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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1915

Page

11

Atlanta Man Gains Twenty Pounds on Three Bottles

A long time health sufferer from Atlanta declares after taking three bottles of Tanlac at Jacobs Pharmacy that he gained twenty pounds and can now do a good day’s work. He describes prior 15 year illness, weight loss of over 60 pounds, and relief from indigestion and rheumatic pains. He credits Tanlac with restoring strength, appetite, and general health after months of enforced idleness.

Atlanta C & Aumth Jacobs Pharmony Fanla Mae Wight Aeun Jacobs Pharmacy Storae Laae

Near Fight at Police Court Trial Sparks Courtroom Tension

A police court session featured a confrontation involving Leonard J. Grossman and Call Officer Milam. Accusations of improper Attorney Byers conduct triggered threats and a raised tone. Milam was accused of steering police business to Atlanta lawyers. both Milam and Byers were fined.

Leonard J . Grossman Milam Atlanta C P Sims Grossman Recorder Johnson Byers Johnson Attorney Byers William Clyde Byers Webb Jett Jetts Ual Supreme Courts Dims Vr Grossman Sims | Thia Vmilums Mr Byers Gses WG Grossman John A Boy Hin

Trio Oil Mill Burns in Eastman Georgia Fire

Eastman Georgia, November 26. A mill fire at the Fire Cotton plant caused 213000 dollars in damage, with 175000 dollars insured. The main building seed house and meal house burned along with 2200 tons of cotton seed, 600 tons of meal and cakes, and 0 bales of linters. Originated in the seed house elevator, the blaze spread to the main building, then rekindled overnight, prompting another fire call. Firefighters saved surrounding structures as plans to rebuild on modern lines begin. The plant has been a valued community asset.

Eastman John D Walker Sparta Hull

Memorial Service Pays Tribute to Booker Washington

The First Congregational Church plans a Sunday night memorial for Booker Washington. Speakers include Henry McBride, a Tuskegee graduate, who will address Washington as a teacher. AF Florndon, J H Wabater, J W E Bowen, C 8 Wilmer, and Rev H H Proctor will participate as listed.

Booker Washington First Congregational Church Colored Henry McBride Tuskegee Institute Washington AF Florndon J H Wabater Atlanta University J W E Bowen Gammon Theological Seminary C 8 Wilmer St Dukes Episcopal Church H. H Proctor

Dirigible for U S Navy at Portsmouth Yard

Work on a dimble war balloon for the navy will begin at the navy yard in Portsmouth on December 35. The airship will be 175 feet long and 60 feet in diameter, costing $30,000 and to be completed in one month.

U. S. Navy Portsmouth Navy Navy Yard

Goodson Seeks Information On Missing Son In Georgia

GOODSON SEEKS INFORMATION CONCERNING HIS MISSING SOV J A. Goodson, might guard at the state capitol, seeks information concerning his son Will Goodson who disappeared last Friday November 19. Will, 25, left home at 5 Royal Street to go up town to have shoes half soled and has not been seen since. He wore a black felt hat, dark coat, and black trousers at last sight.

M Elhannon dies at daughter's home in Jefferson

T L M Elhannon a pioneer citizen died at his daughter Mrs J N Holder in Jefferson aged about 40 He served twelve years as county sheriff and belonged to the Methodist church He bore the flag of the Confederacy in the Civil War He leaves a wife and children Funeral was held at the Holder home conducted by Rev William Dunbar and burial at Woodbine cemetery Jefferson WA McElhannon of Tancree Ala among others

Jefferson McElhannon J N Holder Manon J ON Holder McLihannon Tancole Ala J and Rol McLihannon Homer Hancock J WN Holer Wiliam Dunbar Lawrenceville Woodbine Cemetery

Former Sheriff Taylor Dies at Crawfordville

Crawfordville November 26. Frank B Taylor longtime Taliaferro County sheriff died at his home after a long illness. He was about fifty years old and is survived by his wife Ella, one daughter Istanche, and two sons Bennie and Istanche. An elder in the Presbyterian church, he helped found the congregation. Interment was at Crawfordville cemetery Friday afternoon with TP Burgess conducting services.

