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ITEARST S ST'NDAY AMERICAN, ATLANTA, C.A., SUNDAY, DE<
1913.
GREAT OGLETHORPE CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS 1'
Atlanta Assured of Big
School as Record Solic
iting Canvass Ends.
Continued From e*age 1.
nol, Harripnn Jones; treasurer. Henry
H. Schaul; chaplain, Dr. Thorn well
Jacobs.
President Allen appointed a com
mittee consisting of Messrs. Jones,
Owens, King. Hottenfleld and Jacobs
to draw up a constitution and by
laws and a plan of organization.
Reports were made to the effect
that there are many loose ends of the
.•subscription work yet to be wound
up, and that the committees probably
will get in several thousand dollars
more to be reported Inter.
At the request of the three Atlanta
newspapers, a meeting :>f the clearing
house banks of the city was called
Saturday by President Robert J. Dow
ry, and the Oglethorpe University
proposition was presented to them
by James R Gray, (’lark 'Howell and
Keats Speed The hanks were asked
to renew their subscriptions made to
WHO HELPED TO RAISE THE BIG FUND
O F the 33 committeemen present at Saturday’s luncheon,
only seven were born in Atlanta, while six others, making
thirteen, were born in Georgia. Two were born in Germany,
while one each found his nativity in Austria, China and Canada.
In the same party of 33 canvassers there were eleven Pres
byterians, six Baptists, four Methodists, three Episcopalians,
three Catholics, and one each Congregationalist, Christian Sci-
entist, Hebrew, Lutheran and Christian. One was a non-church
member.
Among those who subscribed to Oglethorpe were Ameri
cans, Englishmen, Jews, permans, Greeks, Chinese, Japanese,
Syrians and negroes.
the old unlvernfty fund of nine yearn
ago of $1,000 each.
When the matter had been ex
plained Captain KngliHh, president of
the Fourth National Hank, stated that
If it were not contrary to the national
law, his hank would make a sub
scription of $1,000, and that if the
law did interfere, the $1,000 would he
given anyhow by the officers and di
rectors of the institution.
President Robert .1 Dowry, (if the
Dowry National Rank, made a similar
statement and said if the law pre
vented he personally would give the
$ l„ooo from his bank
Tlie American National and Fulton
National, the only other banks repre
sented, stated they would take the
matter up with their hoards of direct
ors at the first opportunity, and ex
pressed the belief that similar sub
scriptions would be forthcoming
Following is a list of t'ne individual
subscriptions reported at the Satur
day luncheon:
Henry H. Schaul’s Committee. Mr.
and Mrs. Julius M. Alexander, $250;
Chelena Market Company, $30; Hayes
Bros., $25; John T Thompson, $25; Cal
loway A Smith, $25; J. W. Ferguson,
*15; Fritz Wagner, $15; C. C. Downs, $9;
Kills K Terry, $6; K. D. Boone, $fi; (’.
c Seleskey, $5; F. C. Newcomer. $5;
R. H Smith, $5; cash, $10. Total, $431.
Harris White’s Committee G. B.
Scott, Decatur, $100.
A. W. Furlinger’s Committee; Dow-
man Dozier Company, $200; J. B. Rid
ley $::5; B E. Thrasher, Jr., $25; C. G.
Wynne. $15; Robert H Jones. Jr., $50
(conditional); H. W. Nichols. $10 To
tal. $325.
Charles P. Glover’s Committee. Er
ins. Spence & Moore, $25; Walker Roof
ing Company, $15; Frank K Hoffman,
$6 Anderson Bros., $40; N. P. Cannon,
$F,0; .1 E. C. Redder, $25; Smith & Mar
tin $25; l»r. C. J. Vaughn. $20. Total,
$205. w
c T» Montgomery’s Committee; \\
B. Ibrblg. $0; R & D. Hollingsworth,
$5; Foote's Trunk Factory. $50; George
E Argard, $25; George P. Ia»wis. $25;
j| M. Patterson & Son, $100. Total,
fin
John A. Brice’s Committee; H. H.
Cahanlss, $100; J. T Stephenson. $50;
Ernest D Rhodes, $50; A. M. Verrffcr.
