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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1913

Page

16

Club Women Hold Important Meeting Informal Socials Noted

The Woman's edition of The Constitution will meet at 11 o'clock with central committee and all supporters urged to attend. Out of town club women Miss Mildred Borden of North Carolina and Miss Benham of St Louis are guests. Mrs Jack Thiesen will host tea, and several bridge events honor visiting guests including Miss Nora Belle Rosser and Miss Borden. A recent tea hosted by Mrs Burton Smith drew mothers and daughters, with poems read by Mrs Merrill Hutchinson before departures for Germany.

Central Committee Miss Borden Mildred Borden North Carolina Passie May Ottley Miss Benham St. Louis Marjorie Brown Jack Thiesen Carolyn King Bridge Nora Belle Rosser Benham Josephine McClelland Hildred Burton Smith Pasaie May Ottley Burton Smith Mitchell Ohio Edward T. Brown John B. Gordon Sildreth Burton Smith Lowell Merill Hutchinson Dr. Hutchinson Germany Misa Burton Smith Gordon Mrs. Brown

Social items recount Atlanta visitors and weddings

Social column notes numerous out of town guests and locals visiting or returning home. Names include Mrs. W C Jarnagin Miss Erskine Jarnagin Mrs Stewart Phinizy Mr and Mrs W B Cogburn A L Cogburn Mrs H D Smith Kathleen Edmundson Rev J T Edmundson Miss Fannie Jones Lamb Eunice Mildred Edmundson Ann Johnston and many others. Attending Edmundson Townsend wedding are multiple guests from Wilmington Goldsboro Statesboro and Tampa. Several residents travel to New York Boston England and Florida for visits events and grand opera week in Atlanta.

W. C. Jarnagin Erskine Jarnagin Wilmington N. C Stewart Phinizy Augusta A. P. Coles H. D. Smith New Orleans Kathleen Edmundson J. T. Edmundson Decatur Edmundson-Townsend Fannie Jones Lamb N.C Eunice Mildred Edmundson Goldsboro Ann Johnston Statesboro

Savannah Week Visit Notes and Society Events

Their aunt Mrs C Ki Ayer has come to Savannah for the week and will return next week to continue visiting Mrs Ayer. Mildred Camp of Newnan visits Mrs McMasters on Adam Street in Decatur. Miss Bessie Bottom returns from a three months’ visit in Norfolk and New York. Mrs Lloyd Parks will entertain her bridge club Thursday. Mrs Alten Miles of Charleston will visit Mrs B M Boykin for grand opera. Dr Phelps of Boston, medical director of the Columbia National Life Insurance, is at the Georgian Terrace. Mrs LY Gage, lingering illness, is improving. Swift & Co sell fresh beef in Atlanta for week ending April 6 at about 11.11 cents per pound.

Roberta Moran Margaret Murphy Augusta Allison Green Montgomery Fender Valdosta Duncan Shumake Decatur Elizabeth Mack South Carolina Manning Goldsmith Agnes Gibbs Florida Mra. C. Ki. Ayer Savannah Mra. Ayer Bessie Bottom Norfolk New York Lloyd Parks Bridge Club Dr. Phelps Boston Columbia National Life Insurance Company Georgian Terrace

Will of former governor Northen probated in common form

The will dated April 20, 1904 of ex governor William J. Northen was probated yesterday afternoon in the office of Ordnary John R. Wil kinson. Annie B. Northen is named executrix and the estate is kept intact for Mrs. Marta M. Northen during her lifetime. Furniture library and manuscripts go to Annie B. Northen. Remainder to Annie and three grandchildren William J. Northen Jr Ruth Northen and George T. Northen with George receiving the gold watch and chain.

William J. Northen Ordnary John R. Wilkinson Sciencer R. Atkinson George M. Traylor Walker Dawson Sruet Marta M. Northen Annie B. Northen Annie B. Worthen William J. Northen, Jr Ruth Northen George T. Northen Annie B. Nerthen

United Prayer Sought to Save Baron Yun in Korea

Southern states ministers urge united prayer to aid Baron T. H. Yun, Emory graduate and Korean official turned missionary, who faces a six year prison term on alleged false charges in Seoul. His case involves a disputed confession, family hardships, and appeals by Ed F. Cook and The Christian Advocate to mobilize public sentiment for his release by Japan.

T. H. Yun Emory College Seoul Korea Baron Yun Emory United States Warren A. Candler Ed. F. Cook Nashville Mission Board Southern Methodist Church Christian Advocate Southern Methodist Japan

Costly English villa furnishings sold at auction

The Italian villa of James W English Jr at 468 Peachtree Street drew hundreds for an auction. Estimated at 11000 dollars, total receipts looked to be about half as buyers hesitated. Antique mahogany pieces dominated bidding with a four poster bed selling for 90 dollars and related items to various buyers. Persian rugs and a French Wilton also changed hands along with tapestries and lamps.