Crawfordville Frank B Taylor Ahaterry Ella Taylor Misa Istanche Sonsinenest Bennie Taylor Shenif Taliaferro County Jugh Presbyterian Church TP Burgess

Child Burned Trying to Light Oil Lamp Near Crawford

A three year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs J A Jackson, was fatally burned when attempting to light an oil lamp at home near Crawford Alabama. The child pulled the light over, igniting clothing and burning the lower head while the incident occurred last night.

Columbus J A Jackson Crawford Hamagel

Internal tax plan backed amid tariff and defense talks

Washington reports Senator Simmons backed Secretary McAdoo's plan to raise internal taxes to cover deficits and defense costs while Senator Smoot attacked the revenue estimates as too high and expenditures too low. Simmons urged adequate navy merchant marine support and kept focus on fairness in tax burdens including gasoline and automobiles.

Washington McAdoos Simmons North Carolina Smoot Utah McAdoo North Macrine Wilson Secretary of the Treasury Finance Committee Tam MccAdoog Figuraa United States Treasury the Treasury Treasury Bmoot Government Bank

May and June 1916 Sugar Expectations and Defense Expenditures

The text outlines anticipated sugar prices for May and June 1916 and details disbursements for supplemental estimates and deficiencies for the fiscal year. It notes that 1916 disbursements would approach $20,000,000 rather than $12,000,000, and compares McAdoo’s defense expenditure estimate of $9,000,000 to the larger figures approved by the war and navy departments and the president, totaling $136,273,143.

McAdoo War and Navy Departments

City Officers of College Park Host Informal Dinner

The mayor and city council members of College Park gathered at the An Iey last night for an informal dinner that was thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees.

College Park

Children to Sponsor Movies Next Sunday for War Victims

A benefit film event will be at the Grand Opera House Sunday to aid the Georgia War Relief Committee for France and her Allies. Children including Margie Stringfellow and Marie Cohen organize, with H L DeGive supervising. The Pathe films shown will be among the best, with Battlefield footage from France and Belgium expected.

Grand Opera House Georgia, Wee Relief Committee France Alles H. L. DeGive Margie Stringfellow Marie Cohen Ersking Jarnigin Elizabeth Crawford Mary Eleanor Evans Isabel Brady Pauline DeGive Hana Horine Martha Ridley Ruby Walker Anne Stringfellow Paynis Wilkins Georgian War Relief Committes Pathe Belgium

New Commercial High School Opens Monday Morning

The Commercial high school, delayed in completion, will open with simple ceremonies Monday morning. Located at 137 South Pryor Street, between Garnett and Wrinsty avenues, it is described as one of the city’s most up to date buildings. Enrollment on September 18 was 685, with plans to fit additional rooms as needed.

Commercial High School South Pryor Street Garnett and Wrinsty Avenue Tuwaa Board of Education Landrum

Tribute paid to late Robert Ogden education interests

In Richmond Virginia on November 2 a tribute to the late Robert Ogden was given at two public meetings under the Cooperative Education Association of Virginia. Several hundred teachers and college trustees attended. Principal speakers included Dr Kidwin Alderman of the University of Virginia, Dr William Adams Brown of the Union Theological Seminary Newark, and Dr S Mitchell of the University of Delaware.

Richmond Robert Ogden South Cooperative Education Associaticn of Virgina Treusthes Kidwin University of Virgina William Adams Brown Thnon Theological Seminary Newark S ( Mitchel University of Delaware

American Tobacco May Go to Holland

Washington reports that re export restrictions on tobacco by the Netherlands Overseas Trust have been removed. American tobacco may now be shipped to any person in Holland or to the order of anyone there. it may also enter Germany and Austria freely.

