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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1913

Page

11

Owensby White wedding announced in Greensboro

The marriage of Muss Irene Owensby of Treenaboro North Carolina to Mr Charles W. White of Atlanta took place October 25 in Greensboro. The couple recently settled in a home on Stewart Avenue.

Social Gathering Updates and Club Activities

A detailed social report describes guests in elegant gowns at a reception with white brocade outfits and feathered hats. It notes Miss Latham assisting, a Drama League reading of The Piper by Josephine Preston Peabody, and upcoming Missionary Rally Day across Georgia churches with women leading services. It also mentions Tidwell Harte nuptial plans, Players Club meeting, and a History class gathering highlighting Graceful social pages.

Drama League Joague Georgian Terrace Caroline Cobb Josephine Preston Peabody Cambridge Mr. Peabody Stratford London

Meetings of Atlanta Eastern Star Chapter 57

Atlanta Chapter No 57 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its last business meeting for the year on November 28, 1918 at Masonic Temple. All members are asked to assemble promptly at 7 o clock. Initiation and refreshments will be served. All sister chapters are invited to meet with us.

Atlanta Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Paul Drane Injured By Southern Train

Paul Drane an engineer boarding at 606 Ridgewood Avenue was severely injured last night while alighting from a cut of treight at the Fowler Street crossing of the Southern tracks. A Southern train struck him, hurling him several feet. He landed on his right elbow, dislocating the joint, and suffered a severe scalp wound. Diane was taken to a local hospital. Attending physicians said he was not fatally injured.

Federal Court in Gainesville to Hear Sessions Next Week

The federal court, in Gainesville, eastern division, northern district, will hear sessions next week. Judge Newman, U S District Attorney Hooper Alexander and staff, U S Marshal Howard Thompson, clerk John Dean, and assistants will preside in the Hall Idets courthouse because the federal building cannot accommodate court purposes. The arrival of two federal courts in the city is expected to spur a larger federal facility.

Gainesville United States Court Newman United States District Hooper Alexander United States Howard Thompson Gly John Dean Steward Seputy Traihesville Hallidets

Examination for Herdsman in Fifth District Opens

Secretary Jennings of the civil service commission for the fifth district announces an open competitive herdsman examination for men only on December 10. The goal is to create eligibles for a vacancy in the animal industry bureau of agriculture, with assignment to Beltsville, Maryland. Applicants need knowledge of breeding operations, herd keeping, milk records, and use of the Babcock test to obtain a certificate.

Jennings Civil Solice Commission Atlanta Federal Building Bureau of Animal

Dorsey Elected Mayor of Athens in Primary

In Athens the primary election results show W F Dorsey elected mayor without opposition for a two year term starting January. The vote followed in each ward with aldermen named including Tuft St Dudley Vincent Mathews Hugh Price Hinston and Hush I Gorden Jr.

Athens Spe- Diabi Dorsey Ruwe Ward Tuft St. Dudley Vincent Mathews Hugh Price Hinston Hush Gorden Jr

Notable Notre Dame Lady Promises Home Rheumatism Cure

A Notre Dame lady offers a home treatment claimed to cure rheumatism muscular and joint pains, neuralgia and backache without climate change. She states the simple discovery purges uric acid from blood, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood and improves vitality, inviting readers to write for proof to Mrs M Summers Box Notre Dame Ina ady.

Mrs M Summers Box Notre Dame Ina Ady

Advertise for a Used Piano in Constitution Want Ad

A concise want ad urges readers to buy a used piano of solid make rather than a new low quality instrument. The note emphasizes value and reliability, and invites responses from those with a suitable instrument for sale.

Denny and Smith clash in North Georgia conference

Elberton Ga November 21 The North Georgia conference in session witnesses Bishop Candler opposing any name change to the church The vote 216 to 52 keeps the name Methodist Episcopal church south The day also features a heated exchange between Bishop Denny and Prof Rembert G Smith over timing of delegate elections and resolutions Education and charity appeals draw funds as Rev J D Hammond appeals for aid to education of the negro race, and a large donation is made The conference receives new full connection for several young ministers and a large entering class for admission to the ministry, with Denny delivering the class address The morning session honors Asbury Remounting Brotherhood and discusses clergy appointments and retirements

