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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

6

Local Society Notes From Jefferson And Winterville

Mrs. Gilleland returns from Springville Alabama and others announce improved health. Numerous visits, travels to Greenville and Atlanta, a birth at 724 Hancock Avenue, formalities of social events, a barbecue, and a funeral in Arnolds ville. Winterville updates accompany short essays on weather and a philosophical column.

Mrs. S. O. Smith Hancock Avenue Atlanta Cox Jefferson Road

Hartwell Plans South Carolina Reunion and Local Honors

Hartwell Georgia hosts a reunion for Company F Twenty fourth South Carolina at Carswell Institute in Anderson county on August ninth with invited speaker A G McCurry. Dr W E McCurry forwards district medical organization while Gov Nat Harris addresses a Hart county crowd after a flagging political race.

Hartwell, Ga Twenty-fourth South Carolina Regiment Carswell Institute Anderson County A. G. McCurry Hartwell

Royston Notes Campmeeting Plans and Local Events

Royston Ga August 2 The Baptist protracted service added seventy five new members. Engagement announced for Miss Rebekah Moss to Mr Stark Ginn of Royston with wedding likely in early fall. Congressman Tribble spoke to a large crowd. Heavy rains damaged crops and roads. Campmeeting at Poplar Springs begins in the second week of August. Local construction includes a two story brick building and a residence by B H Holbrook. Dope sanitarium at Franklin Springs cited as less popular for picnics. Royston Masons nearing a new hall. Bowers repairs fire damaged store rooms with upper lodge space. Homecoming at Fort Lamar drew many Roystonians. Gubernatorial candidates have not yet visited Ty Cobb’s hometown. Annual horse-swap reunion to run August 2–6 with trading figures Charley Daniel and others expected to attend.

Royston Old Poplar Springs Georgia Royston Masons W. D. Bowers

Futile Task for Appointees as Postmaster

An Atchison Globe note argues that serving as postmaster is a futile ambition unless one is closely aligned with the leader. The item reflects editorial caution about the political dynamics of official appointments.

Atchison Globe

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