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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1906

Page

5

Officers State Society Officers State Society

President Guerry of Macon Ga leads the society with officers De Hoalderby Atlanta and Peete Macon as vice and treasurer W T Jones of Atlanta chairs the annual meeting set for May 1907 in Macon with other listed officers and roles.

Dspont Guerry Macon Tt. Hoalderby Atlanta Gecoul B.C. Peete Treas W. T. Jones Atlanta Society Kime Vine M. Underwool Rees T B.C. Cartledge Negular Carnegie Library

A Useful Book on Reforms and World Progress

A historical note reviews a 19th century encyclopedia of reforms by W D P Bilas, praising its social and economic analyses and its value for understanding global progress. It describes companion works by Josiah Strong and discusses world statistics, crime, temperance, public governance, and religious trends, highlighting the impact of canal ideas and American progress.

W. D. P. Bilas United States Govrike Franklin WM. Giddings Columbia University Booth Salvation Army Albert Shaw The Review of Reviews Josiah Strong

Insurance Men And Their Doings Gossip Caught In Local Offices

In Macon the Burden Smith Co fire loss was adjusted with $168000 sound value, $154000 insured on stock and fixtures. Atlanta agents including J Z Rowland and JH Melone, and Special Agent C M Benjamin, visited, while Manager J R Nutting of Provident Savings Life returned from New York home office. Several insurers announce policy changes and new Atlanta appointments, with Ralph Fort to become a Southern agent for Retail Credit Company and other moves noted in Georgia.

Macon Burden, Smith & Co Mexica J. Z. Rowland JH. M. Melone Atlanta Imissé J. R. Nutting Provident Savings Life New York City Ojne Prudential Insurance Newark N.d Ronnieton Essaty Carl M. Fort Ranthern Twanactor and Miter Entervision Confurs Fort Blanblitty Alinta Neeney Akordd& Skinner Neek New Valley I. O A. T. Cox Kk. Davin John Stewart Kavin Wwen Guarantee Company North America M Stewart Nate Tmler Wwe Wi & Hawkins Davidlig Fon Fulton Aetna Life B.F. Dryden Federal Incurface Company Han New York Georgia Lane Lauta

Ham entertains townsfolk with lecture on The South

Special to The Georgian Harlen Ga Dec 29 noted humorist lecturer Hon H W J Ham spoke at the school hall last night on the subject The South This was his first appearance in our little town.

Harlem H. W. J. Ham

Prohibition Debate Over Atlanta Mayor Veto

The mayor vetoed a famous anti saloon bill amid a heated pro and anti prohibition debate. The piece argues high versus low license, condemns liquor sales, and urges citizens to sign petitions for an immediate election. It warns compromise as crime and stresses the need to end the rum traffic.

Atlanta Constitution Sylvania Council of Atlanta Hell Lequor Patrorners PLC South Madagascar Old Fulton

Fulton Corporations Tardy in Paying Up

Fulton county warns many businesses and professionals face double penalties if they fail to register and pay the special taxes by Monday. Registered firms such as photographers, agents, auctioneers, pool hall operators, liquor dealers, real estate agents, automobile dealers, and others must settle assessments or incur fines. nonregistrants face the same penalty. The County Ordinary, John Wilkinson, will forward delinquent lists to the Tax Collector and Comptroller General for enforcement.

Fulton County John Wilkinson Stewart Onn Weight Desser

Veteran A. G. B. Vandivere Dies in Atlanta at 64

A. G. B. Vandivere a longtime Atlanta resident and veteran of the Mexican and Civil War era died Friday at his home, 202 Suckle Street, aged 64. He leaves eight children, two daughters, fifteen grandchildren, and two sons in Atlanta. Funeral and interment are planned for Sunday in Carterville.

A. G. B. Vandivere Atlanta Suckle Street Georgia Mr. Vandivere L. Vandivere W. J. Vandivere

Suit Seeks $1000 for Crushed Fingers

Ben Sanford a laborer sues Atlantic Compress Company in Macon Georgia for $1000 saying in August a foreman shoved a heavy timber during lumber unloading at the local yards and crushed the end of two fingers. He seeks damages in superior court.

Byeelal

Notable Visit by Highest Mason in World to Atlanta Masons

Hon James D Richardson sovereign grand commander of the Southern jurisdiction Scottish Rite Masons will visit Hermes Lodge of Perfection No 4 at the arpacele Temple South Forsyth and Mitchell streets Monday night. A fourteenth degree conferred and a banquet to follow with speeches by Richardson and local Masons.

James D. Richardson Tennessee Atlanta Richardson Temple Mr. Richardson

Masons Publicly Install Officers in Adamsville

Adamsville lodge of Masons held its regular election last Saturday night and publicly installed the newly elected officers. The ceremony was led by Hon. Thomas H. Jeffries deputy grand master of Georgia. A feast prepared by the ladies followed. New officers: Worshipful Master Marcellus M. Anderton, Senior Warden Jack B. Stoith, Junior Warden Neal Coryell, Senior Deacon J Alsabrook, Junior Deacon H B Bankston, Secretary J W Harper, Treasurer A H G Howell.