$10; I D. Bond $5; Mark A. Thomas,
$10, William J. Harris, Director of Cen-
.Ajk, Washington. $50.
Joel Hunter’s Committee; Atlanta
Public School Teachers' Association, by
Miss Annie T. Wise, treasurer, $25
I)r J Cheston King’s Committee: J.
Calvin Stanford, $25; W. S. Gillam, $25;
Riddell & Johnson, $3,000, Byck Bros.
Company. $25; R. R. Wood, $50; Howard
Muse $50; VV. W. <>rr, $100; George
Muse! $100; Samuel C. Stovall, Jr.. $500;
Charles I). McKinney, $26; Jamison
Stone Company. $100; Mackle-Craw ford
Construction Company, additional, $100,
j p Allen, $50. Total, $4,150
D P Bottenfleld’s committee: Order
of Owls, Atlanta Nest. No. 1,190. $100;
Fraternal (>rder of Eagles, Aerie No.
714 $100; Independent Order of Beavers.
Dam No. 2 $100: the Central Club of
Atlanta. $100; S E- Davidson. $50; J. K.
Goldberg, $25; Hoey Hong. $25; J W
Nesbit. $10. William McIntosh. $5. Tom
Hennings. $5; J. B. Grant, $25; J. L.
Culver. $10; G. H. Gann $10; M \
Freeman, $5; J- W. Goldsmith, $20: R.
d Satterwhite, $25; H. D Morrill. $25;
Fred Sheats. $10; Buchanan-Sholton
Grocery Company, $25; J. R. Allen, $10;
E I. Cooledge, $5; J. C. Cone, $10; C. D.
McHan $25; F. I) Jacoway, $5; Clif
ford S Denham, $10; M. A Gresham,
*5; t. E. Doss, $5; Emile Gaillard, $5;
N R Carnes $6; E. C. Pratt, $5; George
D Smith $6; L. D. Doss $5; Henry
Ferguson, $5; H. M. Arnwlne, $5; Guy
H Crusselle, $25: Thomas Dynch, $R:
W W Buran. $10; J. D. Atkinson. $2.; |
Or I B. Fitts, $20; Damon T. Danler,
$5; Clarence M. Paine, $25; Mrs. H. W
Potts, $25; D. A. Armstrong. $25; E F
Johnson $10; Paul ». Alexander. $20;
J. A Patch, $5; K. P McClung. $10; D-
Zaban & Son, $10; Ben Graham. $500;
F. A Burgln. $25; O. P. Lyman $10;
lames Lawrence Heidt. $100; Southern
Dental College. $200; Heyman Brothers,
150; pierce B Datimer, Woodstock, Ga.,
$25.’ Total. $1,935.
T)r William Owen s committee: Ma
terial to be used at beginning of con
struction. $2,000; another contribution of
the same nature, $2,000; W. C. Pease,
$50; a friend $20. Total. $4,0,0.
Southern Suit & Skirt Co.— Atlanta, New York—Southern Suit & Skirt Co.
At This Store Monday,. 7 uesday and Wednesday a
Suit and Coat Clearance!
Such a Sale as Atlanta Has Never Before Had!
With due respect to all other sales and to the TRIM H—We wish to reiterate and
EMPHASIZE the above statement. The REASON—THREE SOLID FLOORS packed
with Ready-to-Wear—a stock so big, so broad, th^it the season’s selling has left it still
practically unbroken—a stock unequaled in the South, will be offered at our USl ALBIGANNl AL JANUARY
CLEARANCE REDUCTIONS beginning TO-MORROW.
NOW—just stop a moment, you hundreds of smart women, who wait and watch for this annual event, who
KNOW THE BIG SAVINGS INVOLVED- and THINK'what it mean's to enjoy these savings NOW, IN TIME
FOR THE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS, instead of two weeks hence.
You’ll readily see the wisdom of visiting this store Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, where you'll witness the
greatest Suit and Coat selling Atlanta has ever had.
No need for detailed style descriptions when you know that this great stock contains them ALL!
