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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
12
Downstairs section overflows with brand new women apparel from plaid coats to silk and crepe dresses. Styles range from belted plaid coats at 6.75 to black and white coats at 3.75 and corduroy options at 5.75. Skirts in golfine and corduroy sell for 3.50 with side draped effects. Dresses in crepe de chine and silk priced 6.50 to 10 with hues of rose gray green and blue.
Readable ad notes fresh gingham and percale dresses in pretty color tones. Some have narrow embroidery edges and striped trim in pastel colors. Sold at a price of $1.00, inviting shopper interest.
The Atlanta Chapter UDC meets at 2 pm in the Woman's Club room with Mrs T J Stevens presiding. Guests Julia Jackson and Margaret Wilson of the Children of the Confederacy will present a program arranged by Miss Mary Ball Griffith and Mrs J B Nichol. The lineup includes poems, piano and violin solos, readings, and Dixie songs.
The Art Study club meets Mrs E W More at 69 W Twelfth St at 2 30 pm. Georgia chapter U D of Order of Eastern Star holds first meeting at Lebanon temple at 6 45 pm with degrees conferred. Mothers department of St Pauls church hosts speaker Mrs W A Albright and Miss Sapp ington Friday at 3 pm. Fryer street school PTA meets Friday at 3 pm with Professor J C Wardlaw address and Mrs Blackburn recitation. Atlanta chapter AD AS meets this afternoon at 8 o clock at the Woman s club. full attendance urged.
Mrs Lindsey Hopkins travels to New York for ten days and stays at the Waldorf Astoria. Dr Frank Eskridge announces the birth of a son Frank Jr. Mr and Mrs F F White of Florida to host weekend at Harmon home. Elizabeth Campbell visits Rome. Mr and Mrs A M Wilson guests of Kincaid in St Peters burg then Havana trip. T R Harmon and T R Jr return from Indian Springs. Anne Kilby returns to Anniston. Mrs Francis Price and young daughter visiting Montgomery. John Hardist and family at Hotel Majestic New York. Arthur T Shirley of Philadelphia to visit Mrs Arthur Rant. Mr John & Lester at Hotel Jefferson Richmond. Barrett Phinizy of Athens announce birth of daughter Laura Anne. grandmothers Mrs Ferdinand Phinizy and Mrs Edwin A Glover. Mrs Phinizy and Miss Phinizy at Piedmont sanatorium. Mr and Mrs Allen M Pierce announce birth of son Allen M Pierce Jr.
P Lee Phillips chief of the division of maps and charts at the Library of Congress will visit Atlanta around March 1 to locate Civil War era maps manuscripts newspapers and books for the library He plans to stay several days and aims to deepen ties with the region He is the son of Philip Philips formerly of La Grange Georgia
A dated home remedy proposes mixing Bay Rum acid glycerine and water to darken gray hair. Apply daily for two weeks then every other week. a half pint allegedly darkens hair dandruff clears germs stops shedding relieves itching and promotes softer glossy hair.
Columbus Ga February 23 Special Routine business and social events marked the second day of the Georgia chapters Daughters of the American Revolution conference. Mrs Thaddeus C Parker Macon state regent presided as reports from officers and committees showed growth and healthy chapters. An afternoon luncheon followed by committee reports and a reception hosted by Oglethorpe George Walton and Button Gwinnett chapters. Officers to be elected at tomorrow's session.
The Trust Company of Georgia filed for directions on the estate of the late F T Ryan valued at 50000 with all heirs dead a legal contest over the will has nephews four seeking the estate with a disinheritance clause prompting an order to publish claims in newspapers so heirs may file Under law the estate would go to next of kin but the clause precludes it The executor is the Frost Company of Georgia and the estate is mainly Atlanta realty Ryan was a former Fulton Superior Court deputy clerk and was well known in Atlanta distant cousins are possible but unconfirmed
Dalton postmaster designate Woodrow Whiton predicts a Wilson victory in the next election. B L Heartsill, recently assistant doorkeeper in the house, told an Atlanta audience he felt the nation would rally to Wilson after a Democratic nomination and re election. Heartsill praised Georgia’s congressional delegation as hard working.
Senator Helen King Robinson of Colorado arrives Friday to address Atlanta on municipal suffrage at the Baptist Tabernacle with introduction by Charles J. Haden. Local leaders Mrs Emily C McDougald and Mrs Frances Whiteside sit on the platform as reception plans unfold and a luncheon at the Piedmont Hotel follows for invited suffragists.
About fifty Mutual Benefit Life Insurance agents from across Georgia travel to Atlanta for a two day session at the Ansley hotel. A A Drew and William Winton of Newark head the program with a luncheon, reception, and banquet planned for Thursday. Friday focuses on business conferences.
Jonesboro Ga February 23 a charter for the Jonesboro Manufacturing company was granted by Judge Charles W Smith. stockholders will meet March 4 to form a permanent organization and begin the knitting mill venture.
A potent storm swept Atlanta with a thunder and lightning display late yesterday. Heavy rain drenched the city and raged into the night, followed by intermittent showers and a forecast of cooler, cloudy weather with possible light showers this afternoon.
Dr Eugene H Price a 1915 Atlanta Medical College graduate died at sea aboard the British steamer Stephen after leaving Barbados. He was buried at sea. Price had worked in New York hospitals before becoming ship surgeon. He planned to practice medicine on returning to the east or south. He was the son of Mr and Mrs S G Price of Atlanta.
The body of Mrs Estelle Garrett Baker who died by suicide in New York after weeks of melancholia will be brought to Atlanta for funeral services and interment. The body is expected to arrive Thursday afternoon and will be taken to the chapel of H M Patterson. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 o clock with interment at West View. Mrs Baker is survived by her sister Mrs Emma Lou Boyd of New
An early morning hot water drink with limestone phosphate is urged as a cleansing ritual to remove daily waste from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The ad claims it stabilizes digestion improves mood and reduces nervousness and insomnia.
The Bappipck Scene reports Milledgeville intends to enlarge and improve the church building soon, aiming for sooner completion. The move signals growth and strengthened facility for the local congregation.
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