Notable Atlanta Letters on Religion and Business
Sunday night service at Central Congregational Church features Dr. G Lo Hanscom speaking on Religion and Business. Readings include remarkable letters from Atlanta business leaders such as Inman, Candler, Paxon, Glenn, Eagan, Jones, Lowry, Wickersham, Moore, McCord, and Johnson. Pamphlets will be distributed to attendees and ministers, with special music and a sermon poised to appeal to young men seeking Christian business practice.
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Nentral Congregational Church
G Lo Hanscom
Atlanta
Chicago
Mentyon
Central Congregational Church
Georgia
Atate
Hanscom
M. Inman
Asa G. Candler
F. J. Paxon
Thomas K. Glenn
J. Z. Eagan
Sam D. Jones
R. J. Lowry
Charlies A. Wickersham
Wilmer J. Moore
Joseph A. McCord
Johnson
Government Examinations Scheduled for Five Positions
Captain George Donnell of the civil service commission announces five exams this month for federal positions in the Big Offices at the federal building. Next Wednesday lab assistant in engineering for the Bureau of Standards with salaries 800 to 1200 dollars. June 15 nurseryman at Western Navajo School in Arizona starting 440. June 26 and 27 teacher in Indian service. same days inspector of ordnance assistant for the War Department at 1200 dollars yearly. June 29 athletics supervisor for the Bureau of Education Manila Philippines at 1508 dollars.
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George Donnell
Civil Service Commission
Afth
Bureau of Standards
Donnell
Arizona
Indian Service
Ordnance
Ordnance Department
War Department
Donnell Wil
Bureau of Education
Manila
Philippine Iinlands
Bathed, Shaved, and Robbed Home in Macon
Macon Georgia june 7 special for a downright nerve the free admission ticket and a ride on the merry go round goes to the burglar who entered the home of Louis Fincher on Courtland avenue while the family was away the intruder bathed shaved rubbed towels stole clothes razor and mug and took jewelry silverware and valuables before leaving. Also reports of a drowning after a bridge collapse near Lorane a grandfather and two grandsons in a wagon were swept into Tolaparchee creek one grandson drowned and the others rescued in grave condition. A bold robber in a Mulberry street cafe emptied a cash register and fled pursued by two waiters. A railroad project between Talbotton and Moran is proposed with Macon urged to support the line. The water board orders meters for near beer saloons and soda fountains to curb waste. Pool rumor noted as “Charter Robbed.”
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Macon
Louis Fincher
Courtland Avenue
Simon Franklin
Charles
George Franklin
Tolaparchee Creek
Lorane
an&Pro
Mulberry Street
City pool rooms report watch thefts blamed on same culprit
In recent days watch thefts have been reported in nearly every pool room citywide. Owners note timepieces taken from coats on racks and believe the same individuals are responsible for the incidents across multiple venues.
Forsyth Vaudeville Engagement Ends With Farewell
The Forsyth theater in Atlanta concludes its vaudeville run this week with Mabel Taliaferro and other hitmakers bidding farewell. A large advance audience is predicted for both matinee and night shows. Next week features Lillian Bhaw with new songs, Cliff Gordon in his first Atlanta appearance, and Bal McCan with Grant Simpson in a fresh act, promising renewed popular appeal.
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Forsyth
Mabel Taliaferro
Atlanta
Lillian Bhaw
Cliff Gordon
Wil
Bal McCan
Grant Simpson
Purvis Held on Board Bill Charge in Savannah
H A Purvis of Atlanta was held for trial in Savannah city court on beating a board bill. He admitted owing $8 75 to Mrs Linsky but said he could not pay. Purvis was arrested after refusing to pay part of a $17 withdrawal yesterday.
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Savannah
A. Purvis
Atlanta
Recordey Schwarz
Purvis
Linsky
Buying Trusses Fit to Every Customer Need
In our truss department we offer a wide stock of styles and sizes plus an expert to fit exactly. Private fitting rooms on the Main Store second floor provide quiet, discreet service with both men and women attendants. A belt can ease comfort for stout persons and reduce abdominal strain with sturdy German goods on display.
Warrant Issued for H. C. Tuggle in DeKalb County
A warrant sworn out in DeKalb County charges H. C. Tuggle former prison inspector with extorting 3595 from Wood C. Campbell by claiming he could secure a pardon through ex Governor Joseph M. Terrell Campbell lives at Stone Mountain and says Tuggle approached him in 1909 and 1911 offering pardon help for payment. Terrell denies signing any such agreement.
