Memorial Service Honors Confederate Dead at Confederate Rest
Women and children joined veterans in wreath making and memorial rites at Confederate Rest. Rev Gardiner C Tucker opened with prayer as the First Regiment band played a dirge. The service featured poems and a battlefield‑style address by Judge Safford Berney and Colonel John Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Memorial Association
Children of
The
Confederacy
National Guards
University Military School
C. of C
Gardiner C. Tucker
St. John's Church
Safford Berney
John Moulton
Sons of the Veterans
Confed Memorial Day Observance Highlights Magnolia Cemetery
Captain Jack Mahon delivered a patriotism filled oration on The Unknown the Soldier the Cross and Mother. The hymn God Be With You Till We Meet Again echoed as taps sounded after the benediction by Dr Tucker. Ladies Memorial Association led memorial efforts with Electra Semmes Colston as president and an executive committee listing multiple local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mahon
Tucker
Confederate Rest
Magnolia Cemetery
The
Ladies Memorial Association
Electra Semmes Colston
Tom Boone
J. K. Glennon
W. T. McGowin
Mesdames Rachael
Houstis
Clara Sims
John Moulton
Price Wiliams
Patriotic Society Meetings Announced For Members
It is officially announced that the business and social meetings of the Patriotic Society will be held for members. Details of date time and location are forthcoming in subsequent notices.
Married Life the Third Year in D A R Notes
The Mobile Virginia Carolina Chapter D A R postpones April meetings due to illness and absences. May plans include a benefit, tea, fete, and crucial officer elections. Miss Molly Thurber regent reports on Continental Congress. meeting to be held at Mrs. Braun’s Spring Hill home.
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Mobile
S. Shawhan
J. T. Cochrane
Washington
Virginia-Carolina
Molly Thurber
W. M. Braun
Spring Hill
Continental Congress
Miss Thurber
Hunting a Husband
Beatrice attends the wedding then seeks quiet away from the crowd. Dr Yeager delivers news of Paul Maynard’s condition and Beatrice follows to the hospital. She arrives to find Paul much improved and, moved, embraces him as he whispers his love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Griffen
Warren
Helen
Keith
Dr. Yeager
Paul
Pat
Beatrice
Asters
P.M
Paul Maynard
Mr. Maynard
Mrs. Minor
Entertain ment committee meets at Mrs Stratton home
Today at 11 o'clock the committee on entertainment for the ladies of the hardware convention will meet at the home of Mrs W D Stratton with Mrs Brewster as chairman. Also today at 4 p m the Ladies of Charity election of officers at the Conti street asylum and the Woman's Auxiliary of the Board of Missions at Christchurch meets at the president's home, Mrs F S Parker. Hamilton Whist Club hosts Mrs M F Kirkbride at 3 p m. Monday Bridge Club with Miss Marie Clifton at 3 30 p m. Auction bridge party hosted by Mrs E E Wagar at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardware Convention
W. D. Stratton
Brewster
Ladies of Charity
Conti Street Asylum
Woman's Auxiliary of the
Board of Missions of
Christchurch
F. S. Parker
Marie Clifton
Story Captures D A R Presidency Amid Broad Support
Mrs. William Cumming Story, of Manhattan New York City, won the Daughters of the American Revolution supreme command race defeating Mrs. John Miller Horton of Buffalo New York after strong administration backing. Story’s pedigree dates to 1613 and she has held multiple New York offices and national posts. Her leadership is described as poised magnetic and highly capable guiding the national society toward broad favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bryan
Supreme Command of the
Great National Society of the Daughters of
Continental Congress
Washington
Alabama
U.d South
William Cumming Story
Manhattan
New York City
John Miller Horton
Buffalo
N. Y
Horton
New Amsterdam
Story
Stephen Allen
New York
New York Federation of Women's Clubs
Solemn Nuptials at St Michael's Church
A wedding ceremony was held Wednesday morning at 10:45 in St Michael's Church with Rev Father Fullerton officiating. The bride wore a Chantilly lace trimmed satin gown, orange blossom decorations, a Juliette cap veil, and a long court train. Ushers Ernest McVey and Emanuel Quinn led the party as Mendelssohn music filled the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Church
Father Fullerton
Reilly
Mendelssohn
Ernest McVey
Emanuel Quinn
Clyde Crawson
Juliette
Astrological Advice for Those Born Today
Take no part in public demonstrations and avoid strife. Do not let whims or impulses drive you against reason. Those born today will have eventful careers with generous, happy natures and many friends, though impulsiveness may create enemies. They should learn prudence and self dependence early.
Prominent Educator Draper Dies at 84 in Albany
Albany April 28 Dr Andrew Sloan Draper state commissioner of education died at his home here Sunday aged eighty four Brights disease and a weak heart muscles were the causes He was first elected superintendent of public instruction for New York in 1886 and later led Cleveland school affairs He headed the University of Illinois from 1894 to 1904 and then became New York state education commissionerHis writings and speeches covered educational themes and he was a prominent figure in national education circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Griffen
John
Mr. Curtis
Mr. Griffen
Helen
New York
Warren
Griffen
London
Albany
N. Y
Andrew Sloan Draper
Bright
Draper
New York State
Cleveland
Ohio
University of Illinois
State Board of Regents
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Society
Bell
Alaga
Alabama-Georgia Syrup Company
Montgomery, Alabama
Mabel Herbert Urner
Warrens
Griffens
Curtis
Virginia Terhune van de Water
Robert Maynard
Damerel House
Damerel
Hamilton Whist Club
M. F. Kirkbride
E. E. Wagar
Your
Penice & Ford, Ltd
New Orleans
Feeling
Dr. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
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