James W. English, Jr Peachtree Street B. Bernard Porter Langston B. M. Swift James Ellis Englier Court Gordon Kiser Engish O. B. Odell Axminster D. N. McCullough J. Lee Barnes Beckham Manson Mra. Hallmark M. L. Berger

Requisition Issued for Luther J Glenn in Texas Case

Governor Brown has issued requisition papers for Luther J Glenn, jailed in Houston on adultery and abandonment warrants from his wife. Detective B B Haslett will return him to Atlanta within two days for immediate trial. Mrs Glenn, in Atlanta since Saturday, stays at 107 Piedmont Ave, Moultrie Ga.

Brown Texas Luther J. Glenn Houston B. B. Haslett Colquit Georgia Glenn Haslett Atlanta Piedmont Avenue

Georgia Oyster Reefs Worth Millions If Protected

Georgia's oyster reefs stretch 260 miles from St Marys to Savannah and state Game Warden Mercer says they are worth at least 5 million dollars annually to the people. He urges five protections including a multi year harvest ban, dredge prohibition, shell replacement, constant patrols, and a licensing system to prevent theft and destruction.

Georgia Mercer St. Mary's Savannah River Union Esa Mercer Rhode Island Department of Game State Department South Georgia Savannah St. Mary's River

Orme Estate Left to Widow in 1897 Will

The will of Joseph T. Orme probated yesterday awards all valued estate to widow Mary Ashley Orme. Executor named is A. J. Orme. Dated April 16, 1897. At death March 20, Orme was a prominent Atlanta banker and rail executive.

Joseph T. Orme Mary Ashley Orme A. J. Orme A. Bancker P. Catley P. A Hill Orme Atlanta Lowry National Bank Georgia Railway and Electric Company

Georgia Adjutant Praised by Mills for Georgia Guard

A. L. Mills, brigadier general of the Washington military staff, commends Georgia adjutant general Joseph Van Holt Nash. Mills says Captain James M. Kimbrough reported Georgia state troops in splendid condition under Nash’s leadership and wishes Nash a long tenure to continue benefiting Georgia’s guard.

Georgia Joseph van Holt Nash A. L. Mills Washington, D. C Mills General Nash James M. Kimbrough Kimbrough General Mills Guard of

Reception in Honor of Departing Pastor

Universalist church Dean fund held a reception yesterday afternoon for Rev. E Dean Ellenwood the retiring pastor who soon leaves for Elgin Illinois and Rev J Line from Kansas attended the farewell gathering honoring the pastor after whom the society was named.

Dean Fund the Universalist Church E. Dean Ellenwood Elgin Ana Ttey G. J. Line Kansas

Peach Crop Damaged Across Georgia by Nearly Half

State Entomologist Worsham places overall peach damage at about 40 percent, with northern Georgia seeing up to 75 percent loss, central regions around 50 percent, and southern areas minimally affected. The estimate reflects likely this year's output.

Georgia Worsham North

Seaboard train wreck injures several near Dixiana

Seaboard Air Line train No. 66 bound for New York from Jacksonville was wrecked this morning at Dixiana five miles south of Columbia. Two reported hurt. Three cars derailed. Expressman J A Wilson of Jacksonville may be fatally hurt and Flagman HL Jau don of Savannah badly bruised. The train carried only express.

Jacksonville Fla Seaboard Air Line New York Dixiana Columbia J. A. Wilson HL. Jaudon Savannah

Preservation meeting on Georgia records in governor’s office

A plan to preserve Georgia’s historical records will be discussed at a 11 40 AM meeting in the governor’s office with Governor Joseph M. Brown Governor elect John M Slaton Adjutant General Joseph Van Holt Nash Pension Commissioner Lindsey and Lucian S Knight Knight was appointed to collect and organize valuable state records. The adjutant general has gathered scattered records and secured files and safes to protect them. The legislature will be asked for an appropriation to fund preservation.

Georgia Joseph M. Brown John M. Slaton Joseph van Holt Nash Lindsey Lucian S. Knight Adjutant General

Case of Mrs White slated for Thursday

Mrs Ella Harriman White faces a criminal division hearing on a charge that she fleeced Crescent pharmacy owner Dr J F Turner of 32 200 by claiming ownership of valuable Inman Park real estate An earlier broader indictment about posing as Kentucky heiress has been narrowed The prosecution may request a county physician exam if postponement is claimed again and the case proceeds this week

Ella Harriman White J. FE. Turner Crescent Pharmacy McDaniel Street Inman Park Superior Court White Olile White Imperial Hotels

Splendid Spring Tonic At Small Cost from Martyns Drug Journal

A historic tonic recipe claims to restore vitality by dissolving kardene in alcohol and sugar then diluting with hot water to a quart. A tablespoonful before meals is said to improve liver function, blood clarity, and overall vigor, with benefits for complexion and health.

Martyn Drug Journal Marvelius Samail

Advertising a Store Personality Behind the Goods

The piece argues a shop’s character matters more than location, noting customers trust friendly treatment and quality goods. It urges giving local advertising a chance to draw readers to the down the street store.

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