New Pace's Ferry Home Hosts Two Elegant Entertainments
Mr and Mrs James L Dickey stage a daytime luncheon and an evening party at their newly completed Pace's Ferry road residence. Yellow decor dominates in the dining room and entrance, with roses narcissi and palms throughout. An orchestra performs in the hall as guests include family and friends of their son William. A separate note highlights a charity event for Crippled Children's Hospital with box holders and patronesses listed, plus plans for a Tea-Dance in honor of Frances Broyles at David Hills Golf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Dickey
Pace’s Ferry Road
Dickey
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Lyric Theater
Scottish State Hospital For
W. C. Wardlaw
Edward van Winkie
Frederick G. Hodgson
T. K. Glenn
Bigge
Virgil Shepherd
J. M. High
Gilham Morrow
Lucretia Block
Leroy Chilus
Forrest Adair’ Jr
Githam Marron
Dew@ell_Brawe
Elizabeth Gregg
Dy BP Figisher
Berkerson
TT Wiliams
Frank Orme
G Arthur Howell
J MM. Clayton
Roundy
John Gilmore
J.C Greenett
Miss Broyles
Arnold Broyles
David Hills Golf Club
Misa Frances Broyles
Lucy Cobb
Druid Hills Golf Club
Druid Hills Golf Ery
Mae Crichton
Guy Woolford
A. C. McHan
Spratlin
Bir
Frank Spratt
Peachtree Circle
Howard Trimpi
New Jersey
Miles M Mildred Rose
Lancaster
George Walker
Georgian Terrace
Trimpi
Rose
Walker
H. Fi. Dean
Gatesville
Russell Bridges
Christmas appeal funds for Free Kindergarten Association
Mrs Fred Hodgson and Mrs Nellie Peters Black issue the annual Christmas letter seeking donations to cover monthly expenses for teachers assistants rent and janitors totaling 250 dollars. City funds 100 dollars, the rest must be raised locally. The schools have operated for twenty years shaping countless children. the appeal hopes for a ready response during the season. The text also mentions a cue esper cub dance event on Friday with an all member attendance, chaperons, a music program, a Christmas day open house, and a New Year masque event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hodgson
Nellie Peters Black
Hiis
Mr. MacDowell
MacDowell
Annual Club Gala Promises All Night Masked Festivity
Agh annual event to clone past revelries will be an elaborate all night affair with supper after midnight and masked dancing until then. Prizes will honor the most fancy couple as costumes and formal dress with masks are urged. The club rooms will glow with season’s greetings and notable hosts include Mr and Mrs George TY Smith and Mrs Spratlin with other parties planned across Peachtree.
Masquerade and dancing events among local clubs
Societies announce upcoming activities. MacDowell clubs plan permanent organization meeting on January 6 at Arrowood home. S.A.E. to host a masquerade at Capital City club marks early college holiday entertainment. Virginia Misses host gatherings and Miss Stewart hosts a Segadio’s dancing party with Phi Pi sorority at Druid Club on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDowell Clubs
S.A. E
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Capital City
Mary Farmer
Phi Pi Sorority
Washington Seminary
Spectacular Novelty Secured After Sawyer Cancellation
Misa Joan Sawyer, famed society dancer, cancels Christmas week engagement at the Forsyth due to illness. Manager George H. Hickman recruits the vaudeville novelty Dreamland offered by Bob Matthews and Al Shayne as the head feature for next week, with Oriental dances and rare comedy, plus six other top Keith vaudeville acts for a big Christmas week show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Joan Sawyer
Forsyth
Atlanta
Hickman
New York
Dreamland
Bob Matthews
al Shayne
Keith
Prosperity Reigns in Jeff Davis County
Prosperity spreads in Jeff Davis County with strong cotton prices, ample meat, and growing grain crops. Farmers report abundant corn and oats, paving the way for next year. John Halleng opens a Greek American restaurant, Schwartz Brothers store expands, and new buildings rise as Eugens Williams plans a $10,000 mansion, signaling scarce hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiszlehurat
Jeff Davis County
Macon
Pointe
John Halleng
Hinson
Schwartz Brothers
Ugens Williams
Widow Leaves 6000 For Parrot And Dog
Mrs William T Purdy a wealthy widow who died in New York December 16 leaves two trust funds of 3000 each for the care of her parrot Polly and her dog Hop Sing The remainder of her estate is divided among relatives Washington December 19 President Wilson today sent the names of several postmasters to the senate including A Wayland Cooke Greenboro NC J T Bryant Monroe LA William Loughlin Anderson SC David B Traxler Greenville SC W L Jarman Helena AR Isaac H Adams Jr Lynchburg VA John A Leaner Norfolk VA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William T. Purdy
Polly
Hop Sing
Washington
Wilson
Senate
A. Wayland Cooke
Greenaboro
N.C
Senate adopts measure for sixteen more Capitol guards
Washington December 16 Extraordinary conditions requiring greater protection of the capital led Senator Overman to secure a senate resolution authorizing sixteen additional Capitol guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Washington
Overman
Senate
Naturally Wavy Hair a New Beauty Aid
The article touts squid silmerine as a safe curling aid replacing curling irons. A small amount applied before bed allegedly leaves hair with a natural wavy glossy look by morning. Apply to strands from root to tip with a clean brush. no discoloration or streaky after-effects are reported.
