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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1902

Page

12

A Beautiful Reception for Mrs Hallman Guests

Mrs Hallman was guest of Mrs Everett at a refined reception hosted by Rich Mrs W Jones and Miss Emma Jones. About 150 attendees enjoyed palms and pink roses, a luncheon with pink decor, and attachees including Mrs Benson Mrs Clarence Everett and Miss Kate Lynan. Guests wore elegant crepe de chine and lace gowns.

W. ©. Jones Emma Jones Hallman Everett Benson Clarence Everett Bessie Jones Kate Lynan Dills Pope Thomas Lumpkin George Muse W. E Miss Bessie Tones

Fifteenth Anniversary Reception at Blackman Home

A Monday evening reception at 660 Central avenue honored Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blackman’s fifteenth anniversary. Forty guests attended with pink and blue decorations, a centerpiece of pink and white carnations, a salad course, cakes, ices, and fruits. Miss Corinne Fisher presided at the punch bowl, assisted by Mrs. William E. Beckham and Miss Edna Blackman. The hall featured palms and ferns and music, with Mrs. Blackman wearing blue and white silk and Miss Edna Blackman in rose taffeta and lace.

W. H. Blackman Central Avenue Corinne Fisher William E. Beckham Edna Blackman Biffekman Rob

Social News Highlights From Augusta and Nearby

A dense round of social items details visits and entertainments in Augusta, Charleston, Macon, and beyond. Notable names include Miss Rosa McBee named maid of honor for Charleston carnival, and numerous gatherings at homes of the city’s prominent families with euchre parties, dances, and dinners. Trips and arrivals cited, with trustees, officers, and local society figures noted.

Miss McBee Rosa McBee W. E. McBee Charleston Major Mims Joseph Thomas

Grape Nuts Boosts Vitality Says Philadelphia Man

Charlee E. Allen of 305 Master St Philadelphia Pa crediting Grape Nuts Breakfast Food with restoring vigor at age sixty after six months use He reports heart strength improved bowels steadier nerves calmer and weight up from 137 to 151 pounds The testimony notes oats as breakfast choice and praise for the product

Charlee E. Allen Philadelphia

Social notes and visits from Charleston society

A long list of society greetings visits and travels in Charleston. Notables include Miss Julia Huguenin and Mrs. Robert Lowry hosting and attending luncheons, Miss Eleanor Gimperling visiting from Dayton, and Mr. Clifford Bateman planning permanent residence in Atlanta. Guests from Natchez, New Orleans, London, and New York noted along with upcoming events and teas.

Maurice Kahn Natchez, Miss Mr. Kahn Lottie Foster Morrison City Winder Pittsburg Washington Baltimore Clifford Bateman Atlanta Mattie Taylor Bi Capital Avenue Julia Porter Charleston Awarhig PB. Carrington T. B. Neat J. Carrol Payne Payne New Orleans Martha Glover Opal Smith Eleanor Gimperling Dayton Ohio Julia Julia Taylor Wil Valentine Lurcheon Robert 3. Lowry Julia Huguenin Charles D. Roy James Hickey Himbail Flemingau Btzrion She Alston Josia Sleckhall Henrietta Collier George M. Brown Preston Arkwright Savannah Samuel Weyman Mornday William Brokaw New York Radmore London Florida Myrtis Scott

Molly Pitcher at Grand Sparks Strong Applause and Praise

Atlanta theatregoers applauded Molly Pitcher at the Grand for its human, dramatic, and historically grounded portrayal led by Miss Widder. Cast including Miss Kidder and Mr. Lonergan delivered polished, dignified performances as the production opened with King John and other Shakespearean works alongside Sousa concert plans and a Van Dyke lecture on Tennyson.

the Grand Molly Fitcher Molly Pitcher Miss Widder Miss Kidder Mr. Lonergan Captain Carrington Misa Olive Oliver Anne Carew Acress Henry van Dyke van Dyke Brick Presbyterian Church New York Princeton Tennyson Uth Atlanta Lecture Association Fannyson

Henry Brooks commuted from gallows to life imprisonment

Governor Candler signed an order commuting Henry Brooks's murder sentence to life in prison. Brooks, a Savannah black man, was condemned for killing Policeman Marty Fender last February and was nearly executed when respite was granted. The pardon board endorsed the commutation after a hearing noting doubt about Brooks' guilt and possible witness perjury. Seventy Savannah lawyers and eleven jurors joined petitions in support.

