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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1916

Page

31

Daughters of the American Revolution State Officers List

State editors and officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution are named with locations in Georgia. Includes Ruby Felder Raz as state editor in Atlanta and other leaders such as Miss Ruby Felder Raz, Mrs Walter Wilson, Mrs T C Parkhous, and regional vice regents across Athens and Savannah with addresses in Macon Savann ah Moultrie and Dawson.

Ruby Felder Raz West 11Th St Atlanta Walter 3. Wilson Charles ©. Holt Micon W. C. Vereen Moultrie Luisterian Jers Lowery Dawson

Early Georgia Counties Settlers List Compiled From White History

A fragmented OCR compilation lists numerous settlers and names under Union and Ware counties in Georgia. The long, jumbled roster includes many individuals with surnames like Chastain, Williams, Irwin, and Walker, tied to counties such as Union, Ware, and Walton, reflecting a scattered historical roster of early settlers.

D A R Chapter Reports Henry Walton Chapter Meeting

The D A R Henry Walton Chapter held December meetings noting a literary program, appointing a committee to investigate an old Indian trail in Morean, planning fundraising for a school project, and hosting an informal tea with guest remarks from state officers. Mrs Whitted hosted Bravewick Chapter with Regent Mrs H Cham presiding.

Henry Walton Madison Gertrude Morean Vo Bromwick Bravewick Whitted H. Cham

Yearly reports show chapter in prosperous condition

Officers' annual reports indicate prosperity for the chapter. A vote of thanks was given to the current administration for its efficient work. Elected officers for 1910 included Rewent as vice regent, Jang Macon as recording secretary, W Krauss as corresponding secretary, T. F. Abern some as historian, H. M. Sbratham as chaplain, and W S Chapman as chaplain. Whitfield and McKinnon named regents alternates. Rev Chapman attended and spoke. Whitfield home was decorated for the event.

A. le. Church J. H. Parke Jang Macon W. Krauss Crein Crein R Art T. F. Aberrombie; Historian, Mr H. M. Sbratham Hey Chapman W. Kraus A. L. Andrews Mason B. Whitfield Td. McKinnon L. T. McKinnon Columbus Continental Congress of Washington W. H. Chapman Whitfield

Old Spanish Trail Association Meets in Mobile

The Old Spanish Trail association gathered in Mobile with over 400 delegates from Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Arizona to promote a southern highway from Atlantic to Pacific. Palmer Pillaua of Mobile was elected president and Stewart Le Blanc of Mobile secretary. The convention will be held in Pensacola next year.

Mobile Aa‘xcuiation Stewart le Blanc Pensacola

Memorial Fountain Work Begins in Atlanta Chapter Scene

Work has begun on a memorial fountain funded by Mrs. Ja. M High, Atlanta chapter regent, to honor Miss Junia McKinley and Mrs. Berrien Duncan, founders of the Atlanta chapter. Architect W.T. Downing designed plans featuring Georgia cast of anna and three lions heads for the triangle at Ansley Park entrance.

Ja. M High Atlanta Thia Junia McKinley Berrien Duncan Atiaola United States W.T. Downing Georgia Anna Ansley Park Christian Science Church Mra. High

Nathaniel Macon Chapter Hosts State Regent's Honor Reception

The Nathaniel Macon chapter D 4 R of Macon hosted a reception at Mrs. Duncan Brown's home for Georgia state regent Mrs. T. C. Parker and guests Madame de Sales Mrs. Malone Wireless and Madame Teressa. Attendees enjoyed Mrs Wheless' vocal selections and tours of Paris training history.

Nathaniel Macon Regent's Macon Duncan Brown T. C. Parker Georgia

Representation Rules At State Conference

A state conference notice outlines chapter representation rules for Co lumbus. Regents from chapters with under two members attend. those with over fifty members may send the regent plus additional delegates per hundred members, with special guests allocated hotel access but no alternates.

TD. A. Ro Columbus Imore Co Tribus

Pension lists reveal early 19th century veterans

War Department records cite Henry Wise of Ma Line transferred from Dist of Columbia to Aljexhens in 1827 at age 91. Others include Wm R Chieves in Dinwiddie Co Virginia Joel Chieves in Prince George Co Va Iseharner De Graf fenreidt at Virginia Agency on Sep 4 178 Thomas Lindsay of Charlotte Go VA age 73 in 1831 Laban Lindsay NC sergeant Thomas Hightower Virginia Agency dead 1788 Maj John Lindsay Reb 2 78 died yes William Wamster Harrison Co Va age 74 David and Joh Warley living in this country James Tison NC pensioned Effingham Co Va Captain Daniel Golom Georgia pension transfer from Georgia.

