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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1924

Page

19

Mrs W S Witham Dies in Atlanta Obituary Note

Mrs W S Witham senior prominent and beloved resident of Atlanta died Tuesday in Fort Wayne Minn funeral held Friday afternoon at 2 30 from her residence Bide a Wee on Peachtree Floral tributes from many friends mark the service She was daughter of J P Cochran Augusta and had lived in Atlanta 35 years She belonged to St Marks Methodist church and supported many charities She is survived by her husband W Stewart Witham Jr son Stewart Witham Jr and grandsons Stewart and Walhoun Witham

W. 8Tham Ota W. 8. Witham Fer Minn Resia J. Baker Luther Z. Rosser Drew Calhoun Junius Oglesby Gh M. Dorsey Roy Dorsey Franking Phinizy Calhoun Witham J. P. Cochran Augusta Atlanta Madame Sosnoski Athens Charleston 8. C A Ter R. T Dorsey, Jr W. Stewart Witham, Jr Stewart and Walhounitham

Veterans to Receive 25 Dollar Christmas Pension Bonus

Georgia will pay 12500 Confederate veterans a 25 dollar Christmas pension bonus. Governor Nat E. Harris announced the plan, with the pension commission and state revenue department overseeing the payments. The commissioner noted funds on hand and potential loans could cover the year, as campaigns to boost tax collections continue.

Georgia Nat E. Harri Br ‘Tate Revenue Department M. Vandiver South Alto Farium

Unclear weather outlook for Atlanta this weekend

Weather brief notes warm trend continues through today and Sunday in Atlanta despite earlier forecasts of a cold snap. Head meteorologist CF von Herr im of the United States weather service cites rain staying away and temperatures averaging around 60 degrees with possible highs near 70.

Atlanta C F von Herrim Ineal United States Terurean Ferrmann

Luncheon Report From PO Chest Team Meeting

A club luncheon held Friday at 1 a.m. featured a memo from the Commu est team and an ad by Joseph Lazear. President Danico spoke, membership drive was under way, and Seations were received. IK. Johnson, the club secretary, reported activities. Captain Wentworth P. of the Navy stores sales service association was named an active member by the committee.

Joseph Lazear Presi Danico IK. Johnson Wentworth P Sales Service Association Fyr Navy Stores

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

The ad touts Creomulsion as a twofold medicine to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs in throat and lung infections. It claims to treat chronic coughs bronchial asthma and catarrhal conditions and offers money back if relief is not achieved after proper use. It lists Creomulsion as approved by the medical fraternity and backed by a Georgia company.

Druzuision Co Atlanta

Walker Proclaims November 17 to 24 As Education Week

Governor Clifford Walker proclaims November 17 to 24 as National Education Week urging Georgians to cooperate with the Georgia literacy commission to educate adults. Judges are asked to promote adult education in grand jury charges and form county committees to mobilize public welfare groups, with a $4 scholarship aiding teaching efforts. Coca Cola funded 50 000 copies of a new text by Dr M T Brittain for the program.

Clifford Walker Georgia Georgia Literacy Commission General Assembly Coca-Cola Company M. Ti. Brittain Illiteracy Commission

Al Menah Shrine Special Train Arrives For Yaarab Event

Al Menah Temple Nash ville sends special train to Atlanta to attend Yaarab Temple dance at Ansley roof garden and a Tech Vanderbilt football game. 110 nobles and 15 ladies travel, 7:30 arrival, dance at 9, fez required with Shrine cards. Johnson County volunteers planned to tour Stone Mountain hospital trip.

al Menah Temple Nashville Yaarab Temple Ansley Roof Garden Tech Vanderbilt Charles A. Bowen Yuarub Tempdivan Union Station Shrine al Menah Atlanta Bowen Stone Mountains Scottish Rite Hospital Noble Lon Credelle Automobile Committee Noble Albert L. Duan

Weldon Leaves Shubert Organization for Love Bridge Musical

M F Weldon renowned for The Passing Show joins Love Bridge Musical Comedy as technical director for Lyme theater opening next week. He has been in Atlanta this week preparing costumes and features including Mon sieur Besticaire, with Edgar Barnett aiding his transfer from the Shuberts in 1921.

