Brannon Sues to Void Purchase of Southern Utilities Stock
Brannon petitions Superior Court to void his 1000 share stock purchase in Southern Utilities Manufacturing, alleging fraudulent statements by Dave Wurtzburger and Martin May that treasury stock had been sold and that market value equaled par, claims no sale occurred and stock has no market value. He seeks return of equity on Cleland Avenue property. an order restraining disposition of the equity was issued with hearing set for Oct 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Utilities Manufacturing Company
FR Brannon
Superior Court
Cleland Avenue
Dave Wurtzburger
Martin May
Nathan Copeland
Brannon
Oa Brannon
Wurtzburger
May
Treasury
Nes
Jurge George L. Bell
Showers Arrive Saturday Prompting Cooler Weekend Weather
The forecast calls for showers arriving Saturday followed by cooler air. Merchants welcome the change as winter clothes sales rise with the cooler spell. The Empire State Building thermometer neared 75 degrees Friday before the expected rain lowers temperatures and brings brisk post rain conditions.
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Atlants
Atlanta Storey
Empire Building
Resinol ointment and soap promise fast skin relief
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap stop itching instantly and restore the skin to health in eczema rash ringworm and other eruptions. Clears pimples blackheads redness roughness and dandruff. Sold by all druggists prescribed by doctors for 18 years. For samples write to Dept S Resinol Baltimore Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. &S. Resinol
Baltimore
Diminutive Miss Burman Guards J K Hackett in Atlanta
Miss Sylvia S. Burman of New York serves as bodyguard to actor James K. Hackett during a visit to Atlanta. She describes her role from July as private secretary turned protector, notes fan letters, and hints Hackett will stage the Craig Kennedy detective stories next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia S. Burman
New York City
James K. Hackett
Burman
Atlanta
Hackett
Atlantic City
Mr. Hackett
Governor Proclaims Tuberculosis Day in Georgia
Governor John M. Slaton issues a proclamation declaring Sunday December 7, 1913 Tuberculosis Day in Georgia. The document urges public education and prevention efforts to curb the spread of the white plague and calls upon citizens to observe the day in support of the worldwide movement against TB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Slaton
Inspection Tour Probes New Georgia Electric Line
Railroad commission officials Murphey Candler and George Hillyer with rate expert Prince Webster toured the Georgia Railway Power Co line to Stone Mountain to study the electric route before passenger fare decisions. They started in Decatur, followed the wagon road, and returned after inspecting the line. The commission plans to rule next week on fares, while company president Preston Arkwright is to file a written cost estimate of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Murphey Candler
George Hillyer
Prince Ebster
Georgia Railwoyd Power Company
Stone Mountain
Decatur
DeKalb County
Preston Arkwright
Rucker sworn in as Athens postmaster
Athens Ga October 17 Captain Jeptha H Rucker a prominent southern cotton dealer and brother of Colonel Tinsley W Rucker was sworn in as postmaster with the retiring official completing ten years in service Inspector Kelley of the department oversaw the process Harvey Stovall a relative of Minister P A Stovall now abroad and of Mrs Billups Prinizy and Mrs R Toombs DuBose will soon become assistant postmaster.
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Athens
Jeptha H. Rucker
South
Tinsley W.rucker
Kelley
Department Service
Harvey Stovall
P. A. Stovall
Switzerland
Billups Prinizy
R. Toombs DuBose
Ben Hill County Fair Moves to Fitzgerald in December
Ben Hill County Fair officials announce a Fitzgerald Georgia event in December during the holiday week. One program is planned, expanding the county fair's reach and schedule for holiday week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hill County Fair
Fitzgerald. Ga
Fire in Anderson destroys Todd Garage kills two
A destructive fire last night in Anderson South Carolina destroyed the Todd Garage. Falling walls killed two citizens and injured ten others. Hartwell Georgia resident McAlpin Thornton and a party lost their automobile in the flames while attending a show in Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell, Ga
Anderson
Todd
McAlpin Thornton
Hartwelll
Beach Lumber Bond Issue Attacked in Georgia Court
In Savannah a federal court heard arguments from unsecured creditors of Beach Lumber Company of Appling county challenging a $200,000 bond issue. The mortgage to Union Trust Company of Detroit faces foreclosure, and Judge Isaac argued the bonds were not properly recorded or certified as Georgia law requires. Judge Newman said he would rule likely today.
