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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1915

Page

8

Como and Hyperion Club Dances Feature Holiday Parties

A Friday New Year's Eve dance hosted by the Como club at Lane's studio on Peachtree Street runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Hyperion club held a Christmas dance, with decorated clubrooms and plenty of punch and eggnog. Numerous visitors and many students from Shreveport, New Haven, and Little Rock attended, listed among them several named individuals. The Hyperion dance concluded with a large guest list and chaperons noted. A follow‑up informal dance is planned for Friday evening, December 31.

Como Club Lane Peachtree Street Hyperion Club Hy- Perion Club Wwers Misa Lucille Haynes Mias Flordie Griffin Beth Gayle Shreveport Misa Mabal Whitney Misa Ruth Blackman Misa Mildred Brown New Haven Sedwink Harper Marie Turner Maude Rollestone Edith Audson FB. McDowell Herman Cook L. FP Dalhouse Carl P. Smith Paul R. Bouzigues Gordon M. Hill JF. B. Jackson J. BG Sut- Hemer W. A. Suttles Clift Ragedala Robert We” Splors Cayler Busaott Sandy Russell Karl Cochran Co. D. Smith Grant Davis Charles & Cowan J. Curtis Bell, Jr Joe T. Launius Charles H. Ciament Rall Smith Wo Waser Luther Handall Donald Atchison Allan Callanan W. Thom Juatrd Rey Love Franklin Chalmers Allen Stewart W.P. Hendrie Genera Cc. Goodwin Owen Lively Fred Curti John Mnasa Walter Chalmhers J. FH. Walters Kroger Johnny Dobbs Nashville Tenn Mere BP W. J. Jackson Asores ReBurker R. Words W. B. Potts Cochran Mor Fest H. Carroll J. G. Melut F. S Barnate Te Runninghs St. Frat B. HL Walker Catrol We. A. Goodrap J. I. Wright, Jr Stratford Johnson Clauus Daley Henry Cottinesworth Art A. Taylor Eugene Burke Seiesky R. H. Leonhard BM. Whitetey Aed H. Goleman Siro Arnold Tasnewt AER Brian Baldwin Carmil McConnell Teter Christopher Paul ‘Turner Robin M. L. Hart, Jr New York Joseph W Tiarper Charles J. Lowe Lithonia Curl Seaerincy Chattenvbgne Clift W. Brown and Birs R. Beau An Mes Walter Smith Columbo J. H. Andrews WO. Kaldwin Myers Lovelace Mra Jarvis A. C. Camp Bna Tunkinas de. Straoa Mae Henry Potts G. W. Gigyron

Donald Harris nuptials traced in Thomasville ceremony

Special notice records the December 28 marriage of Miss Blanche M Donald and Mr James Marvey Harris in Thomasville at the bride's parents home. Rev W U Harris officiated. The house was decorated in green and white. Mrs Harris wore a blue fur trimmed coat suit. The couple planned to travel to Douglas after the ceremony.

Thomasville Blanche M.donald James Marvey Harris W. U. Harris R. E. McDonald Douglas

Weil Kemper Wedding in Tempa Mickve Israel in Savannah

A wedding of Elise Weil and Baltimore native Armand Kemper took place at Tempa Mickve Israel Savannah. Guests traveled from Chicago New York Milwaukee Baltimore Atlanta and Philadelphia. matron of honor and bridesmaids named. ushers listed. several celebrations followed the ceremony. noted as one of the season’s most interesting events.

Savannah, Gy Templa Mickve Israel Elise Weil Savannah Arthur L. Weil Tohn Armand Kemper Baltimore da Soto Edward Weil University Chicago Leola Brandeis New York Seten Rosenthal Rochester Helen Adler Ainaukee Charles ‘Weiller Joe Massauer Baltmore Mildred Guckenheimer Moses Forst Sylvan Well Edgar Wel Milton Well Alvin Ferst Monie Forst Jos Massauer Charles Weiller Sydney Sondheim Newark Leslie Moses Louis Rosenburg Edward Morris, Jr

Social items: holiday visitors and travels in the city

Mr and Mrs Leland Mowry and It ta aon were guests of Christmas at Mr and Mrs James Bedell and returned to Gopperhill Tennessee with Miss Ellison Bedell visiting relatives in the city Mrs J J Crawford of Petersburg Tennessee visited relatives in the city with her sister Mrs T Sage Jr 800 Peachtre e Mrs E N Jackson who has been visiting in Jacksonville Florida has returned to the city Mr and Mrs Robert F Finke spending holidays in Philadelphia New York and Massachusetts will return home next week Mrs M O Gray is ill at her Byron apartment West Peachtree street Mr Wire Plane has returned to Augusta after spending Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs W Plane Mrs H L Crankshaw spending

