. I. Berkmans Belgium

Wife Sticks By Husband Named As Co Respondent

The divorce case between Mrs Mary H Duffy and her husband carpenter A Duffy featured co respondent George Miles who admitted taking Mrs Duffy on buggy rides and supplying whisky. Miles and his family defended him while Mrs Duffy seeks 12000 alimony and a total divorce, Judge Ellis granting temporary alimony of five dollars weekly.

George Miles A. Duffy Mary H. Duffy Superior Court Duffy Duffys Miles Ellis

Big Lyceum Convention Planned for Atlanta in 1913

Preparations are under way for the 1913 International Lyceum Association convention in Atlanta. A chamber of commerce committee will arrange for the eight day chautauqua feature with underwriter backing. The program may include Billy Sunday and William Jennings Bryan with grand opera singers, preachers, United States senators, and prominent writers.

Atlanta International Lyceum Association Lyceum Bureau Managers’ Association of Amerca Chamber of Commerce Brown S. Ruaseil Bridges Aikahest Lyceum Bridges Panama Aditorium Auditorium Chautauqua Committee Billy Sunday William Jennings Bryan United States Wbte

Pujo Committee Indicts Banker over Bank Officers Names

Chairman Pujo testified before the federal grand jury seeking contempt against George C. Henry a New York trader who refused to name twenty national bank officers said to have profited 50000 in a California petroleum stock syndicate. Henry and his counsel challenge the committee authority and the case may go to the Supreme Court.

Washington Pujo House Money Trust Committee Federal Grand Jury George C. Henry New York Traker National Bank California Henry Supreme Court

Textile stock list from 19th century sales

A catalog excerpt lists fabric types with widths and prices including colored flannelettes 27 inches, white madras 27 inches, colored poplins 28 inches, flowered silk mulls 27 inches, colored silk mulls 27 inches, French crepes solid and striped 27 inches. Prices range from 20 to 50 cents per yard.

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DR. Orr W. G. Raoul South Georgia City Council Bell and Wing Frederick Fanning Ayer London Academy Cork Examiner Boston Herald Troy Record Boston Transcript Occult Review England Portland Oregonian Brooklyn Times Boston Post G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Publishers N. Y New York Paris Lyceum George Henry Fatima Arne Madras Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Company Wes
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