The Martha Washington Rose Garden at Mount Vernon
The Mary Washington rose bush in Mount Vernon’s Martha Washington Garden marks the final bloom of the season. The garden showcases century old box hedges planted in 1758, historic plantings by Washington and Lafayette, and a small circular pavilion used as a schoolroom by the Custis children.
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Martha Washington
Mary Washington
Mount Vernon
Nellie Custis Rose
Washington
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Lafayette
Greorse Washington
Mount Vernon Association
White House
Custis
Winterville Social Notes Mention Local Departures and Wedding
In Winterville Georgia on November 26 Mr Lamar Anthony of Augusta visits his parents Mr and Mrs D A Anthony. Miss Beulah Dunlap visits Athens with Estelle Dunlap at the Normal School. Mrs John T Pittard returns from East Point with her mother Mrs Julia Wilson. Miss Sallie Lowe Anthony visits Miss Joe Lowe George in Madison. Harry Pittard leaves for the wedding of Miss Fra Stevens and Platte Glenn in Sandy Cross. Mrs Glenn is a former Winterville girl. Mr and Mrs Parks Morton Jr of Rome visit their aunt Mrs G T Murrelle. Miss Jessie Chandler of Comer visits her sister Mrs R L Dowdy. Mrs F H Kroner visits her son Hayes Kroner in Atlanta. Miss Annie Seymour leaves for Miami. Miss Leila Waggoner to Macon to stay with Miss Clifford Williams. Mrs Ida Chandler Stovall and Mr D Winter marry at the Chandler home near Bishop. Ceremony by Rev J H McWhorter. Newlyweds leave for Winterville. Dowdy hosts reception. Mrs Winter praised for grace, Mr Winter a rising businessman. couple to stay with Dowdy family until December then move home.
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Winterville
Lamar Anthony
Augusta
D. A. Anthony
Beulah Dunlap
Athens
Estelle Dunlap
John T. Pittard
Julia Wilson
East Point
Sallie Lowe Anthony
Joe Lowe George
Madison
Harry Pittard
Fra Stevens
Platte Glenn
Sandy Cross
Glenn
Parks Morton, Jr
Rome
G. T. Murrelle
Jessie Chandler
Comer
R. L. Dowdy
F. H. Kroner
Hayes Kroner
Atlanta
Annie Seymour
Miami
Fla
Leila Waggoner
Macon
Clifford Williams
Ida Chandler Stovall
Winter
W. B. Chandler
Bishop
J. H. McWhorter
Watkinsville
Generosity Dialogue Refers to Marriage Ambition
A Chicago News snippet presents a witty exchange where He wishes the woman were poor to make marriage feasible, while She counters that her generosity would require the man to be rich. The brief, humorous exchange highlights social expectations around marriage and wealth.
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Chicago News
Baptists Organize League at First Baptist Church
The male members of the First Baptist church form a religious work league meeting tonight at eight. Officers named include B Mell G C Thomas C Thornton and H Dorsey. All male members over fifteen may join and many already have joined, signaling a strong community impact.
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First Baptist Church
B. Mell
G. C. Thomas
C. Thornton
X . H. Dorsey
First Baylist
The Greatest Port in the World Obscure Text
A historical article compares New York and London port activity, arguing New York handles far more tonnage and foreign trade. It notes New York’s 404 miles of dock frontage versus London's under 200, with coastwise trade forming most of New York’s commerce.
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New Broadway
New York
London
England
Liverpool
America
Moston
Baltimore
France
Germany
Boston
Atlantic Seacoast
New Orleans
Charleston
Mobile
Norfolk
Philadelphia
New New York
Chicago
Hamburg
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Havrest
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi River
Social Visitors In City For Holidays
Several Lucy Cobberts visiting the city for the holidays receive numerous social attentions. Mrs Minter Wimberly entertains guests including Miss Effie Pope of Wasaluzuin and Miss Helen Spain of Quitman who is a welcome guest with Mrs M M Stapler. Aussey Gladys and Erin O Neil bring two attractive young girls, Miss Margey owes the scene.
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Lucy Cobberts
Minter Wimberly
Osher
Effie Pope
Wasaluzuin
Helen Spain
Quitman
M. M. Stapler
Aussey Gladys
Erin O'Neil
Margey
Judge Brand Rules On Numerous Motions For New Trials
Judge Brand heard many cases in chambers including C J O Farrel versus Ficklin and Vanderau where a new trial was granted. Other matters from Franklin Gwinnett and Clarke counties were overruled or set for hearing with attorneys for both sides listed for each case. Cases include State Banking Co versus C G Gunter Manufacturing Co and State versus Tink Cooper with motions for new trial from Gwinnett Superior court.
