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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1916

Page

14

Hiers Confesses Shooting Carden in Domestic Case

January 20 report from Monithie states Will Hiers and his wife Beatrice confessed to Sheriff Bovdy that Hiers fired the shot that killed Carden. Grand jury questioned witnesses, hearings continue as relatives of both sides are held. A daughter claims mistreatment by her father and that the gun was fired from outside, while other accounts suggest the gun was discharged inside the house.

Monithie Will Huecrs Beatrice Her Bovdy Carden Duke Godwin Tom Carden Wrind Young Carden Will Hiers Bs Asster Ila Huers Mra Uler Tilers Will Hers Tom Thia Bat Will Wes Silars Lomarden

Woodward Honored at Mayors Meeting in Jacksonville

Woodward, mayor of Jackson, was named president of the Southerntown Lonconvontiume field’s permanent organizing body at a Jacksonville meeting on Wednesday and Thursday. The gathering included representatives from Atlant and Associated Charities, with the aim of coordinating efforts among cities. Woodward is slated to attend future sessions and return home today.

Woodward Meeting OF Mayors Mio Tomet G Atlanti Va Lonventon Jacksonville Mm Onhen Bol Th Bower Jackson Eta Asre

Tifton Cotton Mills to Run Day and Night

Tifton cotton mills will operate around the clock to meet demand after a period of reduced activity. Officials anticipate a steady shift of workers, with management planning three 12 hour shifts to maintain production.

Tifton Cotton Mills

Parole Granted Before Visit Of Governor To Augusta

Governor Nate Harris paroles Will Porter a life term prisoner after a thorough case investigation. The move followed a request by the Womans Christian Temperance union and support from court officials and citizens, though Harris delayed publicizing the decision until his Augusta visit.

Augusta Atlanta Womans Christhin ‘Temperance Union Nate Harris Thhorough Seltetor

Georgians Urge King's Selection for Supreme Court

Georgia attorneys urged President Wilson to pick W. R. King for the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Lamar. A large delegation from Atlanta and Georgia cities, led by Tobert L. Shipp, pressed the case at the White House, with support voiced by W. J. Harris and other state lawyers.

John Corrigan Washington Alex Ching Atlanta Supreme Court Georgia Smith King Hammond Tobert L Shipp Moultrie Shipp Wimbish T A Arthur Powell LL Rosse Sheppard Ryan Harry Alexander Sam_N Evans Hudson Wooce Callaway

Georgia Motion Picture Draws Large Attendance In Newnan

Large crowd gathers at Strand theater in Newnan for the Georgia motion picture's initial Newnan run. Reported strong audience enthusiasm and high satisfaction, with plans for a statewide tour beginning the following day. The film leaves Newnan for LaGrange Friday.

Georgia Newnan Strand Theater Dan LaGrange

Preachers to Lecture to Women’s Societies in Decatur

An interdenominational lecture series for women’s societies in Decatur churches was announced. Rev Frank Quillian of the Methodist church opened the program with Along Old Vision Trails in Burone and exp t. The first Presbyterian church hosted the talk to a large audience.

Frank Quillian Methodist Church Burone Gieen First Presbyterian Church Frank Quilliin Mala Wethadist Tee Pata Sedat India Mpetruary Melandist Church Wip Smith Tle Opportunity China Rayplt

Dismissal Recommendations for Middies Sent to President

Recommendations for dismissal of Thom as Davis of South Carolina and FP Kelly Jr of Brooklyn from the naval academy were presented to the president after a court martial found them guilty of infractions of the rules.

Washington Thomas Davis South Carolina FP Kelly, Jr Brooklyn Naval Academy

Pamphlet Aims to Fight Adult Illiteracy in Georgia

State superintendent Brittan prepares two pamphlets to aid adult literacy efforts across Georgia. The materials target men and women beyond school age, promote reading and basic arithmetic, and emphasize morals and Uplifting values. Local superintendents and boards are urged to adopt the program and tailor it to community needs, with demonstrations in several counties already planned.

R. Brittan Jesson Britta Brittain Byrd Printing Company Touris Hy Georgia

Message on Fat Loss and Digestive Help Ad

An old advertisement urges readers to gain weight by aiding digestion and absorbing fats. It promotes Sargol tablets as a famed weight-building remedy and claims quick results when used with meals, targeting thin individuals with exaggerated promises and medical-sounding language.