Leland Mowry Itta Aon James Bedell Gopperhill Tenn Ellison Bedell J. J. Crawford Petersburg, Tenn T. ¥. Sage Jr Robert Adger Smythe Charleston S.C City

Christmas Holiday Social Notes From Charleston

Local society column lists visitors and guests over Christmas including Mrs. I. T. Nichole of Chester, Mrs. William Lee Ellis of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. King, Mr. Robert P. Stahl, Miss Lillian Youngblood, Miss Catherine Giddings, Miss Idelle Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Forshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blan, Irving Coob, Mrs. Jank Q. O Neill, Miss Sue Jgies Ware, Dr. Charles P. King, Bra. M P. McCarley, Mrs. Billups Phinizy, and other Charleston acquaintances visiting or traveling.

Charles P. King Savannah Harry Blan Walter Blan Heveto Irving Coob Idelle Kimball Montgomery

Atlanta Chapter Meeting at Woman's Club

A meeting of the Atlanta chapter US DC will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Woman's club. A pleasing program has been arranged and a full attendance is desired. The executive board is requested to meet at 2:30 o'clock in the committee room of the club.

Atlanta US D.C

Golden wedding celebrated by five generations in Atlanta

Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Buchanan celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last evening at 31 Cherokee avenue. They were married in DeKalb County in 1868 and have six children. The gathering included five generations with relatives named Buchanan and associated families, and mentions of notable local service in Atlanta.

James Franklin Buchanan Cherokee Avenue DeKalbounty Atlanta W. T. Buchanan J. €. Buchanan W. R Bean J. G. Shearer Laura May Rnnie Buchanan Buchanan DeKalb Jeounty Tige Anderson Sanitary Department Nurne A. Buchanan Dekalb County Alexander H W. F. Buchanan J. J. Buchanan

Kriegshaber to be honored guest at Capital City club

V. H. Kriegshaber, newly elected president of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, is to be honored at a banquet and spread tonight hosted by Mell R. Wilkinson, the retiring president. The event aims to foster closer ties with chamber officials and directors and secure ongoing support. Wilkinson also retires from the Southeastern Fair Association presidency.

V. HL Kriegshaber Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Mell R. Wilkinson Wilkinson Kriexahsber i Buch Chamber Atlanta Chamber of Commeree Southeastern Fair Association

Neat elected president of Georgia lodge No 68 Brotherhood of Trainmen

Neat was elected president of Georgia lodge No 68 Brotherhood of Trainmen at the annual election held Monday. Other officers named include W. P. Glass vice president W. H. Brewer past president W. H. Goehr secretary P. Sudeth journal agent R. S. Hayes chaplain F. Henn conductor J. Thongsoon outer guard J. Hardy inner guard W. C. Reynolds warden and Hi Lochr delegate to the national convention meeting next May in Detroit.

Neat Georgia Lodge Brotherhood of Hallway W. P. Glass W. H. Brewer W. H. Goehr P. Suddeth Hi. Lochr Rotherhood Mey Detroit

Weather postpones church Christmas tree exercises

The Christmas tree exercises at Capitol View Baptist Church were postponed due to bad weather. The event, planned for Tuesday evening by the Capitol View Sunday school, will be held Thursday evening instead.

Capitol View Baptist Church Capitol View

Columbus Boy Slayer Is Granted Freedom

In Columbus Georgia a twelve year old, Willie Griffin, was ordered freed from county jail at a preliminary hearing before Justice Blandford. Griffin was charged with murder in the death of Bernard Rice, claiming he shot to save his mother from being beaten. The judge ruled the shooting justified as defense. A large crowd attended and sentiment favored Griffin.

Columbus Willie Griffin Blandford Bernard Rice Griffin Rice

The Garden of Allah and Everywoman At Atlanta Theaters

A lengthy Atlanta theater page notes matinee showings of The Garden of Allah at the Atlanta with grand spectacle and 100 performers plus animals, promising one of the season’s wonders. It also previews Henry W Savage’s Everywoman at the Atlanta, praising its lavish costumes, 160 props, and big budget production guided by Walter Browne’s dramatic vision.

Garden of Allah Atlanta New York Sol Allan Henry W. Savage Drury Lane Theater London Stephen Phillips Piccadilly London Pavilion Criterion Ventaurant Amiarice Walter Browne Anvage Savage

Forsyth Theater Presents Keith Vaudeville And Vernon Castle

Forsyth manager George W. Hickman offers a holiday vaudeville bill headlined by Rolfs Bride Shop a big musical comedy with Andrew Combes and a cast of dancers. Includes Tiny May elveus with trained animals and the Vernon Castle six part film The Whirl of Life at the Lyric with daily showings at 2:30 and 7:30.