Henry Brooks Candler Savannah Brooks

What’s Your Face Worth With Dr King’s Pills

The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure liver trouble and improve skin tone with a clear complexion and rosy cheeks. It states the product costs 25 cents and is available at all druggists.

Dr. King

Priest Doyle Accepts St Patrick Banquet Invitation

Rev Francis C Doyle pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart and former pastor of St Vincent Mobile has accepted an invitation to attend the Friendly Knights of St Patrick banquet in St Louis on March 17 He will respond to the toast The Day We Celebrate.

Anniston Ala Francis C. Doyle Church of the Sacred Heart St. Vincent Mobile Friendly Knights of St. Patrick St. Louis Father Doyle

Plunkett Loses Life Risk After 40 Foot Fall

Arthur Plunkett, 17, fell forty feet from a ladder at 79 Luckie Street while shingling a two story house home of A H Weeks. He fractured his skull and lies in Grady Hospital with brain concussion awaiting word on recovery. The ladder slipped as he mounted the roof and he fell over the front porch.

Arthur Plinkett Luckie Street Grady Hospital Plunkett A. H. Weeks

Una Clayton to Headline Columbia Theater Four Nights

The Una Clayton company led by the alluring soubrette will perform at the Columbia theater for four nights starting Monday with matinees Tuesday and Thursday. Ismeralda will open the program, following a Charleston success and featuring new specialties by the Prentice trio. Beats on sale at Miller's.

Una Clayton Columbia Theater Charleston Prentice Trio Milier’a UNA Glayton CO

Heimbaugh's Close Call On Auburn Avenue

Atlanta insurance man Guy W. Helmbaugh narrowly escaped serious injury on Auburn avenue near Pryor street. He rode a Rapid Transit car and jumped off as it moved. He chased the car, crossed behind it, and was struck by an incoming train car, then carried to his home. At Grady hospital he was found to have only a bruised thigh.

Atlanta Guy W. Helmbaugh Auburn Avenue Pryor Street Helmbaugh Decatur Pryor Ivy Streets Hll Grady Hospital

Gelders Special Today at 2c for Ginner and stamps offer

Advertisement notes Gelders Special Today at 2c and Greea Trading Stamps from A. K. Hawkes. Details include Whitehall viaduct address, Mardi Gras routes Pensacola Mobile New Orleans February 4–11 1902 low round trip fare via APB railroad with through Pullman dining and coach cars. Tickets on sale February 4–10, final by February 15 1902, extension possible to February 29 with 50 cent deposit. Tickets at N Pryor street office or union depot.

APB Pullman Atlanta New Orleans Pryor Street Union Depot L. H. Hilu Union George W. Allen Axes Billups BF. Wyly, JR Erate Symcs Southern _ort Rays Railway Cincinnal Chicago Tacal Brunswick Columbus Sleeping Cara Birmingham Memphis Kanaps City Shoristte Danville Richmond Chattanooga Florida St Augustine Eackean- Mille St. Augustine Washington and Southwestern Limited Washington New York New York Express Chariotis Norfolk Amivea Richuard Aneniston Fe. Valley Macon Birmincham Columbu Taccoa Cincinnati Caga Louisville Cleveland Pittsburg Traiser Dutral Flactia Ts Am Ruguetine Bruns Brae Jacksonvilla St. Ha Rew York Ana S

Accidently Shot Himself at Lowentton Mill Watches

Huntsville Alabama February 7 Charles Chandler night watchman at the Lowentton mill accidentally shot himself last night while clearing a weapon. The discharge wounded his right knee. He is reported seriously hurt.

Huntsville Ala Charles Chandler Lowsentton Banda

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