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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1915

Page

8

Social Notices Roundup From Atlantic City to Atlanta

A collection of brief society items notes visitors and departures across cities. Ott of Jackson visits Atlanta frequently, Bristow Draper and sons from Boston plan homeward moves after the Georgian Tourrace stay, and Mr Bemamim Rugg returns from Prunswict. Births announced for Caleb Stribling Atos and Mary Elizabeth. families travel to Baltimore Atlantic City and Haverford for visits. Dances at Druid Hills honor Mrs Crosby guest of Miss Harriett Calhoun. others entertain. Several relatives depart for Charleston and Charleston trips, with weddings and guests anticipated.

B OH Druid Hills Crosby United States Nat Harriett Calhoun H Bullock Peachtree A ¢ Frazier Mary Elizabeth Johns A

Shakespeare Remanded After Habeas Corpus Plea

A man calling himself Shakespeare remained in custody after a judge refused his habeas corpus plea. The case alleged police mistreatment and improper detention related to alleged swindling of opera patrons. A hearing date was set for next Thursday in municipal court.

Shakespeare Ant of Habeas Corps Ben Hull Yester Ju Morung Muarciaal Hay

Baseball Lovers Clash With Horseback Riders Over the Use of Park

Park use clash pits baseball lovers against horseback riders over the Piedmont Park diamond. Affected boys and young men seek return of the field, while ladies led by Mrs John Hill and others urge retaining the bridle path and rejecting diamond removal. The park board will rule after an April meeting following instructions to delay action.

Piedmont Pak Avantas Fair John Hill Mar Alzood Jones Margaret Mckeen Cochran Parl Ben Lee Crew

City Officials Debate Police Department Control

Mayor Woodward and Sidney Ormond and William Tain were invited to a Civic Forum debate on police department governance. Tonight in the Chamber of Commerce hall A A Baumstark and Samuel Castleton will argue for an independent chief, while Catchings Terrell and Janes Pavesich oppose the idea.

Woodward Chrr Sidney Ormond William Tain Civic Forum Chamber of Commerce Baumstark Samuel Castleton Catchings Terrell Janes Pavesich

Pastor Russell to Speak on Armageddon at Atlanta Theater

Pastor Russell will deliver a free Sunday lecture at the Atlanta theater. The address, titled The Battle of Armageddon, argues the present European war foretells biblical prophecy and anticipates Jesus Christ establishing His Kingdom soon. He has long studied the Bible and Jewish history with the International Bible Students.

Palestine Pastor Russell Atlanta Russell Internationa Bble

Governor to Speak on Law Enforcement in Georgia Tour

Governor Glenn Mare announces a two week Georgia tour under Arts Saloon auspices focusing on law enforcement themes. The plan follows a similar statewide tour conducted recently in North Carolina showing the Governor’s emphasis on public safety and arts engagement.

North Carolina Georgia Arts Saloon Loge Glenn Mare

Fires Near Thomson Loss of Thousands in Blazing Homes

A country home owned by Wre BD Brinkley near Thomson caught fire from burning brush on new ground, destroying household goods with no insurance. Another fire injured T Pannell of Wrightsboro, with a house and improvements lost. Reported in Thomson Ga on March 19.

Brinkley T & Pannell of Wrights Lenant House Imcurance Thomson Ga Marth Tspecial

Schedule change notices sweep Southern Railway operations

Effective last tian from Atlanta on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st trains 4 and 44 are altered and discontinued southbound to Charlotte and Atlanta. Sleeping cars reassigned to Atlanta Raleigh route with trains shortened to Atlanta. Assistant General Passenger Agent at Atlanta, Ga.

Southern Railway Atlanta Charlotte Raleigh Atellant Georgia

Subscriptions to Southeastern Fair Stock Move Ahead

The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce committee plans to sell 10,090 dollars of preferred stock for the Southeastern fair at Lakewood. George W Taylor of the Southern Railway law department subscribes for 100 dollars, saying he is a citizen who supports city and county progress and the project’s broad benefits.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Committee Lakewood George W Tayior Law Department Southern Rat Way Taylor Citiven Atlanta Aor Tyan Eo Aly Jens Faxler Southern TaRway Comean Law Department Tan B Tuli Cldsen Luken County Atanta Tatton Vand

Death Penalty Favors For Night Burglars Highlighted

Judge Len Hill yesterday morning sentenced Jom Snead and Shamp Andrews to the limit of the law twenty years for burglary at the home of Henry S Johnson on Peachtree Road two months ago. He urged the legislature to make breaking into a residence at night a hanging crime, arguing the night burglar is potentially a murderer and could not hesitate to kill. Capital punishment is prescribed for house breaking at night in many states.

Len Hill Jom Snead Shamp Andrews Henry S& Johnson Peachtree Road Burgh

Funeral of Massey Held on Friday

Funeral services for Dr Robert J Massey the noted author and Confederate veteran were held Friday afternoon at the Jackson Baptist church with Dr G L Barton presiding. Interment followed at the Douglasville cemetery with pallbearers James Lobey, Hamason, Doushs, Randal, LB Soulere, Walter Motlreith and Tage Hateman among those who accompanied the body from Atlanta to Douglasville.

Robert J Massey Ingermg Barton Douglasville Wissey James Lobey Jlamason Doushs Hog Randal LB Soulere Walter Mot Ireith Tage Ton Hateman Allanta

W R Todd Elected G A R State Head in Georgia

W R Todd of Fitzgerald was chosen commander of the Georgia division Grand Army of the Republic at the annual encampment in Atlanta. David J Palmer of Iowa, commander in chief, attended as a guest and inspected the division’s work. Other officers named include J B Brubaker, W F Randall, C Brown, and WooH Aimball. Palmer toured the city by auto, visited the battlefields, and praised Atlanta’s growth since the Civil War.

EB Todd Fitegernlé Georgia Grand Army of the Republic David J Palmer Iowa Divion J B Brubaker Pallapoosa W FP Randall Tlante C Brown Fitzgetald Wooh Aimball Tat Tapoosa Palmer Atlanta Shermans Arm Sherman Euest Colonel Wood Bcatt J Grant Street Mast Grand Arm of the Republic General Palmer Federal Tomnight St Petersburg Clouda Grand Army E the Republic

Mason Charged With Board Bill Skips Court Appearance

Mason, a theatrical organizer described as a recent troupe leader, was directed to Five Points by Marshal W Lasseter to face a charge of shipping board bill. He is held in the Iwlan Tower awaiting an appearance before the criminal division of the municipal court.

Wooitford Mason Marshal & W Lasseter Iwlan Tower Municipal Court

IS YOUR SKIN TENDER TRY RESINOL SOAP ADVERTISEMENT

Publicity copy touts Resinol Soap and Ointment as gentle skin care. It argues ordinary laundry soaps contain alkali that dry skin and hair, while Resinol products claim to have no free alkali and soothing medicated properties. Promotional address directs readers to write to Resinol Baltimore.

Baltimore

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