Red Men of Griffin to Host Annual Great Council
Griffin set to host the thirty third annual Red Men gathering with grand council ceremonies at city hall. R E Smith here as sachem chair opens with invocation by Dr J A Sammons. welcome by William Beck and Thomas H Jeffries. Parade at 7 pm followed by a city hall recital at 8 15.
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Gear
R. E. Smith
No. 14
J. & Sammons
First Baptist Church
Red Men of Griffin
William Beck
Thomas H. Jeffries
Atlanta
Great Council
H. T. Green Junior Sagamore
F. Travia
D. F. Castile
H. E. Wiliams
W. J. Coppedge
R. M. Jackson
A. Baughan
Griffin
Baughan
S&s J. Bell
Sagamore
Bell
Jefferson
M. J. Daniel
Daniella
United States
W. H. Beck
William H. Beck
Griffin Bar
Beck
Great Hoard of Appeals
Great Council of the
State Council
Stork Visits Palmer Home Washington June 13
Special Lieutenant Commander Leigh Carly Palmer aide to the secretary of the navy receives congratulations as Laura Creighton Palmer, a daughter, is born at his home on June 11. Mrs Palmer is Bessie Draper McKeldin of Atlanta. Mother and baby well. Palmer’s prior roommate was Major Archie Butt, who died with the Titanic.
Free Advice to Sick Women from Lydia E. Pinkham
A Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co notice invites women with private illnesses to write to the firm’s women’s correspondence department in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered confidentially by women, with reassurance of privacy and long-standing support
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Ilia
Lydia E. Finkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Atlanta Beta Sigma Omicron hosts national body reception
An Atlanta alumnae reception for the Beta Sigma Omicron national body in session at the Georgian Terrace featured officers from Lexington to Newnan and local guests. Elaborate sorority colors and floral decorations adorned the home of Misa Sadye Andrews and Mrs. V. J. Adams on Peachtree Street. An informal music program enriched the evening as plans shifted for an afternoon tea and a Driving Club dance tonight.
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Atlanta
Beta Sigma Omicron
Georgian Terrace
Misa Sadye Andrews
V. J. Adams
Peachtree Street
Grand Council
Ernie B. Watson
Lexington
Christine Cole
Newnan
Ruth Heyall
Liberty
Bernice Star
Richmond
Elizabeth Salter
Tilden
Neb
Frances Pearce
Montgomery
Als
Mra
O. F. Elder
Hast Lake
Public Houses Found Orderly by Vice Commission
The vice commission reported Manhattan avenue houses run in an orderly manner after Monday night visits and urged the city council to amend the charter to regulate hotels lodging houses and dance halls via permits. The panel also pushed expanding recorder powers and appointed a committee to audit actions for a full council report. The body debated closing methods, segregation, and enforcement, noting Manhattan venues were steadier than others, with health and morals considered. The commission adjourned to reconvene in two weeks.
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Manhattan Avenue
Recorder
Joseph A. McCord
Council
J. A. McCord
W. G. Humphrey
J. BR
Atlanta
Fickett
McGord
Nutting
Mr. Nutting
Decatur
Petera
Marietta
McCord
Georgia
Arthur
Dr. H. V. Reynolds Dies in Atlanta
Dr. H. V. Reynolds longtime Marietta physician and schoolboard member died Tuesday at a private sanitarium in Atlanta. A Powder Springs native and Confederate cadet, he helped establish Marietta's school system and leaves a large family. Funeral services set for Thursday morning at 207 Powder Springs Street.
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Marietta, Ga
H. V. Reynolds
Marietta
Atlanta
Board of Education
Mary M
Welhorn M. i. V. Jr
Edward H
Columbus Directory Reports Population Increase
Columbus and suburbs are credited with 42 490 residents in the 1912 city directory. The estimate was derived by multiplying the book’s name count by two percent, a common adjustment method.
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Columbus
Suburbs
Peach Season Opens in Chattooga County
Lyerly Georgia June 18. The peach season has opened and promises the largest crop in years. Many crates have been shipped and carloads are expected soon. Captain L. B. Oolgar owns a large orchard on Dirtselier mountain with trees heavily loaded with fruit.
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Lyerly
Chattooga County
L. 3
Oolgar
Fourth of July celebrated in Trion with band and races
Trion citizens plan an elaborate Fourth of July program to be led by the local brass band. The event features foot races several lecturers and a ball game in the afternoon. The celebration is set for July 2 with organizers in Lyerly Georgia.
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Lyerly
Trion
Macon Eagles Win First Prize in Augusta Parade
The first district aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles convened in Augusta with about 1,200 delegates from five states. Macon’s drum and bugle corps won the parade prize for best appearance, as Savannah led in parade numbers. Mayor Thomas Barrett welcomed the visitors, with D. L. Staker replying.
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Augusta. Ga
Order of Eagles
Augusta
W. L. Grayson
Savannah
Grand Aerie
Frank F. Herring
Dan E. 3Inkler
Charleston
Aerie
Macon
Thomas Barrett
D. L. Stakler
Darrow Accused by McManigal’s Uncle in Trial
In Los Angeles on June 1 George Behm of Portage testified that Clarence Darrow brought him to the city to press Ortie McManigal to repudiate his confession. Judge Hutton admonished Behm to stay silent before tomorrow’s session. Also reported Prison Camps Examined in Americus with praise for conditions and road work, noting Sumter roads near perfection.
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Los Angeles
Cal
George Behm
Portage
Ortie McManigal
Pribery
Clarence
Darrow
Hutton
Joseph Ford
Behm
Americus
Wiley Williams
Williams
Henry Christian
Sumter
Macon High School Shakeup Sparks Superintendent Swap
Macon Georgia residents awoke to a school upheaval as Lainer and Gresham High schools faced leadership changes. Principal shifts followed Professor Kyle T. Alfriend’s resignation from Lanier and Gresham, with C B Chapman moving from Bibb county superintendent to Macon high schools principal. Chapman urged continued civic support and outlined plans for a new $190,000 joint girls and boys building. A separate incident reported two Black youths fought with knives at the Park hotel, leaving 15 year old Overware Smith dead and 14 year old An Bustugs Brown under police scrutiny.
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Macon
Kyle T. Alfriend
Lanier
Gresham
C. B. Chapman
Bibbe County
Profesor Chapman
Chapman
Gresham-Lanier High
Lanier High School
Bibb County
Park Hotel
Quarrel Ends in Fatal Knife Attack in Georgia
A report from Macon Georgia details a fatal knife attack after a quarrel between two boys. Both drew blades. the younger struck first, causing deadly injuries. The event occurred around June 18 with local groups including Woodmen and a fraternal order involved in related gatherings.
Tacal delegation to urge next convention in Augusta
A delegation from the People’s Union Jett will meet at 6:30 pm to push for holding the next state convention in Augusta. The Tacal group aims to secure the venue and coordiate with local supporters.
Double Electrocution at Auburn Prison Ends Murder Case
In Auburn New York on June 18 the second double electrocution in the prison's history occurred. Alph Friedman and John Rochester burglars who murdered George A Schuchart paid the extreme penalty. Both men went to the chair calmly and the executions passed without incident.
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Auburn
New York
Alph
Ohn
Rochester
George A. Schuchart
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