Farewell Home Tribute by Mecklenburg Camp Veterans
Charlotte scene honors Mrs. James L. Sexton before her move to Athens Ga with a Confederate flag ceremony at her Park Avenue home. Mecklenburg Camp No. 382 presented gifts, a flag, and a silver cup as Captain W B Taylor led a last visit by veterans who sang Confederate songs and toasted long friendship.
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Charlotte
N. C
Waldorf-Astoria
James L. Sexton
Park Avenue
Dilworth
Confederacy
Mecklenburg Camp
Mrs. Sexton
W. B. Taylor
Mecklenburg
Farmed Cotton Bolls No Opened With Worm Damage Reported
Mr. H. B. Griffeth of this county reports his cotton field near Barnett Shoals is heavily damaged by worms. A stalk showed forty bolts with only two opening and the bolls blackening rotting inside. Griffeth laments the cruel irony of six cent cotton against a ruined crop.
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H. B. Griffeth
Barnett Shoels
Banner Office
AiR. Freeman’s Fine Ipecans Are Beauties
Mr. F. K. Freeman, noted for successful pecan farming in this region, sent the first fruits of three varieties to the Banner this fall. The event honored a beloved camp figure, with tears in many eyes as songs and a farewell talk reflected deep affection and loyalty.
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Freeman
F. K. Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Swellest Styles of the Season for Men
Athens shoppers are offered Edwin Clapp Shoes with a claim of lasting satisfaction. Prices range from 6 50 to 8 00 for Clapp models and 3 50 to 6 00 for other shoes in various shades and styles.
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Athens
Edwin Clapp
Real Indians and Cowboys to Parade in Athens Friday
The 101 Ranch Real Wild West show comes to Athens for two performances on Friday October 30 with a morning street parade at 10 30 am The company features genuine Native American delegates from the Sioux and Ogallah tribes and cowboys from Bliss Oklahoma plus a western parade of riders and war gear authentic to the era The event promises a vivid portrayal with historically accurate figures including descendants and veterans and ends with a public street procession.
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101 Ranch
Athens
Simon-Pure
Iron Trail
America
Nickle
White Hagle
Ogallals
Chief Eagle Shirt
Custer
Yellow Bird
Crazy Horse
Bliss
Oklahoma
Macardo
Southern State Normal School Notes On Chapel Talks
State Normal School reports Mr. W. J. Weatherford Southern secretary of the YWCA spoke at chapel last Tuesday. President Pound led daily European war briefings for students. Dean Wardlaw and wife hosted a dinner party with Europe-traveled guests. Mrs. Everhart hosted First Baptist choir at dinner. Halloween reception by seniors in Winnie Davis Memorial Hall featured games and refined decorations. Miss Meena Michael returned from Sandersville to assist her sister May Michael recovering from an operation. Gertrude Alexander attended David Warfield in Atlanta. M. L. Duggan addressed the Georgia Club with an inspirational, practical talk.
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W. J. Weatherford
Southern Secretary College
Weatherford
Southern College
Pound
Hallowe’en
Winnie Davis Memorial Hall
Meena Michael
Sandersville
May Michael
Miss Michael
Lumber for sale by Klein and Martin Co
Lumber available on short notice including framing lumber storm sheeting plank rough or dressed from old field or forest pine. Potential buyers urged to see Klein and Martin Co before purchasing to save money.
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THE
Klein & Martin, Co
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Clarke County
Clarke County Bank
Doll” and
Columbia
Doll & Sons
Toomer Music House
Clayton Street
Athens, Georgia
Athens Shoe Co
Red Seal Sho Shop
State Normal School
Dean J. C. Wardlaw
Europe
Mr. Wardlaw
Gertrude Alexander
David Warfield
Atlanta
M. L. Duggan
Georgia Club
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