Distinguished Women to Attend Georgia DAR State Conference
Brunswick prepares to host the Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution state conference this November with Mrs Matthew Scott, president general, accepting the invitation. Regents from other states are expected, and Mrs W H De Voe leads a committee arranging social functions and details for a widely attended event.
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Brunswick
Matthew Scott
The
Order
Godfrey
Georgia State
Daughters of the
W. H. de Voe
Call for Minutes of Conferences for 1899 and 1904
The editor issues an important notice from a state officer seeking copies of minutes of conferences from 1899 and 1904. Readers are urged to locate and forward these records to Covington Georgia to preserve complete state work records.
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Covingtar
Chapters Contributing to Miss Berry's Industrial School
A fragmented list shows chapters contributing to Miss Berry's Industrial School at Rome Georgia. Notable names include Thomas Jefferson Governor Truartien Piedmont Continental Button Gwinnett Elijah Clarke and Lachlan McIntosh with various individuals linked to Savannah Atlanta and Kettle Creek. The text notes full scholarship contributors marked with stars and references figures such as Lewis George Walton and Nathaniel Macon.
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Miss Berry
Industrial School
Rome
Lewis George Walton
Thomas Jefferson
Date Set for Brunswick Conference by Chapter Regent
Mrs. W H Devoe regent of Brunswick chapter and the executive board have chosen the conference dates as November 10 11 and 12 inclusive. The plan follows their discussion and agreement.
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W H. Devoe
Brunswick
Pointed Paragraphs from The Chicago News
A short reflective piece notes that a man who talks to himself hears many silly remarks and that self-satisfaction blinds him to how others view him. It suggests the world is sane, but its inhabitants often are not, and closes with a quip about a marble cutter's apprentice learning hard lessons.
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The
Chicago News
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted for female relief
A historical testimonial claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured four years of misery for a Baltimore woman suffering from irregularities, draggin sensations, nervousness, and stomach issues. The ad extols the remedy as the most successful for female complaints, fibroid and inflammatory issues, urging readers to seek guided health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Baltimore
Lydia Apneham
Altimors
Genealogical Queries Prompt Local Historical Gossip
A Georgia paper prints letters from readers seeking genealogy details. Mrs. Buford M. Davis asks if John Shine, a Revolutionary soldier who died 1883 in Twiggs County, Georgia, was the son of D W Shine of Cypress Creek, Jones County NC, and requests birth dates of Shine's siblings. Replies cite Barbara Franck as John Shine’s likely relative, outline Franck’s lineage, and note other readers raising branch connections for Lane Simpson Wingfield Anthony families and a Wingfield family tree.
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John Shine
Auery
Camden
White
Georgia
D. W. Shine
Twiggs ‘County
Eorgia
Cyprese Creek
Jones County
North Carolina
Barbara Franck
Buford M. Davis
Vineville
Macon, Ga
WOMAN S WORK IN D A R ORGANIZATIONS
Captain Wal lace Foster of Indianapolis defends D A R allied groups from Bishop Williams July 4 attacks. He notes patriotic instruction since 1890 by Woman's Relief Corps and Daughters of the American Revolution, praising teachers, pupils, and civic leaders for promoting genuine patriotism in schools nationwide.
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Wallace Foster
Indianapolis
Williams
Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bishop
Buncombe
Westminister Abbey Display Noted in Silent Ninth Muse
An unclear fragment describes Westmin ster abbey and the Shrine of Edward the Confessor with memorials to artists, fiters, and statesmen. The text mentions silence for forty five seconds and a prompt to proceed to a tower event.
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Westminster Abbey
Edward the Confessor
Shakespeare on a Mediterranean stage in Beirut
An al fresco production of As You Like It was staged last spring on the campus of the Syrian Protestant College at Beirut. The setting featured a pine grove with the Lebanon range looming in the background, creating a picturesque backdrop for the first Shakespeare play performed in that ancient country. The show drew interest for its cosmopolitan cast and the challenges faced by the actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Mediterranean
Lebanon
Syrian Protestant College
Beirut
Caat
Improvements Needed at New Tallulah Falls School
By order of the president to Georgia club women, Tallulah Falls school is finished and nearly equipped except for the boys workshop. Opened July 12 with 26 children, plans to grow. Funds scarce for workshop benches and tools. appeals go to clubs and individuals to sustain operations at about 2.50 per day.
