Social items from Granville Ga to Newark and back
A string of society notes from Atlanta’s social scene lists numerous returns visits and visits in progress. Names include Carlyle Smith, Mrs Moreland Zellars, Rae Ma Henry Raworth, Miss Marian Thompson, Miss Gladys Wolfe, Mrs J Watson Kentucky, and many others visiting or hosting in Atlanta, Athens, Inman Park, or nearby locales. Families travel for holidays, hosting showers, dances, and gatherings at the Georgian Terrace and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Smith
Moreland Zellars
Granville Ga
Rix Stafford
Indianapolis
Boling Whitfield
Brunswick
Rae
Henry Raworth
Augusta
Cromer
New York
Loxan Clarke
J M Selman
Marian Thompson
Gladys Wolfe
Dallas
Texas
T & Chancellor
Inman Parl
Simple Head Wash for Dandruff and Hair Softness
A simple home remedy suggests dissolving two teaspoons in a cup of hot water to create a shampoo. It promises to dissolve dandruff and oil, leaving hair clean, soft, fluffy, and easy to style. The note mentions Sour drigeist and a cost of twenty five cents, claiming long-lasting use.
Unreadable hair treatment note from old column
Fragmentary OCR text describes burnt hair and a supposed remedy or product. The piece mentions a wavy effect, a brush, and morning appearance but contains many garbled phrases and lacks clear facts, names, places, or dates to ground a concise report.
Womango Operation Avant Tion Meeting at St Philips Cathedral
Community gathering announced at St Philips Cathedral featuring a turkey dinner and oyster supper at the Magon cafe on Tuesday December 14. Public urged to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Philips Cathedral
Sales Managers Hold Meeting at Atlanta
Southern soap company of Cincinnati holds a sales meeting at the Piedmont with sessions Monday morning and afternoon followed by a theater party at the Corsnth. Attendees include W. J Houche, general sales manager, and RL Hightes, secretary, from Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Sales
Lub Soap Company
Cincinnati
Piedmont
Fis
Corsnth
Soap Concern
W. J Houche
Cincinnat
RL Hightes
Cimeimnati
Winter Skin Care Remedy Promises Smooth Complexion
An old time beauty note explains using ordinary mercolleed wax as a weekly facial coating to peel away rough discolored skin and keep the face white and soft through winter. It suggests washing off the coating each morning and calls the wax a harmless remedy for weathered, freckled, pimpled complexions and wrinkling.
Memorial fund to honor Booker T Washington at Tuskegee
Tuskegee Institute trustees authorize a Booker T Washington Memorial fund of 2 million dollars with 460 thousand already pledged and aim to complete the endowment by raising additional gifts. A subcommittee of five will consider a successor to Dr Washington amid reports of a deadlock which trustees deny. The board emphasizes unity and plans to erect a memorial on institute grounds funded by subscriptions from donors across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Booker T Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Board of Tustees
Booker 7 Washington Memorial Fund
Board of Trustees
Seth Low
Rustees
W W Campbell
Victor Tulane Montgomery
Frank Rumbull
New York
Edgar A Wancroft
Chicago
Alabama
Klimmett Scott
Washington
Institute
Major St . Morton
Hampton Institute
Hampton Va
Theodore Roosevelt
Bonoker T Washington Memorial Iuna
Tuscoge
Booker T Washingtons Monument
Locke Booker Washington
Bunker T Washington
Onsis Simms
Roosevelt
America
Recall Argument Ends in Stabbing and Fine for Hunchback
Ole Herndon, a long familiar figure in police court, faced grand jury action under bond of 200 dollars and a 1500 dollar fine for stabbing and disorderly conduct after a recall campaign argument. He allegedly assaulted J A Thompson on Flat Shoals Avenue near Marietta Street, but Thompson’s witnesses said he was not the aggressor and the case was dismissed by the recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Herndon
Herndon
J A Thompson
Marietta Street
Freeman
Lasseter
Thompson
Sumter County Tragedy Calmly Ends With Self Inflicted Wound
A Sumter County scene details the death by suicide of Mrs B G Stewart aged about 50. She reportedly placed a shotgun to her head on a bed and pulled the trigger, with her son as the sole witness. The act follows a prior failed attempt and leaves a shocking skull wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B G Stewart
Amermus
Stewart
Claim by Adopted Daughter in $20,000 Rome Estate
In Floyd County Court Judge Moses Wright hears a legal contest over Avery Dunham’s $20,000 estate. Myrtle Wade Burton, claiming to be his adopted daughter, seeks a share while arguing she was to inherit after Dunham’s wife’s death. Administrators move to halt further suits and consolidate the case. relatives are summoned to plead in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Avery Dunham
Myrtle Wade Burton
Moses Wright
Chambers
Myrtle Burton
Clara
Mr Denhams
C W Morris
T M Harley
Burton
Floyd City Court
Wright
Oxford Commissioners Elected Monday Vote Names New Board
Oxford Ge. December 13 Special At the annual municipal election the following commissioners were chosen WR Hranham J Johnson WC Williams HOR Turner Dr Et Johnson and Dr WF Melt on the two latter primary college faculty WP Bunt BC Kitchens and Professor HH Stone for the seventh commissioner’s place The present board of commissioners will decide by lot Tuesday afternoon which of these are to serve The mayor or chairman will be elected by the commissioners from the board of commissioners at the first meeting in January continuous text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Ge
Hranham
Johnson
WC Williams
Turner
Et Johnson
WF Melton
Kitchens
H H Stone Tun
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissoners
