Veterans Parade Displaying Southern States Regiments
A detailed account describes a large parade with marching units from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. Generals Evans, Lee, Poynt, and other officers led brigades, color bearers, sponsors, and maids of honor in ornate carriages, flags, and banners.
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North
Col Ai
South Carolina
Terevorsar Tavis
Jade
Spencers
Maryland
W. Cabell
Trens-Mitscles
Ppi
Han
Cabell
Mistouri
Texas
Lone Star
Eleventh Infantry
Texas Volunteers
University of Arkansas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Montana
Pacific Coast
Army of Tennessee
Stephen D. Lee
Lee
Kentucky
J. M Poynt
J. 5. Arnold
J. B. Briges
A. H Sinclair
FIFH
Drum Ghorgia
Fre
Avanta
C. 4. Evans
B. Miller
Misa Mary Read
Georgia
Mary Connally
Katherine Neill
Faragibs
North Georgia
George P. Harrison
J. H Savage
J. B. Ayson
E. B. Vaughn
J. Thompson
Alabama
Mississippi
Epen
A. B
Stewart
W. B. Bate
Une
Gordon
Wheeler
W. B. Cameron
White
Humphreys
Army of Ten-neaves
Pelicans
Louisiana
George H. Packwood
Florida
W. H. Jewell
Eliza Wittich
Agnes Pearson
Mery Deaderick
Tennessee
Ichn M. Taylor
Lela Mallory
Fourth Tennessee Infantry
One Hundred and Fifty
BE. A. Cate
N. B. Forrest
D. C. Kelley
F. &. Bell
B. W. Rucker
Baxter Smith
W. Merti
Lone
Findman
Virginia
trans-Mississipoi
Missisnippi
Louisians
Missouri
Grand march at Confederate veterans meeting described
The eleventh annual Confederate veterans meeting featured a grand march led by Generals Fitzhugh Lee and Joseph Wheeler. A 100 piece orchestra played as hundreds filled box seats, with Governor Longino, Governor McMillin, and other dignitaries present. The floor accommodated 1.25 couples and the hall hosted about 600 box occupants.
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Finsh
Confedersc
Fitzhugh Lee
Yeanie Lea
Viexsburg
Miss
Joseph Wheeler
Esgertan Mies
Richmond
Éstor
Longino
Mi3zissampi
McMillin
Tennessee
John B. Gordon
Cabell
Texas
Mooreman
Fudee
FranchisH Tax Dispute Sows Tax Talk In Macon
In Macon on May 20, city assessors and Macon Consolidated Street Railroad officials met to settle a tax dispute over the company’s property value within city limits. Assessors claim $100,000 more value for rights of way, while the company calls it a franchise tax not covered by state law. The clash centers on a $27,500 city value claimed by the company versus $200,000 cited by the city for in-city property, with possible referral to the attorney general.
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Winter
Macon
Macon Consolidated Street Railroad Company
Wiiters
A. L. Milter
Bibb County
Elks Plan Street Fair During Confederate Veterans Reunion
A Macon special report says a lodge committee of Elks recommends a street fair under the Nika during the Georgia Confederate Veterans reunions in Macon starting Monday October 7. The city council will be asked to grant all necessary concessions for a major event.
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Maten
Macon
Lodge of Elks
The
Elks
Nika
Confederate Veterans of Georgia
Nathaniel F Wright Dies in Georgia Painter of Note
Nathaniel F Wright a prominent North Georgia painter died at Seney Rome area after cancer spread to his brain. He was 66, survived by six married daughters and three sons. Daughters Hallett Burnett Lingston reside in Atlanta. Son Charles Wright formerly while at The New York Tribune held a world record. Remains were brought to Rome for burial at Myrtle Hill.