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Federal
Southern District of Georgia
Savannah
Speer
Beach Lumber Company
Appling County
Newman
Beach Company
Isaac
Brunswick
Macon
Heach
Union Trust Company
Georgia
Udge Newman
Tenant Seeks Stay Over House Fixtures Dispute
Judge George L. Bell presides in superior court today over a case where Mrs. Rita Neisler seeks to restrain former house owner G. H. Perry from removing window screens electric switches and other built in conveniences from a East Eighth street residence. Perry built the house secured loans and a bond for title later bought by Neisler. He was given sixty days’ notice to vacate October 1 and a temporary injunction has prevented fixture removal while the high court prepares its final ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Bell
Superior Court
Rita Neisler
Woh. Turner
G. H. Perry
East Eighth Street
Perry
L. M. Johnson, Sr
Jackson and Kagan In Rome Highlights of Visit
In Rome Georgia on October 17 special report Marion Jackson and John J Hagan leaders of the Men and Religion Forward movements in Atlanta spent the day in Rome with Kagan's mother. They motored up from Atlanta and will remain through the weekend. Jackson addressed the student body and will speak again Saturday at 7 a m chapel. Eagan is Berry schools board president and will inspect the schools and address students twice on Sunday.
Colquitt to Seek Presidential Approval for Freight Rate Clerk
Joe Colquitt, the Atlanta railroad man and secretary of the southern classification committee, is in Washington for a meeting and will likely receive the president's approval of his selection as expert freight rate clerk to the inter.
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Joe Colquitt
Atlanta
Washington
Southern Classification Committee
National Capital
Calquitt
Inter
IGE Colquitt Named Rate Expert for Interstate Commerce
IGE Colquitt has been selected for a rate expert post with the Interstate Commerce Commission and state commerce commission. The appointment, made days ago, awaits presidential approval and a civil service exam, though friends say the test will be simple. The $3,600 yearly role honors Colquitt for twelve years in the railroad industry and follows Washington reports of his likely notification soon.
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Ige Colquitt
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Commerce Commission
Washington
Colquitt
Wilson
Civil Service
Richest Young Man Gets Another Legacy
Vincent Astor, famed as the richest young man, receives a $1,500 legacy from his uncle J. B. Willing Barton Willing. The will probated in Philadelphia values the estate at $100,000 plus and was found on a scrap of pencil writings with no date. It directs three-fourths to sister Susan R. W. Lawrence and one fourth to Ava Willing Astor, Vincent’s mother, ending with a note that all indebtedness to friends is wiped out.
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Philadelphia
Vincent Astor
J. B. Willing
Barton Willing
Mr. Willing
Susan R. W. Lawrence
Ava Willing Astor
Fourteen Men Open Knights of Pythias Lodge Initiation
Fourteen men employed on the same Healey building project under superintendent W. T. Collins were initiated into Georgia No. 153 Knights of Pythias. Names include Ack Bricks, H. G. Clay, A. S. Klasset, Tollins, A. L. McGlaskey, L. C. Bell, T. Jassard, W. W. Whitefield, Ch. Collins, Paul Bridwell, H. A. Irvy, J. H. Weaver, Claude Eson, W. C. Duckett. Newman Lasser, financial secretary, attended.
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Healey
W. T. Collins
Georgia No. 153
Knights of Pything
Ack Bricks
H. G. Clay
A. S. Klasset
Tollins
A. L. McGlaskey
L. C. Bell
T. ¥. Jassard
W. W. Whitefield
Ch. Collins
Paul Bridwell
H. A. Irvy
J. H. Weaver
Claude Eson
W. C. Duckett
Newman Lasser
Lodge
Americus High Triumphs Over Lanier in Close Game
Americus High School of Americus Georgia defeated Lanier of Macon 6 to 0 in a tense football match. The lone score came on a touchdown by Griffin after Americus advanced the ball with a series of gains. Dedmon of Americus had a 30 yard run in the third quarter but was halted at the goal line. Americus next faces Norman Park.
