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The Atlanta Constitution from Atlanta, Georgia • Page 7

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Unique Exhibits Are Ready on Main Floor of Healey Building for Inspection of Public. LIrhU imrnins until almost flawn this mornlngr in the main floor of the Healey building, where work men were putting the touches on ths Electrical show, which opens this morning at II o'clock. The exhibitors aald everything would be cleared and the show open on time, complete and ready for visitors. There are some unique bits pf machinery behind the frosted windows in the show room. In one corner the Tech boys were setting up a metal jclohe six dealara dlam body had time to i meter was.

Next the air, a model of 1 The Boat build elec aggregate of plain force of men Installing a modi The policing up flat irons and hair and sewing machine motors hundred other ideas for saving bis road, with curves and switches and doable track and third rail trains speeding along, showing the electric block safety system used by the road. The telephone companies were setting up exhibits showing the workings of their systems. The telegraph com panies were completing $222.09 RAISED FRIDAY FOR DEMOCRATIC FUND The work of Atlanta women and girls engaged yesterday in soliciting funds for the benefit of the national democratic campaign deficit under the direction of Mrs. Emma T. Martin, who, since October 2.

has had charge of the gla, netted exactly $100.59. In addition democratic rally day, that Miss ard McTVllllams, StocXbridse, had Ibtd that Gainesville had for irded and at noon MO had been llected in Forsyth. Delayed reports. CHANGE OF VENUE GIVEN TO NEGRO HONOR BIVINS tried before Judge z. vhe supreme i WOMEN WITH WATCHES ARRESTED IN MACON Ma Hargroi rundiiiK an investigation how they In po.

'sepsion of 3 Ma today. They 1 Wnil pf'the police that the watches stolen in Atlanta, and they are for word from the police )i INTERESTING SPEECHES AT A. M. E. CONFERENCE Fitzgerald, December (Special Editor R.

Ransom, of the A Review, addressed the A. M. conference on the attitude ol the country to the negro. Presiding Elder VTil Bishop Flipper transfers. Revs.

w. A. Fo.untc.ln, Greatheait. A. B.

Looper and J. Maxwell were the principal speakers 0i education. Bishop J. S. Flipper urgec the audience to read The Atlanta Con and The Macon Telegraph, as they showed a desire to uplift the negro race.

Richard D. Stinson. prlnci MRS. SARAH VENABLE DIED FRIDAY MORNING Funeral of Atlanta Will Be Held This Afternoon. Mrs.

Sarah Cornelia Hoyt Venable. 82 years old, pioneer ot Atlanta and One widely belored. died JTJoay morning at the residence, Ponce de Leon avenue, alter an illness of two months. She Is survived by four sons, Sam and Walter Venable, of Atlanta; Orr Venable, of Stone Mountain, and Clarence, of Llthonla, and two daughters, Mrs. James N.

Ellis and Mrs. Frank Mason, both of Atlanta. Mrs. Venable was born In Mary on November 17, 1831. and was the daughter of Rev.

Darius Hoyt, at one thne professor of Latin and Greek In Maryville college, In Tenneasee. She was mkrrled to William Richard enable while on a visit to Athena, on March 10, I860. They came to Atlanta lmmeaiately following their marriage. Mr. Venable serves court and keeper of public records.

It She first visited Atlanta in when the place was called TermlnUP. and later visited here when it was knewn as Atartnasviue. Alter cuuiiu. tv lanta following her marriage she neyei lived elsewhere to the end of tier life During the civil war she and her moth ct. Mrs.

Lucy Bogel Hoyt Payne, wen butterfly club which was orgamseo. a birthday Partv OI MrB enable for the purpose of keeping the pioneer matrons of Atlanta In close association. and the niotto. "Unswerving allegiance. rumposed of about fifteen members.

Venable was for a number i years a member of the First Presbyti nue Presbyterian church was organized TheCCfuneraICwiin be held this after "Richard Orme Flynn wli are as follows: W. R. lei W. Hoyt, Fred B. Law, Fred C.