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Club Women of Georgia
Tallulah Falls
County Commissioners of Education
State of Georgia
State Superintendent of Education
Rabun
Habersham
Mre. M. A. Lipscomb
St’ Jie
Thenka
Walter Hunnicutt
Tallulah
Tallulah Falls Industrial School Opens With Eight Pupils
Tallulah Falls Ga July 17 Specials The Tallulah Falls Industrial School opened for work on July 12 with twenty pupils present and others promised Bishop Nelson opened the exercises with prayer and delivered an inspiring address to the children Miss Annie Thrasher newly elected teacher presided and called on various audience members for short talks Citizens of Tallulah expressed delight at the establishment and pledged support Several ladies and a reverend spoke brief remarks The program promises to be a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah School
Tallulah Falls
Nelson
Annie Thrasher
Paflulah
Biscuits Made With KK Flour Praised in Text
The note praises biscuits made with KK Flour as consistently tasty and reliable. It highlights the flour’s role in improving texture and flavor, suggesting house bakers prefer KK for everyday biscuit making.
Tallulah Falls Industrial School Highlighted by Georgia Federation
The Tallulah Falls Industrial School is celebrated as a model for Rabun and Habersham counties. The Georgia Federation led by Mrs Lipscomb organized funds and land donations from Miss White of Tallulah while citizens and officials supported construction. The school opened July 12 with over forty pupils and aims to expand to include industrial training and domestic science, honoring Lipscomb’s tireless leadership.
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Tallulah Falls
Sumer
Lipscomb
Federation
Tallulsh Walls
Georgia Federation
Thla Tallulah Falle
Rabun
Habersham
Messrs Grant and
Chastain
Jemie M Pound
Georgia
Mra Lipscomb
Mia Lipscomb
Yallulah Falls
Georgia Federation Library Committee Secures School Books
The library committee of the Georgia Federation reports securing sixty-two school books in good condition via publishing houses for Tallulah Falls. They add four dozen illustrated copybooks, three dozen boxes of crayons and drawing paper, math supplies, chalk, erasers, plus gifts from donors including James D. Robison, Mrs. Howard Brown, and Mrs. J. W. Bateman. A Britannica encyclopedia set arrives for a local school, with plans for missions in Necooches Valley.
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Gorgia Federation
James D. Robinson
Howard Brown
McCabe
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Sylvester Civic Improvement Club forms plans for growth
On May 13 1908 Mrs Nicholas Peterson organized the Sylvester Civic Improvement Club with twelve members. The group now has fourteen members and focuses on improving school rooms library books campus trees and a new eight acre tract. They aim to incorporate the land this session and create a town playground and lyceum course next season.
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Nicholas Peterson
Lyceum
Delightful Wrightsville Beach Return Fare Offered
Fast one way or round trip via Sea Board to Wrightsville Beach for five dollars. Tickets valid five days. Special trains include sleepers and vestibule coaches. Reservations by phone at 100 88 Peachtree Street.
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Wrightsville’ Beach
Seaboard
Peachtree Street
Local Pride Drives Civic Cooperation in Town
Our paper pledges to keep residents informed about ongoing and planned efforts. Civic pride is strong here, and once citizens know what is wanted they will provide hearty cooperation in any undertaking.
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Civid
Helen Plane chapter plans Canton Confederate monument
Helen Plane chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. George S Teagley home to decide on erecting a monument in Canton at an early date. The target site is the old governor Joseph J Brown homestead. Committees were named to raise funds promptly.
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Canton
Helen Plane
United Daughters of the Confederacy
George S. Teagley
Joseph J. Brown
Georgia
Zebulon Walker
Lunds
Glen Plane
Mary F. Walker
Flour inquiry prompts call for wholesome product request
A brief note encourages consumers to seek pure wholesome flour. The message suggests asking for the best quality flour labeled as pure and whole, emphasizing health and domestic cooking. No organizations or dates are mentioned.
Griffin Chapter Plans Confederate Monument Erection
The Griffin chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy contracted MecNeel Marble Co to build a 30 foot granite monument in Griffin to honor Confederate soldiers costing 2500 dollars. The shaft will feature a pyramidal capstone and inscriptions noting 1865 as the erection date with Alexander H Stephens among contributors.
