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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1912

Page

18

Atlanta Leaders Rally to Buy YMCA Building

A din ner of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce celebrated Frederic J. Paxon's retirement and endorsed plans to purchase and improve the YMCA building at Pryor street and Auburn avenue. J K Orr energized the crowd while officials read a resolution praising Paxon's civic leadership and backing the people's park project and commercial city growth.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Paxon Chamber Atlanta Atlanta Chamber ,of Commerce Young Men’s Christian Association Pryor Street Auburn Avenue Athens Chamber of Commerce Hugh Rowe W. F. Dorsey Wilmer L. Moore Courtland S. Winn John Tempig Graves J. K. Orr Asa G. Candler W. L. Peel Robert F. Maddox W. T. Newman Robert J. Lowry J. @. Oglesby B. H. Hill Shelby Smith E. C. Kontz K. G. Matheson Clark Howes James W. English Sam D. Jones John E. Murphy J. B. Hockaday H. ©. Worthen W. S. Kendrick L. H. Beck J. A McCord F. C. Foster E. C. Calloway John E. White Fred J.paxon

Fishing Knife Buyer Debate Sparks Blade Count Talk

The Dealer recommends a five blade fishing knife with a corkscrew while the angler questions needing more or fewer blades or corkscrews. The exchange highlights product features and shopper preferences for a multi tool on trips.

University Leads All in Enrollment Increase in U S

University of Georgia reports the largest percentage rise in enrollment this year over last year, at 22 percent, based on compiled statistics. Other notes include new lodge organization at Dewy Rose, a large grubworm found near Athens, and multiple candidate announcements for Newton county offices ahead of the May 3 primary.

University Athens University of Georgia United States New Lodge C. F Special A. Vanderreith Elberton Odd Fellows’ Lodge Dewy Rose Elbert County

Writ of Lunacy Sought for Marion Spence in Check Forgery Case

Marion Margaret Spence alias Marion White, held on numerous charges for forging merchant checks, was moved from the police barracks to the Tower. Her mother says a writ of lunacy will be sought Friday. Described as addicted to drugs and mentally a wreck, she was first photographed by Atlanta police and bound over to await grand jury action.

Marion Margaret Spence Marion White Marion Atlanta Grand Jurs

Rescuers Work In Mine Debris At Sans Bois

McCurtain Oklahoma March 21 Up to 8 oclock tonight 26 men rescued alive from the wrecked Sans Bois mine 55 dead brought to surface and 85 unaccounted for Rescue parties continued exploration of debris through the night Financial assistance for famine victims poured in from across the United States A $5 000 contribution by United Mine Workers of America District 21 and three carloads of provisions from Fort Smith were received Fifteen survivors were found near an air pump in the south thirteenth entry Others escaped during the day Two rescued men described the perilous hours following the explosion and the moment they found air through the pump

Fort Smith South Thirteenth Tom Farrimond

Local Mortuary Notices From Hiram and Atlanta Area

Multiple obituaries list Mrs S F Croker of Hiram near 75, and Bonnie Lynn Braswell dying at 174 Cherokee Ave. Funeral plans vary from New Harmony cemetery to Decatur and Sardis church. Other notices include Co E Adams of Capitol Ave, Mrs Leila Bennett of Buckhead, Glen Glover 13 months, and John E Weaver of Kirkwood with interment pending.

Bonnie Lynn Braswell Cherokee Avenue Decatur A. V. Wilson Buckhead Sardis Church Sardis

Two Local Women Die. Funerals Planned For Georgia Shipments

Mrs. Fannie Gittus aged 30 dies at 46 Robins Street after a brief illness. Survived by husband and a daughter. Funeral at 8 p.m. from the residence. Interment to McDonough Georgia.Mrs. R K Richardson aged 20 dies at East Point residence yesterday evening. Survived by husband two sisters and one brother. Funeral from the residence at 2:30 a.m. today. Remains to Brooks, Georgia for interment.

Co. E. Adams. Co Adams Capitol Avenue J. B E. C Birmingham Oakland Patterson's Leila Bennett J.T. Bennett J. S. Brand Bloomfield-Burkett's Chapel Luxomnn John E. Weaver Kirkwood H. W.weaver Fannie Gittus Robins Street McDonough R. K. Richardson RR. K.richardson East Point Brooks Sta- Son Orson

Murder in Gilmer Street Sudden Assault on Morris

Morris, a Memphis immigrant living with his family in a Gilmer Street cottage, was attacked near Butler Street after an insult exchange with a black man. He fell and died. Mark Thomas, 131 Cain Street, was arrested on suspicion following police pursuit of a supposed informant who claimed a killing occurred on Gilmer Street.

Butler Street Memphis Equitable Cohen Gilmer Butler Streets Mark Thomas Cain Street Gilmer Street Jett Thomas Morris

Noah in the Ark Lesson Sparks Quick Witted Reply

A geography class prompts two young pupils to guess what Noah did in the ark. The first boy suggests fishing, while the second humorously adds that Noah likely fished only briefly because he had only two worms.

Noah The

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