J. Patrick and J. E. llunni interment will he Id Oakland ceme TWO ARE INDICTED FOR ALLEGED FRAUD IN FLQYD ELECTION ia's closed a lengthy session, of was devoted to an investigation i7en and election manager of the same pering with the ballot and for fall this district, both in the April primary for county offices and the September primary for state offices, shows tnat the returns had been tampered with, the tally did not correspond with tile lace 01 tne also returned against Lucius Edwards and Thomas I Poe. charged with furnishing liquor to at the primary.

W. O. Johnson and J. O. Selman and David Crow, NOVEMBER RECEIPTS LARGEST FOR MONTH IN HISTORY OF P.

O. were during the same month a year ago. The last month's receipts were the heaviest for any November within the history of the local office. WHITE AND SMITH WILL SPEAK TODAY TO SUFFRAGISTS Dr. John E.

White and John T. Smith, the newly elected representatives from twenty sixth anniversary luncheon to be held today at 1 o'clock by the Georgia Romans out frage association at the Piedmont hotel. DECATUR DISTRICT i ELECTS OFFICIALS Decatur. December I. (Special.) rhe election for justice of the peace listrict will occur Saturday.

For justice of the peace Judge A. the present incumbent, is opposed by Rev. C. Pattlllo md A. M.

Wier (Sarge Plunkettl. For there are three candidates I. A. Kimbreii. W.

P. Hudson and A. Ford. Christmas Gifts Combining Beauty, Usefulness, Sentiment and Durability You should make this a jewelry Christmas. Jewelry i.s appropriate.

It is certain to please, for both men, women aiul children love jewelry. A piece of jewelry makes an eVerlasting gift. You can buy jewelry as cheaply as you can anything else. Write for Catalogue liether you live in or out of Atlanta, you should have a copy ol our new holiday catalogue. It illustrates the very of ear stock.

It will solve your gift problems by suggesting any number of sensible gifts, at prices to suit your individual requirements. Sent complimentary anywhere upon request. Writr for it today. BERKELE, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths 31 Whitehall St.

Established 1887 THE CONSTITUTION, ATLANTA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1916. POLICE INVEME' LITTLE BASTS DEATH Body' of Infant Found Thanks giving Morning in Woodward Avenue Sewer. The police department Is now eon fronted with another mystery, which surrounds toe Hading of the Oodr ot an Infant in the Woodward avenue between Formwalt and Pryor streets on Thankagfving moraine at about o'clock. The body of the baby, which, had the appears of being only a few days old, found toy tat employes of the city, who waa engaged In cleaning out the The small body waa mutilated to a alight extent and bore signs of having been choked. There la nb linen or anything to furnish a clew.

As soon as the body was fonnd it was put in a small box and carried to police headquarters, where an examination of the remains was made, which reveals nothing that would be of ma terial aid to the department In solving" tne mystery. THREE DAYS NEEDED TO HOLD FUNERAL OF NEGRO PASTOR Macon. Ga, December 1. (Special.) What is. thought to have been the longest funeral service ever held In Macon, came to an end today when Rev.

R. B. William's, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist church, colored, was burled In All Saint's cemetery, near The minister, who had been pastor of the church for twenty years, died last Sunday. His funeral service began Wednesday and continued through until today. Continuous services were held all day Thursday, and thousands of negroes lrom all parts of the state attended Never before nave rso many negroes been gathered together in Macon.

There were so many of them that in order for all to attend the vice, 1 i and then hold until aU of the on Chri race. Thrs was largely due to the fact that whenever one of his congregation died Williams always took up a collection at the funeral and presented it to the family of the deceased. In this way he is said to have befriended most of the negro families In Macon. wice 8 1918 MORE PLEASANT THAN THE YEAR BEFORE Frost Three Days Earlier in 1915 Than in 1916, Says Forecaster. Ideal weather prevailing in Atlanta and vicinity Friday will continue for the next several days, according to Forecaster von Herrmann, who sees nothing in alfht bat the best quality of weather obtainable.

And the same biU is true for the entire year, so far as compared with the 1915. There Is not mo much difference in the total degrees, precipitation and lit tie charts on Mr. von Herrmann's desk, but, according to the weather man, 1911 has been a much more pleasant year to live. For instance, he says, the mean tem ever drank the number of cuds in aoound the best coffee We guarantee that for Luzianne. If it does not prove out on both points after you have used the entire contents of one can according to directions, tell the grocer you want your money back and he'll return it without a question.

