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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1909
Page
27
For newly patterned Valenciennes laces the offering presents 30 varieties in dainty spring effects. Round thread filet and diamond mesh appear with colored Valenciennes edges and insertions, in widths that matchable into sets. Linen laces on another table showcase all thread linen patterns with Edges and Insertions to match. See them.
An importer presents a display of fine embroideries offered at 98 cents per yard, highlighting valuable Swiss and cambric materials. The sale includes waists and yokes with edgings, insertions, and readings in chiffon and Swiss. Prices compare with pieces valued up to $2.25, emphasizing high quality at low cost.
Unusual sale notice describes Bett Buckles and novelty belt buckles offered at 25 cents after remarks of previous pricing at 1.80 each. The collection includes brass gold and silver finishes with various shapes and stones, mainly sr belt buckles and other items priced 50 cents to 7.50.
Silver finished coin purses with mesh designs and long chains. A new showing of stylish handbags in various leather shapes, some feather lined. Dozen or more styles in black brown blue and tan offered at $1 each.
Elegant one piece princess dresses in madras and chambray with light blue navy tan pink and white options. Openwork embroidered yoke and band of embroidered coin spots trim the front and waist. Long tucked sleeves and a graceful skirt suitable for early spring.
Seersucker ginghams from the well known 12 1-2 cent brand arrive in manufacturers lengths from 1a to 76 yards. Buyers may have fabric cut to any required quantity with stripes checks and plaids in attractive spring colorings. New Ginghams priced at 1ec per yard.
A new shipment of Flaxon Waistings arrives, featuring attractive stripes and checks. The white fabric with permanent linen thread finish is 32 inches wide priced at 25 cents per yard, with Plain Faxon suitable for suits at 36 inches wide also 25 cents per yard.
Pure linen Cambric thirty six inches wide ships in two new supplies. A superior quality instantly recognizable for waists and underwear at 25 cents per yard. Shrunk linens for suits and waists 3 pence per yard. Sheer and medium weights 34 inches wide linen suitings at 89 cents per yard. Every thread pure linen with correct weight and finish.
Longeloth at 95 cents a bolt featuring soft finish and strong weave. Imperial grade fabric measures 30 inches wide and comes in bolts of 22 yards. G5C bolt.
A special sale offers twenty styles of Night Dresses ten styles of Petticoats and other foundations at $1.19 each. Undergarments are described as snowy and perfect in detail with notable savings. The store promises extensive displays and low prices far below typical costs.
Since their arrival last week they have created much interest, with many choosing one or more. The waists are plain white lightweight madras, some with white grounds and small black and colored stripes. Tailored, perfectly fitting with detachable linen collar and laundered cuffs, finished with embroidered eyelets. Practical, stylish, good-looking models offered at $1 cash. early buyers urged.
Readable lines describe two towel items from Union Linen Huck Towels and Huck Towels with red borders. Towels measure 16 by 34 inches at 12 1 2 cents and 19 by 38 inches at 19 cents. Additional listing notes red bordered crash toweling and absorbent cotton crash at five cents per yard.
Three groups showcase simple tailored models with emphasis on line and cut. Coats reach 34 inches or more with taffeta lining and Ottoman silk trimming on collar cuffs and pockets. Skirts are high-waisted gore cuts in cream serge with hairline stripes and spring colors. A cream and black serge suit at $20 highlights the display of all new materials and styles.
An advertisement promotes asbestos filled table mats for dining rooms. The mats are scalloped linen with hemstitched edges, round or oval in an inch size, priced at 25 cents each. Other sizes and kinds offered at lower prices.
Advertising copy describes welded sheets and Armorside Welded sheets with two reinforcing bands and flat surface. Mentions actual size 78 by 6? inches and price five cents each. Notes durable construction and excellent value for buyers in a catalog-like ad.
Misses Mery and Cornelia Booker return home after visiting Newnan. Mrs J T Dixon comes back from Tarbotten. Miss Sadie Friesleben attended the Halston Scheuseler wedding in Fayette. Mrs John Horsley returns from Montgomery. Miss Sallie Cobb Johnson of Atlanta guests of Miss Annie Hammond. Mrs Will Lenier rests at home after Atlanta visit. Mrs L F Yancey guest of Mrs L Canter in Birmingham. Mrs P B Tatum spends week in Columbus. Mrs H T Woodyard returns to LaGrange after visiting Mrs James Hadroon. Miss Estells Horsley visiting Cedartown. Mrs John Barker at home after Opelika trip. Miss Judith Lyndon of Washington visits Miss Marguerite Adams. Miss Persia Griggs to Nashville to spend time with aunt Mrs Fannie Givens. Miss Daisy Zachry hosts guests including Miss Fannie Emma Lewis of Columbus and Miss Maria in the Grange. Reception at home in honor of Mrs P A Tatum. Miss Edith Branson returns to Athens after stay with Mrs EB Lanter. Misses Fannie and Flora Hagedorn in Atlanta. Mrs Charles M Brady of Jersey City guests of Mrs Bessie Callaway.
