Social items from Atlanta society column noted weddings and visits
Social items record Mr and Mrs Walter Lamar of Macon attending Ottley McCarthy wedding in Atlanta last night. Several correspondents list guests and travelers including Miss Virginia Lipscomb visiting Tallulah grandmother Mrs M A Lipscomb, Miss Evelyn Brazell and Miss Elin Clift Kiser leaving for Wrightsville Beach, Mr Russell Porter departing for Hot Springs Virginia, Mrs J D Young and family visiting from Washington DC en route home from Florida, Miss Evelyn Brazett visiting Miss Mildred Paine in Elberton, and other travel plans to North Carolina Maine canal California. Guests entertainments include Mrs Frank Mallard visiting Frenswick, Marguerite Fischer hosting this afternoon, Mrs Norman Sharpe entertaining eight guests for Mrs Cacl New and Mrs Robert Lyon of Baltimore, and Miss Miriam Jones in Alabama. Mrs Clire Atkinsman leaving for Virginia area visits final plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lamar
Macon
Atlanta
Ottley
D.C
W. A. Peeples
Elorida
Evelyn Brazett
Mildred Paine
Elberton
F. J. Cooledge
Yeaterday
North Carolina
Maine Canal
California
Walter W. Brown
Hot Springs
Norman Sharpe
Cacl New
Robert Lyon
Baltimore
Miriam Jones
al- Menee
John Hardiaty Jett
Maryland
Clrle Atkinaan
Vir- Binka Bany
Atlanta Kindergarten Flower Sale Promotes Charity
The Atlanta Free Kindergarten Association under Mrs. F. Tolgeon and officers conducts a weekly flower sale every Saturday at Kamper Grocery, 492 Peachtree Street. Donations welcomed to support the organization’s work, with ladies receiving flowers donations by Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Free Kindergarten Association
F.i Tlolgeon
Nellie Peters Kinck
A. IL. Baneker
Mias Fitzabeth
Mre
Ube Association
Laser Leaves Today to Attend Fraternal Union Meeting
Newman Laser, active in fourteen Atlanta fraternal orders, heads to Chicago for several days then to Denver for a supreme auditors conference. Fourteen delegates will lead a Southern contingent to Pasadena for the annual convention July 27 to 29, with Gillette and Smith among travelers. They plan side trips to San Francisco, San Diego, Yellowstone, and Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Laser
Atlanta
Chicago
Denver
Cole
Alaunton
Atlante
Pasadena
Cal
Charles ©. Gillette
John ¥. Smith
Laser
Supreme Lodge
Gillette
Smith
Supreme
South
California
San Francisco
San Diego
Io Yellowstone National Park
Salt Lake City
Fraternal Union
Preacher to Deliver Sermon at Central Presbyterian Tomorrow
Dr Dunbar H Ogden pastor will preach on Paul s cross of Himself tomorrow morning at Central Presbyterian Church The congregation will join with others for an outdoor service on the capitol grounds in the evening hours
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar H. Ogden
Central Presbyterian ¢Ehurch
Paul
Capitol
Justice and Bailiff Face Contempt Charge in Fulton County
Judge J G Roberts accuses Judge A A Owen and Constable R B Dutton of conspiring to extort money. Roberts alleges a warrant led to his arrest on April 25 for a misdemeanor, with a $200 bond set to appear July 15. He says only recorder or municipal court can hear such cases and seeks contempt findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Roberts
A. A. Owen
Fulton County
Dutton
Thomas
Municipal Court
Roberts
Owen
Blair
Walton and
Marietta
General Assembly
Recorder's Court
Gwen
Spinks Battle Over Estate Ends In Favor Of F B Spink
In an ordinary's court ruling yesterday F B Spink won a hot legal fight with his brother R C Spink over the administration of the late Elizabeth Spink estate valued at about 150000. The property mainly consists of farmland near Bolton Georgia and will be managed by a bond company in Georgia rather than moved to Oregon as RC Spink proposed. Spink was represented by Attorneys Burton Smith and Vernon Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Spink
R. C. Spink
W. C. Spink
F. B. Ispink
W. ©. Spink
Georgia
Oregon
RC. Spink
Klemet Falls
Mra
Elizabeth ©. Spink
Bolton
Sprink
Burton Smith
Vernon Moore
Impersonator of U S Officer Sentenced in Dothan Ga
