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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1912

Page

46

Pledges Now Due for DAR Real Daughters Memorial

Mrs. William Lawson Peel, Atlanta, chair of the national Real Daughters committee, urges Georgia regents to forward pledges for the Washington bust memorial. Funds raised include $325 from Mrs. Scott, with Georgia contributions totaling a few dollars so far. The bust, costing about $760, honors Mary Hammond Washington as the model Real Daughter.

William Lawson Peel Atlanta National Committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution Georgia Ree National Society Continental Memorial Hall Peel Hall of Fame Joseph Habersham Nathaniel Macon Mary Hammond Washington Chatripar

D A R REPORTS Sergeant Newton Chapter Meeting

The Sergeant Newton chapter D A R of Covington met at Mrs S H Adams home on Floyd street for a February session with strong turnout. Committees on by laws and educational work were named, and a plan for a benefit to support a high school domestic science chair was adopted. An action against personal criticisms in DAR campaigns was discussed and a move to promote unity and charity was endorsed. The next meeting will be at Mrs Phoenix Perry Lunsford’s on the second Wednesday in March.

Sergeant Newton Covington S. H. Adams Floyd Street P. W. Godfrey F. Rogers J. J. Corley J. EF. Philips J. 4d. Corley L. P. Owsley J. F. Rogers Annie Cava Hearney J. A. Wright Mary Carter Newton Indiana Continental Memorial Hall J. H. Handly Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters National Order United States Flora Carr Oliver Phoenix Perry Lunsford Adams John Houston Lewis John Houston Continental Congress Washington Marietta James F. Lewis G.A. Weaver R. E. Hightower BE. T. Nottingham Mary Matthews John A. Thornton. Delagates W. EE. Yates W.H. Dallas G. ¥. Pruitt Anna ‘Ruth | Childs W. EB. Yates

Preservation urged for local chapter records by DAR editor

Bell Merrill Draper writes to Mrs. Scott urging Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution to preserve and copy local records. She cites fragile archives, proposes uniform typing and carbon copies, and emphasizes a nationwide program through continental congress. The national board notes support for distribution and chapter adoption.

Scott National Society of the Daughters of the American’ Revolution Draper American Monthly Magazine Daughters of Georgia Joseph Habersham Atlanta Kendall Green Washington, D. C Daughters of the American Revolution United States Historical Society Continental Congress Georgia Connecticut Memorial Continental Hall Bell Merrill Draper National Board of Management Minutes of

Miss Rutherford Sends Greetings to Historians

Mil dreds Lewis Rutherford, historian general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, urges Georgia historians to gather and preserve unwritten southern history. She appeals for veteran memories, relics, and museum-worthy artifacts, aiming to boost active writing and accurate recollection before veterans pass away.

Miss Rutherford

Dorothy Blount Lamar chapter formed of Children of the Confederacy

In Macon a new Dorothy Blount Lamar chapter of the Children of the Confederacy was formed with over 100 charter members aged up to 18. Officers were elected by the children, and the group vows to advance education and Southern heritage through future parliaments and activities.

C. O. Co Tis Macau Dorothy Blount Lamar The Children of the Confederacy

Genealogical Inquiries Promoted by Savannah Club

Conducted by Mrs. Walter Scott Wilson at 117 West Jones Street Savannah Georgia invites correspondents to write clearly with named ancestors dates localities and family crews. Include full name and address for private publication options and submit queries on separate slips with stamps.

Walter Scott Wilson West Jones Street Savannah

Tracing Genealogy From Roanoke and Virginia Roots

A confused plea for genealogical details including Governor John White of Raleigh’s last colony and arrival at Roanoke Island in 1687, plus requests for marriage, death dates, children, and spouses of various families. The petitioner cites Oscar White Thompson and Bulloch lineage, seeks birth, marriage, and offspring data, and notes scattered names like Bilbo and Captain John Rip. The letter mixes multiple lines and dates with place names such as Liberty County Georgia, Atlanta, and Virginia.

Oscar White Thompson Sprink Street Atlanta, Ga

Miss Mildred Rutherford Named Historian General

Notes of the UDC celebrate Miss Mildred Rutherford’s election as Historian General at the Richmond general meeting. Georgia’s Daughters praised her lifelong service and preview a circular letter detailing methods to collect and preserve southern history. A report on forming a Macon Children of the Confederacy chapter with 100 charter members highlights the training role of children’s chapters.

