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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1904

Page

23

Mrs Gentrys Card Party and Wedding Notices

Mrs Gentry hosted a Pemuti All card party at the home of Mrs J C Gentry in West Hind in compliment to Miss Wille Gentry with pink roses and ferns. Prizes included a white gauze fan, silver ear rings, and a silver toilet set for the bride-to-be, followed by a substantial repast and punch. Miss Ida Niles Moore wed William Healey at the bride’s Farr Street home with a graceful ceremony conducted by Dr C P Bridewell, guests from multiple towns, and a tour of Florida and Cuba planned after the reception. The wedding party featured Miss Sadie Flaxera as maid of honor and a large turnout of relatives and friends from Thomasville, Quitman, Bainbridge, and Jackson Alabama. The bride wore royal blue crepe de chine with a diamond and pearl brooch. the groom is connected to the Neel family of Thomasville and remains prominent in local business. The couple left for an extended trip to Washington D C and New York after the ceremony. The town’s social scene included various clubs and society guests, with notes on other social events and visits by regional families.

Misa Gentry Gentry Robert West Lou T Hook Miss Gentry Pauline Wegener Bessie Pope Misa Rushie Ray Louise Norman Lillian Hartis Susie May Pope Alice May Rushton Miss Cummings Pauling Cave Nina Gentry Hattle West Willie Helmer Mr Hook Spratling Guy Spratling Fritz Wagener Carl Giles Lee Duncan Fred Stone Edward Bacon J L Dickson Victor Smith CF Wilkerson Herbert Gentry Percy Gentry Ormond Smith Annie Woore Davia Charles L Moore Florida Cuba Ivy Street Jackson Townsand Quitman Flowers Flakely George Neel Thomasville Clyde Neel John J_ Flowers Montgomery James D Flowers Dethan Hampton Flowers Tare Sweetne Christan Ael Neel Neels Misa Meta Washington D Cc New York

Elegant Peach Tree luncheon hosted for Mrs Knowles and Miss West

Hostess AS Hunfer P Cooper held an elegant luncheon at her Peach Tree home in honor of Mrs Clarence Knowles of New York and Miss West of Macon. The mahogany table bore Venetian lace and a central silver loving cup filled with pink roses. Guests included Mrs Knowles, Miss West, Mrs Fleming du Bignon, Mrs Frank Haskins, Mrs Clark Howell, Mrs W H Parsons, Mrs Barbour Thompson, Miss Hunt, Mrs Malon Nelson, Mrs William Greene Raoul, and Mrs Harry Atkinson.

Hunfer P Cooper Clarence Knowles New York Miss West Macon

Stubbs McWilliams and Mr Walter Williams wed at church

The couple married Thursday evening at 7 30 in the home of Rev R W Rogers with Rev Rogers officiating The bride wore blue tibilene and carried a bouquet of bride's roses The groom a rising East Atlanta businessman and friends extended best wishes The other wedding at Blakely Methodist church featured Miss Ethel Flowers and Mr Elijah Lee Neel with Mendelssohn and Lohengrin music and a grand floral setting

Walter ‘MeWilliams R W Rogers Atlanta Mew Jams Oridg Rosy Stubbs Blakely Blakely Methodist Church Pom Ethel Flowers Elijah Lee Neel Wo H Budd Elien Cook Elia Powell Julia Winifred Brooks M Select

Nell Michael to represent State Normal at university

Monroe Georgia January report notes Miss Nell Michael of Monroe will represent the State Normal school at the June university commencement. She is the third woman chosen for this role, following Miss Loulie Smith and Miss Isabella Jordan, reflecting a growing Georgia tradition and strong Normal school pride.

