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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1904

Page

11

Utopian Club Dance Hosts A Lively Bequeathal Ball

The Utopian Cotillion Club held a second season dance at Bequdlo's hall with young members and guests. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whits and Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Yow. A dozen or more attendees from local families joined the evening’s festive affair.

Bequdlo's Hall Edward Whits E. M. Yow Kate Wao Mary Drew Candell Wille Lewis Crusselle Wilhelmina Drummond Clara Foreacre Willie White Maria Gil- Feath Cartersville Caroline Perdue Louise Johnson Bertha Banke Louise Street Jessie Magon Marietta Alice Stokes Maybelle Swift Juanita Tyler Mary Virginia Parks Margaret Dunlap Bernice Tinsley Tom Odom Lottie Ausin Hwing Carter Messrs Irvine Greshman Robert H. Wilson, Jr Harry B C. Lioyd Lipscomb Lucius PB. Drewry

Society Scene Teems With Weddings and Young Hostesses

A Raleigh area social roundup highlights a large wedding party and numerous teen gatherings. Notable entries include Stirrat Binford nuptials, a Raleigh ceremony, and plans for teas, card parties, and receptions hosted by Mrs J Kay Stirrat and others featuring colorful decor and many invited guests.

Mrs Cheatham Thompson Receives Ovation in Atlanta

Mrs Kitty Cheatham Thompson wowed a large Atlanta audience in her debut appearance. The program featured a varied repertoire including Bernberg's Mt Neige and other noted French songs, highlighting her talent, beauty, and personal magnetism. Thompson etched an artistry that captivated every listener as she opened with a winning first song.

Kitty Cheatham Thompson Atlanta Bernberg Capliar Cine

Delibes, D Hardelot, and a Musical Recital in New York

A recap of a New York recital featuring Delibes, An Old Romance by D Hardelot for Mrs Cheatham Thompson, and English love lyrics with musical accompaniments. Poetical pieces include songs by Norton and pieces by Burleigh and Dunbar. Thompson impressed as singer reader impersonator and actress. Post recital guests and a social items list follow with numerous names and local engagements.

Eve Thompson Lowry Nashville

New Trial Granted in Cawthorn Case Dodge County Man

The supreme court ordered a new trial for R D Cawthorn of Dodge County who was convicted of murdering H Tucker and sentenced to be hanged The court found errors in the first trial including improper admission of evidence about the earlier poisoning and noted a concurrent dissent by Judges Fish and Candler

Dodge County Supreme Court Aganst R. D. Cawthorn H. Tucker Tucker Cawthorn

Obituary: Mrs Octavia Thompson of Covington dies at 60

Mrs Octavia Thompson, 60, wife of R H Thompson of Covington Ga, died at 2 this morning after several months illness. She is survived by her husband and five children A B Thompson Mansfield Heard Thompson Gomer ville William Thompson Alabama Horace Thompson Atlanta and Ida Thompson Covington. Funeral services by pastor Rev G W Duvall with Dr James E Dickey at Midway Methodist church at 11 tomorrow morning.

Octavia Thompson Covington R. H. Thompson Thompson Folows A. B. Thompson Mansfiel Heard Thompson Goamerville William Thompson Alabama Horace Thompson Technological School Atlanta Ida Thompson G. W. Duvall James E. Dickey Midway Methodist Church

Certificate in Her Hand Woman Stops Marriage in New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 12 a well dressed woman cried as she halted a wedding between Lawrence Sanborn of Boston and Miles Gelra Ohlsen of Sweden. The bride claimed a certificate and later returned seeking it, while Judge Downing delayed signing until six hours passed. Sanborn vanished, and the ceremony was briefly performed before the wife claimed the papers. The judge later signed to recognize Miss Ohlsen as Mrs Sanborn, and the couple left. Sanborn listed his father as William D. Sanborn of Boston.

New Orleans Lawrence Sanborn Boston Miles Gelra Ohlsen Sweden Downing Miss Ohlsen Judge B Downing Sanborn William D. Sanborn

Mrs Wood Sentenced to Two Years for Assault with Intent

The Supreme Court upheld the Superior Court verdict sentencing Mrs W J Wood to two years for assault with intent to murder after she shot at her husband seven times at his Milledgeville farm. Jealousy and marital strife were cited. she had previous brush with shooting a woman on Peachtree Street. She was released on bond pending appeal and may seek sentence reduction. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a health aid amid the court news.

