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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1915

Page

9

Marriage of Rebecca Beckwith to Walker Clay Hill at Glenburn Cambridge

Mrs William Henry Travers announces the September 15 wedding of her daughter Rebecca Beckwith to Walker Clay Hill at Glenburn Cambridge Maryland. The couple will be at home after November 20 at the Georgian Terrace Atlanta. Local events note a Free Kindergarten enrollment, scholarships for Marguerite Hatcher and Yhsa Maybeth Prichard, and a busy social week with dinners and dances at East Lake and Inman Park.

Woman's Club Marguerite Hatcher Lucy J Hatcher Brown Place Atlanta Womans Club Woodberry Hall Yhsa Maybeth Prichard Luekle Avenue Ida Belle Jessup

Ruby Elders and J A Watterson Quietly Wed in Cordele

Miss Ruby Elders night chief operator at the local telephone exchange and J A Watterson district cableman for Southern Bell were secretly married at the Methodist parsonage in Cordele. Rev Walter Anthony performed the ceremony with two close acquaintances as witnesses, the couple keeping the engagement private.

Cordele Gee Ruby Elders J A Watterson Southern Bell Telephone Company Walter Anthony

Social items note local residents' health and travel

Mrs John J Tyers has recovered from a recent illness. Mr FOM Mitel will return next week from the chat. Miss Wyrekliffe Wurm has been improving for several weeks. Mrs Frank Hyland Miss Joste Hyland and Mr Leon Hyland left for Knoxy Ile Tennessee to make their future home. Mr Frank Hyland left for Knoxville weeks ago. Mrs Oliver Jones Sr and Miss Emma Jones spent the summer at Tallulah Falls.

Fom Mitel Wyrekliffe Wurm Frank Hyland Joste Hyland Leon Hyland Knoxy Ile Tenn Knoxville Oliver Jones, Sr Emma Jones Tallulah Fally Itave

Atlanita Couple Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fuss, a long married Atlanta pair residing at 119 Woodward Avenue, marked sixty years of marriage. The event drew prayers and tributes from St. Philip's Cathedral, the Daughters of the Confederacy, and Dean Allinson, who sent white lilies. Mr Fuss is 83, Mrs Fuss 7? years old. friends offered help as the couple looks forward to new celebrations and future years.

Blackman Hayes Unn Maples Hendersonville Nashvile Tenn Dunn Charles” E Cooper Frank M Bass Nashville John M. Long J Pierce J 3B Shute Sheffield Ala Nannie Bert Tina Nashville Banner William M Green Ness TH McNeilly Stase Atlanta Woodward Avenue St. Philip's Cathedral Daughters of the Confederacy Dean Allinson Tuasi Puss Fuss

Hendersonville Trip and City News Highlights

Hendersonville residents plan two week amends with friends before returning to Atlanta. Mr and Mrs F L Smith stay at Hotel Astor New York. Dr Omar F Tider sailed from Savannah to New York for weeks at McAlpin hotel. Beloved guests include Miss Laurm Bell Clarke and Miss Mary Emma Creary visiting Mrs Harry Clarke on West Tenth street. Mary Sessions of Birmingham visits Miss Josephine Smith. John Corrigan leaves for Washington DC. Mrs Barrett Phinizy improving in Athens. Mrs Henry Cheesling returns to Birmingham after visit.

Ruth Tester St .Josephs Infirmary Mrs Neal Savannah Mra J . Milo Inman Parle Mige Beatrice Hamlett Chitazy Mra Omar F Tider New York McAlpin Hotel Laurm Bell Clarke Columbus Misa Mary Emma Creary Mobile Amorous-Vietman Harry Clarke West Tenth Street J I. Richmond J J. Richmond New Orleans George Forrester Mary Sessions Birmingham Josephine Smith John Corrigan Washington, DC Albert Dillon Jacksonville Bie William ‘Ercy Barrett Phinizy Athens Piedmont Henry Cheesling F T Perkins Maurice Sullivan Wesley Memorial Hospital

Dr Ogden to Preach on Streets Again Sunday Afternoon

Open air service on Marietta Street near Five Points led by Dr Dunbar H Ogden scheduled for Sunday at 4 o'clock. Ogden cites last Sunday's meeting as proof of need in the city and extends a cordial invitation to all, especially nonchurchgoers. His address titled The Influence of Man.

Marietta Street Five Points Dunbar H Ogden Ogden

Gate City Lodge to Have Barbecue

A barbecue for Gate City lodge members and their ladies is planned this afternoon at Burns Cottage. Special trolley cars will depart from the Gas Company calling on Marietta Street at 1:00 PM sharp. Only lodge members and one lady each are invited. An interesting program is planned and a lively time is anticipated.

