Vast Atlanta Choir Forms for Chapman Alexander Campaign
A committee in Atlanta reports about 200 singers have joined as plans unfold for a 1500-voice chorus to back the Chapman Alexander evangelistic mission starting February 14. Rehearsals begin Sunday at possibly the Baptist Tabernacle, as altos sopranos tenors and basses are assigned. A civic census will canvass homes February 6 to log names ages and religious affiliations. volunteers are urged to contact M A Hale at 629 Grant Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Chapman-Alexander
Atlanta
J. R. Regnas
the Baptist Tabernacle
Three Alleged Tigers Fined Heavily by Recorder
Recorder George E. Johnson fined three defendants 60.76 each for keeping whisky for sale. H W Jones of 376 Edgewood Ave posted 50 and costs after arrest while carrying two cases home. Rich Manley and wife Corine of 56 Bot Street faced heavy fines during a Sunday night raid. police found seventeen quarts, two large 44 caliber revolvers later ordered returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Johnson
H W. Jones
Edgewood
Rich Manley
Corine
Bort Street
Maniley
Prof Hays to Discuss Smokeless Combustion Tonight
Professor Joseph W Hays will deliver a free lecture on Smokeless and Economical Combustion this evening in the assembly room of the Mechanical and Manufacturers' club in the Candler building. He is a recognized authority on combustion and boiler construction, and the talk aims to aid Atlanta manufacturers and engineers in achieving better boiler-room economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. .Hays
Mechanical and Manufacturers’ Club
Candler
Hays
Atlanta
Grice Interprets Code Section On Filling Unexpired Terms
Attorney General Warren Grice interprets a section of the code as meaning that when a surveyor is elected but does not qualify the county appoints a man to fill the term. The question affects Screven Cherokee and Jeff Davis counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Grice
Screven
Cherokee
Jeff Davis
Slayer of Hinman Seeks New Trial
In Columbia South Carolina on January 25 Judge H A M Smith heard arguments on a motion for a new trial for George B Perkins of Boston convicted of manslaughter in the killing of F W Hinman of Jacksonville. The judge said he would render his decision tomorrow. Perkins received a three year sentence. If denied, the defense will appeal to the circuit court of appeals. No bail steps were taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
George B. Perkins
Boston
F. W. Ro Hinmah
Jacksonville
H. A. M. Smith
United States District Court
Perkins
Smith
Circuit
Court, of Appeals
Trials of Detectives Postponed Again in Burns Case
The trials of Dan Lehon and CL G Vedder indicted for subornation of perjury in the Frank Burns investigation were postponed again to 9 o clock this morning. This marks the fourth delay, postponed at the request of Solicitor Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Lehon
CL G. Vedder
Burns
Frank
Dorsey
Suit Co is Bankrupt as Creditors Sue
The Southern Suit and Skirt Company of 45 Whitehall was declared bankrupt in a petition filed Monday in the U S district court. New York firms filed unsecured claims totaling several hundreds of dollars. Hearings before Judge W T Newman are set for February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Suit and Skirt Company
Whitehall
United States District Court
New York
W. T. Newman
Diamonds Sold On Liberal Terms
Diamonds are offered at plain cash prices with liberal payment terms. One fifth cash upfront and 6 percent simple interest on the balance, payable over ten equal monthly installments. Net prices and full details are available in a Diamond booklet and an 160 page catalog.
Dr Soule to Show Value Of Diversified Farming
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce executive committee will meet to plan a member meeting within ten days. Dr A M Soule president of Grovetal State College of Agriculture will speak with moving pictures of Georgia farms including demonstration farms poultry and livestock. He aims to educate farmers toward prosperity through diversified crops and animal industries and discuss the Southeastern fair connection. A social committee will tour fair grounds for optimal building locations with Charles E Kauffman asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta’ Chamber of Commerce
Mell R. Wilkison
Mayer. Woodward
A. M. Soule
Grovetal State College of Agriculture
Soule
Saule
Charles E. Kauffman
Department of Public Works
Cotton Felt Mattress Exhibit Shown in Whitehall Window
A display at Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose on Whitehall Street showcases the high quality Atlanta made cotton felt mattress. The exhibit traces the process from brass bed rails to the finished mattress, with draped railings and floral trim. It emphasizes Georgia cotton and quality, with attractive sale figures linked to the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Company
Whitehall Street
Atlante
New York Sleuth Gets Thirty Days in City Stockade
Bill Logan alias J W Brown posing as a New York detective was arraigned before Recorder George H E Johnson on impersonation charges while probing evidence about Mrs Annie Stoe, who faces trial for running a lewd house at 103 Spring Street. Logan was captured after visiting the home of 16 year old Ethel Pylant. Johnson ordered thirty days in the stockade or a 25 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Logan
J. W. Brown
New York
Recorder
George HE. Johnson
Atlanta
Annie Stoe
103
Spring Street
Superior Court
Logan
Birmingham
Ala
T.b.norwood
Stoe
Bass Rosser
Ethel Pylant
Marietta Street
Recorder Johnson
Collegiate Work in Summer School Planned at U GA
Athens Ga January 25 Special The department of college work in the summer school of the university will be authorized by the trustees after faculty action. The collegiate department in the summer school will be supervised by the chancellor and summer school president Franklin College and the president State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Credit will be given toward regular degree programs. There is already a provision for masters degrees after three consecutive summers of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Franklin College
