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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1913

Page

3

Littie Named Moderator of Georgia Synod in Rome

Dr A A Littie pastor of Westminster church Atlanta is elected moderator of the Presbyterian synod of Georgia in session at Rome. Delegates include Hos of Louisville Columbia Nash vegas and Chester Pa with talks on education worship and missions. session runs through Nov 7.

Rome A. A. Littie Westminster Church of Weatchester Dr. Henderlis Brazil W. J. Martin Davidson College Shorter College Berry School First Presbyterian Church G. G Sydnear G. Maddox G. R. Holter McKay LD. W. Brannen Georgia Presbyterians Pdonald Prase Atlanta Blackshedtr Institute Blackhear Presbyterian Hospital

A. M. E. Conference Meets at Monticello

The Atlanta annual conference of the AME church meets in Monticello with Bishop J. S. Flipper and Bishop Henry Turner attending. Rev. W. O Slady presides locally as pastor. About 175 pastors and 29,009 members participate with reports from Morris Brown and mission leaders.

Dluntigelie Atlanta ALM. i. Church W. O. Slady J. 8 Flipper Presto Henry MM. Tuner Dominion of Canada Far West Turner Sumter, & C Lev

Lads Held for Theft of Gallons of Booze

Two young men Jesse Baker and Gordon Ragdale, aged youths, were charged today with pilfering hundreds of gallons of whiskey from the Lindao express office. The theft crippled local whiskey sales and the incident marks the village’s driest spell. If convicted they may face additional liquor selling charges for allegedly wagering their loot.

Hinne Jesse Baker Gordon Ragdale Lindao

Floyd Warden Probed Over Camp Report

Reported probe into Floyd wardenship at the convict camp amid charges of mistreatment and escapes. An incident involving Arthur Yong, a convict shot by a guard, prompted scrutiny as investigations focus on camp discipline and alleged whiskey influence and guard laxity.

C. Penn Prag Tyerd Arthur Yong Young Flussen

Haden and McKinney Speak At Meetings

Habersham County civic revival gains momentum as Charles J. Haden of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce outlines apple growing and hardwood prospects. A Georgia products dinner is set for November 18 and the county will join the Habersham Chamber. Today Habersham County fair opens with remarks by Professor Andrew M. Soule and Hon. J. D. Price before a large courthouse crowd.

Clarksville Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Charles J. Haden Georgsia Chamber Comerce Georga Products Habersham

M Kinney Returns From Chatsworth Chamber Meeting

M Kinney acting secretary manager of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce returned from Chatsworth where he spoke at a Murray County Chamber of Commerce gathering. He urged broad local cooperation with the state chamber and explained the idea of Products Day. A Dalton visitors program and dinners on the 18th drew pledges of support. Local speakers from Murray county and Dalton offered commendations and urged continued statewide collaboration.

Cuxztlés D. McKinney Georgia Chamber of Comerce Chatsworth Murray County Chamber of Commerce State Chamber Georgia Hon Anderson R. Noel Steed W. W. Sampler C. N. King H. E. Nelson Alvin Jones

Slaton banquet heads Cordele Jubilee feature

Cordele Georgia November 4 special reports a Georgia banquet planned for November 11 to honor Governor and Mrs Slaton and other visitors. The entire event emphasizes Georgia made products and Georgia bred guests and staff. About 500 guests expected for a Georgia day with a home coming week from November 10 including top attractions from Knoxville and Macon fairs.

Cordele Ailver Slaton Georgia Knoxville Macon

Man Believes He Is Dead For Seven Weeks

Savannah report notes Louis Ira Watson, 47, suffered a mild insanity and thought himself dead for seven weeks. He died at a local hospital from brain disease. Police found him wandering the streets, then in the barracks where he lay motionless with arms crossed on his chest, insisting he was dead.

Savannah Louis Ira Watson Watson

Griffin-Spalding Autoists Boost County Fair

A company of about thirty Griffmites from Griffin, Georgia, will tour a dozen larger towns tomorrow to advertise Griffin Spalding County Fair. President A B Patterson will lead the boosting party and speak at stops. The fair opens Monday with elaborate preparations, new buildings, widened track, fast horses, and a diverse amusement lineup including airplane flights.

