Suffragist Play in Decatur Courthouse Tonight
Suffragist Play in Decatur features Play club members staging The Old Maids Convention in Decatur last summer. Tonight at the courthouse the cast will present A Suffragist Convention with wit and humor. Multiple social dances and tea dances follow across area clubs through August 8.
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Piedmont Driving Club
Druidville Golf Club
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Social items from Wrightsville Beach and distant trips
Mrs J W YVielder Miss Aline Fiel der and Miss Georgia Rice returned yesterday from Wrightsville Beach. Several families plan August stays in various locations including Bethlehem NH and Gary Ind. Travelers include Lt Creed Cox and Mr Ian with Mrs Adams. Activities feature dinners at the Capital City club and visits to Culver Ind Seattle and California expositions.
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Vile, Ky
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Mian Giadya Byrd
Wrightsville
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University of Wincongin
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Eeay
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Miss Holcombe Heads to Universal City on Prize Trip
Alameda Holcombe, Atlanta beauty winner of Constitution-Universal contest, returned by Universal Film company train to San Francisco for the expo. She witnessed the Georgian premiere of The White Coat and signed with Webber Smalley studios of Universal. She praised Universal City, met stars, and awaits Chicago Pavlova company assignment.
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Atlanta
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Universal
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Gossiping Social Notes From A City Club Dinner
Sunday night at the Capital City club roof garden featured a social scene with many locals. Several names plan travels to Virginia Atlantic City New York Providence and Newport while others return from visits near Asheville and Clayton Georgia.
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Capital City
Virginia
Minschelder
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Atlantic City
New York
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Newport
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Asheville
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Pittsburg
Skaters Enjoy Formal Opening at the Casino Skating Rink
A crowd of hundreds attended the formal opening of the Casino skating rink and hippodrome on South Pryor Street. Manager Lynch decorated the hall as bands and the organ provided music while skaters enjoyed three daily sessions and a lineup of acts including Joe Kennedy and Wad Ver. The rink promises top physical development acts and safety for ladies and children.
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iLynch
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Acta
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Maddox
Demurrer Heard in American Life Case Before Judge Bell
Judge George S. Bell heard the demurrer to the American Life and Annuity Company case in superior court yesterday morning. Walter McElreath for the Insurance Company argued against income certificate holders seeking to reform contracts and place certificates above policyholder claims. No decision was made. William A. Wright, the state insurance commissioner, now directs the company’s affairs with about one thousand policyholders and $445,000 in income certificates involved.
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Atlanta
George S. Bell
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Insurance
William A . Wright
Harrison enters realty field with E Rivers Realty
J Lawrence Harrison long known as an Atlanta tax assessor joins E Rivers Realty forming a permanent connection. He served eighteen years in city service building extensive knowledge of Atlanta real estate. Harrison, a well known figure, moves into the property business after public service.
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Atlanta
E ‘Rivers Realty Company
Harrison
Haden to address Atlanta Chamber directors on agricultural campaign
Charles J Haden, president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, will speak to the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce directors at their Wednesday meeting at 3 o'clock on an agricultural state-wide campaign planned for next fall. The Southeastern Fair Association directors are slated to meet Thursday at 1 o'clock to review the building committee reports on Lakewood fair grounds and buildings construction.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Southeastern Fair Association
Lakewood
Graduate Cotton Graders End Summer Course Diplomas
Forty students completed the summer cotton grading course at the State College of Agriculture earning diplomas the largest class yet. Delegates from several states including one from India and one from Russia attended. Professor L Rast led the department and studied new government grading standards in Washington before term began.
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Cod Fishery a Failure in Labrador Season
A wireless message from the Labrador steamer Sagan in the far north reports a thin cod season with little chance of higher catches in August. The Labrador Mall ateamer Sagan notes the prospects look unlikely for a significant increase in landings during the month.
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Playgrounds of City Prove Very Popular and Busy
Atlanta city playgrounds drew large crowds last week with 14 092 attendees, well above the prior year. Volleyball and baseball dominated youth sports as English Avenue and Grant Park led in volleyball with undefeated six wins. Standings show Grant Park at top in volleyball and Pine Hill and Ponce de Leon among leaders in different leagues. schedules list multiple matchups across parks and teams.
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Seat Sale Opened for Colored Music Festival at Auditorium Armory
Tickets went on sale at the first Congregational church for the colored music festival to be held Friday night at Auditorium Armory. A large number sold yesterday morning and seating continues daily from 8 o'clock. Five hundred seats are reserved for white attendees on Gilmer street side. Tickets are available at Phillips & Crew Co and Cable Plano Co. The event features a 200-voice chorus performing negro melodies under Alice Vassar La Cour, a Jubilee singer who has studied these songs in the Black Belt.
