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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1916

Page

4

Atlanta Bride Wins at Wesleyan College

Visa Estelle Glawson of Bradley County, daughter of J J Glawson, and Alvah Greene of Atlanta wed after meeting at Wesleyan College. They married by Dr W Nimsworth then left for Atlanta. The report notes publicity on trespassing dangers on railroad tracks and a campaign by the Southeastern Railway Claim Agent Association.

Estelle Glawson Mra Alvah Greene Macon Acon Visa Estelle Glawson J J Glawson Bradley Jones County Atlanta Glawson Wesleyan College Greene W Nimsworth Southeastern Association of Railway Anstey Evs H Findlay Central of Georgia Guy Farks Georgia Southern and Florida Yarbrough The Georgia Railway WO Wall Georgia and Florida Railway

Extensive robberies plaguing Waycross region

January 8 special report notes a wave of robberies from post offices express and railroad offices and stores south of Waycross. Police identify the same suspects behind all incidents including Raceport Winopkur Newtil Cypress allies and the Scott Dru company in Folkstan. An attempted theft at the city bank branch was thwarted by the building manager.

Waycross Lolketon Leleve Racepord Winopkur Newtil Cypress Scott Dru Folkstan

Farmer 63 Weds 13 Year Old Bride at Nashyie Farm

Noahsie aged 63 and Miss Parker aged 12 were married yesterday morning at the home of the bride by Justice of the Peace William. The wedding drew a large crowd of relatives and friends. The bride is the daughter of George Faker, a prominent farmer four miles west of Nashyie. The couple will reside near Nashville.

Noahsie Spe Cele Clinton Miss Cid Parker Justis Feue Wiliam Wittet Nunet Agitilles Frields Wootlant Abatet Aldren Hedsweilkk Theoishout Seeton Haye George Faker Bates Nashyie Nashville

Murder charge after man struck by locomotive

Special report states railroad employee Lavendar is jailed on a murder charge connected to the death of Ben Stephens. Witnesses say Stephens and Lavendar argued near a Georgia railroad engine. Lavendar allegedly struck Stephens with a lantern causing him to fall under the wheels. Stephens died later at a hospital. The coroner's jury will investigate.

Belor Layenair Ben Stephens Yals Georgia Railroad Nciten Utes Lavendar Hay Stephens Asp Hes Tavendar Ann

Lee Succeeds Lowther as Clerk at Waycross

Reported in January 1873, Lee succeeds Lowther as city clerk in Waycross with a $21,000 annual salary and an assistant position. Lowther’s departure follows a council vote, and the year begins with uncertain specifics about office funding and personnel.

Lee Succeeds Lowther Waycross Rose Janary Lee Tay Jose Heaton

Rumored Maples Surrender Imminent in Alleged Case

Reported rumors claim Maples may surrender soon amid a murky case. The court record notes counsel involvement and possible plea options, with references to a prior state case and ongoing proceedings.

Murder Charge Filed Against Horton in Findley Case

Police say Steve Horton faces murder charges in the Findley slaying. Investigators claim links between Horton and the victim, with jury scrutiny and a detailed probe continuing as officers pursue evidence at the scene near South of here.

Uo Hort Miles Kline ELS Steve Hortay Thoroneh Sears

Langdon Quin Named Director of Savannah Company

Langdon C Quin of ithiunta was made director at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Lerman Wutui Tire Taanranee company. Quin was appointed general agent to oversee operations and manage a cash safeguard fund of 200. The appointment signals strengthening ties with southern partners and expands Quin’s leadership role.

Timaad Lerman Wutui Tire Taanranee Company L Home Instruco Yangdon Quin Ithiunta

Porters Recognition Service Welcomed by Churches

The Second Baptist Church chaired by Judge Beverly Evans invites pastors from nearby denominations to attend the Dr Henry Alford Porter recognition services at 730 pm Sunday. Morning remarks on The Man at the Gate, evening on Weocus God on Baal. Multiple area churches list service schedules and guest speakers.

Porter Second Baptist Church Beverly D Lvans Hen Y Alford Porter Atlanta Baal

Evening church services and talks citywide

Brigadier Biscott of the Salvation Army will open the evening service on Ponce de Leon Avenue at the Methodist Church near Piedmont. Druid Hills Presbyterian and Central Presbyterian plan sermons and Bible talks featuring Rev Melver and Dr Ogden. Westminster Presbyterian hosts A A Little with a morning topic The Blessings That Follow and an evening talk on Neglecting Your Opportunit ies. The Young People Society meets at 670 pm under missionary command. Railroad M C A holds a Sunday 430 pm service at 31 1 2 West Alabama with Rev Ir O Orman. Universalist Church features John W Rowlett speaking on Quiture and Character in Sunday service.