Adamsville Lodge of Masons Thomas H. Jeffries Georgia Toltowa Marcellus M. Anderton Jack B. Stoith Neal Coryell Benlor J. (. Alsabrook H. B. Bankston J. W. Harper A. H. G. Howell

Move Membership Here Urges Secret Order Man

An Atlanta reader urges members of fraternal orders who live in the city to transfer their memberships to local Atlanta lodges. He notes many relocate here but keep rolls elsewhere, hurting local courtesy, sick or funeral benefits, and civic ties. He argues local membership strengthens support, notices duties, and avoids distant dues.

M. D. Gleason Atlanta Auanta Ada artiCe Crile

Piedmont Lodge Elects Officers For The New Year

Piedmont Lodge No 447 Free and Accepted Masons elected officers for 1007 at the Masonic temple. A past master's Jewel was given to retiring Worshipful Master A J Johnson. Officers installed by Deputy Grand Master Thomas H Jeffries with Henry M Wood as secretary and Paul P Reese as senior deacon among others.

Piedmont Lodge Manonic Temple A. J. Johnson Henry M. Wood Indies Thoman H. Jeffries Augustue H. Eaterlyn DeLow L. Hil C. Percy Taylor D. Hughes Adams Augustua L. Holbrook Paul P. Reese Robert M. Jones, Jr Lucius J. Harris, Jr James M. Puller Tyler

Late Walter Ovaitte Maccabee Knight in Atlanta

Walter Leroy Ovaitte of Meridian Mississippi died suddenly in his new Atlanta home at 451 North Boulevard last Saturday morning. He was buried at Westview cemetery and leaves a wife and one child. Ovaitte was a charter Meridian Maccabee member and active in tent affairs. This is the fourth Maccabee death in Atlanta in four months, following J W Gower W F Reeves and Pincus Peim.

Maccabees Atlanta Sir Knight Walter Leroy Ovaitte Meridian Miss North Boulevard Westview Cemetery Sir Knight Ovalite Meridian Tent Maccabeen Sir Knight Ovaltte Knight J. W. Gower Street W. FP. Reeves Broad Street Pincus Peim Chisineath

Officers Named by Gordon Camp of Odd Fellows

John B Gordon Encampment No 62 I O O F held its semiannual election with talks on the order s welfare refreshments and thanks to retiring officers The results: W N Martin Geib H P W A Clark S W W J Kelvey J W C Strickland scribe J B Ivey treasurer and B E Banks ton trustee for two years

John B. Gordon W. N. Martin Geib H. P W. A. Clark

Knights of Py Tr ias Name New Officers

Empire lodge Knights of Pything at a recent meeting elected officers for the ensuing term. K D Love was chosen chancellor commander to succeed Julius W Langeton. Officers named include Wallace Rhodes vice chancellor S Wil master at arms W T Holter master of exchequer N C Temp keeper of records and seal T P Hanbury master of the work Julius W Langeton.

Empire Lodge Knights of Pything K. D. Love Julius W. Langs Ton Wallace Rhodes Wil W. T. Holter N. C. Temp

Atlanta Dam Beavers Meet Monday Night

Atlanta Dam and Beavers prepare for a regular meeting Monday night with a large anticipated initiation class. The event, described as one of the most notable in the organization’s history, promises marked attendance and strong turnout.

Atlanta Auanta Dam No Beavers

Beavers 10 Form Big Dam Shortly in Chattanooga

Chattanooga Tenn Dec 19 Beavers dam is on the boom and will be organized in early January Deputy supreme organizer Walter Tripp of Atlanta has secured prominent citizens as charter members He aims for 190 charter members and immediate club and buffet John Shamotulski supports the effort with time and funds A banquet and smoker are planned with several out of town Beavers to attend the opening

Chattanooga Tenn Chatetanooga Beavers Re Walter Tripp Atlanta John Shamotulski

Silver Link Camp Names Officers And Degree Recipients

Silver Link Encampment No 34 elected its officers last Wednesday night with LO. C. as Fit Chief, W. N. Jones as High Priest, D. B. Haygood as Senior Warden, T. W. Deal as Junior Warden, H. A. Gosnell as Scribe, D. H. Ham as Treasurer, and Ed. Spratling as Treasurer. One candidate received the golden rule degree and two the royal purple degree. The work was reported done in an excellent manner.

Silver Link LO. C W. N. Jones D. B. Haygood T. W. Deal H. A. Gosnell D. H. Ham Ed. Spratling

Macon Lodge of Masons elects new officers

Special to The Georgian Macon Ga December 12 At a meeting of the Mable Lodge of Masons No 356 last night officers for the ensuing year were elected Charles L Bartlett served as worshipful master. A banquet followed the election with large attendance and the lodge plans improvements for the coming year.

Macon Mable Lodge of Masons No Charles L. Bartlett

Central Bank and Trust Corp Offers Savings Plan

The Central Bank and Trust Corporation promotes a savings deposit plan with 381-2 percent compound interest in the savings department, inviting customers to deposit funds and balance business and responsibility.

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