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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1916

Page

14

Two gubernatorial candidates draw interest in Thomas County

Thomasville Georgia March 9 Special voters discuss the gubernatorial race. The contest between Governor Harris and Dr Hardman is seen as close in Thomas County with talk from various sections. A possible entrance by Judge W B Thomas or others could shift the race, and the winner may hinge on who campaigns hardest.

W. B. Thomas Southern Circuit Speaker Burwell Hugh Dorsey Judge Thomas Thomas County Butts Barnesville Im’ Pike FC Mathews Slade G. A J. F Howard J. Dickson W. F P. Ridley J. T. Bayerd WB. Caldwell J. A. Corley H. L. Green J. H. Lee J. A. Stone Jie Willis Dunn J. W. Pressley al A. Graham J. J. Harden R. H. "McLendon A. Whatley Ro Mack Williams D. P Blake SM. Howard J. S.dunn H. T. Sikes Pregent G. B Ridley Frank I. Adams Elven R. A. Buchanan J. Mitt Cauthen J. R. Duon J. Smith Gftwe Jefferson CO Louisville Jefferson County Shawn M McNair T. F Rhodes W. L May M. G. Gamble A. F. Pennington M G. Gamble

Hoxsey Presented With Silver Pitcher At Dinner

J M B Hoxsey president of the Associated Charities received a silver pitcher at a Capital City club dinner marking his second term. Lindsey Hopkins gave a farewell style address with song and cheers. Attendees included Linton Hopkins Morris Rich Victor Kriegshaber and many others. The banquet was organized by a committee led by Jack Lewis with Robert Foreman as host.

The Associated Charities J. M. B Hoxsey Capital City Lindsey Hopkins Tudge KC. Kontz Linton Hopkins Morris Rich Victor Kriegshaber A Magill W. L Peel Jack H. Lewi W H H. Kriegshaber Linton Hopins Henry Heinz Tom Daniels J. L. Shivers Stockwell Johnson W. W. Voote Leo Ashcraft Louis D’ Hicks Kendall Weisiger JC. Kents JC. Kents, ‘Morris Red Ivan Aden Jack Lewis Robert L. Foreman

Khorassans Plan Spring Ceremonial at Kibla Temple

Kibia temple No 123 D C K holds spring ceremonial on Wednesday night March 22 with a large guest list and new officers led by Royal Vister Moore. Notables include James G Woodward mayor of Atlanta and George F Eubanks imperial prince of the order, among others.

Kibia Temple No. 123 Atlanta Royal Vister Moore Kibla Temple Mr. Moore Currord Walker Georgia James G. Woodward Atlana M. Stanley Commerce and Labor Mev Troy Beaty Athens The Knights of Pythid Judge Warner C111 Sheppard Bryag James W. Austin W. Rom Winn M. M. Anderson James LL Meare

Emory Journalism Class To Publish Covington News Edition

Covington Ga March 9 Special The Emory University journalism class will issue the Covington News edition on March 30 with SCandler as editor in chief Covington locals include C English and R D Banks Oxford locals EK Burckhalter and JW Fite exchanges M N Morgan and LH Ware literary KW Lim features PW Christian artistic Pierce Cline What The Covington News Means local merchant Tate J McNatt Some Great Sons of New Counts Tindolph Clements The Newspaper and the Professional Man

Covington Emory University S Candler C. H. Williams North Covington R. D. Banks Oxford EK. A. Burckhalter JW Fite M. N. Morgan L. H Ware K. W. Lim P. W. Christian Pierce Cline Negi County

Boy Scout Benefit Planned for March 31

Newton County boys organize a benefit to support Troop funds. Covington theater owner J Armistead provides venue for The Adventures of a Boy Scout on March 24 with five reel film plus afternoon and night showings. Scouts from Covington Oxford Porterdaie and Covington mills sell tickets for the fundraiser.