Church OF the Incevation Episcopal Church of the Incarmatin Tee Street Weel Lo GB Richard Biscott Salvation Army Poce DE Leon Avenue Ponce de Leon Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Ponce de Leon and Piedmont Avenues Druid Hells Westminster Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Church G Society of Christtian Endeavor MCA West Alabama Ir O Orman Emory University Universalist Church John W . Rowlett Universalist

Submarine and Torpedo Explain How They Work

Councilman Claude L Ashley explained submarines and torpedoes to Willams Street school sixth and seventh graders. He displayed a detailed model of a Whitehead torpedo and described its mechanism, war use, and discharge process for the audience.

Willams Street School Claude L Ashley Ashley Hansele Ashleys

Brewer Preaches at Sunday Congregational Service

The Talladega Theological Department announces Os Brewer will preach at Parish Congregational Church on Sunday at 11 o clock as part of the Christan Ministry events. Brewer, formerly pastor of the Last Canary National Church, is noted as a speaker of influence. At 8 pm Dr Feo Victor, the pastor, will speak on preserving the Fruits of the Revival.

Rey Bean Theologial Department of Talladega Feolieee Talladega Asa Parst Ciork Christan Ministry Brewer Canary Farmer Wis Feo Vroctor

Atlanta building permit for five story reinforced concrete block

Mrs Lettie Evans applies to erect a five story reinforced concrete building at 2257 Peachtree Street with 465 ground dimensions and alterations to the existing structure. The $60 000 project is awarded to FE Markle Mackle Construction with Hentz Reid architects. work to start immediately. The lease was announced to Norris Twe manufacturers of candy. A separate note covers church services and public notices across multiple congregations including English Lutheran and St Paul Methodist with sermon topics and service times.

Lettie Evans Peachtree Street FE Markle Mackle Construction Company Hentz & Reid Mackie Norris Twe Norrig Incy W C Schactfer Jr North Carolina Bible School Atlanta ST Paul Methodist Wgn St Paul Vetho Campbell Attary Philadelphia Salvation Army J Wiley Quillan Bod Wol

Loan Deeds and Property Transfers Noted in 1910s Ledger

A list of loan deeds and property transfers includes Mattie D Terninan to Mrs AG Hick at 47 South Pryor Street for 5 by 118 feet dated January 6, 1510, and D J Gunter to Mrs Elizabeth Cowles at North West North Avenue for 45 by 263 feet dated January 25, 1916, with several other abbreviated entries mentioning properties on Ashby Street and Olde Wells wheel, dated January 24 to January 26, 1916, and involving parties such as Hl Whisenant, the Wins Bffe Hos lian, and the Portrait company with Fred Kaufman.

Moose Sarmand Mitler Ponce Ge Leon Avenue Love M_ Mathews Mir Martha T Venable Street Gunter M Dana Ariat Tessie Ashby Street Clark Street Lynch + javenue Cermauia Edgewoo Avenue DeKall Avenue Spruce Street Cameron Street Wilan Senolot South le Edge Good Avenue Eaat Waverly Way Too Annn Owens Ponce Die Teen Avenue Neosarber Johnston Peachtree Street F S Johnston George A. Richards Dorothy, Phim Mary’ L. Clarke Whitey Lee Blat Shoals Avenue Ormavand Avenue Tamuary Beatrice Raenders Tacob Buchmin Biron Mvemie Lacing Aide” Brown Asmie Lansing Street Buchman Woibende Boylon Mattie D Terninan AG Hick Pryor Street J Gunter Milzabeth Cowles North Avenue Hos Lian Atante Portrait Company Fred Kaufman Olde Wells Stewart Charles Ey George MH Boyn L_ Johnson Merchants and Mechanics Banking Lees Avenue Center Street Harrison JW Green Lake Avenue Eliza Mitte Morchanta and Mediooles Banking and Loan Company Ira and Crumley Atreats Ume Larne University Higher Accountancy Department Ag+ fitews Ansley Farm Hands Wood Cnsured Flue Roberts Farm Futton County Spooner Buner King Hardware Co Borsyth Street Chalfreurs Frankin Institute Rochester Iihegraph Knoxville Knoxville Tenn Wen Rallerayma Franklin Institute Dept New York City Cireulation Department Natitudion Cue South Side Healey Unll Ten Atlanta Mall Constitution Wilson Madinon Avenue

Property deeds and building permits from early 1916 Atlanta list

A scanned ledger lists transfers, mortgages, and building permits across Atlanta in 1916 including Smyth to Burgess Smith at Capitol avenue and Richards street, various deeds on Peachtree street and Brown avenue, mortgage filings for Merchants and Mechanics Banking, and multiple building permits for frame cottages and repairs. It also notes numerous sales and liens on properties along Lees avenue, Lake avenue, and Capitol avenue with dates in January 1916 and October 1915.

Cost of Local Want Ads In The Constitution

Advertising policy details warn readers about minimum line requirements and written discontinuance rules. It lists contact methods and emphasizes protection of advertiser interests. The notice notes limits on incorrect repeated insertions and specifies phone numbers for placing ads.

