Bennett H Young Heads Veterans in Florida Reunion
General Bennett H Young of Louisville was re elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at the Fackgonville reunion. Richmond, Virginia was chosen for the 1915 gathering. Young defeated General Felix Robertson of Texas with about 1109 votes to Robertson 343. Surviving cavalrymen offered service to President Wilson if war with Mexico ensues. A resolution proposing pensions for Confederate veterans failed amid debate. Memorial exercises were held by the Confederate Southern Memorial association and the United Confederate Veterans.
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Fackgonville
Fla
Bennett H. Young
Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
Richmond
Young
Felix Robertson
Texas
Army of Tennessee
Army of Virginia
Robertson
Forrent
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
Stuart
Seymour Stuart
St. Louis
Mae
The
United Song of Confederate Veterans
W. W Old
Norfolk
Virginia
Sons of Veterang
Congress
N. H. Harston
Roanoke
Judge Advocate General
Department of Virginia
Sons of Veterans
W. W. Old, Jr
Memphis
Tenn
Tulsa
Oklo
J. M. Cox
Ohio
Statehouse
Columbus
Confederate Southern Memorial Association
White House Bride in Wedding Gown
Miss Eleanor Wilson, daughter of the president, married Secretary William G. McAdoo in the White House. The ivory satin gown featured real old point lace, a long train, and a bridal veil with orange blossoms. The lacework was praised as a national art treasure and potential antique.
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Eleanor Wilson
White House
William G. McAdoo
Eleanor Wilson Wadoo Wedding Gifts From Cabinet Circle
Eleanor Wilson married W'Adouo McAdoo and received lavish gifts of diamonds opals and personal silver ware from cabinet members and wives. The Senate gave a gold bracelet and the House sent a silver tea service plus a large silver tray and candelabra. Several wives sent linen lace and embroidery pieces for home use.
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Mr. McAdoo
Miss Wilson
Marshall
Michigan
Overman
North Carolina
House of Representatives
James I. Mann
Horse vs Power Plant The Farm and Fireside Editorial
An editorial in Farm and Fireside weighs horsepower against mechanical power. It cites Edison remarks calling the horse a poor motor, notes high cost and low efficiency, and argues tractors require cheaper fuel and better engines. The piece urges farmers to seek cheaper power to lower food costs and to stay hopeful about progress.
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Edison
Defiant Black Man Lynched by Mob Near Grovetown
Augusta Ga May 7 about ten o clock last night Charley Jones 28 middle aged negro was taken from two officers near Grovetown while they were carrying him to Jail and lynched by about fifteen white men The man accused of stealing game shoes from a Grovetown merchant was beaten shot and left along the public road after a mob seized him en route to Baxley for safekeeping The body was found this morning with bullets through it.
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Augusta
Charley Jones
Grovetown
Jones
Auer Huffman
Boura
Wero
Baxley
Poble Road
Shriners Week Opens With Atlanta Shrine Park Plans
Atlanta prepares for Shrine week as the Southern railway converts North Avante yard into Shrine park for 150 cars with electric lighting, baths, ice and gas supplies, information bureau and telegraph facilities. Police chief Beavers orders courteous crowds and new uniforms. police court suspended. Fulton county students receive a holiday ahead of the Shrine parade.
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Shrine Park
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Tor Weeks
Anks Police
James G Woodward
James L Beavers
Beavers
Chief Beavers
Atlanta Police Commission
Nash Brokes
Fulton County Board of Education
Grammar
High
Tango Roots Out Corns Painlessly
Marvelous remedy touted to remove corn cores without pain. Claims fast action, no plasters or blades, safe and guaranteed with money-back promise. Sold for 25 cents by AD Drugists, made by Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta.
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TANGO
Jacobs’ Iharmacy
Atlanta
Mortuary Notices From Thomasville And Brunswick
Multiple obituaries from Georgia towns report Miss Hal fie Wooten Harris fourteen died after fever pneumonia at parents home in Thomasville with siblings and brothers. Margaret Lasserre ninety two died in Brunswick after seventy five years in the city with several children listed as survivors. W L Hewett 63 longtime constable of Lawrenceville died at home after illness. funeral planned at Fairview. R A Loggins Confederate veteran and Baptist minister died of heart failure at home. Catherina S Brown 87 widow of Julius Brown died in Augusta, funeral from Nashville, Tennessee residence. James Z Patrick 24 died at private sanitarium. funeral to Mansfield, Ga. Ruth Anne Jones 65 died at Mount Airy residence. survived by two children and five sisters.
