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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1915
Page
4
At an enthusiastic stockholders meeting of the Edgar Dunlap Insurance agency held yesterday in the town, Dunlap and Candler were named officers. The event highlighted plans for expanded services and growth in the local firm.
Edgar Dunlap elected president of the Candler building agency for the new year with Walter T. Candler as vice president, A Krauschenberg as secretary, and HH. LE. Denise as treasurer. Candler, son of Asa G. Candler, succeeds the late W D Owens as vice president and is cashier at Central Banks and Trust. The Holgar Dunlap Insurance agency was incorporated in 1912 with Owens having a decade of prior service.
New York reports the relief commission has overcome milk shortages in Belgium with purchases and donations totaling 3,995,166 cans of condensed und sweetened powder in hand or on order. It notes dairies established in Belgium and detailed shipments and vessels aiding the relief drive including ships to Rotterdam and forthcoming loads from United States ports.
Uniontown pa January receivers were appointed today for William Barton a twelfth coal land operator whose property has gone into receivership in the county since the First National bank of Uniontown a 1 million dollar institution heads the list. court records show total assets over 56 million and liabilities around 22 million. J W Thompson has assets of 6 million and liabilities of 2 0 0 0. Others with assets reaching more than 4 0 0 0 0 include W Seaman Jasper Augustine fuller Morsett and Ty Thompson. The Bower Pill son e Cokey company owning coal hands the Union Towns and the Union railway are also in receiverships. The First National bank carried deposits of 2 6 0 0 0 0 last year directors declared a 7 0 0 percent cash dividend to place its affairs in shape for entering the federal reserve system.
The Macon Bar Association presented Judge Robert Hodges of the city court with a sterling silver loving cup to mark twelve years of service. The 18 inch cup cost 1,800 dollars and the presentation ended a banquet held for bar members on New Year’s. Roland Bilis gave the presentation with Nat E. Harris presiding as governor-elect.
St Petersburg film item reports Edward Henderson died today while attempting to rescue three girls from the waters near Coffee Pot, saving their lives. The girls reached shore safely. His widow and two children plan to apply to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for recognition and aid.
At the January meeting in LaGrange Georgia the Odd Fellows installed J R Sorgee as noble grand J A Morgan as vice grand W W Thompson as secretary and R L Bender as treasurer Judge Frank Barwell served as installing officer in the ceremonial session.
Officially announced Sunday morning that The Times Gazette will be sold tonight to The News. The merged paper will continue as News and Times Gazette to be issued as a morning daily in Tuscaloosa Alabama.
The Constitution reports preserves produced by Miss Jena Moore of Gordon County who won a scholarship in the Seventh district school at Powder Springs Ga in last year’s Girls Canning Club contest. It notes Carroll county grew 75000 pounds of figs last year preserved by local citizens, but that preservation is not seen as an industry.
Washington January 3 Special The interstate commerce commission declined to allow the application of the Southern railway Central of Georgia and the Macon Dublin and Savannah to raise rates on clay from Georgia and South Carolina to points to New York Boston and the east The proposed increases were 38 cents per gross ton higher than the current rates The carriers are ordered to maintain rates in effect April 27 2004 for two years
Special Chief of Police J C MelWachern arrested Ext Nelms a negro wanted at Cuthbert for cow stealing. Nelms escaped from Cuthbert jail last summer and had been at large. Sheriff Taylor of Randolph county notified to pick up his man. In Macon Ga Mrs Julia A Irish awarded 600 from Central of Georgia railway in Sandersville city court for an injury when a train jerked and snowballs caused her to fall and sprain her knee.
Creatore and his famous band tour Atlanta next Thursday offering matinee and evening concerts. Proceeds go to the Atlanta Music Festival association fund to support Sunday free concerts and weekly organ recitals at the Auditorium. The program showcases Creatore’s legendary memory for scores, original readings, and dynamic leadership, expected to draw strong music-loving crowds.
Francis Sanford alias O Connor, 18, surrendered to Assistant Chief Jett claiming escape from the National Training School at Washington last July. He cited poverty and job scarcity as the motive, saying he dug under a wall to escape July 8, 1914, and has since slept in police stations. He requested return to the school.
Mrs John Brattan of 46 Wollation Street is held at the police station on charges of stealing valuable articles from several city department stores. She was found in the act taking an expensive centerpiece, with more small items found on her when searched by store employees. Store proprietors say she has been under suspicion for weeks, but arrest came only after conclusive evidence. She has not spoken or provided a valid address.
LaGrange Georgia January 30 Dr A I Hirleman veterinary surgeon with the US Department of Agriculture was in LaGrange after being called by L C Davis Troup county demonstration agent to West Point to assist in checking an epidemic of hog cholera raging in the area.
Solos by Signor Catena Rost and De Luca with intermission. Prelude from Ruy Blas. Adagio Calbila from a Sonata. Beethoven Sextet and Donizetti solos. Grand selection La Traviata. Verdi solos by Signori Da Mitry Rossi De Luca and Caco.
N D Andrews of 48 Magnolia Street is confined at Grady hospital with bruises after his buggy collided with a speeding motorcycle near Lee and Avon streets Saturday night. Mrs Andrews was shaken. the motorcyclist left the scene.
Dublin Georgia January 30 special Dublin has just elected what is described as the youngest justice of peace in the state W H Brunson 22 years old who won a runaway race to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Chapman with a plurality of 268 out of 547 votes He is a recent member of the bar in the city and a prominent society figure highly popular with residents.
Thomasville in Georgia considers a municipal abattoir after an annual report to the city council by Dr B A Daniels president of the city board of health. He notes the plant would not cost much and could yield a 12 percent to 1 2 percent dividend per year per the state inspector. A general sentiment supports the move and council action is anticipated soon.
In Macon Georgia Judge H A Mathews granted W H Taylor of Columbus a new trial in a long running assault with intent to murder case against gatekeeper C E Moffatt at the Central of Georgia depot. The defense argued improper jury instructions and limits on cross examination of the victim to discuss Taylor's conduct during an alleged illegal arrest. The article notes past trials and jury skepticism, and mentions a separate line about Canada importing cigars from the U S.
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