E S Inge in Dothan Georgia yesterday pleaded guilty to impersonating a United States officer and was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison by Judge Newman. He had been on the run since March 11 1914 after leaving his band, later linked to staged scams at clubs and peeling houses. Government investigators report he posed as a railway mail employee and sought cash, with checks found counterfeit and records showing he never belonged to government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inge
Dothan
United States
Newman
Secont
Bowie
Itte
Ings
District Conference Held at Carrollton
The district Methodist conference for Carrollton Georgia has been in session since Tuesday afternoon with Dr J H Bakes presiding elder Rev M Lipham elected secretary and Rev J R Turner assistant secretary. Sermons by Rev A W Williams Rev Moore and others. Conference adjourned at noon today with representations from Mary University Wesleyan College LaGrange Female College and milestone interest coverage.
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Carrollton
Methodist Conference
J. H. Bakes
Moore
Nashville
Enn
Jines
Wesleyan College
Macon
Rosser
LaGrange Female College
Miss Davies
Ita
J. 8
Jenkins
Boy injured after 25 foot fall during baseball game
Bryant Brewer Jr aged 1% fell while chasing a long fly ball into a 25 foot railroad cut near Greensferry avenue and Lt. N railroad. He sustained a broken arm and bruises and was taken to Grady hospital in unconscious condition. Doctors expect recovery as shock subsides. He is the son of J and Brewer of 27 Emerald Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Brewex
Greensferry Avenue
Grady Hospital
Young Brewer
J. &. Brewer
Emerald Street
Free Trip Offered to Hospital Corps of National Guard
At government expense the field hospital corps No 1 of the Georgia National Guard will attend the national encampment of hospital and ambulance corps in Tobyhanna Pennsylvania from August 6 to 14. Major Fort will lead thirty three men and five officers, with Lieutenants Holton Patterson Miles and Sergeant Brumm among those selected. Members are medical students from Atlanta Medical College and the University College of Medicine at Augusta. the corps seeks a few more qualified National Guard members to meet strength standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Field Hospital Corps
Georgia National Guard
Tobyhana
G.atlanta
Major Fort
FR. Holton
J. c. Patterson
Atlanta
William Miles
Griffin
B.F. Brumm
U.S.A
Atlanta Medical College
University College of Medicine
Augusta
Fort
National Guard
Recorder Decides German Trenches Best For Schmidt
Joe Schmidt appeared in poiles court on a charge of hooze-fghting. The recorder, noting War is hell, joked he would sooner face a keg than the Germans. Recorder Johnson laments Schmidt’s ingrown fondness for liquor and offers eleven days in the stockade to sober him for a voyage to run a submarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Schmidt
Poiles Court
Johnson
Joe
Recorder
Kaiser
Dr Ruffin Prosecution Moves in State Veterinary Case
In a session led by Judge Calhoun the Georgia State Veterinary Association accuses Dr W A Ruffin of practicing without a state license. Attorney Harvey Hill represents the doctor as several local physicians show interest. The report notes turmoil in the county camp theft case where J L Gantt faced terms for stealing wheels blankets a plow and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Georgia State Veterinary Association
W. A. Ruffin
Torney Harvey Hill Ie
Ean
Fiutchins
C. R. Jolly
Starnes
I J. Il. Gan
Raoul Alimony Case Up in Augusta Today
Mitten Ga July 9 Special Attorneys representing William Greene Haoul Sr and his young bride of Big months after an unsuccessful out of court settlement prepare to go before Judge Haromani in Augusta for a hearing on Mrs Raoul’s petition for temporary alimony pending her divorce petition The Haoula attorney reportedly offered a statement which was refused by Mrs Raoul’s attorney W D McNeil
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitten
Wiliam Greene
Hacul, Sr
Haromani
Supreme Court
Augusta
Raoul
Haoula
Iy W. D. McNeil
South Macon Annexation Vote Proposed in Legislature