Mildred Rutherford Georgia U. D.C Richmond Confederacy Millie South Big Éar Ate Children of the Confederacy Macone Daughters Confederacy

Elegant Boston tea scenes and weddings amid spring decor

In Boston a stylish gathering featured tin Eastern decor and white carnations, with rooms filled by pink blossoms and champagne punch. Guests wore satin gowns in green, gold, and lace as tea and bridge events continued, including the wedding of Dean Mattison and John Wexter Kelly at Augusta home, and multiple social teas honoring visitors with yellow jonquils and daffodils as decorations.

Boston Seelam Barrett Hagen W. H. Herbon Harriss Pontignac William Barrett John H. Davison Warren Walter Marie Allen Marguerite Wright Asbury Hull, Sr Misa Louise Bothwell Misa Mary Walker Catherine Heard Milas Moselle Scudder Athens Miag Moselle Neely Danay Jackson Mra. King Rome John H. Elliott Chicago John C. Eve Eve William Kellogg Kniffen Minot Kellogg C. W. Abbott Cecil Cochran Charles Ferris Charles Beall John Walker Roscos Perkins Katherine Black Sesaph Fargo Carter Burdell Jesse Westmoreland Gladys Goodrich Frank M. Ken Robert H. Land Armory Misa Mary Baker New York Charles Stuart Gaspard Hulbert Corneille Scheifflen Milledge Lockhard Virginia Anderson

Social notes from Guyton Georgia visitors and residents

In Guyton GA on Tuesday and throughout the week visitors and residents were noted. Names include Mrs W F Smith Mrs A E Bird Rev J C G Brooks Mrs B N Shearouse Miss Jennie Charlton Miss Elizabeth Jennings and Miss Effie Walker among others. Several callers are from Savannah Millen Baltimore Oliver Brooklet and Byron with local hosts Mrs W A Brooks Mrs G M Shearouse and Mrs D G Heidt.

Guyton W. F. Smith A. E. Bird Savannah J. C. G. Brooks Millen B. N. Shearouse Marlow Mark Tarver Atlanta E. H. Robertson Byron J. A. Robertson Brooklet W. A. Brooks Juvenile Missionary Society W. FE. Smith Jennie Charlton G. M. Shearouse Mises Elizabeth Jennings Baltimore Connor Bros Effie Wallker Daisy Willla Oliver H. B. Strange Statesboro Ethel Wider Mt. Gilead Ohio W. A. Brooka Myerson Sam Morgan Robbie Robertson Geo. Guerrard F- M Connor

Engagement expected as Miss Davin to wed Mr Hall

Mrs Gaillard Adans hosted Entre Nous Chap with yellow and white decor and dominoes. Guests included twenty club members. The upcoming marriage of Miss Lucile Davin of Ingleside to Mr Henley Hall, city, will be a quiet home ceremony due to groom’s grandmother’s illness, instead of at the Presbyterian church. Trail Club hosted by Miss Julia Hudson with new guests and progressive trail followed by cream and cakes.

Greensboro Ingleside Henley Hall City Presbyterian Church Trail Club Julia Hudson Marie Kimbrough Ida Cawthon Lauris Caldwell Annie Mosely Norens Little Bertha Seale Huldah Williams Fannie Wheeler Katherine Spinks Samuella Gheesling Marie Kimprough

Dorothy Blount La mar chapter named honor

A note praises the Dorothy Blount La mar chapter as a deserving and beautiful compliment to the state president. The article mentions new features for upcoming editions, including weekly twenty questions, poems for use on stage, and immortal table recitations. Contributions of this kind are welcomed as chapters prepare programs.

Dorothy Blount Lamar

U D C Scholarships for Descendants of Veterans

Georgia and national scholarships for descendants of Confederate veterans open Sept. 1. Vassar and Alice Bristol awards cover board and tuition. other grants vary. Applicants must be 17 plus prove poverty, be direct descendants, and arrange endorsements. Limited time and high competition urge swift submissions.

Higbee School Memphis Tenn United Daughters of the Fontaderacy Vaseer Alice Bristol Georgia Vassar

Society Notes Highlight Miss Geissler Farewell Week

A string of social events shaped a busy week with luncheons and gatherings in honor of Miss Geissler and Mrs Geissler before their summer abroad. Notable attendees included Miss Katherine Spinks Mrs Henry Lew is Mrs Herman Geissler Miss Florence Clayton and Miss Amy Geissler among others. The week also featured music club meetings missionary society programs and several visits and travel plans among Augusta Crawfordville Union Point and Atlanta social circles.

