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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1915

Page

7

Mrs Bacon-Hoffman in Atlanta on Peachtree Road

Mrs Bacon-Hoffman wife of a Paris resident sits in Atlanta at Dr Bratton’s home on Peachtree Road with her mother Mrs Holconsbe and niece Carolyn Tarver of Albany. Details cover her return to Georgia for her mother’s ill health, a note on her late husband DeWitt Clinton Bacon and a wedding at the Mills Brannon home, plus suffrage society updates and social notices from Atlanta society.

Bacon-Hoffman H Bacon-Hoffman Paris Atlanta Dr Bratton Peachtree Road Mra Holconsbe Carolyn Tarver Albany Hoffman Garolyn Holcombe DeWitt Clinton Hacon Georgia Floffman Isolene Campbell

Social items from the University Club and city visitors

The weekly tea dance at the University club drew Mrs JE Lane and her daughter Sarogl of LaGrange. Local gatherings included a roof garden dance at Capital City club with strong attendance. Families and travelers, including the Say brothers, Brown Jr., and W Crouch, plan various trips West and to New York, Atlantic City, Japan, and India. The Miaves Scudder visited Athens, and I C Withern returned from Wrightsville Beach after ten days in Augusta.

JE Lane Sarogl LaGrange Harvey Hill F W Paradise Warcross Athinta Capital City Ana James Manry WF Manry San Francisco Japan India Miaves Scudder Athens Lois Macintyre I C Withern Wrightsville Beach Augusta Ga

English Confident of Victory Says Former Police Matron

Miss Mia Ruth Sanderson of Atlanta, a former police matron, describes her wartime observations in England and Ireland. She witnessed interned Germans on the Isle of Man, hospitals filling public buildings, and a country united by patriotic resolve as Britain and the Allies face the war.

Mia Ruth Sanderson Atlanta England Aragon Miss Sanderson New York City Liverpool Atlantic Tnauve Ahipe L[avernoor Man Rochdale Lancastershire Great Britain Red Cross Mina Sanderson

House Party and Travel Notes From Atlanta Social Scene

A long list of social visits and travels appears, noting Miss Julia Osborne leaving for an extended business trip through Alabama and Florida, Misses Dora Sua and Brownie Anderson returning from a western trip, Master Edward Von Winkle back from Norfolk, and Eloise Gay hosting a spend-the-day event on Juniper Street. The item also mentions Mary Witlia Russell of Marietta, Laura Hoppie of Marietta, Sarah Hansell of Thomasville, and Bhagbeth Silvey visiting Kentucky, with various couples and individuals bound for trips to the mountains of north Georgia, Canada, and other destinations. Additional notes cover engagements, hospitality, and upcoming nuptials, including Vira Margaret Gwen Taylor’s engagement to Henry Clay Bagley and their home plans on Piedmont Avenue.

Julia Osborne Alabama Florida Dora Sua Brownie Anderson Eloise Gay Juniper Street Misa Mary Witlia Russell Marietta Bliss Laura Hoppie Marisetta Misa Sarah Hansell Thomasville Will Gunn Macon Vira Margaret Gwen Taylor Henry Clay Bagley

Three Cornerstones Of School Buildings To Be Placed Today

Three cornerstone layings for new city schools are set for today under Masons and city auspices. Elrarg grand master of Georgia heads ceremonies assisted by past grand masters Shoman H Jeffries George M Napier and Henry Bank. East Atlanta school ceremony at 4 pm led by T M Connally with FA Minor lodge. Milton Avenue at 109 oclock with Dan Green from the board. Lumle Avenue at 12 oclock with Superintendent Landrum Major Robert J Guinn and board members among attendees.

Masons Ealarg Grand Master of Georgia Shoman H . Jeffries George M Napier Henry Bank East Aflanta M Connally FA Minor Lodge Milton Avenue

Dixie Day Postponed at Panama Exposition

San Francisco August 9 Dixie Day at the Panama-Pacific exposition was postponed until next Friday due to the expected arrival of a Southern delegation led by Clarence J. Owens, managing director of the Southern Commercial Congress and past commander of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. The party was set to arrive tomorrow.