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H.W. Harris
Thomasville
Halfie Wooten Harris
W. M. Harris
Miss Harris
F. J. Mallory
Brokenson
Okla
Misa Jesgla Harris
Brunswick
Margaret Lasserre
Camden County
Joseph Lasserre
T. B. Lasserre
Fernandina
Don Peckham
L. Hewett
Lawrenceville
W. L Hewett
An &S
Presbyterian Church
Fairview
J HO Harris
Demorest
R. A. Loggins
Level Grove
C. S. Brown
Augusta
Catherina S Brown
Julius Brown
Charles T. Wilson
Virgina
Nashvile
Fenn
James Z. Patrick
J. B .Patrick
Till
Homer
L. A. Patrick
Missea Ophelia
Hettie Belt
Tiana Patrick
Mansfield
R. A. Jones
Mount Airy
Sngdal
Ruth Anne Jones
Charlie Jones
Jennie ‘Key
Mra Jones
Ryles and Flemming Obituaries Mark May Day in Commerce Ga
In Commerce Georgia on May 7 Mrs B J Ryles aged six years died at her daughter’s home after a paralysis stroke. Funeral by Rev J T Bakes at First Methodist. Joe Flemming infant daughter of E Flemming died at home at 20 Girard Avenue. Funeral at Poole’s Chapel with interment at Casey Cemetery. J F Rowsie to Woodville Ga for funeral and interment. W Mitch Smith Madison County planter dies after a paralysis stroke yesterday.
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E. J. Rylee
Commerce
B. J. Ryles
PD Pittman
J. T. Bakes
Joe Flemming
MM. E. Flemming
Girard Avenue
Poole’s Chapel
Casey Cemetery
W. Mitch Smith
Madison County
Mapped Out Your Trip How to Dress for a Day Out
A playful ad suggestively guides readers to plan a outfit for travel. It pitches Palm Beach suits at 7.50 and straw hats at 1 to 2 dollars, plus belts ties and full dress suits priced 18 and 25 dollars. It leans into choosing a complete ensemble and asks readers to decide what fits.
Death of Hamp Jackson near Lawrenceville Georgia
Hamp Jackson of Lawrenceville Ga died at home after illness. He was about six years old and left a widow and several children, with brothers mentioned. Interment took place at Erastus church. The notice notes residence one and a half miles south of the place and identifies Graxson as a location in the region.
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Erastus Church
Sea
Hamp Jackson
Lawrenceville
Lawrencesile
Graxson
Terre Haute Mayor Roberts Found Not Guilty in Election Conspiracy Case
Terre Haute Indiana May 7 Don M. Roberts mayor charged with conspiracy to corrupt elections was found not guilty by a jury after about thirty minutes deliberation in circuit court here late tonight. The trial lasted fourteen weeks with extensive proceedings and testimony.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Don M. Roberts
Appeal of Chaloner Heard by U S Court
The United States court heard the appeal of John Armsirens Chaloner of Virginia from a New York state court decision. Chaloner seeks to examine the estate dispute in New York with claims valued in the millions. The case centers on venues for contested personal and property matters involving Thomas Sherman.
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United States
John Armsirens Chaloner
Virginia
Ewer Cout
Thomas
Sherman
Central
New York
Gwen
Westchester County
Ned South
Insesty Sherman
Pmess
Southern Business College celebrates 25th by selling 100 scholarships
The Southern Shorthand and Business University marks its 25th anniversary with 100 scholarships offered at half price. Scholarships cover Bookkeeping, Typewriting, and Cost Accounting, totaling 67.56 for combined courses, or 4 for select courses. Event includes May enrollment, reception, and presentations by A C Briscoe and L W Arnold at 10 West Mitchell Street Atlanta GA.
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Southern Business College
Cxomen
Firth Annivergate
Southern Shorthand and Business University
AC ‘Briscoe
L. W. Arnold
Busict
Wyul
Mosris
Bris
Arnold
Atlanta
LW Arnold
West Mitchell Street
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Bennett H. Young Heads
U.S
Wlaus
W’adoo
McAdoo
Coatesville Herald
Shriners OF Nation
J. A. Loggins
J. F. Rowsie
J. F. Rowzie
Woodville
Mitch Smith
Shriner
Globe Clothing Company
Whitehall St
Nel
Chaloner
U. S. Court
Shriners
Peachtree
Shady Side
Cain
Harris
Case & Cothran
Candler—Ivy
Pitts
Candler
Broadway
N.Y
Brisia
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