Katherine Spinks Henry Lewis Herman Geissler Florence Clayton Amy Geissler James B. Parks Geissler Virginia Carter Gena Carrie Carter Samaelia Gheesling Annie Mosely Ida Cawthon Kate Hall Laurie Caldwell Woman's Missionary Society Methodist Church Miss Carter Thomas Hutchinson J. C. Williams Walter Kimbro W. R. Maclany Big Five Frances Jopling Norene Little Della Sanford Will Sandford Jordan Sandford James Sandford Augusta W. T. Sanford Atlanta R. BE. Harris Clem Moore Oscar Chapman Crawfordville Della Sandford C. N. Bonner Godfrey J. E. Baynes Georgia Boswell Joe Boswell Hoyt Boswell The State University Yella Jernigan Lelian Grimes White Plains Lou Barnes Union Point F. E. Hixon Henry Spinks Marion Spinka Crawford Katherine Brice Annie May Reynolds James Reynolds Iva Mullins Statesboro A. H. Smith E. Daniel J. L. Harris John Ashurst Aiken Europe James W. Evans FE. A. Copelan Sam Carson Howell Evans C. L. Cloud Tuesaday

Local Notices and Funeral Attendance Mentioned

Fragmented OCR reveals social notes with names such as Mrs Harvey Atkinson and Mrs Ray Overton in Ingleside, references to Mrs Callahan’s funeral in Stropaville, and visits by Rev Alfred Ravk Washington Ga and Mrs Earnest Seguin Oakland. Several neighbors and guests are listed.

Qyverton Risen Ates Crawford Bey Aia Harvey Ataion Jett Devis Pace Uesday Ray Overton Misges Fannie Hale Hall Hall and Gantont Han Callahan Stropaville Mra. Henry Alfred Ravk Washington Earnest Seguin Oakland Luther Sanders W. MM. Hill Iogee Graham le A.corke Atlanta Viet Chat W Pion Penffeld Hermann Qelgaler Geissler

Quaint Quitman Week of Socials and Gatherings

In Quitman Georgia a leap year party hosted by Miss Minnie T Groover and Miss Blanche Walker entertained visiting young ladies with a bird supper at Milas Blanche Walker home at eight, then salad at Groover’s, and dancing at the Seminole Club with violets abundant. Guests included Mary, Mattie Unter, Mae Ballard, Moisie Trammell, Hattie Follis, Evelyn Follis, Essie Bessant and others. Other small events featured a card party hosted by Miss Kathleen Avera for three visitors, a Hannah Clarke chapter DAR meeting with songs and recitations, and the Civil League designating March 20 as cleaning-up day. Notables and families noted returning from trips, visits to Valdosta and Atlanta, and funeral attendance for Judge W. L. Goulden.

Minnie T. Groover Blanche Walker Milas Twen Walter Patric Mary and Mattie Unter Mae Ballard Misa Moiste Trammell Hattie Follis Mise Evelyn Follis Essie Bessant Tom Marshall Preston Wright R. C. McIntosh Everett Young Hansford Tyler Peyton Thompson Sam Harrell Walter Herrell John Morris Kathleen Aver Moisie Trammell Esale Bessant Hannah Clarke D. A.R Albert Tidwell Charles Cater Minnie Lewis Blanche Chapman Httle Elizabeth Tidwell Laura Lee Misa Blanche Chapman Civil League Quitman Russell Snow Wallace Mathews N. W. Brouch N. W. Brouch Will Give A Large Reception In Honor of Mrs. Snow A. Denmark Valdosta B. O. Jelka Lottie Thompson Charles Cone White Springs Fila Wollie Thompson Mirs Z. W. Oglesby Leewood Oglesby Atlanta R. & Dixon Rowland, N. Y A. C. McLeod Dixon Bessie McLeod Madison Jeff Davis Miss Ballard

Keep Down Your Weight The Marmola Cure Promoted

This old health note warns of obesity dangers to heart kidneys and overall health. It promotes Marmola as a slimming prescription with fluid cascara aromatic and peppermint water, claiming one teaspoon after meals and at bedtime will reduce weight. It urges buying Marmola in unbroken packaging from druggists at a small cost.

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Mrs. Peel Regents of Georgia D. A. R. Reports Thomaston James Martha Washington Paeget Xa Kettle Creek L. H. Raines Southitland U. D. C. Konda Mildred Lewis Rutherford U. D. Cc Children OF Confederacy Macon Children of Tha Confederacy United Sons of Confederate Veterans Duncan Brown Children of the South U. Dpd Mrs. Lamar Bulloch Nathaniel Bulloch Bilbo King William ‘Parish Virginia Jean Pierre’ Bilbo Sara Jean Jaque Bilbo Jean Pierre Jane Quitman, GA Warner Aei Ces
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