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Brand
Chambers
C. J. O'Farrel
Ficklin
W. P. Venderau
Clarke Superior Court
Messrs. H. C. Tuck
W. M. Smith
O'Farrell
Col. T. S. Mell
Venderau
Bank of Lavonia
New Commission Sets Fifteen Members for Freight Tariff Plan
Atlanta November 26 The uniform freight tariff commission for U S railroads will likely begin meetings January 1 in New York or Chicago. A Washington sub committee meets January 9 to finalize session details. A New York meeting last week began planning, with aims to sit continuously until work completes or deemed impossible.
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Atlanta
Uniform Commission
United States
New York
Chicago
Washington
South
Ito
Notice of administration and corporate petitions in Clarke County
Legal notices in Clarke County Georgia provide details of multiple actions. J E B Barnett as administrator seeks leave to sell estate lands to pay debts with hearing set for December. C A Rowland applies for permanent letters of administration. J T Pittard seeks letters of dismission. several residents petition to incorporate University of Georgia Athletic Association. further petitions for Georgia Life Insurance Company of Athens, and a sale of undelivered freight by Seaboard. administrator Emma Bartley to sell Kinley land for distribution. Clarke County roads and highways schedule meetings.
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Georgia
Clarke County
J. E B. Barnett
E. F. Barnett
S. B. Wing
Geld, Sr
Court of Ordinary
B. Wingfield, SR
C. A. Rowland
W. P. Cleveland
J. T. Pittard
T. A. Wansley
S. B. Wingfield, SR
Said County
C. M. Snelling
S. V Sanford
Billups Phinlzy
KE. H. Dorsey
John Welch
T. S. Mell
M. G. Michael
University of Georgia Athletic Association
Anid Corporation
Athens
United States
Seaboard Common Carrier of Transportation
College Avenue
Ware Street
J. S. Byrom & Song
Byromville
Dooling
Court House
Broad
Peters Streets
Jos. Peeler
Bnd
A. J. Fitzpatrick
James Kinley
Board Seeks Bids to Build in County Courthouse
The county board invites sealed bids to be submitted at its regular January meeting. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids in its discretion. Dated November 19, signed by John B. Gamble, Clerk.
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Court House
Said County
ExGeorgia Officials Discuss Extra Session Amid Tax Dispute
In Atlanta on November 26 Hon L H O Martin and Richmond County officials meet with Attorney General Hart and Governor Smith to review the Supreme Court opinion on back taxes. The decision on an extra session hinges on the attorney general's interpretation, with Smith delaying final word until after a Washington visit. Also noted, Martin urges a 25 cent fertilizer tax to support agricultural schools. Also a medical note: Chamberlains Pain Balm praised for sprains and rheumatic pains, sold by local druggists.
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Allanta
Smith
L. H. O. Martin
Elbert
Washington
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Ln P. Canning
FE. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Company
Georgia Diocese Granted a Charter for Savannah See
Atlanta Georgia November 26 Judge J T Penicleton of the Superior court has granted a charter to the Episcopal church for a diocese with Savannah as the see city. The Georgia diocese has been dissolved and this charter marks Savannah’s new diocesan status and leadership. The southern half will convene soon to elect a bishop.
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Atlanta
J. T. Penicleton
Superior Court
Episcopal Church
Savannah
Elty
Georgia
Columbus
Richmond
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Mt. Vernon
Nellie Custis
Major Lewis
Ind
Castoria
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Judge Brand
E. J. Crawford
T. E. J. Crawford
Clarke Co. Ga
State OF Georgia
Clarke
Philip Cook
John R. White
Hamilton McWhorter
L. F. Edwards
James White
J. Y. Camthers
W. T. Bryan
E. R. Hodgson, Sr
Joseph N. Webb
John E. Talmage, Sr
C. H. Phinizy
J. J. Wilkins
Billups Phinizy
George H. Hulme
James M. Smith
H. Farguson
John A. Darwin
Michael
County of
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GEORGIA LIFE _ INSURANCE COMPANY OF
J. Y. Carthers
John E. Talmadge, Sr
H. Phinizy
Ae. S
L. H. Farguson
MO. J. Wilkins
Geo. H. Hulme
J. E. Talmadge
J. Y. Carithers
E. R. Hodgson
Hamilton McWhorte
Cobb & Erwin
Emma Bartley
Board of Commissioners of Roads and
John B. Gamble
Standard Oil CO
Wi.h
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Dewitt & Co., & CO
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