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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1914

Page

11

Mrs Gaines Entertains at Drewry Street Luncheon

Mrs WM Gaines hosted a formal luncheon Saturday at her Drewry Street home in tribute to Mrs G N Howson of Princeton. The table centerpieces featured pink rosebuds and cut flowers. Miss Bastine Gaines assisted. Guests included Westamer FC Thayer J R Thornton G L Howell Roy Jones and others.

Gaines WM Gaines Drewry Street G N Howson Princeton Bastine Gaines Irs Howson Grean Westamer FC Thayer R Thornton G L Howell Roy Jones Raymond Thompson H Hudson G Hewson M Gaines Wiss Gaines

Eleven Babies Helped In Georgia Milk Fund Effort

The Georgia branch of the National Congress of Mothers reports progress in its fifth district campaign to aid eleven babies by supplying milk. Funds contributed support purchases to ensure infant nutrition through the local milk program.

Georgia Iional Congress of Mothers

Weekend dances and a Georgia wedding in Atlanta society

The community enjoyed dances at Druid Hills club Wednesday and Saturday, with dinner dances at Capital City Country Club Thursday and Friday, a tea dance at Druid Hills Saturday, and a Piedmont Driving Club dinner dance Saturday night. Miss White Florence Jordan wed Mr McAllister Gordon on Monday August 3 in Cleveland with Rev FT P Cleveland officiating. the couple will return to Atlanta to reside.

Root Garden Capital City Piedmont O” Geargia Druid Hills Olin Druid Hills Club Piedmont Driving Club Jordan-Gordon Miss White Florence Jordan McAllister Gordon Onda Rey FT P Cleveland Mra Gordon Atlanta

Rochelle couple wed in Savannah ceremony

Friends of Mr Lonnia Ho Pierce and Miss Etta Jackson learned by advice from Savannah that they were married there Thursday. Pierce is with Guy Drug Co. Rochelle residents, including Mrs WB Owens' sister, are proud of the bride. After a Tybee stay they will reside in Rochelle.

Rooks-McDonald Migs Rooks Ben Donald W E Lonnia Ho Pierce Etta Jackson Savannah Pierce Guy Drug Company Miss Jackson WB Owens Rochelle Tybee

Jacobson Backer Engagement Planned in La Grange

Mrs and Mr Jacobson of La Grange announce the engagement of their daughter Jennie to Vir Heyman Backer of New York. Wedding date to be announced later. No cards.

la Grange Mr and Vere Jacobson Jennie Vir Heyman Backer New York

Social items from an early 20th century Newnan paper

A roundup of social visits and travel in Jackson, Houston, Atlanta, and nearby towns. Highlights include Mrs M M OBrien hosting in Newnan, many guests with Mrs Alfred B Buck in New York, multiple trips to Atlantic City Cape May Lake Toxaway and Lake Lithia Springs, and numerous hospitality exchanges involving the Van Halsteats Hunnicutt Holt Powell and other local families.

George K Varden Kentucky Wildara H Schroeder Betty Mount Airy Margaret Anderson Knoxville Tenn Wygs Aimee Hunnicutt Moss Bertha Moore Edith McKenzie Charles F Holt Columbus Marian Powell Milas Evelyn Powell Myre Homer Walliams Griffin Newnan John Z Lawshe WL Stoddart New York Mamie L Pitts Augusta Lass Mount St. Joseph Monte Sano Louis Beck Atlantic City Beck Benjamin L Bugg St Joseph's Washington DC Joseph D Rhodes Rix Stafford Wrighteville Beach Louise Spalding Foster Joseph Stewart Athena

Georgia Lifts Meat Embargo With McCord Law

The Atlanta city council passed the McCord meat law ending an embargo on farm raised meat. It allows farmers to slaughter on their premises with city or county inspection and requires railroad certificates and double health inspections upon arrival in Atlanta. The measure aims to lower meat prices and aid Georgia farmers by reducing dependence on distant packers.