In Macon Georgia July 9 a bill by Fowler and Ayres to carve South Macon from the city and let property owners vote on joining the city again drew protest from residents. Council urged fight and a Atlanta hearing for the measure. Also in Macon Mrs. Hattie B Jones seeks custody of her children Catherine and Joseph Jr with temporary alimony. husband Joseph Jones bound to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Messrs
Fowler
Ayres
Bible
South
Ibi
Atlanta
Negro tubercular inmate attempts suicide at sanitarium
Terry Jones, a tubercular patient at Battle Hill sanitarium, tried to cut his throat Friday evening. He seized a knife, damaged only a small portion of his throat, was taken to Grady hospital where doctors say he will recover, then returned to the sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Jones
Battle Hi
Tie
Grady Hospital
Jones
Boy Struck by Auto Leaves Boy with Severe Leg Injuries
Willie Smith an 18 year old boy delivering for Papa Ward was struck near the West View car line at Greensferry avenue. He was carried to Grady hospital with both legs badly bruised but no broken bones. James Landis of 863 Gordon Street was driving the auto. The accident happened as Willie attempted to climb into the wagon and was knocked to the ground with the wheel passing over his legs. His father J G Smith of 27 Racine Street said the accident was unavoidable and no blame attached to Landis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Smith
Automaniic
James Landis
Gordon Street
West View
Greensferry Avenue
Grady Hospital
Willie
Papa & Ward
Lef
Begging to Get Home Plea Before Judge
An aged man, F. A. Mims, pleaded for alms on the street, saying he only sought a few nickels to get home. Policeman Johnson released him with a promise to pay a large fine within three weeks, due to lacking funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Mims
Will Sell Flags to Support War Victims in France
The Georgia War Relief committee plans to raise funds for war victims in northern France by selling 10,000 French flags in Atlanta next Wednesday. The campaign, led by the Se cours National, inaugurates efforts to fund relief across the country with flags offered without a fixed price. Buyers were invited to the Grand Building offices on Monday to inquire about the flags and donate generously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Atlanta
Georgia War Relief Committee For
the Secours National
United States
Pedmort
Hospital Corps No. 1 Holds Camp in August
Expenses for the field hospital corps No. 1 of the National Guard of Georgia will be paid by the U S government. Five officers and thirty three men will be taken August 6 to 14. The group may proceed to New York and then to a Pennsylvania camp or sail from Savannah to New York.
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Field Hospital
National Guarda
Georgia
United States
A. G Fort
Atlanta
New Yo
Athens Pastor Called to Atlanta Church Revival Ends
Rev A C Flury of Athens conducted a revival at Jones Avenue Baptist church and has been called to accept the pastorate of the Castarata church in Atlanta. Decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Avenue Baptist Church
A. C. Flury
Athens
Salvation Army Picnic Delights Atlanta Children and Mothers
More than three hundred women and children from Atlanta's needy group enjoyed a full day outing at Grant Park under the Salvation Army Atlanta division. Brigadier A. W. Crawford oversaw games, races, baseball, prizes, lunches, ice cream, and other treats provided by Salvation Army workers with special transport and a lively program to bring joy to the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Forday
Grant Park
Salvation Army
A. W. Crawford
Memorial Service by Atlanta Odd Fellows honored past members
The Odd Fellows of Atlanta will hold a memorial service Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall at Decatur and Moore streets. The service honors the late Robert T. Dante and departed Atlanta and area members. Rev. W L Hambrick will preach the memorial sermon. Past Grand Masters Alex Dittler and W S Coleman and Brethren M H Cooper and Fred Hilvron will participate with music and singing. public is invited.
