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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1901

Page

3

Elegant Georgia wedding draws crowds at First Presbyterian

Miss Bessie Draper and Mr James McKelain wed at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev Dr Bridewell officiating. The elaborate ceremony featured twelve ushers, eight groomsmen, and eight bridesmaids, plus a large entourage of relatives and prominent guests. The reception at the bride’s family home followed, with extensive decorations, white orchids, pink roses, and a formal bride’s table.

Bessie Draper James McKelain First Presbyterian Church Bridewell Joseph Gatins New York Elking Morris Brandon Clark Howell Thomas B. Paine J. W. Englist John Be. Murphy James D. Robingon Robert F. Maddox Wits “. Ragan Hugh McKee Hugh M. MecKeldin Ressis Gordon P. Kiser W. P. Hull Charles I. Ryan Fulton Colville Hugh B. Adams Peter G. Grant Memphis Tenn Robert W. Draper Oglesby Josie Storkdell Augusta McKeldin Knoxville Ruth Hallman Addie Maude Mr. Semuel J. Parrott Jeesie Norton James Eingash Honury Hitea Roses and Iles

Mrs. Millers Reception at the Caléton Miller Home

Mrs. Calé ton Miller hosted a formal reception yesterday afternoon with about four hundred guests who arrived between six and seven. The home featured artistic decorations of yucca leaves and bright towers, while Miss Lucile Hitt wore white silk mull. Numerous social figures assisted, including Mrs. Harry Bewick, Mrs. Hoke Smith, Mrs. John Miller, Dr. Peabody, and many others among the host’s circle and guests.

Lucile Hitt Atlanta Mrs. Miller Harry Bewick Peter Erwin John Miller Hoke Smith Frank Logan John 8 Cand Jer Orr Lewis J. B. Hunnicutt Charles Bowen Homus Morgan Lewis Thomas Wright Albert ‘Cox Drs. Peabody Mesdames J Lindsay Johnson Joseph Raine, Jr James Jackson W. Landrum H. Melone Roberts BE. F. Morris W. A. Peel J. Dargan

Bazaar at Sisters of Mercy Convent a Busy Day

The Successful Day bazaar held by the Sisters of Mercy at their Washington street convent drew crowds throughout the day. Many fancy articles sold, with more left including items suitable for holidays. Delicious luncheons were served at lunch and evening. a music program is planned for this evening.

Sisters of Mercy Washington Street Elfis

Atlanta Women in Charitable Work During the Holidays

Article highlights African American women in Atlanta engaging in charitable acts amid Christmas festivities. It urges giving to hospitals and institutions, supporting the friendless and helpless, and sharing joy with the aged and children during the season.

Atlanta Haise

Adornments Improve Home and Person With Tiffany Glass

The notice touts new wealth of decorative items including gold silver and jeweled ornaments and Tiffany art glass. It contrasts past possessions with present offerings, claiming quality remains high though items differ.

Christmas Bazaar Roundup In Local Churches

A string of charity bazaars and holiday events fills Atlanta as churches host sales and entertainments. Merritts Avenue church offers luncheon and fancy items with music. Church of the Incarnation at Whitehall hosts lunch and afternoon shows. First Christian church features Betsy Hamilton in a fundraising program. Home for the Friendless plans a Peachtree bazaar with luncheon and supper. Pulliam Street Episcopalian mission plans a banner event to boost charitable goals.

Sheltering Arms Society Marietta Street Henrietta Coller Josie Stockdell Merritts Avenue Church William Witham Peachtree Street Indies of First Christian Church Betsy Hamilton Atlanta Episcopalian Mission Church Pulliam Street Mia Waters

Galveston Notables Appear In Rankin Portrait Parade

Agnes Raoul Maude Tompkins Nan Payne and Miss Polk of Galveston Texas are listed among participants in a Rankin portrait display noting local social standings and regional figures of the era.

Rankin Agnes Raoul Maude Tompkins Nan Payne Miss’ Polk Galveston Texas

Marriage of Misa Ellen King Bassford and A Walter McVicker

The marriage took place Sunday at 420 pm in Hapeville Georgia with Rev G A Hill officiating. Only a few friends attended. Miss Bassford is described as attractive and lovable, Mr McVicker as a young man of sterling qualities connected with the Southern Railway. They will reside at 198 Alexander Street.

