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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1909

Page

33

Georgia D A R S Push Legislation for Education and Records

The document outlines proposals to the Georgia General Assembly via Daughters of the American Revolution chapters. It urges compulsory white education tied to the existing child labor law, a plan to fund and standardize schooling, and the establishment of industrial schools for segregation. It also calls for a tax equalization measure to support education and a state archive effort to copy and preserve county records before they decay or are lost.

Georgia Union United South England America Washington Marshall Jefferson Mon- Fos Madison Virginia Edwin A Alderman University of Virginia Hogar Robert E Park Shaleman Records Committee

Daughters of the American Revolution Highlight Genealogical Work

The D A R column notes Miss Annie Lane has entered genealogical studies in Georgia. Her writings on Revolutionary heroes have appeared in northern papers and The Atlanta Constitution. The column will publish short genealogical sketches to aid tracing obscure lineages. Readers are invited to identify a Richardson lineage connected to Virginia and Guilford Court House.

Clarke D. AR Daughters of the American Revolution Annie M Lane Georgia Virginia North Carolina Miss Lane Atlanta Constitution Austin Datmey Bettee Creek D A. R

Establishing a Precedent in Californi

From The Red Lodge Picket the piece notes bear creek and Title neighborhood with a justice of the peace under fronds to keep the peace and an alderman in jail. The commentator calls this situation a startling precedent for a starter.

Red Lodge Bear Creek Hil Thia

Chapter Reports from Waycross Chapter LYMAN HALL

Lyman Hall Chapter Waycross reports growth from twelve to nineteen members since 1907. The group supports educational and moral work in Georgia and raised funds for the Waycross public school library. A member is drafting papers on Lost Towns of Georgia, to be of historical value. Lucy M. Pound, Regent.

Young Lyman Hall Georgia Waycross Lucy M. Pound

Shadrach Inman chapter elects delegates to continental congress

The Shadrach Inman chapter names officers led by Regent Merc. V I Davis and vice regent Mra Orlean C. Waltong treats urer Mrs. Indiana W rances, secretary Miss Anna G Palmer, registrar Mrs. Lavinia M Carswell, historian Mr. Eliza C. Smith. Mrs. Kate Thomas Wilkins of Waynesboro Georgia is elected delegate with Mrs. Pearl McW. Roberson of Wadley Georgia as alternate to attend the continental congress.

Shadrach Inman Merc

Archibald Bulloch Chapter Sees Loyal Activities

The Quitman based Hannah Clarke Chapter reports active service with Washington's birthday program at the public school and a gift of a handsome United States flag. The Montezuma unit notes growing membership and a civic league doing fine work with well attended meetings and engaging literary programs.

Hannah Clarke Washington United States Civic League

Lachlan McIntosh Chapter Officers Listed

Officers of the Lachlan McIntosh chapter of the D A R in Savannah are named with positions and addresses. Regent J M Bryan at 9 East Gordon street. vice regent Mrs J B Chestnut at 70 Whitaker street. treasurer Mrs Daniel Hopps at 145 Bull street. corresponding secretary Mrs George Garmaby at 13 East Duffy street. recording secretary Mrs Robert M Gibbes at 12 West Liberty street. registrar Mrs Montague Boyd at 16 West Thirty eighth street. historian Miss Mamie J Pritchard at East Taylor street.

Lachlan McIntcosh Savannah J. M. Bryan East Gordon Street J. B. Chestnut Whitaker Street Daniel Hopps Bull Street George Garmaby East Duffy Street Robert M. Gibbes Weat Liberty Street

Book Party Aids Public School Library Fund

Lyman Hall chapter D A R held a book party for public school library fundraising. The event featured unique representations of books brought by attendees and yielded about forty volumes added to the library.

Lyman Hall Lyman Fiall Questa

Words of Praise for D. A. R. Column

A reader from Waycross Georgia praises the D A R column, compliments editor Mrs Lucy M Pound and the department, and notes February 3 issue of The Allnuts Constitution. The letter reflects affection for genealogy content and pride in the society.

Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs Held Executive Board Meeting

The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs' executive board met in Atlanta with President Mrs A Sipscomb presiding. Delegates from Atlanta, Athens, Griffin, Columbus, Cartersville and others reported on progress since the Valdosta convention, focusing on education, federation scholarships, and local taxation.

Seliom Atlanta Woman's Club Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs Mra BM. A. Sipscomb Athens Mesdamen G. B. Hinman Nellie Peters Black A. McD. Wilson F. K. Ottley Warren Boyd E. G. McCabe Edward Brown Hugh Willet W. P. Pattillo R. 5 Valdosta

Federation Report Highlights School Needs and Gifts

Mrs. Mo Johnson reports Case Station School with over 85 pupils taught by two capable teachers. Sewing and cooking emphasized, Mothers' Club aids, scholarships secured, and teachers recruited from Tennessee and Maryland. Demands for books and pictures noted. Licensing and building projects progress at other federation schools including Poplar Grove and Wade River area. A federation luncheon at Inman Park followed a social gathering with executives of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Mo. Johnson Case Btation School Mothers’ Club

Southern Educational Conference Hearings and Civic Plans

The afternoon session at Mrs Willet's home covered the forthcoming industrial conference for Georgia youth, with delegates from education associations. Reports highlighted the traveling library program, story telling efforts, and a strong push for civic improvement. District club meetings, Red Cross donations, and Arbor Day tree-planting results were noted, along with resolutions of thanks and welfare concerns for state institutions and notable club leaders.

