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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1915

Page

8

Third Ward Civic Club Plans Musical Program at Mrs Clayton Home

The Third Ward Civic Club will host a musical and literary program at Mrs. George A. Clayton's home at 361 Cheeries Avenue. Participants include Mrs. John MacDonald, H. R. King, Vesta Gareaux, and Misses Gerinica Horton, Dorothy Jernagin, Marie Povle, Pauline Adams, and Thelma Doyali. Receiving committee lists several members. Hours are 4 to 6 PM and 8:30 to 10:30 PM. public invited.

Third Ward George A. Clayton Cheeries Avenue Meadames John MacDonald H. R. King Vesta Gareaux Gernica Horton Dorothy Jernagin Marie Povle Pauiline Adams Thelma Doyali Falows Meadames H. Kirkpatrick John Justus Florence T. Truax Ames FV. E. Smith John Burg W Os. Wilson Walter Hinchecuir Bernice Horton Frances Gillespie Marie Poole

Woman's club hosts Hogansville gathering at Mrs Word's home

The Hogansville Woman's Club enjoyed an afternoon at Mrs. Prank Word's home with a History of the English Novel paper by Mrs. R. M. Mobley and sketches of Richardson Fielding Smollett by Mrs. J. F. McGloughlin. Tea featured pink roses and carnations, with music by Mrs. Ward. Next meeting with Mrs. Hubert Walker. Also YWCA banquet planned at Hotel Ansley with 60 cent supper. Georgia Libby Circle King’s Daughters and Sons meets at Cherokee Avenue 477 this afternoon.

Woman's Club Hogansville Prank Word Ward R. M. Mobley Hubert Walker Georgia Libby Chcle Libby King’s Daughter and Sons Cherokee Avenue Central Avenue Grant Park Ormond Street

St Mark's Bible Class Schedules Tea and Jubilee Union Meeting

The young ladies Bible class at St Mark's church hosts a silver tea this afternoon from 4 to 6 in the Sunday school room. The Jubilee Union of Mission Workers meets at 6 at First Baptist with Rev John R K Atkinson speaking. Mrs Archibald Davis outlines Chapman Alexander revival. Ladies Memorial Association meets Carnegie Library at 11 this morning.

St. Mark's Church Jubilee Union of Mission Workers First Baptist Church John RK. Atkinson St. Philip’s Cathedral Archibald Davis Chapman-Alexander Ladies’ Memorial Association Carnegie [Library

Social items highlight visits and gatherings in Atlanta

Mrs. Henry L. Collier visits her father in Americus while Grafton Johnson of Indiana stays with the Felder family at the Georgian Terrace. Cohen family convalesces in Dallas after illness and leg amputation. Adolph Le Gost and sons depart New York after hosting Mrs. George Forrester. Virginia Lipscomb returns from New York due to her mother’s illness. Ramsom Wright travels to New York on business. Mrs Wright visits Ponce de Leon then Athens. Henry Peeples sees friends in Asheville as Miss Jean Robinson hosts sewing club. William Beierl hosts chanting club in Druid Hills. D. TH Howell joins his parents at Georgian Terrace. A candy pulling tops First Methodist church social on Peachtree and Porter Place with a free will offering.

Henry L. Collier Americus Grafton Johnson Indiana T. B. Felder Georgian Terrace J. Joel Cohen Frank J. Cohen Westminster Canitarium Dallas Texas Adolph le Gost New York George Forrester South Georgia Virginia Lipscomb Rutherford Ramsom Wright Wright Philip Barbour Ponce de Leon Athens Charles Phinizy A. M. Harrison St . Louis First Methodist Peachtree Street Porter'place Epworth League

Macon depot contract reaches city after delay

Macon Georgia January 23 Special The city of Macon and Central of Georgia railway contract for a new 1 000 000 passenger station reached the city clerk after being held at the railroad office. The mayor will sign and a copy will go to the railroad commission. The city grants land and closes two streets in exchange for a union depot. Also noted are a $20 000 damage suit over a boy's death and a horse sale and ten cent store plans in Macon.

Macon Railroad Commission Central Leo Main Street East Ma—con S. H. Kress McClure Company Harris Third Cherry Streets Woolworth Company W. A. Doody Company Cherry Street Doody Company P. D.’ Willingham Furniture Company Second

Bill Clay S Booze Case Dismissed In Court Trial

In a modern mystery set at police headquarters the question is what happened to Bill Clay's alcohol. Clay’s 541 pints were reduced to 391 pints when seized. Detectives Chewning and Sturdivant faced trial as defendants with Chiefs Beavers and Lanford as witnesses. Judge Thomas ruled insufficient evidence to sustain the claim and dismissed the case.

Police Bill Clay Clay Chewning Sturdivant Recorder Old Bul Beavers Lanford Thomas Bill

William Rockefeller at Jekyl Island Home

William Rockefeller arrives at Jekyl Island with family and staff and occupies the Rockefeller cottage. He plans to stay through winter, a regular visitor to the island, though recently he speaks only in a whisper due to throat tremble. He enjoys walks and drives on the island’s roads.