Misa Ellen King Baasford A. Walter McVicker Hapeville G. A. Hill Miss Bassford MoeVicker Southern Railway

Picture Sale At Central Congregational Church Attracts Crowds

Picture sale in the primary room of Central Congregational Church drew large crowds as it opened yesterday and runs through today. The event features pictures of unusual artistic merit and promises broad public interest.

Central Congregational Church

Coffee and Postum Claim Health Rescue in New York Man

A New York man recounts lifelong weakness and loss of ambition tied to coffee. After quitting coffee and starting Postum and Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food, he reports renewed energy, weight gain, and a return of former vitality, noting his family now drinks Postum as well.

New York Gould Postum Diano Neditnié Farley Williams, ‘York

Social notices from Atlanta society page events and visits

A bustling stream of calls and gatherings fills Atlanta social columns. Mrs. Witbeck hosts a luncheon at the club in compliment to Mrs. Witbeck of Paso Texas, with a notable guest list including Miss Maud Echols of Arkansas and Miss Julia Lowry Taylor. Mr. Kingston of New York visits, while local families extend welcomes, plan weddings and travel to Rome for a forthcoming marriage, and several guests arrive from Birmingham, Birmingham Alabama, and Nashville.

orHoor Colon Robert J. Lowry Myrsj Witbeck Walter Taylor Witbeck Paso Tex Mise Maud Echols Arkansas Mise Rebecca Raoul Valeria Rankin Martha Glover Martha Glover, * Miss “ Rosalie “Howell Julia Lowry Taylor Luckg Mc.Clesky William’ Glenn C. _C. McGehee Henderson ‘Hallman T. V. Hubbard Judee Walter Collier Peter Grant Memphis Tenn Julia Taylor Texas Langston Patten Laura ‘Adair Thomas Lomax McGowan Hast North Avenue W. J. Nunnally Chickamaugay Martha Nunnally Henry H. Kingston New York City Lehigh Valley Railroad City Willam J. Kingston Grand Kingston Atlanta Pe Agams Ie Capital Club T. M. Green Washington, Ga Tanta Maude Hohn Newnan W. . Draper

Notable Councilman Incident Recounts Bare Fragments

Fragmentary OCR recalls a councilman named Konta in a tense moment involving a pistol and a confrontation in an alley. A nearby officer was summoned as the scene shifts with confusion and implied danger.

Fonts Konta

The Belle of New York at the Grand on Friday and Saturday

The Belle of New York tour returns with 2000 performances and appears at the Grand for three shows. Beulah Dodge stars as the demure Salvation Army lassie with a fine voice, joined by Edward J. Connelly as the elder Bronson and Joseph Kane as the polite lunatic.

New York Salvation Army Beulah Dodge Miss Dodge Edward J. Connelly Bronson Joseph Kane Dainty’ Mae Sailor Fis Arthur Deagen Betle Morton-Kerker

Get the Best Smoker Tonight at Federation Hall

Moore and Stephenson advertise Get the Best while a Labor Union smoker is planned at Federation Hall tonight. An elaborate programme features speeches from local union representatives and promises enjoyable events for all attendees.

Federation Hall Trefies Hall

Death of Mrs Sergeant Prominent City Lady

Mrs C E Sergeant wife of Cashier Sergeant of the Southern railway city ticket office died suddenly at 10 last night at 204 Washington street after years of feeble health. She leaves husband and two daughters Miss Nettle Sergeant principal of the Girls High School and Miss Louie Sergeant. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Mra C. E Go Sergeant The Southern Railway Washington Street Sergeant Mise Nettle Sergeant Girls’ High School Louie

Best of Everything Beat Photo Graphs

The fragment references Beat Photo graphs and a shop interaction at Moore and Stephenson. Details are unclear, but the bit hints at a photo feature or display and a storefront note involving Moore and Stephenson.

Moore & Stephenson

Bonds Held In Abeyance By City Finance Committee

Finance committee met yesterday at noon to open bids for the sale of 413 city bonds of 1000 denomination. All bids appeared above par except one bid for two bonds at par. No bids were awarded and the committee will likely reconvene in a few days to dispose of the bonds.

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