First to Volunteer For the Confederacy Is Georgian’s Claim
Georgia claims its resident W. T. Shumate of Waleska was the first man to answer the Confederate call when the South prepared for war. Eighty eight years old, Shumate lived with his daughter Mrs C F Fossett at Waleska. R C Sharpe of Reinhardt College in Waleska, visiting Atlanta, confirmed Shumate’s early enlistment during the secession crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Shumaie
Waleska
Georgia
Shumate
C. F. Fossett
R. C. Sharpe
Reinhardt College
Atlanta
Sharpe
South Carolina
Piedmont
Burglars Loot Five Atlanta Stores Before Christmas
Five Atlanta storekeepers reported burglaries overnight tied to holiday spending and cold weather. The L. W. Rogers Grocery on North Jackson lost meat flour sugar and other goods via window entry. Cash Grocery on East Pine saw an empty cash register and groceries taken. The Hand Box Saloon on North Orayth Street reported beer theft. Felker Meat Market on Haynes Street lost meat and butter worth twenty five dollars. C M Cottey Grocery on Fort Street suffered groceries meats and several chickens stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
L. W. Rogers
North Jackson Street
Cash
Fast Pine Street
Prominent Churchmen Dine with Friars at Angiey
Representatives from the northern and southern assemblies of the Presbyterian church attended a dinner hosted by the Friars at the Angiey last night. The event featured several show talks and addresses by visiting clergy. Rev. Dunbar H. Ogden was elected abbott of the Minarg, and Rev. Arthur Hall Gordon was named scrite during a related business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Dunbar H. Ogden
Abbott
Minarg
Arthur Hall Gordon
Monticello Elects Municipal Officers
Monticello Ga December 16 Special Monticello's municipal section held today H Barron Kelly defeated Ed Wynn for mayor by a majority of 85 The councilmen elected are A Benton A H Burney J E Heeht H Jordan Board of education I S Downs and J D Harvey The executive committee is composed of H Pope J B Henderson and J C Newton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
H. Barron Kelly
Ed Wynn
A. Benton
A. H. Burney
J. E. Heeht
H. Jordan
Board of Education
I. S. Downs
J. D. Harvey
H. Pope
J. B. Henderson
J. C Newton
Dance Tonight at Boys High School
Yonight at Taft Hall the Boys High School will entertain with its annual Christmas dance. Many of the alumni plan to attend and enjoy the festive event with classmates and teachers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ High School
Taft Hall
City Officials Address Fifth Ward Improvement Club
County Commissioner Oscar Mills Alderman James Maddox and Councilman-elect Leonard Bell spoke at last night’s Fifth Ward Improvement Club meeting held at the English Avenue school building. The largely attended gathering covered movements aimed at bettering conditions in the Fifth Ward area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Mills
James Maddox
Leonard Bell
Buidme
Fifth Ward
Two Wards Meeting Scheduled at Mayson Avenue School
A public meeting of the citizens from the Second and Third wards will be held tonight at the Mayson Avenue school house. The gathering will consider improvements for both wards and is expected to include involvement from the Parent Teachers' organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayson Avenue
Elaborate Institution Event Plans Public Entertainment
The committee announces a highly elaborate upcoming event at the Institution with arrangements charge. Fifty cents admission for couples and 74 cents for stags. The entertainment committee says the public is cordially invited.
No more cold medicines claim European Balm
Exclamations praise Europine Balm for fast relief of coughs colds and sore throat. Ad claims immediate comfort and restoration with vivid customer endorsements. Warns of high price at drug stores.
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William Dickey
Brandon
Joseph Habersham
Daughters of the American Revolution
University Club
4. Coles
P. H. Mell
Henry Bernard Scott
Gilbert Stewart
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Royal Academy of Art
London
Benjamin West
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Charles William Pears
America
Iulton, Morse
Ladies of the Dean Guild
First Universalist Church
Atlanta National Bank
Crankshaw Jewelry Company
Tatthal
Alliance Francaise
Alliance Fran-çaise
Mme Slifer
Pierre Wolff
Parent-Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher Association of
Greenwood School
Geraldine Club
Ansley
Joel Chandler Harris
Harris
Charles W. Hubner
Ble Gift
Dobbs
Wey Co TN
Pryor
Equitable
Santa Claus
Peerzning
Atlanta Gas Light CO
Vesper Club
Graces of
George ‘Ty. Smith
Bueliet Avenue
Charlotte Nelson
Mississippi
Mary Croft Smith
Young Woman's Auxiliary Ofsst. Luke's Church
Gayles
Seth Gayles
Shreveport
Mary Disbro
Theodosia Andrews
Edwina Harper Wll
Ga ¥Les
W. A Speer
Millen Dargan
Baron
Baroness Marcus Rosencrantz
Piedmont Driving Club
Miss McDaniel
Sanders McDaniel
Harriet McDaniel
MacDowell Club
Milton Arrowood
Edward MacDowell
Miss Virginia
Stewart
Mary Stewart
Segadio
Sawyer
Jeff Davis CO
South
Watcr
Maier & Berkele, Inc
Whitehall Street
Regenstein
Ostrich Boas
Whitehall
General Electric
Carter E Electric Co
N. Broad Street
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