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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1911

Page

9

Many Society Events Mark Early Spring in Atlanta

A busy schedule features Mrs W J Blalock hosting a reception for Mrs Maude Beresford Keene on Piedmont Avenue, Mrs Emmons being toasted at several gatherings, Miss Emmons to wed Mr Marshal Clarke Johnson on the 26th, and multiple teas luncheons and bridge parties. An Easter egg hunt was postponed due to weather as delegates gather for a Woman's Missionary Union session, with the Atlanta Chapter DAR celebrating its 20th birthday with an informal reception on April 13 from 4 to 6.

Keene W. J. Blalock Piedmont Avenue Maude Beresford Keene Miss Emmons Ethelyn Emmons Mr. Marshal Clarke Johnson Elizabeth Rawson Margaret Thomas Ralph Ragan Ms. Johnson Woman's Missionary Union Westminister Church Estelle Richard Bethany Lidwell L. N. Sutton Buford A. A. Guinn Conyers B. T. Still Covington J. G. Patton Decatur Charles Hawkins O'Brien Griffin Elizabeth Voss Lawrenceville Mildred Marbut Lithonia Farrar Copeland Atlanta 1. AR

Marriage of Miss Martha Stanfield and Mr Peter M Brooks

Large crowd attended the Macon wedding on Winn Street as Miss Martha Stanfield wed Mr Peter M Brooks in a quiet ceremony officiated by Dr. Lansing Burrows. Guests from Macon and Portsmouth joined relatives for a two course luncheon and a Central tram departure for a belated honeymoon.

Martha Stanfield Peter M. Brooks Macon Winn Street Henry Stanfield Bowers J. Clark Lansing Burrows Melva Clarke Martha Lela Stanfiald Mary Bowers Naomi Wright Washington New York W. S. Brooks

Palermo cap blends Italian flair with spring fashion

Daily fashion hints describe the Palermo cap as a spring style inspired by Italian headwear. It drapes over a form, suits automobile and outdoor looks, and pairs with many outfits. Colors range beyond blues and yellows, with warm hues and tassels for contrast.

Marie Montaigne Palermo Italy Dreas

Dreamy Atlanta house shown with artful gardens and blue decor

Interiors feature French blue and mahogany in living spaces with dogwood branches and wild azalea arrangements. Notables attended in elegant gowns while Miss Adair and Miss Clarke hosted guests. A later dinner honors United States Senator Terrell and the Ten Club at Piedmont Driving Club with a formal program and notable invitees.

Adair Misa Clarke Harriet Orr Miss Adair Miss Clarke Misa Orr McWhorter Milner Lawrence Halkey Bates Black Evalyn Green Myra Clarke Scott Jessie Thompson Samuel Bona San Diego Cal Julian Field Joseph Hilsman Harry Chamberlin Sarah Bell Nat Laura Ansley

Freshen Home with Cut Glass and Silverware Selection

Its the season to replenish your supply of cut glass and silverware for the household. A complete assortment includes silver flatware and hollowware as well as Sheffield plate offered by Charles W. Crankshaw at the Atlanta National Bank Building.

Sheffield Charles W. Crankshaw Atlanta National Bank Building

April Meetings At First Methodist And Community Groups

A series of April meetings is planned at the First Methodist church. A Friday afternoon children's service is set for 4 o'clock. Atlanta Chapter No 57 U S will meet Friday the 14th at 8 in the Masonic Temple, work in the degrees. Ladies' Memorial Association gathers at Carnegie Library Friday morning at 7 and plans Memorial Day carriage lists. Georgia Libby Circle meets today at 2 pm at Mrs. Melton 186 Rawson Street, with trips to Washington or Whitesburg, Ga. Mr Grover Starnes visits Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs P G Turner is improving after illness. Mrs D J Ray will visit her daughter in Douglas, Ga., early next week. Mr and Mrs Matt Briggs of Valdosta will spend summer in Atlanta. Mrs B G Merry hosted the I S E Club of West End yesterday. Mrs Clarence Johnson invites 50 ladies to tea with Mrs Frances Mackaulley of Nashville tomorrow. Mrs Marion Reynolds of Augusta is visiting Mrs Claud Shewmake.

First Methodist Church Atlanta U. S Masonic Temple Grover Starnes Jacksonville Fla. A P. G Turner D. J. Ray Douglas Ga John Mathews Matt Briggs Valdosta B. G. Merry West End Clarence Johnson Frances Macauley Nashville Marion Reynolds Augusta Claud Shewmake

Social items parade visitors and upcoming weddings in Atlanta

The column lists numerous guests and arrivals in Atlanta social circles including Miss Rebecca Hill visiting her grandmother Mrs Susap Hill, Mrs J W McArthur purchasing 387 Gordon Street West End, Nellie Stewart attending a house party in Alabama, and many other visitors from Ontario Tennessee and California plus upcoming Robinson Baker wedding. It notes travel plans and hostesses among Atlanta families.

Rebecca Hill Calhoun Hil Newnan Susap Hill J. W. McArthur Boyd Perry Gordon Street West Eind Thomas W. McArthur Nellie Kiser Stewart Alabama Fea Lee Milter Maude Beresford Keene Sarnia Ontario W. J. Biarock Keene Joseph Rhodes HE. D. Crawford New York

Observation and Dining Car to Birmingham on Seaboard Express

The Seaboard fast train departs Atlanta at 4:00 p.m. and arrives in Birmingham at 8:30 p.m. effective April. The notice highlights the quickest Atlanta to Birmingham service and promotes reading the poultry column in today’s issue for chicken fanciers.

