George C Nealy Dies After Long Illness
George C Nealy longtime Atlanta police official died Sunday after a lingering illness in a local hospital. He joined the force February 6, 1912 and rose to assistant station sergeant before illness. He previously served 23 years as assistant superintendent of the post office. He is survived by wife at 7 Cleland avenue mother Mrs Q N Mealy and brother Claude Neary. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Central Presbyterian with police escort.
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Harry G Pools Undertaking
Central Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
Dunbar H Ogden
W. H Bell
North Atlanta Baptist Church
Atlanta
Nealy
Georgia Lodge of Masons
Delphi Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Cleland Avenue
Q N Mealy
Claude Neary
Mayo
Macon Man Escapes After Killing Wife
Macon Georgia September 19 Special. Bunny Lucas shot and killed his wife Mia Ida Lucas in her Boundary street home. Coroner inquest blamed Lucas. no witness to the fatal shot. J D Nobles testified Lucas pawned a pistol for him, Lucas allegedly loaded and pocketed it after drinking. Neighbors heard their quarrel and shots. Sheriff Hicks offered a $100 reward. Governor Harris to be asked for aid. Lucas, about 45, formerly railroad flagman, is bald, 145 pounds, wears blue suit and crushed straw hat.
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Macon
Bunny Lucas
Mia Ida Lucas
Boundary Street
Stubbs
Lucas
J D Nobles
Hicks
Harris
450 & B
Governor to Speak at Gordon Institute Today
Governor Harris sails to Barnesville for opening exercises at Gordon Institute and the Sixth District Agricultural and Mechanical School. He will depart this morning and return to Atlanta tonight.
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Harris
Statehouse
Gordon Institute
Agricultural and Mechanical School
Barnesville
Atlanta
Joel Hunter’s Daughter Ill at Brigham Hospital
Joel Hunter rushes to bedside of his daughter Misa Lethe Hunter who lies gravely ill at Brigham Hospital in Brookline as the family seeks prayers and care.
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Joel Hunter
Brookline
Misa Lethe Hunter
Eter Brigham Hospital
Ase
Dr Proctor Sermon on Life and Elijah Lessons
Rev H H Proctor of the First Congregational church preached on life and Elijah yesterday morning. He urged us to regain life by humility, recognizing selfishness, and slow redemption. He emphasized drawing near to God through study of the Word and prayer, and noted all work aiding men falls within God’s kingdom.
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H H Proctor
First Congregational Church
Colored
Elijah
Eljah
Goton
God
Convertible Bracelet Watches Offer Elegant Versatility
A local retailer showcases new Bracelet Watches with or without expansion bracelets. A wide variety of styles and prices are offered, with exclusive agency for several large factories to save buyers money. Call to view or request the 1915 Watch and Jewelry Catalogue.
Walter P. Callaway Named City Manager for Atlanta
Walter P. Callaway, a prominent Atlanta and state figure, has been named city manager for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. He has been a successful insurance man for the past eight years and returns to a city leadership role.
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Walter P. Callaway
Mutual Benefit Life
Atlanta
State
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Newark official to move offices to Fourth National Bank building
State Agent R DL Foreman announces relocation to save offices on the eighth floor of the Fourth National Bank building in Newark. Mr Callaway, tied to a Georgia family influential in Troup Sumter Bibb and Wilkes counties, will head the city department of Mutual Benefit, a major Atlanta company.
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Newark
R DL Foreman
Sod
Fourth National Bank
Callaway
Old Georgia
Georgia
Troup
New Pastor Preached First Sermon at Egelston Memorial
Rev J H Elder preached his inaugural sermon at Egelston Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 AM. The message titled The Christian's Herf uge drew on Psalms 27 5 6 and focused on Christian troubles and God's special providence and care, illustrated by several incidents.
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Egelston Memorial
J H Elder
Egelston Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Belle Bennett to Address First Methodist Women
May Belle Bennett arrives in Atlanta on Friday to speak at a mass meeting of women at First Methodist Church. The nationally known speaker will discuss missionary conditions after recent travels to Panama. Over 600 women are expected to attend the Friday afternoon event at 3 o clock.
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Belle Bennett
Atlanta
The
First Methodist Church
Miss Bennett
South
Panama
Wife Murderer Killed by Louisiana Posse
Zack Jones, 85, who escaped after killing his wife near Alexandria last Sunday, was shot and killed today by four officers who found him hiding in the woods. When ordered to surrender, he reached for his shotgun. Authorities had pursued Jones across parishes after Mrs Jones, 50, was killed by her husband in a jealousy dispute.
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Alexandria
Zack Jones
Iis
Jones
Mra Jones
Forsyth Theater to Feature Gypsy Camp Pantomime Night
Thirteen performers including a lively chorus will present a pantomime picture The Gypsy Camp at Forsyth theater in a night showcasing musical numbers and dance. Notable appearances by Sig Aldo Ranslegger the Italian pianist and Lew and Molly Hunting add star power to the program alongside Aileen Stanley and a string of touring acts including a Mexican themed comic sketch by Barrett and Opp.