Newton County Covington Lyric Theater J. Armistead Oxford Porterdaie Covington Mills

One Hearing Set in Coast Line Conductor Strike Case

In a key development in ongoing litigation in federal court, an attorneys stipulation limits proceedings to a single hearing before Judge William T. Newman. The joint agreement covers interlocutory and final decree hearings, with Saturday named as the date, as both sides prepare for a hard fought case involving conductors and auditors on Coast Line trains.

United States District Court William T. Newman William & Staton, Jr Wayne & Jones W. S. Cobern Westmoreland & Westmoreland Tis Wiliam T. Newman United States Newman Order of Railway

Black Hand Prank Nears Costing Boy His Life

Charles Whitehead, 11, son of Mrs Oia C Whitehead, narrowly escaped injury after a black hand prank in Wee Ena Thursday night. Detectives Shaw and Maddox investigated after W H Bowen reported a masked figure left a threatening note at his door. Bowen fired at the fleeing boy when commanded to halt. the youth was captured and revealed the prank aimed at Bowen’s daughters Nell and Martha.

Charles Whitehead Oia C. Whitehead Ashby Street Wee Ena Shaw and Maddox W. H. Bowen Graanwood Cemetery Lee Street

Self-Serve Grocery in Santa Monica

In Santa Monica California customers wander aisles selecting items from prepackaged displays. They check out as they exit with the bill tallied by staff to ensure payment.

Santa Monica Cal

Mrs Helen Plane Honored by Atlanta Chapter U D C

The Atlanta chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy honored Mrs. Helen Plane founder and life leader with tributes at a Woman's Club meeting. Speakers praised her role in the Confederacy history and Stone Mountain Memorial project. Attendees included Gutzon Borglum, Mrs. Venable, and many noted Daughters. gifts and scenes reflected deep esteem.

William C. King Imota Atlanta Woman's Club Bire Helen Plane United Daughters of the Confederacy Georgia Division Stone Mountain Memorial Association Georgia Louise Kendall Rogers T. T. Stevens Blackburn Plane William Percy Willam C. King W. 5. Price-Smith Thomas Peters Dalton Milonell Stone Mountain Memorial Robert Fo Lee Fefferson Davis Venadle Stone Mountain Jardiniere Connally W. B. Price-Smith A. D. Woodward Dalton Mitchell H. G. Randall Decatur Ida McCormick Greenwood Frank Fitten John Perdue Somalia Howard McCall Willian Percy D. Ascity Fae Joseph Morgan Pioneer Society Relief Association Neat Chamber of Commerce W. S. Coleman Hubert Ransom Foreacre Gutzon Borglum Venable Rose New York Fudge J. C. Henderson

Father and Son Share Prison Stay in Separate Cells

Barry Brown aged 14 slept last night in a Fulton county Tower cell awaiting burglary trial. His father Ezra Brown, serving twelve years in the chain gang for the same offense, was in a nearby cell. Marty Brown had been brought in by a deputy sheriff weeks earlier in Cobb County. Night Jailer Poindexter, concerned for the boy’s age, moved him to the hospital ward alongside his father after a tearful exchange.

Barry Brown Fulton County Ezra Brown Marty Brown Cobb County Young Brown Poindexter Harry

The Business Girl Needs a Fountain Pen

John L. Moore & Song, the Opticians, offer self filling and non seating fountain pens. A point to suit every purpose. Come in and try them at North Broad.

John L. Moore & Song Opticians North Broad

Switzerland to Send Mail Through Germany and Holland

The Swiss postal department will route American mail via Germany and Holland instead of France and England. The change aims to reduce censorship. A prune crop note mentions ripe fruit gathered after falling, while a carpet sweeper mechanism speeds processing.

Berlin Germany Holland France England Sheckuse

Big Vote Authorizes Fight for Eight-Hour Day

Chicago dispatch reports 400000 engineers firemen conductors and trainsmen vote overwhelmingly to authorize union heads to seek eighthour day and time and a half for overtime. Leaders say strike vote misinterpreted and negotiations will proceed with railroads, arbitration under Erdman act possible if talks fail.

Chicago United States W. 9. Stone The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers A. B. Garretson Order of Railway Conductors W. S. Carter Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Mr. Stone

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