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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1915

Page

2

Architect Downing Wins Big Chattanooga Plant Contract

Architect W. T. Downe of Atlanta was chosen supervising architect for the University of Chattanooga’s new plant. His plans include razing the old administration building and creating a modern quadrangle with four completed buildings: administration with offices, library and museum, science building, liberal arts building, and a Gothic chapel. The old structures will remain until completion. The university trustees anticipate spending about 106000 on the project. Downe’s Baylor school plans had earned wide notice, and the building committee unanimously endorsed his Gothic design as the best solution.

W. T. Downe Atlanta University of Chattanooga Chattanooga University Downine Baylor School Waa

A F Todd Elected President of Gideons At Meeting

A F Todd of Atlanta was Saturday elected president of the Gideons of Atlanta at the annual state convention held at the local camp hall. Other officers chosen include M F Allen as vice president and C W Hatcher as secretary. Hugh A McDonald named chaplain and L C Satterfield treasurer. C WW McCalla elected chairman of the board of trustees with several members listed. The Atlanta chapter also announced officers and the convention will adjourn this afternoon after a Gideon rally with participants from multiple cities.

A. F. Todd Atlanta Gideons of M. F. Allen C .W. Hatcher Hugh A’ McDonald L. c. Satterfield C. WW. McCalla Aikens Ann C.H. Burge Hugh A McDonald MP. Alien W. Hoh Phelps M. Morris Trensurer Gidean

Mother of Georgia Methodism Celebrates 95th Birthday

Mrs. Jane Quillian, called the Mother of Methodism in Georgia, celebrated her ninety fifth birthday in Gainesville. She is mother to twelve children and has fifty one living great grandchildren. Four of her eight sons became ministers and the family has produced many prominent church and civic leaders in Georgia. Her vitality remains high after a fall fractured her thigh, with physicians hopeful she may live to a century.

Gainesville Jane Wilhems Quillien Methodiam Georgia Quillian Gamestne Methodist Church Quilian William George Osborne Wiley James Barney Manassaa J Woley North Georgia Conference Atlanta St. Pauls Methodist Church Tey Wiley Quilhan Southern Methodist Church W. F. Quillian Emory College Guithan Harwell Quillian Winder Br. A. C. Quillian Athens W. P. Quillian Mexico Wo EB Garnett W. Quilian South Georgia Ld. Houston Bascom Quillian Tilbert T. Quillian Albany Garland Paul Sandersville Henry M. Quillan College Park A Quillian A.W. Quilllian Prank Quillian F. A Quillian Andrew TF. Quillan Jane W. Quillan Jane Williams Quillian

Artist Molinary Dead in New Orleans at Eight

New Orleans September 11 Andres Molinary a portrait painter of distinction died at his home age eight. He was a native of Gibraltar and well known in art circles.

Artist Molinary New Orleans Andres Molinary Gibraltar

J N Wood Veteran Businessman Passes in Atlanta

John Newton Wood aged about eighty four died at 1310 Peachtree Street Atlanta. Confederate veteran served Cobb's Tennessee cavalry and Fulton Dragoons. He was a Baptist, survived by wife two brothers two sisters four daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral held at his residence with interment at West View Cemetery.

Atlanta John Newton Wood Peachtree Street Mr Wood Cobb Roe. Cobb Z. A. Rice Fulton Dragoons Greensboro N. C Wood Baptist Church Jesse Wood Marthasvalle Moses Wood West View Cemetery

Night School at Tech Opens for Formal Registration

Formal registration for the Georgia Tech free night school opens tomorrow and runs four days through September 16. The fall term starts September 20 and ends December 9. A four dollar fee covers heating and power. all equipment and tutoring are state provided at no extra cost to students. Professor J N Gresbit, dean, urges prompt registration as many applications have already been received and expected to reach record levels.

Georgia School of Technology J. N. Gresbit

STATE POLITICAL POT BEGINS TO BOW, YEAR AHEAD

Open year signals potential governor bids with names like Dr. L. G. Hardman and Judge W. B. Thomas mentioned. Governor Harriss possibly seeking another term, with chatter of other lawmakers pursuing the office. Also notes attorney general race and railroad commission shifts amid Georgia politics. Boll weevil spread expands across a wide Georgia triangle, threatening large districts. a Thonnsville meeting will address control strategies. British midshipmen face promotion after three years if exams are passed.

Capitol State House L. G. Hardman Commerce W. B. Thomas Valdosta Harria Seat Assembly Clifford Walker Roscoe Luke Thomasville Col. J. Perry S Railroad Commission North Georgia Pell SG. McLendon Atlanta Colonel Perry Georgia Tale E. Lee Worsham Alabama Florida Stewart Country Thomas Ile Thonnsville

Lawyers Charged With Fist Fight at Five Points

Robert E. Church an attorney with offices in the Petera building and Alexander W. Stephens an attorney with offices in the Hurt building were arraigned before Recorder Johnson in a police matinee Friday charged with disorderly conduct as the result of a fight at Five Points Both men requested a continuance of their trial Judge Johnson granted the continuance and placed both on probation

Robert E. Church Petera Alexander W. Stephens Hurt Recorder Johnson

Sinners Fund Ticket Donation Reaches Police Relief

A citizen, calling himself a sinner, writes the chief of police to offer restitution for an admission fee he stole during a November event at the Spredw fairground. He sent 75 cents and claims W. T. Morris, former Police Relief treasurer, witnessed the loss and confirms the amount.

Police Police Relief Association Wa Spredw Gstater W. T. Morris Association Sinnei Fu Fore Eisen

Government Expert Returns With Bride in Georgia

George D. Smith of the United States bureau of satamaloxs returned from Louisiana with Mrs Seth att airage to Miss Virginia Robinson of Yackatooches parish Louisiana. They left for Thomasville where they will reside. Smith has been

Thomasville George D. Smith United States Bureau of Satamaloxs Louisana Seth Attairage Virgina Robinson Yackatooches Parish Louisiana Smith

Stationed Here Shaping City Life In Many Ways

A stationed resident for several months has influenced the city’s business and social life through growing trends. The person’s presence has sparked shifts in local commerce and social patterns as communities adapt to new routines and activities.

Pellagra Cure Promised by Local Resident

Thilshore resident Alan J W Turner reports relief from pellagra after using a remedy promoted by American Compounding Co. He promises a free book on Pellagra from Box 2003 Jasper Alabama and notes a money back guarantee if the cure fails. He urges others to consult the remedy for complete recovery.

Alan J W. Turner Baughn American Compounding Co Jasper Ala

Boy Killed Himself Says Coroner's Jury

A coroner's jury ruled that Will McMurray died by his own action after a Friday shooting at his residence 100 Ormond Street. Investigations were conducted at Harry G. Poole's undertaking chapel and funeral services are set for Pryor Street Presbyterian Church, with interment at Oakland.

Doneage Will McMurray Ormond Street Airlock Harry G. Poole Pryor Street Presbyterian Church Oakland

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