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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1914

Page

5

Ex Climax Banker Faces Trial After Courtroom Scuffle

Leesburg Ga September 18 Special The preliminary hearing for A D Oliver former Climax banker drew a crowd as county superintendent A M Howell allegedly struck attorney Claude Peyton in the face after Peyton questioned Roy Black witness testimony. Oliver was bound over on 750 bond as five related warrants were dismissed amid a sensational, crowded courtroom scene.

Leesbars A. D. Oliver Climax Clauda Peyton Sylvester Oliver A. M. Howell Lee County Howell Roy Black Peyton Dodson Americus Claude Perton Cobonel Yeoman Wilkerson Daw-son Robert Forrester Leesburg

Two big watermelons grow on same stem

The Siamese twins in watermelons are the latest Georgia agriculture product. F. P. Camp, who lives a mile below Jonesboro, brought into town yesterday a big watermelon that had a

Georgia F. P. Camp Jonesboro

Remarkable Twin Melons At Local Farm Draw Crowd

Two unusually large melons grew on a farmer's vine attracting much curiosity. Weighing 29 and 34 pounds, they stood as a striking pair on the stem and drew visitors eager to glimpse the sizes and unusual fruit.

Browing

Hold Negro On Charge Of Attack On Jeweler

Ismory Gur, colored, is charged with assault with intent to murder after attacking H. D. Spencer in his jewelry shop at 256 Marietta Street two weeks ago. Witnesses said John Braden learned Spencer had about 28 dollars, Guy entered, asked for a watch alteration, then struck Spencer with a blunt instrument. Spencer was taken to Grady Hospital. Bond for Guy was set at 2600 dollars.

Ismory Gur H. D. Spencer Marietta Street John Braden Spencer Guy Mr. Spencer Grady Hospital Spenger

Men Only Meeting to Close St Pauls Revival

St Pauls Methodist church ends two week revival with a men only closing feature Sunday at 3 00 pm pastor Dr Fraser invites men and youths statewide to attend the service also a 7 43 pm closing service. Evangelist Klemm reports more than seventy five conversions along with strong singing by Mr Boyd and wife and the church choir.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Fraser Ollock Egvangelist Klemm Boyd

Holt Tallies Fifteen Years on Atlanta Police Force

M L Holt longtime Atlanta patrolman died at 9 45 PM at his son in law Dr C M Adams Buckhead home after years of paralysis He left service about ten years before pensions began not on pension list Survived by sons R J Holt and R Holt member of Atlanta Police Relief Association.

M. L. Holt Atlanta R. J. and R. ©. Holt

Atlanta Jews Mark New Year Celebration at Temple

Atlanta Jews prepare to observe Rosh Hashanah on Sunday morning at the temple at South Pryor and Richardson streets with rabbi David Mars leading services. The article outlines the 5675 Jewish year and the Ten Days of Penitence culminating in Yom Kippur, detailing the trumpet blasts, holy convocation, and themes of divine justice and responsibility.

Atlanta

Fourteen Die As Mont Magny Sinks In St Lawrence Wreck

In fog off Beaujy Banks the Black Diamond collier Lingan rammed the government steamer Mont Magny, sinking at 5 am. Fourteen crew and lighthouse keeper families perish including Second Officer La Chances and his two children. Survivors rescued by Potana and brought to Quebec via Grosse Isle and the Alice.

Quebec Lingan Beaujy Banks Crane Island St Lawrence River Montmagny la Chances Alice Grose Isle Montmai Gulf of St. Lawrence Straits of Belle Isle WN. F Helle Iale Flower Island

Theaters Showcases Adele and Youth Beauty and Folly

The Atlanta stage scene features Adele by New Era Producing Co with lavish Parisian gowns worn by Carolyn Thomson and Myrianne by Mas Phelps at Forsyth, plus Nana and Lew Dockstader headlining vaudeville. Lyric presents Youth Beauty and Folly with a famed chorus. Grand touts Captain Swift and David W. Griffiths The Scape with Blanche Sweet and the Gish sisters.

