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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1915

Page

15

Dry bill reaches Governor Wednesday amid tax and alcohol shifts

The stalwart prohibition measure moves to Governor Harris for signature next Wednesday morning after Senate and House actions. The bill tightens liquor rules, prorates the household tax for 1942, and affects locker clubs near beer with plans to shutter several operations by May 1. The session featured committee efforts on broader development and water power aid for the South, with leadership signaling continuing debate.

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Atlanta Visitor Hear Kicks In Peace Official Tour

A visiting official of the United States government, Charles P. McClelland, toured southern cities in an official capacity. He faced questions about appraising Chinese goods and the cost of holding hearings, with rumors and legal questions tied to travel and proximity affecting where evidence would be heard. The piece notes tensions over expenses and scheduling for litigants.

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Dance Friday at the Aragon Hotel

An ornate evening at the Aragon Hotel featured Kathepoikin and Daisy Mex guiding guests including Mr and Mrs C F Davis and Miss Katherine Bich, with chaperons and attendees in pink crepe and chiffon. Lingering performers from the baristic theater later entertained with songs and dances.

Mark Yricon Hotel Wisses Kathepoikin Daisy Daisy Kexbich

Dr A M Hughlett Returns As District Presiding Elder

District Methodist leadership reshuffle lists Dr A M Hughlett as presiding elder for the Atlanta district. Dr James E Dekey named pastor of First Methodist Church of Atlanta. Several appointment moves announced by Bishop Collins Denni, with new conference evangelists created and salaries covered by the conference.

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Festival Ball Attendance Across Elbert and Habersham Circuits

The report lists churches and districts including Dalton, Elbert, Habersham, and surrounding areas preparing for Harvest Festival events. Presiding elders and supply pastors are noted for churches from Clarkesville to Rome, with multiple circuits and affiliations noted in preparations and arrangements.

Dalton Daltum Istret Tadhetter Elit Adairsville Culteun Staten Tipham Caitein Chait Flindstey Cartersuilie Tou Tegan L” Rutland Chickamauza Cuppper Hemmond Dalton Hamilton Street Speer Emervon Mot Smith Eton Oa Cliett Supply Fairmount Goter Amestan Lansburn LaFayette Rock Springs

Atlanta Council Opposes Street Paving Charter Change

Atlanta council sharply attacks a state charter amendment on street paving urging voters to reject the measure in the December 1, 1915 election. Alderman Thomson led a resolution criticizing Fulton County representatives who backed the paving provision and called for restoring the original city attorney draft to keep paving decisions with the people and city.

Atlanta Fulton County Council Fulton Iegislatme Thomson Bim Tus Counell X Fullroad

Peeler Held for Jury on Charge of Larceny

J Peeler the young man arrested Saturday night on larceny from a special train at the union depot was held to the grand jury with bond set at 290 dollars in police court Monday afternoon Rey L Browder identified the stolen suitcase as his explaining he lost two cents He said Peeler took the bag to the Henderson hotel while Browder rode a special train from Caleden to Rome for the North Georgia Methodist conference.

J . Peeler Union Depot Rey L. W Browder Peeler Henderson Hotel Caleden Rome North Georgia

Missing Atlanta Man Found in Montgomery Alabama

Atlanta detectives report Biffles, a 21 year old man missing from 21 West Peachtree Street, has been located in Montgomery Alabama. Police intend to arrange his return to Atlanta at the request of his wife who is gravely concerned.

Atlanta JS. Biffles West Peachtree Street Montgomery Ala Biffles Big Wife

1000 Birds Entered In Columbus Show

Columbus newspaper reports the fourth annual poultry show under the Columbus Poultry association began with over 200 birds on display along with the Dlove Pigeon show. Civic Improvement Week activities include Georgia Products Day, a large parade, and booster campaigns. Entries span Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia. Florence Medley presides, with Siam Wright as vice president and Charles T Cornman as judge of the chicken show. Edmund Ulrich to judge pigeons.

