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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1916

Page

2

Knight Templar Head Coming to Atlanta for Visit

Officials of Knights Templars from across Georgia will gather in Atlanta to meet Lee and Smith Brand Taster for the United States and Canada. Mia Smith will arrive Monday evening. Grand Master Yi Smith tours the country, visiting Atlanta as guest of Cour de Leon and Atlanta commanderies while state knights arrange entertainment and headquarters.

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Former U S Sailor Robbed by Negroes in City Night Raid

A former U S sailor now working at Jacobs main store was robbed of money and a watch by two armed Black men who emerged from an alley on Central Avenue between Trinity and Garnett. They ordered him to surrender, took cash and a timepiece, then fled into an alley before officers arrived. The recovered items included a Bazars watch and a leather item engraved with Dreadnaughts and an aeroplane.

Lo& Bazar United States Jacobs Central Gentral Avenue Trinity Avenue Garnett Street Kirk and Watson Bazars Waten Solla Lavie

Blood clot on brain fatal to Miss Gilder

New York January 1 Jeanette Leonard Gilder Sournahet died tonight at her home after a blood clot on the brain. Born October 1, 1849 in Liushing she began editorial work at age 18 for the Newark Morning Register. She later wrote for The New York Times and served on the staffs of Scribner's Monthly and The Century Magazine.

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Elks Banquet Prep Highlights Atlanta Visit

The Atlanta lodge No 78 readies for Grand Exalted Ruler James R Nicholson’s arrival with a banquet and reception. Notables from Georgia and Chicago are noted guests as plans include a 7:30 banquet, 10 PM reception and dance, elaborate menu, music, speeches, and distinguished attendees led by Elks leaders and local dignitaries.

Atlanta James R. Nicholson Atlants Lodge Borce Lloyd Ro Maxwell Chicago Reading Innight Maxwell Jks Georgi Wanager Koehler The Elks Club Lundomme Grchestra Toutmeier Beather Wailer Po State of Giorgia Robert B Blackburn Syushe Robert F Wad Musi Welome Chamber of Coatrouree Yan Uur Karl Zoehner Atlanta Ledge Martin F Amorous Dilie Yankee Doodle Mira Walter J* Andrews Walter le Dunn Roy Ormonae J Corr D Welb Levis Steling OL Dunn M Greer B Witdauer Ralph Dabo Heney Wiliams Wood Steddara James Jynck Williai Lynch Puredit Pope Wra Aldreage L MeHan Tsnch Walter Hinchilite

Decatur Upbuilding Committee Plans Civic Improvements

The Decatur Board of Trade civic planning committee met last night to discuss tentative plans for projected improvements in Decatur. Burton Cooke, landscape architect of Augusta, attended the meeting.

Decatur Decatur Board of Trade Hich Burton Cooke Ausuta

Dawn as a girl detective in My Lady Incog

The week of January 24 features Mutual Pictures Deluxe presenting Dawn as a girl detective in My Lady Incog, with Haze! releasing today.

Mutual Masterpictures de Luxe

Americus to Host Elks Grand Lodge Session

The Grand Lodge of Georgia Elks plans to hold its annual session in Americus likely in late April. A delegation from the Americus lodge, led by Rees Horton, will meet Atlanta officials to set dates and plan events for what could be one of the city’s largest entertainments. The program will cover lodge workings and guest arrangements for about 500 delegates.

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Visiting Officials Hold Grotto Meeting and Installations

Ararat grotto of the Myotic Order of the Veiled Prophets held ceremonies at the lodge room in West End. William H Snider of Hbnka and George E Watch of Hochester led the installation and rites. New officers include Jack D Hayes Richard N Fickett Augustus Johnson Pred Thomas and C Chamberlain. The grotto, the state’s only one, formed eight months ago with about 400 members and plans larger quarters. A dance and social event is set for Thursday night at the lodge.

