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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1915

Page

2

Banks in Americus and Ellaville Liquidate and Pay in Full

Directors of the Bank of Southwestern Georgia announce liquidation of the state bank with capital of 3,109,000. Depositors and creditors will be paid in full. A four-branch operation at Ellaville will also close. The move follows near charter expiration and the death of President A W Smith.

Bank of Southwestern Georgia Americus Amercus Ga Bank Asacts Ellaville Bank 3 A W Smith

Get-Together Meeting at Decatur Monday

A public gathering organized by the Decatur board of trade will welcome residents to the official fourth ward formation at the courthouse in Decatur. Officials from Decatur county and state will speak, with Raymund Daniel and Mayor PT Hopkins among presenters. Citizens of Tecatur Oakhurst and surrounding counties are urged to attend.

Decatur Walhurst Datur Board of Trate Morda Ciiens Wo J Dabney Death Board of Trade Katy Becatur Board of Trade Raymund Daniel Decatur Board of ‘Trade Greater Peatur PT Hopkins JS Poallips Calburee de Kath RJ. Preenan Hem Hooper Alexander United States LT Steele Q-Kalbounty Citienn Tecatur Oakhurst Iyehalh

Arrested for Theft of Auto in Savannah

An arrest report describes Bruneauk Ge Mareh and an accomplice tied to a Brunswick bound auto as suspects in auto thefts. The pair were connected to thefts in Savannah and Jacksonvill e with claims of prior escapes and a weaponless pursuit ending in arrest and interrogation.

Savannah Bruneauk Ge Mareh Speeal Jenking Tachomillé Brunswick Florida City Ieeksonille Satanah Tvs Jenkins

Chancellor Young Visits Augusta in March Tour

Chancellor Brigham S Young arrived in Augusta detailing a public meeting at the courthouse and banquet speeches. Local leaders and organizers hosted a reception while Mr Young prepared to travel to Florida then Georgia for a series of addresses through mid March, ending in Columbus on the 18th.

Yonslai Mareh Brigham S Young Thias Indianapolis Curthouse Ince Young Lal Oh G Fogarty C 'Ytler Tom Willnghim Votre Leer Macul Thomas Carling Florila Georgia Colembus

Macon May Opens Revival Debate on Sunday Conduct

In Macon a revival meeting is under discussion with the ministerial association weighing whether to conduct the Sunday service. A march 6 meeting is noted to consider and possibly invite Bally Sindis for support. Local ministers are reported to be in favor of proceeding with Sunday revival plans.

Macon Mion Sperral Ettv Mit

Rescue of Georgia children from hill camp described

Robert McCord of the Georgia Childrens Home Society led a rescue from Floyd County hills where two mothers and five children lived in a ragged camp. The party, aided by Cloud County sheriff, confronted the mothers who fought to guard the 4 and 9 year olds, with a shotgun drawn, before the children were placed in Atlanta for care.

Pilmacs Goor Robert Melord Georgia Childrens Loma Socret Ilnta Floyd County McCord Cloud Mr McCord Rome Metford Association Atlanta Childrens Home Society North Georgia

Working Men Enthusiastic Over the Forward Movement

In Atlanta union circles Tabor leaders report strong support for a labor forward movement. The initiative began last Sunday at a large meeting in the temple gym. Speaker Car Iharstan and his committee have visited unions, discussing workers’ roles and movement aims, with many laborers personally interviewed.

Unons Atlanta Tabor Iharstan

Labor Forward Movement Drives Open Union Meetings in Atlanta

Enthusiasm grows as labor groups plan a major mass meeting at the Alamo theater with free use of the hall. Thirteen unions have met this week, eight more set for Sunday, and open meetings will continue to mobilize workers for the campaign led by the permanent committee and AFL organizers.

Atlanta Alamo Theater Labor Temple Cit Labor Forward Movement Itl Alamo Committee of Ten O A Cone

Experiment Farm in Thomas to Hold Meet for Farmers

The Thomasville Georgia state experiment station plans a March 20 meeting to outline crop diversification for the county. Ira W Williams will preside with FE Lee Worsham and B Spooner assisting entomologists. The station aims to form a monthly crop improvement club and expand work on wood crops for Thomas County. Jorge D Smith, new boll weevil specialist, returns with an automobile to monitor the county and boll weevil situation.

