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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1915

Page

6

A Personal Devil Exposed In Chapman's Atlanta Sermon

Dr. J Wilbur Chapman declares Satan a God created being who fell and now roams the earth, opposing God and tempting sinners. He warns of the devil’s direct, personal influence at the revival and describes how temptation attacks, accuses, and hinders conversions, urging immediate repentance before “tomorrow” becomes eternity.

J. Wilbur Chapman Satan Atlanta Alexanders Brown Feauhtree Tabernacle Br. Chapman Tewe Gr. Chayman Zachaceh Durause Hell Apenanle Vonnuer Wales

Fashion Week Opens In Atlanta Parade Of Display Men

Thousands lined Peachtree and Whitehall as the Atlanta Display Men's association led a colorful parade through the city streets. Shops showcased spring wares while bands played and crowds cheered, marking the opening sun for Fashion Week with shop windows lit and floral displays.

Atlanta Display Men's Association Peachtree Whitehall Atlanta Cain Streets Ned Boy Scouts’ Brigade Hunter Barber Milady

Thetas Banquet For Founders Day At Ansley Hotel

Founders Day will be celebrated by the Phi Delta Thetas with a banquet in the Italian cafe of the Ansley Hotel Saturday evening at 7 30 o clock. The function will be under the auspices of the Atlanta alumni chapter. Officials include Ed Carter president Frank Gillespie vice president G M Stout reporter P M Deteet treasurer and Frey Houser chairman of the executive committee.

Phi Delta ‘Thetas Ansley Hotel Ogtock Atanta Ed, Carter Frank Gillespie G. M. [Stout P.M. Deteet Freq Houser

Bell System Reports Striking Progress Despite Conditions

The Bell system shows steady gains with 515,978 telephony stations added and 1,364,382 miles of wire laid. Net earnings reached 49,457,977.39 dollars, interest charges stood at 8,023,163.08, and dividends at 9 percent. Reserve and surplus balances totaled 2,500,000 and 2,262,1 i.

Bell Telephone System Theodore ‘. Vail American Telephone and Telegraph Company Lar

Belgian Babies Adopted by Athens Fraternities

Athens Ga March 8 Specially Saturday night twelve Greek letter fraternities at the university adopted a Belgian baby contributing the necessary amount to keep a Belgian in condensed milk for six months. The two literary societies had already adopted a baby apiece. The morning newspaper adopted one and about thirty private citizens joined the movement started here by Madame Lustrat involved in Frano-Belgian relief work.

Athens Madame Lustrat

Mrs Susan Beauchamp dies in Atlanta at 72

Mrs Susan Beauchamp aged 72 died Monday morning at her daughter’s home 47 Washington Street Atlanta the widow of Thomas Beauchamp of Montgomery Ala Survived by two daughters Mrs M A Wood and Mrs J W Mtabey both of Atlanta and son Thomas F H Beauchamp cashier of The Constitution Funeral held at Patterson’s chapel this afternoon and body to be taken to Treey Ala for burial

Susan Beauchams Marake Washington Street Beauchamp Thomas Montgomery Ala Atlanta K. Drake M. A. Wood J. W Mtabey Avlanta

Harris Loved by Union Veterans as Census Chief

William J Harris, the southern member of the new federal trade commission, was thanked by seventeen Union soldiers from the bureau upon leaving the census director post. He received a soldier's remembrance photo as a token. Harris noted Confederate and Union ties, and spoke of southern progress and plans for broader development.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington William J. Starris Georgia New Federal Trade Commission Bureau Atlanta Harris

Farmers Organize in Dothan County Meeting

The Houston County Diversified Farming Association held a Saturday meeting in Dothan. R. Young was elected president, J. Sueenby secretary, and a beat vice president for every county beat. The group aims to encourage and direct diversification of county crops and to market produce after harvest.

Dothan, Alg Hear’ L Houston Courty Diversified Farming Association R. Young J. Sueenby Tly County

Florida pastorate change at First Baptist church

In a conference assembly Ren Tu Su Huvert of Florida was named pastor of the First Baptist church. Yesterday Dr Hubert, resigning from a former pastorate, went to Macon and, after service, a Macon church called him to Florida.

Emory Denies Plans to Seize Grady Hospital

Bishop Warren Candler states Emory University has no intent to take over Grady hospital or Atlanta Medical College. He dismisses reports of a hostile takeover and notes no Emory department will open until all arrangements are secured, with plans proceeding slowly. The Grady hospital is a public institution and cannot be seized.

Emory University

Grove Remanded to Federal Court in Georgia

Savannah Ga March Grove who is wanted in Mississippi on charges of holding up and robbing a train near Batesville Mississippi is remanded to the United States district court after a preliminary hearing before the United States commissioner here The removal hearing before Federal Judge Speer will likely be held late this week Grove admits he is the man but says he was tried and acquitted in a prior Louisiana federal case Special Agent Young asserts the removal question is procedural and he left Illinois jurisdiction.