San Francisco Dixie San Franciso Clarence J Qvens Southern Commercial Congress Sons of the Confederate Veterans

The Strand Replaces Theda Bara Film With The Plunderer

The Strand Theater substitutes The Plunderer starring Mam Farnum after a delay from the Theda Bara film Lady Audley in Secret. A new print arrives and will be shown Monday and Tuesday August 16 and 17. Dr Rameau will be substituted next with Frederick Perry in the title role praised as a dramatic triumph. Children’s pictures move to the Strand with a weekly Saturday program from 10 to 1 and the Strand orchestra will accompany the show.

Ow York Theda Bara Audley Strand Dr Rameau Frederick Perry Mr Perry William Fox Dr Rameau Williamn Fox Bir Ferry de Hameau Atlanta

Griffin District Fruit Shipments Are Remunerative

Griffin Georgia August 9 special report notes the Griffin district shipped about thirty five carloads of peaches this season excluding drop shipments by express each car held over 500 crates selling at strong prices totaling over forty thousand dollars The article discusses peach growing in Spalding county profits from apples and grapes and renewed interest in peaches as a money making crop based on improved marketing and care practices

Griffin Griffin District Express Spalding County

What to Use and Avoid On Faces That Perspire

Advice on skin care from a historic period urges letting skin breathe and avoid pore clogging creams. It recommends mercolized wax to absorb bacteria and promote a natural, healthy complexion, plus nightly cold cream and gentle washing to reduce wrinkles and refresh the under skin.

Appropriation Bills in House Include Public Building Funds

The house passed an emergency appropriation of 8000 dollars to cover deficiencies in the department of public buildings and grounds. A separate bill authorized 45 dollars for the stenographer who recorded the Russell charges investigation. The session also highlights W T Davidson’s conservative record and Ralph Dorman’s Peabody scholarship award at Nashville's George Peabody College for Teachers.

HOUSE Department of Public Buildings Rich Miller Russell Bienen Court of Appeals W T Moyers Enter Polk W. T. Davidson Davidson Putnam County Ralph Dorman George Peabody College For Nashville State Department of Education Cairota Charles H Thorne Chicago

Extradition Fight Over Heinsius and Prisoner Details

Federal prisoner Hernan Heinsius fights extradition from Atlanta to New Mexico over alleged fraud charges. Governor Harris weighs a New Mexico requisition for money obtained under false pretenses tied to five barrels of liquor never delivered. Hearing adjourned. attorney Sam Boorstein represents Heinsius. Additionally, a Georgia inquiry exonerates Dr Amos Fox regarding Confederate Soldiers Home mismanagement. A separate agricultural order gives 60 days to label bleached flour.

Hernan Heinsius Atlanta Gallup Harris Newexico Hevisius Sam Boorstein Heinsius Clifford Walker

Evangelists Speak at Asheville Bible Conference

Dr J Wilbur Chapman preached two sermons at the Methodist Episcopal South Bible conference near Asheville at Lake Junaluska. The event runs through the week with speakers including Dr H O W DuBose of Avanta and Dr W Tillett, dean of Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tennessee.

DuBose Asheville J Wilbur Chapman Th Bible Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church South Lake Junalaska H OW DuBose Avanta W On Tillett Vanderbilt University Nashville ,Tenn

Griffinites Protest Southern Ry Schedule Change

Secretary Royster and city officials will protest a proposed change by the Southern railway to reroute trains between Fort Valley and McDonough via Griff Griffin. They argue the shift cuts Griffin trade and will hurt the local economy, planning a vigorous protest at the railroad commission in Atlanta tomorrow at 10 o'clock.

Goffin Royster Board of Trade Southern Railway Railroad Commission Atlanta Atl Fort Valley McDonough Columbus Griff Griffin Griffin Tafe

