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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1913

Page

12

Socialite notes from Atlanta summer scene

Mir. AR Keen heads to the hotel men's convention in Savannah. Mrs. Loura B. Magid visits Camp Tugalo, while Mr. and Mrs. William Walthall attend ad men events in Baltimore. Several guests attend visits in Etowah, Wrightsville Beach, Jefferson, and Augusta, with many hosting luncheons, card parties, and trips to New York, Europe, and Tennessee.

Mr. Loura B. Magid Camp Tugalo City William Walthall Baltimore

Last Free Concert at the Auditorium by Atlanta Music Festival Chorus

The Atlanta Music Festival chorus, a permanent group formed last year under the Music Festival association, will give its final performance before summer Sunday at 4 p.m. at the auditorium armory, directed by Dr. Percy J. Starpen with Mr. Charles W. Sheldon as organist. The chorus, numbering 460 to 600 singers, drew over 7,000 attendees at its Christmas appearance and is described as the best trained and largest in the southern states. The final rehearsal is Saturday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. all chorus members are urged to attend.

Atlanta Music Festival Auditorhia-Armory Percy J. Starpen Clabus Atlants Ytar U Musiceutival Association Soutern States Percy J. Starnes Charles W. Sheldon

Tax office friction spurs call to consolidate departments

Alderman James R Nutting pushes an ordinance to amend the city charter placing all tax offices under the assessors to resolve friction between three assessors and chief clerk Beauchamp. The measure mirrors pre year start structure and awaits legislative charter amendment before taking effect. Council member Hall opposes. Mayor Woodward has not approved.

G. B. Beatchamp James R.o Nutting Tax Committee Beauchamp Nutting Orville KH. Hall Woodward

Will Introduce Bills To Curb Dictagraph Misuse

The article notes possible female restrictions on dictagraph use this summer. Lawmakers warn of abuses harming reputations and mention three prepared bills to address misuse. Without safeguards, innocent citizens could suffer from malicious operators exploiting the instrument.

General Assembly Mabie

Classmates Honor Miss Eunice Reed

In Athens Georgia on June 12 a special report notes Miss Eunice Reed was chosen by her classmates to read the valedictory essay at the Athens high school commencement. Since first grade at Meigs street school she has led her class every year through high school.

Athens Eunice Reed Athens High School Meigs Street

Tribute to Dr J S Hopkins by Tech alumni at graduation

Alumni of the college paid tribute to Dr J S Hopkins first president of Tech during the twenty fifth anniversary graduation. A loving cup was presented with thanks for his early work and leadership in establishing technical education for Georgia. He recalled founding Finory college and Emory professor efforts before Tech evolved.

Tech J. S. Hopkins Georgia Hopkins Te Head Ag Ito Finory College Emory Emery

Relfanla DA Porthry Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad

An old advertisement promotes Relfanla DA Porthry Antiseptic Healing Oil for sore and tender feet. The product is priced at 2c, 50c, or $1.00, highlighting its healing claims and consumer appeal.

There's No Place Like Home in Advertising

The Constitution urges readers to heed home advertising for comfort and economy. As warm days arrive, households can improve living spaces with affordable, appetizing items and practical keeps for the table and home.

Grand Jury Declines Indict Felder in June Pistol Case

The grand jury found no bill against Colonel Thomas B Felder after investigating an incident on June 8 when he clashed with Detective Chief Newport Sanford. Witnesses included Dr Horace Grant Deputy Sheriff Miner and Newt Garner. Sanford reportedly towered over Felder with doubled fists and gestured as if reaching for a weapon. No search report on concealed weapons was made to the grand jury.

Newport Sanford Thomas B. Felder Grand Jury Horace Grant Miner Newt Garner Sanford Colonel Felder

Atlanta hotel men leave for convention Tybee Island

Atlanta members of the Georgia Hotel Men's association left the city by private car for Savannah at 9:35 p m Thursday night led by J Lee Barnes president. They will attend a midsummer meeting at Tybee Island to discuss legislation for a state hotel inspector with delegates from United Commercial Travelers association and other groups and will be entertained at luncheon in Savannah before heading to Tybee for the weekend.

Atlanta Georgia Hotel Men’s Association Tybee Island Central of Georgia Railway Savannah J. Lee Barnes Atlanta Hotel Men's Association United Commercial Travelers’ Association The Travelers’ Protective Association Georgia Traveling Association Southern Traveling Association Tybee

Grace Methodist S S Observes Fathers Day Program

Grace Methodist Sunday school marks Fathers Day with a special program led by H K Chapman recounting the life story of Joseph. About twenty five men, including fathers and grandfathers, will deliver talks from the rostrum. The Baraca class presents the tale of a young man retrieving his bogey. The men's auditorium class contributes a related segment.

Grace Methodist Sunday School Joseph H. K. Chapman

Georgia corn show plans to boost prizes and participation

The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce corn show committee begins six months early planning to make the 191% show the largest in the south. A new prize series will reward gains on poor land, lifting the “poor land handicap” while maintaining existing prizes for total yield per acre.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce South Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Federal Prisoners Seek Release in Habeas Case

Edward F. Blake and Frank Howard, serving long federal sentences for a post office robbery in Massachusetts, ask for release by habeas corpus. Attorney Lamar Hill argues sentences should not be cumulative and that full time has been served. Judge Newman set June 20 for a full hearing in the federal building with Warden Moyer producing the prisoners.

Edward F. Blake Frank Howard Newman Federal Building Blake Howard Federal Penitentiary Massachusetts Hast Morris Lamar Hill Atlanta Moyer Tis

Teachers Get Last of Their 1912 Pay

A treasury warrant was drawn yesterday to pay the 1912 work of school teachers. The amount 1179913 represents a balance from accounts where requisitions were delayed by superintendents. Assistant State Treasurer Anderson says payment could have occurred earlier if demands had been made sooner.

Anderson

Big Tybee Excursion From Central of Georgia Railway

One of the season’s largest excursions will depart Tybee, Ga on the Central of Georgia Railway on the 20th for a six day stay at the popular resort. Special coaches will run from Jacksonville, Florida and other coast points for those wishing to join the trip.

Central‘ot Georgia Railway Tybee Jacksonville Fla Coast Pelate

Gentry Hosts Dinner for Bell System Officials in Atlanta

W. T. Gentry the Southern Bell and Telegraph president will host a dinner at the Capital City club tonight at seven o clock in honor of visiting officials W. T. Guernsey and E. J. Hall. Prominent Atlanta business leaders have been invited to meet the guests.

W. T. Gentry Southern Bell Telephone Company and Telegraph Company

Those Popular Excursions to Warm Springs

Those excursions by A., B. and A. commence Sunday in May. Round trip fare is $1. Train departs Union Station at 8 a.m.

Warm Springs Union Stations

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