Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1914

Page

14

Brotherhood Officers Named at Ansley Meeting

A public program at Ansley assembly hall featured Brother­hood leaders from St Andrew and St Luke’s with delegation speakers from Wickresworth and Philadelphia. Activities included Holy Communion, devotional sessions, daily inquiries, and a general conference on parish relations and corporate communion preparations. A large public meeting followed at St Luke’s and the Grand Opera House with choir performances and address by Rev Lloyd Tomkins.

John Henr Hopkins Church of the Redeemer Council Directioa Daily Institute Wen Sommunion Frank Shelpy Western Brotherhood of St Andrew Denver Cole Daly Pullman Questi The Ansley James & Hougueling Ornehus Cound Wickreswort W Or Steac St Lukes Montclair St Luke A Plovd Wo Tomkins Philadelph St Lukes Episcopal Church Brotherhood of St Andrew St Lukes Church All Saints Episcopal Church Grand Opera House Sunde

Brotherhood of St Andrew elects councilmen at Ansley Hotel session

Delegates convened in Atlanta to elect councilmen for the ensuing year and discuss a proposed nationwide selection from every diocese. Names from numerous dioceses across the country were listed as elected or considered, with plans for a university trip to Sewanee following the convention.

Ansley Brotherhood of St Andrew Ansley &Ty Courtenn Barber Brotherhood

Blaze Burns Stores in Hazlehurst

A fire swept the Weatherler block on Lattimer Street in Hazlehurst damaging four storerooms including O L Mables cafe Thompson Webb meat market and two drug stores. Origin traced to a lamp demonstration that ignited gasoline. total loss near 5000 with one insured party. Firefighters prevented wider destruction of the business district.

Hazlehurst Weatherler Lattimer Street O L Mables Thompson & Webb Meat Market Will Newton F & Pughgiey B “MacKean

Revival meetings yield many professions in Gaffney

Dr Caleo and Hadley returned to Gaffney after two weeks of revival meetings. Over two hundred professed faith and 128 added to the Baptist church during their stay. Richey leaves for Tiftonia then Wexrds for engagements before rejoining Central Church for ten weeks.

Caleo & Hadley Gaffney Central Baptist Mitch Giffine Baptist Church Illang Jr Richey Tiftonia First Baptist Wexrds Texas Wenton Rey Dugh Wallace

Stationers to Meet in Atlanta in 1916

The Star Association of Stakeholders in UA une Cows Whal s nowy meets Ch hile felphir Ta owas fhe arst of 1 tele grim served by Jred Houser sere fairy of the Allmt Convestia burean Enday atte near from Ivan L Aller president of the local Wureiu who is now attending the Philadelphia convention in the Interest of bringing the 1916 convention to this city. San Frantisty will meet the convention mit Atlanta Udineott in Pit Mi Allens telegram stated that everytory warted a Gene la Atrin ta an 11.

Jred Houser Ivan L Aller Wureiu Philadelphia San

Five Georgia Thalians Stand Test For Dramatic Honor

Five students with strong Georgia ties earned admission to the Thalians, the university’s oldest and most competitive dramatic group. Lewis Morrison of Atlanta, Henry W Brown of Atlanta, Cecil Werhail of Atlanta, T N Hendricks of Nashville, and I Walden Hatcher of Columbus were chosen, with Werhans uniquely elected unanimously. The Thalians are a prestigious honor society in theater at Georgia.

Athens Thalias University South Lewis Morrison Atlanta Henry W Brown Cecil Werhail T N Hendricks Nashville Walden Hatcher Columbus Werhans Thalians Ist Honorars Georgia

Judge Newman to Hear Peach Orchard Case

Millon Ga October 18 Special Judge William Po Newnan, presiding over the United States district court in the northern district of Georgia, will hold court Monday. The Luxus Fruit Company bankruptcy case seeks a clear title to a peach orchard of about 600 acres, located in Houston County. Other matters include routine business before the court.

