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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
5
New York and London markets show quiet conditions across metals sugar and textiles. Lead and iron are steady or unchanged while London closes with firm spot and futures quotes. raw sugar remains firm with refined unsettled and dry goods markets firm yet quiet in New York.
Obituaries and funeral notices from Columbus and nearby areas list J T George 82 Confederate veteran Mason interment in Cuthbert. James A Buchanan 34 Ormewood Ave died, funeral at Fast Atlanta Baptist Church, Sylvester Cemetery. Mrs Dora C Harrison 39, survived by husband and two children. L A Dann 94 on Howell Mill Road, funeral at Sardis Church. J D Brooks 50 found dead at 744 Marietta Street, funeral arrangements later. Mrs Callie Rowe 29 days, funeral 8 am, burial 11 am at Sandy Springs. Benjamin Johnson 45 Typhoid fever Rome Avenue B, survived by wife and six children. Jeremiah Collins 50, labor union figure, pallbearers by Central Labor Union. multiple notices dated Oct 29.
Albany October 29 Governor Glinn declares independence from party leaders at a banquet with upstate editors. He says he will not seek to succeed himself after the impeachment of Sulzer, aims for a businesslike administration, and wants editors as his kitchen cabinet. He asserts he will strive to leave a decent record and has no intention of running again.
Athens Ga October 29 Special With half the voters casting ballots Clarke county ratified a bill to move county commissioner elections from grand jury selection to popular vote The election is set for December and none of the existing commissioners will stand for re election
Mount Airy Ga October 29 Special Judge Emory Speer shows material improvement and doctors say recovery is confidently expected. Family and friends have followed his critical illness with deep concern.
Seattle health officials issued a new campaign against rodents after a rat infected with bubonic plague was caught. City Health Commissioner Crichton ordered intensified efforts while federal authorities enforce strict rules to prevent rats arriving on incoming ships.
Athens Georgia October 1929 special report Colonel Frederick Grady Hodgson a colonel in the army quartermaster corps for thirty six years announces plans to retire and return to his Athens home to live in honor after a long career He will come back in a few days and end active service.
In Atlanta realty notes, the Winecoff hotel on Peachtree and Ellis streets draws attention as the first major improvement in the area. Rumors center on Asa G. Candler’s property across from the Winecoff, with schemes for retail and office blocks, and a proposed northward retail district gateway.
Local notes mention Sere i Birsth, a 24 to 26 chuckle turner, and Chacon Pittman in Gralecs addition. The fragment hints at performances or listings with names and venues, suggesting a society or entertainment brief in the page.
Today at Lanier Theater Lubin's Thre Rattlesnake offers a dramatic tale of gratitude turning to murder with a girl spared by a snake. Also at the Alamo a Broken Mercy stars Arnold Bennett and his daughter as a tramp threatening a family, leading to a tragic yet hopeful finale. Chelsea 7150, a detective melodrama at the Savoy, features Henry B. Dixey and praise as a motion picture masterpiece. J Warren Kerrigan debuts at Alcazar in The Restless Spirit, an allegorical Universal feature with lavish settings and costumes.
The Kay Bee drama Bor rowed Gold shows a western miner’s wife who robs a stage coach to save her dying husband. Pursued by a sheriff who hesitates to judge her, the story questions whether a woman can be justified in stealing to save a life.
In Savannah on October 25 Judge Charlton ruled the conveyance deed of a Puffy street house and lot from Edna Athingson to Albert H Propper a forgery and ordered the record stricken from the county books. Propper, already disbarred in Savannah, has a history of sensational escapades and his whereabouts are unknown, making prosecution unlikely.
An index page lists classified sections by category and page numbers including Automobiles, Real Estate, Help Wanted, For Rent, Lost and Found, and various services. It outlines sections such as For Sale Miscellaneous, Educational, Clothing, Household Goods, and more with column and page references for navigation.
Lost and found notices from a Georgia newspaper item list multiple entries including lost dog Rex black wallet with Thomas name lost watches gold locket and pins with names and addresses. stray dogs Prince Neco Tigs. stray white pointer. missing Boston bull terrier and other pets. Also personal ads for dentistry, beauty, advertising, and misc notices with contact details and rewards. Contains several addresses in Atlanta area such as Peachtree circle Empire building Auburn avenue and Imperial building with Ivy phone numbers.
Help wanted ads seek male salesmen brokers and solicitors for dry goods in New York with earnings potential and commission terms. Also listings for learners in trades, delivery helpers, travelers for agency offices, and railway clerk候 positions with pay ranges and contact details. Various firms advertise opportunities across clothing, retail, and hospitality sectors including The Fashion and Randolph & Co. patent services.
Help wanted notices recruit a smart capable woman traveler for Georgia and South Carolina with local contacts at Angley Hotel and Bellamy Business Agency. Domestic cook, chambermaid, and nurse positions advertised on Washington Street and 24 W Peachtrees. Female labor ads include stenography, multi graphing, and travel opportunities with advance prospects and guaranteed expenses. Several ads seek girls and women to solicit orders and work at 495 Lee Street with institutional worker posting. Colored nurse position listed with Ivy 5166 J contact.
Male and female wanted for sales of Fernwood properties on Peachtree Road with $250 and up, easy monthly payments, no interest or taxes. Also earn $60 to $1000 weekly with three hours daily time. Positions for agents with commissions. Stage opportunities and experienced solicitors sought, with various contact details and offices in Atlanta area.
Classified ads from The Constitution listing job seekers and positions in Atlanta and vicinity. Entries include teachers at village schools, a fertilizer clerk, bookkeepers, a salesman, auto mechanic, coach and locomotive finisher, stenographer, legal and value and secretary roles, and general office staff. Names or initials appear with contact details and box numbers.
Readable classified notices show multiple job requests from women seeking stenographer, bookkeeper, or general office work. Contacts include Ivy at 815 and Mary near Forrest/Piedmont, plus others offering teaching or clerk duties and special services in Atlanta area.
The Atlanta schedule lists arrivals and departures for Georgia Railroad and Western and Atlantic lines. Notable entries include Augusta trains at 6:25 am and 7:20 am, New York via Seaboard routes, and Nashville, Chicago connections with times ranging from early morning to late evening.
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