Ararat Grotto Myotic Order Masome West End William H Snider Hbnka George E Watch Hochester Snider Hatch Jack D Hayes Richard N Fickett Augustus Johnson Thomas C Chamberlain

Georgia Optometrists Name Officers Today Eleventh Annual Session

The Georgia State Optometric association opened its eleventh annual session at the Ansley hotel with a large attendance. Officers will be elected today and a banquet is set for 7 30 this evening. The president’s address by B B Bostwick of Savannah opened Monday, with a growth report and the evolution of ophthalmic lenses discussed by Max Poser FiM S of Bausch & Lomb.

Georgia State Optometric Association Ansley Hotel Ynsley B Bostwick Sevannah I Wilson Douglas Roth Max Poser Bausca & Jomb Optical Company of Rochester

Atlanta’s Development Pulse on Peachtree Street

Article traces property deals and new building activity in Atlanta. Dr John H Powell buys a vacant lot on Peachtree Road between Muscogee and Wesley avenues for 7500 cash to build a country home. Piedmont theater construction advances toward completion at Forsyth and Whitehall streets, with Peter Mion leasing the building for 15 years. Excavations proceed at multiple sites including George Forrester lot, Spring Street near Carnegie Way, and a large three story brick mixed-use project on nearby streets. Multiple transfers and permits noted, including Piedmont Sanitarium and various residences.

Weat Cave Peachtree Heights Piedmont Theater Forsyth and Bock Hugh Richardson Rania George Forrester Peachtree Street Porter Place Airdrome Ato Buildig Leva Masset the Constitution Spring Street Carnegie Way Peachtree Heights Park Company Powell Lot Peachires Muscoges Avenue Atlanta Grover Middlebrooks and Robart Fanes Greenwood Avenue Piedmont Sanitarium Taft Langerson Bros Company Wellington Avenue Archer Street Wallington Avenue Pitts Elde Lawrenceville and Powers Ferry Road Sprwlli and Johnson George Hancroft Bes Mo Ak Geichast Oakland Cemetery Tipo Mia Early Hollingsworth Richard H Whitner Taddil Street Tye Street Teton Atone Street Kirkwood Avenue eoo-Nam T FE Sheata John A Ropinwen Mise Annie E Jonea West Lam Net Company Lok Hay Street So Iou James P Wonter Myer Rich Wits OstoUremrick Nora Gwane Tatum Aoeets Hood Atreet Mes Lora Sera J Shaterly Putnam Toutheast Jefferson and Saxon

Lost and Found items clutter the column with pleas

A long mixed list of lost pets objects and notices fills a local column. Items include a white pointer with a collar found near Edgewood Avenue a black and tan dog near Forsyth and a pale sapphire ring and an ivory cameo pin. Several helps advertise rewards and contact ivy numbers. Lost monkeys spectacles and other items are requested to be returned to owners. The column also lists job ads educational offers and musical instrument sales amid scattered notices.

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Cold Weather Fills Atlanta Police Station With Sleepers

Freezing conditions drive hoboes and tramp wanderers to the city police station. Last night every bunk was taken as sleepers crowded the corridors, with about thirty men seeking a bunk by midnight and more arriving as dawn neared.

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M Kenzie Denies Wife Charges in Divorce Suit

Harold Wehenze answers Mrs Ankenzi complaint claiming desertion over three years ago. Mckenzie declines alimony. Background notes Minnie Lou Toda Mohr Macon prominent in social circles. eloped with a young Adgnta banker. later resided there. Menocal renominated for president. Pimlico Nunez named for vice presidency.

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Cost Of Local Want Ads In The Constitution

Classified advertisement notice states discontinuance must be in writing and not accepted by phone. The ad lists word rates and outlines that repeated incorrect insertions will be handled, emphasizing protection of interests for both parties.

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Advertising classifieds lead broad options for readers

Courteous operators explain rates rules and classification, offering complete information for placing want ads. Accounts opened by telephone to accommodate you, with payment options by mail or in person, and assistance to make your ad effective.