Thomasyille Eescon Ira W Walliams Ome FE Lee Worsham B Spooner Sea Twcet Thomas County Jorge D Smith Lamuina Recont Boll Weet and Cotton Department Smith Wich

Eight Year Old Girl Killed by Wagons Near Depot

Milledgeville March 6 Rebecca Edwards eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Edwards was crushed to death under wagons loaded with cotton near the Georgia railroad depot. Several wagons drawn by a gasoline traction engine passed in front of her home and she reportedly climbed onto a wagon tongue and fell beneath the wheels. The driver did not know of the accident until informed minutes later.

Milledgeville Rebecca Mir William Edwards Georgia Railroad

Atlanta Chamber Opposes Split Ticket Rule Change

The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce executive committee adopted four resolutions urging southern and eastern lines to oppose changes in through Pullman transportation. They argue the change would harm travelers between the east and south, reduce personal contact, and not boost revenue, calling for protests to rail lines the Interstate Commerce Commission and lawmakers.

Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Washington Pullman Avanta Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission

Summerville Academy Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Summerville Academy marks its centennial in June with commencement exercises. The institution began as a branch of Richmond County Academy and later became independent, reflecting a century of local educational service in Augusta, Georgia.

Augusta Ga

Texas House Defeats Woman Suffrage Resolution

Austin March 6 The Texas House defeated a constitutional amendment favoring woman suffrage by 80 to 2 The measure needed 94 votes to pass under the two thirds rule and failed to reach the required threshold.

Texas Austin Texas House of Representatives

Welcome for Lambdin in Wartrose Georgia

A brass band met Judge WoW Lamdin on arrival in Wartrose, Warcross, as aerial bombs and American colors greeted him. For thirty minutes he met locals, then planned talks with President Sweat about a banquet to honor him. Officials expect a lavish South Georgia event pending final arrangements.

Wartrose Ga Wow Lamdin Wastros Warcross Judge Lambdin Tadge Lambdin Shane South Georgia

Lacy Scandal Probe Expands in Montgomery

In Montgomery Alabama today the investigative committee opened a probe into the Lacy scandal. The inquiry follows a legislative resolution and involves detective Miles hired to uncover the department fraud. The testimony covered restitution talks and the fate of Thea Lacy, who had agreed to return and face trial with bail considerations.

Montgomery Thea Lacy Alabama Legislative Lacy Tome Legislati Milesis Comrk Department Scimda Emmett O Neal Miles Tacy

Glass Named To Head Rural Credits Board

Washington March 6 Penesenta tie Glase of Virginia too was elected chairman of the rural credits commission authorized by congress to appoint two sub commissions to make special study of law mortgage credits and the other to devote particular attention to personal coal credits during the summer prior to the 42th Congress.

Washington Penesentatie Glase Virginia Rural Credits Commission Congress Wall

Hendricks Faces Disbarment Hearing in Nashville

The disbarment case against Cot ROA Hendricks of Nashville proceeds with evidence taken in Tift court before Judge Paye. The record notes a lengthy list of counts and an erased cost figure, while Emma T Brown and the estate of WOOD Bawn are referenced in related proceedings.

Diton Cot Roa Hendricks Nashville SL Guitwe Nashvillas Legitim Tift Paye Col Hendricks Tim Cone Emma T Brown Wood Bawn Wot Smith Hendricka Tauf

Papes Diapepsin ad promises quick indigestion relief

An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a remedy for fermentation sour stomach gas and indigestion. It claims fast relief within minutes for a wide range of stomach woes and offers the product at fifty cents through any pharmacist. The copy emphasizes dramatic symptoms like belching and heartburn and urges immediate purchase.

Peison

Bibb County election set to name new representative

Bibb County plans a March 30 special election to replace Wallace Wille as representative. Wilier has resigned to accept the first assistant United States attorney post for the Southern District of Georgia. WD McNeil is the only announced candidate so far, with more expected.

Ga Waren Colk Wilet Warek Bibb Wallace Wille Fileb County Wilier Georgi WD McNeil

Appetite Follows Good Digestion Caldwells Syrup Pepsi Ad

An old advertisement extols Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin as a natural gentle remedy for indigestion and constipation. It claims a combination of laxative herbs with Pepsi aids digestion and relieves headaches belching and misery. Available at drug stores for fifty cents to one dollar with a free trial offer from Dr. W B Caldwell in Monticello.

Svenone Belching Ete

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