Atlanta

Courtesy operators aid with rates and ads in local paper

Courteous operators offer information on rates and classifications and can help craft an effective want ad. They can take ads by telephone if your name appears in the local phone directory, with payment due upon publication.

Lost and Found notices from a distressed historic column

Several lost items are announced with rewards including a brindle and white bull terrier female about four months old on Main 485% with a $10 reward. A Desoto Theater to Third National Bank area on Whitehall Street and Marietta Street is referenced for another loss with a contact Ivy 480. Other notes mention silver mesh bags in a small box near ceasbhones and a small package between Mitchell and Alabama. A Walton end 1 Unkats address on Whitehall mentions a lost car pair ing none glasvée in case West hod LissT.

Boston Mitchell Alabama Pryor Walton Whitewall West Pfland Pouy Cali

MERCANTILE AD OFFERS LESSONS AND SERVICES IN TAILORING AND BEAUTY

A garbled local trade page lists Miss Mira offering dressmaking and millinery, Gallaher Hair Dressing Parlors, and various ads for beauty services. It notes private home consultations, a Windsor Street address, and other professional cards including attorneys. It also mentions Guulin Bros stock sale to Mrs Stone and a four day deadline for creditors to file claims.

West Sanataiaum Mira Sf Mitewall Windsor Street Valair MMC Valaire Whitehall Main Carnegie Way Milner Atlanta Si Gallaher Marietta Chevalier Guulin Bros Decatur Street Mra Stone All

Help Wanted: positions in bank, stenography, and office work

Classified help wanted notice seeks a man to invest 2500 in stock with monthly 10 cent wage and growth potential at a bank. Also seeks a good stenographer and office man who can invest 500 in an insurance agency. Two educated men aged 15 to 2 for office work. apply at 614 Hedley Building.

Harrison Princeton Mitchel Street Atlanta Barber College Ignat Mitchell St Firat Clans Healey Building Waloo Street American Ralendas Co South Wreen Street Largent Renner Toman Austell _pldg Nergetia Hogers Silverware Bureau Peters Otick Hudgins Co Tmrall Bank Care Constituttos Hedley Bcture Colary Healey Harper Missionary Workers Emp Auburn Avenue Ivy Mure Mina Witt Grant Buiseing Genteman Nike Mao Imaaland Uty Singh Sants Aca JG Madien Broadway Macon Care Ait Andresy

Help wanted and employment notices in scattered ads

A noisy collage of early 20th century employment pitches and classifieds. The page lists help wanted at offices stores and mills with a mix of age gender biased roles. It includes stenographers secretaries millinery courses salespeople and domestic workers plus instrument sales and insurance office openings. Street addresses and contact phones appear beside each listing, reflecting era specific ad boilerplate and recruitment practices.

Wanted ads and auto listings from The Constitution 1916

A chaotic compilation of help wanted notices and car listings from The Constitution. It includes requests for a wide range of positions such as salesman clerk bookkeeper and landscape gardener plus an array of early 20th century Overland touring car models and bargains. Many entries include contact methods and addresses for responses.

For Sale Auto Bargains and Touring Cars Wide Mix

Overland Southern Auto Co offers multiple used touring cars and autos. Buick, Ford and roadster models list prices from cash sales to easy terms, with various conditions, tires, and exteriors described. Prospective buyers urged to see cars and contact addresses provided.

Maruurre FORD Sus Central Ave Wiltenal Jilanta Ausy Garage Address O 'Ner Willams Bt Smith West Keachitee

Situation Wanted Ads Show Mixed Prospects and Tips

A historical classified page features varied help wanted notices from job seekers and businesses. Female applicants seek cook positions and stenographers, nurses and bookkeepers list experience and references, while a generic employment clearing service promises access to trades and professionals through the Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber of Commerce Clearing House Bell Ivy Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Buidfox Allanta Paul

Poultry Seed and Pet Stock Ads Include Various Livestock

Classified page lists poultry seed and pet stock buyers and sellers. Washington area merchants advertise Berkshire hogs Jersey cattle Hereford bulls Shorthorn cattle and mules with contact details and prices. Items emphasize farm stock, live animals, seeds, and nursery offerings for property owners and farms.

Automobile Coach Work and Parts Advertisements in Atlanta

A dense list of repair services and shops including automobile bodywork autogenous welding radiator service and magneto repair. Entities include Overbeck Magneto Exchange United Radiator Co Harley Davidson Motor Company and J M Kahwis ch Swagon Works. Multiple addresses and phone references appear with scattered mentions of upholstery painting and bicycle repairs.

Tanta Cleryons Biz Wilda CO. Inc PLAC Overbeck ST Ivy M_KAHWISCH SWAGON WORKS Gast Hunter Street Rich Edgewood United Radiator CO Ivy ST Atlanta Ivy Travis & Pace Automobile

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