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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
3
Mrs J M Van Harlingen entertained at tea yesterday afternoon at home in compliment to Mrs James Randall of the United States Navy. They have just returned from China and are guests of Mrs Richard Randall in Inman Park. Guests included Miss Marion Woodward, Mrs Charles Dowman, Mrs Lonis Morcke, Mrs Hubert Rambo, Mr George Kent Varden, Mr Framum Connaly and Miss Mary Robinson.
Chi Sorority from Washington holds a tea dance at the Piedmont Driving Club with about two hundred guests. Decorations brightened the room as a receiving committee led by Diesel Madeline McCullough and others hosted numerous parties this afternoon attended by many named society figures and guests.
A survey party began measuring and mapping for extending the O H and V Railway from its current line through Clinch County toward Sirmans and then Homerville. Residents of Clinch and surrounding areas welcome the project as it would open up a broad section of the county.
The Clarke County board of tax equalizers has resigned in a body. The county clerk, under order of the board of commissioners, notified the state tax commissioner that compensation could not be secured for the service. A new board was then formed after several appointments and resignations as the group began its first year of operation.
James Inthrie of New York announces a three million dollar sugar refinery to be located near Savannah Georgia. Crude sugar to be shipped from Cuban plantations. the government to issue one and a half million dollars in preferred stock and common stock. The deal, he says, will close for land soon.
Commerce Georgia December 21 special the city will receive an Christmas gift a overall plant with principal stock 26000 subscribed and payable on demand A temporary organization has been perfected and through the plant will be ready for work by the middle of January The new plant is in the hands of banks and leading business men who have the means and the brains to push it to a success
Montgomery December 21 The Alabama governor Charles Henderson announced there will be no paroles or pardons issued as Christmas presents this year. He said the holiday season has no bearing on the handling of offenses and that no pardons or paroles will be granted as gifts.
Americus Ga December 24 Special Another dividend of twenty per cent was paid depositors of the defunct Americus Sayings and Trust Company today by the receiver W W Dykes making a total of empty per cent paid altogether This small bank was a State institution connected with the defunct Americus National bank two institutions having been spoke at the same time in March 1914
Macon Ga December 21 Special O G Prentiss has been appointed joint freight agent for the Southern Railway and G S & PF rail road in Macon replacing George W Zealy who transfers to the auditing department of the Southern Railway in Washington.
Savannah Georgia December 21 announcement has been made of the appointment of C J Chenworth 48 assistant to the third vice president of the Atlantic Coast Line railway He has been engineer of roadway to which edition E H B Hillegrass of Rocky Mount NC has been appointed
The Black and White Ball to aid French and Belgian war sufferers heads of brief social calendar at the Georgian Terrace hotel with a dinner dance at % o'clock and ball at 10. Tickets for the dinner and ball are 2.50, and 1.30 for the ball alone. Two orchestras will play on different hotel floors. Decorations will feature black and blue, with ladies in black and white. Mrs. Frank S. Hilla chairs the ball with Mrs. Henry De Give as vice chair and many Atlanta society figures listed among patrons and organizers.
Marietta Ga December 1 Harris Freeman and Albect Davis were painfully wounded about ten miles northeast of the city when a shotgun belonging to Davis's brother discharged during a squirrel hunt. Freeman, about 18, was shot in the shoulder and quickly treated, not believed to be in danger. Davis, about 22, was shot in the face and seriously hurt.
J O Chambers of Peeples Street West End awoke to a burning boarding house at No 154 Peeples and alerted neighbors as flames threatened two residences. Firemen arrived to prevent total destruction, saving the buildings and surrounding homes.
The Central Committee in Atlanta and about 1,000 local committees pledge support for Governor Nate Harris in his bid for reelection. Colonel Thomas B. Felder dismissed a Savannah Press headline claiming otherwise as absurd and reaffirmed the strong backing for Harris. In Commerce, Norman Jarden, son of W D and Mrs Jarden, nearly cut his foot off with an axe while cutting wood, requiring thirteen stitches after major arterial damage.
A Monday derailment on the Atlanta and West Point line near Confederate Avenue caused $50,000 in damage. Twelve freight cars and an engine were derailed by an open switch. engineer Tex Paxton, 42, fractured an arm but others escaped injury. Wreckers cleared debris by Tuesday night. a car fire spread to another car early Tuesday.
Antonin Martin, attaché of the French embassy and Legion of Honor member, staying at the Georgian Terrace hotel as guest of Dr. F E May. He arrived Tuesday night and will remain until Friday before heading to New Orleans, appearing as a distinguished guest at the Lafayette ball Wednesday night.
D B McGee train master said vandals broke the switchlock and sent a freight train onto a siding causing about $60000 in damage. The train was running about 30 miles an hour. Special railroad officers along with city and county police are investigating.
The Lowry National bank board declared a quarterly dividend of 3 percent totaling 20009.19, payable January 1. The bank, one of Georgia’s oldest, began as a state bank in 1861 and became a national bank in 1980. Colonel Robert J Lowry is noted as a leading Atlanta citizen and banker. The dividend plan aims to provide stockholders with longer access to investment earnings.
A brief remark discusses diplomacy as a tactful approach to handling social situations. It emphasizes saving face and maintaining harmony while addressing sensitive topics. The tone remains cautious and considerate, reflecting common etiquette in interpersonal exchanges.
Winter comfort and chic style in dress for skating and outdoor sports appear in new scarves and caps. The latest novelties are shown, praised for affordability and practical warmth for women and girls enjoying outdoor activities.
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