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Miessey
Forsyth Theater
Sig
Aldo Ranslegger
Italien
Avertean
Atlanta
Joe Barrett
Joe Opp
Lew and Molly Hunting
Varinun
Aileen Stanley
Bilt Daris
de Leon
The Explorer at the Grand and The Regeneration at the Strand
The Grand presents The Explorer with Lou Tellegen and Dorothy Davenport in an unusual African jungle thriller praised for its thrilling battles and nonstop action. At the Strand William Fot offers The Regeneration from Owen Kildare with Hackcliffe Fellowes Anna Q Nilsson and Anne Nilson in a strong, costly production set in New York life hailed as potentially epoch making in the film world.
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van the Grand
Aramas
Lasky
Paramount
the Grand
Lou Tellegen
Dorothy Davenport
London
Strand Theater
Willian Fot
Owen Kildares
Hackcliffe Fellowes
Anna Q Nimson
RA Walsh
Bowery
Tontha
New York
Ace
Mamie Rose
Anne Nilson
Rockcliffe Fellowes
Wiliam Shear
Maka
Labor to Push Case Against Westcott
The first indictment in the south for violating the federal eight hour workday law was returned in Savannah Georgia against Captain Westcott of the Savannah docks. The Georgia Federation of Labor plans vigorous prosecution with state labor help. Assistant Federal Attorney Muller leads the case with Savannah Trades Assembly backing.
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United States District Court
Savannah
Captain Westcott
Westcott
Louis P Marquardt
Georgia Federation of Labor
Edward L Tripp
Savannah Trades and Labor Assembly
Tripp
Marquardt
State Federation
South
State Federation of Labor
John Smith
Muller
Macon
Charles E Edwards
Savannah Trades Assembly
Colored Night School Blessed by Professor Holmes in Atlanta
Professor B R Holmes, president of the Holmes institute, declares the colored night school by the board of education will open in October and calls it a great blessing for Atlanta's colored citizens. He notes over 1,000 colored residents should attend and that many work in service roles while several hundred children are out of public schools due to work obligations. Over fifty have already applied for admission to the Holmes institute program.
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Board of Education
B R Holmes
Holmes Institute
Beulah Baptist Church
Holmes
Atlanta
Holmes Institute For Adraiselon
Steeles Reconciled and Family Happy After Divorce Petition
Mrs Emily KR Steele repented of her action after a cruel petition and reconciliation with her husband. She said he did not strike the baby and that she acted under outside influence. The couple now live happily with their baby following a meeting at lawyer James L Moore's office in Atlanta.
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Emily KR Steele
Aii
Steele
James L Moore
Atlanta National Bank
Mira Steale
Lee County Fair Dates Set for October 21 23
Leesburg Ga September 19 Special At a Lee County Fair Association meeting officers were chosen for the year IG Pruett president 1 B Paul vice president Z2 V Blanton secretary and treasurer. Committees appointed and all committees are at work. Indications point to the biggest county fair ever held in this immediate section. The dates set are October 21 23 and 23.
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Leesburg
Lee County Fair
IG Pruett
B Paul
Blanton
Directure
Tax rate lowered in Houston County meeting action
County commissioners reduced the 193 year tax rate to 1760 per thousand with 159 for school tax. The rate marks a 50 cent reduction from last year. State 480, school 150, county 1120, noting county rate 80 cents per thousand lower than 1914.
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Perry Gn
Cardul Restores Weaverville Woman After Years of Ill Health
Weaverville resident Mrs Abbagatl Hamptor describes twelve years of decline with illness three to four days monthly, weight loss from 160 to 135 pounds, and hospital treatment. After starting Cardul at her husband’s urging she improved rapidly, regained strength, and now tends garden, housework, and even cooks for 20 boarders. She credits Cardul with permanent cure and endorses its sale by druggists with directions.
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Abbagatl Hamptor
Cardus
Cardul
Delegates to report on Southern Labor Congress
Atlanta Federation of Trades members expect a briefing at Wednesday’s meeting on the Southern Labor Congress held in Chattanooga. Delegates Karl Barnett, Luther Stull, and Lee Herndon will review discussions on major labor issues and Southern concerns from last week’s gathering.
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Southern Labor Congress
Chattanooga
Federation
Labo Temple
Southern Congress
Wednesdas
Ixarl Raratén
Luther Stull
Lee Herndon
Cooler Weather Near as Forecast Predicts
Forecasters say blue gray clouds at dusk signal a drop in temperatures for the city. Sunday was warm and good for strolling or country drives, but today will see a noticeable cooling. The weather bureau warns that a sudden cold spell could arrive on a near future morning if Atlantana wakes in a shivering state.