Netherlands Overseas Trust Netherlands Holland Germany Austria

Miss Cleona Campbell Dies at Private Hospital

Miss Cleona Campbell died Friday at a private hospital. The body was moved to Barclay & Brandon chapel. Survived by three brothers Seaman Ernest and Amos Campbell, grandmother Mrs M E Wilson of Knoxville, Tenn, adopted daughter and six siblings, uncles C B Wilson and Y C Wilson, aunts Mrs Caleb A Ridley, Mrs H T Hyatt, Mrs Arthur Watson, plus Fred M. Hudson and others.

Cleona Campuel Agcuse Rarclay & Brandon Seaman Frnest Amos Campfel ME Wilson Knoxvile Tenn Drather Eixter Ang Ormond Daniel Macon B Wilson YC Wilson Caleb A .Ridley H T Hyatt Arthur Watson Fred M. Hudson Frea M Hudson Greenberg & Bonds Chapel Elizabeth Hudgon George I Hudson Augusta Mame Foster Cinton Sally Kelly Db & Twyman Atlanta Larkin Street

Young Ministers Given Promotions At South Georgia Conference

Special from Cordele Georgia reports the South Georgia conference opening with Bishop Ellge presiding. A large group of young ministers passed exams and advanced grades, with many elected deacons and elders. The scene included tributes to Rev J B McGehee and notes on Pierce Institute Blackshear’s strong growth and faculty.

J. B. McGehee South Georgia Conference W. 4 Brooks Cordele Ellge South Georgia William A Tyson Walter J Churchwell Thomas H Tinsley Irving L. Tlewellen George F Patrick John S Sharpes Asbury WV Quiian Joseph W Hitch Henry G Sherouse Sineath George M. Acree Merbert W Tyler William L Huggins Lolumbua A. Morrison J W Reese Roger E Reis Thomas Murray Eustace L. Wainwright Hubert Rouse Ernest M Sanders James B Wene William Wo Lil George R Stemhene Leland Moore Herbert Etheridge Joseph F. Snell John L Bourne Benjamin Pritchett O W Little Moody Booth J B McGehee DD Buena Vista Erosa Old Georgia Athena T Bkimp St Warys WL McGregor McRae J I. Seals Macon Board of Missus E H F Cook Nashville

Polly Anna Club December 7 Celebration Planned

Polly Anna Club announces a December 7 indoor basket social at Davison-Paxon on Whitehall Street. Broderick J Paxon and committee members organize a reception at Carson Paxon Stokes store starting 6 PM sharp. Stokes will remove carpets and set up a stage with victrolas for an evening of socializing and entertainment inviting members to bring mothers.

Polly Anna Club Davison Paxon Su Skes Whitehall Street Broderick J Paxon Polly Annas Carson Paxon Stokes Rt Stokes Paxon Polly Annan

Sonota Farmer Sets Remarkable Cotton Yield Record

Marvin B Neill of Sonota Georgia reports an exceptional cotton crop yielding reeventy bales from seventeen acres. The area faces a short statewide cotton season, making this large harvest notable for this locality and season.

Sonota Marvin B Neill

Orth Williams Dies in Personal Crisis in Columbus

Orth Williams died in Columbus on November 26 after wounds from attempting suicide in Girard jail. He apparently cut his throat while intoxicated, and injuries led to fatal blood loss despite medical care. Local authorities reported the incident occurred during a period of distress following a personal crisis.

Columbus J—Orth Williams Girard

Farmer with no assets owes over twenty thousand dollars

Macon Georgia November 36 Special. W Brown a Pulaski county farmer filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court at Macon. He shows debts totaling 21312 with no assets. American National Bank of Macon holds a note for 4300.

Macon W Brown Pulaski County United States District Court American National Bank of

Mrs Maggie A Phillips Dead in Meriweather County

Mrs Maggie A Phillips widow of W Rabe Phillips died at her home after a stroke of paralysis. She was 75 years old, daughter of the late John Jones of Greenville, a noted legislator and planter. Survived by brother Enoch Jones of Atlanta and sisters Mrs CB Callaway and Mrs W Flanders of Macon. Funeral at 141 Mulberry Street this afternoon. body to be taken for burial tomorrow morning at 9 oclock.

Meroen Va Maggie A. Phillips W Rabe Phillips Phillips John Jones Greenville

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