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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1915

Page

3

Prizes Awarded at Southeastern Fair Livestock Show

Thousands visited the Southeastern Fair at Lakewood as Hereford prize winners were unveiled. Judges J. W. Van Natta of Lafayette Indiana and C. A. Tow of Norway Iowa praised the exhibition as the finest yet in the South. Awards highlighted bull classes with top prizes of 50 dollars and multiple entries from Kentucky Indiana Mississippi and Georgia. The pig trout and domestic products displays drew heavy attention with a large Can ning Club and nailwork sections showcasing extensive entries. The fair runs through Wednesday to Friday with ongoing exhibits across agricultural products poultry and crafts.

Lakewood J. W van Natta Lafayette Indiana C. A. Tow Norway Iowa South United States Gay Lad E. W. Taylor, Jr Frankfort Beau Fairfax W. T. McCray Kentland Ind Britisher, Jr Gliner Bros Eminence McCray Fairfax W. J. Davis Jackson Misa Imperial Fairfax Red Pebble Stock Farm Ashburn Progressive J. J. Early Baring Beau Rover Anderson Farms Marietta British Baron Giber Bros Beau Derfection W. J. Florence Powder Springs Harris Prince Buris Vernet King W J Davis Miss Letham Fairfax Superior Fairfax Hal Round Roya Corn Club Athens Hove Butchers’ Iit Afr Dow Magor Downmes Ayat Magon Tasnn Butchers Kit Iy Hema Leroice Livy Dowdle Mre Ressu Asrls Goys HE Stockbridge William Lawson Peel Dc. T. Fuller

Detectives Refuse to Name Informers in Whisky Case

Recorder George F. E. Johnson ruled detectives may not disclose their informant. A. J. Slatten and John Couch faced charges of running a bind tiger after two barrels of whisky were found at the Pryor hotel. Couch admitted ownership but hid the liquor. he was fined 200 and bound over. Slatten’s case was dismissed.

George FE. Johnsom A. J. Slatten Pryor Hotel Pryor and Alabama John Couch Couch Laiming Recorder Secret Service Department of Police Slatten

Strict Enforcement of Prohibition Laws Urged by Judge George

Cordele Georgia November 16 Judge W F George urged strict enforcement of prohibition laws before the Crisp County grand jury. He blamed lukewarm citizen support and a hostile faction for weak enforcement while calling for continued efforts to apply the tougher laws. He suggested removing violators from juries and, in rare cases, placing offenders on the chain gang to deter violations.

George Cordele Crisp County W. F. George Judge George Iaw

Railroad Exhibit Cars Showcase Agricultural Progress

The Munhville to Chattanooga line displays farm development driven by the railroad with experimental demonstration farms. Visitors will tour industrial department cars featuring tobacco, wheat, millet, oats, hay, alfalfa, fruits, produce, pottery and tile, canning club products, and corn. An exhibit on noxious weeds with seventy weed varieties explains identification and control methods.

Munhville Chattanooga

Boy Recorder Helps Boy Return Home

A grateful widow in Phenix City writes Recorder Johnson to say her son George has arrived home safely. The recorder dismissed the idle and loitering charge, arranged to return the boy to his mother, and gave him a dollar for food. The mother thanks him, praying for blessings.

Recorder Johnson Carrie Carmichael Phenix Ala George Recorder

Eubanks Killed by Falling Timber on Georgia Plantation

Dublin Georgia November 18 A B Eu banks a prominent businessman was killed on his plantation this morning when a stick of timber fell on his head. He was supervising repairs to his farm buildings.

Dublin A. B. Eubanks

Georgia convention on road program advances plans for state highway commission

About 200 county commissioners and engineering experts gathered for the joint meeting of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia and the conference of road and street builders. Wednesday featured many speakers led by Clark Howell and Aldine Chambers as discussions focused on establishing a state highway commission in Georgia. The session, held at the Kimball house, included a luncheon and the selection of officers for the 1936 convention.

Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Conference of Georgia School of Technology Kimball House Commissioners’ Association Georgia Clark Howell The Constitution Dixie Highway Association J. B Pennybacker Bureau of Road Economics United States Government Mosea Wright Board of Floyd County W. T Anderson Dizie Highway Association Aldine Chambers Atlanta C. 8. Turner Dades County H. 8. Eubanks United States Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering R. Davison Charles M Strahan University of Georia M. G. Homes University of South Carolina W. Tom Winn Association Etresta Georgia Tech

A M E Conference to Meet in Macon Georgia

The Macon annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church convenes at Turner Tabernacle in Macon with Reverend Griggs presiding and Bishop J. S. Flipper of Atlanta to lead. Delegates will be elected for the quadrennial general conference next May. Reverend Fountain of Morris Brown College is a leading episcopal candidate. other officials and stewards help guide the gathering. A committee may seek approval to sell 490 of 632 acres near Macon to fund school needs, while readings on Washington and school support accompany funeral plans for Wednesday.

Macon DME Turner Tabernacle Hey Griggs Flipper Atlanta W. A Fountain Morris Brown College Episcopal Rev L .H. Smith Georgia Coa. Wingheld TM King Ww. G. Gaines LH Smmth JS. Hamilton Maton Washington

Boy Scouts Aid At Georgia Harvest Festival Parade

Atlanta Boy Scouts from ten troops assist police and harvest festival officials in managing crowds during the Georgia Harvest festival. Scouts operate at terminals, depots, Five Points, and festival HQ with messengers and patrols. A tent at Grady monument bears a Lost Children banner as Scout masters Bayne Gibson and others oversee units.

Atlanta Georgia Atalanta Union Five Points W. MI. Mayo Grady Monument Marietta Bayne Gibson D. M. Reeves S. Swillting Lynne No Linton Johnson Bakcer

Macon Real Estate Firm Expands to Atlanta Offices

A major Macon firm, Charles H. Cone Realty Company, Inc, relocates to Atlanta with offices on the second floor of the Fetter building. The company will operate a general real estate business in Atlanta, citing improving prospects and a spring upturn in local realty activity.

Macon Charles HW Cona Resity Company, Inc Feterg Atlanta Cone

Georgia Chamber to Publish Motorway Book for Drivers

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce plans to issue a motorway book with accurate road information for motorists. Letters to county clerks and leading drivers have been sent, aiming to publish by December 1, with strong support from the automobile community.

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Boards of County Commissioners

Fulton Grand Jury Indicts Atlanta Doctor in Two Assault Cases

Dr Ira Birdsong an Atlanta physician is indicted by the Fulton county grand jury on two counts of assault with intent to murder. He forfeited a $1000 bond and is reported to be in Mexico.

Fulton County Ira Birdsong Atlanta Birdsong Mexico

Norrell Dies by Carbolic Acid in Augusta Hotel

Augusta Ga November 16 Special C P Norrell son of W E Norrell Blythe Ga bank cashier drank carbolic acid at a local hotel to end his life. He was about 36 years old. The funeral was held from a private chapel this morning with Rev Howard T Cree officiating.

Augusta C. P. Norrell W. EB. Norrel Blythe Tige Howard T. Cree

Civil Service Exam Draws 25 Applicants in Eastman

In Eastman Georgia on November 16, twenty five residents sought the United States civil service examination for rural carrier on Route FD No. 2. The position, previously held on a temporary basis by W D Wright after Eugene Connelly’s removal, drew notable local interest in Dodge County.

Eastman Dodge County United States Civil Service W. D. Wright Eugene Connelly

Shaw Play Suppressed by Censor at Abbey Theater

London reports the censor has suppressed Bernard Shaw's new play O Flaherty V C for production at Dublin's Abbey Theatre. The decision ends plans for the play's opening and blocks its Dublin debut in the current season.

Shaw London Bernard Shaw O'Flaherty Abbey Theater Dublin

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