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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1910

Page

2

Farewell to 1910 and Holiday Social Notes

A crowded social column records farewells to 1910 and numerous gatherings. Dinner hosted by Mr. I. T. Pittard. Miss Harriet Benedict honored by Mrs. Zahner. Virginia Lipscomb cotillion with Jack Francis. festive decorations marked by crimson, green, and holly. dances led by Robert Forrester.

Harriet Benedict Harriett Benedict Athens Robert Zahner Cleveland Zahner Mrs. Zahner Miss Zahner Miss Benedict

Wedding of Miss Harris and Mr. Dickey Stirs Social Scene

A Georgia society page details the elaborate wedding of Miss Lena Swift Huntley’s daughter and Irvine Dickey. Reception decor featured palms, Killarney roses, and Easter lilies. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. Memminger, drew family members including Mrs. Lens Swift Huntley and sisters in elegant gowns. After a wedding breakfast, the couple departed for a southern honeymoon and plan to settle at 329 Juniper Street.

Maibelle Swift Eugene Dickey Lena Swift Huntley Eugene Dickey Peachtree Road Killarney Cangat W. W. Memminger Girish Mitchell King Valley Irvine Dickey Lens Swift Huntley Willis Jones Claude Suehans New Orleans Juniper St Ma Dickey University of Georgia Athens

Christmas Party Notes and Visiting Guests in Athens

A detailed account lists holiday decorations and favors, with Saint Nicholas motifs and snowball favors. Numerous social visitors are named including Miss Sarah Rawson of Europe bound January and Miss Nell Hodgson of Athens plus a parade of local girls and visiting friends in Athens. Local residents return from trips and plan further visits, with mentions of Miss Mary Lewis arriving January 10 and several Atlanta and Macon figures visiting or returning home.

Santa Saint Nicholas Sarah Rawson Europe Nell Hodgson Athens Sarah Coates Ethel Tutwiler Hart Wylie Lama Steele Atlanta

Mercer Quintet on Trip Postponed By Cancellations

The Mercer University basketball five could not start its long road trip as planned due to game cancellations in Charleston and Savannah. They were set to play in Augusta last night and begin a swing through Jacksonville, Thomasville, Albany, Americus, and likely Augusta. The next major clash on the schedule is against Georgia.

Mercer University Charleston Savannah Augusta Baptists Jacksonville Thomasville Albany Americus Georgia

Vinol claim aids stomach with cod liver tones

Edw Nieman of Seymour Indiana reports chronic stomach trouble improved after using Vinol. He says after five weeks on the first bottle he could work again and is gaining weight and strength. H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens GA offer Vinol with money back guarantee if it fails.

Seymour Ind Nieman Athens

Simple Safeguard for Mothers

Mrs. D. Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio shares a testimonial about Foley's Honey and Tar relieving her daughter's severe cold and persistent cough after one bottle. She cautions to accept no substitutes and notes lasting throat and lung relief.

D. Gilkeson Youngstown Ohio Foley Turin

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Mem’ry I. T. Pittard Lucy Bishop B. F. Woods Gussie Woods R. LU. J. Smith Col S. J. Smith Commerce Virginia Lipscomb Rutherford Lipscomb Virginia Jack Francis Robert Forrester Miss Lipscomb Paul Seydel Lydia Hutchins Mary Arthur Harriettin Lydia Griffith Edithie Montezums Take Nunnally South Fast Express Cafe Royal Sole Agents D. Lee Peacock Qla Southern Mutual Miss Harris Jennie D. Harris Harris Chas E. G. Griffin Attenda Joseph Deadwyler Pierce, Moreno and Semper Key West Fla Cleborne, Avenue Deadwyler Aline Simmons Zebulon Constitution R. C. Hazelhurst Macon L. D. DuBose Thomas Peacock Rutledge Clifton Lampkin Little Rock, Ark Cobb Lampkin Carrie Lampkin Miss Mary Lewis Mrs. Sylvenus Morris Lucibel Harber Miared Ash Messrs Grover and Mansfield Hollingsworth T.T. Hollingsworth Abbeville 3. C Robert Walker Lewis Sylvanus Tison Denring’ Street Harriet’ Kenebrew Moi George Cox Aetor ‘Astiland T. T. Hollingsworth John T. McGuire Mrs. M. M. Morris Milledge Avenue Mamie Davis St. Luke's Richmond Mr. Powell Morton Baltimore W. H. Morton Will Crawley Lizzie Landrum J. F. Whitehead Virginia Avenue Mrs. Hope Hale A. P. Cochran Ruth Williams Lawrence Matthews Aiken 8. C Evelyn Appleby Jefferson Bessie Wathan Nashville Tenn Mac Appleby Guy Middlebrooks T. C. Middlebrooks Henderson Avenue Ruth Middlebrooks Raymond VY. Harrs Fora Middlebrooks Julian B. McCurry Hartwell City Mrs. E. I. Smith Logan Bleckly Edith White Danielsville Homer Starke Welborne DuBose Will Carlton South Georgia Lillian Parnell Winder Mercer
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