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North Georgia
Rome
Nathaniel F. Wright
Seney
Hallett
Burnett
Liingston
Atlanta
Charles Wright
New York Tribune
N. F. Wright
Myrtle
Graduating Exercises in Rome Public Schools
Rome Ga May 3 Special The Rome public schools held graduation at the courthouse before a large audience. Thirteen girls and nine boys received diplomas. First honor was shared by Blossom Adsmoon and Eloise Simmons. Hon John W Bale delivered the evening address. The year was prosperous despite Dr F L Korfoot illness. Shorter College baccalaureate sermon to be given at First Baptist by Dr W C Wadsworth Sunday morning. Dr BR Headdon to preach for Marthe Shorter Society Sunday evening.
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Rome
Court House
Blossom Adsmoon
Eloise Simmons
John W. Bale
F .L. Korfoot
Atlanta
Shorter College
First Baptist Church
W. C. Wadsworth
Firay Methodist Church
Rom
BR. R. Headdon
Marthe Shorter Society
Hitch in Transfer of Railway Sat In Doubt Amid Conflicting Reports
Rome May 30 Special There is a hitch in the Chattanooga Rome and Southern railway transfer to the Central with no clear explanation. The June 1 effective date was delayed as Central officials return to Savannah and questions spread. Presidents Wilburns and Egan and General Counsel Lawton are in New York with rumors of a permanent halt, temporary delay, or independent operation under Central ownership.
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Rome
Chattanooga
Sauthar
Savannah
C. B. Wilburns
John M. Egan
Central
R. Lawton
New York
Memorial Exercises at Andersonville National Cemetery
Memorial events at Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia attracted about 10 000 visitors, mostly from northern states, with 13 000 graves decorated. Grand Army post of Fitzgerald directed the program as William H. Marston of Michigan delivered the annual oration. Two companies of state troops and regulars maintained order. twenty black individuals were arrested. one black excursionist was killed by a companion.
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National Cemetery
Americus
Andersonville National Cemetery
Grand Army
Fitzgerald
William H. Marston
Michigan
Andersonville
Bell
Macon Hussars
Malaria Causes Bilioumasas and Grave's Tasteless Tonle
Malaria is linked to Bilioumasas as health authorities note the illness stems from malarial infection. Doctors warn of severe symptoms and urge preventive measures in the region.
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Grave
Commencement at Elverton Public Schools Week of Events
Elverton Ga May 3 Special closing exercises for the city public schools begin June 18 and run through the week. Exhibits, concerts, declamation contests for gold medals, drills, and a play titled The Fruit of His Folk. Address by F H Richardson of Atlanta. About 109 pupils enrolled this term.
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Elverton
H. P. Hunter
Opera House
F. H. Richardson
Atlanta
J. C. Brown
BP. Aberhardt
Sterling arrested for burglary at Carrollton planing mill
Carrollton Ga May 80 Special Whit Sterling was arrested on burglary charges for breaking into D F Ne w ton planing mill rooms on the 11th inst and stealing horseharnesses. Once a wealthy man with family ties across the state, he has drifted for years and held a fine business education while working on docks for county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Carrollton
Whit Sterling
D. F. New
Ife
Funeral for Chalmer Loveless in Buchanan
The remains of Chalmer Loveless were taken to Buchanan this morning by his father R. E. Loveless. The death is noted as caused by his own action amid a profound mistry on the subject. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning in Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Rome
Chalmer Loveless
R. E. Loveless
Graduates Turn Out In Record Numbers At Abbeville School
The Georgia Normal College and Business Institute held commencement with its largest crowd to date. The third year school in Abbeville, now in Georgia, produced graduates in commercial, teachers, and scientific classes, including notable alumni in West Point cadet exams and state university law.
