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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1916

Page

4

Nighties Catch Fire Burned To Death In Washington

Frank W. Bean 40, prominent Washington resident, died after his night clothes caught fire from an open fireplace. Funeral and interment set for Tuesday at 10:36 AM in Washington. He is survived by his father Rev W S Bean of Clinton DC, two sisters Mrs Graham and Mrs Kennedy of Clinton, Miss Mary Bean of New York, and half-brother Will Bean of the U S Navy.

Washington Frank W. Bean Bean W. S. Bean Clinton D. C Graham Kennedy Mary Bean New York Will Bean United States Navy

Valdostan Slain by Mexicans Now Believed Safe

Valdosta Ga March 6 Special A telegram from G W Varn who went to El Paso after the murder of Grover C Varn by Mexican bandits says American consul at Durango reports both his brothers are safe though not contactable. Reports say their ranch was looted by Carranza troops and the brothers may be hiding or fleeing toward El Paso through hostile country.

Valdosta Valdosta Times G. W. Varn el Paso Texas Grover C. Varn Durango Mexico Carranza Vara

Athens Pastor Appointed Educational Commissioner for Emory

Rev. Charles C. Jarrell, pastor of the First Methodist church in Athens for over two years, is named educational commissioner for Emory University. He will depart once Bishop Collins Denny designates a successor to his pulpit.

Athens Charles C. Jarrell First Methodist Church Emory University Collins Denny

Mrs Mary Kimsey Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Mary Kimsey dies after a long illness in Habersham County. Funeral at Fairfield Baptist Church conducted by Rev W R Power. She was about 43, survived by four sons, three daughters, one stepson and one stepdaughter. Survivors include Jarrard of Albany and several Kimsey and Wittbanks relatives. She moved from Virginia with her father Judge La Frade and settled in the area about 1836.

Vivian Orr Kimsey Atlanta Clarkesville Mary M. Kimsey Fairfield Demorest J. W. McClure Newnan George W. Smith Cornelia J. W. D. Smith AL. Kimsey Mt Dury L.A. Wittbanks Buford Kimsey John la Frade Virginia Habersham County William Jarrard James J.kimsey The Baptist Church

Tabernacle Baptist Extends Call to April

Tabernacle Baptist deacons favored delaying action on a successor to Dr. Jbs White until April 1 when his resignation takes effect. No committees named yet. likely candidate is Dr. Lan Broughton, founder now at Knoxville First Baptist. Dr. Broughton declined to comment on the retiring pastor’s return to clear church debts.

Tabernacle Baptist Church J.bs White Lan Ghroughton The Tabernacle Knoxville Broughton Walle Atlanta

Ten Arrests Made on Charges of Gaming

In a raid on 24 Houston street led by Chief of Detectives N A Sanford ten men were arrested early last night. Two men posted bonds of 200 dollars and 100 dollars respectively at polles barracks. Police say the men were caught gaming and playing poker and shooting dice, with money on the tables.

Houston Street N A Sanford Davis Shaw Maddox Vickery Polles Barracks Sanford

Home Finders Society Meets This Afternoon

At the annual meeting of the Georgia Children's Home Society to be held Tuesday afternoon in the 1219 Hurt building offices. The central receiving home for children will be discussed as a possible opening. The society reports marvelous growth over four years with nine hundred children handled and placed in boarding houses in Arizona while awaiting permanent homes.

Georgia Children's Home Society Hurt Atrignta

Bufts County Hogs Menaced by Cholera

Jackson Ga March 6 Special An epidemic of hog cholera in Bufts County causes concern for stock raisers. County Demonstration Agent GB Rice is managing the situation with inoculations underway in several herds. Losses to date are not large as countermeasures continue.