Elberton North Georgia Candler Atlanta Ang Collins Denny Rembert G Smith Emory College J D Hammond Paine College Augusta Asbury Remounting Brotherhood J D Turner Burgess Denny Tishop Denny W. W Watkins W Stephens H A_ fendrix J. O Pets T Rar Purner Lo Hagan Methodist Episcopal Church, South Methodist Episcopal Church of America Smith Bishop Trenny Rembert Smith Dmory College Mission Fields Dean Tamenow Bishop Denny General Conference Froresger Smith Education Beward Education Board Jones Ettlese of Bishops Carnegie Wo Smith H L Harms Methodist Episcopal Church Wesley Memorial Enterprises I. N Goss Baptist Church Rev Goss M. A. Ragsdale L W_Neff W J. Smith A J. BH. Barton J W Davis H. O Green H. L. Thompson J M Dillard C. N Grenade FG. Spearman Gray J. Wooten Claude Hendrix G White

Methodist Conference Brings Readmission and Banquet Plans

The conference resumes work with Rev. Charles M. Lapham readmitted upon request and Rev. A W Williams, a forty seven year member, present. Dr H M DuBose, social leader, hosts California club at Turner Hall banquet, inviting California alumni and listed ministers. Afternoon boards and cabinets prepare year end appointments. Sunday services across Hibertan churches feature eminent preachers including Bishop Collins Denny and Rev J B Robins.

Charles M. Lapham A.W. Williams Williams DuBose H. M. DuBose St. John Church Augusta First Church Atlanta California Turner H. C Christian J. 8. Jenkins J. F Davis H. F. Branham H. Simon W. L. Pierce B. H. Greene R. P. Wilson W. A. Barris T. J. Branson E H Rachmes Nashville Methodist Mission Board Church Extension Board F. McMurray Louisville Extension Board Asbury Remounting Brotherhood First Methodist Collins Denny J B Robins First Baptist Church J M Moore Frank Siler First_Presbyterian church S R. Belk J.S Gordon Street Methodist Church G W Tumlin George D Stone St Mary's Colored Methodist Hiscoal Church R L. Campbell

Warm discussion at a. m. e. conference

Cordele Georgia November 21 Special At the AM E conference Rev John Harmon pleaded to supplicate Presiding Elder WC Gaines of Batonton district and Esshop H M Turner urged leniency as Rev Gaines though feeble had done much good. Resolutions by Dis W D Johnson and L A Townsley celebrated the fifty year nomination in Georgia. Conference votes to Sparta for next session in November 1914.

Cordele John Harmon WC Gaines Batonton H M Turner Gaines Forsyth [Austrict Flipper C C Cargile W D. Johnson L A Townsley Georgia Sparta F C Crayton Macon C J Jones F R Bodle L H Smith Norman Atlanta Union Mutual Ben Hanford Henry M Turner A S&s. Jackson E W A. Fountain

Cairo Fire Destroys Warehouse and Syrup Stock

A Cairo Ga fire at 1 a m destroyed the Iron warehouse of Messrs Thom as and G A Wight in the warehouse district. The Garner-Blakley company of Atlanta used it as branch syrup canning quarters. Loss estimated 5000 to 6000 dollars with no insurance. Cotton seed hay and empty syrup cans were also lost. Local fire department prevented wider damage to the east side of the city. Cause undetermined.

Cairo Thomas G A Wight Garner-Blakley Company Atlanta Paulk-Wight Company Grady County

Cordele Locker Club Manager Indicted

Cordele Ga November 2 special Indictments by Crisp County grand jury allege E Bausey a known white man of Cordele is charged with vagrancy and violation of the state prohibition law He was arrested yesterday and released on bonds totaling 860 The manager of a locker club operating as the Commercial club in Cordele for months a raid last March seized beer and liquor The prohibition charge centers on alleged liquor sales to non members of the club

Cordgje Crisp County E Bausey Cordelo Commercial Club Causey

Governor Slaton To Visit Americus

Governor John M Slaton will be the guest of honor at the cornerstone ceremonies for the new Americus and Sumter county hospital in Americus Georgia. The date will be announced by the hospital association and arranged for Gov Slaton’s convenience. The cornerstone will be laid with Masonic honors and invites extended to the Grand Lodge of Georgia officers and local lodges of the Third Congressional district.

Americus John M Slaten Americus and Sumter County Hospital Ladies of the Hospital Association Slaton Gcreaty Ly Grand Ludge of Georgia Third Congressional District Wih Americus Lodges

Chicagoan given two year term for post office break in

Richard McGovern, a Chicagoan, was sentenced in federal court to two years in the Atlanta Penitentiary and a $100 fine after pleading guilty to breaking into the Silver Creek post office. Harry Osborne received one year and a day. Both had just been released from the Floyd County chain gang for a prior store robbery.