Birmingham Seaboard Atlanta

Bradford Bad Man Caught by Enemies Dead in Lawtey

Jacksonville April 13. John Bennett known as the Bradford bad man was found dead on Lawtey main street with multiple bullet wounds. His long criminal record included shootings and assaults. enemies are believed to have ambushed him as he resided in Lawtey this past year.

Jacksonville Fla Jonn Bennett Bradford Lawtey Bennett Ihwas

Hoffs Is Selected By Cotton Mill Men

Boston April 1. Albert Farwell Bemis urged federal departments and textile makers to cooperate as speakers at the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers session. Other speakers included M. Miller Jr of Charlotte and Georges S. Michalis of New York who noted mill improvements to safeguard workers. Miller warned that contract cancellation is an insidious disease needing a care plan and proposed an expert arbitration board for buyer seller disputes. Franklin W. Otts of Brookline was elected president.

Boston Albert Farwell Bemis National Association of Cotton Manufacturers ML. Miller, Jr Charlotte N. C Georges ¥. S. Michalis New York Miller Franklin W.otts Brookline

Taft Considers Democrats for U S District Judge

Washington April 13 President may appoint another Democrat to the United States district bench to fill the seat of William E Brawley of South Carolina who plans to retire. Prominent Democrats discussed the judgeship with the president including former Governor Martin F Ansel and Representative Alten of South Carolina. The president has ignored partisanship in prior selections and may do so again, though no decision on Brawley’s successor has been made.

Washington Part United States District Band William E. Brawley South Carolina Martin F. Ansel Representative Alten Brawley

Four Held for Burglary in Tallapoosa Georgia

Tallapoosa Georgia April 12 Special Karl Davis Joe Stephenson Rowen Lindsey and Quincy Pope were charged with burglarizing G. W. and ee pumiin s store Monday night. They were brought back from Birmingham today and bound over under 600 dollars each at a preliminary hearing. Sheriff Parker took them to jail in Buchanan.

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Miss Flournoy Sue May Flournoy Mary Wescott Miss Barton W. M. Weathers Forsyth Theater Eddie Barton First Presbyterian Church Courtland Street Jan Robinson Emma Bunting Margaret Wil- Hama Hoy Collier Irma Mason Katharine Wyle Emily Jennings Kate Howell Margaret Will- Marne Miss Fortson S. A Mildred Fortson Margaret Northan Virginia Abercrombie Loy Tripp Lida Brown Bogart Mary Traylor Overman Spartanburg Miss Moore Christine Hooper Roberts Helen Thorn Imogene Thorn Aurelia Speer Annie Lee McKenzie Isabel Konrt Julia Dodd Martie Pappenhamer Jennie Hutchins Misa Helen Brown W. C. Humphries Eleventh Street J. C. Young Robyn Young Stanfield Brooks Amoebicus Davis & Freeman Jewelers Whitehall St Rogers Ws Rogers CO Hruhive Ef Giegler Keely- Ziegler Keely Johnson Henry Johnson, Jr Hihiyn Emmons Athletic Club Ruby Williams Clara May Fowler Hattie Deans Vivian Allen Harry Allen Stark Ellen Bank Hood Lula Fowler R. A. Williams George McKee McWilliams Dora Hood Haygood Deans Dobbins Hugh Robinson Young Men's Christian Association Wesley Hirshburg Charlea Stanage R. E. Watson W. H. Hoey B. McCagh Elizabeth Adair Forrest Adair Druid Hills Roline Clarke A. B. Adair Jand Tovery Jali, Dodd Katherine Gordon Elizabeth Gregg Robert Davils Percy Adams Senator Terrell Frederic J. Paxon United States Terrell Ten Club Piedmont Driving Club Marion L. Brittain Karl Marx Charles W. Daniel Tea Club Joseph Terrell Frederic Paxon John F. Purser George Saic John E. Waite Hugh M. Willet Joseph M. Brown Asa G. Candler James H. Nunnally Beaumont Devison Joseph T. Orme Hugh M Dorsey William W. Orr William J. Davis William Russel Owen Wiliam Hurd Hillyer John T. Pendiston Joseph T Bolleman Arthur &. Powell Victor Kringshaber Thomas L. Stokes J. Henry Lumpkin John M. Slaton BH. Armin Mater Victor L. Smith John &. Murphy J. Thompson Wilmer L. Moore Georges Walters Brooks Morgen Mell R. Wilkinson Peachtree St Stoddard Dixie Ladies’ Memorial Association Carnegie Library Georgia Libby The King's Daughters and Sons Continental Congress A. S Crans Whitesburg Biro Deety Dodd Fred & Btewart Co Mrs. Louies Rhea Granddaughter Tennessee Mra Bert Bancker, Jr Misa Elizabeth Wiliams Forrest Avenue David Kirkland J. D. Young Washington, D. C Ocala Fie Nym McCullough Toledo Ohio H. J. Baker Piedmont Mary and Anne Baker Robinson- Baker Emma Robinson Estelle Stewart Archibald Baker William Baker Archibald Blackshear Joseph Kingman Elison Los Angeles, Cal Withur R. McDonald Homer W. Tope D.D Philadelphia Tope Anti-Saloon League of Frank J. Lang Memphis City Rose Lawtey, Fla John Bennett Ito National Association Taft Andrew Jackson Chalmette New Orleans Coffee Co., Ltd New Orleans
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