This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
11
A column urges women to audit their wardrobe and grooming for spring and travel. It advises sorting through the trousseau, refreshing gowns and accessories, and preparing for trips to tropical climates with practical outfits and sturdy fastenings. It emphasizes practical looks, modest embellishment, and the daily discipline of self presentation.
Miss Anna Tinsley Winston and Mr. William Huff wed last Saturday at the bride’s grandparents West Point home with a lush greenery decorated reception. Dr. Forrester officiated before an altar of paling and ferns. matron of honor Mrs. FE Henderson and best man Mr. John Scott stood beside. After the ceremony, guests admired meteor roses and valley lilies as the couple prepared for a New Orleans wedding trip.
A stream of holiday gatherings fills West End and Peachtree Street with festivities. Notables include Miss Eleanor Williams hosting a dance club, Miss Elma Rankin and Miss Luetle Tolleson among guests, and Mrs J W Rankin hosting a Christmas party with music and readings. Also noted are a birthday tribute for Annie Lora Davis, a Hlecta chapter meeting, Miss Benedict’s bridge event, and a Peabody and King family social with formal attire and an afternoon tea accompanied by an orchestra.
The wedding of Miss Marguerial Beek and Mr. Hamilton Block occurred last night at All Saints church with Rev. W W Memminger officiating in front of a large gathering. Best man was William H Wood of Alabama and maid of honor Laura Wyatt, with bridesmaids Nell Waldo Carolyn Green Penelope Clarke Anna Bourke Ida May Blount. Guests included Lt Burdette and ushers Ten Eyck Brown William Stovall Hugh Bancker and Dr Frederick Hodgson. The reception followed at the bride’s parents’ North Boulevard home before the couple departed for a tropical Panama trip.
New York bride Miss Woodward and groom Mr Mearns were married at 275 West Peachtree Street. The ceremony, postponed from December 18 due to Mr Mearns illness, followed by a wedding tour through Savannah and other places before returning to Atlanta.
The Woman's Psychological Study club meets at 3 PM in the Carnegie Library committee room with quotations and talks on Emerson essays Spirit ual Laws. Georgia Libby circle of the King's Daughters and Sons gathers at 8 PM with Mrs C F Goreé at 108 DeKalb avenue. The Every Saturday club convenes Saturday January 4 at 11 AM with Mrs Samuel Lumpkin at 704 Piedmont avenue. St Luke's church Woman's guild hosts a 11 AM Sunday school room meeting, the regular monthly gathering with unusually important business.
Mr Walter Forbes has returned to Athens with his mother Mrs Forbes and sister Misa Forbes as guests before returning to New York. The notices mention Mr and Mrs Charles lately spending Christmas in New York with the Swift and Harriss households, and several others visiting or moving, including Mr and Mrs Barry English relocating to a new home on West Peachtree Street.
The community notes card announcements include a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Butler Jr of a daughter named Helen Louis born December 4, 1912. Guests and visitors span Rome to Sewanee and Birmingham with many named individuals attending events and holidays.
A coffin was sent today from the Zanesville post office via parcels post to an undertaker in Dexter City Ohio. The coffin was shipped separately to satisfy weight and postage requirements, with a total weight of 14 ounces and total postage of 68 cents.
One of the season s striking items is the bracelet watch and the finest devices of the jeweler s art. We show exclusive ideas in diamonds and platinum with enamel work and woven gold as additional charms.
County commissioners introduce a set of resolutions demanding faster cooperation with the city and public utility firms to speed up contracted work. Chairman Shelby Smith leads the measure citing delays caused by lack of coordination between the city and utilities.
Begin the new year with gifts for friends. The presents need not be costly and many dainty articles are offered at small prices. Charles W Crankshaw 16 Whitehall Atlanta National Bank Bldg.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.