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Weather Bureau
Free organ recital draws large crowd in Atlanta
The Sunday afternoon free organ recital by Dr Kraft, part of the Atlanta Muse Festival, drew a large audience. Kraft presented selections from Wagner, Weber, and Tchaikovsky among others, delivering artistic interpretations. The program included pieces from Merry Wives of Windsor, Thais, Peer Gynt, and Der Traumbuta, with Wagner and Dvorak also featured.
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Dr Kraft
Atlanta
Adagio Lamentio
Carl von Weber
Overture
Anton Dvorak
Richard Wagner
Lievestad
Tristan and
Tdolde
Drummer Found Dead at Georgian Hotel Athens
G Braselton of Nashville was found dead in his hotel room at the Georgian in Athens this morning at 10 o'clock. The chambermaid could not enter yesterday. he had gone in late and was believed to be sleeping. He died of natural causes and the bed was sent to his home this afternoon.
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Athens
Braselton
Nashville
Georgian Hotel
Dahls Floral Shop Moves to New Location
Dahls Floral Shop, under manager R I Gresham, relocates from its CanMer Building site to a new 103 Peachtree Street store opposite the Piedmont Hotel. Opening postponed to early October with a chrysanthemum giveaway. A sidewalk of small filing will display a tower garden scene of roses, violets, and chrysanthemums.
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Peachtree Street
Piedmont Hotel
Imperio
R I Gresham
Dahls “Flora
Nushtang
CanMer Building
Dani
Fifth Avenue
New York
Man ‘Ger Gresham
Ottebir
Bach Caller
Danis
Martin Under Bond For Accidental Shooting
In Gamerville on September 19 a posse member, Martin, who helped catch Er nest Jackson the convict, was placed under $309 bond for shooting Jerry Vatlarelln by mistake near Oakwood. Patterson, mistaken for Jackson, was halted and fired on twice while fleeing, though not seriously hurt. AB Kirby, a guard at Royal Hospital, lies in serious condition after a skull injury from the same assault. doctors fear for his recovery.
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Gamerville
Ernest Jackson
Mirby
Jerry Vatlarelln
Martin
Oakwood
Patterson
Jackson
Martin AB Kirby
Royal Hospital
Tis
Charse
Hla
Clarke County Boy Drowns in Reservoir
A 12 year old boy, son of Thomas Tod, drowned in a 20 foot deep reservoir at the Empire State Chemical plant in Athens on September 19. He waded with other boys, became confused, sank and died. efforts by bystanders and authorities followed.
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Athens
Spectal
Thomas Tod
Wintersille
Empire State Chemical Company
Bempe
Baptists at Carlton Athens to Open 115th Annual Meeting
Sarepta Baptist association convenes its 115th annual meeting at Carlton in Athens on September 19. Dr John D Mall of Athens, president of the Georgia State Baptist convention, serves as moderator for the event organized in the same year the University of Georgia first held sessions.
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Athens
Sarepta Baptist Association
University of Georgia
Ciillon
John D Mall
Georgia State Baptist Convention
Guaranteed Accurate Thermometers Offered by John Moore
Does it matter if your thermometer is accurate If so visit John Moore & Sons at 42 N Broad Street for a fine assortment of guaranteed accurate thermometers in stock Choose the Op ticilane model to fit your taste and purse.
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John
Moore & Sons
Broad Street
Cady
Family Absent House Looted by Bold Burglars
Mrs Young away in town for an hour with daughter Moss Carrie Young left her home at 125 Poach tree Saturday evening about 10. Burglars entered the unoccupied apartment and carried away much of the furnishings including new suits and silverware. Front door left unlocked, other items left behind. Detectives had not yet secured a lead.
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A M Youngs
Mrs Young
Moss Carrie Young
Recorder's Court to Hear Fight Over Children Today
In a Sunday street altercation at 149 Curran Street LoL Pylant Ida Pylant LC Gentle and others were involved. The Pylants and Gentle were injured and Gentle posted a $100 bond at police HQ. Charges were served alleging disorderly conduct and assault with a razor in the quarrel over children.
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Recorder’s Court
Curran Street
Lol Pylant
Deiver
Ida Pylot
LC Gentle
Pylant
Grady Hospital
Gentle
Fylant
Gente
Thomas Tax Rate Meets Stasis in County Budget
Thomasville officials reviewed revenues and expenditures and decided the tax rate will not be revised this year. After examining the city's needs, commissioners concluded current funds meet all demands and kept the rate steady.
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Thomasville
Geseutemurs
Thomas
Toms
Mneet Nl
Medicine Declares Great Benefit Affects Many in Community
A physician praises medicines that aid numerous patients amid a discussion of health impacts and remedies. The piece notes symptoms, treatments, and potential improvements in memory, concentration, and vitality, highlighting the hope of recovery through medical care.
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