Social items and bridge parties fill the week
Miss Viola Lee hosts at home on Davis Street for a F G N Club bridge, with Miss Mainte Burke entertaining Tuesday. Various parties, guests from Mobile, Birmingham, Augusta, and Washington, plus travel plans and returns, fill social pages, including weddings, funerals, and trips from Newnan to Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. N. Club
Viola Lee
Mainte Burke
F. G. N Club
Davis Street
Charles E. Shors
Miss Dean
Mobile
Auiss Holt
Birmingham
Ayletté Lapstey
Annie Lee ‘Thornton
Miss Goodrich
Augusta
Maria Blitebell
Henry Forter
Julia Porser
Park Lake
N. J
Bridge Cils
Sockdell
W. L. Struggs
Maude
Ruby Scruggs
Texaway
N.C
Ewell Gay
Lithia
Charles D. Hill
Whittle Springs
Tenn
Merle Stephens Tett
Jonesboro
Joel R. Hunter
Juniper Street
Treaters At the Casino A Night With Stuart Barnes
A Casino program opens weakly but improves as Stuart Barnes draws the crowd with witty stage presence and engaging delivery. Merrill performs daring bicycle tricks while Holcomb Curtis Co. offers a routine that fails to impress, aided by a hit tune and popular moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Barnes
Applaise
Barney
Waa
Dingle, Dangle
Dingle
Marveloux Merrill
Holcomb, Curtis & Co
MANY DIVORCES INVALID FAILURE TO RECORD TORCES
United States census bureau investigators in New York found many old court of common pleas divorce decrees have not been entered on records. In numerous cases orders for judgment were not submitted, so no final order could issue, possibly making parties remarried and marriages potentially void unless legislated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Census Bureau
Court of Common Pleas
Cuthbert Contends for Branch Agricultural College Site
Cuthbert Georgia argues for hosting the proposed branch Agricultural College for the second congressional district. Randolph leads in literacy, school tax adoption, and nine month terms, while Cuthbert touts three rail lines and strong education offerings including Andrew Female College and county schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Agricultural College
Cuthbert
Randolph
Schovls
Andrew Female College
Cutimbert
Russians Intensify Armament Import Controls at Baltic Ports
The Russian ambassador informed the U.S. State Department that Russia will extend the duties of revenue cutters guarding smuggling to include warships of the Imperial Navy. This move aims to curb unlawful import of firearms and explosives, aligning with Russian customs law and international maritime law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Washington
Department of State
Haltic
Railroads in Pittsburg Short of Men for Trains
Railroads entering Pittsburg report a severe shortage of workers to man trains. Some lines have raised the age limit for new hires while others abandon it entirely. A surge in freight business has left carriers understaffed as Western roads pull workers to move crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hmit
Local Veterans Meeting And Courtroom Swings
Stonewall Jackson Camp No 18 United Confederate Veterans calls a meeting at 14 East Hunter Street on Monday August 20 1908 at 7 30 pm full attendance urged Commander B McFadden presides. A juvenile ward case reports two boys whipped for misconduct with Willie Han ford as plot promoter and a reluctant punishment approved by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Jackson Camp
United Confederate Veterans
East Hunter Street
3. B. McFadden
Thomas H. Hancock
Willie Hanford
Milton Harrington
Wille
Refender Pattillo
Sedge
Gleer
Army rifle shoot opens at Fort Sheridan with Willis high
The preliminary firing for the annual army rifle shoot began at Fort Sheridan among four divisions Northern Pacific Atlantic and Southern. Sergeant Willis of the Twenty sixth Infantry posted the day high score with 262 in slow and rapid fire as shooters anticipate the week long contest leading to finals for team selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seargent Willis
Chicago
Northern
Pacific
Atlantic
Southern
Fort Sheridan
Seagiri
Willis
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Governor issues homecoming proclamation for Alabama in October
The governor issued a homecoming proclamation inviting all Alabamians to Birmingham for events during the week ending October 16. Arrangements will be made for visits and gifts of state at low races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Peachtree Pavement Delays Persist In City Council
