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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1903

Page

11

Magnificent Atlanta Luncheon for Visiting Guests

A refined private luncheon in Atlanta honored visiting guests with a brilliant musical program.Mrs J O W and Mrs Herbert Ward attended with other locals, guests from Dalton and nearby areas, as guests chatted in drawing rooms. The centerpiece featured white dendritic decor, crystal fruit, and roses. guests wore white ensembles, and the host wore white voile with Venetian lace. A subsequent reception praised by attendees as one of the prettiest of the season featured Miss McAfee, Miss Blatterman, and Mr B Mith, with an all-white dress code and red room accents. A later musical event and WCTU program were announced for upcoming dates.

Atlanta Shean Herbert Ward Tea McCarber Ata Newar x John King Cos- Braye Deanie Engiizh Ruth Haliman Sera McAfee Mareh Fa Fy Gollaenda Miss Mlatterman Mr Song Mora Miss McAfee Rheinberger Miss Blatterman McAfer Neal Lella Blakes Grif Martin Thurton Joseph Richardson Bloomfield Chamberlain T Wins Annie Epp Airting Nellie Filsshies Josie Lee Wilford F 4 Scott Mrs. Blakely Mrs. Martin Miss Scott

Music and Social Events Highlight Atlanta Society

An Atlanta society page lists musical duties at Wesleyan Tabernacle with Rev F. An England and Miss Christina Tingling, a Sheltering Arms charity lunch by First Baptist, and numerous gatherings. Card-style notices note receptions, meetings, and visits by notable residents and visitors from Griffin, Henderson, and New Orleans, with active clubs, whist parties, and literary circle elections filling the week.

Wesleyan Tabérnacle England Wesleyan Tabernacle Quartet Christina Tingling McConnell Win Wesleyan

Georgia Div sponsor named for Confederate reunion in New Orleans

Miss Lucy Simpson of Lumpkin Georgia named sponsor for the Georgia Division Y C V at the Confederate Veterans reunion to be held May 19 in New Orleans. She is described as a handsome young Georgia girl with deep Confederate lineage, including six uncles who served. General Clement A Evans selected her from among Georgia’s daughters, citing family public service and her father A H Simpson’s prominent Stewart County roles.

Kin Clement A. Evans Georgia Y. C New Orleans Miss Simpson Joseph Singer Athinta Evans Lucy Simpson A.’ H. Simpson Dumpkin Stewart County Stewart County Bank Board of County Commissioners Board of Education Tip’ Harrison Comptrolier General Simpson Lucy

Kentucky Governor Election Question Prompts Debate

A longcolumn reports speculation in Kentucky over whether Governor Beckham, age 36, can legally seek re election after a partial term. Lawyers split on eligibility with many asserting constitutional limits do not bar him, while some doubt persist. The piece also notes Beckhams popularity and the state political climate.

Goordoza Leoutaville Piedmont Cardoza Citzen O Blue Grass J.C Kentucky Beckham Care W. Beckham Hoga Democratic Party

Reed Goodrum-Watt wed at Savannah home

Savannah Ga February 19 Mrs Gessie Reed Goodrum and Mr Walter Wellington Watt wed at noon today at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs William Reed formerly of Cedartown Rev W A Nisbet officiated with relatives and intimate friends present Miss Lucile England of Cedartown was maid of honor The couple depart for a month's tour and then reside in Charlotte North Carolina

Railway Sets Low Mardi Gras Excursion Rates

Central of Georgia Railway announces low rate excursion tickets to Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans from February 17 to 22. Mardi Gras celebrations, convenient schedules, and improved passenger service cited. For details contact a company agent or W H Fog Traveling Passenger Agent at 16 Wall Street Atlanta Ga.

Pensacola Fla Mobile Alac New Orleans Central of Georgia Railway W. H. Fog Wall Street Atlanta, Ga

Miners Share in Profits: Middlesboro Operators Grant Wage Increase

In Middlesboro Kentucky on February 1 the coal operators in the district granted a voluntary sixteen percent wage increase. About 1,300 miners are affected as the industry reports a banner year in the soft coal trade and the operators wish to share prosperity with employees.

Middlesboro

Supreme Court of Georgia Hears Macon and Waring Cases

The Supreme Court of Georgia resumed and concluded argument in McGorrick v. Mayor and Council of Macon. It opened arguments in Equitable Loan and Security Co. v. P. L. A. Waring et al. Afternoon sessions for pet hearings continue for the rest of the week and next week except Saturdays as the Augusta Eastern and Atlantic circuits are completed.

Supreme Court of Georgia McGorrick Wright Mayor and Conncil of Macon Equitable Loan and Security Company PL A

National Conference of Charities Set for Atlanta in May

The Atlanta executive committee approved plans for the National Conference of Charities and Corrections to meet in Atlanta next May. Dr. Y. D. Longino chaired the session with E H Thornton J W English and Mrs Nellie Peters Black among attendees. Subcommittees were named for finance transportation and entertainment with Mrs Black to lead the entertainment group and Governor Terrell to appoint a six member local committee from counties over 1 000 population.

National Conference of Charities and Corrections Atlanta Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Yr DD Longino James W.english Harry T. Schtesinger E. H. Thornton BE. V. Carter W. G. Cooper Nellie Peters Black A. V Harry L. Schlesinger W. R. Joyner BM. M. Jackson J. J. Magan James R. Gray B Thompson Charles A. Wickershaw Charles ©. Harman C. A. Granger Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs

Coal Strike Commission Opens in Washington for Report

The anthracite coal strike commission met in Washington on February 19 to begin formulating conclusions and framing its report. All members were present and the session focused on preliminary details as two commissioners said it is impossible to estimate when the award will be ready. No two members have yet discussed the forthcoming verdict, and no outline can be made at this time.

Washington Tts Anthracite Coal Strike Commission

Paving bids invited for Peachtree and Peters streets

Sealed proposals to pave asphalt streets Peachtree from viaduct to Ells and Peters from Walker to Park will be received by 3 p m Monday March 2 1903. Bids require a certified check and contract must be signed within ten days or forfeiture applies. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids. City Engineer R M Clayton.

Peachtree Street Ells Street Peters Street Walker Street Park Street R. M. Clayton

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