Keith Forsyth George W. Hickman Forsyth Theater Jackler Avery Rolfs Andrew Combes Rowan Jos Cook Angie Welmere Walter Burke Tiny May Vernon Castle Zyric Theater the Lynn Cafe du Paris Chia Pictors Aviation of New York Globe Theater Lyric

Pauline Frederick at the Grand in Temptation

Pauline Frederick headlines at the Grand in a new photo play. Geraldine Farrar stars in Temptation with Pedro de Cordoba, a Lasky Studio production, and Vincent Sercano supports. The run spans Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Pauline Frederick Pauline Fredgylel Famous Players Ledia Gumare Billt Frederick Vincent Sercano Geraldine Farrar Temptation Pedro de Cordoba Torrender Carmel Miss Farrar Lasky Studion Mian Farrar Ema

Vaudette screens The Coward and Georgian nights Damaged Goods

Multiple film selections at the Vaudette and Georgian theatres feature The Coward a drama praised by veterans and compared with The Birth of the Nation while Damaged Goods on stage explores provocative sex and science themes. Georgian audience reaction is noted with lively discussion and comparisons. Black Fear a five part Metro production starring Grace Elliston Grace Valantine Edward Brennan and John Tonsay along with other stars promises suspenseful visuals and a notable Hades scene.

St the Shan Black Fear Senna Bolte Photopisys, Inc Metro Grace Elliston Grace Valantize Edward Brennan John Tonsey Hades

Whitney Welsh Lightweight Title Bout Scheduled for Atlanta

Frank Whitney wins bid to stage the world lightweight title fight with Freddie Welsh at the Casino skating rink on South Pryor Street in Atlanta. Tickets go on sale with ringside at 3.00, 2.00 general, 1.00 for others. Welsh arrives Thursday and will train at the Atlanta Athletic Club, while Whitney continues daily workouts and promises a knockout or victory by foul to claim the title.

Cart ‘Taylor Freddie Welsh Frank Whitney Casino South Pryor Street Whitney Atlanta Welsh New York Atlanta Athletic Club Frank Besidas Gotham Rex and Tomlin Bros Bouy

No Decision Reached on Advance in Rates

Washington December 28 Special The interstate commerce commission has not yet decided on suspending the advanced freight rates in the southeast which will become effective January 1 if no action is taken. Commissioner McCord is absent from the city and Harlan Haile have spent days away from Washington during the Christmas holidays. The rest of the board has reviewed testimony but reached no conclusion.

John Corrigan Washington Interstate Commerce Commission McCord Harlan Haile Golne

Fitzgerald Boy Fatally Burned in Gas Explosion

Fitzgerald Ga December 28 Manning son of P J Manning superintendent of the Bowen telephone system was killed by a gas explosion at the garage. The negro chauffeur was refilling the tank when gasoline spilled on the ground and on the boy causing the blast that burned him fatally. he lived only a few hours.

Fitzgerald Manning P. J. Manning Bowen ‘Telephone System Tomy

Pardon by Blease Ends in Tragedy as Ex-Convict Kills

In Columbia on December 28 a former convict named E White, aged 66, who had been pardoned in 1915 by Governor Blease, attacked Adm Geddings with a knife after a disorderly conduct hearing. He fled into Geddings' home, lay on a bed, and cut his throat. Both died before officers arrived. The Geddings woman was 80 years old.

Columbia Recorders Court E@ White Adm Geddings White Blease Capitol Night Froman Geddings

Fifty Ninth Birthday Observed by Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson marked his fifty ninth birthday in Hot Springs Virginia by working for hours, reading telegrams, and taking a long car ride over mountain roads. In the evening he dined quietly with his wife in their suite as a cabinet member and others sent felicitations. A Lan sing letter discussed international affairs amid Austria’s wartime methods. The birthday cake, designed by Mrs Wilson, featured almond sponge with roses and tulips and the inscription Many Happy Returns.

Hot Springs Wilson Lansing Austria Delice Ria

Counties Plan to Further Work on Auto Highway

Stockbridge Georgia December 23 Officials and citizens from Henry Butts Clayton and DeKalb counties gathered to push the automobile highway from Avanta to Macon. About seventy five residents adopted plans to survey the proposed lines and submit estimates at a Clayton county meeting once engineers complete work. Henry county commissioner John Bryans said he would deploy the county road force north of McDonough soon. Charles J Haden Georgia Chamber of Commerce president noted a state university field engineer who did a preliminary survey would resume work on the line in a few days.

Stockbridge Henry Butts Clayton DeKalt Avanta Macon Clayton County Henry County John Bryans

$68,000 Gift From Watts To Presbyterian Ministers Relief

In Louisville on December 28 George Watts of Durham pledged $68,000 to the Southern Presbyterian church endowment for ministerial relief. The gift, conditioned on the church raising double that amount in the next year, would push the fund to $526,000, with Dr. Henry H. Sweets announcing plans to meet the terms and noting this as the largest gift for superannuated ministers in the South aside from a $200,600 contribution years ago.