M. Francia Weldon Lee and J. J Shubert New York Lyme Theater Mr. Weldon Atlanta Monsieur Besticaire Edgar Barnett Kamena City The Shuberts Mr. Barnett Hhe Pazia Mistinguette Peach Comedienne

Mrs Joseph Morgan Buried After Prayerful Funeral

Funeral services for Airs Joseph H. Morgan 80 of 180 Spring street were held Friday at St Luke Episcopal Church Rev CG Wilcox officiated and interment followed at Oakland Cemetery Pallbearers included Dr Hugh M Loker Judge W D Fills Dr Lucian Knight Prof William Cox Rowe Price Dr Archvarr J D Simmons and W F Williams

Joseph H. Morgan 180 Spring Street Atlanta Georgia St. Luke's Epicopal Church CG. P. Wilcox Oakland Cemetery Hugh M. Loker W. D. Fills Lucian Knight Wiliam Cox Rowe Price Archvarr J. D.simmons W. F. Wiliams

O Henry Memorial Move Launched In Asheville

In Asheville North Carolina a memorial move to honor O Henry was launched with Arthur B Mantrice present. A wreath was laid on William Sydney Porter s grave and a room in the public library will house books by American and English novelists from the press.

Asheville D. C William Sidney Porter O. Henry Arthur B. Mantrice O. Heary

Walker to Lead Tax Discussions at Georgia Round Table

Governor Walker plans a round table on state taxation in Georgia to push new material for his tax revision agenda. He said he was designated to lead the effort during the conference of governors in Jacksonville next week and will depart Sunday.

Walker Georgia Jacksonville Fuego

Spanish War Veterans Face Court Over Auditorium Use

Tension between 122d Infantry Georgia National Guard and Fitzhugh Lee camp No 80 United Spanish War Veterans flares after a Friday public hearing. The city council committee delayed action pending more inquiry while both sides claim entitlement to the auditorium armory, with injunctions threatened if the guard wins the petition.

122D Infantry Georgia National Guard Councilmanic National Guard Audtorium Armory Charles Cox Barker Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Basil Stockbridge John Chalman Fitzhugh + Lee Fifth Regiment of Georgia Chatman Auditorium Committee

Vigoroux Found Guilty in French Court

Paris November 11 Jean Vigoroux a New York representative for late art dealer Joseph Demotte was found guilty of breach of trust after days on trial The jury cited extenuating circumstances and he was sentenced to one month in jail a 25 franc fine and 3775 dollars in damages to the Demotte family The verdict did not accept that spurious antiques were made by Demotte and seen as vindication of American purchasers judgment

Paris Associated Press Jean Vizoraux New York Joseph Demotte Assizes Vigoroux United States Demotte

New Cream Liberates Chlorine for Colds

New Haven Connecticut November 14 Chlorine gas treatment for colds was described at a Connecticut eye ear nose and throat specialists convention. C G Spalding former Yale medical school lecturer spoke of a cream containing a chemical that gradually releases chlorine in a nonirritating form and kills bacteria in the nose and throat.

New Haven Conn Connecticut C. G. Spalding Leaturer Yale Medical School

Orme Addresses City Club On Real Estate Bonds

A. J. Orme vice president of the Atlanta Trust company explained bonding large structures during a City Club weekly luncheon in the Piedmont hotel gray room. Joel Hunter, club president, presided at the meeting.

A. J. Orme Atlanta Trust Company City Club Piedmont Hotel Joel Hunter Club

Supreme Court Judgments In Ware Flora Wilkes Cherokee Candler

A consolidated report lists judgments from several counties including Ware Flora Madison Morgan Wilkes Cherokee and Candler Superior Courts. Decisions show reversals in Landrum Arnold and other matters with executors Fowler et al and dismissals in Rogers v Slate.