City council held a short session with routine matters as the street committee tackled a blulithic pavement petition for Peachtree Street. No action beyond referral, holes in the streets worsen, while other items include Labor Day funds and a crossing permit at East Hunter yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peachtree
Bell Street
Jennings
Police Committee
Joyner
Federation of Trades
Council
Lima
Key
Roberts
Peters
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
East Hunter Street
Cornelimen Chasewood and
Hancock
Alferman Peters
Electric
McCullough Bros
Martin
Grand Army of the Republic
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Minnesota
Foster
Terrell
League of American Municipalities
Chicago
Piedmont Park
Tenth Street
Eighth Ward
Finance Committee
Harwell
W H Clowney Visits Atlanta On Insurance Mission
W H Clowney superintendent of agencies for the Philadelphia Life Insurance Company arrived in Atlanta after a short trip from Philadelphia and signed a contract with J M Gray to serve as general manager for the northern section of Georgia. He called Atlanta growth striking and plans monthly visits to the Century Building offices for six weeks before continuing his extensive business trip to Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Life Insurance Company
Atlanta
Willam H. Clowney
Philadelphia Lire Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Clowney
J. M. Gray
Gray
Nashville
Century
Mob tries lynching suspect in Lakeland Florida
Will Lawrence a 22 year old Black man was jailed in Hillsborough county after an alleged attempt to assault a 16 year old girl near Lakeland. A mob seized him from officers, but Lakeland Mayor Cox urged restraint and he was placed aboard a Coast Line train to Tampa for custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Will Lawrence
Marshal Logan
Lakeland
Hillsborough County
Lawrence
Davis
Atlante Coast Line
Mayor Cox
Lakelands
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SOCET
Maurice W. Thomas M
W. C. Robinson
the “Lodge
Lallulah Falls
Atlantic City
H. L. Good
Washington, D
Louisa Buchanan
Chester Dowell
Tifton
Frank “Hall
Washington, D.C
W. J. Callaway
Atlama
Carrie Thomas
Margaret Bryan
Newberne
Daniel Ruden
Virginia
HL. Goodhart, Jr
Lilian Flynn
Clayton
James S$. Dougherty
C.D. Hith
Barney Hill
Airy
Ruth Lyie
Whattanooga
Nell Fuller
B. 3
Lucie Hester Wingo
Spartanurg
Lela Hester DeMurry
Wéturne Ore
Lazarua
City
Simon Freishelan
Bourd Forsyth Street
Florence Whitehead Aniher
Aragon
Tithia
M. C. Carroll
Virginia Beach
J. Calhoun Clark
New Hampshire
A. M. Vandyne
Montpelier, VI
Lake Memphremagog
Canada
Mrs. M
Vandiver
Miss Alice
Savannah
Boston
Newport
Bar Harbor
Mesers
W. J
F. E. Lowenstelin
Europa
Nelli
B. Howeh
Pickett
Highlands
Robert Reely
Fairfield Inn
Mary C. Bishop
E. E. Lowe
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Robert &. McCullough
Indian Springs
T. A. Lovelace
West Point
T. 3. Lewis
Mass
J. M. Wilkinson
Marion Wilkinson
Valdosta
Hendersonville
G. A. Howell
Wil Howard
Ruff
Mise Sulla Rooney Joe
Z. ”. Lowry
Ian
North Jackson Street
George Cunningham
Carrie Gasenett
South
Georgia
DR. E. Cc. Griff
Whitehall Street
le Crowes
Srince Weal
White Crowes
Sundersee
Reyalty
Coast Guard
Price
Eiseman & Weil
Whitehall St
T. R. Parker
Ponce de Léon
Recorder
Costa
Maddux
Farker
Alice Green
Patilllo
Smith
United States Court
J. M. Gaines
Frank Taylor
Roswell
Decatur Street
Dr. King
John N. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Macon
Sharp
Alabama
W. H. Clowney
Panamas
New York Express
Fifth Avenue
J. M. High CO
Chere
Charles W. Crankshew
Tramend Mievehandsfowstes
Oratory Duilding
Watiehet Alsen
Atlanta Mattress CO
Houston and
Piedmont
Weill
S. D. Mullinax. & CO
Peachtrea Street
Bell
Davis & Freeman
Jewelers
Father Morrrissey
Holy Cross Order
Notre Dame
Andrew Morrissey
Morrissey
J. A. Zahn
Notre Dame University
Charles G. French
S Aronson
Eugene W
Diamond Palace
Jaynes Co
York
Seaboard
AIF Line
Peachtree St
Atlanta, Ga
W. E. Christian, A. G. P. A
Mexico City
Mexico
International Geological Congress
Stovers
Fourth National Bank
A. L. Wickersham
Thompson
Atlantia
Ty Rermite Carpeta
Coderies
Axminster
Bogs
J. M. Hich
Trent
Rosa F. Monnish
W. A. Monnish
Prince Edwards Island
Nova Scotia
Peachtree Street
Dersimie
Wieerste
Jared
George Wostra
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