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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

12

Social Items Highlight Atlanta Guests and Local Visits

Mrs Morris of New York visits sister Mrs Mitchell while Miss Edith Stephens of Atlanta and Mr John Dobbs undergoes surgery at St Josephs for appendicitis. Dr Hodge remains at home on North Boulevard. Mrs Carrington returns from Charleston after visit with Mrs Gilham Morrow. Mrs Davis of Chattanooga returns from opera visit at Georgian Terrace. Friday Reading club gathers with Mrs Pardee. Mrs Skees of Columbus to visit after Jacksonville event. Mr and Mrs Frank Pace Lowenstein and Miss Josephine Lowenstein plan a trip abroad. Mrs Jenkins and daughter Carolyn guests of Mrs Woof Jenkins. Mrs Hamilton arrives from Columbus as Confederate reunion sponsor. Mrs Hunt remains in Jacksonville. Dr and Mrs Scott buy Woodside home on Peachtree Road and move in at once.

John Dobbs St Joseph's Cade Haynes Asheville Thomas Hodge North Boulevard Waring Carrington Charleston Gilham Morrow Mra Davis Chattanooga Hurlburt Georgian Terrace Reading Club Pardee P Sskes Columbus Jacksonville Frank P Rce Mak Lowenstein Josephine Lowenstein William & Jenkins Tittle Carolyn Woof Jenkins Carolin Hamlton Alumbus Detos Blodgett Grand Rapids Michang Washington Atlanta LaGrange Bil Pocher Miss Calloway Helen Hobbs North Caroling Edward L Brown Washington DC Eleanor Wilson WG McAdoo the Treasury Alten Ruffin Tarborg Alva Dhier George A Grrak New York Claudia Weaver Aniston Oreta Wood Brenau Noel DemiNea Bhs John W Hurt Tlewelling Scott Peachtree Road Itseirs Heal Scranton George Hurt Martha Boynton J . Orr

Cardus Tale From Crystal Springs Woman

Mrs Barton shares relief from long female ailments after using Cardus Home Treatment. She describes severe weakness and pain, says she regained vitality and could walk and sit comfortably, and urges other women to begin Cardus now with four druggists available.

Crystal Springs Barton Mies Cardus

Salaries of women teachers raised to men’s level in city schools

The aldermanic board endorsed a council resolution aligning salaries of women teachers at Girls High and English Commercial with men. The new standard takes effect January 1, 1915, equalizing top pay at 1800 after five years, compared to the current 1200 after eight years for women.

Aldermanic English Commercial School

Chapin to Deliver Lectures in Atlanta Tonight

Benjamin Chapin famous Lincoln impersonator arrives in Atlanta from Mancoga to gather motion picture material for his new photo drama What Would Lincoln Do He will close the Lyceum course at the Baptist Tabernacle with an interpretation of his own Lincoln portrayal praised by critics for faithfulness and artistry

Benjamin Chapin Lincoln Atlanta Mancoga Chapins Tenchet The Baptist Tabernacle Skahest Lyceum Chapin

Rose Named Treasurer of Publishing Concern

JT Rose, longtime vice president and sales manager at Atlanta Steel Company for seven years, resigns from the steel firm and joins WPP of South Publishing Company as treasurer of the latter organization.

JT Rose Atlanta Steel Compan Steel Company WPP of South Publishing Company

Bloom of Youth Now Easily Attained

An archaic beauty tonics pitch a skin whitening routine with wax and powdered remedies. Promises a flawless complexion after four days of face coverage and warm water removal. Mentions seeking an ounce of “pure meralised” wax and sax alento hazel as components.

Kibla Temple Holds Ceremonial Tonight

Kibla Temple No 123 Knights of Kaorassan plans its last ceremonial unt next call tonight to rest its camel prior to Shrine week visitors from Commerce. Captain Russell Smith and a crack team will direct about fifty guests as royal vizier Wynn Winn presides along with grand officials and masters of ceremony.

Kibla Temple Knights of Kaorassan Russell Smith Ffty Commerce Smith Wwon Winn Young H Frases Grand Emi Owens Snick Molubanks Mahdi Gil Satrap Wilson Sahib T Busby HM Lanier Mokana Oh Heston Cece Montes

President of Central Is Dined in Savannah

In Savannah Ga on March 7 a dinner at the DeSoto hotel honored W. A. Winburn newly elected president of the Central of Georgia Railway. About two hundred business and professional leaders attended. Winburn spoke of cultivating good relations with the Central’s business partners. Mayor Williamson served as toastmaster as Mayor Davant and Col. A. R. Law joined in responses to the address and the city’s officials.

