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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1914

Page

12

Pageant Guests Gather for Dothan and Arlington Socials

Iione Peterman and a group of debutantes from Dothan and Arlington travel to attend gatherings through Saturday. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Z Phillipa host a dancing party for their daughter Clare Phillips and guest Miss Helen Rosenal after Clare’s return from Vassar. Strand features the Debutante club patronage and a fundraiser benefiting the Home for Incurables ward, shaping today’s social calendar.

Strand Strand Moving Picture Theater Debutante Club

Masquerade Dance Honoring Miss Virginia Fasley in Sutherland

The young women run a strong publicity campaign selling many advance tickets and urging friends to attend early and often. A masquerade dance at Lola Buchanan’s home in Sutherland honors Miss Virginia Fasley, soon returning to Virginia and the Delt Phi Kappa sorority from Washington Seminary. About seventy five guests with a supper party are noted.

Lola Buchanan Sutherland Virginia Fasley Virginia Phi Kappa Sorority Washington Seminary

Meetings Notice for Electa Chipti and Inman Park Club

Electa Chipti No 6 Old 8s will hold its regular meeting today at 7 30 o c clock pm at Maanic Temple to fill a vacancy. Full attendance requested. The Inman Park Students' club meets this morning at 11 at the home of Mrs W D White 46 Dirie avenue.

Electa Chipti Maanic Temple Inman Park W D White Dirie Avenue

Social calendar notes many visitors and guests this holiday season

Miss Dannie Picard travels to visit Mrs Mark Stern berg of Columbus Georgia. Miss Celeste Peadhurn of Buford will guest Miss Annie Winsip Hates Monday and Tuesday the 28th and 29th. Miss Fiona Taseman visiting relatives in New York and Washington returns home early in the week. Mr George Bull Leonard of Macauiras arrives Saturday to stay with Mrs Elizabeth W Bates. Miss Jdni Pycko of Savannah has been entertained by Mr and Mrs S Bick and returns Sunday the 27th. Miss Clare Phillips returns Sunday from Vassar with Miss Helen Rosenau of Philadelphia. Miss Augusta Gardien returns December 26 from Columbia South Carolina. Miss Louise King returned yesterday from Collins Institute and Miss Thelma Wright of Itherton visits Miss May Crichton next week. Miss Elizabeth Tuller returned home for the holidays from school in Ohio. Miss Grace Bloodworth returned from school yesterday for the holidays. Miss Louise Walker from New York will pass through Saturday returning to Monroe for holidays. Mrs WB Price Smith leaves Wednesday for Hopkinsville Kentucky to spend holidays with her father and sisters. Miss Mamie Powers hosts a dancing party Saturday evening at her parents’ home. Mrs Tulan Taste hosts Miss Virginie Davis of Watson North Carolina. Mis Wade Den Miss Dent, Mr Tom Fisher and Wisid Cole of Newnan visit the city. Mrs Samuel Weymin will entertain Miss Natale Stokes informally.

Dannie Picard Mark Sternberg Columbus Augusta Gardien Columbia SC Louise King Flollins Institute Thelma Wright Itherton May Crichton Elizabeth Tuller Ohio Grace Bloodworth Misa Louise Walker New York Monroe Mass Walker Mia Ponce de Leon WB Price Smith Hopkinsville Mamie Powers Dinny Powers Rae Tulan Taste Virginie Davis Watson Wade Miss Dent Tom Fisher Wisid Cole Newnan Samuel Weymin Natale Stokes

Christmas social notes and guest arrivals

Mrs J Y Barton of Jacksonville arrived to spend the holidays with her father on Fourteenth Street. Mr L N Melson plans to join next week. Mrs Barton to remain through the holidays. Mrs Gladys Nichols returns Saturday from Gunston Hall DC for the holidays. Misses Hellman of Atlanta and Virginia Cook will stay for the holidays. Mrs Charles Phimzy of Athens, previously at St Joseph's infirmary, is convalescing and welcomes visitors.

J Y. Barton Jacksonville L. N Melson Barton Gladys Nichols Gunston Hall Washington

CLOWE NAMED FIRE INSPECTOR AND ELECTIONS HELD

Board proceedings nominate C Lowe as fire inspector and elect officers for West Peachtree area. Haney, Jordan, Dyer and Little chosen for ranks. Vaughn to be provisional after a medical, and a committee to study motorizing the department is formed for next meeting.

M H Carter Haney S . Jordan West Peachtree Jordan R J Vaughn

Auto Bandit Duel with Cops Ends in Slayings

A notorious robber known as Hohl was slain in a gunfight with police after a dramatic escape from jail in Hollidayaburg. He had fled through a window with a soap-coated bar rope and fled to Pittsburg before capture. Earlier, he robbed the Bank of Morton in Mississippi, stealing about $3000 with five accomplices.

Hohl Salem Harrisburg Aussinsippi Jackson, Miss Bank of Morton Morton Misa

Augusta Bar Indorses Barrett for Judgeship

Augusta Ga December 17 Willam L Barrett a prominent attorney in this city has been unanimously endorsed by the Augusta Bar association for the new judgeship of the southern district of Georgia the bill to authorize which is now pending in congress A letter advancing Barretts name has been sent to President Wilson Barrett has also been endorsed by the Wilkes County bar the Waynesboro bar and others of the legal profession in the district.