Monroe Nell Michael State Normal School Michel People of Georgia Normal School University of Georgia Loulie . Smith Greene County Smith Georgia State University Isabella Jordan Augusta Michael Mrea Michael Mooroe Walton County Nell

Talented reader heads south for a touring season

Va the dramatic reader leaves this morning for a month long visit in Southern Alabama then begins her annual spring tour through Mississippi Louisiana and Texas The Misses Talley entertain January 12 in honor of Miss Katherine Montgomery of Jackson Miss the attractive guest of Mrs Arthur Montgomery at a dinner in which Mr and Mrs of Jackson entertain this evening at the Capital City Club in compliment to Miss Wille Gentry one of the week’s most elaborate affairs Perry D Deleon has left Atlanta for Mobile and Pensacola will be away several weeks Little Margaret Thomas ill with pneumonia at the home of her grandparents in Decatur Burnett's Vanilla Extract praised as pure and finest EK Jester Company MONDAY THE 11th only will furnish high grade tailor skim rags free of charge and only charge $10 for tailoring same in first class style Spring tailor cloths novelties homespuns meltons and worsteds regular price 15.75 goods on display Friday Saturday and Monday samples mailed on request

Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Talley Katherine Montgomery Jackson Misa Arthur Montgomery 0 Jackson Cepital City Club Wille Gentry Perry D Deleon Atlanta Mobile Pensacola Margaret Thomas George Ramspeck Decatur Jester Company Pew

Southeastern Accounting Conference Concludes In Atlanta Meeting

Railroad accountants wrapped up a highly active session in Atlanta praising the city as a convention hub. Topics included shortages in joint agency accounts, prompt material payments, and a safeguarded paycheck system to deter fraud. The next gathering is slated for early May at Point Comfort with a goal to expand participation.

Southeastern Accounting Conference Rish Gad Point Atlanta Uus City

The February Delineator features fashion, fiction, and features

A detailed list of contents highlights fashion reviews and stories in the February issue. Notable items include a Mrs Aspern letter, winter modes, a Silver Boat tale, Ednah Piactor Clarke romance, LM Montgomery piece, Agnes Surorlige serial chapter, Perry Witchell article on domestic life, and antique interests with Roxane quest and a dermatology care piece by Dr Grace Peckham Murray.

LM Montgomery Agnes Surorlige Caive Perry Witchell Tittle Hamilton French Roxane Frances Roberts Grace Peckham

Gen Wood Letter To Baker In Runce Inquiry

Senate military affairs committee received from Ray Stannard Baker a copy of Gen Wood's letter to Baker written before his witness appearance. The letter references the Runce incident and suggests Baker refresh his memory at times indicated by Wood. Minority members argue the letter aimed to prejudice the witness.

Runce Washington Senate Committee On Thas Ray Stannard Baker Gen Wood Baker

Atlanta theater safety committee to report next week

A city council committee examined Atlanta theaters and found them in better condition than expected. They will present recommendations to owners, and new safety measures include asbestos curtain tests, exit diagrams on programs, and curtain speeches by Bijou head John W Dunn to educate patrons on fire exits.

Atlanta Peters R M Clayton Council Joyner Henry DeGive Julius DeGive eShestoy John W Dunn Bijou

Moonshine Men Pardoned by Governor Aycock in North Carolina

Four men Frank Warren John Richmond Delos Milton and David Beaman were convicted in Yancey county under the Watts liquor regulation law and sentenced to halt labor on public roads in Randolph County. Governor Aycock pardoned them on petitions from 300 Yancey citizens and league members, noting they were day laborers likely unaware of the violation. The distillery owners reportedly escaped.

Aycock Watts Law Haleigh Frank Warren John Richmond Delos Milton David Beaman Yancey County Watts Handolph County Yancey Anti Strion League

Connasauga Goes Down on Coosa River Sinking

News from Rome reports the steamer Connasauga of the Georgia and Alabama Steamboat Company foundered after colliding on the Coosa river about 50 miles below Rome. Most cargo was saved by barges.

Georgia and Alabama Line Coosa Rome Connasauga Georgia and Alabama Steamboat Company Coosa River

Winter Suits for Young Men Highlight Inside and Outside Style

More wear comes on the inside than the outside. Suits for young men feature inner quality and outer cut. The ad spotlights cheviots worsteds serges broadcloth and mixtures in plaids stripes and solids for the season.

