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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1912

Page

11

Marietta Street Paving Contract Awarded to Meador Jr

The Marietta street project from the Tabernacle to North Avenue was awarded to T. D. Meador Jr of Atlanta after bids were opened. The Nichols Construction Company won the Highland Avenue brick paving contract. Creosote and Wood Block Company and Jemison & Co submitted lower bids on Marietta street but Meador’s bid was the lowest. The street committee urged swift completion of the Marietta street work and its extension toward the city limits.

Marietta Street Tabernacle North Avenue T. D. Meador, Jr Atlanta General Council Hatcher Tabernacle Place Highland Avenue Nichols Construction Company Comany New Orleans Nichols Company T. DO. Meador Bightend Avenue New Lagas Company Nichols Eador Wemigon Meador Inetta Street

Stereotypers’ union election at convention debated

The Chicago Stereotypers Union appeal under President James J of the International Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union faced a vote at the convention. The charter for joining an aesthetic strike with striking newsmen in Chicago was in question as of June 14 in Francisco.

Say Francisco Chicago Stereotypers’ Union James J International Stereo‘and Electrotypers’ Union Chicago

Honor Is Paid to Old Glory at DAR Ceremony

The Daughters of the American Revolution held a program at the chapter house near Piedmont Park to mark the 135th anniversary of the flag. Eugene Black served as orator, urging loyalty to American institutions and urging women to foster Americanism at home. Mrs. Sam D. Jones presided as regent, with musical selections by Mrs. Kneip and Munger's Orchestra. The event proceeded despite heavy rain and featured the Star Spangled Banner and a prayer by Dr. C W. Daniel.

Piedmont Park Soma Eugene Black Black America Munger Sam D. Jones C W. Daniel

Thalians Comedy Delights Large Georgia Crowd

In Athens Georgia June 14 the Colonial theater hosted the Thalians dramatic club of the University of Georgia in a lively comedy Mrs Temple's Telehgitam. The event opened the commencement season with box parties and a notable amateur performance. Mary Lyndon old Meyer Sara O'Farrell Nicholson May Smith among the cast.

Athens Thaliana University of Georgia Iincident South Georgig Amoyt Georgia Rd Hd Mary Lyndonold Meyer Augusta Sara’ O'Farrellicholson May Smith

City Council Faces Street Numbers and Sign Issues

Atlanta council members clash over enforceability of house number changes and street name signs. City attorney cites no law to compel changes. engineer offers 50 cent signs. Committee orders street work and approves a paving and grade change on Peachtree. Georgia Railway gains double track rights on Hunter Street corridors.

W. H. Kriegshaber Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Hatcher Second Ward Cit Tam Penchtres A. D. Greenfeld South Forsyth Street Alabama Mitchell Street Frank Radenslaben Carl Witt Harria Street Witt Spencer Atkinson Mr. Witt Hunter Street Broad and Whitehall Aldewalls Hunter Tensottatore Whitehall Street Lnes

Columbus Ready for Major Conventions Next Year

Columbus Georgia will host several major gatherings in 1913. The Georgia State Dental Association and the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association have scheduled meetings there, with more conventions to be announced. The Georgia Florida Division of the United Commercial Travelers will also meet in Columbus.

Columbus Georgia State Dental Association Georgia Pharmaceutical Association Ils United Commercial Travelers

Atlanta to Warm Springs Return Sundays $1.00

A dated transit notice offers round trip service from Atlanta to Warm Springs for one dollar on Sundays via the A B and A line. The brief promotes affordable weekend travel with a fixed fare and specifies travel by rail. It emphasizes convenience and a thrifty option for leisurely excursions.

Atlanta Warm Springs

W. E. McGee Inducted In New Southern Office

Columbia June 14 W E Mc Gee is named assistant general passenger agent of the Southern railway and will assume charge of the division tomorrow He arrived with H S Cary and J L Meek who will induct him into office Mc Gee will head the passenger department for South Carolina and Augusta Georgia each of the three officials traveled from Washington and Atlanta to formalize the transfer

Columbia S.C W. E. Mc Gee The Southern Railway

Auction Sale Of 50 College Park Residence Lots Today

An auction sale of 50 residential lots in College Park is scheduled for 2 o'clock this afternoon. Prospective buyers are told to walk to Forsyth and Alabama Streets to take a car to the sale location.

College Park Forsyth Alabama Sts

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