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Abbevill Fay
Georgia Normal College and Business Institute
Thie School
Jesper
Via
South Georgla
West Point
University of the State
A. A. Kohl
P. M Anderson
Manassas
D. W. Perlong
Watertown
Luke Butler
Fla
Db. Howard
Patterson
Pennie Lelia Mitchell
Abbeville
George W. Lankford
Simmons
Scend Brewer
Wiliston
Lillian Albritter
Calhoun
Fila
Joseph C. Poppell
New River
Bub Lewla Rogers
Imma J. Ghouney
Blackshear
Alvin V. Sellers
Graham
Cora
Baxter Blackshear
Monroe College Closes After Notable Graduation Exercises
Forsyth Ga May 30 Special The Monroe college year ends with a standout graduation. Reverend Dr W W Landrum of Atlanta delivered the baccalaureate on the theme Education for Modern Women urging physical and Christian culture and service. Medals were awarded for elocution music and essays to several Forsyth and Macon students. The Alumnae Society elected officers and planned an annual reunion and banquet at commencement.
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Forsyth
Monroe College
Cutain
Jackson
Chanis
Norma Cometh
Robert L Berner
W. W Landrum
Atlanta
de. Landrum
Len G. Broughton
J. L. White
Macon
Sociery
Migs Mary Lynn Talmarge
Misa Daisy Averitt
Helen Cater
Addie Ensign
Anme Cumming
Daisy Cater
Upshaw
Mise Nellie (Ousstan
Wilkesboro
M. J. Pate
Hawkinsville
Emma Lamos
Missy Janie Napier
Bette
Sacety
Pate
Tdeal Monro
E. L. Amos
Old Monroe
A. Turner
Mre WO. Tift
Melody
Annie Fickett
Ola
Oug
Alunmie”— Puter Ff
Unt
Alumnae Society
Toccoa Public Schools Hold First Graduation in New Auditorium
Tocova Ga May special The Toccor public schools opened commencement exercises in Toc coa's new auditorium built at a cost of 20000 Miss Hudson directed the musical program tonight Lon Porter King of Atlanta will give the annual address tomorrow at 10 oclock The evening program includes class song essay by May Simpson prophecy by Vivien Capps oration by G J Davis song The American Flag fears by Sallie Mai Scott essay The Read at the Way by Alice Newton diplomas to be delivered by Judge J B Jones and baccalaureate address by Superintendent W P Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocova
Toccor Public Schools
Hudson
Toccoa
Porter King
Atlanta
Misa May Simpson
Vivien Capps
G. J. Davis
Fears
Sallie Mai Scott
Alice Newton
J. B." Jones
W. P. Thomas
Merchants Indicted For Selling Beer In Columbus Ga
Grand jury in Columbus indicts downtown merchants on charges of selling beer without a permit and doing so on Sunday. Allegations claim beer contained alcohol and was not a soft drink. Case heading to the Supreme Court. Also notes Judge Butt declining new trial in murder case, and local teachers institute session in Lawrenceville with commentator from Athens State Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supreme Court
Columbus, Ga
Judee Butt
John O- Gough
Lawrenceville
Hiay
Netitute
Gwinnett County
B. Spon
State Normal School
Athens
Black woman attacked in Macon high profile case
Maria Hunter was arrested after a Black woman named Josephine Davis was repeatedly struck and cut on the head near Zion Hill in Macon Georgia. Davis identified Hunter in disguise as a man, after a brutal assault that left her unconscious. Authorities report threats of further violence and a love triangle involving a man named Davis.