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Milis Brannon Mass Aline Mills J Bruce Brannon, Jr William F Mills Luke Johnson Grace Methodist Church Mrr Mra Brannon Simpson Street Atlanta Eanal Suffrage Association Ansley Hotel Amelia HK. Woodall Harr Kimes Suffrage Quey Stones Alice C Daniels Womans Journal Rebecca C Brannon Mary L McLendon Senate Georgia Womans Suffrage Association Voluéleas Capitel Kate Koch Jess Committee Lucy Stone Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association Kata Koch Silver Lake Francis G Jones Leo P Daly Charles W Wilkins Giise Leo PF Daly Mire G T Curry Billie Aro James Jones Colonian Deb Jones Clyde Shropshire Perce Wood Harry K Lucas Mies Ya Varnell Chattanooga Misa Genevive Marvin Margaret Thomson Virginia Stenard Mina Brock Jeter Mixx Spivey T HW Smith de Gay F Spearman Grady Cannon W P Nicolyon Calhan McDougall A. Riley Ernest Clayton TH. Coole McDaniel Qualey WL McDougall EB Travis C E Tanay H F Wilkes Ho Logan Candler Mrn J L. Campbell East ‘Lake Country Ming Helen Los Angeles Cal Mildred Qobbs Mian Candler Diias Dobbs Marthe Smith Mins Marlon Carmichael Capity West Haltie Crawford Misa Madeline Etellinger Misa Lula Groves Campbell Mia Dobbs Mise Gladys Byrd Mra Madison Milam Cartersvitle Mary and Georgia Rice Tallulah Talluish Falls B. A Joel John C Olmstead Pitahugh Knox J@ Beam Cllr Conella Cunningham Paul Cunningham Woods Owassee Tallulah Lodge Dalay Hart Mra Aayjen Mas Margaret Norcop Miss Burpee Atheny L. B Warnock Flossie Bethune Monroe Mrs Cunningham Silssellen Jenkins Jen Jenkins WB Haden N P Harden Commerce Falls Luther Wood Mra Z M Kenyon Richland George Ades Dra Hilla Presbyterian Church Huth Hutchinson W A Dumas Alexander H Pike Pennsylvania Irma Toland Frances Shilo Dallas Porter Enloge Richard Enlon Nelson Hicks Martha ‘Hutchinson Ruth Hutchinson Mac Hollingrwormn Lucie Farr Wa ‘Dumae Dom Pid McIver My & R Hardaway Walt Couglas Meiver Minses Elewnor Adama Margaret Gay Louise Gay Annie May Jon” Kinefelen Lumpkin Mary Meiver Nellis Meiver Mmmdved Parr Huth Phelps Ante Tetseh Rachel Fite Laura Hutchinson Teles Rosale Parr Hannah Petoch Wea Lucy ‘Valdes Woman's Auxiary Scottish Rights Convalescent Home Eayant van Winkle Georgian Terrace J J Jones Erlanger Catleura Dept. T Base Ten Chelena Market Co Horlick University Club Beuchler Dairy Farm Tvs Bia Edward von Winkle Norfolk, Va Joseph Hall Baltimore Mias Bhagbeth Silvey Kentucky John Gorrigan North Georgus George Weyman McCarty Canada Ottley Harry Hassan Jacksonville Hiss Mary O'Brian Spring Street J C Huff W of Blalocka Greenbrier Margaret Hall Emma McDoonala Margaret Doonan Miss Forter Bernard Wolff Gainesville Nellie Peters Black Thomas Peters Isdwara John Hagan Panama Exposition Dr. Rameau Steenat Mt. St. Joseph’s College Brother Norbert Dorman Fenident Schoor Brittain Howe Ayer of Habb Amos Fox Fox JD Price Peecks Ozburn, Launius & Brownler Didg Cincinnati Educational North Georgia Agricultural College University OF Georgia United States Army G. R. Glenn Dahlonega Corner S Pryor Hunter Ste Atlanta Notre Dame of Maryland College Charles Birees Haltimere Maryland Atlanta Law School Hamilton Douglas Dens Shorter College Coors River Blue Ridge A.W. van Hoose LL. D Rome, GA Griffinites Southern Rountree’s W. Z. Turner Mgr Whitehall Sz Bily Beard Adele Lane Powers Alamo NO. 2 Anita Stewart and Earle Williams the Goddess Victoria Blanche Sweet Victorine CUPID Alamo NO Little Playhouse Bronche Keystone Charlie Chaplin Eastony GEM Theater Marietta, GA Desoto Biograph Fricasse Vitagraph Rita Witlam Fox Frederick Perry Bonheur Decatur, GA Homine Heystone Fatty and Mable the Savoy Universal Stars Nhew Sp Tehiy
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