Burns Cottage Gate City Lodge Marietta Desta Wa

Presbytery Report by Dr Little Preaches Woman in Business

Dr A A Little of Westminister Presbyterian Church will preach the second sermon in the series on Woman. Sunday evening the subject is Woman in Business. Sunday morning services begin at 11 o clock with a sermon on The Merciful God. The presbytery meeting at Jongshoro will be noted during the morning service as Dr Little retires as moderator.

A. A Little Westminster Presbyterian Church Tor Dr Little Jongshoro

Coffee County Schools Progress Under Floyd Leadership

Douglas, September 17. Under county school superintendent J Gordon Floyd Coffee county schools are advancing. Seventy six white teachers and twenty seven colored staff support sixty white and twenty seven schools. A supervising industrial teacher for colored schools is secured for next year through the Jeanes Fund, with offices in Charlottesville. Dr White's Sermon will address the Gift of Gods Love and Heaven teaching.

Why Spaghetti Should Be Served Oftener as a Side Dish

An old ad argues spaghetti is a healthier affordable side dish replacing meat. It claims Faust Spaghetti made from durum wheat absorbs fully, enriches blood, and can form a complete meal with bread and butter. Maull Bros advertises the product from St. Louis USA.

New Pastor Joins M E Church on Ponce de Leon

Rev J W Elder of Daytona Fla arrives to lead Ponce de Leon Avenue Methodist Episcopal church in Atlanta. He will preach at Egerston Memorial on Washington and Fulton at morning services and hold a 430 pm gathering near Ponce de Leon and Piedmont, where the new church will rise with architect Charles H Hopson. Elder, once secretary of his conference, comes from Eustis where he helped establish a fine church. He notes good roads on the drive from Daytona.

J W Etder Daytona Charles H Hopson Mr Elder St John's River District Eustis Georgia

New Lutheran Church To Be Soon Completed

The English Lutheran church resumes evening services Sunday at 7 43 in the annex and morning services continue at 80 Capitol Avenue. Construction on the new church progresses rapidly and the congregation hopes to occupy by the first Sunday in October. Pastor Rov W C Schaeffer Jr announces sermon themes Traits That Are Tests and Followers of the Way.

Uns Capitol Avenue Rov W C Schaeffer Jr Way

Selecting a Husband Subject of Dr Jones

Dr Charles O Jones, pastor of Trinity Church, will preach at both Sunday services. The evening hour will feature sermons for young people on The Model Family. The sub-topic will be The Choice of Four Husband. Jones argues marriage quality can be improved and the husband plays a key role in eugenic marriages to ensure happy, useful wives and Christian citizens.

Charles O Jones Trinity Cduch Dr Jones Sam Sonen

Atlanta Free From Typhoid Says City Bacteriologist

Dr Claude Smith, Atlanta city bacteriologist, reports very few typhoid cases originate in the city. He says nearly all cases come from sea resorts and that the city has fewer imported cases this year than before. He doubts sewer or stagnant lake sources, attributes illness to stomach troubles, and urges good food, pure water, and inexpensive inoculation funded by the city.

Claude Smith Atlanta Smith

Day of Atonement Observed by the Jews

The solemn Day of Atonement began at sunset Friday and continues until the same time today in synagogues and at the Jewish temple. Services were held Friday evening and will continue through Saturday morning and afternoon. Rabbi Wars will deliver three addresses.

Opening Exercises at Bessie Tift College Forsyth Ga

Opening exercises at Bessie Tift college were held in the college auditorium on Friday morning at 10:30. President Joshua H. Foster outlined plans for the year, James P. Whyte delivered a scholarly address, and Mrs H Tift received an ovation before the formal opening.

Forsyth Bessie Tift College Moraine Joshua H Foster James P Whyte H H Tift

Big Drug Company Sets Atlanta Headquarters in Sight

Willis, southern manager for the Tanlac company of Dayton, travels to Atlanta to establish its southern distributing point. The Tanlac firm, a major drug maker with over 1000 bottles daily, plans a large Atlanta branch to lead U S south marketing. Office staff and significant local spending are anticipated. exact location and start date pending announced soon.

Wills Tanlac Company Dayton Atlanta Willis United States South Ita Ziso

Second Baptist Church to Host Dr Arch Cree Sermons

At Second Baptist Church on Sunday morning September 14 the pulpit will be occupied by Dr Arch Cree secretary of the State Board of Missions. The 745 pm meeting will be conducted by the BOY P U with a special song service and Dr Cree will preach two sermons. Dr Cree is recognized as a forceful speaker among southern Baptists for occasions of his character.