Supreme Court Superior Court W. J Wood R B. Blackburn Tard Peachtree Street

Street car struck by train injuring numerous in Kentucky

A street car near the union depot in Louisville was struck by an outgoing Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis train. Ten or twelve people were injured, one possibly fatally. Passengers include J W Helsey deputy organizer Woodmen of the World. Clarence Knowles Illinois Central. J S Ford Benton postmaster. J A Sloth news reporter. Mrs Matthew Phelps Ozon. Terrell Fooks Paducah. Mrs T H Phelps Paducah. J C Thorneyhill Paducah. James Hisby Henderson. F J Smith and wife Gilbertville. About thirty persons were aboard the car. The motorman allegedly tried to beat the train across. The engine pushed the car thirty feet before stopping.

Louieville the Times Paducah Union Depot Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis J. W. Helsey Woodmen of the World Clarence Knowles Illinois Central J.S. Ford Benton J. A. Sloth Matthew Phelps Ozon Terrell &. Fooks T. H. Phelps J.C. Thorneyhill James Hisby Henderson F. J Smith Gilbertville

S E T A changes meeting place

The Southeastern Tariff Association will not meet at Old Point Comfort Virginia this year and may choose Hot Springs North Carolina or Philadelphia for the gathering on May 18. W E Chapin will not seek reelection as president. speculation on successors continues. A H Wray and Edgar S Wilson attended the Atlanta meeting and then returned home.

Southeastern Tariff Association Old Point Comfort Hot Springs N G Phiadelphia W E. Chapin Association Edgar S Wilson Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Atlanta Macon

Hat Renovation by Bussey at 28 Whitehall Street

Bussey cleans dyes and reshapes old hats and Panamas into new styles. Prices quoted for work done. Located at 28 Whitehall Street.

Bussey Tate Whitehall Street

Contest is on in Morgan county Georgia election race

Madl non 61 February 2 Special hon E H George Morgan county legislator seeks reelection opposing John B Swords a county farmer and current board of county commissioners member. Other races include Hilsman vs Baldwin for clerk of court Emerson vs Aycock for coroner Bearden vs Bearden for tax receiver Peacock for ordinary Walker for treasurer and Penick unopposed.

Madlnon E H George Morgan County Georgia George John B Swords Board of County Commissioners Colonel George JA Hilsman Che Baldwin Jo Emerson R BB Aycock R G Bearden HL. Peacock E L. Walker J. T Penick

Valentines at John M. Miller Co. Morletta street

Advertisement for Morleys Lemon Elixir touting pleasant effects with no griping, sold at 39 Morletta Street by John M. Miller Co. Elixir is described as ideal and pleasant to take, priced at 50 cents a bottle at all druggists.

Advertising Contracts Spark Advertiser's Trade Push

The Mascengalo Advertising Agency of Awanta markets ad space as a bridge between money, time, and effort for advertisers. It urges readers to request their booklet Why dont sou t and touts hundreds of successful customers across the United States.

Mascengalo Awanta United States

Atlanta Architects Sue for Plan Fees in Lowndes County Case

Gulucke and Co. of Atlanta sue Lowndes County for 1730 dollars claiming owed for plans and specifications for a new court house built about three years ago. County paid 1000 dollars on the original bill. suit in superior court likely to be heard at May term. Valdosta elects new mayor M A L Briggs and council. outgoing officials report healthy city finances.

Gulucke & Co Valdosta Atlanta Lowndes County L Briggs J. M Harvey W D Peeples M R Ousley O K Jones O T Blalock J W Pinkston D Peeples Varnedor Smith IT Galney L C Varnedoe

DeKalb County Sees Six Candidates for Two Seats

DeKalb Ga February 2 Special yesterday DeKalb politicians drew a large crowd at Tucker as Colonel Hooper Alexander opened the campaign for the lower house urging immediate extension of the Western and Atlantic railroad to the sea. Also speaking were Colonel Norton, Dr W Mayson, William Schley Howard, Harvey J Parry and Dr J T Grace who announced plans to run, creating a six candidate field for two legislative spots.

DeKalb Decatur Tucker Hooper Alexander W. Mayson LB. Norton Alexander Norton Mayon Willam Schley Howard Harvey J. Parry Stone Mountain Circuit J T Grace de' Kalb Fila

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