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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1915

Page

8

Building Owners Open Convention in Atlanta

The National Association of Building Owners and Managers opens its Atlanta convention with 360 delegates at the Piedmont hotel. Notables include Fred Schaefer welcoming guests, Charles Doty and Asan Candler delivering talks, and Governor Nat Harris joining a morning welcome. A large barbecue at Stone Mountain and a theater party are planned, highlighting Atlanta’s hosting display.

Atlanta National Association of Building Owners and Managers Piedmont Hotel Fred Shaefer Atlanta Association Atanta Georgia Shaefer Sianager Oith Stone Mountain Bis Charles E Doty Cleveland Associative of Doty Asan Candler Avanta EM Potter Douglas Robinson Charles 3 Brown Company New York ZS Jewell Omaha Asociation of M Horine Holrine

White Slavery Case To Be Pushed By Wife

Mrs Miriam Marks files for divorce in Fulton Superior Court against Maurice Marka alleging his federal trial in Nashville Tennessee on white slavery charges. She will travel to Nashville October 4 to testify against him.

Miriam Marks Fultons Superior Court Maurice Marka Nashville Tenn Marks

Murray County Officials Face Contempt Over Courthouse Plan

Murray county commissioners and county attorney, exiled in Atlanta, return to fight Judge A W Fite injunction blocking courthouse construction at Chataworth. The court ordered jail for contempt if plans proceed. The dispute centers on building orientation, site on a ridge, and the $50,000 structure after $1,100 paid for plans.

A W Fite Chataworth Murray County Atlanta FR Dunn J M Mempink J A McGhee Jesse M Sellers Tye, Peeples & Jordan Irite Alexander Blair Macon H ‘J Carr & Co KH Beck Igh Bion Tite Tie Attar Clnsing Sellers Tite Dunn Homphill Wermee Hemphill Bellows Atlante Flest McGhee D. R. Dunn T. M. Hemphill A. W. Fite

Case Against Lyde Dismissed In Recorder Court

Lyde of 53 Walker Street faced charges tied to a recall campaign against Councilman Henfree. Recorder Johns dismissed the case after noon court, with 4H Terrell saying reports of a guilty verdict were wrong and Lyde had repeatedly tried to pay his city taxes. Councilman Renfroe was present but made no statement.

Jn Lyde Walker Street Henfree Recorder Johns Renfroe Terrell Lyde Recorder Johnson

Shorter College opens 1916 session in Rome Georgia

Rome Ga September 14 Special The 1915-1916 session of Shorter College begins tomorrow at 10 39 o'clock with opening exercises led by Rov F C McConnell The Alumnae association will attend in a body and Rotary club and Rome Chamber of Commerce have been invited to be represented Enrollment matches last year and all dormitory space is fully reserved.

Rome Shorter College Rov F C

Leader of Irish horse traders dead at Rebecca

Bridgett Sherlock, 65, leader of the Irish horse traders and wealthiest member, died at Rebecca Tuesday. She was known in Atlanta for annual winter visits. The body stays at Greenberg & Bond chapel until next April when traders bury once a year, then burial in Nashville. Survived by five sons John Peter Tom Eddie Pedre and three daughters Katy Terrell Bridgett Gostelio and Mary Carroll.

Bridgett Sherlock Rebecca Atlanta Greenberg & Bond Nashville Sherlock John Peter Tom Eddie Pedre Sherlock Katy ‘Terrell Bridgett Gostelio Mary Carroll

Stills Found Hidden in Ellijay Raid Report

A raid near Ellijay led by Revenue Officer Cox confiscated about 4 500 gallons of beer and substantial whisky and materials over three days. Three stills were dismantled. one operated during family meals, another hidden under corn in a shack, and a third inside a lard can buried in a cotton field.