Rome Atlanta Richard McGovern Newman Federal Silver Creek Harry Osborne Ployd County

McCombs Sees Finish of Progressive Party

Washington November 21 William E McCombs Democratic National Committee chairman after a conference with President Wilson announced the Republican party would be the principal opponent of the Democrats in 1916 The GOP strength in recent elections sharpens a belief that progressives may fuse with either major party and that the 1916 race will center on the Democratic Republic battle He conferred with Doremus of Michigan on cooperation between congressional and national committees and said he seeks no public office and will remain active in politics pending the White House wedding and cabinet talks

Washington William E. McCombs Democratic National Committee Wilson Repubican Democratic Party McCombs New York Doremus Michigan Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Francé National Committee National McReynolds White House

Plan Permanent Fund for Needy Ex-Slaves in Athens

In Athens on November 21, by suggestion of Colonel H. C. Tuck, an attorney, a movement starts for a permanent fund to aid worthy and needy ex-slaves locally. The effort aims to spread south to care for loyal former slaves overlooked after emancipation, many now out of work and without friends.

Athens H. C Tuck South Times

Proctor Moderates Georgia Congregationalist Session

Macon Georgia November 21 Special The colored Congregationalists of Georgia meet with Rev H H Proctor of Atlanta as moderator Rev S A Paris of Marietta delivered the annual sermon on The Power of the Holy Spirit Mayor Bridges Smith sent a welcome letter. Delegates travel from across the state to emphasize church efficiency.

Macon Colored Congregationalists of Georgia H H Proctor Atlanta S A Paris Marietta Bridges Smith

Nashville Man Shot by Chief of Police in Georgia

Nashville Georgia November 21 Special Monday night Chief of Police Rhoden tried to arrest Horace Avera who was drunk Avera drew a revolver and fired twice at Rhoden The chief shot Avera in the lap as he ran Rhoden then shot Avera in the hand A warrant for assault with intent to murder was sworn out and Avera jailed Also a Rome Georgia girl injured in motorcycle accident Mattie Bankston Lin Dale pupil was run over and seriously hurt by Edward Salmon of Rome The machine knocked her down but she will recover.

Nashville Rhoden Horace Avera Avera Rome Mattie Bankston Lindale Public School Edward Salmon

Rally Day at West Point Missionary Women Observes Sunday

West Point Georgia observes Rally Day on Sunday November 21 with missionary societies of the Methodist church hosting appropriate services. Morning and evening programs will be held by the various branches of the societies.

Churches of the Georgia Woman’s Missionary Society Missionary Rio Sue Bennett Ruth Hargrove Key West West Point West_ Point Missionary Women of the Methodist Church Missionary Societies

Woman's tonic Cardui hailed after life threat'ning illness

Ridgely Tenn Mrs Jenne Estes credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with lifting her from a months long illness to health gained 15 pounds and renewed energy after false hopes from other medicines. She urges other weak women to try Cardui and notes government advisory material available from Chattanooga Medicine Co.

Ridgely, Tenn Cardus Jenne Estes Cardu Caraul Logics Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanoogs, Tenn

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Mrs. Flowers Harry Cutter Bridge Arthur Flowers Miss Langford Langton West End Clare Langford Mrs Langford Misa Langford Annie Laurie Langford Henry Wing RK Lowry Minnia Cole Langford Yancey Mis Joseph Raime Piedmont Robert Yancey Yas Thune Raine John Miller Ruth Wing Mase Dorothy Judkins Virgina Thomas B Felder Wilsonia Leonard Phinizy Lucien Cocke Viremia Albert Howell Felder Conklin Charles A Conklin Walter Baker & Co. Ltd Dorchester Mass Keely Beauty Roger Mrs Conklin Nice Miss Latham Barry Stearns Frank Meador James Fuley W H Kiser M R Wilkinson George M Brown Percival Sneed Tidwell-Harte E Tidwell Willie Mfay Harry G Harte Avon Avenue Players’ Era of Atlanta Felter T Burke Gaisworth Paul Drane Southern Federal Court In W. F. Dorsey Notre Dame Laby Telephone Denny and North, Georgia Cordele Locker Club M'Combs Progressive Party Proctor Ridgely Lady Am Cme M Ede Auda Letsy Puachi ERO Alaga Alabama-Georgia Syrup Company Mery, Alabama
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