Columbus Columbus Poultry Association Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Kowny Mens Business Club Wether Poultrs Ehaw

Attractive New Drug Store Opens Today in Atlanta

Atlanta welcomes two new drug stores this morning with CH Cone’s Peachtree Street outlet at 61 Peachtree Street opening at 10 o clock. The store features terra cotta exterior, bright skylight interior, a white glass soda fountain, a grand two stairway, abundant show cages, and a light protected prescription department. The basement houses ice and dainties production with modern refrigerators. Cone plans frequent messenger deliveries every thirty minutes and has contracted for Judge Candlers 125 Jersey cows to supply dairy output.

Atlanta South CH Cone Drugelst Peachtree Peachtree Street Cone Atore Judge Candlers Jersey

Don Kennedy Show To Entertain 100 Employees Friday

The Don Kennedy show management will entertain 100 employees at a dinner to be held at Anstey Friday night. The event honors staff from the past season and will cap the year with their Atlanta appearance before winter quarters begin.

Don T Kennedy Anstey Atlanta

Maid of Honor Robbed by Pickpocket in Atlanta

Jonesboro maid of honor Misa Wranfred White, arriving for Harvest Festival, was robbed Monday in Terminal Station Atlanta after a brief phone call. A stranger opened the telephone booth door, then vanished. A $5 bill was missing from her purse.

Maid OF Honor Jonesboros Misa Wranfred White Atlanta Charles J. Haden Ansley Hotel

Atlanta Bids to Host Rotary Biennial Meeting in 1917

Atlanta convention officials push to bring the 1917 Rotary International biennial to the city. Five Georgia clubs Savannah Macon Augusta Rome and Atlanta have endorsed the bid. Atlanta expects Southern cities with similar clubs to follow and plans a strong showing at New Orleans when Rotary clubs gather.

Atlanta Wacon Midh Atlanta Convention Bureau Savannah Macon Augusta South New Orleine

Judge Denies Bond for Alleged Slayer

Cordele November 15 bond hearing denied for dB Warren confined in Wilcox county jail with brother Clark Warren and nephew Charles Clements. All charged with the murder of Mr. Clare Warren near Seyi on October 6. Commitments set after October 29 hearings awaiting grand jury meeting. decision delivered today by Judge George after last week’s proceedings.

Cordele Db Warren Wilcox County Clark Warren Charles Clements Clare Warren Seyi George Te ‘Grand Jurv Tudge George

Seaboard merger ratified by stockholders in Petersburg

Stockholders of the Seaboard Air Line railway representing 489,519 shares ratified agreement to merge their road with the Corona Atlantic and Western Railway. The consolidation will assume $700,260,008 in mortgage bonds. The plan also covers the issuance of bonds as part of the merger and includes the Carolina, Atlantic and Wert e line in the consolidation.

Petersburg Seaboard Air Line Corona Atlantic and Western Mortsage Consolidated Company Carolina, Atlantic and Werte

A Baby’s Birthday Celebration Prompting Careful Birth

A Baby's coming is anticipated with joy and great care is urged to ensure a happy birth. Mother's Friend, sold by all druggists, is described as valuable for easing delivery, making the mother comfortable, and helping the baby be strong and vigorous. Each bottle includes definite instructions.

Prudence of the Parson age is a sweet tale by Riley

A short reminiscence of Prudence of the Parson, a youthful, fresh fable by James Whitcomb Riley, with gentle rural charm and cherry blossom imagery.

Prudence James Whitcomb Riley

Stockholm merger ratifies acquisition of Corona Atlantic and Western

The deal ratifies the Corona Atlantic and Western purchase adding 331 miles to the Sea board Air Line system. The network extends the line up to Charleston and Savannah as part of ongoing road expansion and construction plans.

Corona Atlantic and Western Seaboard Air Line Charleston Savannah

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