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Cable Plano Company
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Black Belt
Floyd County Juvenile Court Opens In Floyd County Georgia
The first session of the Floyd county juvenile court was held this afternoon following grand jury recommendations and a Georgia statute. A 14 year old boy charged with a misdemeanor was tried, and the county may erect a home for dependent children. The court will be presided by Floyd superior court judge or, in absence, by the city court judge or the county probation officer.
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Floyd County
Georgia
Floyd Superior
Cer
Americus Light Infantry Enters Week at Govt Rifle Range
Americus Light Infantry attached to the Second Regiment marched this afternoon fifty strong to the company rifle range. The range, built under government direction, is a regulation thousand-yard site where troops will encamp and practice rifle drills this week under Sergeant Captain James Fort.
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Simple wax treatment for freckles and skin spots
An old advertisement promotes an ounce of wax bought from a druggist to remove freckles and discolored skin. It claims the wax can banish tan and defects with a light overnight application and soap wash. A second remedy suggests using powdered paxcilite dissolved in a pint of water to reduce wrinkles and improve complexion after bathing.
Auto Sprinkler Collision Injures Six in Augusta
Six people were hurt when a motorbus collided with a street railway sprinkler car in Augusta on August 7. J Evans and his wife were cut above the eyes, Dillie Evans badly cut, Otis Minor seriously hurt, William Minor cut on the legs, and driver Walter Wheeler injured about the head and chest as the steering gear jammed. Police investigate the crash as Evans had rented the car for a family outing.
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R Evans
Dillie Evans
Otis Minor
William Minor
United States Navy
Walter Wheeler
Evans
Wheeler
Veeres
Bereaved Friends Pay Last Tribute To Judge Branham
Oxford Ga August 2 Special The body of Judge J W Branham whose sudden death occurred at the home of his son Walter R Branham in Atlanta last Friday was brought from Atlanta to Oxford Monday for interment in the local cemetery The service was at Allen Memorial church by Pastor Hev O L Kelly assisted by President James G Dickes of Emory College Rev B O Fraser presiding elder of the Oxford district and Drsliam B Rempsey and W I Melton of the Emory faculty besides many relatives and others At death Judge Branham was doorkeeper of the Georgia State Senate He graduated from Emory College in 1861 joined the Macon Volunteers after the first Battle of Manassas and served as gallant soldier He was lieutenant then colonel by the end of the war The honor guard accompanying his body to the resting place included Sockwell Carr Thompson Webb Smith Evans Means all wearing the cross of honor
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Bnai Brith Picnic Dance Tonight Hosts Orphans Benefit
A large crowd is expected at Lakewood for a Bnai Brith Gate City lodge event. A picnic precedes the annual charity dance in aid of the Hebrew Orphans' Home, organized by Alfred Haas as chairman with Max Goldstein and others. Key officers include Dr. Ben Wildauer retiring president and Leonard J Grogeman as treasurer.
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Beneft
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Max Goldstein
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Coffee's First Rate in Douglas County Farm Sale
A report notes the first bale of cotton weighed 408 pounds on Warren Lott's farm. Tenant WA Bagwell sold the bale on a Saturday for 9 cents, with the sale overseen by special agent TWlsed.
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Ministers urge dismissal of Beavers charges from Atlanta Methodists
Revolutions deploring the charges of inefficiency and subordination against Chief Beavers passed by thirty eight ministers of Atlanta and suburbs on Monday morning. They declare the suspended chief should be reinstated and praise his administration. The resolution lists numerous signers including GW Dungall JW Quillian Charles J Jones HM Dulose L G Johnson and others.
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Will Dynamite Postoffice Unless He Gets Morphine
An anonymous Georgia letter to the Internal Revenue Service warns it will dynamite the postoffice if morphine is not supplied weekly. The writer, a dope addict, complains of being cut off under the Harrison narcotics act and requests a specified weekly allotment delivered by special mail.
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Walton
Internal Revenue Department
South Georgia
Macon Georgia Formally Musters New Machine Gun Company
In Macon on August 2 a new Second Georgia regiment machine gun company was mustered by Adjutant General Van Holt Nash and Captain J M Kimbrough at the Volunteers Armory. The other three Macon battalion companies were uniformed, every member present, and war department equipment was ordered for regular drill to follow. Colonel J Thomas hosted the event and led the group to Hollantangs for dinner before inspecting the rifle range conditions.
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Rome Trustees Oppose New School Book Law
The Rome public schools board opposes a Georgia senate bill requiring similar books in city and county schools. It would burden parents with book purchases. Professor J Harris, superintendent, is sent to the House of Representatives to present the protest.
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