White youths sent to tower for burglary and coal theft

Seven white youths, including O Callaghan and Huggins, were bound over to the superior court in Nash Broyles court for burglary at Dr W W Allen's dental office and Boulevard public school. They faced $500 bonds, with two awaiting trial in the Tower. Several others faced coal theft charges in Georgia railroad yards with fines reported. An advertising testimonial for Electric Bitters follows the legal items.

Wade Callaghan Perry Lofton Tom Huggins Superior Court Nash Broyles O Callaghan Bofton W W Allen Whitehall Street Huggins Boulevard Public County Reformatory Coel Georgia John Nash Lisle Hood Welborn Dodd John Hefila Charles Lisle Charles Hensen Nash and Hood

Passenger train derailed near Boulevard crossing in Georgia

A Georgia railroad passenger train derailed Thursday night in the yard near the Boulevard crossing after striking a split switch. None of the crew or passengers were injured. The train, reportedly traveling at speed, ran for some distance after leaving the track.

Georgia Road Boulevard Crossing Georgia Railroad

Trail Chise Doron and the Red Heads in a Pick Price Tale

An odd catalog blurb from The Columbian Book Co Atlanta Georgia lists titles including Trail Chise Doron and a wild phrase about red heads and finding a sweetheart. The entry notes a 50 cent price and a gilt edition at Whitehall Street address.

the Columbian Book CO Atlanta Whitehall St

No $10,000 Fee for Osler Balhmere January 8

A recent press push claimed Dr. Osler charged $10,000 for a twenty minute consultation with other physicians in the Captain Frederick Pabst case. Osler denies the charge, stating he billed only an ordinary fee for the service performed.

Osler Balhmere William Osler Frederick Pabst Milwaukee Osler

Bank Heist Exposes $160000 Loss at Highland Kansas Bank

Revelations detail the Bank of Highland losses totaling over 160000 dollars with 730000 deposits largely from Doniphan County farmers. Cashier J E Marcelle is jailed in Troy under guard after removal from Highland, while notes valued at 57000 and a 60000 note surface at Pioneer Trust in Kansas City.

Kansas Institution St Joseph Mc Bank of Highland Pioneer Trust Company of Kansas City Marcell Highland Troy

Gainsboro Telephone Co Expands Telegraph Lines Across Georgia

The Gainsboro Telephone Company of Carrollton purchased the Commercial Telephone Company of Atlanta and consolidated its property. The combined system includes about 400 miles of lines, ten exchanges, and sixty stations, serving Carrollton, Jackson, Stockbridge, McDonough, Senola, Jonesboro, Fayette, Newnan, and Sharpsturg. The expansion estimates place the value around 100000 with rapid growth and prosperity.

Gainsboro Telephone Company Carrollton Commercial Telephone Company of Atlanta Jackson Butts Counts Stockbridge McDonough Henry Senola Jonesboro Fawyettey Gainsboro Company Newnan Sharpsturg Senole Georgia

Subway For Forest City Coast Line Street Railway Agreement

A Savannah conference between the City of Savannah Atlantic Coast Line and Savannah Electric Company reached a formal pact to build a subway under the AC Line tracks at Guinnett street. The project aims to reduce accidents at the grade crossing, with costs of 45 60 to be shared equally by all three parties, and contracts to be finalized soon.

Refused Obedience Led to Rock Island Wreck Near Willard

In Topeka Kansas January 8 the Rock Island Express wreck occurred after Conductor Nagle testified he and Engineer Benjamin were ordered to wait for the freight. He drifted into collision when the passenger train did not stop at Willard, misjudging a stock train on the sidetrack that was not present at Valencia.

Meny Topeka Khn Nagle Rock Island Willard Benjamin Valencia

Gold Beads and Bank Arrests Highlight Historic News

A column praises gold bead necklaces as stylish yet affordable jewelry for summer attire. In a separate report from Philadelphia January Henry Lear and George P Brock of Daylestown National Bank are arrested on an affidavit accusing them of misappropriating about $60,000 of bank funds.

Philadelphia Henry Lear George P Brock and Castuer Daylestown Pa National Bank

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