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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
2
A brief notice announces a women focused program titled Things of Interest to Women conducted by Mrs. Alice Adams with contact numbers for home and office.
Wednesday through Saturday social events fill the Emanuel church circle with parties, tea, recitals, and a theatre outing. Notable items include Miss Benedict's bridge luncheon for Miss Phinizy, a Miss Robinson pupils recital at Christian church, and a Thalians theatre party to see You Never Can Tell at Seney Stovall chapel.
The edition features portraits of Miss Hoke Smith and Miss Mary Howry, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Howry, with Miss Elizabeth Howry noted for a visit to Atlanta where she received attention. The notices appear in Washington City society coverage in the Constitution.
Social notices report Ellen Peters hosting a Friday bridge for Miss Hart Wylie bride elect. Mrs Charles F Tyler to host a matinee at Forsyth on Saturday. Nannie Dougherty to entertain Monday afternoon. Mrs J Frank Meador to give a luncheon Tuesday Constitution.
The Red Membership team met at the YWCA parlors with Miss Katie Dearing as chairwoman. Plans for the new building and membership campaign were explained, and a book shower is set for February 18 at the YWCA with a February 13 library hostess event for the Red team.
An enthusiastic Blue team event at 6:30 promotes YWCA membership with 87 points and a plan for a Monday evening frolic at 8. The group urges all Athens women to join, sing their Blue Team Song, and help reach 150 points. Phone Miss Alice Burch to join. A sewing party hosted by Mrs. L Baer followed the meeting with a small group audience and refreshments.
The notice promotes a wide line of good watches with a liberal guarantee backing every unit. It emphasizes the value of a quality timepiece for business people and asserts a strong reputation for R. Brandt's watches and a single low price for all.
Miss Anna Reeves from Athens arrives Friday to visit Miss Mary Ellis Yancey and Miss Roza Smith moves to join the guest list of Miss Hart Wylie before the Wylie Smith wedding on the 8th. Annie Riley plans a Thursday trip to Atlanta. Mrs M W Roberts returns from South Carolina. Mrs M M Green of Washington and Mrs T W Crawford of Lexington visit Mrs O H Arnold. Mr and Mrs John Armstead of Crawford in the city yesterday. Mrs H C Tuck of Bishop spends the day here. Mrs W H Hansford of Maxeys visits her mother on the Boulevard. Essie Mitchell from Griffin leads the One Room country school at the Normal. Mr and Mrs W W Hilley announce the birth of a daughter. Marie Pitner leaves Friday for Elberton to visit Hilda Meadow. G L Carson of Commerce in the city yesterday. Friends of Mrs L F Gaines glad to hear of recovery after illness. Newman Lasser of Atlanta in the city. Etta Parke of Atlanta, guest of Lucy Jinton, returns home. Mrs John A Darwin returns from Shelby NC where her father has been ill. A reader-signup note offers Uncle Remus and the Athens Banner for $2.50.
Henrietta Crosman stars in The Real Thing at the Colonial on February 29 a modern comedy about marital discontent and the diplomat wife. Critics praised Crosman and the play for its wit and practical look at love attention and domestic life.
J S Donahue of South Haven Michigan, a civil war captain and lighthouse keeper, credits Electric Bitters with saving him from wrecks and easing kidney trouble and chills. He says the remedy improved his sight and digestion and that he, at seventy, feels fine. Sold at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons for 50 cents.
Springfield Illinois reports show striking relief from bloating gas headaches and breathlessness after using Root Juice. Mrs Sarah Collins of Springfield says she used three bottles and now feels healthier. the medicine is sold at H R Palmer and Sons drug store with locals also reporting benefits.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell founder and chief scout of the British Boy Scouts will be greeted with elaborate arrangements upon arrival from Kingston Jamaica aboard the Arcadian. The piece notes a strong public interest and pledged reception planned by local organizers. A separate ad promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee and Rexall Store endorsement.
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