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Adamson Dry Cleaning Co Offers Wagon Service and Skills

The Adamson Dry Cleaning Co advertises wagon service from addresses including 1n0 S1RHE1 and 6b LLIZA ST. The notice mentions correspondence with William Fain and Newton Tremver and references infant care services and drumming and dice training. It notes hair pressing parlors and claims 70 percent in the context of offerings.

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Help Wanted in Early 1900s Classifieds Listings

A dense OCR of job ads showing numerous help wanted requests. Listings include dry goods sales, barber trade training, warehouse or porter roles, travelers and agents for carbon paper suppliers, tea company solicitors, salesmen with vehicles, and commission or wage-based positions in Savannah and Atlanta. References to employers, wages, and contact details appear in fragmented form.

Thades Grantine Amaying Witton Ravnes Fenn Copper Co Livi New York Ghashi Angrey Ponamos Qest Eaton Tea Coluumer Galary God Commission Jewel ‘Toy Company Auburn Ave Wwverloo Pawn Co

Miscellaneous Advertisements and Help Wanted Notes

A jumble of late 19th or early 20th century classified style notices advertises books and scholarships at Howe University Extension, employment for agents, clerks, bartenders, barbers, maids, drivers, cow herders, and domestic staff. Several listings seek male or female workers, with wage details, locations including Atlanta and Orlando, and requests for references.

Ideal Whitehall _streat Furkey Manufacturing Company Harwood St Dalla Miss Hitt Grant Building

WANTED SITUATION ADS OFFER JOB HUNT NOTES

Classified text shows a flood of situation wanted ads. A North traveling salesman seeks representation in multiple states. other entries request clerical, bookkeeping, stenography, or office work. Various individuals list experience in dry goods, fertilizer, law offices, and teaching, with box numbers and contact details for The Constitution.

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Classified Business Opportunities and Sales Listings

Miscellaneous ads seek buyers for farms and small business ventures in Atlanta area. Items include tailors shop and treating cabin in a major hotel, a grocery store with fixtures, an automobile factory setup, and general plant or manufacturing opportunities. Contacts listed as Judua, Raymond Judua, and Rev 43 Arlington Ga.

Peachtree King Hardware United Cigar Co Waymond Citi Raymond Wetl Tailae Atlante Judua Timt Clas Arlington Ga Salchlap—Ciyerail

FORD CARS ON TERMS INDEPENDENCE MOTOR CO

Autoinventory and notices offer Ford cars on terms at Independence Motor Co and other dealers. Multiple entries seek cash or small payments, with Buick, Hudson, Ford touring, and roadster offers. Local garages provide repairs, welding, radiators, painting, and parts services across Atlanta addresses.

BAT Dales Independence Motor Car Company Peachtree Street FORD David 'S Bussey John Lit Co Auburn Avenue Ivy ST Exata BikpwiLcox CO Inc Court Sarwell Place PRYOR Barber Motor Company Edgewood Ave Karwisch Wagon Works Hunter Street Simmons S-Fryer_M United Radiator CO G Ivk ST. Atlante Swark Trains Pace Automobile Cone Street Third Flone

Kubat Realty Company Faces Court Action in Wisconsin

A partial reading shows Kubat Realty Company in Curppewa Fails Wisconsin facing legal action. Details are unclear due to damaged text but involve a property matter dated December 27. Local records indicate real estate interest and an official notice pending.

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Broad range of trades in city business cards and services

A fuzzy compiled list shows multiple ads offering hats, hat cleaning, tires for baby carriages, painting and tinting, roofing, repairing trunks and suitcases, weather strips, medical remedies, and women and men disease cures. Names, addresses, and contact numbers appear with varying clarity, reflecting a dense local classifieds page.

Walton St _C Christencen Ivy Msi East Hunter Robert Mitchell Edgewood Avenua Pilotine and Gating Seaboard James Wiitten

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