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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1915

Page

3

Winter visitors hosted by New York figures in Decatur

Residents report a sequence of seasonal guests visiting Decatur for winter hosting obligations. Elizabeth Knox of Richmond Virginia travels with Miss Lilan Smith on Fifteenth Street, while Mr and Mrs tt Alston and their son Ott Jr visit the area as part of a noted social circuit centered around city dignitaries and local hosts.

Plizabeth Knox Richmond Lilan Smith Alston Ott Jr

Local Social Roundup From Clayton and Nearby Communities

A collection of social notes from Clayton Alabama and nearby towns detailing visits and guests. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Trank O Headhey hosting relatives in Clayton, Mrs C M Heene returning from Dubuque and Rockwell City, Mrs Sidney Edmonds entertained by Miss Marion Peat in Canton Georgia, and Mrs John O Dunwods returning home to Wacon after a week with relatives. Also mentioned are Mr W Lew Clark’s family at Langdale, Thomas Lanier’s return to West Point after Harvest Festival week, and upcoming social events at the Williamson and Driving Club residences with bridge and tea dances planned and guest lists noted.

C M Heene Dubuque Rockwell City Caldwell Baltimore Sidney Edmonds Wile Edwards Canton Marion Peat HA Walton John O Dunwods Wacon W Lew Clark Phil Cook Langdale Ala Thomas Lanier West Point DC Williamson Margaret Ruth Dena Boulevard Circle Wiss Puth Lailande Mirremgzham Mra Hoyt Ars Nirs Eugene Hartington Tam Bridge Bedford Place Robert Martin

Parent Teacher club to meet December at school auditorium

The Staten Island Parent Teacher club unites the November and December gatherings and will meet in the school auditorium on Wednesday December 1 at o'clock. A full attendance is desired with an interesting address. all mothers of the school are invited. The Atlanta Woman Suffrage League meets Wednesday at Carnegie Library at 2 o'clock, with Mrs Pa-Fene Mitchell presiding.

Staten Parent Teacher Club Atlanta Carnegie Library Pa- Fene Mitchell

Official Inspection of Electa Chapter Honored by Mrs Mary Lo Askew

The oldest Electa Chapter in the state will host an official inspection by Mrs Mary Lo Askew worthy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. A special program is planned and all Atlanta and visiting members are invited to attend.

Mary Lo Order of the Dastorm Star Tleeta Order Askew Atlanta Order of the Eastern Star Amviterd

Combs Named Assistant U S Attorney in Georgia Suit

Gordon M Combs has been appointed as assistant United States attorney for the fifth district to assist Hooper Alexander in the government’s condemnation suit preparing to establish a reservation in northeast Georgia. He assumed duties Tuesday.

Hooper Alexander United States Fifth District North East Georgia Gordon M Combs United States Department of Agricultuwre

Alabama White Way Petition Gains Backers for Street Lighting

Property owners along Alabama Street back a plan to install white lights from Forsyth to Central Avenue. Merchants expect improved rental values and traffic, with about 60 percent frontage already signed. Community leaders Mr Otts and Robert P. Qt coordinate the petition as work resumes after years of stalled efforts due to owners’ refusals.

Alabame Street Forsyth Street Central Avenue Alabama Pobett P Qt George Walker Clab Alabama Street Otts Sal Sy

Chatham Man Becomes Ill on Floor of House

Representative Shruptrine of Chatham County suffered a sudden illness on the floor of the house yesterday morning as he spoke about increasing the appropriations for the University of Georgia. A physician’s quick care prevented a worse outcome and he was moved to his room at the Piedmont hotel where he recovered enough to resume his seat, his friends reporting.

Shruptrine Chat m County Fover Appra Priatrano University of Georgia Liedmont

Union Services By Methodists Planned At Wesley Memorial

The Methodist churches of the city will hold union services at Wesley Memorial church Thursday morning at 8 o clock. The Thanksgiving sermon will be preached by Bishop Warren A Candler. A varied program of music has been arranged. The public is warmly invited to attend.