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DeKalb County
Wood C. Campbell
Joseph M. Terrell
Morris
Atlanta
Campbell
Stone Mountain
Tuggle
Titchmond
Terrell
DeKalb
Brown
Mrs Horace Childress Fatally Struck by Auto in Nashville
Mrs Horace Childress sister in law of the late Judge J W Childress and a prominent Nashville woman was killed when struck by an automobile while crossing a street in front of her home. The car occupants sped away and had not been captured by late tonight.
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Nashville
Tenm
Horace Childress
J. W. Childress
James Seigler Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Augusta
Augusta Ga June 7 James Seigler member of a prominent Aiken County family was found guilty of manslaughter after a trial on the charge of murdering Policeman Wade Patterson on the town’s main street following a dispute over a pet fog of the policeman. Motions have been made for a new trial.
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Augusta
James Selgier
Aiken County
Wade Patterson
The J D Frazier Company forms from dissolved firm
Forms News Company reports that Mr J D Fraier and his sons J D Jr and Clarke Frazier formed a new corporation named The J D Frazier Company, succeeding the dissolved J D Fra sier & Co. The new firm is open and operating in flour, hay and feed.
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J.D. Fraier
J. D. Jr
Clarke Frazier
J. D. Frazier Company
J. D. Frazier & Co
Laat
Pew
Cameras used effectively in Louisville vice crusade
Prominent real estate owners with objectionable leases face threats of exposure civil suits and prosecutions as the Central Improvement Association leads a drive to purge a downtown nine block area. Private detectives and photographers are gathering evidence with photos kept for possible use in legal action. Disturbances have occurred as residents resist the campaign and similar groups emerge in other districts.
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Louisville
Central Improvement Asociation
Central Improvement Association
Decatur Trade Board Launches 100 New Members Drive
The Decatur Board of Trade held a meeting at George R. Tones & Co Insurance in the Guess building to inaugurate a campaign for 100 new members. G. S. Candler and Chairman George R. Jones outlined plans. With 186 current members, the drive aims to finish by next Wednesday, led by a committee including B. G. Brown, Fletcher Pearson, and others.
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Decatur Board of Trade
George R. Tones & Co
Guess
Decatur
G. S. Candler
George R. Jones
Board of Trade
B. G. Brown
Fletcher Pearson
W. H. S. Hamilton
W. E B. Gibson
J. F. Green
Columbus to Have Industrial High School
Columbus Ga June 7 City council agreed to buy land south of the Secondary Industrial school on Rose Hill for 5000 dollars. The enlarged plant will total several buildings and a quarter of a million dollar investment overall. It will be the only municipal school in the United States offering free vocational training to both boys and girls. Courses are practical, preparing for manufacturing or commercial work and, for girls, home arts like sewing laundering and cooking.
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Columbus
Spedaly
Jordan Company
Rose Hill
United States
Notable Names Listing for Committee Members
Five dozen individuals including B. McKinney and F. W. Ramspeck, H. Scott, J. MM. Worsham, Wilsey S Ansley, W. J. Dabney, George A. Kellogg, Joseph K. Muse, George M. Napier, J. F. Ridley, J. J. Scott, Robert B. Scott, M. I. Stone, Newton & Thomas, Guy Webb, P. L. Weekes, W. H. Weekes, BE. H. Wilson and Louis Estes comprise a roster referenced in the document.
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B. McKinney
F. W. Ramspeck
H. Scott
J. MM. Worsham
Wilsey S Ansley
W. J. Dabney
George A. Kellogg
Joseph K. Muse
George M. Napier
J. F. Ridley
J. J. Scott
Robert B. Scott
M. I. Stone
Newton & Thomas
Guy Webb
P. L. Weekes
W. H. Weekes
BE. H. Wilson
Louis Estes
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Essig Bros. Co
Whitehall Street
Toledo
America
Albany Argus
Whitlock
Nashville Democrat
Buffalo News
Terre Haute
Star
W. Hatcher
Talbot County
Talbotton
Moran
Macon and
Birmingham
Jung
Board of Water Commissioners
Macong
Keith Vaudeville
H. A. Purvis
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
H. C. Tuggle
James Seigler
Decatur Trade Board
Industrial High School
Bell and Wing
Frederick Fanning Ayer
London Academy
Cork Examiner
Boston Herald
Troy Record
Boston Transcript
Occult Review
England
Fortl
Oregonian
Brooklyn Times
Boston Post
G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Publishers, N. V
Dredder
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