In Molena Georgia Mr and Mrs C P Jordan hosted a large group for a turkey dinner last Sunday for his birthday. Guests included Dr and Mrs W Aven Miss Clara Lawrence Miss Ina Jordan Miss Dana Evalyn and Clarice Brooks Miss Nena Willis Mr POA Willis and Mr J W Ape. Other locals visited relatives and attended events across nearby towns as residents shared time with family and friends.
Bargain buyers can save on soft white blankets now offered at 3 dollars per pair, with other blankets marked down proportionally. The ad notes heavy full size 11 by 4 and wool content still warm, with usual price at 5 dollars.
The Kildare Club in Oxford held an afternoon and literary meeting at Mrs Julius Maret Benson’s home. Members enjoyed a Schubert life sketch by Mrs Charles W. Pennier visiting Baltimore, plus a piano by Mrs W. Burt and a vocal by Mrs W. Brapham Bonnail. Refreshments followed. Nearby notices mention visitors, hostesses, and upcoming gatherings around Oxford.
YATESVILLE GA residents report visits and travel. Mrs A P Camp will visit relatives in Macon this week. Mr George Crawford went to Atlanta on business Monday. Miss Bessin Colauitt returned to Thomaston after visiting here. Mr Arthur Brown of Macon was here Sunday. Mr W L Fillvan of Williamson visited Monday. Miss Julia Willems has returned from Horn to her home. Allen Adams of Thomaston planned to be in Barnesville on Monday. Miss Annie Pearson of Culloden visited friends here Sunday. Mrs Hubert dePartin returned from Fort Valley where she had visited relatives. Mr G Pamlue of Barnesville was here Tuesday.
A large assembly of young ladies hosted by Mrs. George Wyly on Varri street honored Miss Isabel Walker of Helena with a quiz game based on Shakespeare. Prizes went to Miss Mary Irwin, and decor featured Sewgulls violets and pot plants. Socials continued with Mrs J J Waren opening her home for the History Club, violet ice cream served after the program, and Mrs B E West hosting a Twentieth Century Club meeting with light refreshments. Additional entertainments included Annie Wicker hosting guests from Atlanta and Albany, visitors from Waynesboro, and several tea gatherings. A dance at the Junda hotel Friday night drew twelve couples with the Barkan Hallan band.
Three collections of curtains offer notable savings Nottingham and Madras fabrics with Arabian color options. Full regular length and width priced at 350 dollars now 2.25. Cable nets and Cluny effects create rich, popular mid range choices. Finer curtains offer equal or greater inducements in variety and price.
An old advertisement promotes damask fabric and related linen goods. It touts a 72 inch wide damask of superior flax quality at 75 cents, along with hemmed napkins sized 18 inches per dozen at 85 cents, and Renaissance Centerpieces measuring 18 by 18 inches priced at 50 cents.
Mesers HEC McWhorter and 48 Adame travel to Murphy North Carolina while Miss Charlotte Underwood suffers illness in Augusta. Visitors include Miss Florence Witte from Louisville and Mrs J O Fisherty from Madison. A Sausatrian Club forms with May Rogers Emma Beles and other local matrons as members.
In Anniston Alabama a week of notable social events included a musical at the Reynolde residence with Miss Margaret Reynolde and guest of honor Miss Elen Davis, a Philharmonic Club gathering on Clearwater Avenue, and a heart-dice gathering hosted by Mrs Emma Lea Ledbetter on Wilmer Avenue. Mrs Henry DeBardeleben plans to move to Birmingham with her family by early March. Mrs Richard Guckner hosted a refined tea on Quinzaril Avenue, with guests numbering 125. Mrs William Kilby departed for Jacksonville Florida to join her husband for several weeks. Mrs James B Carrington returned from visits to Staten Island New York and Richmond Virginia. Miss Katherine Akers returned to Atlanta after staying with Mrs L B Baxter, having been a featured guest at several entertainments.
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