Orr v. James Ware Graham’ Titte Powsll Smith & Goldstein Hlalork & Bratork T. A. Weed F .Memors Wilson & Bennett Warker & Parker Parke Need & Garrett Landrum Flora City Bale FW Copet Tota Famp Davis Plainiff Harris Mayor and Councll Madison Spears Morgan Superior Court Park EH George E R Lambert Anderson & Wood Hughey Et All Arnold Wilkes Superior Court Hurley Colles Colic Horace Frank Holden Palajutte Fowler Cherokee Superior Court Blair Hob Moss Wiley Loose Leaf Company Vy

Court of Appeals of Ga Judgment Affirmed in Bank of Lumpkin Case

Court of Appeals of Georgia affirms judgment in Bank of Lumpkin versus Farmers State Bank et al. with judges Hammond Titus Dekle and others noted. Attorneys appear for plaintiff and defendant in error while other parties and firms are listed in appearance notes.

Bank of Lumpkin Farmers State Bank Stewart Aiperice Court Lotve D. Burch Strange v Fred T.lanter Claxton Hardware I. Trenge Oma Imerror Siullet

Leginska bars fat singers from her new Berlin opera

Berlin November 14 The American pianist and conductor Ethel Leginska premieres a new opera with the Tetraz zinis Destinis and Leo Slezaks in the orchestra and the Pickfords Talmadges and Valentinos on stage. Leginska rejects star power in acting, insisting on capable actors and singers.

Berlin Tetrazzinis Destinis Leo Slezaks Ait Pickfords Talmadges Valentinos Ethel Leginska New York Miss Legnska Munich London Paris

County to Build New Filton County High School

The county school board approved Bries for the Washington street Woodward avenue site and authorized immediate purchase of a $150,000 high school. Block-sized property costs $89,009 with $45,000 to be paid to Beallpark and $44,000 for adjoining property. A modern building will be bid now, with work starting upon award. A 10 mill tax was voted to fund site and construction. The present Whitehall Street facility lacks adequate playground and facilities.

Filton County High School Washington Street Woodward Avenue Brown Place Beallpark Whitehall Street Trinity Avenue

Bishop Darlington to Preach Sunday in Atlanta

Bishop A. V. W. Darlington of the West Virginia conference will arrive in Atlanta today to preside over the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He will preach Sunday morning at Park Street Methodist Church.

A. v. W. Darlington West Virginia Atlanta North Georgia Methodist Episcopal Church, South Darlington Park Street Methodist Church

Cudahy Managers Finish Conference

Two day meeting of Cudahy Packing managers from the southeastern territory was held to discuss general business conditions and plan the year. T. D. Body of Atlanta presided and reports from Georgia and Florida agencies signaled a bright outlook for the coming year with attendees from Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee and Florida cities.

Cudahy Packing Company Southeastern T. D. Body Atlanta Bright Greenville A. J. Buist Jacksonville G. E B. Robertson Macon J. H. Boman Montgomery A. L. Wesson Savannah C. W. Brown Tampa D. Irwin

Damages Denied to Man Hurt After Strike Settlement

The Georgia court of appeals ruled Friday that corporations bear no liability for damages to workers following a strike settlement. Stanfield, employed by Seaboard Air Line during the August September 1922 strike, was promised protection at work. After settlement and removal of threats, he sustained injuries and the court denied his damages claim.

Georgia Court of Appeals Stanfield Seaboard Air Line Railway

Southland Changes Schedule In Train Times

Effective Sunday November 16 the Southland Fast Florida train will depart Atlanta at 9 20 p m instead of 10 40 p m. On the same date the Dine Flyer all Pullman train leaving Atlanta at 6 50 p m will be extended through to Miami Florida Central of Georgia Railway

Florida Atlanta Miami Central of Georgia Railway

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