Woo Adele Atlanta New Era Producing Company, Inc Joseph B. Bickerton, Jr United States Carolyn Thomson Mas Phelps Myrianne Aeven Awaroyen Forsyth Lew Dockstader Nana Bam David W. Griffith Paul Armstrong New York Blanche Sweet Man Marsh Dorothy Willian Gish Owen Igor

Earle Chester Smith Gives Fine Recital at Cable Hall

At Cable hall last evening the Atlanta Conservatory of Music introduced pianist Earle Chester Smith in a fifty minute recital. He performed Schumann G minor sonata Chopin nocturne and polonaise Liszt pieces and a characteristic serenade by Schubert. Audience response was warm with encores and cordial recognition. Smith has begun teaching at the conservatory and Cox College, signaling a promising local influence on music.

Cable Hall Atlanta Conservatory of Music Earle Chester Smith Chopin Hark Liszt Smith Conservatory Cox College Atlanta

Kaiser Famous Guards Blotted Out in Western Battles

The Paris correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph reports that the renowned Prussian Guards corps, elite of the empire and pride of the German emperor, has been virtually blotted out in battles along the Motte, Mfarn and Aigne rivers.

Kaiser London Paris Exchange Telegraph Company Empire Motte Mfarn Aigne

Mrs Black's Funeral Will Be Held Today

The funeral of Mrs Eugene P Black, a longtime Atlanta resident, will be held at 3 p m at her son Eugene R Black's home 1350 Peachtree Road with Dr Charles W Daniel presiding. Pallbearers include Wilmer T Moore Marion M Jackson Sanders McDaniel and others. She died in Montreal of acute indigestion after arriving from Europe and is survived by three sons, a mother, a brother and three sisters.

Eugene P. Black Atlanta Montreal Canada Eugene R. Black Peachtree Road West View Charles W. Daniel First, Baptist Church Wilmer T. Moore Marion M. Jackson Sanders McDaniel Phinizy Calhoun Michael Hoke Frank J. Boland Clark Howell George W. Harrison, Jr Black Forsyth Zacharias B. Harman Europe Wiliam Harman Black New York Evelyn Orme Amme Apsylin ‘Harman William Harman Black Charles H. Black Charles E. Harman Albert H. Cox Bremen Gao A. J. Orme M. H. Randall Thomayville Frank Boland Wilmer Ix Moore

Belgian Woman Seeks Help for Countrymen

New York September 18 Madam Vandervelde wife of the Belgian minister of state arrived aboard the Creole to appeal to Americans for aid to Belgium. She declined interviews but transmitted a statement describing refugees, destroyed homes and dispossessed families, and cited Queen Elizabeth’s approval of relief efforts.

New York Madem Vandervelde America Belgium Madam Vandervelde United States Antwerp Andeal Vandervelds Louvain Albert Queen Elizabeth England Magem Vandervelde Madam Vanderveldt

Red Cross Badges Worn by Imperial Guardsmen

Bordeaux report says wounded prisoners claim German aeroplanes lack gasoline. French aviators bombed a railroad junction halting ten trains carrying retreating Prussians. Last convoy to Troyes included seventeen imperial guardsmen captured near Vitry le Francois. Guardsmen wore Red Cross insignia on sleeves and were sent to a French ambulance corps for testing.

Bordeaux Troyes The Temps His Prusziane Vitry-le-Francois Department of Marne Red Cross Smaltary Automobiles

Note to Great Britain over Carden interview

Washington reports a formal note to Britain inquiring whether Sir Lionel Carden’s interview alleging Wilson’s position on Vera Cruz is accurate. The move signals American displeasure and potential repudiation by Britain. Zapata seeks a truce as Carranza plans resignation and Iglesias Calderon to become provisional president and run general elections.

Washington United States Great Britain Lionel Carden Moxico Wilson Vera Cruz Lionel Brazil Mexico Carranza Cecil Spring-Riea State Department Foreign Office Villa Tapain Mexico City Zapata Fernando Iglesias Caderon

Old Man Tells Story of Robbery Attempt

Willie Lewes and Hitza Martin were bound over to a higher court after being arrested by Howard Pattillo and J. B. Ragsdale for alleged assault and robbery against J. Brently. Brently testified to the attempted robbery while Ragsdale claimed the women kicked the old man and tore his clothing. Pattillo checked the scene at an arc light and recovered Brently’s purse containing $81 a few feet away. Both women denied the charge.