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Woenign
Griffin
Alexander H Stephens
Governor Brown Urges Confederate Cemeteries Care and Atlanta Monument
The Georgia governor’s first message to the legislature urges ongoing care for Confederate cemeteries near Marietta and Resaca, and recommends erecting a Confederate monument in Capitol Square, Atlanta. The call emphasizes reverence for the fallen and cites similar memorials in other Southern states as reasons for immediate action.
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Joseph M Brown
Georgia
Commonwealth
Brown
Resaca
Mariette
Capitol Square
Atlanta
Baretta
Geopia
South
Marietta
Reseca
Gainesville Honors Colonel Sanders Memorial Fountain Planned
Gainesville last week contracted MecNeel Marble for an artistic fountain on main street to honor Colonel C C Sanders. The memorial will be completed by September 1, funded as a living monument by The Children of the Confederacy chapter bearing his name. The tribute honors a longtime citizen, philanthropist, and Confederate veteran with a focus on noble deeds and patriotism.
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Gainesville
MecNeel Marble Company
C C. Sanders
C “Anders
Bigol
Bright Day at the Soldiers' Home Entertainment
On Wednesday July 28 members of the Atlanta chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy chaired by Mrs Joseph T Derry will visit the soldiers home to entertain veterans with an old fashioned watermelon party. The committee has provided thirty five new hammocks to comfort inmates and brighten the grounds.
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Atlanta
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Josph T Derry
Poldiers
Derry
New Chapter Organized by United Daughters of the Confederacy
On Saturday July 3 the Jefferson chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was permanently organized in Jefferson Georgia during a Jefferson camp meeting of the United Confederate Veterans. Program included music a prayer by chaplain 440 Losted Daughters of the Confederacy historical sketch 1861 by Andrew J Bell read by Mrs Branch, music, speeches by Colonel J S Ayers Murch Colonel L L Ray, address to Daughters by Mrs C C Sanders treasurer state division Gainesville, benediction.
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Jefferson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson, Ga
Jefferson Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Andrew J. Bell
Branch
J. S Ayers Murch
L. L Ray
Daughters of Confederacy
Hartwell Chapter Medal Awarded for Best Paper
The Hartwell chapter of the L D C offered a medal for the best paper by Hart county contestants on the topic Successes and Reverses of 1863. Four papers were entered, judged impartially, and Miss Gene Craft of Hartwell won the local Hart county medal with an excellent paper that received honorable mention in the state contest.
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Hartwell
L D C
Hart County
Georgia
Gene Craft
Kingston Cemetery Needs Attention by Kingston Club Women
Twenty women of Kingston Georgia maintain the village cemetery where two hundred fifty Confederate soldiers are buried They request a small state appropriation to hire labor for upkeep and preservation The Harper article recounts the Kingston History Club’s work and urges Georgia legislators to read it and support aid for the cemetery care
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Kingston
Red Hills
Georgia
Harper's Bacar
Kingston History Club
Bell Bovlesa
Virginia Barley
Confederate Woman's Home Established by Texas UDC
Texas division of the UDC announces the Confederate Woman's Home at Austin for wives and widows of Confederate soldiers. President Katie Daffan praises lawmakers and volunteers, noting the home's good condition and the aim to preserve southern heritage for aging residents.
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Confederate Woman's Home
Texas
U.D.C
South
Austin
Katie Daffan
Texas Division
Texas Daughters
Vetera
Daughters of the Confederacy of Texas
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Berry School
Grean
Calitte
Davia
John Martin Franck
Craven
Louis
Edward
John
Susanna
Leo
Barbara
Catherine
Mary
John Worsley
Elizabeth
Thomas Harrold
Luxe Ialer
Christian Isler
Frederick Isler
Wilcher Remier
Catherine Franck
Hardy Bush
James Blackshear
Lane-Simpson-Wingfeld-Anthony
A. M. Lane
Archibald Simpson
Kitty Nelson
Virginia
Simpsons
Waingfields
Bil
Lane
Simpson
Winefeld
Anthony
A. M. Shine
Regent
Kettle Creek
D. A. R. Washington
Tsanle
Shine
Williama
Wilkes County
Martin County
MBS
Tallulah Falls Industrial School
New Tallulah Falls
Tallulah Fails
Helen
U. D.C
Griffin Chapter
United Daughter of the Confederacy
Boynton
McNeel
Sanders
Hartwell Chapter
O. B Colquitt
A. R. Howard
Palestine
Board of Managers
Vai C. Giles
J D. Roberdeau
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