Savannah March Grave Mississippi Batepville Miss United States District Court United States Speer Grove Louisiana Young Illnois Central Louanu Georgi

Captain Smith Binds Bond for Court Appearance

Thomasville Ga March 15 though the first time in his experience Captain J M Smith president of the Bank of Thomasville had a warrant served on him and has to give bond for appearance at court to answer regarding his connection with the defunct Bank of Whisham He says he is not worried in the matter noting his position as a non resident director of one bank and his limited visits to Whish ham during the year He states he relied on assurances of other officers and directors that affairs were in good condition and its failure came as a surprise and a regret to depositors and others connected

M. Purch Xalvign Hoyne God Satan Jémis Siva Thomasville J M. Smith Bank of ‘Thomasville Bank of Whisham Smith Bf One Whisham Tim

VALUE OF MAN'S LOVE FOR HIS MOTHER IN LAW

In Rome on March 15 a Lloyd superior court case tests affection amid a dispute over a house W Edwards built for his mother-in-law Mila Booker and her husband. Edwards seeks damages claiming a $2.50 weekly payment for the house cost, while Mrs Booker says love and affection prompted the build and notes she has paid $200 and traveled from Alabama to be near her daughter and son-in-law.

Rome Lloyd Superior Court W .Edwards Mila Booker Hycamore Edwards Booker Sheand Alabama

Butts County Farmer Kills His Laborer Jakson Ga

In Jackson Georgia on March 14 a farmer named Thomas shot and killed laborer Joseph Caswell after Caswell allegedly stole a pistol. Thomas surrendered to Sheriff L M Crawford. Caswell was said to threaten Thomas as they met in a field, leading to the fatal shooting.

Caswell Thomas Slama Hin Thomas Caxwell

Cox Surrenders in Pelham Ga After Fatal Shooting

Pelham Ga March 1 Cox T A Cox surrendered to Sheriff C D Crow after a weeklong manhunt for the fatal shooting of Robert Mooton. Cox had been hiding on a western county farm. He was jailed awaiting a commitment hearing likely this week.

Pelham Marentn AL Cox Robert Mootn Sherrif C.D. Crow Toda Cox Enmaty

Tax on the Schemes Prompts Athens Tax Measure

Athens mayor and council pass a $20 tax on all companies amid a wave of contests and advertising schemes. The ordinance targets bluesming contests trading stamps mileage coupons and related promotional schemes run by multiple firms. The move follows a sequence of recent contests and promotional campaigns in the city.

Athens Marenlu Caurel

Five year old shot by father in Rome Georgia

Rome Georgia March 15 special report states the five year old son of Mr and Mrs Carles Love is in dangerous condition from a bullet wound in the thigh inflicted by his father The elder Jove claims the shot was accidental

Rome Carles Love Jove

Judge Hawkins Cumming Dies at 63 in Forsyth County

The obituary notes the death of Judge Hawkins Cumming aged 63 of Forsyth County. Interment is scheduled tomorrow at the Summing cemetery.

Judge Hawkins, Cumming Gum Gan Mara Henry ix Hawking Forsyth Ory Summing

Roofing Co Business Shows Greatest Gain in Atlanta

General Roofing Manufacturing Company officials report January sales for their Atlanta territory rose sharply, the largest gain of any US office. Tonnage from the Atlanta area reached nearly 1,900,099 pounds in six days, with two additional sales staff and office expansion planned.

Roofing Co Atlanta General Roofing Manufacturing Company United States South General Roofing Company New York W. F. Tebns Southern United State Certein

Husband Blames Mother-In-Law for Divorce Hearing

Mrs. Sadie Gordon of 358 Washington Street testified before Judge George L. Bell that her husband blamed her mother in law for the divorce. The suit marks the second filing by Gordon and centers on alleged crawl treatment and neglect. Gordon says he wanted to reconcile but was prevented by his mother in law.

Sadie Gordon Washington Street George L. Bell Garon Wleses Mis.cerdun Majestic Gordon

Occupations of University of Georgia fathers

Athens March 15 Special A summary of University of Georgia statistics shows fathers of enrolled boys span many trades and professions. Merchants lawyers officials physicians bankers manufacturers real estate dealers salesmen insurance cotton factors mechanics ministers railroad men hotel managers bookkeepers contract loggers engineers and others, with widows and independent guardians numbering 101 and five married men.

Athens University of Georgia

Brunswick Machinist Killed by Stepson at Railroad Shops

BrunsWick, March 15. Willard Oliveras, 18, killed his stepfather, Prosser, a machinist at the Gear Coast and Theatment railroad shops, by striking him with a lead pipe. Prosser died at the city hospital. Oliveray says Prosser cursed his mother and sister. he struck in self defense but was arrested while still at work.

BrunsWick Prosser Gear, Coast and Theatment Railroad Willard Oliveras Oliveray

Prominent Men Indicted by Jury in Jackson County

March special report from Rome Tennessee outlines a grand jury indictment against notable figures including M Harrington of Hurston Bros and others. Accused of obtaining money through stock schemes tied to Union Cotton mills and misused checks. Local prosecutor Interstate Idaho Co leads case. Continuous details appear in Jop Ga News.

