Georgia Daughters Convene in Athens Honors Confederate Heritage
The annual Georgia division convention met at Seney Stovall chapel in Athens with about sixty five delegates. Mayors, veterans groups and women’s clubs welcomed attendees as Mrs J A Rounsaville delivered the president’s address. The session praised Confederate memory, discussed preservation of relics and school histories, and noted growth from two chapters in 1894 to 286 with 15 000 members. Delegates visited Rock College to hear arguments for Winnie Davis Memorial Hall.
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Georg
Gia
Daughters of the
Confederacy
Seney Stovall Chapel
James A. Rounsaville
Rome
Seney- Stovall
Mayor Smith
H. H. Carlton
T. W. Reed
Sons of Veterans
M. Rutherford
Athens
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ladies’ Memorial Association
James L. Sexton
Savannah
Sexton
J. Jefferson Thomas
Atlanta
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Commercial Hotel
Thomas
Richmond
Helen Plane
Georgia
Miss Rutherford
Rounsaville
S. M. Rames
Nashville
Winnie Davis
Dora OC. Lanier
James Franklin
Tennille
Lanier
Johnson
Cassville
Athens Woman’s Cleb
State Normal School
Rock College
Bradwell
Rook College
State Normal
Memorial and Civic Events Highlight Athens Activities
Dr J L M Curry praised the Daughters of the Confederacy and urged a lasting monument benefiting future generations. State School Commissioner Glenn spoke briefly before refreshments and a city tour. Winnie Davis Memorial Committee and Athens Woman's Club debated locating a memorial hall at Rock College. The Y M C A reception for visiting ladies drew 4400 attendees in a gala, elegant event. A ladylike woman in a car surprised by her son's remark about a bad quarter. Advertisements include Dr Sawyer Ukatine for Kidney Disease and Perry Davis Pain-Killer with Ingersoll on Clover and Syrup of Figs promoting health and cleanliness.
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J. L. M. Curry
Daughters of the Confederacy
Glenn
Winnie Davis Memorial
Athens Woman’s Club
Memorial Hall
Rock College
County Grant Sought For Atheny Guards Maintenance
Mr. Reed petitioned Clarke County officials for an appropriation to equip the Atheny Guards with uniforms. The county’s granting precedent is expected to guide the decision, while Capt. McCardy’s committee urges funds and the men will be measured for attire after aril. Captain Byrd promises an inspection date once workloads ease.
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Tom W. Reed
Atheny Guards
Clarke County
Reed
McCardy
Capt. McCardy
Phil G. Byrd
Clarke County Ginnery Opens With Modern Ginning Plant
Clarke County Ginnery operated by Capt J H Rucker begins operations near Palmer avenue close to the compress. The plant features modern machinery and offers ginning and packing at 50 cents per bale for square bales and 25 cents per bale for Lowry round bales with minimal farmer cost. The article also recounts a local anecdote about Len T Smith and General Powell Clayton in New York business intrigue.
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Batesville Compress Company
Batesville
Ari
American Cotton
Clarke County
J. H. Rucker
Capt. Rucker
Georgia
Lowry
Lowry ‘Company
Rucker
Ususpimmey
Leavenworth
Len T. Smith
Powell’ Clayton
Smith
New York
Cuba
Clayton
Cnuban
Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Lost Birthmark Mixups At Grand Central Station
Amusing scene at Grand Central as a portly German-brogue traveler frantically searches for a missing birthmark in his pocket before boarding a western train. He retrieves the mark after misunderstanding a berth check, causing brief confusion among travelers and staff.
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Grand Central Station
New York Tribune
A Mix of Tales From Debatable Realism and Wit
A fragmented reminiscence collection recounts lessons on stage realism with a donkey gag behind the scenes, a Texas treasurer admiring a jeweled pistol, a comic baby bath quip, and Toledo sword blade lore themed anecdotes.
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J. A. Rounsaville
Normal School
Fee Sa
Penge
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Plattter
Perry Davis
Ingersoll
Colonel Ingersoll
Clover Club
Philadelphia ‘Times
The
California Fig Syrup Ca
Avenue Pie
Washington Post
Crosa
Illinois-Central
J. H. Racker
Daniel Boone
Custom House
Crick
Mississippi
Memphis
Daniel
Mme. de Navarro
Clarisse
Covent Garden
William Wortham
Texas
Mr. Wortham
Mamma
Charlie
Toledo
Fall Stationery
DW. McCrepa
Athens Ga
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