Origins of the Confederate uniform and flag design
Miss Mildred Lewis Rutherford recounts the origin of the gray Confederate uniform and the first Confederate flag. She notes debates over who first proposed the gray color, the 1861 Montgomery flag, and claims by Nicola Marshall and Orrin Smith, urging future historians to decide.
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South
Mildred Kinearn
Rutherford
Napoleon Locket
Virginia
Marion
Als
Ser Won
Daugh
Alabama
Moore
Nicola Mar
J. C. Tyler
John Tyler
Mongomery
Lockett
Marschall
Confederacy
Francis Bartow
Managene
HiAs
Orrin Smith
Warren County
N. C
Mia LC. Tyler
Lin Montgomery
Ala
Nicola Marshall
Williams
North Carolina
Smith
U D. C
Washington City
Sayseater
Mildred Lewis Rutherford
Carnegie Hero Medals and Pecuniary Recognition Rules
The article lists Carnegie Hero Fund Commission rules and benefits for awardees. It details eligibility, death or disability payments not exceeding 1000 dollars per year, medal presentation to the actor or kin, and how heroic acts may be brought to the Commission’s attention.
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M. Winiot
Pittsburg
Pal
Canada
Newfoundland
Carnegie
Wheels Must Have Lights and Bells
On and after the first of May all bicycle and motorcycle riders must carry bells and lights on their wheels. The rule aims to prevent accidents and arrests arising from carelessness and case docketing.
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Della
New Modern Cars For The Athens St Railway
The Athens Railway and Electric Company bought two new cars from the Southern Car Company of High Point North Carolina. The frames and bodies are steel and ruggedly built the roofs are arched like Pullman coaches. Interiors are simple with no dirt pockets and windows raise easily. Doors and stairs are designed for safety with folding steps and conductor assisted boarding. Pre payment fares keep conductors on the back platform. Such cars are usually found only in larger cities Athens gains new transportation of this class.
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B. L
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Southern Car Company
High Point
N. C
Pennsylvania
Athens
Call Firemen Urges Night Call Reduction
The notice advises calling fire department members before nine o clock in the evening to avoid disturbing the crew. It emphasizes that late calls disrupt all members and urges residents to limit calls unless urgent.
Odd Fellows Celebrate 94th Anniversary at Cornelia Lodge
Col R L Smith and Col RL J Smith led the Odd Fellows at Cornelia Lodge No. 373 in a 94th anniversary observance. The program featured prayers, addresses by Col Smith and Judge J J Kimsey, a reading of the Three Links theme, and a large basket dinner hosted by members and families.
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Ren Tic
Bilis
W.B. Ellard
W. J. Brewer
Commerce
Col. Smith
J. J. Kimsey
Superior Court of the Circuit
Holleyman Heads to Greensboro for Gas Firm
Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company official Mr. T. S. Holleyman travels to Greensboro North Carolina on business. The commercial representative will meet with local partners and review distribution plans for the upcoming quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 8S. Holleyman
Athens Gas Light and Fuel Company
Greensboro
Roberts convicted in Clarke court for larceny after trust
Superior court of Clarke resumed the trial of W. O. Roberts for larceny after trust while employed by the Singer Sewing Machine Company. A guilty verdict was returned with a two year sentence. Attorneys Crossley and Mahaffey will move for a new trial.
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Superior Court of
Clarke
W. O. Roberts
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Messrs
Crossley
Mahaffey
Cemetery Improvements Planned by Dr Mthatton
Trustees of the Oconee cemetery met in Chancellor Barrow's office to discuss projects. Dr Mthatton is to lead planning efforts to improve both the old and new cemetery grounds.
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DR. Mthatton
Oconee Cemetery
Barrow
Oldiand New
Peace Congress to convene in St Louis in May
The fourth American Peace Congress gathers in St Louis for four days in late May with 80 regional organizations and notable figures including Congress members and governors. Delegates will attend Jefferson Memorial dedication on the eve of the conference, marking the Louisiana Purchase anniversary.
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St. Louis
St. Lois
United States Congress
Congress
Jefferson Memorial
Forest Park
United States
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Georgia district contest to name next Congressional representative
At Notriday Georgia on April 25 and 28 1914 preliminaries decide who will represent the state in the next summer's Congress. The Ready Writers contest at Brenau and related events at the auditorium feature music recitation and declamation with winners including Miss Grimia Ole Reed Winger Miss Amy Insing Ming Bunfly Vickery TocToa Ruth Edwards Toccoa and Miss Wilts Mae Sheets Winder. Gainesville George Oates and Himer Wider Jefferson place in recitation and declamation with Brevard to host next year contests.
