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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1913

Page

8

Concerts Show Atlanta Love Of Music Across Venues

Three Sunday concerts drew large audiences in Atlanta with honorary orchestras at the Auditorium Armory the federal prison and the Atlanta theater. The Atlanta Philharmonic under Mortimer Wilson performed a varied program from Weber to Wagner as the penitentiary band entertained 1800 listeners in the chapel. Mrs Carthew Yorstoun and Dr Percy J Starnes led solo numbers while twenty five prisoners played in a remarkable display of musical training and community spirit.

Atlanta Auditorium Armory Federal Prison Percy J. Starnes Garthew Vorstaun Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra Mortimer Wilson von Weber Heertel Maassenet Brahms Mozart Nuremberg Wagner United States Penitentiary Orchestra J. P. Matthiessen Coney Holzmann Independence Vallstedts Julio Fellows t’Hare Rousins Howard Finbbs Rob Frazier Moe John Sullivan Alien Martello Greco Indienre Pergy J. Starnes Sullivan

New York Senator Proposes Conway for Attorney General

A delegation led by Senator OGorman of New York urges President-elect Wilson to appoint Thomas F. Conway, formerly lieutenant governor of New York, as attorney general. Conway backers are not tied to Charles F. Murphy.

Senator Ogorman New York Wilson Thomas F. Conway Mr. Conway Charles F. Murphy

Woman Missing for Two Weeks in Rome Georgia

Rome Georgia January 26. Special. Mrs W W Huffman wife of a police call officer disappeared about two weeks ago after telling her feeble mother you will never see me again. A large search across Georgia Alabama and Tennessee has found no trace and authorities fear she may have committed suicide. Her mind is thought temporarily unbalanced and her husband and family are overwhelmed by the suspense.

Rome W. W. Huffman Georgia Alabama Tennessee

St Andrew's Mission Opens Sunday School

At St Andrew's Mission corner Kent and Glenn streets a Sunday school was organized yesterday afternoon at 3. Twenty seven attended and it will be kept open with services each Sunday at 3. Daniel W. Green and Gordian N. Hurtel lead the effort assisted by several ladies including Mrs. Alphonse Hurtel who handles music. More classes will organize next Sunday and church services will be held each Sunday evening at 7 30.

St Andrew's Mission Kent and Glenn Streets Daniel W. Grern Gordian N. Hurtel Alphonse Hurtel W. W. Mctaskill G Hurtel Misa Eloise Hurtel Charles Britton Annie Martin

Funeral of Mrs Curtis to Be Held at 2 30 Today

The funeral for Mrs J A Curtis to be held at 2 30 this afternoon at her 328 North Jackson Street residence Rev H K M Bose pastor First Methodist Church will conduct services Interment at Oakland cemetery Pallbearers listed The accident occurred last Saturday when a dray horse crashed into a crowded downtown street injuring Mrs Curtis and her daughter who were boarding a car The mother died after a week in Grady hospital

J. A. Curtis Jackson Street HK. M.uBose First Methodi Oakland Cemetery A. A. Craig Sam Woodward John Kk. Smith Ut. B. Burkett R. C. Darby R.A. Hemphill Curtis M. Ow. Patterson Aublion Avenue Peachtree Anthony Hutchinson Iversald Avenue

Grand Opera Program Delights Patrons at Auditorium

Dr Starnes presented an instructive grand opera program with The Bohemian Girl overture and the dreamt air Dwelt in Marble Halls followed by choruses from Aida and Il Trovatore. The audience, long-time music lovers, responded to Johann Strauss waltz and Starnes improvisation Nearer My God to Thee, hailed as the evening’s finest moment.

Dr. Starnes Johann Strauss

Justice Courts Not Yet Abolished In Atlanta

The Georgia legislature may abolish justice courts in cities over 20 000 with Savannah exempted but only after passing city specific acts. Atlanta bar members favor a central city court replacing all justice courts, with any abolition possibly taking effect next year.

Atlanta Georgia Savannah

Progress of Negro Depends City Advance

Rev H M H Proctor of the First Congregational church (colored) urged sanitary living quarters adequate educational facilities steady work and healthful recreation for the negro race as essential to the city’s progress. He urged self improvement and community cooperation to make a positive impression.