Millon Ga Jugee William Po Newnan Tnted States District Court Geor- Est Clayton Oi le Heart Luxus Fruit Company Houston County

Richmond treasurer buried yesterday in Pachmand county

Richmon d treasurer Numista Carter 1F Se a ble urr kf Wall & luk was Lté from st Jonts burgh K s norn ywOWe Clark . 0 wap treasurer of tr mond vount died at Tis Home i n pusta early yester day morning He Son hs severts thrd year and was on tt Brotiess He near Mehaibah He hita site in Pachmand county all hs rong We THe served in Cortans Thad reorgin tes meit an tus war b tween the fites and wis hstuzaa4 tam to Lo & at the time of us ! He was also th iuthor of ser kod Dock Furl in life he wou unied in mar 'ee To Miss salle Rhene, who sur vives him He leaves all three chil den-Walter Clath of tos cry Mrs G B Duke Jr and Wrs FOB Pe each

Numista Carter Wall & Luk St Jonts Burgh Norn Mar ‘Ee Salle Rhene Childen Walter Clath Tos G B Duke Jr

Joseph Henry Wise Buried at Madras

Joseph Henry Wise, aged about four years or more, widely known in the community, died near here Friday noon after a prolonged illness. Survived by brothers and sisters James R Wise and Mrs Domma Wise and Mrs Bannie Wise, all of this place. He was a steward of Jones Chapel Church, where funeral and burial occurred this afternoon.

Joseph Henrys Sears James R. Wise Musses Domma Bannie Wise

Harvie Jordan outlines Texas cotton acreage reduction plan

Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, says the group conducted a major Texas campaign last week with ten speakers. He reports Texas lawmakers will enact a law to limit next year’s cotton acreage to about 3 percent, with governors supportive, and expects similar measures in Mississippi and other Southern states to stabilize supply and price.

Horvie Jordan Southern Cotton Association Texas Tela General Assembly of Tevas Austin Black Belt Essembly Govenor Colquitt General Assembly Missiasippsi South Carolina Alabama Louisiana Arkansas Oklahom South Nto Evita Mantel

Lumber firm seeks court aid in receivership case

Messrs Dodge and Fess of Sivan nal served for Fil to Dedee Lumber in a contested receivership in which seven heirs or claimants are involved. Judge Newman set a hearing. Colonel William Gerrard traveled to Atlanta to retrieve the order, and the petition for receivership is described as a friendly proceeding by the stockholders.

Messrs Dodge and Fess Sivannal Dedee Lumber Company Newman Thasdasy Sperites Fon Ceor Ta Theodt Newmun Cou Tse Sayin Mik Willam Gerrard Sayinweh Atlanta

Edward J. Fishel Leaves Piedmont for St Charles Hotel

Edward J. Fishel, long a trusted steward at the Piedmont hotel in this city, has gone to New Orleans to assume the same role at the St Charles hotel. He is regarded as one of the lost stewards in the South.

Edwiard T Tisnel Piedmont New Oleans St Charles Fishel

Saturday Night for Waycross Debuts Publication

Wazaress on October 16 marks the debut of a new weekly, with J Fiewitt listed as news editor for The Evgenimg Herald. The editor consolidates with The Journal. he purchased Frank Pole's stake to launch the publication.

Wazaress Waseruss Fiewitt Evgenimg Herald Frank Pole

Speaker on Hypocrisy of the Present Day

Retired four line pastor of the past Limets abst church at 16 East Harris Street will speak Sunday morning at Tipelerk on the subject Present Day Hypocrisy There will be good music Miss Thompson assistant secretary of the Associated Charities will address the Bible class at 9 45.

East Harris Street Tipelerk Miss Thompson Associated Charities

Klein Boyd Meetings Draw Crowds At Rally

The Lion Boyd evangelists draw large crowds despite interruptions from inclement weather. Morning and evening services continue daily with bright weather helping attendance and hopeful forecasts for continued earnest gatherings led by the evangelist and helpers.

Lion Boyd Evangelist

Refuses Receiver for the Crematory

Major James G Woodward and City Attorneys Maysan and Wils celebrate Judge W T Newman’s ruling denying a receiver for Atlanta’s new cremator plant. The court will test the plant’s compliance with contracts and operation before any payment, with a potential $125000 plus extras due to the Destructor company if obligations are proven.

James G Woodward Maysan and Wils W T Newman Atlantas Newman Cty

Bricklayer Seeks $10000 From Whitney Company for Injuries

Augusta resident Lenhart, a bricklayer, sues Whitney Company contractors for $10,000 claiming a chunk of hardened cement fell from above while working on the Empire taildig project, hitting him between the shoulders and causing unconsciousness and spinal injuries. He alleges reduced earning capacity and that the work has been suspended for months. case set for December.

