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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
4
Ignat Hamber, president of the Garfield Worsted Mill and a prominent figure in Garfield, New Jersey, was killed in an auto wreck on November 24. The influential industry leader was widely known for his work in the local textile sector and community service.
An old advertisement touts a blood cleansing remedy for malaria and blood disorders. It promises rapid relief, renewed energy, and nerve stability after a short course, urging readers to consult a druggist or write to a company in Atlanta for free medical advice.
Eztite Trade was killed early today when his automobile overturned trapping him under the wreckage. Mr Ham ber’s skull was fractured in the accident.
London trade unionists rally against regulations reducing saloon hours. Meetings across the city urge action to defeat the rules taking effect Monday. Smithfield market workers telegram MPs urging to save London from teetotal tyranny.
The Thanksgiving issue of the Atlantan is on the press and distribution list. The front cover features Fire Chief WB Cody and the issue includes an editorial tribute to the head of the Atlanta fire department. A variety of articles and an attractive mechanical presentation enhance the number.
Founder's Day marking Colonel Alfred Shorter's birth celebrated at Shorter College Rome with an in memoriam sketch by A W Van Hoose and tributes by Miss Jeddie Graham. Miss Velma Osborne of Columbus spoke on the college's ideals, closing the program honoring the late Dr L R Gwaltney, first president.
Cottage prayer meetings led by Baraca and Philathea classes of the South Side Baptist church follow a four week revival. Thanksgiving prayer will be at Louis Atkinson's home on Crew Street near Haygood Avenue. Another meeting responds at Bruce Straud's home on Haygood Avenue. Pastor Hugh Wallace says about $5 and 30 attendees at the cottage meetings, with nearly 100 at the midweek church prayer meeting.
A Vintage ad extols Mother's Friend as a trusted aid for pregnancy, claiming gentle stomach support and muscle relief during expansion. It cites three generations of recommendation and urges readers to consult a druggist and write Bradfield Remedy Co. for a free information booklet.
A Columbus inquiry finds engineer J L Fickling and conductor J W Hichert responsible for a wreck near Muscogee involving Central of Georgia passenger and Don Kennedy show trains. Fire traced to flammable load behind the engine. Eleven lives reported lost, no formal damage statements issued.
Andrew Carnegie completes his eightieth year on November 25, Thanksgiving Day. Born November 26, 1835, in Dunfermline Scotland, he arrived in America in 1848 with his family. Reports of illness were denied as exaggerated, and plans for a birthday celebration at his New York home were announced.
H H J Burnet, manager of the street railway in Waycross, learns his father Henry Destus Burnet dies in Grahamville SC today. Survived by wife, one son H H Burnet, four daughters including Mrs Burrell Boykin Clarke and Mrs Alexander M Sterrart, two grandchildren, a brother Burnet Rhett Burnet and sister Mary R Burnet. Funeral services set for Grahamville tomorrow.
Mrs. O B Mangham aged 42 died at her home 788 West Peachtree. Survived by husband J J Mangham two sons Samuel W and John Douglas Mangham mother Mrs Emily Baya Griffin and brother Douglas Boyd Misspelled Jack McBrien died in San Francisco not yet confirmed. Body to the chapel Barclay Brandon Saturday. Also listed Imogene Tucker aged one year Shady Dale Ga after illness at home of her parents Mr and Mrs W J Tucker Shady Dale dated November 20.
Secretary McAdoo announced that the Federal Reserve banks will become depositaries and fiscal agents of the U S government effective January 1. Initial transfers will move about 7 million dollars from national banks to the reserve banks in cities where they are located.
World Peace Foundation president Dr. David Starr Jordan arrives in Atlanta from the east to speak at Taft Hall Auditorium this evening. He attends a reception at the Spring street clubhouse from 6 to 7, hosted by the University Club, and will lecture at 8:30 under the Alkahest Lyceum course, with season ticket holders allowed a guest. He departs Atlanta tomorrow noon for Birmingham, then continues west.
Rabbi Hyman Soloman will present a series on Jewish history at Beth Israel, Clark and Washington streets. The first lecture is scheduled for Monday night at 28 o'clock, with regular services listed for Friday.
A destructive storm swept Sicily from Catania to Trapani on November 22 causing extensive flooding, halting railroad traffic, hindering rescue work, and damaging the Salsa river region as authorities assess the aftermath.
W. H. McAfee of 257 East North Avenue is reported very ill at Grady hospital. Due to his age two years his condition is regarded as serious. McAfee is a widely known city figure and father of W. McAfee, an hospital staff attache.
The Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis of Plymouth Church filed suit against former financial adviser Frank L Ferguson in New York on November 24. Hillis seeks an accounting, return of property valued over 100000, a receiver for Ferguson’s property, and a restraining injunction. He alleges a power of attorney was misused to transfer real estate and Canada property into a Ferguson shell corporation, with a questionable promissory note. Plymouth Church Congregation supports its pastor amid the dispute with Ferguson, former church board president.
Washington November 24 Captain Robert S Huccell commanding the battleship South Carolina was appointed commander of the Philadelphia navy yard today The post has been vacant and is now filled by Huccell The move forms part of a broader reshuffle within the navy bureau system and places recently noted officers in key shore commands
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