Henry Wise PLC Dist. of Columbia Aljexhens Wm. R. Chieves Dinwiddis Co Joel Chieves Pr. George Co. Va Iseharner de Graffenreidt Virginia Thomas Lindsay Charlotte Go Laban Lindsay N.C Thomas Hightower Maj John Lindsay William Wamster Harrison Co. Va David Joh Warley James Tison N.C. Fine Effingham Co Daniel Golom S. Gy Georgia

Important Notice From State Treasurer To D A B Chapter Regents

D A B chapter regents are urged to act on a state treasurer notice. Contributions to canal projects must be sent to the state treasurer for inclusion in the state report. The notice states chapters must be excused by February 16 and mentions Mrs W O Vereen as state treasurer and A K Meultrie as Georgia organizer, dated January 11, 1916.

D. A. BR Verres Treaserer Daughters of the American Revelation W. 0. Vereen Geormiz

United Daughters of the Confederacy Georgia Officers List

Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy officers listed with names and cities led by State Visitor Walter D Amat in Macon and president Horbert Firant Tennilie with other regional leaders and secretary roles across Atlanta Athens Canton Savannah and Richmond from 48 Waddell Street Atlanta Georgia.

MHS Walter D. Amat Macon Preident MUS Horbert M. Firant Tennille Lecescarer Shady Samanah Mary Edwards Bertman Gehialorieu Maldued Rutherford Athens Sirs Zebulon Walker Canton Mish Rebecca Black Dupont Savannah Georgie Room Confederaie Marcum Richmond Mis Nesbitt Waddell Street Atlanta, Ga

Children of the Confederacy Chairman Begins 1916 Work

United Daughters of Confederacy of Georgia elects Miss Adaline Ballat as state organizer for Children of the Confederacy. She urges chapters to form C of C groups, study Reconstruction in Georgia, and enter the annual historical essay contest. She promises assistance and asks chapters to respond with support and membership blanks at one cent each.

United Daughters of Confederacy of Georgia Children of the Confederacy DLS Georgia C. of Exch UD. C Adaline Ballat Slate C. of

U D C Chapters Report Busy January Meeting

The Robert E Kee chapter held a lively New Year meeting January 4 at Mrs J Mason s College Park home with strong attendance. Highlights included a cedar gavel gift from Mr Stiteheae to the chapter, the Lee birthday plans, music by Marian Bradley and readings by Mrs Blackshore, plus reminiscences of the Ku Klux Klan from Mrs Dalton Mitchell. Sidney Lanier Chapter also met at the Hotel Dempsey with reports on charitable work aiding nine families, wreaths for four veteran families, a planned Lee birthday observance at Wesleyan College, and a flag donation from Martha Lewis of Macon. Officers were elected for the Savannah chapter with debt reductions and by law revisions discussed, flag work urged, and plans to send warm clothing to French soldiers.

Robert E. Kee Neeling Avanta Jt. Lee General Lee Capitol Mra. Mitchell Marian Bradley Robert Blackshore Atlanta Dalton Mitchell Ku Klux Klan Sidney Warner Sidney Wanier U. D.C Hotel Dempsey Walter Grace E. A. Porter Signey Lanier Wesleyan College W. L. Pickard Mercer Uiversity Grace Martha Lewis Macon Lewis Walter Lamar Georgia Division J. A. Selden Fed Cross J. J. Cluiy Bf Agenta Shiloh Fend Savannah A. B. Iull Mey M Hull Memorial Hall JM. Falk Bridgman France Frances Isaac Minis R.A. Grady Aft

Georgia Flag Day Plans From Local Chapters

West Point Georgia news urges Daughters to plan for February 12 Georgia Flag Day fundraising for the Helen Plane Educational Endowment Fund. Mrs Trox Bankston, chairman, asks chapters to appoint committees and offer flags at 75 cents each or 10 cents per dozen, noting a missed Thomasville convention hindered pledges.

West Point Georgia Helen Plane Educational Fund Misa Lillian Estes Macao Thomasville Mrs Trox Bankston Helen Plane

Information Wanted About John Allision

Mrs J H Stewart first vice president general U D of O Los Angeles writes regarding joining United Daughters of the Confederacy and seeks information on John Aragon grandparent who left for the front from Trenton Ga and served throughout the war with now more details from grand-uncle record attached.