Wesley Memorial Warren

Seedhouse Fire Destroys Augusta Plant In 6-Hour Blaze

Augusta Ga November 23 Fire destroyed the seed house of the Interstate Cotton Oil Company, a branch of the Southern Cotton Oil Company. Four hundred forty four bushels of cotton seed were stored there. Logs on stock, machinery and buildings place loss at 275000 with about 150000 insured. Fire raged from 2:30 to 8:30 pm, salvage on seed expected to be significant. The remaining buildings on the site were not endangered.

Augusta Interstate Cotton 01 Company Southern Cotton On Company

Funeral of Mrs DuBose This Afternoon

The funeral for Mrs Cina Jaman ba DuBose wife of H R DuBose of the Chamberlin Johnson DuBose company will be held at 3 oclock this afternoon from the Brookwood residence on Peach Tree road. Rev Richara Orme will officiate. Mrs DuBose 25, active in social service and church work, left a wide circle of friends. She is survived by her husband, four sons, a daughter, two sisters in law, and other relatives. The Chamberlin Johnson DuBose company will observe funeral arrangements afterward.

Cina Jaman Ba Bose H R DuBose Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Company Brookwood Peach Tree Road Richara Orme Linn North DuBose DuBose Wis Atlanta Worth Avenue Shadrach Inman Dandridge Town Tersild Tra Highlands Vrs Dufose Thire James Rembertietnose Birmingham Samuel Hugh Dubose Chambtrinn Wiss Katherine byGose Iteli Dennie Gamain Hugh Tinman Mra Semuel Inman Tutal Mr DuBose Chamberlin Tohnson Lulcse

September Trade Balance Shows Decline in Imports

The September trade balance reports a favorable figure of 149 440 796 with imports and exports fluctuating. Imports of gold and silver reached 41 799 while exports rose to 2613 Wy with a notably higher value in September 1914. Georgia district totals show imports at 932 770 and exports at 4448 900, compared to 167 231 and 893 16 in September 1914.

Ini Indi Wilver Georgia Customs “District

Warden Shot by Guard in Kentucky Prison

C. B. Gilmore, warden at Moulin County Prison, was shot and critically wounded by guard White Naples after a confrontation following news that two white inmates had escaped. Naples opened fire with a shotgun, wounding Gilmore with a likely mortal injury and was rushed to treatment at Moulin.

Moulin Galmore County Conmet Wardar O Naples Cilmora Gilmore

Federal officers seize green fruit tied to premature citrus shipments

Speculators in Atlanta and other points have pushed premature shipments of grapefruit and oranges, prompting seizures by government agents. Inspector Louis Marks reports Florida growers shipped little fruit so far, with 47 cars seized or confiscated nationwide. Crates now fetch 35 to 50 dollars, and prices may rise as the season starts. Ten consumers have been duped by prematurely picked fruit.

Atlanta Vr Marka

Invitations Issued for Holiday Dance in Atlanta

The Atlanta Tarn Vereinais entertainment committees issued invitations for a Thanksgiving dance Thursday at 9. Professor Fred Wedemeyer’s band will furnish music. the program promises old-fashioned waltzes and two-steps.

Atlanta Tarn Vereinais Fred Wedemeyers Amd

Churchill on duty in British trenches

Lomion November 24 report from British headquarters in France says Winston Spencer Churchill former chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster in the British cabinet is already on duty in the trenches attached to the Guards.

Lomion France Winston Spencer Churchall Duchy of Lancaster Briish Buc Giremade

Reserve Board Faces Debate On Districts Changes

Washington November 23 Attorney General Gregory holds the Federal Reserve Board lacks authority to cut district numbers or relocate reserve banks. The opinion was discussed at the board meeting though not read and a supplementary view may be sought. Some members urge changes for the best interests of the system amid conflicting legal views.

Washington Gregory Wilson Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Attornes Decimon Pitts Cleveland Biltimore

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