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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1904

Page

23

O M Club Entertained Then Miss Campbell Tuggle Tie

The O M Club was entertained by J Myrick Beasley at her Gordon street home with games of pit and a luncheon. First prize a hand made collar went to Miss Nettle Mills and the consolation deck of cards to Mrs William Heath. Mrs Buckner Beasley received the guest prize a rose. Also notes on the marriage of Miss Bettie Campbell to Wilmot E. Tuggis and Captain J M Wright’s wedding in Oakland City. Ends with a recital by Mrs Bessee Miller Oton and St Hilda Society meeting reminder.

Beno. M J Myrick Beasley Gordon Street Nettle Mills Willam Heath Buckner Beasley Mea Hughes Wiliam McClelland Lilian Harris William Heath Arthur Mer Tin Howard Arnold Elmo Massengale Mamie Parish Misa Nettle Millis Mary and Caroline Howell John L Sutton Riley South Carolina A C MeHan Mere Allison Charles Kelley May Archer Mary Lou Baker Hancock V_E Arnold Bessie February Wiliam Hartman Oton Besse Miller Oton Womans Club Daughters of Rebekah Miz Oton Atlanta David Silverman Rachmaninof Guido Mason Monas Waters Miammy Oton Sons Rosa de Kaven Wynne Senators W . Yates Hollaender Misa Kate Blatterman

Fashion's Decrees Show American Style Independence

Midwinter fashion trends indicate American women are increasingly shaping their own standards rather than copying Paris or London. While lingerie and underwear may still echo Paris, New York's gown wraps hats and artistic coats attract broad American taste, with a preference for long coats despite Paris makers' disdain for ready made centerpieces.

Paris Gibson Colf Tura Vienna London Metropolis New York

Miss Ruth Sanders and Emile Roth wed at Hawkinsville

Special notice from Sanders Roth Hawkinsville Ga reports the Sunday ceremony at the bride's mother's home performed by Rev H C Sanders. The couple, joined by relatives, left soon for Europe on business. The account recalls floral decor and wedding march by Amy Hustell.

Mrs Roth Fleapont Mr Roth

Local Notices and Personal Inquiries From Washington to Texas

Mr Howard in Washington cites Mrs Moores leaving for Texas after visiting Mrs Fanny Lowrey Forter. Judge Percy Adams back in the city. Rev J E Goan hosted Heart church choir at Dr J Lewis Browne’s home. Congrats to Mr and Mrs Henry DeGive on their new daughter. Mr J T Doonan travels abroad. Miss Georgia Duncan to New York next week. Mrs B Ferly Jr shows slight improvement in condition.

Moores Fanny Lowrey Forter Texas Percy Adams J_E Goan Acted Heart Church J Lewis Browne Henry DeGive J T Doonan Georgia Duncan New York B Ferly, Jr

Cooler Weather and Forecast Across the East

A cooler today with somewhat colder conditions forecast for Atlanta. Unsettled weather covers the eastern half of the map due to two low pressure areas, one near Mobile and another in northern Michigan. Precipitation has been general east of the Mississippi, with snow in Buffalo and Oswego and rain in New Orleans, Mobile, Montgomery, Meridian, and Macon. The highest in Atlanta yesterday was 41 and the low 34, with a 0.22 inch precipitation in the last 24 hours.

Atlanta Msar Mobile Michigan Buffalo Oswego New Orleans Montgomery Meridian Macau Mississippi Missouri Valley Dakotas Miennesota Texas Rocky Mountain District Portland Ore

Investigation into the Disappearance of Jewel Weaver

Dr Amos Foa, chair of the police board, orders an inquiry into the loss of Jewel Weaver daughter of Rev A B Weaver of 742 Glenn Street. The child was reported missing Tuesday evening and found by a neighbor. police record show no message about the discovery. Dr Fox claimed to have the child at his home and to have notified the police barracks, who reportedly found no record of any such message.

Jewel Weaver Amos Foa Police Board A B Weaver Glenn Street Hig Halt Fox Ball

Salvation Army Conference In Atlanta With Southern Officers

Salvation Army soldiers will mobilize in Atlanta starting January 27 for a four day conference. Twenty three southern corps posts will be represented at Wesleyan Tabernacle meetings each evening. Colonel Halz and Major Hunter of Cleveland will be among the speakers. Captain J M Herriman will depart for Chattanooga to join Colonel Holt on a tour of northern posts.

Salvation Army Atlanta Wesleyan Tabernacle Halz Major Hunter Cleveland Ohio Salvation Soldiers Kentucky Tabernacle J M Herriman Atlanta Post Chattanooga Holt

Funeral of Green Roberts Held at Residence

The funeral for Green Berry Roberts, who died Wednesday, will be conducted at 10 o clock this morning from his 234 Whitehall street residence. The body will later be placed in a vault in Oakland for ten days before interment in a brick vault. Roberts, a longtime Atlanta resident since 1857, witnessed Sherman’s capture of the city and once worked for the Southern Express Company. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and a son. his death is mourned by many friends in Atlanta.

Whitehall Green Berry Roberts Whitehall Street Oakland Roberts Atlanta Sherman Southern Expres Companys Louisville

Escambia for Roosevelt Roosevelt delegates urged at convention

The Republican county convention in Pensacola on January 7 instructed its delegates to vote for Roosevelt delegates to the national convention. Delegates from Escambia were directed to support Roosevelt at the state and national levels.

Escambia Roosevelt Pensacola Stat

Russia Moves To Pass Dardanelles

A January 7 dispatch from Constantinople to Patrie reports Russia negotiating with Turkey to allow seventy six Black Sea ships to pass the Dardanelles straits.