Armerica Atlanta

Shepherd block to be auctioned in Tifton February 11

The Shepherd block in Tifton’s heart business district, at Love Avenue and Second Street, will be subdivided into eight 25 by 90 foot lots and auctioned February 11. The property, once held by Hotel Regent, was damaged in the fire of 1904. Dr N Peterson holds the charge and arranged private sales before the auction.

Master Pianist Hofmann and Casals Star on Columbia Line

A rundown of Columbia Record selections highlights Josef Hofmann earning vast stage value and delivering top piano performances on Etude in C Minor and Prelude in G Minor. Pablo Casals shines with Tis Liebesträume and Serenade pieces. Corinne Rider-Kelvey offers soprano gems. English actor Maude presents two Cockney monologues. Many orchestral overtures and popular pieces round out the catalog.

Josef Hofmann Hofmann Columbia Rachmaninoff Columbia Company Pablo Casals Paulo Casala Corinne Rider-Kelvey Cynl Maude London von Suppes

Philippine measure to come up Monday in Senate

Washington January 20 Senate adjourned to allow committees to work on legislation including conservation measures and the rural credits bill. Phili ppine Wits will be taken up Monday with a vote likely within ten days. No defense measures expected for weeks.

Washington Senate Admny Philinsane Wits Emg

Labor meeting features three reel drama for jubilee

At the Atlanta Federation of Trades quarter century celebration the Bijou theater will host a three reel movement picture drama for thirty minutes before the main program. GLF Bell notes doors open at 2 20 p m with the feature to be shown and the regular program to start at 3 p m. Local artists Frank Turner Marion Roberson and Dean perform while Ines Matthew Wall of Chicago arrives Friday to direct the anniversary events with a labor leaders escort planned to Piedmont Hotel.

Ing Atlanta Federation of Trades GLF Bell Frank Turner Marion Robertson Misa Dean Ines Matthew Wall Chicago Crator Piedmont

Forsee to be guest of Secretaries Club in Atlanta

George T. Forsee, secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau of the Kansas City Commercial Club, was invited by W G Cooper, president of the Secretaries Club of Atlanta, to breakfast at the Hotel Ansies. He will be in the city Tuesday with directors of the Atlanta Convention Bureau for their annual meeting at the Piedmont Hotel. Many Atlanta business and civic secretaries, including leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and related associations, will attend.

W G Cooper Secretaties Club of Atlanta George T. Forsee Hotel Ansies Forsee Industrial and Comention Bureau Kansas City Commercial Club Atlanta Convention Bureau Piedmont Hotel Cooper Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Harvey Johnson Industrial Bureau

Ford Club Dinner and Meeting in Atlanta

Members of the Atlanta Ford Club enjoyed a dinner at the Ansley Belel followed by an interesting business meeting. About 160 employees from the local Ford plant attended, heard talks, and participated in the session.

Atlanta Ford Club Ansley Belel Ford Plant

Congressman's No Opposition for Re election Report

Washington January 2 congressman Edwards will face no opposition for reelection a Georgia delegation of lawyers led by A B Lovett announced to the White House Lovett also aided by Representative Tid wards secured approval for the National Bank of Sylvania with 25000 capital to start immediately a public building project at Statesboro with 1000 included in the sundry civil appropriation bill construction to begin at once on the pre purchased site

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Edwards Congress A B Lovett Sylvania Georgia J W Overstreet Lovett New York Bylanta Thiwards Treasury Department National Bank of Sylvania Statesboro

Mrs J J Barfield Found Dead In Bed

Mrs J J Barfield aged seven was found dead in her bed early Thursday morning at the residence near College Park Shaia Survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs SC Phanes and Marion Flynn The funeral will be conducted at 11 o clock today at Mount Gilead church with burial in the churchyard

Atrs J J Barfield College Park Shaia SC Phanes Lars ‘Marion Flynn Imount Gilead Churen

Potash Word Rule Clarified for Georgia Fertilizer Sacks

Commissioner J D Price of Georgia's Department of Agriculture explains that a sack of mixed fertilizer cannot declare the word potash unless it guarantees at least two percent potash. The letter outlines fertilizer price pressures, stockpiled materials, and a plan to issue a department decision within ten days to protect farmers and avoid injustice to producers.

Farmers of Georgia J D Price Department of Agriculture Georgia Jrenier Newt Afl Mauiten

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