Griffin, Ga Georgia Griffin-Spalding County Griffinn A. B. Patterson The Fair Association Gay

Open Town Campaign Draws Cordele Voters

Cordele Georgia voters flock to the open town debate as city registration closes with 641 names, including 636 white and five colored. The heated municipal primary on November 12 seeks three aldermen amid sharp factional conflict over the open town issue.

Cordele Citiie

Habersham County Fair Opens to Bright Attendance

Clarksville Ga November 4 Special Fine weather greeted the opening of the Habersham county fair today. A large crowd is expected to grow. Exhibits are in place with numerous entries. Apple and corn displays and poultry show praised. Speakers included Dr A W Soule Athens and Hon J D Price Atlanta this afternoon. Next speakers include L Hazen Southern Farming editor and Dr L G Hardaman Commerce.

Clarksville Habersham A. W. Soule Athens J. D. Price Atlanta

Southern May Buy Florida East Coast Railroad

Macon Ga November 4 Special Information from an official source says the Southern Railway Company plans to take over the Florida East Coast railroad from Jacksonville to Key West built by H M Flagler Progress in negotiations reaches an appraisal The Florida East Coast line would be operated from Macon as part of the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad J B Munson would become general manager of the Florida East Coast The consolidation would place a southern head guiding a direct New York to Key West route

Macon Southern Raailway Company Fiorida East Coast Railroad H. M. Flagler Jacksonville Key West Fla Florida East Coast Line Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad Jadsonville J. B. Munson Georgia Southern and Florida Florida East Coast Southern Railway New York Atlanta Atlants and West Point Railway Company Columbus Columb New Taos New Ai Hf Bini West Pt Entra of Georgia Depar Tom Thomarvilte Savannas Albany Savannah Albay Fecksonvilis Southern E Eailway South B'ham New Pek Chicago Wash'ton Veport Riham Ft. Valley Poceoa Richmond Chatin’ga Heflin Kung City Aim Brunsw'k Chatte'ga Ft. Val New Y'K Chatta'ga Chario Tocca Brunaw Vatley Chatta‘ga Wash Kan City Coumb’s Jack'le

Woman and child die in Savannah gas tragedy

Savannah November 4 Mrs Alberine Mock a Western Union bookkeeper killed herself and her 11 year old daughter Albertine at 211 Gordon Street West. A note said she tired of life due to hard work. A coworker found the bodies together in bed, the mother apparently holding the child after turning on the gas. A son, recently jailed in Jacksonville for stealing a freight ride, weighed on her mind.

Savannah Alberiine Mock Western Union Telegraph Company Lfe Albertine Gordon Street West Mack Sundnnan Atlanta Jacksonville

Slaton to Speak at Dawson Fair Opening

Dawson Ga November 4 Special Terrell county fair opens tomorrow morning with good prospects. finishing touches put up many exhibits in order and amusements ready Governor Slaton will speak at 11 o clock in the court room to a large southwest Georgia audience The fair runs through Friday The Great Metropolitan street carnival also visits Dawson drawing hundreds

Dawson Terrell County Slaton Southwest Georgia

Atlanta Real Estate Auctions Highlight City Growth

The article details a public sale before the courthouse door where the W. A. Hemphill property at Marietta and Foundry sold for about 118,600 dollars. Front foot prices ranged from 195 to 845, with a peak of 700 for the corner at Marietta and Foundry. Additional items note leases and theater deals on Peachtree and Whitehall streets, plus Spring Street modernization plans. It mentions Desmukes Man's Hat store leasing 41 Peachtree for ten years at 7,000 dollars annually and the Lanier theater lease purchase by A Murray for 1,600 monthly rent, with plans to redevelop. Details of Spring Street improvement committees and land purchases along the proposed extension to Brookwood are also reported.