Savannan Ga Savannah A R Law Ull Central Woof Winburn Central of Georgia Anion P Wright W A Winburn Citiens of

Government Control of Stocks and Bonds

Washington May. The House Interstate Commerce Committee favorably reported a bill for federal control of the line of stocks and bonds with drastic pre issue scrutiny by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The measure, drawn by Rep Rayburn, includes an amendment disavowing any US obligation guarantees and was to be placed on the House calendar for prompt action as part of the administration program.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission House Interstate Commerce Committee United States Rayburn Texas Sims Tennessee

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meets in Macon

In Macon on May 20, about 160 Knights of Pythias will gather for the grand lodge session with 74 delegates from across the state and hundreds of attendees. The Tiamatic Order Knights of Khorasan will also be in session, featuring a parade by the Trokeve. Headquarters will be at the Lanier hotel with Miller and Bel of Milledgeville presiding as grand chancellor, as teams from Savannah, Atlanta, Augusta, and Brunswick vie for prizes and drills on Second Street between Cheesy and Mulberry.

Macon Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Tiamatic Order Knights of Khorasan Lanier Hotel Miller & Bel Milledgeville Grand Chancellor Grill Savannah Atlanta Augusta Brunswick Second Street Cheisy Mulberry

Democratic Caucus on Prohi Question

Washington May caucus discussions focus on Hobson proposed constitutional amendment for national prohibition. Democratic deliberations weigh the suffrage measure and a pending Judiciary Committee report as possible caucus topics, with a vote likely deferred to fall.

Washington Hobson Notive Democrats Vendell House Judiciary Committee Congress House Democrata Rules Committee Er Mit Toledo House of Representatives Richmond Pearson Hobson Autho Hatson

Augusta Is Selected by Knights Templars Conclave

The Grand Commandery of Amights Cem:lars of Coogia today closed a busy session in Augusta selecting Augusta for the 1415 conclave price. J R Dhekey served as grand marshal. Retiring Grand Commander A G Miller received a jeweled badge. Awards named Palestine Commandery Savannah for proficiency, a six American standard to Crusader commander Bainbridge, and Damascus Waycross commander Tet RA Brown was chosen to deliver the Templar address at the next conclave.

Bayerass Augusta Amights Lars Coogia FA Cults Savannah J R Dhekey A G Miller Cutts Palestine Bainbridge Bt Johns Bolton West Brown Damascus Waycross

Harris Reconsiders Bankers Invitation at Special Event

Washington May special guest list included William J Hares and bankers association at a premiere of Hillard's new play Whats Wrong. The Secretary of State and Mrs Bryin hosted the box party. the author attended but did not respond at curtain call. Dave Belises the speaker appeared for him and thanked the guests.

Washington William J Hares Rim Benkers Wis Bryin Hillards Dave Belises

Membership Campaign Ends at RRYMCA in St Wese Street

The Railroad Young Women's Christian Association room at St Wese Alabama street Bilintaat hosts a closing members event tonight at 10 pm. Over 300 names have joined across three teams. Refreshments and musical numbers by a Baptist church quartet plus Miss Fiberta Bennett and Vassal Carter are planned.

Rairoad Young Wens Chustian Association St Wese Alabama Steet Bilintaat Seco 2 Baptist Church Wass Wau Serdel Fiberta Bennett Vassal Carter Amyina

Beavers Supreme Dam Meet Opens in Atlanta Today

The tenth session of the Beavers Supreme Dam of the Lodent Grand is held in Atlanta with opening at 1 30 this morning. President Wo Munday presiding. Mayor James G Woodward delivers the welcome, TT Darnes replies. An elaborate Beaver program includes a Friday night at the Kimball House with a motor tour and night seeing.

Supreme Dam Beavers Atlanta Oper Vela x Wo Munday James G Woodward TT Darnes Incul Beavers Kimball House

Milledgeville Wires Damaged by Strong Wind

A heavy windstorm struck Milledgeville causing widespread telegraph and electrical wire damage. Residents reported shattered lines and scattered debris, while the dry season boosted crops in Thomas County and elsewhere, prompting concerns about melon supply meeting demand.

