Barbara Frietchie myth debated by Confederate veterans
Dr W B Conway argues the Barbara Frietchie tale is a myth with no factual basis. He cites letters from Mrs T J Jackson James Powell Smith and H Kyd Douglas supporting Jackson's staff view that the Frederick incident did not occur and urges removal of the poem from school readers and texts.
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Barbara Frietchie
Fitz Leehapter
Frederick
Whittier
Century
Barabara Frietchie
Washington
Maryland
Douglas
Jackson
Georgia
Cman and Reed
Cobb-Delaney
Mary E. Burt
Dr. Conway
General Jackson
H. Kyd Douglas
Hagerstown
Old Barbara
James Powell Smith
Boston
John Greenleafs Whittier
B. A. Keane
Roxbury
Board of Education
Elite Theater Draws Packed Audiences for Madame Butterfly
Crowds filled the Elite yesterday to see Madame Butterfly starring Mary Pickford as Cho Cho San. The article notes social parties at the premiere and praises Pickford’s screen supremacy while describing a steady stream of local attendees and visitors.
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Mary Pickford
Cho-Cho San
Lacey Cobb
Young Ladies of the Episcopal Choir
R. W. Lamkin
Ebenezer Residents Note Returns and Farewell
Mr. G. T. Webster has returned to Atlanta after two weeks with Mr. J. H. Biggers. The community says goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McRee.
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Alex Davison, Jr
Riverside
Mr. G. T. Webster
Atlanta
J. H. Biggers
Mrs
Clarence McRee
Night school offers English courses for new session
The board of education reports a newly organized night school with eleven enrollees. Courses include English Literature focusing on The Vicar of Wakefield, Practical English covering spelling and business writing, and Composition and Rhetoric. Mathematics courses to be announced. several applicants seek arithmetic and geometry until capacity is met.
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Board of Education
Wakefield
Oliver Goldsmith
Macmillan & Co
Western Union suspends deferred Trans Atlantic messages
The Western Union Telegraph Company announces a temporary suspension of Deferred Trans Atlantic messages due to a facilities shortage. Restoration efforts will be made and customers will be advised when service resumes. The suspension protects regular paid service amid a flood of deferred messages following similar actions by other cable companies.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Trans-Atlantic
Western Union
Few Complied With Law On Business Registration
A warning of penalties for failure to register special business or occupation with the ordinary by January 1. The notice lists many trades and assigns fines and possible jail time for noncompliance, urging registration to legally operate in the year.
Additional Subscriptions for France Funds Reported
The Banner notes Prof. Lustrat's appeal for Northern France sufferers and reports new subscriptions totaling 113 dollars including Annie Linton 2, Mary Franklin 5, Rosa Von Der Lieth 1, Kate Simpson 1, and cash 1. The sum subscribed reaches 102 dollars earlier plus 11 dollars in new gifts.
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Lustrat
France
Annie Linton
Mary Franklin
Rosa von der Lieth
Kate Simpson
To Cure Children's Colds with Dr Bell Pine-Tar-Honey
To Cure Children's Colds. Keep child dry and comfortable and give Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey. It soothes and antiseptic, raises phlegm and reduces inflammation. The first dose relieves. continued treatment prevents serious illness. Get a toddler today. 25¢ at druggists.
Col H C Tuck to Address Athens Y M C A Men
Col H C Tuck, attorney, will address the Athens Y M C A men next Sunday at the site theater. The program includes music by the male chorus at 3:30, followed by the meeting at 4:00. Boys meeting leaders Prof F A Merrill and J H Mapp will speak to older and younger groups.
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Y. Mc. A
Young Men's Christian Association
Site Theater
Col
H. C. Tuck
Col. Tuck
First Methodist
Athens
F. A. Merrill
Normal School
J. H. Mapp
Mallison’ Braided Cord Co
Forbes
Memorial widow window unveiled at Emmanuel Church
Next Sunday at 11 o clock the memorial window in memory of Mrs Ella White will be unveiled at Emmanuel Church during the regular service. Dr H C White funded the Tiffany piece crafted in Philadelphia and installed by a studio man, depicting Christ in the home of Mary and Martha at Bethany.
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Emmanuel Church
H. C. White
Ella White
Tiffany
Philadelphia
Athens
Christ
Mary
Martha
Bethany
Name Change for Educational Monthly to Progress
The February issue will rename The Educational Monthly as Progress. Edited and proprietored by Prof. F A Merrill of the State Normal School the periodical has gained national readership and circulation through its strong columns and editor and associates.
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Progress
F. A. Mervill
State Normal School
Brooks to Speak at Baptist Tabernacle Tonight
Willie Brooks, son of W. P. Brooks, will address the men’s meeting at the Baptist Tabernacle at 7:20 PM. He will quote Proverbs 13:15, “The way of the transgressor is hard,” in his sermon on conduct.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
Willie Brooks
W. P. Brooks
Candidate announces for Solicitor General Western Circuit
P Cooley declares candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit and asks for votes and support from voters in the circuit. He states readiness to perform duties if elected and signs respectfully from Monroe, Ga.
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Western Circuit
P. Cooley
Re-Election Appeal by Solicitor General Gamble
John B. Gamble requests white citizens of the Western Circuit to back his bid for a second term as Solicitor General. He pledges crime suppression, home and property protection, and adherence to court rulings, noting demanding duties limit personal canvassing and urging outside support.
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Western Circuit
Circui
Solicitor-General
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