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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1916

Page

38

Daughters of the American Revolution State Officers Listed

News of D A R state office holders includes mis Felder Fat editor Georgia positions listed with names and cities for genealogical and correspondence roles.

Eighteenth State DAR Conference Opens in Columbus

The eighteenth state conference of the Georgian Daughters of the American Revolution begins at St Luke's Methodist Church in Columbus on Tuesday February 22. Delegates from Atlanta Savannah and Macon arrive. executive board meets at 6 30 and committee gatherings proceed through Wednesday and Thursday with the business session starting 10 oclock Wednesday morning.

Daughters of the American Revolution St. Luke's Methodist Church Columbus Auanta Herbert M Franklin Gror Wun Wilten Klontal Savannah Elizpathhk Giorgia Bwc Ry'e Howard McCall Atignia Haradte Charles C Hult Mason Hooncer Woo Verein Mouttrie Wun Golden 1 Lowery Dawson Ruby Fo Hay Alianto. Sin Gueata

Genealogy Queries for Ancestors Across Localities

Correspondents are asked to write plainly with full names and approximate dates or places where ancestors resided. State where the ancestors lived, provide dates if known, and send queries on separate slips with one side of paper. Include full name and address though publishing is optional.

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Forth Fountain and Early Forth Family Records

Fragmentary notes trace Forth and Fountain surnames across 17th century ships and emigrants. References mention George Forth aged 27, John Forth sailing from London to Virginia in August 1625, and Edward Fountain born to 16th century parents with vague place links. Ambiguous entries include Burkes, Hamlets, and migrations to Sinema and Mississippi with scattered dates and ages.

Forth George Forth London Virginia John Forth Elizabeth Wranels Chaimberhus Ilinabeth John Fountain Sondon Edward Fountains

D A R Chapters Report Local Daughters Of Revolutions

February meetings of D A R chapters in Albany Brunswick and Anawagus highlight guest hosting at homes, Washingtons Birthday events, recitals, and patriotic activities. Members organized new chapters, hosted receptions, contributed to Red Cross and ambulance funds, and supported schools with flags books and medals.

Mex Roberts SW Foster Washington Red Cross Continental Hall Funda Peat Easay

United Daughters of the Confederacy of Georgia Officers

Officers of the United Daughters of the Confederacy of Georgia listed with titles and roles in state organization records. Names and specific positions shown in the sampled roster fragment.

Georgia Division Leader Urges Flower Day and Pensions Help

Anna Bryant, Georgia Division Children of Confederacy director, calls C of C chapters to back increased Civil War veterans pensions and to observe Flower Day honoring women of the sixties. She announces the fourth annual conference in Barnesville with two delegates per chapter, dues deadline, and Lanier memorial tribute plans.

C of C Georgia Confederacy Children of Denate House of Representatives Congress C. of C Macon C. of C Barnesville Dorothy Blount Lamar The Children of Confederacy Sidney Lanier Lanier Habersham Hall Ga. C of C Barneaville Anna Bryant Georgia Division Children of Confederac Macon

Agnes Lee and Fannie Gordon Chapters Report Meetings

United Daughters of the Confederacy chapters in Decatur Ga report meetings at homes of Mrs Osmet and Mrs Milton H Edwards. Agnes Lee notes funds from From Down in Georgia booklet, plans for General Lee birthday programs, and school exercises with flags. Fannie Gordon details 1926 finances 767.83 and plans for scholarships, county teachers, flag distribution, and new officers.

Agnes Lee Agnes Les United Daughters of the Confederacy Decatur Osmet Soldiers’ Home Committee Down Georgia Lee Schoion Davis Oakhurst Glenwood Scott Gosnell Alice 8 Alden Agnea Lee U. D. &. Decatur Fannie Gordon Mra J. Hal Roberta Milton H. Edwards Times-Journal Eantman Dodge County J. D. Willams Abner L. Wilkins Fannie Gorden Birs T. T. Hdwards LeRoy Pharr D. Wiliams W. P Cobb J C. Wall S. Harris Marchman W. B. Daniel Fannie Kate Person Gentry

Thomasville UDC resolutions urge toned references at memorials

In Thomasville, Mrs. Max Wolf of Savannah urges United Daughters of the Confederacy to curb the frequent use of the phrase thinning line of gray at public Confederate commemorations. Memorial day plans continue as chapters prepare, with emphasis on honoring loved women and supporting Red Cross drives. cooperation urged for President Seiden’s recommendations.

Thomasville Max Wolf Savannah United Daughters of the Confederacy Red Cross

Bishop Nelson Pays Splendid Tribute to Thomas Egleston

The Constitution recalls the late Thomas Egleston as a man of lofty ideals and beneficence. His will reveals a disciplined, generous approach to wealth, loyalty to duty, and a life balanced between business and religious charity. His associates praise his justice and reasonableness, while the diocese and parish honor his memory and impact.

Bishop Nelson Thomas Egleston Aftire Bis

Famous Negro Melody Sung by Miss Phillips Included in Song Book

A brief reminiscence of Adelaide Phillips, famed contralto, dating from early life in Stratford and Tremont appearances, noting her London and Italian studies, ovations in America, and fame with the Boston company. It highlights her performance of Foster’s Massa’s In the Cold Cold Ground and announces a song on page 260 of Heart Songs offered via six coupons and distribution cost.

Miss Phillips America Stratford-on-Avon William Shakespeare Adelaide Phillips Tremont Theater Boston Jenny Ling London Italy Ag Arsbee Cuba Boston Ideal Opera Company Sullivan Costas Foster Massa Heart Songs

County Federation Plan in DeKalb County

A group of DeKalb county club women seeks to form a county federation to unite local clubs for mutual advantage. A meeting is set for Saturday morning at 10 oclock in the Decatur courthouse to organize, with committees led by Mrs. W. H. Shearer and others from Kirkwood Decatur Clarkston Lithonia Stone Mountain.

DeKalb County Mel County Decatur W. H. Shearer Kirkwood Charles J. Mets

Epworth Leaguers Hold Conference at Wesley Memorial

Epworth Leaguers of the city will hold a one hour conference this afternoon in the auditorium of Wesley Memorial church. It is the second in a monthly series to promote league work and train workers. Sundays meeting covers the devotional department. Dr. W J Young of Emory University will speak on Personal Evangelism. A chorus and quartet will render a musical program. The public is invited.

Wesley Memorial Church Epworth W. J. Young Emory University

Georgia Legislation Aims For Youth Protection And Education

The text outlines bills touched by Georgia lawmakers including compulsory education, raising the age of consent for youth protection, the Smith-Lever bill, and a measure to permit women to practice law, emphasizing individual choice in professions.

Georgia Smith-Lever

Bishop Nelson of Atlanta Dies February 18 1916

Epitaph honors the Christian gentleman Nelson Bishop of Atlanta. The obituary notes a life of service and faith, marking February 18, 1916 as the date of his passing and recognizing his leadership in Co. K and his enduring influence in the church community.

Bere Nes Thomas Egleston K Nelson Atlanta

Sage Tea for Graying Hair Named Wyeth’s Compound Reintroduced

A vintage remedy promotes Sage and Sulphur for restoring natural hair color and luster. The ad claims the formula darkens gray hair evenly, reduces dandruff, and soothes scalp irritation with repeated applications.

Ely's Cream Balm Advert to Cure Catarrh and Colds

An old advertisement promises immediate relief for clogged nostrils headaches and catarrh by using Ely's Cream Balm. It claims the small bottle eases nasal passages, soothes inflamed membranes and stops discharge with rapid results, urging readers to try it tonight.

Ely

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