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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1919

Page

3

Society at East Lake and Angle hotel hosts dinners

Regular mid week dinner to be held at the East Lake Country Club on Wednesday evening with terrace lake views weather permitting. Dinner parties hosted by Fred Stone and Gordon Thomas Jr. Reeves Ford announces the marriage of Ruth Reeves to James Por of Ser Eton Ky. Rev JG Brieker officiating August 2. Roof garden entertaining at Angley Hotel with guests including H P Delaperrierie.

East Lake Country Club Atlanta Athletic Club Ast 36 Fred Stone Gordon Thomas, Jr Ansley Roof Garden Angley Hotel

Beauty Treatment Promises Soft White Skin For Women

An advertisement touts the Black and White Beauty Treatment to remove blemishes and tan, claiming a soft velvety complexion. The kit includes Ointment and Soap, sold for 25 cents per package, with postpaid mail order from Memphis Tennessee and free samples upon request.

Axel Memphis Tenn

Local Officials Wed as Paris Wedding Date Is Announced

Dr Claude A Smith city official wed Rosa Lee Ellis f ceremony at bride aunt s home 819 North Boulevard Dr Henry Alford Porter officiated and Smith to take two week vacation Flora McDonald Bewick to wed General Wallace Wright of British Army on August 9 in Paris announced by Miss Bewick s aunt Miss Witten through telegram from the bride s mother Mrs DonnellyMersi

S Ellis Smith Claude A. Smith City Bace Flologiat Rosa Lee Ellis Henry Alford Porter Second Baptist Church E. Lee North Boulevard Smith Je Dow Vacaton Bewick-Wright Flora McDonald Bewick Wallace Wright Paris Bewick Miss Witten Cibléeram P Donnelly Miss Rewick France

Funeral for Mrs Nellie Peters Black Today

The funeral of Mrs Nellie Peters Black president of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church this afternoon. Interment at Oakland Cemetery. Acting pallbearers include Vestrymen of All Saints and named local officials. A meeting of federation leaders is set for Wednesday noon at the Georgian Terrace hotel to act on her death. Notice to Women announces the president's death.

Nellie Peters Black Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs All Saints Episcopal Church W. W. Memminger Oakland Cemetery All Saints W. H. Rhett C. T. Brockett H. L Cobb A. H. Stearns Linthicum W. &. Preacott Horton Mathewson EA. Mater H. A. Coles J. C. Willams Mrs. Black Atlanta J. E. Hagen Montezuma Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs Federation Georgian Terrace T.I. Stevens Federated Club Women Fifth District

Awarded D. S. Cross for Distinguished Service Cross

Washington announces that August 5 awards go to Bupier Ray Williams of Lexington NC and Private William Wood of Greer DC for the Distinguished Service Cross in recognition of their valor.

D. S

And So They Were Married Chapter Brief

In a 1919 Constitution excerpt Scott finds Ruth at her mother's bedside sobbing. He lifts her, comforts her, and questions life while Ruth laments not understanding her mother amid her fear of change.

Scott Ruth Bobby

Power of Money Overshadows Ruth after Mother's Death

Ruth endures a painful morning as her wealthy Uncle David and Aunt Winifred arrive to oversee Bobby. Aunt Winifred pushes practical choices, forcing Ruth to confront finances, responsibility, and looming changes while grapple with grief, family duty, and Scott’s and Martha’s fate.

Ruth David Winifred Aunt Winifred Scott Martha Bobby Alice Mrs. Rowland Rath Ua We Otested Capitol

England's River Pageant Ends Peace Celebration Amid Thames Festivities

London August 5 crowds along the Thames watched a vast river pageant led by the royal barge with the King Queen and Prince of Wales. More than 150 boats filled the river as spectators packed bridges embankments and rooftops. The event honored naval service mercantile marine and maritime resources aiding national defense with decoy ships and Women’s Royal Naval Service units added to the procession.

London Thames England Prince of Wales Great Britain Tower Bridge London Bridge Woman's Royal Naval Service Chelsea Pliry

Mrs Black’s Last Message Tell Everybody I Love Them

Nellie Peters Black of Atlanta, a longtime civic leader, died after a life of service. She organized Atlanta’s first charities, led Georgia Federation Women, and advised on education, health, and women’s rights. Her parting wish was simple: tell everybody I love them.

Isma Dooly Nellie Peters Black Atlanta Hera North Georgia Federated Club Women of Agricultural State Department of Agriculture Woman’s Extension Department Georgia College of Agriculture Federated Club Souis The George College of Agriculture J. J.brown Georgia Federation Convention

Solons Entranced by Atlanta Chamber's Grand Assembly

Atlanta chamber hosted Georgia lawmakers with lake side greens and aquatic feats. The luncheon featured a basket dinner, watermelon cutting, and diving displays by Atlanta Athletic Club members. A big August 29 picnic at Lake Rond was discussed.

Honda Butchers’ Association Chamber of Commerce Wilson National Congress Dorasy Georgia General Assembly Key Lake Rond East Leake Country Club Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Genera Assembly of Georgia Capitol Georgia Atlanta Athletic Club Atlanta

Atlanta Ad Men Meet Here Thursday Luncheon Held

The Atlanta Advertising Club plans a meeting and luncheon tomorrow at the New Kimball Hotel from 12:30 to 2 pm. Officials including President Waiters, Secretary Chalmera, and Julian V. Boehm urge all city ad men to attend as they discuss the fall convention in New Orleans and promote Atlanta.

Atlanta Advertising Club Kimbili New Orleans Crescent City Atelanta Fred Peter Py Uita Ltberg Waiters Charles Chalmera Julian V. Boehm

DORSEY ASKS RETURN OF ESCAPED CONVICT

Governor Dorsey on Tuesday asked New York to return Lewis Pitts also known as Trusses Flits an escaped inmate who fled Bibb County jail after serving part of a 12 year sentence for burglary. Pitts was captured in New York City after eluding authorities since his escape.

Dorsey New York Lewis Pitts New York City Eving Bibb County Pitts

Government war era port charges report sparks rebalance

A government board hearings disclose wartime berthing fees in New York Harbor rose to as much as 500 dollars a day from prewar 60 to 80 dollars. Owners and lessees cited a widespread practice of charging maximum possible rates while a broader study recommends standardizing charges and facilities to ease burdens on business and buyers.

Washington Nowa Bush Terminal New York Shoosing Board

Calotab promise of quick liver cleansing advert

An old time faulty ad touts Calotabs as a perfect nightly liver cleanse. It claims no taste or unpleasant effects and promises a morning glow, urging readers to ask their druggist for original sealed packs priced five cents.

Nater

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound praised by Mitchell mother

Mrs. Fhar l Monyhan of Mitchell credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with easing neuralgia and improving health during pregnancy and after childbirth. She reports three bottles relieved neuralgia and enabled her to perform housework as her baby weighed seven months and 16 pounds. The ad touts the medicine as essential for maternal health and cites many testimonials received by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts.

Mitchel Ind Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Fpharl Monyhan Mitchell Lydia I Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn

Showers For Today Forecast Misread Across Georgia

Forecaster predicted showers for Tuesday but skies stayed mostly clear. The day proved favorable for rain in Georgia with Atlanta cooler than many major cities. Reports note cooler conditions across the cotton belt and nearby Alabama.

Georgia Atlanta Cotton Belt Alabama

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