H. MH. Proctor First Congregational Church

Peace Advocates Plan Georgia Peace Convention

Plans discussed for a large Georgia peace convention within three or four months. A special meeting of the Georgia Peace Society in Atlanta chambers will elect vice presidents and organize a broader state campaign. Dr. J J Hall leads efforts, with Dr H G White as president and ex Governor William J Northen among current vice presidents.

The Georgia Peace Society Chamber of Commerce J. J. Hall American Peace Society Atlanta National Organization Georgia Society H. G. White William J. Northen John K. White Wilmer L. Moore Hall North Carolina Raleigh William J. Bryan

Reverend Duncan Defends Bible From Critics

Rev William Duncan, pastor of the Ormewood Park Presbyterian Church, defended the Bible at Central Presbyterian in Mississippi. He argued for the inspiration theory, noting the Bible’s immortality, unity, and harmony across 1,500 years of writing under one divine impulse.

Yrath William Duncan Duncan Ormewood Ark Mr. Duncan

Bell Telephone Directory subscription and correction request

The next Bell Telephone Directory goes to press soon. Subscribe now to have your name included, and call the office at 78 S. Pryor St or 25 Auburn Ave to make changes or corrections to listings.

Bell Telephone S. Pryor St Auburn Ave

Attempt on Archduke Salvatore in Balearic estate

A Barcelona dispatch to The Petit Parisien reports an assassination attempt on Archduke Louia Salvator of Tuscany as he walked on his Miramir estate in the Balearic Islands. A worker fired several shots with a revolver. one bullet grazed the archduke and seriously wounded a governess.

Paris Barcelona Petit Parisien Archduke Louia Salvator Tuscany Miramir Balearic Islands

Rheumatism Remedy SULFOSOL Ad Urges Quick Relief

LUMBAGO is described as a troublesome rheumatic pain. The ad claims SULFOSOL quickly relieves lumbar pains, purges uric acid, and conquers rheumatism and gout. It promotes obtaining the remedy from local druggists or by writing to Sulfosol Company at 215 Washington St New York for a free book.

Sulfosol Company Washington New York

Joseph Hanlon Dies After Long Atlanta Residence

Joseph Hanlon aged 70 a longtime Atlanta resident died Sunday at his home 118 West Baker Street Born in Ireland he came to America as a child and lived in Atlanta most of his life He ran a Marietta Street store Funeral services set for 9 30 Tuesday at Sacred Heart church with interment in Oakland Cemetery Survived by his wife nine children two brothers a sister and several grandchildren

Joseph Hanson Atlanta West Baker Street Ireland America Marietta Street Sacred Mheart Church Oakland Cemetery Hanlon Joseph Brown

Calhoun News Becomes Gordon County Journal

In Calhoun Georgia Pr A Gates of Etowah Tennessee has bought the defunct Calhoun News and will publish The Gordon County Journal. The first issue is planned for the first week of February with agents soliciting subscriptions and the plant being upgraded for high class work.

Calhoun Pr. A. Gates Etowah Tenn Calhoun News Gordon County Journal

Macon Grocers Listed Amid Pending Evidence

In Macon Georgia the Kennington and Sons firm on Vine Street and T M Monnelly of 370 Ogtethorpe Street are cited as grocers. The report notes that the names of grocers will be added to the lint once evidence indicates they carry a complete line of contest groceries.

Piedmont Piedmont Soups Atlanta The _Constitution ML & M Epen Macon Kennington & Sons Vine T. M. Monnelly Ogtethorpe St

Businesses and Shops Listed With Addresses in Atlanta

A fragmented directory lists various merchants across Atlanta with street addresses including Cole Book Company 85 Whitehall, Lester Book and Stationery 60 Peachtree, Lilienthal Crockery 13 Whitehall, and others. Also noted are Panagiats E H Cone Inc 60 Whitehall and Kimball House Block, Jacobs Nine Stores at several downtown locations, plus vendors for electrical supplies, florists, clothing, hardware, jewelry, Kodak supplies, shoes, shoe repair, trunks and bags, and tailoring.

E. H. Cone (Inc Whitehall St Kimball House Jacobs Marietta St Peachtree St Terminal Station Necatur St Houston St Peters St W. BE. Carter Electric Company Walton St. Florist C. A. Dah! Floral Company Peachtrea King Hardware Company Whitehall Bt Decatur St Kodaks and Supplies Glenn Photo-Stock Company Moon Shoe Store West Mitchell St North Broad &T H. W. Rountree & Bro. Trunk and Bag Co Whitehall St Tailoring Hays Grand Theater Bidg

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