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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
4
In Athens on January 27 a local movement formed to urge William H Burwell of Sparta, speaker of the Georgia House, to enter the governor race this year. Support from Burwell allies was strong and backers expect a formal announcement soon, with many in Athens and nearby areas rallying to his candidacy.
Fulton County politics show a crowded field to succeed Senator B Doples in the 35th district with Ivan E Allen as a peace candidate option. Other contenders include Representative Walter Andreas Webb, Hugh Morsey, and Dorsey. chatter links J S Hewlett, John Boxskin, Harvey Hill, and R B Blackburn to possible runs.
A balloonist named Ashren G0 Ramiary was jailed in Shelby on a charge of wife desertion. The case was reported after his alleged abandonment of his spouse, with statements from Captain Duck Hutfsteiler and Mit Wortiy, who claim she fled with him to Augusta. The county court will hear the matter later this week as investigators seek to determine the facts.
Turner City Court convicts all Tigers mentioned in Ashburn area notes. Reported items include arrestees Davey and Pesultei tied to seat theft and related charges. Court proceedings cite theft and related offenses with multiple defendants named.
Fragmentary notes describe Bethel pastor defended by M Henry amid church leadership disputes. Text references a pension, donations, and financial concerns affecting the pastorate and congregational support. Details are garbled and unclear but indicate internal church controversy and calls for accountability.
Floyd County grand jury wrapped a lengthy session after hearing financial and related cases. The proceedings included focused testimony and reflections on the ongoing work, with jurors deliberating on several matters and preparing preliminary conclusions for presenting counts.
A fire alarm sounded at a Waycross hotel after chemicals were used near a kitchen area. Fire crews investigated an apparent ignition and smoke, with guests evacuated as a precaution while investigators review the incident and potential sources of the chemical reaction.
A fragmentary local column notes that Derife Vicket is sought for Congress in the Third District as allies urge Senator DeWitt Pickatt of Diasin to run. It mentions Haralson County farmers and Georgia political figures, plus a New York suicide of Eugene von ibarek.
The piece notes Emory university fundraising aided by Atlanta donors and local real estate figures. A Chamber banquet, dominated by property men, launched the drive with significant real estate backing. The report lists multiple property transactions and permits, underscoring a strong real estate sector supporting the campaign and local development.
Classified notice about insertion costs and ad terms for local advertising. Mentions price per word, discounts, and policies on discontinuance and phone orders. Includes cautions about accuracy and nondisclosure of incorrect insertions. Contains no clear person or event details.
Telegraphic notice advises calling Brigg or Atlantic 5001 to place want ads. Courteous operators explain rates rules and classifications and can help word ads for effectiveness. Ads by telephone may be paid immediately upon publication or by mail or solicitor’s means. library home seeks consultation ads.
A fragmented list records brick veneer and frame dwellings with day work amounts. Gorrion street single story brick by Spinks and Brother for $1008 at Woodward 182 Park avenue with $74 notch day work. Levi Heard on Ashby Grove avenue frames house day work $50. City of Atlanta Maddox Park frame building day work noted.
A jumble of lost and stolen items is described including a large sterling silver small bag with an engraved owner name, a female terrier named Briodie reported missing, silver bags and a Maltese box, and various contact numbers and rewards. The text is garbled with partial names and addresses, but indicates searches at courthouses and nearby streets with rewards offered.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists personal inquiries for the whereabouts of D Baker and Elizabeth Baker of Georgia, with aliases Lerma Catching and Iemma Anderson. It also includes ads for hair products, dressmaking, infant care homes, and professional services in Atlanta, Georgia, mentioning addresses on Carnegie Way Peachtree Street and Connally Building, plus attorney offices and long distance numbers.
Help wanted ads seek stenographers office staff insurance agents and clerks with varying pay scales and hours. Listings include temporary positions, salesmen and solicitors, managers, and skilled trades like brazing and sign making. Some require references and prior business experience in Atlanta Baltimore and surrounding areas.
Obscure notices mix with energetic recruitment and job ads as a purported Booker T. Washington death sparks promotion of books by Phillips Publishing Co. and various programs. Listings promise agents, teaching, and wages, naming Ansley Hotel and multiple Atlanta addresses in a cluttered classified snapshot.
Classified fragment listing domestic help for a two person family in Atlanta with a box reference, plus several educational and job notices. Highlights include a white woman sought for home duties, a cook position, clerical help descriptions, and multiple millinery school promotions with scholarships and course pricing. Also mentions pensioned items, musical instruments for sale, and an employment service in New York and Atlanta.
Classified note explains late week submission, box number card, and phone contact for placing Situation Wanted ads. Mentions special rates, three lines at nineteen cents, prepayment, and delivery at the Constitution offices.
A flood of early 20th century classifieds lists young men seeking roles as office boys, bookkeepers, stenographers, clerks, mechanics, nurses, and other positions. Names, ages, skills, and addresses appear with brief references and local contact details. Ads request references and highlight experience in manufacturing, landscaping, shipping, and banking related tasks.
Classified blur of early 20th century help wanted notices seeking experienced stenographers with college training and half day positions, a skilled bookkeeper, and massage appointment listings. Includes names and partial contact details, with many truncated phrases and misread lines.
The Clearing House for Trade Men at 611 Chamber of Commerce Building offers high-grade help in trades and professions. Call 7119 for job services and daily tone of message, with business audience and inquiries encouraged.
A bustling classified note lists poultry seed and pet stock offerings, cattle, hogs, horses, and mules for sale. Advertised items include Berkshire hogs, Jersey cattle, and registered Herefords with prices and contact details, reflecting a wide farm-and-ranch marketplace.
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