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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

11

Flag Day Observed by DAR Chapters At Club

Flag day was celebrated yesterday afternoon at the Ving club by the Joseph Habersham chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with regent Coles and invited guests from the Atlanta and Piedmont Continental chapters. Eugene Black gave a patriotic talk on The Flag as members from DAR and UDC organizations attended alongside the Uncle Remus Memorial Association.

Joseph Habersham Ving Club Daughters of the American Revolution A. P) Coles John A. Perdue Willem Lawson Peel Joseph Madison Tigh Atlanta WP. Stooks Forsyth Preston Arkwright Adair Mra Stuart Itham Biron Bargan L. Sholienberger Phinizy Calhoun Boward H. Kean Ren Lee Crew Pillips McDutile H.R. O\Dell Ronald Ransom Abra Willam Glarence Haverty Charles Remyen Edward If. Alsop Porter King Joseph H. Storgan Mme. Protraska May Grant Dickson Mise Bark Eppie Stirling Clarke Thornwell Jacobs Bee Dax Jsexson Megabera

Society Notes Highlight Late Evenings at Hexagen Halls

Mr Hollingsworth and Mr and Mrs SB Turmin hosted a fan dancing party at Hexagen Halls to honor Latimer Hollingsworth. Guests included Emily West Anne Hart Gene Hert and many others with elaborate floral and lantern decorations. A future fresco tea and suffrage events are announced along with dinners and house parties at Druid Hills and East Lake Country Club.

Hollingsworth SB Turmin Latimer Hollingsworth Dalton Arden Lurman Emily West Anne Hart Gene Hert Laves Belle Curman Marion Powell Verieve Mayson Saran Weil Lethe Furman Helen Turman Georg Hart Frank Spaln Wilter L. Moore Robert Foreman Thomas Hull Ralph LeCraw Erert Hacker Alex Hing Charlex Veazey Druid Hills Mesars Henderson Watkine Chattanooga Tyson Frabasco Inoxville Bowden New Orlaens Eastlake Country Club Hitle Accomobilles Weary Rainwater Davis ‘& Freeman Rat Rainwater Miss Edmondson

Liberty Bell dinner at Plaza honors Liberty Bell exhibit

Mrs Noble T Biddle hosted a refined Plaza Hotel dinner in red white and blue to celebrate the Liberty Bell’s upcoming exhibit. The Cary party included cousins from Wisconsin Atlanta and San Francisco with delicate floral Liberty bell motifs decorating the table. Separately Mrs Claribel L Baskin and Mr Watson Baskin wed at 4 pm Saturday in a quiet family ceremony performed by Rev John F Lord.ogniony

Plaza San Francisco Hotel Plaza Noble T. Biddle John JM. Knapp Menomone, Wig FB. P-Chambertin Atlanta Julian Biddie Biddle Pennsylvania Claritel L. Brakin Wattson Te Ronen Joh F. Lord Lohengyin Inlian Lora Dublin Missea Thelma Marguerite Lord Oswell, Baskin Carswell Wood RosPer Lookout Mountain Tenn

Social Items Brighten Atlanta Circles This Week

Miss Catherine Crandall returns from Chicago after a brilliant college record. Colonel and Mrs. Lowry back from New York, eye operation recovery noted. Invitations issued for Lucia Byrd Crandall and Joy Strickland wedding. Various excursions and visits listed, including Grove Park Inn, Washington and Lee, Wrightsville Beach, and charity receptions.

Guests Extend Visits At Capita And Atlanta

Several social guests extend their stays with Atlanta families. Mr and Mrs J Calhoun Clarke return home. Mrs Hunter plans Tate Spring and Asheville visits. Miss Marjorie Sweet departs for Chicago after weeks with Mr and Mrs Robert S Wessels. Various visitors from Birmingham Charlotte and Augusta stay at East Lake and Georgian Terrace during the tournament and dances.

J. Calhoun Clarke J. C. Hunter Tate Spring Rey Mr. Walker Peres Birmingham Thomas B. Pais John Scott Charlotte Robert Hull Savannah B. H. Baugh Mra Lowry Arnold East Lakes

Business Women's Club Meeting at St Lutes Church

The Business Women's Club of St Lutes Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the church on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. All members are requested to be present.

Business Women's Club of St. Lutes Church

Trial Tonight Promises Sensational Police Board Session

Detective Chief New port Sanford faces charges of conduct unbecoming an officer at tonight’s adjourned police board meeting. Chief Lanford is accused of cursing Station Sergeant S J Roberts by telephone, with a longstanding grudge between Lanford and Police Chief Beavers cited as hampering the force. The board will also review the special probe committee report and witness evidence from prior hearings.

Newport Sanford Police S.J. Roberts Lanford Janteabo Beavers

Thieves enter store by skylight in West End pharmacy

City detectives investigated a daytime burglary at West Jand pharmacy after Dr Brewer reported a 350 dollar safe theft. The thief climbed a telephone pole, swung to the rear, cut wire to form a rope, descended through a skylight to the storeroom, and used the safe combination. Several other burglaries were noted as well in the Monday morning report.