Second Baptist Church Arch © Cree State Board of Missions P U Cree BYU Southern Baptista

Cordele Schools Open With Record Attendance

Cordele public schools opened the fall term with record matriculation. Speeches were given by H Palmer chairman of the board of education Mayor J Gordon Jones Rev Walter Anthony Rev J H Cain Professor Nicholson the principal and Superintendent W E Lanier.

Cordele Spe H Palmer City Board of Education J Gordon Jones Walter Anthony J H. Cain Nicholson W. E. Lanier

Masons Barbecue Saturday At Burns Cottage

Gate City lodge No 2 Fres and Accepted Masons invite members, wives, and friends to a barbecue Saturday afternoon at Burns Cottage. Special trolley cars will be provided by Georgia Railway and Power Company leaving the Gas building line on Marietta Street at 7 1 clock this afternoon. An informal program has been arranged for the barbecue, limited to members. The lodge, with a membership around eight hundred, lies south of Baltimore.

Gate City Lodge Burns Cottage Georga Railway and Power Company Marietta Street InCaas Gate City Masomic Loage Lbtimore

Barnum and Bailey to Offer Foreign Acts This Year

Barowh and Baileys circus will visit Atlanta for a one day showing with matinee and night performances Monday October 18. The show will be quartered at the old Ponce de Leon amusement space across from the Ponce de Leon driveball park. Advance agents announce a large number of foreign acts this year making the bill more attractive.

Barowh & Baileys Circus Atlanta Ponce de Leon Ponce de Leon Drise- Ball Park Big Circus

Weather Bureau Forecast Promises Break in Warm Siege

The weather bureau reported a cooldown within a few days with a moderation in temperature followed by genuine autumn. Today and Sunday are forecast to be fair as the siege of warmth ends.

Weather Bureau

Monroe Pays Tribute To Mrs Albert Mobley

The funeral of Mrs Albert Mobley at First Baptist Church Monroe drew a large crowd. She was daughter of Judee and Mrs Fred Chester of Madison, praised for intelligence and charm. Town business closures marked the ceremony, as Monroe mourned a prominent civic figure and recalled the Foster family tragedy.

Monroe Albert Mobley Georgia Atlanta First Baptist Church of D W_ Key Walden Mra Foster Field Foster Mobley Board of Trade Larners Bank

No War Supplies Sold by General Motors

New York September 17. W Nash provident of General Motors company denied reports that GM dictated a 60 percent dividend or sold war materials. He stated the company has not sold any war supplies or used plants for war orders in the United States. He said GM has supplied about 200 automobiles for the Red Cross ambulances and plans to build up home business rather than war orders.

New York O W Nash Provident General Motors Com Ny General Motors United States Wash Unglish Ted Cros

Sunday School Rally at Druid HMs Presisteritn Church

The Sunday school plans two great service day on October 3. An attractive program is being prepared with several special features. It is expected that all fathers and mothers will be present.

The Druid Hms

Central Presbyterian to Host Sermons by Dr Ogden

At Central Presbyterian church Dr Dunbar H Ogden will preach morning service on An arch Its Cause and Cure and the evening message titled A Wrong Kind of Righteousness. The pastor’s addresses focus on moral questions and spiritual guidance for parishioners.

Central Presbyterian Dunbar H Ogden

Rich Potash Deposits Found on Putnam Farm in Georgia

Eatonton Ga September 17 Rich mineral deposits on Ros D stublet's farm four miles from Eatonton attract interest. Samples from the area claim potash levels high enough to ease wartime fertilizer shortages. Surveyors reported promising findings as government officials and local observers note potential value of the land.

Putnam Farm Eatonton Ros D Stublet Eaonton Germany Viaziel Erninenturges Staden Gale Leokhing Othin Stite Geologial Depu

Revenue legislation considered in the Senate

The debate centers on how to raise revenue through measures including sugar tax, lower exemption limits, and extending the emergency tax law beyond January 1. Officials caution that accurate department estimates are needed before choosing a plan, with concerns about army and navy funding and long term certainty.

Lomatess Carolini Weddar West Adav Seataratam Sugir

Son of Admiral Colby in Belgian Army

Francis T. Colby, son of Rear Admiral Harrison Gray Otis Colby, has been appointed a lieutenant in the Belgian army after serving in the United States and New York National Guard. He organized relief efforts in Paris and earned recognition for bravery. He previously served as a first lieutenant in New York and as an officer in the Second Field Artillery.

New Lork Francis T Tals New York Leckived Colpy Paris Colls Harrison Gray Otis Colby United States Army Boston New Lok National Cuach Aliaka

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