Jackson

Summerville Woman Gives Birth to Triplets in Chat County

In Sloyersville Georgia on March a Sumerville resident Mr Mite announces the birth of triplets at Chat County General Hospital. Two girls and a boy weigh four pounds three ounces and four pounds six ounces. One girl died shortly after birth. The surviving babies and parents are doing as well as could be expected.

sLyerly Chat County Mite Hern South Sum- Survilie

Atlanta's Strides From Day 10 In Real Estate Deals

The B F Burdett Realty firm reported the sale of a five story concrete building on a 60 by 90 foot lot at 6 and Madison avenues to Mrs. Berta M Swift for 86000, with lease to Cathcart Transfer and Storage. In exchange Mrs Swift traded No 20 Ponce de Leon avenue a two story residence and a vacant lot valued at 50000 and 10000 respectively, plus a Juniper Street vacant lot valued at 10000. Fitzhugh Knox plans a three story brick apartment on West Peachtree Street with Walker and Chase designing, budget 40000. Three brick veneer bungalows on Piedmont Avenue north of South Prado in Ansley Park, and permits for 1100 1102 1104 Piedmont Avenue totaling 14260. Architects Kawards Sayward awarded extension work for Cedar Roaring School for the Deaf and Blind at Cedar Roaring costing 50000, bringing the week’s new building total near 160000.

B. F. Burdett Realty Company Candler Burdett J. W. Roberts Berta M. Swift Madison Avente Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Cathcart Transfer and Storage Company Juniper Street Ponce de Leon Avenue Third Street Fitzhugh Knox West Peachtree Street Seventeenth Street Peachtrees Walker & Chase Piedmont Avenue South Prado Ansley Park George H. Boynton Kawards & Sayward School For the Deaf and Blind Cedar Roaring

Warrranty Deeds from Boyleton to Walton Healy Company

A long list of warranty deeds and related transfers in 1914 1916 1944 involving J H Boyleton Adelaide L Adair and others. Properties on Peachtree Torch Rupley Drive Adair Avenue Todd Road and various town lots in Atlanta Decatur Stone Mountain and West End. Notable buyers include Adair Park Company and W N Eddingtonia.

J H. Boyleton Walton Healy Company Mapia Boyleton Peachtree Piedmont Avenue Adelaide L. Adair Adair Park Company Rupley Drive Adeir Avenue Sama Fupley Drive Adair Avenue Samme iRupley Drive Gorner Todd Roand Cor Todd Road Veda Furie Tedd Road Tord Road Durant Haynes Atremt Rhodes Street EB W Geld Norman D Burke Euclid Euclidavenne Gga Hart Street John Qandier T. A. Perry Sams W. N Julian B Chambers Tourseanth Bandtown Road Seymour Dodson Rkuters Supply Company Howard Grass Et al Brownstreat West End Warrsuty Kittie Johnson Stone Mountain Church Third Main Am Tod. le Smith Decatur Hon-kins Street West College Street A. H Kent Tally Atlanta Mets Avenue McLendon Street G. ¢. Tully Minnie J. Auferson Edward J. Nunn Ra’ Moreland Conault HM R. A Moreland Jasper N. Smith Kittle Johnson A. Voyles Edward ¢ Nunn Colgulut Hill Sui Divide

Help Wanted Classified Brevity From Windsor Street Notice

Help wanted notices recruit several women for domestic work and nursing tasks. Listings include a maternity-ward learning role, an unencumbered housekeeper for a two-person family, a reliable colored woman for cooking and general housework, a cook and laundry helper with overnight stay, and a teaching service ad from Peachers Agency offering favorable terms to school boards. Includes contact addresses and telephone numbers.

MT Mitchell Windsor Street Peters Building Greenwich Avenue West_ End

Personal fly screens and cures advertised in century catalog

A garbled 1920s classified page offers items from the Morningside era: Personal fly screens made to order, Stimhaths furnace and health cure claims, maternity care notes, astrology ad, and a chiropractor service. Numerous broken lines mention products, dressmaking, and ad hoc services with addresses in Atlanta and nearby.

Bostwick-Gondell Co Fouth National Bank

Situation Wanted Ads from The Constitution

A collection of late 19th century classified style notes seeking sales, bookkeeping, and office positions. Advertisers request first class representation, experienced bookkeepers, salesmen, drug clerks, stenographers, and collectors. Addresses reference Constitution office.