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Odd Fellows of
Atlanta
Odd Fellows Hall
Decatur
Moore Streets
Robert T. Dante Grand
W. L. Hambrick
Alex Dittler
W. 8. Coleman
M. H. Cooper
Fred Hilvron
Hightower Drops Dead as He Steps From Car
John Hightower a longtime South Macon merchant dropped dead late last night as he stepped from a street car at the South Macon line end on his way home. Death due to apoplexy announced. Born and reared in the county he spent 35 years in mercantile business with a landmark store that served as a political gathering place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
John
Hightower
South Macon
Baldwin County Increases Tax Rate Affects $6,900 More Townspeople
Miledgeville Ga July 2 Special Baldwin county commissioners at their regular meeting raised the tax rate from 8.50 to 10.00 per thousand. Based on a property valuation of 4 000 000 the rise will bring in about 6 900 more revenue. The assessors report is not yet issued in full but expected to show a valuation within 5 000 of last year with higher revenue by more than three quarters of a million dollars the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miledgeville
Baldwin County
Bright Warm Day Predicted With Record Highs
A sunny day with normal seasonal temperatures is forecast with no storms expected. The county reports a high of 89 and a low of 76, while a historical note recalls July 8, 1914, when temperatures reached a 93 high and 64 low.
Dr DuBose to Preach Twice on Sunday
Dr WH M DuBose, pastor of First Methodist, will return from Atlantic City Saturday night to preach at his church on Sunday morning and evening. Morning topic is Profits and Bossea in Atlanta. Evening topic is The Confession That Counts. Weather favors outdoor lawn service for the evening sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. M. DuBose
First Methodist Church
Atlantic City
Bossea
Atlanta
Baldwin County Buys Machinery for Roads
Milledgeville Georgia July 9 Special The Baldwin County commissioners vote to buy a traction engine for the county and plan to purchase another road scraper to complete the road working force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin County
Milledgeville
Toombs County Fair planned for October
Lyons Ga July 9 Special President John L Sutton of the Toombs County Fair association has called a stockholders meeting for Saturday evening July 10 to finalize plans for a county fair in October. Prizes will be offered for best livestock, farm products and fancy sewing. County residents have shown strong interest in the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
John L. Sutton
Toombs
Mrs C C Roberts Dies At Home Near Norcross Ga
Mrs C C Roberts aged 89 died at her home near Norcross Ga last night She was daughter of J C Me Elroy and is survived by her husband three children Miss Marie Roberts Miss Margaret Roberts and John Roberts The funeral was held this afternoon at Duraville Presbyterian church with Rev M T Ellis presiding Interment followed at Prosperity cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norcrous
C. C. Roberts
J. C. Me.Elroy
Marie Roberts
Margaret Roberts
John Roberts
Duraville , Presbyterian Church
M.T. Ellis
Prosperity
Pear Crop Good in Thomasvaie Weather Boosts Size
The LeConte pear crop shows strong development as ideal weather over recent years improves fruit size and quality compared with last season. Local estimates note superior pears amid favorable conditions and careful cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasvaie. We. Smy
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Marien M. Jackson
Ng Central Presbyterian
Essig Bros. Co
Palm Beach
Peachtree Street
E. S. Inge
Hospital
Corps OF National Guard
Schmidt
DR. Ruffin
Macob
Hattie B, Jones
Alea
Joseph Henry Jones
Southern Railway
Catherine
Joseph Henry, Jr
Mathews
W. Daniel
K. Orr
Marion M. Backsem
MT. St. Joseph's College
Jemph
Repens
Gates
Architecture
Commerce
Georgia Tech
Kk.o, Matheson
Anderbilt University
College of Arts
Vanderbilt
Nashville, Tenn
Hicago
ODD‘ Fellows
Baldwin
DR. Dubose
Norcross
Black’s Midsummer
R. C. Black
Laird, Schober & Co
Edwin Clapp & Son
Whitehall
Nreay Spa
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