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Americus High
Ameria Ga
Americus
Tanier
Macon
Lanier
Griffin
Dedmon
Norman Park
Sunday Church Revival Notices
Sunday services across churches include Gordon Street Baptist and Central Congregational with ministers Rev. W. M. Sentell Rev. John F. Purser and Miss Mamie Adele Hays. Dr Dunbar Ogden and Rev Dr Guille to speak at Central Presbyterian Inman Park and Moody Bible Institute airs. Railroad Y M C A hosts program with Rev R O Flinn and duets. Buchholz Williams to assist at Jones Avenue Eastistnureh evangelistic meetings begin Sunday nightly.
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Gordon Street Baptist Church
W. M. Sentell
John F. Purser
Inman Park
Inman Park Presbyterian Church
Guille
Moody Bible Institute
Dr. Flinn
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
West Alabama Street
Rev
R. O. Flinn
W. E
Park Williams
Streets of Same Name Worries Atlanta Postmen
Postmaster Bolling Jones urged Mayor James G. Woodward to address confusion among Atlanta postmen caused by several city streets sharing the same name. The issue, long resisted by sentiment in wards, has prompted delays and misroutes. The mayor referred the matter to the street committee for action, with a council meeting possible Monday.
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Bolling Jones
James G. Woodward
Atlanta
Jones
Woodward
Street Committee
Council
Reverend Howard L Jones to preach Sunday at First Baptist
Rev Howard Lee Jones of the Cita del Baptist church Charleston will occupy the pulpit at First Baptist Church next Sunday morning due to Dr Daniel's absence in LaGrange Rev Jones comes from a line of Southern ministers his father Rev John William Jones served as chaplain in the army of Virginia and on Gen Lee's staff many Jones brothers entered the ministry and Dr Jones is noted as an author and lecturer a large audience is anticipated.
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Howard Lee Jones
Citadel Baptist Church
Charleston
First Baptist Church
Daniel
LaGrange
Jones
Atlanta
John William Jones
Army of
Dr. Jones
Pioneer Atlanta matron Lucy Pittman Ivy dies at home
Mrs Lucy Pittman Ivy pioneer resident of Atlanta died Friday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Ernest Anthonys Peachtree Road home. She was a charter member of the Pioneer society of Atlanta and Moore Memorial Presbyterian church. Survived by daughter Rose Ivy another daughter Lyman Ivy of Big Springs Texas and sister Mrs W R Elder. Body to Harry G Pools chapel South Pryor street with funeral plans later.
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Lucy Pittman Ivy
Atlanta
Ernest Anthony
Peachtree Road
Ivy
Pioneer Society of
Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church
Anthony
Misa Rose Ivy
Lyman Ivy
Big i Springs
Texas
Siater
W. R. Elder
Harry G. Poole
South Pryor Street
Organ Recital at First Congregational Church Sunday
A Sunday afternoon program at 3 o clock features Professor Carl Diton of New York and his Paine college quartet. The concert at First Congregational Church corner Courtland avenue and Houston street will include popular and classical pieces, with Negro melodies sung by Diton’s trained quartet. Admission is free and all are invited.
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First Congregational Church
Courtland Avenue
Houston Street
Carl Diton
New York
Paine College
Diton
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Miss Burman
J. K. Hackett
Rucker
S. C
Healy
Knights of Pythias
Miss Hays
Central Congregational Church
Mamie Adele Hays
Ethel Byer
Postmien
Howard L. Jones
Lucy Pittman
F. E
Bo Vanderbit
Simation Ideak
Beacon Shoes
CON Shoe
Nort Sl Dee Beacon ‘Shoe
Peachtree
Atlanta, Ga
I Union Pte
Pure Food Stores
Rogers
Maine
Newark
California
SWIFT
Piedmont Hotel
Blue Ribbon
Kingan
Ralston
Fielsbury's
LA Rosa
Merry Oy i. Seleris
Merry Widow
Mme
Rogers’ Santos
Mohres
Sunbeam
Santa Clara
Ridgway
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