COST OF LOCAL WANT ADS IN THE CONSTITUTION

Classified ad rates and placement rules are outlined, including per word pricing, line limits, and discontinues in writing. The notice promotes telephone orders, offers assistance with wording, and lists contact numbers and offices in Atlanta. It also includes sample ads and notes on advertising policies and deadlines.

Atlanta Constitution

Help Wanted in Early Trade Advertisements

A collage of classified help wanted notes offering barber training for 330 dollars at Atlanta Barber College, automobile sales positions with references, traveling sales for specialty wares, and local candy and soda sales. Includes contact routes via Constitution and various addresses, with broad earnings claims and minimal job details.

G. C. Trennisg Atlanta Barber College East Mitchell St

Situation Wanted Female Ads From The Constitution

Capable intelligent young woman a college graduate now doing legal work seeks to change position within a month A good stenographer quick to learn few business skills will start at a small salary Address Companion refined middle aged Christian woman seeks place as companion or attendant to Invalid lady Address 1921 Constitution Young Lady of culture desires position as companion or managing housekeeper best references Address J-834 care Constitution Wanted position as milliner or assistant reasonable salary Stet town preferred Milliner address Grange St Atlanta Ga Wanted by dressmaker colored place to mind sewing of dresses by day References Igy 3073 J

Constitution Georgia Aldreus Posilinn Am Addnena Cgilene Park Auanla Gio A-1 Care JG Auman Lamar Nesftion Stall Town Grange St Atlanta Igy Malu Currier Street City Ivy

Medical Specialists Advertise Treatments and Addresses

An old classified-style advertisement lists multiple medical specialists with claimed cures for men and women, free consultations, and X ray and electric treatment options. Addresses include 703-87 Dukenzi Building opposite Candler Building, 42 Taman Building in One Hours, 244 South Broad, and 516 W Peachtree St. Also notes a piano for sale and a music shop ad with Peachtree Street location.

Dukenzie Building Candler Holbrook Reasonabia Taman Oines Ione, Mein Bowen South Broad W. W. Smith W. Peachtree St Athatreat Peachtree Place

For Sale and Wanted Classified Ads Mix Atlanta Market

A cluttered old classified page lists FOR SALE and WANTED items. Advertisements offer rebuilt furniture, sewing machines, steam traction engines, safes, used items, and furniture exchanges. Contact details include streets and phone numbers in Atlanta for purchases, wants, and auctions.

Poultry Seed and Pet Stock Adverts

Classified ad roundup lists Black Langarans for sale with several hens and incubators, seed and plant offerings from Mark W Johnson Seed Co, Garden seeds including peas potatoes and more, live stock including Berkshire hogs and cows, and a mix of cattle, calves, mules, and rental options from Vittur's Sale Stables with contact numbers and locations in Atlanta.

Mark W. Johnson Seed Co South Pryor Treat Parker Seed and Plant Co Brosad ST Berkshire Fair View Main Atlanta Mequemore Manafield Gun

Automobiles for sale and trade bargains listed

A flood of used car ads from various makes and models ranges from 1912 to 1915 Overland and Ford roadster to Cadillac and Buick offerings All units claim good condition with some fully overhauled and many with electric lights and starters Prices and contact details vary including 500 phone listings and addresses on Peachtree Courtland and Ivy Street Also listed are trade offers and real estate swaps involving a 3000 value property and car-for-lot arrangements

Cole GEQ Silber Courtland St Chalmers Buick Motor CO Peachtree & Harris Buick Motor Car_Co Boyd Candler Bia Pera Atley Prine Boc Juniper Aduine Uit Caan Apts Tates Alex Siachugala Empire Atlanta Micronants & Mechanics Buy, and Loan Co O. Qiaton Third Nations Bank Hart

Local auto and loan ads clutter city pages

A fragmented listing shows auto body work and painting shops in Atlanta plus magneto service and bicycle offerings. It includes several loan solicitations for real estate, diamonds, salaries, and personal property with contact details across multiple firms and streets.

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