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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1906

Page

12

Georgia delegation seeks rivers and harbors chair

Washington reports the Georgia delegation backs Mr Adamson for the house rivers and harbors committee seat to replace the late Lester, but Speaker may choose Small of North Carolina as Williams pledged to him. Jones longrepresented the octet. Georgia's representation appears at risk as talks proceed. Special note mentions a Georgia railroad outing train at 8:30 Thursday.

Lester SMALL North Carolina Washington Georgia Congress Adamson Rivers and Harbors House Williams Jones

Ex Confederate Dies in Spartanburg on West Main

Special to The Georgiaa Spartanburg June 26 H T Ferguson aged 62 years an ex Confederate veteran died at his home on West Main Street He was stricken with hemorrhage of the brain last Thursday evening The deceased was for a number of years a whisky dispenser in this city until the institution was voted out of the county

Spartanburg S&s. C H. T. Ferguson West Main Street

Reward Offered for Evidence in Wires Destruction Case

A reward of 500 dollars is offered for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who maliciously cut wires on a cable pole at a location referenced as A, as well as anyone damaging or interfering with the company property at any point.

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Noted Pearl Hunter Begins New Search

Special to The Georgian from Little Rock Arkansas June 26. George Gilliland one of the original pearl discoverers in Black river now works on White river below Clarendon. He found larger pearls after first selling at low prices and later sold to Tiffany for 16 000 and read Tiffany sold the same pearl for 45 000 in New York. He quit hunting for pearls but later bought from others, made 7000 in three months, then spent it. now digs shells in White river with about 1000 earned since January selling pearls.

Little Rock Ark George Gilliland Black River White River Clarendon Gilliland Tiffany TS A A New York Shelila As & Pearl

Will Select Place for Next Convention

Special from Charlotte June 26 reports Secretary Bryant of the American Cotton Manufacturers says the board of governors will meet next Saturday to elect the location of the 1907 annual convention. The last session was in May in Boston, and this meeting will be the first of the year. Graniteville’s J. H. Rennie chairs the board of governors and invitations will be extended to several cities, though the choice remains uncertain.

Charlotte N. C Bryant American Cotton Manufacturers board of govern+ ce Fposrine Shee Aoe Mass Boverers H. Rennie Graniteville Stes

Governor Bob Taylor at Wesley Methodist Church

Gov Bob Taylor speaks at Wesley Methodist Church Thursday night June 28 promising plans and visions. Tickets sold at Edmondson's Drug Store 148 Broad St for 50 and 75 cents.

Bob Taylor Wesley Men Edmondson’s Drug Store Broad ST

Southern Society Notes Highlight Opelika Marriages and Visits

Opera and social happenings in Opelika and nearby Georgia towns recount weddings and family visits. Mr. T. Boothe Ingram hosts Mabel Ponder’s wedding with Rev. Atia Fallaterro officiating. Madge Fallaw marries J. W. Weaver in a reception filled with friends. Local residents, students, and visiting relatives are mentioned from Columbus to Auburn, Montgomery, Ridge Grove, and Pensacola with travel to LaGrange.

Opelika Ala T. Boothe Ingram Mabel Ponder Walter Johnson Columbus Harles A. Toca Kao B. #. Ingram Railroad Avenue Madge Fallaw R. H. Fallaw J. W. Weaver Thurmond West Virginia W. A. Laferro Annis W. O. Brownfield Brownteli Mra Eld’ Perents W. B. Gilmer Montgomery Belle Goldsmith Fort de- We A Holloway L. Folsom Ridge Grove Epworth Pensacola Pierce Chapel W. C. Hunter Roanoke Hogansvilld Ava Reeves Molena Mattle Story Chewacla Jernigan Birmingham Ernigan A. O. Allen Berta Kate Hudmon Cooper Atlanta John M. Fletcher John, M. Jolly Downs Br Snresee Herren Gladys Harwal Dadeville Mra. M North Eleventh Robert Harrison Union Spii Opel Tuscaloosa Harrison University of Alabama Les Ent Ie Publicis Ethel Maya Ridge Fear Howe Arees Gold Hill Salas Ludie Reuben Cumbie Vive Points Aas J. Bureden Lafayette Mimi Nem Dlapla Five Points Ruth Edith Pieece Epple Lee Newatt J. C. Hanson B. J. Cox AL. Dowdell J. C. Dowdell Auburn Rev. C. Cornell Mary Drake Geowy Mississippi Elhy Konja College City and Reeves LaGrange Semertline Mitre le Bamford Domino Club

Local Notices From Opelika and Nearby Towns

Opelika and surrounding communities share social updates. Mentions include visits by Miss Mary Siuntora and others, a marriage of Birmingham businessman Thomas J. Pinckard to Lucy Ledyard, and accompanying travels to Colorado Springs. Parochial and club gatherings surface, with Rev. John A. Simpson visiting Pineville and Brenau College summer programs drawing attendees from Roswell and Atlanta.

Jams Schuessler McCall Wwaleto Oir i Tower Ben Well Re Beritord Mra J. W. Williams A. M. Buchanan Mary Siuntora Weaver Trak Seen Cay Jones Arimerry Berta Bridges John G. Harris Montgomery Carrie Samford Atlanta William J. Samso Berner Ghieds Opelika C. L. Hightower C. J. Stewart Thomas J. Pinckard Birmingham Lucy Ledyard Albemarle John A. Simpson Pineville Simpson W. E. Simpson J. 11. Bonaker Tampa Fla A. 8. Scott N. A. Fessenden Burn Liberty Allie Hayes Gainesville Brenau College Franklin Springs N. Ha W. H J. A. Burgens Teachers’ Institute Bartow County Cartersville Gaston Royston Annie Rampley Carnesville A. L. Fricks Richard Isbell Zelia Pate Richard al W. T Waldlog Hash Minnie Oae Burney Madison Sierenes Nowell

Mrs Kamerene and social afternoon in Greensboro

The Ladies' Afternoon Buchre Club met with Mrs. Jordan Black on Thursday afternoon. A salad course was served and everyone enjoyed the gathering. Mrs. Caldwell won the first award and a card case with cards was shared.

T. M. Kamerene Icon Jordan Black Caldwell Joyner J. R. Brumby Bolan Brumb

Atlanta convention chaperones trip note

Visit to Atlanta by a group attended by Mrs A Vf O'Ketley Mrs J J Monerief Mrs Melon and others from Georgia and Woodville Tennessee. Mamie Baynes returned from Hearhville while the party engaged in travel and local visits amid minor remarks and unclear details.

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