West Jand West End Real Denal Jordon and Lee Streets P.L. Provano

Eyes Improve After Operation on Colonel Lowry

Friends of Colonel Robert J. Lowry congratulate him on successful eye operation. He appeared at his desk Monday after weeks in New York for cataract treatment. Sight is reported entirely restored.

Robert J. Lowry New York Tie

Last of State Bonds Signed by Secretary of State

The final issue of state bonds totaling 2,500,000 was signed by the secretary of state on Monday morning and is ready to be turned over to the purchaser Asa G. Candler. The London Royal Astronomical Society voted 59 to 3 to admit women to the telescope and associated terms and qualifications.

Asa G. Candler London Royal Astronomical Society

Macon paving contract to be awarded Tuesday

Macon Ga June 14 Special The city will award paving contracts for several miles of streets tomorrow after a visit by the city engineer to study bitulithic paving. C M Preston of Micou is expected to receive the major contract at 1.17 and some brick and wood block paving will occur in the business district and on Mulberry street near the county and U S court buildings.

Macon Tomor C. M. Preston Micou Mulberry County United States Walter Andrews Walter P. Andrews Fulton County Ue Elks Lodge Grand Macon Lodge of Elks Ardwick Andrews Georgia Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association Innesslor Yharsday Dempsey Smith R. W. Hatcher Miliedgeville J. H. Harris

Negotiations Pending On Trolley Line From Atlanta to Augusta

Negotiations remain unsettled among the receiver of the Atlanta and Carolina railway and potential builders. E Church, the receiver, says efforts are under way to organize the company and hopes for an early settlement enabling construction to Augusta. Rights of way and franchises into Atlanta are secured. track laying and grading progress noted. creditors are represented by RG & PH, Alston, and Daley & Chambers, with Chicago Title and Trust Co. represented by Burton Smith.

Betwe Atlanta and Carolina Railway E. Church Augusta Atlanta Auguste Constitw RG & Ph, Alston, and Daley & Chambers Chicago Title and Trust Co Burton Smith

Meeting Tonight of Negro Baptists Unites Southern Churches

The first gathering of Negro Baptists from across the South is set for this city’s Auditorium tonight at 3 o’clock to celebrate the consolidation of missionary and educational associations. Prominent speakers include Dr. B. Morris, president of the National Baptist convention, Helena, Ark, and R. Parks, vice president of the convention.

Negro Baptista South Baptist Churches B. Morris National Stapliat Convention Helena Ark R. Parks

LaGrange Warns Residents Over Unsanitary Premises

LaGrange Gal June 14 special A city notice warns residents that cases will be made against all premises found in unsanitary condition issued by LaGrange authorities.

LaGrange Gal

National Negro Business League Meeting in Boston

The National Negro Business League will hold a three day meeting in Boston Massachusetts on August 18 19 and 20. The organization promotes the advancement of African Americans in business through networking and national engagement.

Nacional Negro Business League Boston Mass National Negro Busing League

Caminetti loses bid for review of Mann Act case

Washington reports Caminetti loses in the U S Supreme Court the bid for a review of his Mann Act conviction for transporting two girls from Sacramento to Reno. Co-defendant Maury Biggs gets a $2000 fine and two years imprisonment. Caminetti faces $1500 fine and eighteen months. The ruling notes the challenge to the Act is based on constitutionality and the absence of a relevant commerce clause provision.

Washington Drew Caminetti Supreme Court Federal District Court San Francisco Caminetti A. Caminetth Zen c Maury T. Biggs Sacramento Cal Reno Nev Caminett Biggs

Lodge terms the flag symbol of protection

Lynn Massachusetts June United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge eulogized the flag as a symbol of protection for Americans. He urged law and order, saying the flag must protect citizens and that the nation cannot tolerate wrong or injustice. He called for redress when lives are taken, stressing duty to defend the flag and the people it protects.

Lynn Mass Henry Cabot Lodge Renator Lodge

Mutualization Plan for the Equitable in New York

June 24 report outlines a complete mutualization plan for the Equitable Life. The Durance Society backs General Coleman DuPont who has acquired most stock from Morgan. Policyholders may soon receive a two or three year option on the stock as DuPont contemplates selling at his cost plus interest.

New York Equitable Durance Society T Coleman DuPont Stork Tp, Morgan General DuPont Hugh Mcdtanni Saint Helie Genéral DePone

No More Negro Troops Needed for Army Now

War department advisory to the Gulf recruitment center states that no colored troops will be taken at present as all colored companies are filled. Uncertainty remains about how long the order will stand and when recruiting will resume. Lieutenant Galloway, in charge, does not know the duration of the halt. Only about one fifteenth of the U S Army is colored troops.

Department of the Gulf Atlanta United States Army War Department Gallogly Department of the Bull

Swift & Company Beer Prices in Atlanta Week Ending June 12

Swift and Company reports averages for beer in Atlanta for the week ending Saturday June 12 at 11.10 cents per pound. Adv.

Swift & Company Atlanta

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