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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
8
Macon faces a federal charge of using the United States mails to commit defrauding, alleging he sent checks to a whisk house for goods that the bank refused when presented.
The passage honors Abraham Lincoln for upholding justice and the rights of men, asserting that his principles remain eternal despite political failings. It proclaims his words and example as a lasting monument, enduring against the tests of time.
Thursday morning the State conference DAR opened with regent Mrs T C Parker presiding Dr Richard Orme Flinn of North Avenue Presbyterian gave the prayer Reports from standing committees and chapter regents highlighted statewide growth and patriotic efforts Mrs William Lawson Peel reported Georgia Day’s creation and its legal holiday status while Mrs Foster was nominated vice president general for Georgia The state officers were reelected except Mrs W C Vereen elected treasurer Luncheon and receptions followed at the Capitol and Craigie House with Atlanta chapter members hosting a large gathering of DAR and UDC leaders including numerous regents and officers from across Georgia
The University Club hosted its first anniversary reception and dance, described as among the happiest entertainments in the club's history. Palms and southern smilax decorated the reception floor, signaling a promising tradition for future events.
An ordelicious buffet supper was served while an orchestra played for the reception and dancing. Harrison Jones chaired the entertainment committee planning the evening. The receiving party included Governor Sleton and Mrs Slaton, officers and directors, and many couples including Mr. and Mrs. Wimbish, Mr. and Mrs. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Worsham, Dr. and Mrs. Hills, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and other notables. Representing allied groups were Mrs Sliter for Alliance Française and others from the Southern Association of College Women and the Atlante Pan-Hellenic.
The newly formed Atlanta section of the American Society of Civil Engineers met at the Winecoff hotel with fifteen members present. Park Dallis of the A. Park Dallis company was elected president and Professor T. P. Branch secretary, after an informal discussion of plans and a report on the recent New York presidents meeting.
Rome voters approved a 100000 bond issue for public improvements appraising 75000 for a municipal building and auditorium and 25000 for a hospital share. Floyd County will hold a parallel election for the county hospital fund. Outcome shows municipal bonds 765 to 171 and hospital bonds 106 to 125 in favor. Contracts for the municipal building to be awarded soon with work to start in coming weeks.
Waycross Georgia February 11 officials announce bakers will raise the price of bread by one cent per loaf due to rising flour costs. The notice affects daily bread sales citywide and reflects a tightening market.
Hunter Raine, Memphis banker and civic leader, began a five year term at the Atlanta federal prison after pleading guilty to embezzling nearly one million dollars from the Mercantile Bank. Spectulation in cotton blamed Raine’s downfall. he reportedly repaid deposits under and over one thousand dollars.
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