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Maria Hunter
Josephine Davis
Macon
Westcott
Zion Hiw
Josephine
Mana
Tindsi
Maria
Davis
Mercer Orators Contest Chooses Gold Medalist at Mercer
In Macon Georgia on May 30 a large audience attended Mercer chapel for a gold medal contest to select the university’s representative for the next inter state collegiate oratorical event. Competitors included R W Edenfield T B Carmichael Bidney Hatcher and J C Gunter. Commencement exercises opened tonight and run through next Wednesday with alumni reunion and banquet highlighted as key features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Macon
Mercer University
R. W. Edenfield
T. 8. Carmichael
Bidney Hatcher
J. C. Gunter
Alumi
Judge Speer Bars Attorneys Without Court Consent in Bankruptcy
In Macon Ga on May 20 an order from Judge Emory Speer of the United States district court prohibits trustees receivers or custodians in bankruptcy cases from employing lawyers without an order authorizing such employment. The rule also blocks those trustees from retaining as counsel any bar members already employed by the bankrupt or a creditor unless the court approves. News Notes from Macon also reports community events and local notices including a B NAI B R ITH address, Knights Templar gathering, docket actions, business closures for summer, and other items of local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Emory Speer
United States District Court
Jude
Rathi David Marx
Atlanta
Macon Lodge
B'Nai Brith
Macon Knights Templar
Knights Templar
United States
Louisville
Bibo
Auweust Loth
Bible Board of Public School Educaton
Acholast
Abe Jones
R. A. Sraith Camp of
Confederate Veterans
Memphle
Vets Teunion
Eatta
W. E. Mumford
Georgia Industrial Here
Retail Clerks' Association of Macon
Americus
Andersonville
Bacon Hussars
Sina Hoon Hunday Schools
Woodmen of the World
Yatesville
Crump's Park
Black robbers attack Columbus laundry in tense raid
In Columbus Georgia on May 20 a young Black woman tried to burglarize Bang Lee’s laundry where four Chinese men worked. The burglars battered the rear door with an ax and a struggle followed before the intruders were routed. Four Black youths about sixteen were later arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Piva Young Negress
Bang Lee
Twelfth Street
Negro convicted of murder in Georgia penitentiary term
In Columbus Georgia the superior court convicted Mitchell Taylor, a Negro, of murdering Charles Comer on the Lumpkin public road near the city. Taylor received a life term in the penitentiary after the shooting that also killed his sister who attempted to separate the men. Taylor himself was severely wounded and in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mitchell Taylor
Charles Comer
Lumpkin
Taylor
Fnn
Tasinr
Ministers pledge to continue fight for law and order in Savannah
In Savannah Rev Sam Jones wrapped up his meeting urging support for the Law and Order League, Salvation Army encouragement, and funding for the Young Men's Christian Association building. Ministers signed a pledge to oppose Sunday selling and gambling, with many in attendance standing to endorse. Jones announced member signups for the preservation of law and order as he prepared to depart for Cartersville.
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Savanna
Sam Jone
Savannah
Law and Order League
Salvation Army
Christian Association
W A Nisbet
John D. Jordan
Bascom Anthony
Trinity Methodist Church
H. F. Cook
Wesley Monumental
DS Eden- Geld
Southside Baptist
Osecod F. Cook
Grace Methodist
A. Smith
Epworth Methodist
Mr. McCorkle
First Presbyterian
Mr. Jones
Organization For the Preservation of Law and Order
Jones
Central
Cartersville
Groom Arrested on Honeymoon for Forged Checks
Savannah, May 20. John McCullough, stenographer to Lester & Ravenel, arrived in New York with his bride and was immediately arrested on orders from Savannah for forging the name of his employer to a nearly $977 check drawn on Colydel Lester’s deposit. A forged $200 note and smaller forged checks using T. P. Ravenel’s name were also involved. The marriage occurred Monday morning, a sudden event overshadowed by the arrest. McCullough’s bride, Miss Agnes Bell, worked at Foye & Eckstein department store.
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Savannah
John McCullough
Lester & Ravenel
New York
Augusta
McCullough
Rufus B. Lester
Colydel Lester
Savannah Bank and Truet Company
Southern Bank
T. P. Rava
Carse
Lester
Reay
Colonel Lester
Agnes Bell
Foye & Eckstein
Central Railroad Attorneys Address Transfer Deal Rumor
Savannah Ga May 2 Spectal inquiry was held at the Central railroad general counsel Lawton and Cunningham offices regarding reports that the Central Chattanooga Rome and Southern deal was off Captain N C Cunningham stated he had heard nothing and did not believe the deal off and had no information about any development.