Rome Jai Mene Milton Tennes Toy Jackson Cormier Avenue Anki and Trust Company Lars Dacesorn la Vette Wades Salve Pretenses Co M. Harrington Hurston Bros Interstate Idauor Co Harrington Jacksons Union Cotton Mills Ga News

Registration closes for Decatur bonds voters tally

Registration books for the vend alechen next Saturday closed. Three hundred twenty five voters registered and at least three-fourths are expected to vote for the bond. Bonds total 30000 dollars with 25000 for schools and the remainder for water and sewers.

Vendalechen Schogly Witer

Plan to reorganize Naval Stores Co proposed

Plan submitted to federal Judge Speer by Inland Investment Co seeks reorganization of the Naval Stores Co entities at Brunswick Georgia and Gulfport Mississippi. The plan calls for both plants to cease operations after the European war, with the purchaser claiming war disruptions upset terms of the prior agreement. A $52,000 forfeiture was posted to honor the receiver sale. Hearing resumes tomorrow before Judge Speer.

Maron Yaryanaval

Calomel Health Warning Promotes Liver Tone Remedy

Newspaper notes strong warning against calomel a mercury drug causing sickness and bone damage. It urges Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute claiming it cleanses the liver without harmful effects and restores energy without nausea or headaches.

Dedson Rhodson Aspaontus Dodson Ina Donlan

Decatur Water Analyzed by Local Chemist Report

Decator Ga analyst Prof Sam of Agnes Beart department reports on Decatur drinking water quality. The sample taken March 15 shows slight muddiness and low bacteria. Nitrites and nitrates are low. chlorides, nitrates, and absorbed content measured at parts per million with overall positive indicators.

Frofesor Sam Agnes Beart Istry Guy

Death of S. M. Varnedoe, Valdosta Leader

S. M. Varnedoe, a long prominent Valdosta figure and former city court solicitor, died at 12 o'clock after a lengthy illness. He was born in Valdosta and served as ordinary of Lowndes County, leaving his widow, two brothers A. W. and L. Varnedoe, and other relatives. Known for his charity and popularity, his passing ends a notable local career.

Valdoste Vinernedge Lowides Oretock Jong Marie~doe Valdosta Varnedoe Messrs A. W L.&. Varnedoe

Flowery Branch Works Resumes Full Time Operations

Flowery Branch Ga March Special reports the major plant of the gia Chair company reopening this week after a six month shutdown. The Ghattahourhee Furniture company factory is running at full capacity signaling a revival of prosperity in the area.

Gia Chair Company Ghattahourhee Furniture Company

Self-Defense Verdict for Wil Anderson in Shackelton Murder Case

Wil Anderson charged with the murder of Rob Floyd, a white man, in Shackelton, Ga. A jury in superior court returned a verdict of self defense after nearly 24 hours of deliberation.

Leerey Wil Anderson Cigvase Anderson Rob Floyd Shackelton

Major Callaway Ili at Atlanta Baseball Assignment

Major Frank J. Caleway, present at Atlanta base assignment, confined to his room with a grip since last Friday. He is improving and is expected to be out of confinement soon.

Frank J. Caleway Atlanta Baseball

Two Georgia Judges May Work Together In Harmony

Macon Ga March 15 Special It is reported that Judge Emory Speer of the U S district court wrote to Judge W W Lambdin of Warcross congratulating him on his appointment to the United States judgeship in this district. He suggests a plan for them to preside over operations in harmony across divisions. Speer says he wishes to work amicably and Lambdin has not yet replied.

Macou. Ga Emory Speer United States District Court WW. Lambdin Warcross United States Far Aony Speer Joige Lambain Landdin

The Baby's Welfare and a Mother's Dread

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women planning pregnancy. It claims the remedy strengthens the system, eases childbirth pains, and supports infant health, presenting it as a temperance, non narcotic product that has aided many families and offering The Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail.

Rothers Chad Dierce Dr. Treree N.Y

Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Kidney Remedy Ad

A 19th century ad touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for bladder and kidney symptoms. It lists signs like frequent urination burning and backaches, urges readers to buy from a druggist, claims long use and thousands helped, and promotes the product as a regulator that cleanses impurities and neutralizes acids in blood and urine.

Bright Stuart Juniper

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Abraham Wickell Pien Timothy Solver Tie Gabe TP Tel Rou T Mac Min Christ Pugatire Tahoe Aaron’ Burr Rime Repoussee Maier& Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths Whitehall St Babiare Thetas Susan Beauchamp W. J. Harris Florida Scott Emory Grady Atlanta Medical College Bishop Candler Captain Smith Bond Butts County Cox Surrenders Decatur Naval Stores CO Lung Vita the Wonderful Kennedy Morris Fertilizer Company Coursey & Munn Drug Store James Drug Co Nashville Medicine Co Nashville, Tenn S. M. Varnedoe Mar Callaway Ili Lambdin L. B Boston Library Bureau Hurt
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