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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1903

Page

11

Cotillion Club Debut a Brilliant Atlanta Social Event

The Cotillon Club at the Capital Club hosted its first entertainment drawing about fifty members and a hundred guests. Elegant decorations of smilax, crimson drapery, and palms framed the supper and ball room as Miss Thinity of Augusta and others attended. Mr James W English presided with Mrs Tinglish, and many visiting belles added to the upscale spectacle. A substantial menu, an orchestral program, and numerous imported favors highlighted a festive start to Atlanta society’s new cotillion era.

Cotillon Club Capital Cl Club Atlanta Ladies’ Cafe Cotilion Wias James W English Tinglish Jace Robert Lowry Thinity Augusta Gating New York Witherall Pennalvania Willis Mississippi Matthews Virginia John D Little Charles W Crenshaw Tomas B Paine Futton Colfile Gordon P Kiser Alrte Atkinson Hugh B Adams

Walton Holt marriage quietly unites Miss Holt and Mr Walton

Miss Ma Holt of Typettville and Mr A E Walton of Vienna wed in a private ceremony at the Brown house with Rev Dr R E Wittington presiding The couple, described as wealthy and prosperous, will visit Atlanta then Florida for the winter months prior to a southern stay.

Lula C. King Mees Lowndes Susie Farbanks J. Lewia Brown Annie Elder Webb Hanley Lucy May Bacon King the Muller of Fred Lansdell Bachman Mary Clark Russell Cowen Virg Hardelot Aline Swift Wilm Miss Rubs Gibbs Bandolero Stuart Fred Lansdreil The Wonds Laynes Smith Seargent Roberlin Chopin Miss Jackson Bass Lansdell Tarpin Macon Brown Ma Holt Typettville A E Walton Vienna R E Wittington Vienna Methodis Mide Tippettsile Vicenna Atlanta Florida

Out of Town Orders Urgently Invited by Publication Society

Special attention is called to orders from out of town customers. Send in your order now to American Baptist Publication Society located at 37 South Pryor Street.

American Baptist Publication Society South Pryor ST

Railroad Commission Adopts New Rules At Capitol Session

The Railroad Commission met in regular monthly session at the capitol yesterday and adopted new rules prepared with care. The Augusta Brokerage Company versus Central of Georgia Railway case was heard with Vice President Winburn and General Freight Agent Estes present. details unclear and the hearing postponed to December 29 for a special meeting.

Railroad Commission Capitol Augusta Brokerange Company Central of Georgia Railway Company Winburn W E Estes

Bohannon Pardoned After Train Robbery Conviction

H W Bohannon of Dalton, once leader of a large train hobbery gang, was pardoned on the prison commission’s recommendation by Governor Terrell. He had served seven years of a ten year sentence for robbing Southern Hallmay Company freight cars. Accomplices got three years. others received lighter terms. About 1,500 Whitfield county residents signed the petition, with backing from Judge A Fite and Solicitor General S P Maddox.

Dalton Prison Commission Terrell AH W Bohannon Southern Hallmay Company Bohannon Datton Whitfida County A . Fite S. P. Maddox

Christmas Tree for Very Poor Children Arrangements Made

Atlanta charity event by Colonel Harry L Schlesinger and Chief Joyner distributes gifts on December 24 at fire department HQ Alabama Street. Santa will oversee in person. donations of oranges nuts raisins and clothing requested from merchants and citizens.

Atlanta Harry L. Schlesinger Police Joyner Fire Department Alabama Street Santa Claus Noepode Schlewinger Sch Wilder & Buchanan McCord-Stewart Company J Jo J. E Maddox Lamar-Rankin Drug Company Eagle Manuufacturing Company Wilson Low & Muarett Ogtesby Grocery Company Albright Atlanta Paper Company Tmptire Printing and Box Factory Avanta Bow Facetors Harry DL Schlesinger

Attendance at Vester Service at St Anthony Church

Grier of ceremonians of Atlanta will not attend a special vesper service at St Anthony church in West End tomorrow at 4 PM. After the service members of the order the ladies auxiliary and the choir will go to a rectory reception behind the church. A program will include Hibernia's Champion by the members, Blessing of statue, Solo Vent Crestor, Loyalty to the Faith by Father Jackson, and Benediction of the blessed sacrament.