J. H. Stewart West 25Th St Los Angeles California Chisholm Miami United Daughters of the Confederacy John Aragon Trenton

Notice to chairmen on endorsement and forwarding process

All chairmen must endorse and send to the president Mra F M Franklin Teonile. She will endorse and forward to the secretary, who will then reimburse the chairmen.

Mra. F

Laymen's Convention Campaign Sweeps Fifteen Southern Cities

A wave of Laymen's Missionary movement conventions rolls through fourteen southern cities starting January 19 in Houston and ending February 6 in Atlanta. The campaign features noted leaders from Furman, Cincinnati, Nashville, and Richmond, with no fund drives at sessions. Delegates from seventy-one cities participate, culminating in a national congress in Washington, D. C., April 26-30.

South Houston Texas New Orleans Jackson Miss Birmingham Ala Atlanta First Baptist Church Tex Janary Biraingham Gohimbia Greenshora Lexington Newhvilie Memphie Little Rock Ollaharma City Woreworth D. Clay Litt Nashville Laymen's Missionary Movement Texrma HE. M. Poteat Furman University Stephen J. Corey Foreign Christian Missionary Interdenominational Laymen's Missionary Movement North Asubuny Buffalo Cincinnati Toledo Ohio Chicago Pittsburg Baltimore Philadelphia Milwaukee Boston Duluth Minn Rochester N. J Reading Newark Dayton San Francisco Los Angeles Washington D.C America New York United States Hach Charles W. Daniel Marion Afoh Hull Ansley Hotel Janes Morton

Dublin C of C Holds Interesting Meeting

Dublin C of C reports an engaging session with Adelineum chapter and Clara Stubbs auxiliary. Elizabeth Garrett played, Alda Walker read Stone Wall Jackson, and Miss Baum posed historical questions. Members heard about the Lee and Madison story, Wilson memorial, and Christian education for mountain youth. The group funded an orphanage instead of a floral tribute.

C!s of Dublin Adeline Uum Glara Stubbs M! Baum Zabeth Garrett Alda Walker Orelock Saran Peacock Sara Baker Lee Jiaeleson Misa Baum Frank Lawson Eilen Wilson T. W. Callaway Georgia Simé Clara Stubbs

Summerville Plans City Waterworks

Lyerly Oc January 15 Special Summerville Chattoozas capital will have city waterworks within the next few months if plans are carried out A public meeting of citizens approved the scheme noting insurance reductions would nearly cover the cost A committee led by John B Cleghorn with A H Jainey and O J Espy was formed to hire an engineer for preliminary surveys and cost estimates.

Strickland Sells 1200 Bales Sea Island Cotton in Valdosta

Valdosta Ga January 15 Sperial A J Strickland leading sea island cotton buyer closed out another big lot yesterday selling 1200 bales to spinners. The cotton brought full market price, totaling about 130000 dollars. Strickland sold 1600 bales a few days ago, with other buyers closing out good lots as well.

Valdosta A. J. Strickland

Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Dangerous Calomel

Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a safe vegetable liver medicine that cleanses the bowels and boosts energy, claiming calomel dangers. The ad guarantees a full refund if not effective, appeals to families, and warns of calomel’s mercury toxicity and bone damage.

Dodson

Romans to vote on $40,000 bond issue for city buildings

Rome city commission voted to call an election on a $40,000 thirty year bond issue to complete the city auditorium and city hall. Officials said the election will likely be held in late February.

Rome Srome City Commission

Rome Negro Bound Over On Arson Charge

Rome January 15 Special State Fire Commissioner W M Foyner returned to Atlanta after investigating a fire at the Mechee cotton warehouse A former employee Bi Hardin is bound over in 3000 to Floyd superior court to answer arson charges believed to be in revenge

Rome W. M. Foyner Atlanta Mechee Bi Hardin Floyd Superior Lourt

Wilkes Re-elected Mayor of Meigs

Thomasville, Ga. January 16 Special Meigs held its annual election for municipal officers with M. Wilkes re-elected mayor and John Pullen Duncan Bickley as aldermen Leo Wilkes the only new member J K Boswell to serve as clerk and a marshal to be appointed by the council

Thomasville Spesial Meigs M. Wilkes John Pullen Duncan Bickley Leo Wilkes Allermanie J. K. Boswell Iby the

Beautify Hair and Stop Dandruff with Danderine

Visual ad copy touts Knowlton's Dandeline for women to stop dandruff and hair loss. Promises rapid beauty boost, renewed growth, and shiny soft hair in minutes for 25 cents. Contains steps to apply a small portion for cleansing and scalp nourishment.

Knowlton

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