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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1909

Page

11

Lowry named chairman of tissue paper ball in Atlanta

Mrs Robert J Lowry is named chairman of a tissue paper ball to aid Boys Club, to be held in the new auditorium as a large festive social event. Mrs Arkwright notes plans include a flavor collision favor display, an elegant supper, and music, with many women crafting costumes from tissue paper for the occasion.

Robert J Lowry Haster Atlanta Laws Mra Lowes Mra Arkwright Spocial Nfe

Informal bridge party and social notices in Atlanta

Mr and Mrs J A Ridgely hosted a casual bridge gathering at their Piedmont Avenue home in Atlanta with guests including Miss Maupin Miss Neal and other acquaintances. The event featured twenty games and a dainty supper. The Atlanta Woman's Club invites federation presidents to a recital next Monday at 3:30 PM with Miss Jane announcing Hunter Welsh will perform. A series of social events follow, including a Morning Luncheon for Mrs Gladys Neal’s visit and a silver tea fundraiser for the West Side Methodist Church parsonage. The week includes Mendelssohn’s St Paul rehearsal, Lenten music at Cable Hall, and remarks from Mrs Frederick Schoff on mothers’ congress activities.

Informs Bridge J A Ridgely Meir Piedmont Avenue Campament Ronia May Staupin Gladys Neal Richmond Maupin Miss Neal Malde Nelson Margsré Halley Browning Gates Lathrop Ward Atlanta Womans Club Mes Sam D Tones City Federation of Clubs Miss Janes Hunter Welsh Atlanta Conservators of Music Weman Club Federation of Womens Clubs Miama Conservatory of Music Ladies Aid Society West Side Methodiat Church C H Thaden West Hunter Wrest Schoff Frederick Schoff Rational Congress of Mothers Womans Club Atlanta Robert Zaliner New Orleans Schorr Alfred Bliner Mra Theodoré Birnex Acto Schott Conwas Mitchell Maryland Dire McG Mig Turtle Washington DC Piedmont

Postum as a Coffee Alternative Improves Health in Letter

A reader recounts family coffee troubles including stomach upset and headaches. After switching to Postum the ailments reportedly disappeared for ten years. The letter promotes Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and cites a husband who preferred Postum over coffee.

Inauguration Day Guests and Local Social News

Decatur society page notes Mrs Viet Moore hosting a gathering for Mrs Stephen at the home on Hammonds Street and Mrs Po Metal moving to a new house. Attendees include Mr Bernard Mayan, Mrs Stephen, Miss Grace Troutman, Miss Cleo Dufford, and Miss Mable, with visitors from Athens and Augusta. A Florida trip by Eugenie Dr and L Leavy is planned, and local clubs host dances and bridge evenings as members prepare for upcoming events.

W Leavy Tate Florida Annie Gaseriy Milas Haries Quene Mlases Cleo Dufford Mable Bridge Vesterdes Grace Troutaan Athens I% Cole

Macon Mother Appeals for Clemency in Son’s Case

Mrs S A Halley of Macon appeared before the privan commission and made a touching plea for executive clemency for her son Gordens Bailey and another son Hardeman Bailey, both jailed on charges connected to operating a blind deer. The mother tearfully urged clemency and hoped to send one son to Colorado for health, as tuberculosis afflicts both. The commission showed emotion and the case was pending a decision after the stay of Gordon Busley’s sentence and the petition signed by prohibitionists including Solomon of the Anti Saloon League.

S A Halley Macon Privan Nei Gordens Bailey- Phe Bailey Robert L Bemer Maco Hardeman Bailey Esea Solomon Anti Saloon League

Leaving Atlanta Special Train Notice

Special leaving Atlanta at 1 am on Tuesday March 2 with high class coaches Pullman sleeping cars and dining car. Departure from New Peachtree Street to Washington at 7 am. For reservations write Jamey Freeman district passenger agent.

Atlanta Tueseda Marth Washington Peachtree Street Jamey Freeman

Boy Testimony Supports Father in Woodland Fire Case

In Decatur Alabama on February 26 9 year old Charles Clements testified for his father Bob Clements in a murder and arson trial tied to the Edmondson family home near Woodland last November. The boy said he woke to the fire saw Edmondsons at home and claimed Edmondson killed his family and fled. The defense argues Edmondson was the killer while the father remains on trial and the case may go to the jury tomorrow.

Decatur Charles Clements Bob Clements Dimondson Woodland Pape Edmondsons Wadmondsons Clements Clementa Edmondson

Waynesboro Man Cleared as Case Dismissed in Augusta Court

In Augusta on February 26 Special Judge W W upheld a motion by Waynesboro defendant R D Chandler’s attorney to dismiss a cheating and swindling charge. The case claimed misappropriation of funds to buy cotton seed after Chandler argued there was no title to the money entrusted by Buckeye Cotton Company handlers. He had been brought back from Texas. A possible later larceny action remained uncertain.

Waynesboro Augusta Fall P Johnson R D Chandler Www Eve Chander Waynesporo Haustes Tex Chandler

Opium Conference Concludes in Shanghai Final Session

The international opium conference ends its session in Shanghai after holding its final meeting. Subcommittals were submitted and power was exercised as the body assumes the opium habit must be suppressed. American delegates include Right Rev H Brent, Dr Hamilton Wright, and Prof C D Tenney. they depart Shanghai for Peking tomorrow.

Shanghai Jis H Brent Philippines Hamilton Wright Maine C D Tenney Pekin

Mohawk Run Ashore at Hell Gate Off New York

Gunboat Mohawk grounded on Hogs Back in Hell Gate early tonight as a dozen tugs rushed to assist. Weather calm and clear. crew reported safe with no danger. Tow efforts aimed at moving the vessel into deep water.

New York United States Hell Gate

Rogers Brothers In Panama at the Grand theater

The Rogers Brothers stage musical In Panama at the Grand last night offered Maz Rovery and Joe Kane with lively German gags and vaudeville routines. Attendance ran two-thirds full amid $1.86 price tags and mixed reviews praised some numbers but found this two-year road show tired compared to past productions.

Panama Maz Rovery Rogers Brothers Joe Kane Gus Rogers Ile Rogers Rolex Central Park Washington Max Hoffman Colen Town

Instant Relief from Catarrh Ad Promises Cure

An old style advertisement claims Eclipse Catarrh Cure gives instant relief from catarrh and a lasting cure. It includes testimonials from Mrs Bryant of Rome Georgia, urges readers to send 25 cents for a trial treatment, and asks for name and address to receive a booklet and a pipe.

Mra A. Bryant Rome Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company Atlanta

American Warship Sighting and Naval Movement Report

A derailed OCR fragment notes rising naval activity in Central America, mentioning Washington and the Navy Department weighing reports of a ship and related movements near Mecaragua. The incomplete text references potential port inspections and increased maritime presence amid regional tensions.

Wrebington Enporta Planenainers Central America Mecaragua Ata Department Insaiuntio

Keely Ziegler Shoes Promise Comfort and Fit

Keelys offer shoes praised for fit and comfort from the first wear. Advertises scientific construction and expert fitting to prevent foot troubles, inviting women to try Keely Ziegler shoes to experience superior comfort and lasting quality.

Keely-Ziegler Ot’ Ehase Con Car

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