William Rockefeller Jekyl Island Brunswick Rockefeller Jekyl Pnnjo Jeky

Rome primary date set for city government election

Rome Georgia city executive committee fixed February 23 as the primary date for selecting candidates for first commissioner and deputy commissioners under the new charter. A second primary would occur February 26 if no candidate wins a majority. The run off will be between the top two vote getters for each position.

Rome City- Executive Committee of Commission

Coca-Cola Bottlers End Big Convention

The Coca-Cola Bottlers association adjourned after a successful two day session held at the Piedmont hotel with a buffet supper. Speakers included Samuel C. Dobbs former president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America and Coca-Cola vice president, F M Allen of Kentucky, W D Bellingrath of Mobile, Charles H Loan of Cleveland, and Crawford Johnson of Birmingham.

Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Association Piedmont Hotel Thea Samuel C. Dobbs Associated Advertising Clubs of America Coca-Cola Company F. M. Allen Kentucky W. D.bellingrath Mobile Charles’ H. Loan Clevland Crawford Johnson Birmingham

Hooper Alexander At Father’s Bedside In Rome

Colonel T. W. Alexander former Rome mayor and leading attorney lies dangerously ill at his Rome home at age 88 Hooper Alexander United States district attorney traveled from Alabama to be by his father’s side in this late New Year report from Rome Georgia

Rome T. W. Alexander Nestor Hooper Alexander United States District al- Iahta

Playing With Pistol Dawson Boy Dies

Dawson Georgia January 21 Special Charles Marshall a 19 year old popular young man at the city electric plant while handling a pistol accidentally shot himself near the heart with fatal results Doctors gave prompt medical attention but he died an hour later at his father's home Captain M H Marshall He is survived by his father two sisters and three brothers

Dawson City Electric Charles Marshall M. H. Marshall

Evans Held for Murder Hart County Youth Charged With Killing Negro With Rocks

Hartwell Ga January 21 Special Andy Evans an 18 year old white man was bound over to the Hart county grand jury in February on a murder charge. The case stems from the Christmas death of Ernest Gray a negro amid local racial tensions. Witness Walter Vickery said Evans and Snow Doyle killed Gray after a gambling dispute. Evans remained jailed without bail.

Hartwell Andy Evans Hart County Grand Jury George Cleveland Cullen Wright Evans Ernest Gray Gray South Carolina Walter Vickery Snow Doyle Doyle Vickery Hivans

Atl anteans to Address School of Commerce at UGA

In Athens on January 21 special report, the University of Georgia School of Commerce plans a three month series of business lectures led by prominent Atlanta figures. First talk by J J Wilkins on the banking system. later topics include Federal Reserve System, Corporation Finance, Commercial Law, and Railroad Regulation in Georgia.

Athens School of Commerce Universit of Georgia W. A. Shelton Atlanta J. J. Wilkins Georgia National Federal Reserve System J. al McCord Atlanta Reserve Bank Corporation Finance W. D. Baker Atlanta Ice and Coal Corporation Sp ‘Cial Herbert E. Choate J. Orr Shoe Company Andrew J. Cobb Supreme Court Harry Hodgson Empire State Chemical Company Joel ‘Hunter Georgia George Hillyer Georgia Railroad Commission Ralph W. Byers Third National Bank G. A. Mell Athens Savings Bank

Southern Fair Leaders Meet in Athens Today

Macon Ga January 21 Special Secretaries officers and directors of fair associations from seven southeastern states converge in Athens for the annual Southern Association of Fairs and Expositions meeting. R M Striplin presides as president with Harry C Robert as vice president. More than thirty associations attend with prospective members Atlanta Jacksonville and Dothan. The group will draft a southern circuit fair schedule to avoid conflicts for concessionaires and race track owners.

Macon Southeast Southern Association R. M. Striplin Meridian Miss Harry C. Robert Atlanta Jacksonville Dothan Ala

Ask More Policemen for the Fifth Ward

A Fifth Ward Improvement club meeting at English Avenue School formed committees to appeal to county commissioners for street sewer and park work. G A Smith and R B Burge were named to petition Chief Beavers for more police for the ward.

Fifth Ward Improvement Club English Avenue County Commissioners G. A Smith R. B. Burge Beavers M. Barrett John B. Bradford J. G. Flournoy S W

Augusta Rotary Club After Pistols

Augusta Ga January 21 Special The local Rotary club joins in a campaign against the hip pocket pistol habit seeking judges and solicitors cooperation for chain gang or prison terms for concealed weapon carriers without fines. Delegation to urge strengthened legislation while the city council to curb dealer firearm displays. New York gets thaw Saturday and transfers Harry K Thaw to New York jurisdiction in US district court.

Augusta Rotary Club Janda New York Concord N. H Harry K. Thaw United States Court

Kidney Remedy Brings Woman From Collapse to Health

A Iowa woman describes severe stomach pain misdiagnosed as stomach cancer. After trying multiple doctors and failing medicines, Swamp-Root new kidney remedy restored strength. she rose from 60 to 148 pounds and now works on a farm. The affidavit sworn July 12 1909 by Gertrude Warner Scott before Notary EB Colcord.