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Credi
Mrs Goodwin Dies at Baltimore Home
Relatives in Atlanta receive word of the death Sunday night of Mrs. John B. Goodwin wife of the former Atlanta mayor now secretary to the grand sovereign lodge of Odd Fellows. Surviving are husband two sons and one grandson with kinship to Mrs. W A Maddox. Funeral services will be held in Baltimore today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John B. Goodwin
Baltimore
Goodwin
Grand Sovereign Lodge of Odd Fellows
William McAfee Goodwin
John B Goodwin, Jr
W. A. Maddox
Reward Offered For Dewey Henderson Slaver Arrest
The governor offers a $100 reward for the arrest of Dewey Henderson charged with stabbing Homer Thompson at Whittier Mills on the Chattahoochee river November 17. The death followed two days later. Henderson, indicted, is sought by Fulton county authorities. He is about 16, slight, 115 pounds, with light hair blue eyes and fair complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Henderson
Homer Thompson
Whittier Mills
Chattahoochee River
Henderson
Thompson
Fulton County
Baptists Plan Large Southern Men's Meeting in Atlanta
At the Baptist Ministers association meeting the plan for a major Baptist men's conference in Atlanta on February 23 24 and 25 was outlined. Committees were appointed to welcome visitors and manage events. Professor F M Merrill of the State Normal School Athens spoke on the country church and social uplift highlighting church work and Christian societal progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
F. M. Merrill
State Normal School
Athens
Flames Destroy Oakhurst Home in Decatur Ga
A Decatur Ga residence at 50 East Lake Drive owned by T. ME Overby was burned Monday at 5 o'clock. The structure and its contents were a total loss, with partial insurance coverage. Fire likely started by an oil stove in the back of the house, the first fire since Oakhurst’s incorporation into Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ME Overby
East Lake ‘Drive
Decatur
Oakhurst
Sunday to visit Atlanta for revival return
Billy Sunday says he plans a visit to Atlanta as soon as possible. A letter to an evangelical committee asks to rally large crowds but Sunday will not be forced by any denomination. He emphasizes he wants to come freely and will arrive suddenly when ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Atlanta
Sunday
Charles Burge
The
Atlanta Gideons
Miss Brown to Address Atlanta Graded Union
The Atlanta Graded union will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at 30 o'clock in the Philathea hall of the Wesley Memorial church. Miss Cora Brown will speak on How We Got Our Bible, drawing on her work with the Teachers Training class in Second Baptist church. Preceding the address, the usual department conferences will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Graded Union
Philathea
Wesley Memorial Church
Cora Brown
Charity conference to plan handling of the needy
A three day meeting in Atlanta at the Piedmont hotel gathers a national panel of ministers and scholars under the banner of systematic beneficence. The group led by Secretary Robert E. Vincent aims to develop propaganda and procedures for addressing poverty on a scientific, business like basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Piedgeont Hotel
Robert E. Vincent
Austin Theological Seminary
Austin
Texas
A. EB. Spencer
Clinton, D. C
J. M. Clarke
Shawnee
Oklz
J.alexander
Lexingtor
J Vance
Nashville
Tenn
Alph
Richmond
J. I. Norris
Pinebluff
Ark
Pgbert W. Smith
S. D. Weakley
Birmingham
Ala
L. Ross Lynn
Jacksonville
Mla
Oscar Newton
Jackson
Miss
A. Lynn
New Orleans
T. A.M. Thomas
Kansas City
R. A Brand
Wilmington
N.C
D. I
Walithail
Wainesboro
Ernest Thomson
Charleston
John Terrell Enters Race for Fire Chief Position
Captain John Terrell of Fire Company No. 11 announces candidacy to succeed Chief W B Cummings whose term ends July with a council election. Terrell has 24 years in the department including captains of Nos. 6 and 12 and is 45. Other candidates are Chief Cummings and Captain W B Cody of No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Terrell
General Council
Terrell
Fire Department
Atlanta
Cummings
W. B. Cody
Company No. 4
Atlanta Contractor Lands Florida Job
News from Atlanta reports AR. M. Hudson the local contractor won a contract for water, sewers, and paving in Manatee Florida valued at 216,600 dollars. It was learned that Hudson has purchased a number of bonds of that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
AR. M. Hudson
Manatee
Fla
Hudson
County backs Maddox Park development plan
County pledges about 10000 dollars in work this year if the city immediately provides 1500 dollars for Maddox Park improvements. The park in the fifth ward spans eighty acres and has never been developed. Commissioner Mills proposes selling forty acres or developing fifty acres while leaving the rest. Convict labor from Bellwood camp could assist with grading walks roads and lake construction along with a bath house and a concrete pool bottom. Manager Cochran urges immediate city council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie County
Maddox Park Improvement
Oscar Mills
Cochran
Park Department
Maddox Park
Fifth Ward
Atlanta
Mills
General Council
Bellwood
Weadther
Doctors Give Up Hope For Life Of Weaver
A gunshot wound likely to cause Ivan Weaver’s death at Grady hospital ends four days of struggle. The 18 year old, shot accidentally by 12 year old Lamar J. Weaver near 65 Beecher street, was in a ward with a torn pancreas. Family and friends stayed beside him as doctors announced little chance of survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shkinley
Ivan Weaver
Oglethorpe Street
West End
Grady Hospital
L. J. Black
Black
Beecher Street
Ivan
Lamar J. Weaver
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Prof. Hays
Grice
Hinman
Suit CO
Miss Brown
Uneeda Biscuit
Graham
National Biscuit Company
John Terrell
Florida
Fulton
Penphiires Street
Georgia
Jadv
Hotel Gotham
Hotel
Ofr
Renained
Distri
Fifth Ave
New ‘York City
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Central Bank
A Trust Corp
Atlanta, Ga
Crust Corporation Dler
Miccorer L
Mitchell & Fors
Eiseman Bros., Inc
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