Odd Fellows Division Georgia Holds Annual Meeting
This morning at 9:30 the 16th Division Odd Fellows meet in the hall at Clayton and Jackson streets with Grand Lodge officials present. The program includes opening by A B Carter and figures on initiations, relief, revenue, and lodge counts through 1910.
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Odd Fellows
Georgia
Clayton
Jackson Streets
Grand Lodge
Clarke
Atlanta
Coleman
Cedartown
Henry Robertson
Gainesville
K. S. Anderson
Madison
Odd Fellows District Convention Proceedings Summary
The text records opening remarks and welcomes by Honorables and officials at an Odd Fellows district convention. It lists officers, committees, and lodge reports, with detailed figures on membership and finances for the Order and related bodies, plus a biographical sketch of Thomas Wildey, founder of the Order.
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The
Odd Fellows
T. H. Robertson
Gainesville
First Grand Master of Georgia Masonic Lineage
Alvin N Miller born in New York City in 1814 became the first Grand Master of Georgia in 1843. He belonged to Oglethorpe Lodge No 1 in Savannah and helped organize a state with just three subordinate lodges. He was a highly enthusiastic member of the Order.
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Grand Lodge of
Georgia
Alvin N.miller
New York City
Oglethorpe Lodge No. 1
Savannah
Order
Carter Serves Second Term as Division Deputy Grand Master
Mr. A B Carter, Division Deputy Grand Master of the 16th Division, begins a second term. His strong leadership kept him from relinquishing the office as he presides over the convention, earning broad respect from Athens Order members.
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A. B. Carter
Carter
Athens
Order
Judge W F Gilham Secretary of Sixteenth Division
Judge W F Gilham of Stephens Georgia is secretary of the Sixteenth Division and noble grand of Stephens Lodge No 358. He has never missed a convention meeting and is noted for his reliability.
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W. F. Gilham
Stephens
Stephens Lodge
Notable Georgia Masons Honor Pittman Veterans Jewel
William Pittman, Grand Treasurer of the Grand Encampment, is celebrated for 25 years of continuous service and holds a Veteran Jewel. The piece notes his high regard and rapid rise on the Grand Lodge floor and cites other leaders Bramblett Watson and local lodge members as prominent figures in the order.
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W. M. Pittman
William Pittman
Pittman
Georgia
Grand Lodge
Bramblett
A. J. Watson
William Lodge
Bramblett Named Grand Senior Warden of Encampment
The state announces that Mr. R. L. Bramblett has been appointed Grand Senior Warden of the Encampment, elevating his leadership role within the fraternal organization.
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R. L. Bramblett
Mr. Bramblett
Ritualistic member praised for active participation
A description highlights a member as diligent in ritual work and consistently engaged in degree duties. He is characterized as conservative, always guarding the order’s interests and ready to assist when needed.
Encampment District Meet Marks Successful Year
Last night the Encampment Branch of the Independent Order Odd Fellows held its district convention with many Encampments represented. Officers elected for the year include D D G P J F Nichols Colbert Vice J B ties Elberton Ga Sec Treas A B Harper Athens. The night session saw visitors assist the local Encampment in conferring the Patriarchal Degree.
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Odd Fellows
Eighth Congressional District
Athens
Independent Order
D. D
G. P
J. F
Nichols
Colbert
J. B. Ties Elberton
Sec-Treas
A. ‘B. Harper
Plow Factory Fight Spurs Chamber Meeting and Bankruptcy Action
The Crawford Oil Mill case opened before Referee F L Upson in involuntary bankruptcy proceedings led by creditors. Col Paul Brown of Lexington posted bond and will travel to Crawford to oversee the business. A chamber of commerce meeting at city hall will hear the new enterprises report on securing sixty thousand dollars for the plow factory project with funds still needed today.
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L. B. Clarke
Col
W. B. Sloan
Gainesville
Hall
Athens
W. S. Coleman
G. M
Crawford Oil
F. L. Upson
U.S
Paul Brown
Lexington
Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
Derailment of Sea Board Air Line at Oglesby Georgia
Special to the Banner Elberton Ga February 27 a Sea Board Air Line through vestibuled passenger train derailed near Oglesby leaving seven coaches off the track but the engine and all remaining cars stayed on rails. No passengers were killed though Harvey of Atlanta was injured and express messenger James Hatton narrowly escaped with shock. A replacement train brought passengers to Athens and track clearance was expected by early morning.
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Elberton
Fev
Seaboard Air Line
Oglesby
Harvey
Atlanta
James Hatton
Atheny
City Tax Books Close Friday for Returns
The city tax books will close on March first, Friday. Return to the city clerk before that date to avoid a double assessment of your property. The clerk and treasurer will be in office from morning till late afternoon. failure to file will default the official.
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Iain
Athens
Athens Seeks Sixty Thousand Plant to Benefit City
Citizens urged to support committees pushing a sixty thousand dollar plant for Athens. The drive promises full employment for about one hundred people and a five hundred dollar weekly payroll. Final calls to subscribe expected Friday March first with decisive vote on enterprise.
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Athens
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Agooter
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
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