Ellijay Cox

Hart County Bank Receives State Charter

The Hart County bank was chartered by the secretary of state. It will be located at Hertweil with a $20,000 capital stock. Incorporators include C.3 Kidd S.J. B McCurry W.O. McCurry Clayton Herndon B.T. Kidd Saul WB Morris Mr T Warren LE Cobb C B Matheson A W P Brown W sE White and J I Jenkins.

Bart County Bank Hart County Bank Hertweil Kidd SJ B McCurry WO McCurry Clayton Herndon BT Kidd Saul WB Morris Mr T Warren LE Cobb B Matheson A W P Brown W Se White J I Jenkins

Fulton County Game Warden Question Sparks Court Hearing

A Fulton County dispute centers on who may appoint the state game warden and subordinate officials. Judge to rule whether the warden can appoint his chosen officials concurrent with the administrative term. The office pays about $5 000 annually in fines.

Fulton County Anu Lb Lillis LO McClesty Hulton Game and Fish Charles Davis Will Vo Immer Themies & Avnow McCloshy Davis Ainow Rimmer Tulten Clifford Walker Zhamer MoCleskys Davie Ikewise Fujtan

No Prosecution for E. E. Holcombe If Refunds Money

Public official P B Lattimer states no criminal action against E E Holcombe if the shortage is repaid. He notes that Mrs Holcombe plans to arrange repayment and that the solicitor general will decide on the case after the investigation records are reviewed.

E. E. Holcombe Holcombe Harris P B Lattimer Mr Lattimer Lattimer Solicitor General's Office Solicitor General

Clayton County Votes To Keep Highway Board

Clayton County voters upheld the existing highwa y board defeating a single commissioner plan proposed under a 1920 law. Campaigns centered on good roads and a bond funded highway improvem ents, with boosters claiming the victory will continue the county’s improvement work along the Dixie highway corridor.

Clayton County Highway Board Elai Jonesboro Board of County Commissioners Jb Dock Inet Clayton

S J Brown Plans to Make Douglas Tobacco Market

S J Brown promotes a Douglas tobacco market in Nicholls area noting drought and low yields, three farmers planted eight acres last year earning 80 per acre, this year thirty five farmers across 235 acres, with plans for warehouses to attract wholesale buyers and create a local market, previously sold in South Carolina.

Dougls Ga Nicholls SJ Brown South Carolina

Sorrow Over Belgium Leaves Louis Huysmans Dying

Havre France September 14 Lons Huysmans the late Belgian minister of state died here after leaving a sealed envelope to his son Eduard marked Not to be opened until after am depth The letter expressed unwavering Belgian loyalty and a vow that he died for the Fatherland The text hints at his belief he would not see his land again and requests a simple cross bearing his name and the words Died for the Fatherland marking a patriotic farewell before death.

Havre France Lons Huysmans Eduard

Physical Examination Of Employees Started In Cafe at Terminal

In Atlanta restaurant Terminal Here is the newest wrinkle in services in Atlanta restaurants and MW B34 proprietor of the Terminal station restaurant has started it. An eye to utmost sanitation and cleanliness he has begun monthly physician examinations for every employee from dishwashers to head waiters to ensure sound health and prevent any transmission of physical affliction to the public. This plan, used by several eastern railroads, will be extended to other railroad station restaurants he operates in southern cities.

Atlanta Terminal ‘Station Bdyd Boyd

Lecturer Wendling Claimed By Death In Charleston

George Heuben Wendling lecturer and author died today at his home in Charleston aged 70 after an extended illness. He was born in Shelbyville Indiana in 1845 and had a long career as a lecturer and writer.

Charleston W Va George Heuben Wendling Shelbyville

Thermometer choices advertised by John I Moore & Sons

An advertisement from John I Moore and Sons at 42 NW Broad Street promotes a range of thermometers under the Guarnsteell Actware line. It claims accuracy and suitability for different tastes and budgets, inviting readers to compare prices and features.

Guarnsteell John I Moore& Sons Opcians Broad Street

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