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Grimia Ole Reed
Winger
Amy Ot
Toe
Insing
Ming
Bunfly
Vickery
Toetoa
Misa
Henry Conway Lad 10s Funeral In Atlants
The obituary notes the burial of Henry Conway Lad 10s after a Seabourg station transfer and trip to At lants. Pallbearers from Ute include C. D. Flanigen H. J. Rowe R. Sinér A. W. Doster and others. Rev. Dr. John B. Robins led services at the cemetery in the quiet city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Robins
Thio
Georgia Man Elected Editor of Columbia Law Review
Bob Troutman of Georgia has been elected editor in chief of the Columbia Law Review at Columbia University. He is the son of Rev. M. L. Troutman, former pastor of Park Street Church in Atlanta, died in Athens eight months ago. Troutman graduated from the University of Georgia in 1911 after preparatory work at Stone Mountain under Professor Sandy Beavers.
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Atlanta
Bob Troutman
Georgia
Columbia Law Review
Columbia University of New York City
M. L. Troutman
Park Street
Athens
Bob ‘Troutman
The
Law Review
Troutman
University of Georgia
Hei
Sandy Beavers
Stone Mountain
North Carolina Public Service Company moves personnel
Athens regrets losing valued citizens as Mr. Gon departs to new field of labor with Mrs. Holleyman accompanying him. The company operates in Greensboro Salisbury and High Point.
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North Carolinas Public Service Company
Greensboro
Salisbury
High Point
Mrs Elizabeth Thaxton Buried In Aroldsville
Funeral and burial held yesterday afternoon for Mrs Elizabeth Thaxton wife of C T Thaxton of Oglethorpe county at Aroldsville She was fifty five and mother to Miss May Thaxton of the city and Mrs Marlow of Athens Surviving children include three sons one in Texas and two in Oglethorpe county
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Aroldsville
Elizabeth Thaxton
C. T. Thaxton
Oglethorpe County
May Thaxton
Marlow
Athens
Texas
Mrs Clodfelter Dies in Oconee County
Sunday afternoon Mrs. J F Clodfelter died at her home in Oconee County. A funeral and burial followed at her family cemetery near the homeplace. She was a prominent and highly esteemed lady.
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Oconee County
J. F. Clodfelter
City to Pass Ordinance Requiring Chickens Kept Up
City officials, led by the mayor and aldermen, discuss passing an ordinance to curb loose chickens after many citizen complaints. Also planned pavement of Washington Street between Jackson and Thomas with vitrified brick begins at once. The finance committee reviews a mattress factory tax and a police vacancy is filled.
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Washington
Jackson
Thomas Streets
O. H. Arnold
Finance Committee
Gordon
Senate
Buschner
Young
Toird
Woods
Body of Charles R. Ja Geneve in Undertaker’s Keeping Since 1913
Charles R. Ja Geneve, about fifty, traveling medicine salesman, died January 19 1918 in a local boarding house from yellow jaundice and rheumatism. His body has rested in Bernstein Brothers Undertakers’ repository since January 13 1913 awaiting burial wishes from distant relatives in North Adams Massachusetts. Uncertainty remains over final arrangements and rites.
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Ninteen
Charles’ R. ‘Ja- Gevine
Bernstein Brothers
Baverci
Ja@evine
Olf
Adama
Mass
Landmark Broad Street building to be modernized by Huggins China House
Workmen dismantle the old Broad street building recently sold to Huggins by M Morris. Huggins plans a new three story cream brick front with plate glass for the Huggins Son’s China House. A basement and new story will be added ready by midsummer.
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Broad Street
M. Morris
H. T. Huggins
Huggins
Huggins& Son
John T. Anderson
A. H.davison
Odd Fellows Celebrate Anniversary With Church Service
Commerce Georgia April 29 Harmony Grove Lodge No 30 I O O F celebrated its ninety fourth anniversary by attending services at First Baptist Church. Dr Gilbert Dobbs delivered a sermon from Luke and Proverbs about charity and brotherhood, praising Odd Fellowship and stressing fraternity. The event included a parade from the hall and a musical solo by Mr Rucker M. with a solemn reflection on duties to others.
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Commerce
Harmony Grove Lodge
First Baptist Church
Oda
First Baptist
Rucker
Dobbs
Matthew
Jerusalem
Jerico
Sameritan
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Col. R
Lit. Smith
Cornelia Lodge
Mr. Holleyman
N.C
Nst. Louis
Gainesville
Henry Conway
Bob’ Troutman
Columbia
C. T.thaxton
P. m
Titus
D. L. Burrell
Foley
Odd Fellows
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