Valentine party marks a refined social gathering in Washington
The piece describes a St Valentine celebration at the residence of Mr. W. P. with dancing, carriages to the Hotel Andrews, and guests guided by elegant favors and homemade dainties. It lists couples, chaperones, and praises the gracious hosts, noting the event as a memorable social success organized by refined ladies. Also included is commentary contrasting Spurgeon and Beecher and weather signals explained by Dr. Cary in LaGrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. In
Andrews
Edmond
Este
Valentine Memendes
Mng
Elizabeth Thornton
E. A. Heard
Julia Ridley
Fred Shaefer
Birdie Pitts
H. L Herring
Fletcher Fancin
Taylor Whitfield
Maud McFarlin
Jim White
Mattiew Banks
F. P. Longley
Lizzie Yc
Annie Winn
E. B. Edmondson
Fannie May Burks
W. G. Cleaveland
Julia Fannin
Ed. Dunfons
Anns
Mell Edmondson
F. E. Callaway
F. M. Longley
Spurgeon
Beecher
Washington, Ga
Chronicle
White Mountains
Mr. Beecher
Mr. Spurgeon
H. H. Cary
Weather Bureau
LaGrange
Truitt
Mir'Trousers and Miss G. Peddy advertise store line
An early 1900s classified notice shows a tailor offering fitted trousers or suits made to measure by New York tailors. Another ad promotes a line of face ceilings at Miss G Peddy's. A death notice reports Amanda M. Lane of the county dying suddenly at home aged about eighty, leaving husband and children. funeral at Long Cane with Rev Callaway officiating. Condolences offered. Sarsaparilla ads claim economy and strength with 100 doses for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tailora
Louis and
Taxopor Mayer
Amanda M. Lane
Shepherd Lane
Is County
Range
Mia. Darden
Death in Influenza Strikes Harrisonville Family
Mrs. R L Christopher died at her home near Harrisonville after illness described as influenza or grip. She was nearly sixty, wife of a noble, self sacrificing husband, mother to Bob Christopher of Edmondson Seay Bros, and sister to Seaborn Johnson. She belonged to Methodist church and OC christain. The community mourns a faithful, exemplary woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Christopher
Harrisonville
Seaborn Johnson
Bob Christopher
Edmondson & Seay Bros
Methodist Church
Cure a Nervous Headache by Hot Sponge Therapy
A Boston Herald item describes a home remedy for nervous headaches using a hot sponge on the face and neck, followed by rest and a glassy gaze in the mirror to reset tone. It claims pain relief and a rejuvenated appearance after a half hour supine rest. The piece also notes other ads and local notices about tobacco and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Teachers urged to attend County Institutes in Troup county
The law requires all teachers to attend the County Institutes beginning the Fourth Saturday in February. Nonattendance incurs a fine. The first institute opens at 9 a.m. with lectures on standard studies and charts to be used in schools as ordered by the Board of Education. O A Burt Co School Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troup
Board of Education
O. A. Burt
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Hood
Tomson
Wilson
Mr. Johnson
U. S
L. P. Cleaveland’s
le Grange
Appiston
Ala
Henderson
Stewart
Mesera
A. P. Robertson
Doc Roberts
James H. Harris
Alfred Clark
L. P. Cleaveland
Cleaveland & Co
Illinois
Dr. G
St. Louis
Dr. White
Margareth
Balpwin
White Hall
W. T. Herring
Inswim
de Trop
A, Lenwayn
New Cinghams
Hutchinson Bros
KR. Bradheld
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