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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1914
Page
9
Alabama politics see shifts as Oscar Underwood gains in the senate race against Hobson while the gubernatorial race tightens under a double primary plan. Supreme Court changes follow Chief Justice Dowdell's resignation, with Anderson and Pitts contending for short terms and Mayfield and de Graffenried seeking long terms amid a crowded field.
Atlanta voters are told by Recorder Pro Tem W H Preston that he is a candidate to succeed Judge Broyles as city recorder. He notes ten years as clerk of the recorder’s court and six years as recorder pro tem, and says a formal campaign announcement will come later in the year.
Dr George Hanscom will preach at Central Congregational church in two services today. Morning topic Human Philosophy or Christ Which and evening message If One Should Rise From the Dead Would Men Repent Would attract young people. Services at 11 and 3 with Christian Endeavor at 7. The church is known as Sunday Home for Strangers.
In Columbus Georgia 28 year old C Glenn Davis of Hamilton was fatally struck by a Central of Georgia freight engine in the Virginia Carolina Chemical yards. He stepped into the path while leaving a building to speak with someone, his head badly injured. Burial plans follow.
George W Pierce born February 6 1808 in Putnam county Ga died suddenly while lunching at his son Jsse F Pierces home near Stone Brountain DeKalb county oldest citizen in the county perhaps in the state He lived through frontier days with no schooling married Mima Sprayberry about 1840 reared many children kept good health and teeth to the end His pastor Nev John L Lee and County School Commissioner Carroll attest to his age and vigor
The remains of Governor Peter Early will be moved from Greene county to Athens, where a monument will mark the new grave. The grave lies on a cliff above the Chonee river, thirty feet above high water, near the old Early home. W G and F E Griffeth of Athens own the plantation and consented to the transfer. Judge Hillyer of Atlanta and William J. Herris of Washington spearhead the move to honor Early for civic honesty and sacrifice.
Macon Ga January 1 arrangements completed for the funeral of C R Pendleton editor of The Macon Telegraph. Services will be Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at the residence on Harde man avenue. Rites of the Brudenbergian faith by Rev W N Pendleton of Bryn Athyn Pa. Pendleton to be laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery. Honorary pallbearers to include Bibb county board of education members and Telegraph employees in a body. Florists report heavy orders from across cities with more flowers than any Macon funeral.
The Atlanta audience enthusiastically supported the play Within the Law headlined by Clara Joel. A sold out matinee and over 3,000 turned away marked a record week as managers plan a full week return with the same cast amid strong profits. Fez o My Heart replaces it this week and may rival the engagement.
Valdosta Ga January 17 the county improvement dinner under the auspices of the Valdosta Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Patterson was attended by about two hundred businessmen landowners and railroad officials Prominent speakers included A M Wilkinson J B Copeland B W Duer and Colonel A Pope among others Plans to attract settlers and new industries were discussed and strong pledges to back a campaign to develop thousands of acres of virgin lands in Lowndes county were voiced The dinner was praised as one of the most enjoyable and successful in the city.
Statesboro Ga January 17 Special Hon W H Overstreet of Sylvan ia candidate for congress from the 1st district against Congressman Charles G Howards spent Thursday aloft in Statesboro meeting friends and advisers He said I feel very much encouraged Everywhere I go I am encouraged My friends tell me it looks like an Overstreet victory He added he would not begin an active campaign yet promising to cover every inch of territory in the district when the proper time comes and camp with them
Colonel Fred J. Paxon issued a signed statement saying he will not be a candidate for mayor of Atlanta or any other city office. He expressed respect for current officials and stressed he is not pursuing public office, asking newspapers to report he is not seeking office under any circumstances.
After a year of rest Dr C C Needham resumes dentistry practice. He has benefited health and strength and opens new offices over Jacous Pharmacy at Whitehall and Alabama streets. He previously practiced nine years in At-
Dr Needham attracts patrons with dentistry linking teeth to nervous, digestive and circulation health. He studied under Dr J G Hollingeworth at Kansas City Dental College and graduated in 1895. He believes in Atlanta and has lived in Georgia since graduation.
Nashville Ga January 17 Special in city election J D Lovett defeated Ha Barker for mayor Lovett served one term as mayor and was praised for good executive leadership Also elected aldermen were Jack Gaskins W M Register Jr and Harry Brown
Effective Monday January 19 1914 Train No 35 bound for Montgomery Belna and New Orleans departs Atlanta at 6 20 a m instead of Blues. General Passenger Agent Gliv notes the adjustment in the timetable.
Thomas H. W. Goodwin announces his candidacy for city recorder to replace Judge Nash Broyles, promising sane law interpretation and firm crime control. Judge W. H. Preston also enters, citing support from friends, with others including John Y. Smith and possibly Philip Welmer considering bids.
Athens Ga January 17 special The following were chosen this afternoon as sophomore declaimers for the coming University of Georgia commencement by competitive contest Co M Tanner Carrollton C C Nall Euthanilies Be Bennet W D Hasty Chickamauga Hr Quarterman Winder EDOR Tate Eiberton T C Hannum Toccoa W HM Sorrelia Ath eny L M Laws Savannah with H C Calhoun Atlanta and L Veatch Toccoa alternates
Dublin Ga January 17 Special A $59,000 mausoleum will be built in Dublin with 300 crypts. The project aims for a modern ornate tomb, likely to be popular among residents. It will be erected by the Georgian Mausoleum association led by vice president F G Corker of Dublin.
Special Master Arthur Heyman filed a detailed report in the Fidelity Trust Company of Rochester suit against the Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company. He asserts Fidelity’s foreclosure right on gold bearing bonds totaling 905000, plus six months interest through February 1, 1918, and other interest sums. The master recommends a decree requiring payment of 909000 principal plus interest, with costs, fees, and expenses charged to the defendant.
Washington January 17 The nomination of Colonel William C Gorgas of the Isthmian Canal Commission to be surgeon general of the army was prepared at the White House and sent to the Senate this afternoon It also proposes to grant him brigadier general rank Baron Strath2d Mount Royal high commissioner for Canada is reported seriously ill at 94 from catarrh after a sharp attack prompting anxiety
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