Atlanta W. A. Hemphill Marietta and Foundry Streets W. & A Railroad Mdadwin P Marietta Street Constituton Peachtree Street Atlanta Floral Company Desmukes Man's Hat Desmukes Nashville St. Louis Whiteball A.murray Alamo Moving Picture Theater Lanier Theater Whitehills Street Eugene V. Haynes Jewelry Company Murray Broad Street Dr. Connally Whitehall and Alabama Streets Alamo Sin Management Lis Spring Street Council Chamber J. R. Smith Twentty Lie Fourteenth Street E. G. Black T. L. Winn Black Springe Street Brookwood Mr. Black Sixteenth Cherry College Park Forrest George Adair W. B. Lowa Castleberry Street Joseph Mynatt Ralph O. Cochran J. T. Jordan J. W. Jordan Forrest Road Georgia IMS Whitehall Etreat Conner Mitchell Trammoell Dunwody's M. T. Mitchell Windsor Street A. Clayton Co City Hal Morrison Peachtrea Street Althend Bld Medlack Gordon and Lee W. Peachtrea Howard Marshall's Scott Henderson Forrest Avenue Wee West Peachtree Ivy FRY Millinery W. Mitchell Street George Brync Austell South America Mra. M Washita Avenue South Pryor Street W. J. Parker White Plains Cain A. J . Grayton Whitehall St Whitehall Mitchell Luckte Street Chitls Astiruggist Or HMM Co

Real estate and sales in Atlanta suburbs plot growth

Williams and Orme streets transfers total 27 500 steadily building a high class subdivision. Major sales include 606 Ponce de Leon avenue and 151 Myrtle street, with agency openings and court house door estate transfers across College Park and Castleberry street areas.

John B. Daniel Mary A. O'Donnell Ponce de Leon Avenue Barnett J. N. Renfroe H. M. Daniel Sol Wiseberg Myrtte Gheey

Lost and found notices from Georgia decisions

A finder of lost goods who, having means of knowing the rightful owner, may be punished for simple larceny. A person who finds lost goods is liable to the rightful owner for proper care and may be reimbursed for expenses. Reward offered for 13-year-old boy missing since Monday night, November 3, from Winder, Ga. Information urged to C. P. Simpson, Hoschton, Ga. Continued on next.

Georgia Ada Stoy Simpson C. P C. P. ‘Simpson, Winder, Ga BR. Fld Hoschton, Ga

Help Wanted Salesmen and Solicitors in Atlanta Area

Multiple job ads across Atlanta area from early 20th century papers seek male and female workers. Positions include salesmen and solicitors for fruit and produce, real estate lots near Stone Mountain, general sales agents, machine and factory dispatch roles, office and clerical work, and government clerk prospects. Some offers request references, bond, or travel. Local firms include Browder Manager Co L N Termingbide and W P Cole, among others.

Atlanta Browder- Manger Co. L. & N. Termingbide Atlante Axenta and Salseman Vrelock Temple Court Stone Mountain W. P. Cole Geodter Building Balearnen Georgia Miorida Sharp W. J. Kyre Austell Building Presner Troy Steam Laundry Houston Street

Arrival and Departure of Passenger Trains Atlanta Schedule

The Atlanta railroad timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines including Union Passenger Station. It notes varying daily and Sunday schedules, through trains and sleeping car service between Atlanta and Thomasville, and connections to Augusta Lithonia New York Covington and Nashville among others with times and destinations.

Atlanta Union Birmingham Atlantic Brunswick Warcrose Thomasvill Cordele Brunsyh Thomasville Pullman

Classified Help Wanted Listings and Removals

A dense ad page lists many help wanted notices for jobs including teachers, bookkeepers, general office staff, and government positions. It also notes removal of The Tally Stock Yards to Peters Street and Dr. Spencer R. Stone relocating to Hurt Building, with contact details and ages or salary expectations where given.

Ansley Hotel Franklin Institute Rochester N.Y Indy Empire Building Barker Peters St Gould Building Wanrtid Century Buiding Century Building Care W.fp Cote Candier Tally Stock Yards Peters Street Leonard St Walker Jersey Bell Phone Spencer R. Stone Candler

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