Spain Iowa Benton County Gertrude Warner Scott Vinton Colcord

Prove What Swapo-Bout Will Do For You

A letter from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York offers a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Readers are instructed to mention The Atlanta Daily Constitution when writing. Regular bottle sizes priced at fifty cents and one dollar are available at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Atlanta Daily Constitution

Rediscount Rate in Atlanta Lowered to Aid Banks

The Federal Reserve Board reduced the Atlanta rediscount rate to four percent on maturities up to sixty days and four and a half percent on longer terms to encourage southern banks to retire Aldrich-Vreeland currency. The move aims to shift funds to federal reserve notes while preserving liquidity across districts and coordinating with Treasury deposits if needed.

Washington South Atlanta Ise Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Banks Secretary of ‘the Treasury

Ben Barton Released Under Bond in Fitzgerald Case

Fitzgerald Ga January 21 Ben F F Barton released on bond of seven thousand six hundred after six months in jail awaiting trial for shooting a black prisoner. Bond set by Judge Walter George. Case scheduled for April term of court.

Fitzgerald Ben FF. Barton Walter George

Indicted Brunswick clubs tied to murder case probe

The Brunswick grand jury returned five true bills in the murder case against Bruce Edmunds and Pete Padgett of Baxley over Frank Wynn's death in Jesup. Witness B. Carter faces perjury charges. Indictments also name two Brunswick clubs for selling whisky. The grand jury paused on solicitor costs, auditing insolvent bills. A. L. Franklin seeks higher payments, while the jury debates final authority.

Brunswick Bruce Edmunds Pete Padgett Baxley Frank Wynn Jesup B. Carter Brunswick Oglethorpe Alub C. A. Bennett

Ship’s Crew Four Days Without Food on Carrissee

The Gloucester to Cuba bound fishing schooner Carrissee arrived in Tybee Roads after four days at sea with no food or water for the crew. Tug Jacob Paulsen towed her into Savannah harbor tonight. Four weeks at sea since leaving Gloucester amid a gale plagued voyage. last supplies exhausted Saturday. several exhausted, one in serious condition.

Savannah Tybee Roads Savannah Harbor Jacob Paulsen Gloucester Maine Cuba Jlone

Judge George Unites Elopers At Decatur Ga

In Decatur Georgia on January 21 special report T N McNelley of Dudeville Alabama and Miss Hattle V Shirley of Turnerville Georgia were married in the Decatur courthouse by Judge J R George. The ceremony was arranged to avoid parental objections and the couple plan to move to Camp Hill Alabama after leaving Atlanta Friday.

Decatur T.~. McNelley Dudeville Ala

Columbus Man Kills Wife in Friend's Home

Columbus Ga January 21 Heywood A Lester a misli ener ative today shot and killed his wife in the home of Mrs Griffin The wife had left home and sought refuge with Mrs Griffin the husband following her and shooting her five times killing her instantly Domestic infelicity is given as the husband's reason for killing his wife He is in ill

Columbus j—Heywood A. Lester Griffin

Albany Mourns Death of Mrs A E Jackson

Albany Ga January 21 special Mrs Adelaide H E Jackson oldest white resident of Albany died this afternoon after a brief illness. She was nearly 90 years old and had lived in Albany nearly seventy years. She leaves four daughters Mrs J R Whitehead Mrs J R Degrattenbad Mrs J W Armstrong and Mrs Rosa J Hillsman all of Albany and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her death affects Albany as a community sorrow.

Albany Adelaide. HE. Jackson J. R. White~ Head J. R. Degrattenbad J. W. Armstrong Rosa J.hilsman

Milledgeville Hosts Interdenominational Christian Workers

Milledgeville Georgia January 21 special a conference of Christian workers began Thursday evening. The convention is interdenominational with prominent speakers from various denominations. Speakers include Rev P V DuBose missionary from China Rev Henry D Phillips rector of Episcopal LaGrange Georgia Dr W L Pickard Mercer University president and Rev John S Jenkins Atlanta missionary secretary of the North Georgia Methodist conference.

Milledgeville, Ga Christian Workers P. V. DuBose The Presbyterian Church China Henry D. Phillips Hriscopal Church LaGrange W. L. Pickard Mercer University John S&. Jenkins Atlanta North Georgia Methodist Conference

First Woman Elected to Oregon Senate

Roseburg Oregon January 21 Misa Katheryn Clark a Democrat was chosen state senator over two male opponents in a special election She is the first woman elected to the Oregon senate

Roseburg Ore Misa Katheryn Clark Oregon Senate

Cardinal Gibbons Attends Washington Visit Activities at Capital

Cardinal Gibbons visited Washington joining the session as a guest of Senator Ransdell. Speaker Clark briefly left the floor to sit with him in the members gallery and many representatives and senators greeted the prelate during his Capitol appearance.

Washington Cardinal Gibbons Capital Clark Senate Ransdell

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