Augusta Whitney Company Empire Late Company G RK Lenhart

Shakeup in Waycross A C L District

In Waycross on October 16 a major shakeup in the A C L district merged two offices. Wallace becomes master of the district with about 60 miles under him. Calhoun, former trainmaster now chief dispatcher with Albany HQ, gains new headquarters in Waycross. McAllen, the former chief dispatcher, returns to his prior role.

Waycrose Ispemald Stlintt Butane Yesterdy Wallas Calhoun Albany Warross WeCellan

Blind Tigress Forfeits Bond In Whisky Case

Waycross on October 16 saw the first white woman arrest here for violating the city whisky law. She gave the name Willl Swindell, was employed at a hotel, and posted a $160 bond. When she failed to appear, Recorder Major Beaton forfeited the bond to the state in his absence.

Waytess Waycoss Willl Swimdell Recorders Cuut M Majorscott Beaton Recorder Extra Ets

Woman and four children burned to death in Milan fire

Nevada Mo October 16 John Weddle and her four children died in a gasoline explosion that wrecked their Milan home near here today. Authorities investigated the blast and fire that claimed the family members.

Nevada John Weddle Milan

Hit Policeman With Own Club in Augusta

Special report: a man named Salesbee white, drunk or nearly so, attacked Policeman Vewsame last night. He struck the officer with his own club, causing blood and injury, then held him and snatched a weapon. Salesbee was jailed to await trial for assault and arrest. Also dated October 16, Paris, 10 p.m., noting the German authors issue. The executive committee proposes expelling Humperdinck Hauptmann Sudermann Sterfried and Wagner from the Society of Authors and Dramatists.

Augusta Salesbee White Rand Salesbee Paris Sogiety of Authors’ and Dramatists Ger Humperdinck Hauptmann Sudermann Sterfried Wagner

Sewanee Excursion Leaves Atlanta for Sewanee Tonight

Bishop Knight and Brotherhood of St. Andrew depart Atlanta at 9:20 PM on Western and Atlantic No 4 to Sewanee on October 18, 1914. Round trip fare is 36.50 with sleeping cars. riders may alight at Cowan for an overnight stay, breakfast served, and return early morning. A passenger representative from Nashville Chattanooga St Louis Railway and Western and Atlantic Railroad will accompany the party and provide info at Whitehall Street viaduct or related offices.

Warve al Rulional Coupe John Baud St Andrews Cithe Toomin Studiews lousyMe Ky Johng Waserke Baltmere Lastshilvary Fitsbur Robert Chuck Gardiner North Ideas Wise Courtents Buber Redeem Seattle Hadden St Thomas New York Sol Sal Raker Grant Biagaw Wittheas Ormitus St Stephens Ormitus St Stephens Mekketspatt Peo Ban Hoe S Huta Saamokin Mainnetlea Robert & Amlerson Saints Ganrse Batuaulor Grace Wemptis Atkinson Ardreus Hunitton Baltimore Md Via St Timothy New York John F Bolen St James Providence Ros Y Wood St Marks Brunsaich Fa IE Efermanway Christeure Veatertoyn Paul Gardre Shephes Scranton Henry MV Hewitt New York Walte Sidde Lukes Montclair Newell St Stephen the Wirter Vorlland Ore Arene Lrumanuel Lorwich NY Robinson St Johns Los Angeles Catharles Waiun Christenurch Nash Dalle Tean Meswas St Oakland Cal George C Benham Trinits Land Omo Christensen Grace Free City Wirren la Colles Bell Stephens Washington DC Ligso St Thomas Brooklyn John IK Valker St Pauls Buffila Sewanee Sewanee Town Sanday Ol University of the South Exhon University of the South Brotherhood Nashville Bishop Knight Brotherhood of St. Andrew Atlanta Western and Atlantic Cowan Cewan Fo Nashville Chattanoog, and St Louw Railway and Western and Atlantic Railroad Thomas Whitehall Street Walker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ansley Citi Dan Cupid Seizure Inman Dremands Piper & Bersele, Inc. Cold and Silversmiths Whitehall St Blaze Burns Stores Richmond Joseph Henry Wise Madras Harvie Jordan Lone Star State BIG Lumber Company Edward J. Fishel ST. Charles Waycross Klein-Boyd City and Company A. C. L. Waycross District American National Bank Beleving Eiseman Bros Whitehall North American and Mail Editions Ducers
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication