Fads and Fashions of Interest to Ladies
New York December 25 The winter fashion scene features rich fabrics and elaborate trims with velvet dominating even in simple dresses. Short coats and Russian blouse options are debated while fur pairings and exotic furs drive style, embellishment, and color in gowns and wraps. Baseball magnates ignore law move toward peonage charges in player transfers.
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New York
Jaahson
Charmeu
Fisher
Paris
United States
Sudden Death of Judge Van Epps In Florida Train Incident
News from Lake City Florida reports the sudden death of Atlanta judge Howard Van Epps aboard a train with his son George W. Van Epps. Funeral at First Methodist Atlanta this afternoon at 3. Remains travel to Athens tomorrow morning for interment at Oconee cemetery. Van Epps, University of Georgia graduate, longtime lawyer and author, linked with Van Epps Digest. He served eight years as Atlanta city court judge and helped publish legal works. Also notes Perry Davis Painkiller advertisement with prices.
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Howard van Epps
Atlanta
Lake City
Fla
George W. van Epps
Judge van Epps
First Methodist Church
Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Oconee
van Epps
University of Georgia
Thomas
Col. Stevens Thomas
J. H. Fleming
Remains Interred in Oconee Cemetery
The funeral of Judge Howard Van Epps was held in Atlanta and the body brought to Athens for burial in Oconee cemetery. Mourners filled the service as Rev B L Hill led prayers, with a large Athens contingent at the grave and among floral tributes from Atlanta and local friends.
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Howard van Epps
Atlanta
J. 8. French
First Methodist Church
Athena
Oconee
Athens
H.C. White
Hamilton McWhorter
David C. Barrow
A. J. Cobb
H. H. Linton
A. E. Griffith
J. A. ‘Morton
T. P. Stanley
C. M. Snelling
J. A. Morton
Ralph Hodgson
B. L. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Oconee Cemetery
Methodist Church Celebrates 126th Anniversary in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia Old St George's church hosts evening ceremonies marking the 126th anniversary of the Methodist Episcopal church in the United States. Governors of Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware invited as guests with Bishops Foss Wilson Berry and other leaders among speakers. Also notes gifts and a patent medicine promotion for Electric Belters claimed to aid women's health. advertised by W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
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Philadelphia
St. George's Church
America
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Foss
Wilson
Berry
O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
W. J. Smith & Bro
H R. Palmer & Sons
Athens to Inaugurate New Municipal Administration
One week from tomorrow Athens will inaugurate a new municipal administration. It will succeed an active prior administration and will strive to keep the city government at the highest standard of excellence.
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Athens
Cocaine World in Bowery Basements Exposed by New York Telegraph
The New York Telegraph describes Bowery and Chatham Square basements as cocaine hubs where a dozen or more hard core addicts gather. Paper notes that entry hinges on reputation, not dress, and sellers move tiny flakes for about 70 cents amid squalor and wary guards. The piece contrasts the grim scene with the broader British election focus on House of Lords power.
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The
New York Telegraph
New York
Lower East Side
Bowery
Chatham Square
Cokeland
Jimmy
Harry
Corkey
Dile
Colvar Jr. Faces Forgery Probe Across States
A. S. Colvar Jr., a lawyer writer minister and artist known for past prominence in Washington and later trouble with forged checks, was taken into custody in Chattanooga. He posted bail amid contempt findings, with ties to Tennessee and Nashville circles and a claim of journalism ties in several Southern cities.
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A. S. Colvar, Jr
Chattanooga
Colvar
Washington, D. C
Richmond
Florida
Athens
Clarke County
Russell
Tennessee
Cartersville
Colyar
Bartow County
Colgar
Atlanta
Dr. Broughton
Broughton
Associated Press
Colgar, Jr
Nashville
Way
Clarke
Fleming
Volunteer State
Nashville American
WR DM GATLING DIES IN CRAWFORD
Sunday night at his home in Crawford, David M Gaulding, a noted citizen and Confederate veteran, died after a brief illness with pneumonia. He served on executive committees of his party in this county and was a former chairman of the senatorial committee. The funeral of Mrs Gauiding will be held today.
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Crawford
David M. Gaulding
Pseumonia
Gaulding
Gauiding
Lavish New York New Year’s Eve Plans Unfold Across Hospitality District
New York reports a half million dollars of wines viands and entertainment ordered for New Year celebrations. Hosts reserve hotels and restaurants for lavish revels with extra staff singers bands and chefs. Also notes shifts in polar exploration debates and bold local banking expansions away from Wall Street.
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New York
Broadway
Truth Triumphs in Athens Testimony on Kidneys Pills
Athens resident Miss Bessie Smith testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and fatigue after using Palmer and Sons drug store supply. She says three boxes cured her kidney troubles with lasting health. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY markets the product nationwide for sale by all dealers at five cents.
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Athens
Dean
Bessie Smith
Dougherty St
Ays
Palmer & Sons’ Drug Store
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
International Sanitary Conference Meets in Costa Rica
In San Jose on December 27 the fourth international sanitary convention of the American republics began business sessions. The United States is represented by Surgeon General Walter Wyman, Dr. A. H. Doty, quarantine officer of New York, and Dr. N. Hi. Bracken, secretary of Minnesota’s state board of health.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
United States
Walter Wyman
Public Health and Marine Hospital
A. H. Doty
New York
N. Hi. Bracken
Stat
Minnesota
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Whiskey Direct
White Oak
E. R. Betterton & Co
Hamilton Club
Betterton’s
Old Velvet
Belmont
Old Cabinet
Lincoln County
Hamilton County
Ats
White Oak Distillery
Texnessee
Props
Perry Davis
Gogaine
House of Lords
Great Britain
A. S.colvar, JR
DM. Gatling
Oglethorpe County
Sunny Brook
Sunny Brook Distillery CO
Jefferson Co
Jacksonville
C2 Co
L. Loeb
Tis
D. F
C. P
Strutsonville
Hanne Bros
Frs
H. Clarke & Sons, Inc
Main St
Richmond, Va
Paul Heyman
scaMnimaly
Ohio
M. Markstein
Sycamore S
Cincinnati
Greil Trading Co
Pensacola
Sam Baumgarten & Co
Memphia Tenn
Wd Cuobe Py
Tance
Cook
North Pole
Gotham
Copenhagen
Peary
Brooklyn
Pubiic
Wall Street
St. Patricks Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Redmond and Company
Croker
Lower West Side
Astor Ashea
Astors
William Astor
Astor
Harlem
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