Georgia Atlanta West Councilman McCord Board of Health Haden Georgia Chamber Georgia Farmer The Health Board Bss Vwecorda City Health Board Kennedy City Phoele

Stand On Parcel Post Explained By Hardwick Card

Congressman T W Hardwick, candidate for the United States Senate, replies to Governor Slaton’s card, insisting his position on parcel post remains unchanged. He challenges Slaton to state his stance on distance charges and weight limits, and vows to debate publicly on August 10 in Atlanta.

T W Hardwick United States Senate Slaton Staten Atlanta

Death of Col Jones closes city court in Greenville

The death of Colonel J A Jones last week caused an adjournment of the city court of Greenville. He was a prominent lawyer, brother of Judge W oR Jones, held in high esteem in Meriwether, and his loss is reported as great to the county.

Greenville J A Jones Jones Revill Colonel Jones W Or Jones Meriwether

Perry says war will not hurt exposition

Commissioner George H. Perry of the Panama Pacific Exposition Exploitation Department states the European war will minimally affect the exposition. Only three of thirty seven nations building on the grounds show any impact, with France and Italy signaling no change. attendance may fall from Europe but rise from North and South America, and crop prices could improve.

W Dare George H. Perry Ferry France Italy Perry Europe North South America

Policeman Thompson Might Retire On Pension

City council supported a pension report for DI Thompson of the police department granting an allowance of 45 dollars a month, half his current salary. Known at city hall as Daddy Thompson, he is one of the department’s oldest officers, recently ill but now back on duty daily. The pension resolution goes to the aldermanic board for final action.

Council Yeaterday Pension Committee DI Thompson Police Department Mr Thompson City Hall Daddy Thompson Aldermanic Board

Campbell Court Convenes in Fairburn Georgia

Campbell superior court met in regular session at oclock this morning with S Reid judge of the Stone Mountain circuit presiding. An unusually large crowd attended as J C Watking of Palmetto was elected foreman of the grand jury. In his charge to the grand jury, the judge congratulated the county on being free from serious crime. Swift Company’s fresh beef prices in Atlanta for the week ending August 1 averaged 11.06 cents per pound.

Campbell Court Fairburn Ga Campbell Superior Court S Reid Stone Mountain JC. Watking Palmetto Weta Swift Company Atlanta

Missing Atlanta heir sought in $50000 estate case

Milton Bentley, allegedly the heir to a $50 000 Baltimore estate left by his late mother Elizabeth Bauman, vanished after receiving a postcard from Atlanta dated two years ago. Attorney George W Cameron in Baltimore, Bartley, and Atlanta Chief Beavers seek Bentley, who may use the alias Milton Brown, as the hunt continues in Georgia.

Atlanta Milton Bentley Elizabeth Bauman Baltimore Sma George W Cameron Bartley Beavers Bentley Wander Just Milton Brown

Hardwick Addresses Floyd County Voters in Floyd Court House

Thomas W Hardwick, candidate for the senate, spoke to a small Floyd County audience at the court house. Introduced by Hon F W Copeland, he drew a supportive reception while contrasting Governor Sinton’s record with his own new arguments. The Floyd contest remains between Sinton and Hutchens, supporters say.

Rome Sperial Thomas W Hardwick Senate Floyd County Court House Hon F W Copeland Floyd Sinton Hutchens Hardwick Attrength

Wal, Miss Moody Meet Reportedly Today

Mr Isaac Boyd and Miss Elizabeth Boyd are at the home of Mr and Mrs James Gilbert at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Seventh Street while Wal is scheduled to meet Miss Mary Helen Moody today.

Wot Forbes All Fortes Bonn ¢ Mexde Connecticut Beach Carman Forbes Jacksonville Bla Terome Jones Borden Wheeler Springs Mary Feebeck White Sulphur Springs Hal County Hugh Wehee Jessie Mehea Nes Helen McCarty Lake Toriwar NC Wal Mary Helen Moody Isaac Boyd Elizabeth Boyd James Gilbert Piedmont Avenue Seventh Street

Pimples and Blackheads Cure Credited to Cuticura

Sara ED Richards of 327 Dabney Ave Vicksburg recalls years of pimples and red heads. After trying medicines and treatments with little relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She reports complete cure and credits the products for restoring her skin.

Dabney Ave Vicksburg Blair Sara, ED Richards

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