Russia Dardanelles Parla the Patrie Constantinople Hussia Turkey Black Sea

Dr William Calhoun Fisher Buried Today

Funeral services for Dr William Calhoun Fisher, county physician, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at his home near Bolton, Georgia, following his death. The obituary notes his leadership and service to the community.

William Calhoun Fisher Bolton William C Fisher

Dr Fisher of Fulton County Dies, LA

Obituary of Dr Fisher a native of South Carolina who moved to Mitton county Georgia as a child. He practiced medicine from Bolton since 1880, served four years as county physician, was a trustee of the Medical College and past master of Bolton Masonry. His funeral and interment are set with Masonic honors.

Len Broughton Hollywood Cary Maricitta Brand Theo Board of County Commissioners Fisher South Carolina Mitton Georgia College of Eclectic Surgeons Ater Fulton County Bolton The Medical College Georgia Association of Eclectic Medicine Bolton Lodges Coeur de Lion Knights Terplar

BBC Jester Company Offer On Free Tailor Skirtings

For Monday the lllth only the BBC Jester Company will furnish high grade Tailor Skirtings absolutely free of charge, and will only charge their regular price of 8 10 for tailoring the same in first class style. New spring allor cloths in novelties homespuns meltons and worsteds regular price 1750 goods on display Friday, Saturday and Monday samples called on request.

BBC Jester Company Llth Allor Sampics

Tax on futures raises ire in Columbus council

In Columbus on January 7 traders reacted to a city tax amendment. The measure would raise broker licenses for cotton grain and other futures from 190 to 1000 per year and boost the trade tag stamp license from 75 to 500. Officials warn the license would be prohibitive and the council plans a February vote.

Columbus Ga Fecruary Cotton Exchange Council Lcense

True Bills in Fulton County Grand Jury

The Fulton county grand jury found ten true bills. Charles Jones and a manager were charged for illegal gambling at a race betting operation and other locations. James Dean faced an involuntary manslaughter bill tied to a parlor rifle incident. Will Harrig Oscar White were charged with assault to murder, plus four true bills for misdemeanor. Condolence resolutions were adopted for Dr Fisher, the late county physician.

Fulton County Charles Jones James Dean Young Dean Will Harrig Oscar White Dr Fisher

Bailiff Finds Doors Locked in Mortgaged Property Case

Harriet Meadors a negro woman faced a charge of disposing of mortgaged property after borrowing 85 from May Loan Company and mortgaging her furniture. Despite $2 paid, a $650 claim arose. Justice Bloodworth ruled guilty though bailiff saw only part of the furniture. Lawyer Crane challenged the decision as the levy was not made and the mortgage covered all.

Bloodworths Court Harriet Meadors May Loan Company Justles Bloomworths Court S C Crane Justice Bloodworth Crane

Blue and Gray in Reunion Plan Sparks Split Opinions

Boston January 7 special views of northern civil war veterans on Rev Henry Byron from New Smyrna Fla proposing a grand reunion and jubilee of union and Confederate veterans who fought in the war. Figures from GAR encampment Boston. Some leaders back the idea, others fear non cordial reception or lack of support.

Boston Wash Henry Byron New Smyrna Fla Byron GARL William L Olin Massachusetts Geo H Innes Harrison Honme Ward R Fost Thomas R Matthews Washington United Country Department Silas A Barton

Wiss Rovelle Won't Talk In Mobile Story

Ethel Roveile is in Mobile with a claim she inherited a large sum from an aunt in Colorado. She refuses interviews with reporters, has hired two prominent lawyers to handle her case, and they advised her not to speak for publication. Her uncle was in Mobile recently but did not meet her.

Mobile Ethel Roveile Colorado

Documents in Wood case kept from public view

The Senate in executive session ordered printing of testimony from the military affairs committee on the Leonard Wood confirmation investigation. Foraker’s majority views and minority views will also be printed and given to each senator. The session decided not to make the documents public. An additional executive session is set for tomorrow to consider W I Buchanan’s Panama minister nomination, which was previously confirmed before holidays but is under reconsideration.

Senate Washington Military Affairs Committee Leonard Wood Foraker W I Buchanan Panama Congress Morgan

Luther Rosser Heads Board of Education

Luther Z Rosser was elected president of the board of education at the annual officers election held yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock in Superintendent Slate s office at Boys High school. He succeeds Hamilton Douglas who resigned to devote time to his growing business. Douglas term not expiring until 1903, expressed regret and wished success for the board. Dr L F Stephens was elected vice president to succeed Rosser. Stephens term expires in 1906. L M Landrum reelected secretary and Joseph Orme treasurer. MoM Turner named chairman of the committee on schools, ex officio board member, welcomed by President Douglas. Turner said he was honored to join. Miss Annie McCullough of the fourth ward Ivy requested leave of absence until June for health reasons. Edna Pupot to fill her place as supernumerary. Miss Alte B Mann elected a supernumerary.

Slate Hamilton Douglas Board of Education Douglas L FP Stephens Luther Rowser Stephens L M Landrum Joseph Orme Mom Turrer Committee On Schools of Council Turner Annie McCullough Ivy Edna Pupot Alte B Mann

Macon City Surveys Sewer System for New Territories

City engineer Captain T W Wilcox directs preliminary surveys for the sewer system in Huguenin Heights and Vineville Forents as Macon voters approved bond issuance totaling 340,900 in a recent election.

Macon T W Wilcox Huguenin Heights Vineville Forents

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