Teck Prince Chosen for Governor General of Canada

Landon May ce Alexander of Teck, son of the late Duke of Teck, selected to succeed the Duke of Connaught as Governor General of Canada. At 40, he is married to Princess Alice of Albany with two children, brother to Queen Mary, and assumes duties in October. He is a soldier, active in charity, hospitals, and cancer research.

Landon Alexander of Teck Duke of Teck Duke of Connaugh Canada Princess Alice of Albany Prnes Alexander Queen Mary Duke of Cornwash Butte

Fire devastates Colier Wagon Co and nearby homes in Atlanta

Sparks from the Colier Wagon company at Courtland and Gilmer streets ignited a blaze early Thursday around 4.00. The fire threatened the Atlanta Auditorium Armory and Boys High across the street, with firemen fighting for minutes to confine flames to the wagon works. Two nearby dwellings at 77 and 79 Hagtes street burned, started by a blaze from a vacant house next door. The Morrow Transfer stables, just beyond the burning area, endangered 150 head of stock as a door opened and six mules bolted down the street, found later that afternoon.

Colier Wagon Company Courtland Gilmer Atlanta Auditorium Armers Boys High School Wagon Company Orlock Met Morrow Transfer

Regional Bank Affects Certified Accountants

The arrival of a regional bank heightens demand for verified balance sheets from borrowers, boosting interest in the certified public accountant exam. State board officials note few CPAs exist, with thirty three current holders and exams rising as legislation may be needed.

Auanta Joel Hunter Bhar State Board of Samiets of Public Accountants Hunter Certified Public Accountant State Board of Examines Mids Fatpher Joel Trunter Macun Hudson Moore

Curb and Tile Walks Opposed by Woodward

Mayor Woodward opposed curb and tile walks at Thursday council meeting. Counciman Sisson introduced a resolution to have curb and tree sidewalk upgrades on the west side of Ash Street from Blownd Avenue to Wartette Street. The board noted the sidewalk’s location near the Atlanta Firmingham and Atlantic Railroad yards and said improvement would provide little public benefit.

Woodward Counciman Sisson Ashh Street Bliwond Avenue Wartette Street Nan Oncor Renge Naver Atlanta

Taxes on Steamers Paid in Long Local Case

A lengthy dispute over steamers taxes ends after years in court. The case, tied to Trurseakoo and Pers ia, moved through local Superior Court to the Supreme Court multiple times before final closure. The tax amount was about $1, marking a notable, hard fought decision.

Ge St Simon Transit Trurseakoo Persia

New Bank Opens in Rentz Under Rentz Banking Company

A new financial institution begins operation in Rentz under the Rentz Banking Company. Officers listed include President D J Mo and Baren, with W Fo Redingweld of Rentz as cashier and H Js Morchison formerly with the Commercial Bank of Dublin. The venture presents strong prospects for a successful career in banking locally.

Ubun Rentz Banking Pen Delititian Dublin de Redingweld Rentz Js Morchison Commercal Tink of Dublin

Bahnsen Addresses Georgia Audiences on Farm and Livestock

Dr Bahnsen spoke to two gatherings in Geeuur county this week Tuesday afternoon addressing farmers and businessmen of Donalsonville and that night at Brunswick he spoke to business men on a profitable livestock industry.

Balow Peter Bahnsen Geeuur Donalsonville Bunbridge

Eighth Grade Pupils Sing In Concert

Eighth grade pupils from a public school will perform a spring concert at the Vidito auditorium with Miss Kate Lee Hartalean directing. The program includes pieces by Amelia Tighe, Seaver, and others, featuring Santa Lucia and pieces from the seventh graders. The public is invited to attend.

Tnois Tre Viditorium Bock Calhoun Davis Loisewood Inglish Avenue Bormealt Pris Lantechie Peeples Thorns Kate Lee Hartalean Aussie MSW Trhei Beset Wlompan Georg Fo Liment Amelia Tighih Ereennaul Funmcont

Firehouse in eighth defeated by aldermen

A fragmented report notes alderman Waddox with trustees Lee and bis approving transfer of funds from Davis Street school and another from streets ordinary to build a firehouse in the Rishth ward. The move was concurred with the reason that $500 had already been spent for the project.

Waddox Lee Bis Davis Street Schoor Fund Rishth Ward

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