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Central
Savannah
The
Central Railroad
Lawton & Cunningham
Chattanooga
Rome
Southern
N. C. Cunningham
Transfer Details Advance Between Lawton Egan Team
Essig Bros discuss a transfer in progress with Colonel A. R. Lawton in New York. President John M. Egan assists, and attorneys expect completion within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Lawton
New York
John M. Egan
Emancipation Day Draws Large Crowd in Thomaston
In Thomaston Georgia on May 80 the negroes of Upson and nearby counties celebrated Emancipation Day with about 500 attendees. Trains brought people from Columbus La Grange Macon and other points. Speeches marked the occasion and Grill led a company of colored troops from Macon before a baseball game. The crowd was peaceful and orderly as the day concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thormaston
Upson
Thomaston
Columbus
la Grange
Macon
Grill
Savannah Man Buys 175000 Acre Florida Timber Tract
John J. McDonough of Savannah has closed a deal for 175000 acres of pine timber land across Hernando and Pasco counties Florida. The price is about 500000 and the tract is said to be among the best wooded in the state. Expected timber output exceeds two billion feet. He plans to sub-lease timber privileges to sawmills rather than manufacture lumber himself. Ten mills may operate on the tract soon. The area covers roughly twenty by twenty four miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
John J. McDonough
Hernando
Pasco
Plarida
Wii
McDonough
Unis
Athens Teachers Named by City Board for Next Year
Athens board of education selects teachers for the coming year with G. Bond as superintendent F M Harper principal Washington Street School Miss Clyde Patman assistant principal E S Mell principal Baxter Street School and a list of principal and assistant teachers for Geonee Street Meigs and colored schools. City politics buzzes as Mayor Smith and Alderman Rhodes seek re election and state senator Morton gains prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Board of Education
Athens
Thesity Board of Education
G. Bond
F. M. Harper
Washington Street
Clyde Patman
E .S. Mell
Baxter Street
Annie Patman
Geonee Street
M. R. Freeman
Meigs Street School
S.P. Reaves
Carrie Hyde
Bessie Hoult
Susie Gerdine
Mary Lou Weir
Eunice Thornton
Lula Thornton
Roxa Maddox
Lulu Stunday
Helen Carlton
Elise Edwards
Annie Brumby
Sophie Brumby
Sory Kennard
Eula Bird
Georgie McMillan
Mamie Turnbull
S. £. Harris
Hast Athens
Mattle Davis
Julia Childs
Carris Badger
Busie Carter
Mins Nie Davis
Mattle Heard
Mary Wright
Magnolia $Irris
JC Jackson
EB. J. Smith
J. F. Rhodes
W . Morton
Bonds for School Building in Douglas Georgia May 4
In a recent special election voters in Douglas overwhelmingly supported issuing bonds to fund education. The brick school built years ago at a nominal cost has proven inadequate, necessitating either a large expansion or a new facility to meet growing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Edity of
Two Story Brick Block Goes Up in Douglas
Douglas, Ga May 20 Special J Tanner recently returned from Florida and is erecting a two story brick block to house a hotel, stores and offices. The project aims to enhance the town’s commercial center with a mixed use building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
J—T. Tanner
Florida
St Josephs Academy Closing Exercises Announced
The closing exercises at St Josephs Academy Wilshington Ga are announced to begin on the Act of Face and continue to the inclusive date May 3 special report notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Academy
Wilshington
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Fehar
Gongultaton
Isiats
Bradett
Adata
Newsapaf
Hitch
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Om Farlow
Lexington
Meson Academy
Ballard
Woodstock
Woolstock Mercantile Company
Georgia Normal College
Business Institute
Sarsarilke Ti
Will
Angelist
Segun
Grove
Whitehall Street
Essig Bros
Whitehall
Nichols
H. Meeks & Co
Eatonton
Howard Williams
James D Wei
Robert
Ludge
Irby H ‘Adama
Putnam County
Fittie
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