Mra Willet Mra R Park J. K. Ottley Georgis Orst Mra E.G McCabe McCabe la John Dorier Poll Columbia Pou Columbus Sam D. Jones

Poplar Springs School Receives Hydraulic Ram Gift

Report at the State Federation meeting in Valdosta praised Poplar Springs Industrial School. Mrs Emma Perry in Atlanta sent praise while the school was presented with a hydraulic ram, purchased as a gift from federation members. The gesture reflects club women’s pivotal role in Georgia education.

Valdosta Emma Perry Poplar Springs Eugens Heard Berton John Ottley Atlanta Federation Georgia

Dues Urged by Columbus Club Treasurer

All clubs with unpaid dues should forward the amount of 83 to Mrs. V. Diamakes Jr., treasurer, Columbus, Georgia. The yearbook is in the printer’s hands and the bank lacks sufficient funds to meet this obligation.

Mra V. P Diamakes, Jr Columbus

Contributions to Tallulah School Fund From Various Clubs

Additional contributions to Tallulah School fund list Millen Club in Thomasville with 5 dollars Wymondausis Club 15 dollars Association for the Education of Georgia Mountaineers in Savannah 25 dollars Inman Pan Students Club in Avanta 10 dollars Woman's Club in Covington 65 dollars total 60 pounds

Tallulan Walls School Millen Club Wymondausis Club Thomasville Association For the Education of Georgia Mountaineers Savannah Inman ‘Pan Avanta Woman's Club Covington

Business Scholarships Awarded by Mrs PriceGorith

Mrs W B PriceGorith state chairman announces scholarship awards to Miet Grace Austin Bagwell's Business one Exile Moss Danwood Ga eauthern Busines cotees Misa Katie McDermot telegraphy Southern Business college Four applicants will be tested in millinery by Mien Gentell with results due March 1 A life scholarship in telegraphy from Southern School of Telegraphy Seerac Lt Stricker president received.

W B. PriceGorith Miet Grace Austin Bagwell Exile Moss Danwood Gaeauthern Busines Cotees Misa Katie McDermot Southern Business College Mien Gentell Julia Dunbar Crichton-Shumarm Mies Mary Latimer Draughon Pusibags College Susie Wray Mies Annis Mary Achoo Southern School of Telegraphy Seer

Art Scholarship Announced for Adele Holliday

The Federation of Clubs awards the Chairman Art Scholarship to Adele Holliday of 33 Creecent Ave. Miss J Gwynn and Mrs. Woodberry announced the award at a meeting in Atlanta. Professor Park of the University of Georgia delivered a lecture on The Elements of Literature at a Laura Rutherford chapter gathering in Athens. Officials of the City Improvement Club in Douglas elect new officers, and Fitzgerald's Women's Club plans a Carnegie library visit while cataloging sixty donated books.

Jeper Jones W. P. Pattilo Atlanta State Federation Red Cross Mre Wilson Hugh Wilet Adele Holliday Creecent Ave Federation of Clubs Osgood Jmuce J.gwynn Mins Woodberry Park Athens, Ga HE. Park University of Georgia Laura Rutherford He Daughters of the Confederacy Carnegie Library sWagerald Women's Club Elks’ Parlors American Library Association Woman's Clap Fitzgerald

Session of Georgia division United Daughters of the Confederacy

The special called session in Atlanta on March 11 by the Georgia division United Daughters of the Confederacy was historic. The main issue was the Andersonville site for a memorial, which the division voted 125 for Andersonville, 62 for Macon, and 4 for Americus. debate cited parliamentary methods, protests by Macon and Sumter County supporters, and reflections on the Wire monument’s placement and future.

Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Atlanta Che Bettis Fually Antigam Andersonville Macon Amaricus Man Walter D. Lamar Tela Giviaiop Wirs Sidney Lawler Scanton Sidney Lanier State and Historical Association Carlyle Voltaire Tha Seston Prisen Ampericus Sumter County Americas Savannah Augusta Davia Wirz

Able Address Made by Mrs W C Lamar

Mrs W C Lamar addresses the Georgia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy praising the harmonized outcome of the extra session. The monument location debate centered on Andersonville and other sites with strong debate and witty exchanges, ending in unanimous support for Andersonville and thanks to Mrs Walter Lamar for preserving the Georgia monument.

W. C. Lamar Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Wirs Andersonville Mra Walter Lamer Savannah Richmond Americus Macon Rosa Alice Baxter Georgia Division

Monument Erected by Eatonton Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy

The Dixie chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy met at president Sydney Wing fela's home to plan a masquerade fundraiser for the monument recently erected by the chapter. A Batonton monument was noted as unveiled last July. The chapter has nearly doubled its membership in the past year and added social events to boost meetings.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Georgia Eatonton Dixie Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy Sydney Terrell Wingfela Batonton Ite

Monument Plans In Butler For Confederate Memorial

Butler Georgia on March 3 reports a movement to erect a Confederate monument on the courthouse square led by the Wallace Edwardy chapter with Camp Bateman support. The effort aims to honor Confederate soldiers and women, noting Taylor county lacks monuments aside from grave markers. Funds pledged include 160 for a beacon, as residents seek public works and civic pride.

Butler 8Th Cecilia Musical Club Miles Cantrell College Auditorium College Hall Court House Square Camp Bateman Wallace-Ediwardy Taylor County United Cengbters

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