Clinch County Tract Sells for 50335 in December Sale
A 16 100 acre tract called the Frank B firmans property in Clinch County was sold by receivers Struckland of Valdosta and Alex Sesaoms of Cadwell for 50335. The sale included only land with timber leases and sawmill and turpentine rights. Vrstrickland becomes Clinch County’s largest landowner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Frank B Firmans
Clinch County
Strekland
Valdosta
Alex 1
Sesaoms
Cagdell
Vrstrickland
Atlantas Travel To Washington To Protest Freight Rates
A group of Atlanta businessmen accompanied W A Wimbish to Washington to urge suspension of proposed higher freight rates. Wimbish represents southeastern cities before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The delegation includes Stumm D Jones, Wills E Ragan, E Choate H McCord, C H Ketley, Clyde L King, Beaumont Davison, Ralph Rosenbaum, and Harry T Moore. If suspension is granted, southeastern cities will organize further action, possibly seeking an injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Wimbish
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Varique
Southeastern
South
Stumm D Jones
Wills E Ragan
E Choate H . McCord
C H_ Ketley Clyde L King Beaumont Davison
Ralph Rosenbaum
Harry T Moore J Prince Webster
List Of Articles From Atlanta Manufacturers Compiled
Atlanta chamber of commerce industrial bureau headed by Harvey Johnson is compiling a city wide list of manufacturers and their products. Hundreds of letters have been sent to firms requesting full firm names and complete product lists. Manufacturers are urged to respond whether contacted or not to ensure a comprehensive pamphlet for general distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Bureau
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Harvey Johnson
Allantanys
Bureau
Wr Johnson
Supreme Court Recess Announcement Dec 20 to Jan 3
The Supreme Court announced a recess from December 20 to January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Liadas
Christmas Kodak Keepsake Gift Idea
A cheerful note suggests a Kodak camera as a supreme joy for a loved one this Christmas. It highlights portability and constant reminder of warm regards, urging readers to consider purchasing at John T Moore & Sons located near North Broad Street, around the Artrund area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T Moore & Sons
North Broad Street
Elberton Fire Destroys Three Story Brick Store
A three story brick building at Elbert and Oliver streets in Elberton burned at about 2 a.m. The Elbert County Supply Company occupied the structure, owned by J G Tinsley of Richmond. The building cost about 16000 dollars, stock about 25000 dollars, both largely insured. Originating near the dry goods section, the lower floor was in flames when discovered. The Elbert County Supply Company is a corporation with J J McLanahan as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert
Oliver Streets
J G Tinsley
Richmond
Elbert County Supply Company
Hames
Corporation
J J McLanahan
Blanchard Moore to Speak on Siberia Tonight
Blanchard Moore, an authority on Siberia, will lecture at Central Congregational church on the conditions and customs of the country. He spent months in study and imprisonment as a spy. Organized by the Atlanta Woman's Club education committee. Tickets 25 cents for children 50 cents for adults to aid mountain children education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard Moore
Siberia
Central Congregational Church
Moore
Industria
Atlanta
City Traffic Ordinance Ends Far Side Stops Downtown
The City Council prohibits stopping on the far side of street crossings. Downtown drivers will stop only on the near side, except northbound Peachtree cars at Edgewood corner and not between Decatur and Edgewood. Curves and Five Points rules adjusted to reduce confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall Street
Alabama Street
Peachtree Street
Edgewood Avenue
Decatur Street
Pitts’ Cigar Store
Walton Street
Auburn Avenue
Hunter Street
Viaduct Place
North Pryor Street
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Miss Brances Brovies Wall
Jucy Cobb
Sarah Tinsles
Sendig
Frank Adair
Frank Shumate
Roscoe H Hearn
Park Woodward Vee
Walter Jones
Charles Phinizv
OH Arnold
Cope Talmadge
Miss Wells
Athens
City
S J Watson
Kentucky
W P Moward
J H Prichard
Druid Hills
Lucile
The
Georgia Normal and
Industrial College Milledgeville
Benjamin Copeland
Miss Opeland
Dedham
Mass
Georgian Terrace Hotel
New Orleans
Florida
Howard Conway
Charlotte
J W Conway
Daniel Ruden
Norfolk
Oscar Kinney
Macon
Thomas Hinman
Professor von Walden
Yoline Campbell
Helen McCarty
Wiss McClain
Greenfield
Alfred Gordon
Detroit
Lucius Harris “Jr
Alex GC King Wilh
Fur
Br Alexander
Harry Park Woodward
Virgil Janes
T O Neill
Charleston
R A Smythe
Vass
Louie Brayles
Horace Redford
Wellhorn
Hngh Wo Willet
Willes
Margaret WrCarty
Thej Castle School
Fleangr Tucker
Greenville
Wise Rose Swope
Wias Sleaner
Benjamin
Baltimore
Caroline Shavers
Wil
Mir
Dalton
Finls Lind
Newark
Moss Mary Ross
Wellesley College
Joseph Bolups
Vio
Charles — Byrd
Baron
Hosetkrante
Georgan Terrace
Brown & Allen’s Terminal
Bell Telephone
Bell
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Vick
Viek
E. G. Griffin
Gate City
Dental Rooms
Alabama St
Seybow
Booker Washington
Sumter Co
Oxford
Alfred Jackson Elured
Mary Jackson
Jackson
W. A. Wimbish
Donehoo
Sugwest
Duveral
Telephones Main
A. D
Roy Donehoo
Magietta St
Atlanta, Georgia
Southern Pacific Lines
Elberton
McIntyre & Heath, Forsyth
Louisiana
Wven
Uur
United
Orleans
Los Angeles
San Dego
San
Prvileges
Sties
Southwest
Peachtree St
Cortez Cigars
Tropics
Cortez Cigar Co
Georgia Railway & Power CO
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