Augusta Willam Barrett Augusta Bar Association Southern District of Georgia Wilson Wilkes County Waynesboro

Fancy Masked Ball at the Atlanta Club

The Atlanta club announced a fancy masked ball tonight from 8 to 12 attended by a large crowd following a successful recent party. The event aims to draw a big turnout with festive attire and nightlife ambiance.

Atlanta

Guinn Succeeds George M Hope for Capitol Avenue Night School

Guinn succeeds George M Hope to the Capitol Avenue night school at the request of interested residents. The board authorized Superintendent Slaton to appoint to fill the vacancy created by Mrs Leslie's resignation, effective December 28. The board will reappoint for the term ending in June. The finance committee recommendation to close schools from December 23 to January 4 was adopted.

Capitol Avenue Slaton Leslie Leslies

Lewis Re-Elected Worshipful Master at Buckhead Masons

Clark Lewis the popular clerk of superior court was re elected worshipful master of the Buckhead lodge of Masons at their annual meeting Wednesday night. This marks his third consecutive election to the post. He received a diamond ring as a token of esteem. Installed officers include F A Plaster senior warden J G Denson junior warden J Elvina secretary George P Donaldson treasurer Freeman D Salter senior deacon Ernest Crease junior deacon J Lee Austin junior steward T J Dumas junior steward T T Thomas Tyler and W L Burdette chaplain.

Clark Lewis Superior Court Buckhead Lodge of Masons F A Plaster J G Denson J Elvina George P Donaldson Freeman D Salter Ernest Crease J Lee Austin T J Dumas T T Thomas Tyler W. L Burdette

Gas Company Officials Address Fifth Warders

The Fifth Ward Improvement club met in the Englsh avenue school auditorium to discuss laying gas mains in the area. Preston S Arkwright and Carl F Weinmeister of the Gas company spoke along with Councilman Jesse B Lee and W H Johnson. Gas officials said they are willing to lay the mains and the club took no position on gas rate reductions.

Fifth Ward Improvement Club Englsh Avenue Preston S Arkwright Carl F Weinmeister Gas Company Jesse B Lee W H Johnson

Miss Virginia Arnold Dies After Prolonged Illness

Miss Virginia Arnold daughter of Col onel Reuben Arnold dies after a six month illness at a private hospital. She is survived by siblings Reuben R Thomas B Lowry Arnold and Mrs Walter Maude. Body removed to Mrs Maude's 129 Gilbert Street with funeral at 4 30 Saturday morning and Oakl and interment.

Virginia Arnold Reuben Arnold Reuben R Thomas B Lowry Arnoald Walter Maude Maude Gilbert Street Oakland

Swiss Parliament Heads Tied to Motta as Speaker

Federal Councillor Giu ed president of the Swiss parliament scope Motta from Airora has been elected best show in years at the Atlanta tonight and Saturday.

Berne Switzerland Giued Scope Motta Airora Atlanta

Stamps Still On Sale In Shops And Hotels

Hugh M Willet president of the Atlanta Red Cross branch and head of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society of Atlanta issued a statement thanking all who helped with the Red Cross Christmas stamp campaign. Street sales are discontinued but stamps remain on sale in shops, hotels, and at the Gould Building headquarters until Christmas.

Hugh M Willet Atlanta The Red Cross Society Anti-Tuberculosis Society of Red Cross Gould

Supplies delivered in Belgium aid program reaches ships

A report by the American Commission for Belgian Relief states cargoes valued at over 310000000 have been delivered in Belgium. The commission plans January arrivals and hopes to have four relief ships arriving regularly each week at Rotterdam.

London American Commission For Belgian Relief Belgium Rotterdam

England Lovers Rate On Marine Insurance Declines

London December 17 the government announced further reductions in loss of premiums on marine insurance under the war risk insurance scheme. The rate on a single voyage is cut from 26 to 15 shillings and on a round voyage of three months the policy falls from 40 to 90 shillings.

London Toms

Residence Burned at Helena

The home of Major Jos McLaughlin was destroyed by fire this afternoon after a lamp exploded in the kitchen. Most household goods were lost. the smoke house and meat were destroyed. Insurance was reported. The Standard Insurance plant across the street faced danger but wind favored protection.

Helena Jos McLaughlin

Atlanta Show Draws Crowds This Weekend Says Critics

The Atlanta entertainment scene features a top performance tonight and Saturday. Audiences are urged to seek out reviews and ask attendees to gauge the show’s appeal and lasting impression.

Norwegian Steamer Falk Ashore Near Diablo

The Norwegian steamer Falk is ashore on the San Blas coast near Diablo since Tuesday with little cargo and no passengers aboard. The vessel’s position is described as dangerous as advices arrive from Colon.

Colon Falk San Blas Diablo

Waterman Ideal fountain pens in Christmas box

Usefulness and beauty describe the Waterman Ideal fountain pen ranges mounted or plain self filling standard safety types. Available in attractive Christmas boxes from 250 to 10 dollars at Ino Moore & Sons Onticlans 42 NS Broad street.

Waterman Ino

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