Louisville George Watts Durham N. C Southern Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund Henry H. Sweets Loutaville H. . Inman Atlanta South Sweets Wattesutt Southern Presbyterian Fund

Lewis Beats Ritchie in Ten Round Boxing Match at Madison Square Garden

In New York Ted Kia Lewis of England outboxed Wille Ritchie of San Francisco in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden. Ritchie pressured early rounds but failed to sustain offense while Lewis used swift footwork and sharp left hooks. Lewis weighed 139 1/2 pounds to Ritchie 143 1/2.

New York Ted Kia) Lewis England Wille Ritchie San Francisco Madison Square Garden Ritchie Ruehle Jechie Hitchie Lewis

Kennedy and Carter Taken to Americus for Trial

Americus Ga December 28 Minter Kennedy and the negro Gee Garter jailed at Leesburg with Gy W Chance and son Claude Chance under indictment for the murder of Banker A T Oliver were brought to Americus and lodged in the Sumter county jail The transfer was ordered by Judge Z A Littlejohn to keep the prisoners separated It is understood a special Lee superior court session for the trial of the Chances Kennedy and Carter will likely convene in February

Americus Minter Kennedy Ke Garter Leesburg W. Chance Claude Chance A. T. Oliver Sumter County Kennedy Garter Z. A. Littlejohn

Burglar Found Concealed in Closet in Americus

Special report from Americus notes that a burly negro burglar was found hiding in a clothes closet when Siginager Paul of the Americus Telephone Exchange entered his home late last night. The burglar was held at the scene until police arrived. Westbrook escaped injury.

Americus Sisnager Paul Wasthreni Americus Hell Sferolver Westbrook

For Her or For Him The Premo Camera

An advertorial note touts the Premo camera as simple and easy to use, claiming it can be understood by a schoolboy. Ta Moone & Sons, the Opticians, advertise at 42 Month Broadway and promote the device as suitable for both genders.

Ta Moone & Sons Opticians Themia

Osteos edged by Bean's five in Kirbyville clash

Atlanta club of Osteos faced Kirksville Osteopaths in a tight indoor game, losing 75 to 20. Lester led with nine baskets, Forbes added 21 points, while Engler and Forester anchored the visitors. The crowd saw swift passing, strong offense from Osteos but weak defense and ball handling against a larger Missouri squad.

Ay Caz Taylor Atlanta Athletic Club Five Kirksville Missouri Five iCoach Joe Bean Osteopatha Engler Lester Westmoreland Forbes Graven Tillon Forbes Dubard Forester Pie Weaver Frank Carter Manhart van Duzer Miss Doonan Margaret Gauze Columbus Snartanburg Atlanta Pas Osthos Westmornland Johnaom Grave Jimi Harrieon Coke Davin

$500 A Share Paid for St. Louis Browns

St. Louis investors report paying 4250,000 for the St. Louis Americans with $26,000 commission to stockholders. Owners received 500 a share for their stock, details learned today in St. Louis.

ST. Louis Browns St. Louis

Yesterday's Trends in Finance and Markets

Yesterday's trends show industrial stocks led by Amer, Sugar, Gen Electric, Studebaker, U and Rubber with a strong showing. Railroad stocks highlighted include Baltimore and Ohio, I Central, N Central, Penn, and Southern Railway. Bond issues noted for Amer Tel and 7 Central of Georgia, Consol, Central Leather, U S Stent and Virginia Carolina Chemistries.

Amer Sugar Gen Studewaker U, & Rubber Balt Ohio I. Central Central Penn. and Southern Railway Tei 7 Central of Georgia Consol Central Leather U. S Stent

Atlanta Quotations: Flour and Grain Prices Listed

A corrected listing shows floor bags and towel bags priced at 7.48 to 7.25, with Victory and other brands like Gloria and White Lily offering self rising mixes at 7.00 to 12.1. A mix of patent and self rising brands appears, including Royal and Puritan highes.

Boutin Star Timoethy Bermuda Harper's Prime Milco Purina Pigeon Ford Auri Patey Purina Mackin Victory A. B.C Georgia Agalis Bonalt V. PB Séc Anit V. P Aacke Cormfeld Gornfield Haros If Avernas Cornfield Breakfast Haven Cartoma Eeerssees Gornfeld Wienere Cartona Gornfeld Cornfeld Cornfeld Wieners Plokte Gornfield Tierce Basii Tyte Tierce Basin D. S Atlanta W. H. White, Jr Whits Provision Company Nboys Gattis Bae Best Les Com A Remco Stpporss Duncen Ce Gloria Royal

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