Georgia Day Proposed by Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy
At the West Point convention the Georgia division urged all chapters to observe Georgia Day on February 7 and promote a state wide program in schools. The group aims to fund a ten thousand dollar educational fund tied to the Francis Bartow memorial, with Flag Day adding patriotic outreach and flag distribution.
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Georgia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
West Point
Daughters of the Confederacy
Francis Bartow
Rabun Gap
Geenral Francis Bartow
Pate Gap
Baxter
Rutherford
The
Commonwealth
Marion Arnold Named New Sunday School Superintendent
At a First Baptist Church meeting, Marion M. Arnold was chosen to lead the church's Sunday school for the coming year. Arnold is noted as a highly active Sunday school worker in the city and vows to uphold the church’s high standard with diligent care.
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First Baptist Church
Marion M. Arnold
Arnold
Unday
Narrow Escapes Open Sunday School Convention Here
Train No. 28 accident near Clarkston delays Athens bound service. Engineer S L Davis severely burned but halts runaway engine. Fireman lightly injured. passenger train rerouted to Augusta. Sarepta Baptist Sunday school convention opens at First Baptist with George W Andrews leading sessions through Friday. program features multiple teachers, Matthew lessons, and open conferences.
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Atlanta
Clarkston
Gate City
S. L. Davis
Clarkstone
Davis
Claiston
Augusta
Georgia
Athens
Rayford Brooks
The
Sarepta Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
George W. Andrews
Avlanta
Matthew
M. A. Jenkens
Geo. W. Andrews
A. B. Caldwell
Paul
A. B. Card
Calendar of Cases for This Week
Judge Charles H Brand will try several cases in chambers this week. Wednesday brings Hanson versus Hardman a motion for a new trial from last term. Holbrooks versus Holbrooks also on Wednesday. The State versus Claud Hopkins a Banks county whiskey conviction motion for new trial. Thursday features Halley versus Stockton. Saturday includes Sarah and John Nunnakily versus Talbot Nunnally et al. Next week also includes several notable cases.
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Charles H. Brand
Hanson Vs. Hardman
Holbrooks
Claud Hopkins
Banks County
Halley
Stockton
Sarah
John Nunnakily
Talbot Nunnally
Ontyiel al
Athens Daughters Do God Work and Funeral for Mrs Shore
At a Daughters of the Confederacy meeting in Athens Laura Rutherford chapter pledged funds for Bartow memorial Arlington and Shiloh projects and for the Georgia flag sale to support a ten thousand dollar educational fund. Funeral services for Mrs Sara Shore were held at Cobb street with interment in Oconee Cemetery. Crystal Theatre ad notes Italy's Cavalry and theater features with M S Weatherly visiting Los Angeles.
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John W. Wier
Cobb Street
Saraa Shore
Shore
Jesus
J. W. Barnett
C. M. Snelling
T. S. Mell
J. W. Webb
E. L. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Messia
Alvon Bailey
Emmett Wier
Albert Wier
John N. Wier
Clifford Parr
F. M. Bailey
Oconee
Chancellor Barrow Heads to Washington for Trust Meeting
Chancellor Barrow travels to Washington D. C. to join Jeanes Trust Commission members in discussing the Miss Jeanes fund. The aim is to improve basic education for African American students through trusteeship and policy ideas for fund administration.
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Jeane
Thornton’s Ticket Draw Sparks Lexington Interest
Mr A A Rayle of Lexington won a drawing after buying a Thornton’s lottery ticket. The ad notes 50 cents can yield a prize valued at up to a thousand dollars and urges readers to buy today.
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Thornton's
Thornton
A. A. Rayle
Lexington
Old Santa Letters From Athens Ask for Dolls and Trailing Toys
A 1909 Athens Georgia page prints multiple Santa letters in which children beg for dolls doll carriages toy trains drums footballs rocking chairs trampolines and other gifts. The missives reveal names ages and street addresses across Athens with a note that Mr J W Cooper has returned to Lexington.
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Santa Claus
Santa’lay
Athens
Lucile Cobb
Barber St. City
Santa
J. W. Cooper
Lexington
Silvey Speer Weds McKenzie After Divorce Decree
Miss Silvey Speer, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Speer, married Marshall C McKenzie in Brookwood after a divorce final decree in Atlanta Superior Court. The decree was signed at 10 am, license issued at 1 pm, and ceremony at 1 45 pm conducted by Rev Charles L Bass of Kirkwood Methodist Church.
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Atlanta
Russell J. Thomas
Silvey Speer
W. A. Speer
Marshall C. McKenzie
Speer
Brookwood
Charles L. Bass
Kirkwood Methodist Church
Hardin Indicted by Federal Jury in Postal Case
Atlanta reports federal grand jury indicts J. F. Hardin a notable railroad man on postal law violations after a complaint by former Georgia commissioner William Norwood Mitchell. Cards from Hardin to Windy Mitchell included insults provoking outrage, triggering widespread comment.
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Atlanta
William Norwood Mitchell
Georgia
Federal Grand
J. F. Hardin
Mitchell
Hardin
Windy Mitchell
God Noble Inc
Fire damages new Maxeys Georgia school building
Advices report a recently completed Maxeys GA school building was damaged by fire yesterday morning. The brick structure had just opened the day before. origin unclear but heating plant suspected. Officials do not expect severe damage.
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Maxeys
Small Fire Strikes Foundry Street Office
Firefighters respond to Foundry street box to extinguish a small blaze in the Foun dry and Machine Works office. The watchman alerted the department, damage under 75 dollars, no insurance. Prompt detection limited the damage and prevented serious consequences.
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Foundry Street
Thens Foundry and Machine Works
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Macon
Geo
W. Andrews
Lonnie Smith
Tabernacle Sunday School
J J Andrews
Keus
Brand
Sarah Shore
Laura Rutherford
M. W. Welch
Milledge Avenue
M. Rutherford
Georgia Division
Bartow
Arlington Fund
Shiloh
Sanders
Gainesville
Children of the Confederacy
Italy
Crystal Sc Theatre
M. S. Weatherly
Los Angeles
Cal
W. €. Thornton
Hotel Green
Barrow
Washington
Athena Ga
Hazel Kirk
Athens Ga
Park Ave
Pearl Kirk
Peter Rabbit
Remus
Barrow St
Mamie Morton
Granny
Julia
Fain Slaughter
Athens, Ga
John Chipley
Prince
Clearland Walker
Foundry St
Santa Clause
Luther Smith
Foundry
Isbell Smith
U. S
Emmanuel Church Guild
Harawa
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