Southern Suit and Skirt Company’s Clearance Sales are ALWAYS recognized as in a class to themselves.
All $30.00 and $37.50 Suits Reduced to $19.75
All $40.00 and $47.50 Suits Reduced to $24.50
All $50.00 and $60.00 Suits Reduced to $34.50
All $15.00 and $17.50 Coats at $10.00
All $20.00 and $25.00 Coats at $12.50
All $27.50 and $30.00 Coats at $15.00
All $18.00 and $20.00 Dresses at $10.00
All $25.00 and $32.50 Dresses at $15.00
All $35.00 and $40.00 Dresses at $19.75
Over two thousand garments, most of which have been
in this store only ten to fifteen days
None
bent
C. O. D.
Sou th ern Suit & Skirt Co.
Largest Exclusive Womens Apparel Store in the South
GEO. W. SEAY, President
43-45 Whitehall
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At the Last Moment:
May We Suggest?
A Fine Umbrella?
The most desirable line of fine Umbrellas, at prices compelling in their
reasonableness, is shown here for the next three days. Every style of
straight or hook handle is represented, mounted in the best frames;
covered with Spitialfield’s silks. Men’s or women s—$3.75 to $15.
First Floor.
An Evening Fan?
Acceptable to every lady, always in taste for formal functions. Lace
fans on Ivory, Pearl or Bone, Spangled Fans, Net Fans, Honiton Fans,
Point Lace Fans, Gauze Fans. A!! are here, in great variety—a pretty
assortment—$1.25 to $12.50.
First Floor.
A Box of G1
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owes:
Send any lady Gloves, be she maid, wife or widow, she’ll bless you.
Evening Gloves, Street Gloves, Walking Gloves, Suit Gloves, all are
here, of guaranteed qualities, of correct cut, and in every style and
color, a pair, $1 to $4.50.
First Floor.
Silk Stockings?
Every woman wants more of them, particularly this season of slashed
skirts, of prettily adorned shoes, of dainty lingerie, are silken Hose a
requisite in the toilette of smartly dressed women. You can’t go wrong
on Silk Stockings—-$1 to $4.
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First Floor.
Boxed Handkf
rc
kiefs?
No guesswork here. Handkerchiefs are a certainty. A box of Appen-
zell or Irish or French Handkerchiefs will fit exactly. Embroidered
styles, Needlework comer styles, Initial styles, Hemstitched styles.
All in boxes of 3 or boxes of 6. A box, $1.50 to $6.
First Floor.
An Oriental Rug?
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Here’s a never-to-be-forgotten gift, that is an artistic present. Lasting
beyond your generation, ’twill be an “heirloom.” Rug fiends, Art
Collectors, Lovers of the Beautiful, have taken pleasure in our collec
tion. They’re buying them, too. Irresistible—$6.50 to $150.
Third Floor.
A Superb Fur Set?
The most exclusive and elegant styles are shown here. No woman
lives who would not welcome Furs. A great range of prices, complete
assortment of styles, utmost varieties in Ermines, Foxes, Minks and
Skunks. All fresh and silky, ready for use, a set, $50 to $300.
Seesnd Flag.
Lace Centerpieces?
Of course, a household linen gift shows a care and thoughtfulness that
will never be forgotten by the recipient. Its intimate use is always a
reminder of the,giver. For Holiday Gifts, we suggest the peasant
hand-made Clunys, Centerpieces, Scarfs or Luncheon Sets, each $1
to $50.
First Floor.
Linen Di
inner
Sets?
You know that this house was built upon its Linens. Irish, Scotch,
Flemish and Moravian looms are represented in our collection of Linen
Sets—Cloths and Napkins to Match. All sizes, round and square
cloths with Napkins to match from a two-yard square to a six-yard
banquet cloth, $5.20 to $50.
First Floor.
renc
h Und
erwear;
In separate pieces or in sets of gowns and combinations, or gowns,
chemise and drawer sets are very popular with givers this season. This
gift from one lady to another betokens a charming intimacy and
friendliness that carries with it an atmosphere never to be forgotten by
the recipient. Sets at $7.50 to $35.
Second Floor.
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