Buy this better coffee today. Write for premium catalog. The Reily Taylor Co. New Orleans tor was reached on July 31, when the mercury clung about 97 degrees, while in 1916 the show, that the extreme heat was 95 degrees. thia being reached on May 17.

The hottest month perature of 88 degrees, for 1916. Au Stomach Out of Fix? "Phone your grocer or for a dozen bottles of this delicious digestant, a glass with meals delightful relief, or bo charge for the first dozen used. Shivar Ale PORE OIGESTIYE wm mineral mm md buses Nothing like it for renovating old) worn out stomachs, converting food into rich blood and eound flesh. Botded and guaranteed by the ceie. brated Shivar Mineral Spring, SheU ton.

S. your regular dealer cannot supply you telephone McCORD STEWART CO. DISTRIBUTORS FOR ATLANTA ft YlOWn IT Brown 1 JJ I Russia if Calf and $(5 When you put a pair of these on vour feet vou realize the satisfaction of STYLE and COMFORT. You get your money's worth of fine leather and you will know it the moment you see them. If you want the best shoe you ever wore at the price come in now.

27 White and 29 hall came tn 1915 on No 1 one oar earlier tn In" precipitation, to date has five Inches below thatof tha rnvi rear. The exact figures as given by the weather forecaster ara for ItlS inches depredation; In 19U. Inches depreciation. The totals for tne two years are C7.IC. spectlvely.

But the coldest day of the two jy Dr. Rer. H. Proctor srlU Ml his pul pit at both services at the First Congregational church, colored. Sunday.

It 11 i n. he will preach the communion eermon on "The Vision ori the Lords day," wnen a nanxoer or new members wlU fee received. At 7:45 p. m. he will give the second of the series of 'Sermons In Melodies," In which he is interpreting tne religious messsg of the melodies of the negro people.

Every household should have ajar of Kesinol fo heal skin troubles Minors tin itching patches, bits of rash or easily develop Into serious, stubborn affections, that every home maker should hare esinoi Ointment on hand to check them beforethey get the upper hand. We recommend Resinol fortius with the utmost confidence because of its harmless ingredients and its success in healing eczema and similar serious skin diseases. RcjLnol Ointment excell ra heallnr drearier. 1 SEE IT! you like te actually The Illustrated Review subscription, price Ten Cents for a Whole Year The price of a clear series of reproduction! Meet BsMtiM Wmmi (a tat World ThrUtlns from alt you nXrSTKATSTD KB VIEW, iftiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiHimmmmiiiHHiHimK Motor Weave Inexpensive but Serviceable AUTO ROBES Green Blue and Red $6.75 nationally advertised Patrick Duluth Robes Red and Black and Green and Red Plaids at $9.00 Page Seven. Fine Imported English Auto Robes with fringed edges in solid colors and plaids $12.50 and $15.00: Angora and Camel's Hair Auto Reefers $1.50 and $2.00.

Fleeced Lined Auto $3.00 $5.00 and $6.50. These Would Make Ideal Gifts. PARKS CHAMBERS HARDWICK 37 39 Peachtree COMPANY Atlanta, Ga. Safety First A Good Plan in Making Your Will The disposition of your property is the ONE thing you dont want to take chances with. As long as you arc here to watch it you may fed comparatively safe; gone, you must depend on others.

There is just one SAFE way administration by the Trust Company. Let us tell you about it. Our" advice costs you nothing, and you will find the comfort it will give you well worth your while. Trust Company of Georgia Capital, Surplus and Profits $2,000,000.00 Trust Co. of Qa.

Bidg. Pryor Street. There are many touring sedans but none with lines possessed by this Chalmers. It's the kind of a car that gets the longing look from the men on the curb. The price, too, is remarkable only $1850.

(iO U.k. Dtfnt) BLOUNT CARRIAGE BUGGY CO. East North Ave. Ivy 4152 3 in AMERICAS ELECTRICAL WEEK Dec. 2 Dec 9.

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