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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
4
SPRING house-cleaning in gloves to clear away odds and ends. Includes 16-button chamionettes 49c gray white natural, 16-button isle 49c white black pongee, 16-button silk 49c black brown tan pongee, short silk gloves 49c newest shades. About all sizes mostly small. sale at 9:30 p.m.. left isle.
CLEARAWAY of numerous short lengths. All plain silk chiffons and nets in black white and colors. Lengths from a fraction to 2 yards. Prices from 59c to 75c. Also $1.50 Silk and Wool Poplins at 79c in tan brown cherry red pink cream bella and light blue 40 inches.
The ad advertises silk foulards priced at 69 cents and one dollar, offering the entire stock of silk foulards in new spring designs on the main floor left, emphasizing high quality that resists showers.
A Grand Opera Recital offers interpretive readings of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci read and explained, to be played on the $500 Grafonola Grand. The event aims to familiarize attendees with the operas as they will be produced in May, with ample seating and comfortable arrangements. Today at 4 o'clock in Grafonola Hall on the Third Floor.
Lovely white flouncings for summer frocks in crepe or neige with self embroidery. All white, 45 inches wide. Priced at 59c, offering charming possibilities for smart dress designs.
Soft muds bewitchingly embroidered in Carrickmacross Baby Irish and Flat Venise designs. All white. 27 inches wide. Two and three yards for the usual price of one. Hurry to order. come early. Laces Main Floor Right.
In New York the buyer offers these regular 1.25 house dresses at 98c for Friday and Saturday only while she is away returning Monday. Styles include a blue percale with sailor collar, a black and white gingham with blue accents, a blue and white checked gingham with roll front, and a striped percale with embroidery. Also a small lot of 1.25 and 1.50 crepe and Cathie kimonos in straight and empire styles on Second Floor.
Atlanta leaders dominate Georgia Sunday School association crystallizing influence with 17 posts. Fulton County pledges rise to 1500 while Bibb trails at 550. 120 Georgians to attend the Chicago international in June. Banner counties honored for progress including Henry, Spalding, Ware. Next convention location to be decided by executive committee.
The Knights of Honor grand lodge met at Kimball and elected two year officers including grand dictator B. Ruston of Glenville and grand vice dictator R. S. Ozborn of Hapeville. Supreme dictator H. C. Wood of New York visited, with Erol R. Johnston as supreme vice dictator. Wood planned trips to Columbia South Carolina and lodges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The order is described as the oldest national fraternal group.
The Retail Credit company held a house warming in the Healey building yesterday. About 200 friends attended including many ladies. Caton Woolford served as president along with T. G. Woolford secretary and treasurer and W. C. Will vice president. Officers welcomed guests and refreshments were served.
A secret conference between First Methodist stewards and Pastor Rev H M Dubose focused on the church stance toward locker clubs. Dubose stated no change in his view and affirmed opposition, while stewards refused to reveal details of the two hour meeting.
A long recruitment pitch announces a statewide prize campaign with thirteen automobiles headlining awards. Nomination is free and open to residents, with entry via name submission or calls to The Constitution contest department. Grand prizes include an Oakland 6-60 seven passenger, a Velie 4-25 touring car, and nine district Overland 79T touring cars. simple rules promise equal chances and broad participation.
Dr. W B Summerrall superintendent of Grady Hospital spoke to the ad men at their weekly luncheon about the need for a larger Grady Hospital. He received complete assurance of the ad men’s support for the bond issue.
Atlanta audiences will see Mlaw Erlanger and Harrison Grey in Edward MacBlauch's Oriental drama Klamet with Otis Skinner as the beggar Hays for four nights debuting Monday. A matinee is planned Wednesday as the production, praised in eastern cities, aims to be the year's dramatic event. The 100-member company includes George Gaul and Grace Hampton among others. Seats are on sale. Concurrently, white slave pictures Smashing the Vice Trust draw crowds with sensational content and a two hour show featuring District Attorney Whitman in raids on vice districts.
Keith Vaudeville presents four final performances at Forsyth this week ending engagements of a clever vaudeville group. Lou Siman and company deliver The New Persian Garden while Stuart Barnes the singing comedian brings a top act. Jimmie Barry and his partner perform a high quality comedy piece as next week promises Jackson Katie’s She Green Beetle with eight players and lavish scenery.
The Bijou Theatre firm presents four additional performances of Across the Desert a melodrama by stage director Bijouthi Dyke. Eddie Black offers 59 to any patron of the Bijou who attends rehearsals for next week’s performance.
The Grand's current feature Dope draws growing crowds with strong performances. Herman Lieb, noted actor, headlines with a round of Broadway favorites including Laura Nelson Hall. Lieb is praised as a promising young talent by Sir Henry Irving after viewing the vaudeville version. Showtimes are 3 and 8:30 p.m. daily.
Mrs Sallie Hardwick Hines died yesterday at 41 West Cain street after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Colonel Robert A. Hardwick of Kentucky and widow of Captain Randolph Hines of ColumbusGeorgia. Funeral Friday April 17, 1914 at 3 10 PM from J M Patterson Son chapel with Rev W R Hendrix officiating. Interment in Columbus after services. body in Oakland vault until then.
The Supreme Court of Georgia affirms judgments from multiple counties including Rome, Camden, Fulton, and Tattnall. Attorneys Dewn, Dean, Hunt, Brewer, Edwards, Davis, Myers, and others appear in error proceedings and appellate reviews. The record references various manufacturing, hotel, and railway entities, with citations to superior court rulings and four courts of appeal notes.
The residence of Dr. Th. Askew in Nashville was destroyed by a fire late last night. Total loss estimated around 3900 dollars, insured.
Henry Teal aged 35 died this morning after an illness. He left behind many relatives in Talbot County. The interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
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