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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

10

Laymen's Movement Praised By Rowland In Atlanta Talk

At a Wednesday meeting in Atlanta the registration and deputation committee of the Interdenominational Laymen's Missionary Movement discussed bringing the February convention to the city. Charles C. Rowland praised the movement as one of the great forces for good among men and announced plans for a big men’s meeting at the YMCA next Saturday. The executive committee will meet Thursday in the chairmanship office of Dr Charles W. Daniel of First Baptist Church.

Charles Rowland Atlanta Amer Southern Presbyterian Church Athena Young Men's Christian Association Atlante Chaitrhan Charles W. Daniel Pantoc First Baptist Church

Paul Swan Dancer to Appear in Atlanta Stage Show

Paul Swan the dancer, renowned for Grecian Persian and Egyptian performances, will present a major interpretive program in Atlanta. The program includes The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Greek Phantasy, To Heroes Slain, Fauns and Bacchanale, and an Egyptian danse dialed finale with the full company.

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Gas Project Expands Mains Across Districts

The Austin Gas company announces plans to extend gas mains, extending service to all districts. The contemplated improvements imply a substantial expenditure and detail timing and scope remain under discussion.

Griffin Fin Austin Gas Company

Belgian POW in Holland Camp Seeks Stamp Exchange

Belgian prisoner of war F. Baudeon at Zeist camp asks readers to send stamps. He and fellow inmates plan to exchange stamps for small gifts and news, hoping stamps will ease leisure time and aid his stamp collection.

Zeist Holland F. Baudeon Albert Flo Amenttang Belgium Babusuh Zelst

AT THE THEATERS AL ene Acasa Nell O Brien sings in alliance

Nell O Brien nineteen returns to the stage with Monte Parks and a large cast at the Atlanta theater. The revival of the classic drama by Jonson Howard and the country’s strongest vaudeville lineup promise a powerful evening with Cary and Curt among the noted performers.

Satdruay Nell O Brien Tae Mui Mi Tukatin Tae George Bivan Miss Rt Wil Binckiwee America Winwucil Vitor Mapes Jonson Howard Atlanta Dananey Ian Thes Craranien Cote Tinus Crane Thomas W Hous Maclyn Arbuckle Amelia Bingen Edith Struge Wuient

The Beckoning Flame at Forsyth and the Georgian

A chaotic program note describes The Beckoning Flame a strange drama about an aspiring writer, a strong female lead, and a complex love plot set against Parisian and Indian backdrops. It highlights Henry Woodruff in A Modern Enoch Arden and stars Pau line and Frederick in a melodrama style. Special music accompanies the film at the Strand and World Film Corp presents the five part feature.

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The Warning at Alamo No 2 features Henry Kolker

The Equitable Pictures presentation at Alamo No 2 stars Henry Kolker in a allegorical drama about a man sinking to depths through weakness. Photographic scenes evoke Dante and New York’s Broadway as the film leads to a striking finale.

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Bank cashier charged with forgery in Ocilla, Ga

Irwin County grand jury returns indictment against B A Tapp former cashier of First National Bank Ocilla for forgery. Tapp relieved last August after disappearing. Involuntary proceedings reveal bank loss of 26 06. Stockholders asked to pay one third of capital to cover shortage. Bank capital 25000. Under new management and declared solvent.

Ocilla Irwin County A. Tapp First National Bank fOcilla Tapp Tap

Officers Named by the Y M C A for Coming Year

At the annual meeting of the Atlanta Y M C A board of directors the following officers were elected: George V president, W W Orn vice president, R Uipscomb treasurer, SF Boykin recording secretary, Harry Slouger assistant recording secretary, J K Orr chairman of the finance committee. The board list includes M M Jackson, J K Orr, W S Kenarick, W W Orr, M Hall, J K Buchiman, E Callaway, George Winship, J H Jones, R Lipseembd, S R Boykin, F M Akers, Marcy Longer, B A Beg, B Ball, W A Sutton, Floyd Field, A W Malone, W D Thompson and Dowman. Mr Winship stated he sought the leadership role with board-wide support. The association begins the new year with nearly 2,000 members.

Atlanta Yours Men's Christian Association George V W. W. Orn R. Uipscomb SF. Boykin Jiarry Slouger J. K .Orr M. M. Jackson J. K Orr W. S. Kenarick W. Orr Hall J. K. Buchiman Callaway iGeorge’ Winship J. H. Jones Tr. Hluck R. Lipseembd B Troutman S. R. Boykin F. M. Akers Marcy Longer Bla. Beg Ball WA Sutton Floyd Field A. W. Malone W. D. Thompson

Atlanta man awarded Carnegie Hero Medal for sewer rescue

Burns bravery in pulling a child from a deep sewer near his home earned him a Carnegie Hero Medal. He downplayed the act, saying he did nothing more than anyone else would. The medal will be bronze with undisclosed cash prize. Other recipients include Grace Parham, Henry Rogers, William Pratt, J Lamar McCann, and Austn Hall for various rescues and attempted rescues across Georgia and nearby states.

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Paducah Medicine Man Found Dead in Apartment

A coroner’s inquest found W. Moore, a Paducah Kentucky patent medicine dealer, dead from accidental asphyxiation at 104 Luckie Street boarding house after gas jets were found open. Moore, survived by four sons, ran a Paducah medicine plant and traveled in the South, recently in Atlanta.

Paul Donehoo W. Moore Paducah Luckie Street Moore George Pursley Pursley United Stated Coast J Artillery Faducan Tne South Atlanta

Movement to revive state cases in recorder court

A plan revived from Judge Nash R. Broyles era proposes moving state criminal matters from the recorder’s court to a separate track. The recorder’s docket is crowded with city cases and long state trials delay speedy municipal justice. A city charter amendment would authorize the change, likely in the coming legislative session.

Nash R. Broyles Recorder's Court Recorder Recorder’s Court

Daughter of Slain Man Sticks 10 Former Tale

Mowitvic Ga January 19 Special Will Hiers and his father Henry Hier were arrested after the murder of H M Carden and refused to comment on charges. Mrs Will Hiers testified before the grand jury that a letter threatening her father was burned. She swore John Hiers threatened her husband and that the shot aimed at Will Hiers. Mrs M M Carden denied warning her husband before the fatal night. Jealousy was blamed by Mrs Carden but details remain uncertain. Investigation to conclude tomorrow. White John Hiers and Jake Godwin detained. efforts to eliminate them from the case ongoing.

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South Carolina to Bar Liquor Advertising

South Carolina moves to ban liquor advertising in newspapers and on billboards with fines of 100 to 500 dollars per violation. The measure passed the senate without a dissenting vote and is sent to the house. A separate bill for chain gang sentences for violations has passed the house and awaits senate action.

Columbia S.C State Senate House South Carolina Senate

Conversions at Tabernacle Baptist After Sermon by A Jen

More than 25 conversions were reported at Tabernacle Baptist Church last night after A Jen tanks preached on the Prison Demon and Gods Redemption. The sheriff of the county reportedly organized an admission to witness the scene. Preparations were underway for an evening dinner where Jennings would speak.

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