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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
13
Uniform Lodge No 123 Knights of Pythias announces a public installation of officers a mock degree and a prize drill by Colonial Company 18 with refreshments on July 3. The event aims to strengthen fellowship and charity among members and families as the Rathbone Sisters charter list closes.
George F. Eubanks of Atlanta has been appointed by Grand Chancellor T H Nickerson as deputy grand chancellor for the district. The honor makes him local representative of the grand chancellor, with authority to grant dispensations, install officers, and rule on lodge matters. He also serves as royal vizier of Kibla No 123 D O K K and leads local Pythian activities in the playground of Pythianism.
Special to The Georgian Marietta Ga June 16 At a regular meeting of Marietta lodge No 148 Knights of Pythias officers were elected for the coming term Ernest L Robertson chancellor com Grist vice commander W E Schillings prelate W McCrary er of work W B Sheppard keeper of records and seal George T J mater at arms H Kinsings inner guard BE H Clay outer Marietta lodge shows prosperity with work each meeting retiring chancellor commander L B Carnes praised Robertson the newly elected officer and popular Southern Express Company agent and a prominent Knight Templar and Shriner The lodge expects to have its banner under his leadership.
A large gathering of Red Men from the Comanche tribe met last Thursday with many visitors witnessing the warriors degree conferred by the tribe's skilled degree team. The meeting aimed to boost degree work and reflect growing tribe participation. church attendance is planned Sunday at Calgary church along the South Decatur line, with several chiefs’ degrees to be conferred next Thursday and invitations extended to all qualified Red Men.
Members of Atlanta Dam No 3 I O Beavers held a love feast at their latest meeting. The eagerly awaited assembly drew many stay at homes and Athens attendees who were at Athens for the grand dam installations. The group plans rapid growth toward becoming the first grand dam in Georgia, with a limited-time dispensation ending soon.
John E. White secretary of Atlanta I O Beavers announces a well known Beaver joins the Rebekahs. On a recent Wednesday night he was escorted through the degrees in Rebekah Lodge No 14. He now must share with his Odd Fellows brothers the beauty and sublimity of the lesson they miss.
Special to The Georgian Apalachicola Florida June 16 A canvass of the Franklin county primary returns shows Judge James Fenimore Cooper Griggs has won the nomination for member of the Florida legislature by a commanding three to one margin His supporters expect his election as speaker of the next house He is a Harris County Georgia native and West Florida influential Apalachicola property owner and cousin to Congressman James M Georgia and Florida political circles regard him as possible Third Florida district congressional timber
An inventor mailed sample trunks to hundreds of merchants with prepaid express instructions. Each trunk carried money for charges and a note directing the next recipient to forward the samples. The scheme, by Pinnacle Trunk Manufacturing of 62 Peachtree St Atlanta, traveled thousands of miles and returned unchanged.
Special Correspondence. Athens Georgia June 16 Williams lodge No 16 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held memorial services Monday night largely attended by Odd Fellows and friends C A Vonderteith past grand of Wil Mamas lodge acted as master of ceremonies and paid respects to officers members and visitors He recited Laugh and the World Laughs With You Weep and You Weep Alone Judge George C Thomas past grand of Williams lodge delivered the memorial address speaking for more than an hour and recalling the departed brothers of Williams lodge naming each member and noting mourning chairs The scene was impressive and the address memorable Thomas a prominent Georgia lawyer and leader in secret orders
The Memorial of Past Great Incohence Watts, sent to several reservations by Wilson Brooks, is praised as a creditable production and a fine testimonial. About 800 to 900 British towns and villages have namesakes in the United States.
A long, satirical critique of Street Car Etiquette championing male comfort over giving up seats to women. The author compares the defender to Don Quixote’s daughter and questions manners, reciprocity, and the public perception of American chivalry in transit. Several anecdotes illustrate resistance to female courtesy and the social pressure to yield seats.
The annual memorial services of Atlanta Odd Fellow lodges will be at First Presbyterian Church on Marietta Street. It will include the Encampment Canton and Rebekahs with a sermon by Dr. C P Bridewell and seating for grand lodge officers J G Bloodworth Alex Cittler John A Hynds Anton Kents. The processional forms at 7 80 oclock from Odd Fellow hall at Broad and Alabama streets. Memorials honor members who died in the past year.
Silver Cloud Council No. 1 invites Pocahontas members and pale-face friends to a moonlight picnic on the 29th at Grant Park. Refreshments and an amusement program are planned with promises of a special event.
Barnes lodge No. 55 selects Wade P. Harding noble grand and J. E B. Kruger vice grand. Installation set for the first Friday in July. Reports from grand pages Augusta J. J. Ketchum C. H. Han W. C. Brooks and J. C. Hall noted.
The narrator recalls an urban street car ride where a manoffers his seat to a woman who then declines. She reflects on dignity, courtesy, and the unspoken social rules that govern such encounters. A passenger recounts a misstep as a man steps on her foot and a quick, courteous reply follows, illustrating etiquette norms in crowded transport.
The district convention of the Fraternal Union of America will be held in Atlanta on Tuesday June 26 with delegates from Alabama Georgia Tennessee South Carolina and Kentucky. Newman Laser Atlanta supreme steward presides and Hon Jenn L Maynon delivers the welcome. Delegates from Atlanta Lodges 44 593 466 will be elected to the supreme meeting in Denver Colorado. The Fraternal Union aims to aid widows and orphans with substantial benefits.
Chestatee tribe of New Holland invites Red Men from Georgia and beyond to a public demonstration on July 4 with a big barbecue and speeches by noted leaders. The day features a wigwam procession, races, bicycle contests, a garden prize, baseball, and a reception for visiting Red Men at the wigwam, with prizes and events for all ages.
A delegation of prominent Georgia and Atlanta Masons traveled to Boston for the Royal Arch Masons triennial session beginning on the 18th. They will extend an invitation for Savannah to host the 1909 session, a move believed to gain acceptance. Delegates include Captain John C. Joinér Judge John R. Wilkinson Joseph C. Greenfield and others from Savannah Columbus Brookstone and more.
All members of Gate City Rebekah Lodge No. 8 are urged to meet at Odd Fellows hall at Alabama and Broad streets Sunday evening June 17 at 7 15 p m to attend memorial services at the First Presbyterian Church for deceased brothers and sisters Secretary Mamie Thurman Rosa Kleinberg signs as N G.
The Oneida Degree Council I O R M held a rain delayed gathering in their wigwam last Tuesday. New chiefs were elected for the term with W. G. Smith and Dr. A. L. Curtis named chiefs, Sagamore S. B. Marks, long talks followed, corn and venison supplied a large, inexpensive feast, and the calumet was smoked before all returned to their tepees.
Seaboard Air Line Railway will operate a through sleeping car from Atlanta to Wilmington every Saturday during June July and August departing 9 36 p m arriving 6 30 p m Friday with a return from Wilmington at 3 p m to Atlanta. Street cars ready to take passengers to Wrightsville Beach hotels. Baggage and rates listed five days 8 25 season tickets 15 55. Seaboard.
Roscoe Conkling, a graduate turned teacher at Booker Washington's Tuskegee school, is noted for delivering a Memorial Day oration. The event highlights his ongoing role in education since graduation.
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