Willie Lewes Hitza Martin Howard Pattillo Ragsdale J. Brently Preston Brently Qtr Pattillo

Property Transfers and Mortgages Across City Blocks

A series of property transfers and mortgages dated September 12 to September 23 are listed, detailing multiple lots and deeds in various streets and land lots, including payments of 7000, 40000 and 28000 dollars. Notable transfers include a 15 acre parcel at Ashby and Simpson and a southwest corner lot at Ponca de Leone avenue and Hunt Street. Building permits are also noted for repairs and one and two story frame dwellings.

Carey T. P. Habby Ona Catawell Irving G. Hact Celethorys Bvdone Lucy ‘T. Black J. W. McEachern S. A. Wardlaw Charles Horton Mra. C. L H. T. Trowbridge Miso Clara Hudson Edgar A. Neely T. NM. Smith Dorcoy Street Cheney Street John T. Taylor Kathleen H. Cohan Hust Merritta Avenue Nutting Street Boynton & Cole Realty Company Cole-Mitchel Company Main Street St. Charles Avenue T .N. Smith Georgia Savings Bank and Truat Company North St Dorsey Street Rhoda Brocka Charles Beckwith T. MI. Robinson Rosa Hoffman Hedford Place Woodward Avenue Capitol Avenue Forrest George Adair

Ponce de Leon Aver Baptist Church to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary

Members of the Ponce de Leon Aver Baptist church plan their tenth anniversary on October 10. Pastor Dr. A H Gordon returns from vacation to preach Sunday morning and evening. He has prepared the anniversary program to be announced Sunday.

Ponce. de. Leon

Georgia Supreme CourtJudgments Affirmed Amid Court Deliberations

A series of Georgia Supreme Court judgments were affirmed in cases across multiple counties including Bibb Jefferson Fulton and Clayton. Justices presiding included Judge Meador Judge Meadow and Judge Thomas with various counsel representing plaintiffs in error and defendants. Rehearing was denied in Ray executor et al v Hey from Fulton.

Yeteral Union Gureiy Company Bias Rides “Marble Company Fon Bickton Rerior Cor Patterson Bivins, Spencer& Moore Clay & Morrie Tor Piaineit D. W. Biniz Jpeley V. Powell Milier Worsul Ferry D. His Tor Pieiatier Kn William 3. Geer Higelt d Ely Gaskins Berrien Thomas “G. Wilcox Knight, Chastain &Gaskins Feld Et al Jefferson—Judex Baiiings Evens Evane Pallipa Os Enilips Jamba Ke Hines BR. MN Hardeman Witte Macon Bibb Matthews Jot F. Roos Wallace Biller Andrew W. Lane Walter de Parks Halley Hart Alten & Denmark William M. Farr Walton Et al Vy, Ward Et al Tinegoln Ludge Walker J. M. Pitner Colley & Colley West & Raméen Samea J. Parke Sitelan Foal Et M. Holden McKenzie Sona & Co Consolidated Nhumber Company Ghatham Chariton, Osborne & Lew Fence Bennet Twit Reess Robert J. Colding Donaway & Sons Virginia-Cayaling, Chemical Company Lincoln Suter Walker Calley & Colley Pitner Conten Heaher Vy. Fitapattick Adminiatratrix Ete el Ana ‘Tien Wee Williams” Wyone Samuel "H. Sibley B. H. Golley W- A. Slaton Richardson Espert Ray V. Hey Fulton Obn G. Walker Movants

Domestic Science Fair Opens at West Mitchell Church

A domestic science fair runs Monday to Friday at the West Mitchell street church with over a thousand exhibits. Canned fruits and vegetables, handiwork, scarves and quilts, and cooking specimens will be on display. The fair aims to boost efficiency in the average housewife.

Mitchell Street Averaes

Denham F uneral Invitation and Obituary Notices

Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funerals of Mrs. James Denham at St Anthony's Church with interment at Greenwood. Also notices for Mrs Georgia Andrews and Mrs Eugene P Black with service details, pallbearers, and cemetery arrangements including West View cemetery and Peachtree Road address.

Ee Ee Denham James Denham John ¥. White St Anthony's Church Father Jackson Greenwood P. J. Bloomfield Company B. F. Fraser West View H. M. Patterson & Son Sam Holcomb W. A. Lockwell W. A. Kimball T. M. Montgomery S.A. Bockhammer Smith

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