St. Anthony Church West End Atlanta St Anthony Church Hibernia Statua Solo Jackson

Boycroft Books and Other Holiday Titles Displayed

Samuel H Smith, manager at 37 Solth Prior St announces Boycroft Books and other holiday volumes in beautified bindings priced at $100 and up. The display emphasizes fine editions and premium craftsmanship for collectors and gift buyers.

Samuel H Smith

Georgia Supreme Court docket notes and circuit cases

The Georgia Supreme Court docket lists cases from the Chattahoochee and Pataula circuits with arguments concluded. Names noted include Stewart v Garrett Tagle and Phenia Mills, W F Perron via next friend, DS Fargison trustee, Vy Lb C Yord, Courier-Journal v T H Howard, J OM Wall v J R Mercer. The fragment mentions a December 1 date and a caution not to buy pearls before September.

Chattahoochee Stewart Et al Garrett Tagle Phenia Mills Perron Pataula Fargison Yord Courier-Journal T H Howard Wall J R Mercer

Christmas Holiday Rates Via and A. B. R. B.

The Western and Atlantic Railroad offers discounted holiday excursion tickets for schools and colleges from December 1 to 22 with final limit January 2004. Tickets require certificates signed by school officials. Regular excursion tickets to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers depart December 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 1903 and January 1, 1904, with final limit January 4, 1904. For tickets, contact any W and A Railroad agent or write to H. F. Smith, Traffic Manager, and C. Be Harman, GPA, W. & ARR, Atlanta, Ga.

Western and Atlantic Railroad Buhoola Mississippi Ohio and Potomac Rivers St. Louis Western and Atlanta Railroad H. FP. Smith Trafic

Desperation linkum funnyduster and chamber of commerce

Combined promotion offered by Linkum Funnyduster and Chamber of Commerce features a best card game with a 50 cent mail option. Milton Bradley Co markets in Atlanta Georgia or through local dealers. Morley's Lemon Elixir promises prompt relief for constipation with one-dose intake at all drug stores.

Linkum Funnyduster Chamber of Commerce Milton Bradley Co Atlanta Morley

Women Serve On The Jury In Chicago Juvenile Court

In Chicago on December 18 a jury of six women and six men, the first known in U S local records, sat in a juvenile court case before Judge Konore. They found Mary McGann a four year old delinquent and ordered both mother and child sent to Dunning after the mother pleaded the child might die if separated.

Chicago United States Konore Mary McGann

Dr Kings New Life Pills for Pensia and ailments

An ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle, thorough remedy for blindness Ife sickness dizziness headache liver or bowel troubles at 26 cents, available at all drug stores.

Passing Throng and Panama Talk Interest in Congress

Congressman W G Brantley of the eleventh district was in the city at the Piedmont yesterday. He expects a lively session due to the Panama Canal situation and noted the administration's policy remains largely unclear until more information is provided. Assistant Secretary Loomis earlier offered new details. Brantley will spend holidays in Brunswick. A Sunday school teacher proposed arming his class for a Scotch-like drill, asking Colonel Scott for state arms and uniforms despite no provision for arming Sunday schools.

W G Brantley Piedmont Brantley Congress Panama Canal Panama Loomis New York Brunswick Scott Satnes Adjutant General's Department Scotch Boys’ Brigade Old Country Ahid Tha Rata

Notable Visitors at City Hotels Amid Holiday Events

A Sunday school class presence hints at a military display in streets soon as Congressman W M Howard of the eighth district stayed at the Kimball House yesterday and other notables visited the Kimball and Piedmont hotels including E D Graham Harvie Jordan and W A Winburn with Miss Nannie Stephens and Miss Alpha Cook registered.

Nannie Stephens Misa Alpha Cook Porsyth Ga The Kimball House

New Pastor Welcomed as Cuthbert Methodist Church opens

Cuthbert Georgia December 18 Special J A Thomas the newly appointed pastor of the Methodist Church has arrived with his family and begun work amid a warm reception. A union welcome Sunday night saw Baptist and Presbyterian congregations joining in services.

Cuthbert Cuththebert J A Thomas Methodist Church Talbattan Baptist Presbyterian

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