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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
12
A new organization of seniors and juniors at Boys High School plans to form a college style fraternity. Charter members named include Frank Adair John Morris Marshal Lane Clarence Bell Frank Tidwell and Alton Irby.
Mrs Harry Harman and Mrs Dean of Illinois are honored guests as informal card party hosts. Merritts Avenue home will feature American Beauty roses and jonquils, with attendees including Ottley Sciple Hunnicutt Bloomfeld Chessley Howard Ruden Nash Broyles Weldon Park Hayey Nutting Mobley Wood.
Marguerite Scully hosted a ping pong party at her Highland Avenue home last evening with many guests including Miss Pratt Miss Wilder of Louisville Miss Mermil and numerous others from Fort McPherson and Atlanta A violet themed tea followed with decorative violets on the tables and place cards while Dr William Powell of Thomassville was guest of honor Also present were Misses Wesley Margaret Mitchell and Messrs Evalyn Harris N G Murphy John Allen and Walton Wall of Elberton.
The Kappe Omega Sigma Society held a banquet at the Aragon last night with mine members present, enjoying a very jolly and festive occasion.
A local bazaar unfolds with delicious refreshments and assistance from several ladies under Mrs. Cooney. The event starts at 10 o'clock this morning and aims for a successful outcome.
The O. Ms. Club entertained Miss Lilian Harris yesterday morning with a guessing game won by Miss Nell O'Donnelly and consolation prize to Miss Helen Jefferson. Laurel Circle of Eine's Daughters plans a bazaar at 38 Whitehall Street to benefit the Hospital for Incurables, with music and meals, tonight and tomorrow. Several society members and visitors are listed, with postponements and upcoming weddings and receptions across Sparta and Atlanta, including a June affair at Fort McPherson hosted by Major and Mrs A B Scott.
Bazaar at the residence of Mrs R L Cooney 43 Capital avenue today to aid the Home for the Friendless with many fine items on sale including tapestries table covers cushions and smaller articles described as very interesting and valuable pieces.
The New England Woman's Press Club plans to send delegates to the biennial meeting of women's clubs and backs admitting colored women to the General Federation. The piece contrasts sympathetic actions with the idea of integrating white clubs, urging support for the Colored Federation of Women's Clubs and cautioning against mixed-race membership within white organizations. It cites a prior incident at the Cotton States Exposition. The author argues true progress lies in empowering colored institutions rather than forcing integration.
Miss Lee Morrall of Edgefield visits her sister Mrs P A Erwin at 381 Spring Street while Miss Ann Burkart leaves for Charleston. Numerous locals depart for Philadelphia, Richmond, Seattle, Charleston, and New York. Cards, entertainments, and a cake walk planned at Kings Daughters sale at 38 Whitehall Street.
Star Irwin, famed Broadway comedian, appears Saturday in The Widow Jones at the Grand with a strong company. James K Hackett headlines Don Cesar's Return at the Grand on April, while Exton Musical Comedy Company debuts with A Trip to Chinatown, hailed by trade notices for its lively verse and packed houses.
Rev George H Mack, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, has returned from Tennessee where he toured to promote the new Atlanta church. He reports encouragement and bright prospects and will preach Sunday at 11 in the Young Men's Christian Association hall. Plans for church work will likely be discussed.
F D Reynolds of Mansfield Ohio recalls his boy suffering croup at night and then improving after using One Minute Cough Cure. The product is advertised as fast acting for coughs croup grip asthma and bronchitis.
Georgians expect a large audience as Tom Watson agrees to deliver an address in Atlanta under Henry Grady Debating Club auspices. Date and venue to be announced. Payne and Suttles coordinated the invitation and pledge to secure the city’s best auditorium for the event.
Secretary of State Phillip Cook recorded a 400000 dollar fifty year five percent gold bond issue by the Hawkinsville and Florida Southern Railway Company. The line runs 44 miles from Pitts in Worth county to Hawkinsville. Incorporators include B Lowe J W Pope A B Steele J English George H Parrott BE R Jen Frank G Lake and others.
Mor Thornton, resident manager of the Maryland Casualty Co in Baltimore, declares his candidacy as Fulton county representative for the personal accident department. He thanks supporters and asks continued favors, noting office at 37 South Pryor Street and Bell phone 1453. Policies issued and claims paid at this office.
A reflective critique traces the persistence of superstition from ancient times to modern vendors who peddle dubious decoctions to credulous people. It denounces the belief in charms and lucky remedies as foolish and notes the dishonesty of sellers who exploit such beliefs for profit.
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