Tragic Macon suicide shocks city near Mercer University
The Macon death by self inflicted pistol shot occurred in the home near Mercer University. FitzGibbon, an Atlanta youth recently appointed Official Biographer for the Macon Circuit, died instantly after firing a pistol from his right temple. His wife and two young children were at home. Miss Minnie Wilson discovered him. Police and Dr. Worsham deemed the wound fatal. Authorities cite extreme ill health and financial embarrassment as likely causes.
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Mercer University
Minnie Wilson
Atlanta
Mr. Fitz Gibbon
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Fitz Gibbon
Sam
La Chocolataire entertains Macon for Melberry Street Church
In Macon on February 27 an evening at Masonic Hall showcased La Chocolataire a social chocolate party benefiting Melberry Street Methodist Church. The program featured a Doll Drill with twenty young ladies, a Little Breeches recitation by J P Hillyer and a La Chocolataire drill by local belles led by noted instructor, all amid decorative lanterns and colorful costumes and backed by a Baltimore sourced march.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
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Will Carlton
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Lizzie Jones
Hattie Rogers
Waltie Rogers
Florence Roberts
Madgie ‘Roberts
Nah Dunlap
Minnie Rockwell
Maud Campbell
Annie’ Burden
Emnie Hont
Mattie Rogers
Fannie Cubbedge
Della Freeman
Mattie Willburn
Ella McAndrews
Bertie Hardeman
Dreses
R. J. FitzGibbon Dies By His Own Hand In Atlanta Inquest Rule
An inquest ruled that R. J. FitzGibbon died from a pistol shot fired by himself. His interment is planned in Atlanta tomorrow with the body to be sent by the evening train. Mr. Barnes, his former assistant, will supervise the removal and attend the funeral in Atlanta.
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R. J. FitzGibbon
Barnes
Beaux Themed Supper Event Ends In Dreamlike Reverie
Guests wore gauze caps and floral headpieces as waiters served chocolate and doll drill performances. Tables hosted by a Dame and a Squire offered attentive service, with lingering chatter as guests departed to dream of bewitching faces and fragrant chocolate.
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Behind the Scenes at Forepaugh and Samwell Circus
In Macon on February 24 I toured Forepaugh and Samwell's pavilion guided by Leander Millward the snake charmer. I learned about the maze of ropes, the snakes, and the six young wives acting troupe, noting their riding, skating, and stilts act while observing their modest, schoollike demeanor.
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Forepaugh & Samwell
Leander Millward
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