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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

9

Mrs John D Little Hosts Elegant reception for friends

Mrs John D Little entertained yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock with a refined reception for Mrs Alexander Laxon of Savannah and a brilliant company of women. The dining room featured Lady Hillington roses, pointe de Venise lace, and gold-toned decorations. punch in the hallway and a formal supper in the loggia followed by dancing. Mrs Little wore a black satin gown with silver and crystal embroidery. numerous guests and callers filled the rooms, with Miss Daisy Davies later speaking at First Methodist.

Gary Hillington John D Little Alexander Laxon Savannah Lady Hillington Charles Remsen Edward Inman Frank Ellis Morris Brandon Ira James GD Dickey Jr Witham Kiser John Marshall Slaton John K Ottley John L' Murphy Frank Hawking Vrs Preston ‘Arkwright Charles Conklin Thames B Paine John Grant WP Manley Hugh Richardson Lawton Robert Lowry Edaward Inman John Otiley Henry W Miller Brank Flue Thomas Blaine F RA Madson Manney Flugh Richardson John F

Marriage Rumors and Society Events At Local Homes

Society notices document a forthcoming marriage between Eleanor Gilchrist and Henry Wright at Wilmington, with announcements of paintings exhibits by Miss Marion Otis at Carnegie Library, and numerous dinners and parties hosted by Mrs William Gilchrist, Mr Fairfax Harrison, and others at Piedmont Driving Club and West End venues. Also covered are lectures by Miss Rutherford on Georgia's role in nationhood, a tacky party by Miss Elizabeth McMaster, and various social engagements and bridal events, including Miss Woodward’s wedding plans and bridge luncheons.

Gilchrist-Wright William Gilchrist Eleanor Wes Henry Wright Wilmington Marion Otis Carnegie Mbrary Miss Otis New York Fairfax Harrison John W Grant Washington DC Harrison Driving Club Henry Miller Elizabeth McMaster Vernie McMaster J RB Bat O F Cason Miss McMaster Tne Roark Robert Cowan Misser Golda Stegall Pone Davis

Jamun Tmbividers Club Holds First Meeting of Year

The Jamun Part Tmbividers club convened its first meeting of the new year at the Tabernacle on Luckie Street. The session opened with election of officers and other important business, with a souvenir for all attendees.

Jamun Part Tmbividers Club New Sea Mra Marin Poplar Circle Wednesda Fadus Atsilia

Social items from Lithenta witnesses visits and weddings

Miss Mary Nadrews of Foaehtres Carle Missen is the eavat of a lithenta social circle. The wats and wear committee for the Wesley Memorial building fund met in Newnan. Mr and Mrs Wendall attended hospital movement events with Raleigh connections. Attendance and travel details include trips to Washington and New York for weddings and class visits, with several locals returning home Sunday after holiday visits.

Aiees Flailingsworth Lithenta Mary Nadrews Carle Missen Lucher Wats and Wear Wesley Memorial Witv Mra RT Wendall Ptate Seretary Timday Newnan Wis Suams Raleigh Visiing Pt Adar North Boulevard Mi Vis cStone Hotel Ansley WC Humphries Misaert Womphries Washington Princeton Washingon New York Cuften Carson Dato Coliese SW Carson

Will Establish Sanctuary For Birds At Wrens Nest

The Uncle Remus Memorial Association and Burroughs Nature Club plan a bird sanctuary at The Wren's Nest, late Joe Chandler Harris home. The project includes a Dodson sparrow trap, bird baths, feeding stations, and later bird houses. Government and local efforts cited, donations welcomed to support the sanctuary.

Burroughs’ Nature Club Uncle Remug Memorial Association Joe Uncle Remus Georgia United States Ford Dearborn Farm Detroit Midh Henry Ford Automobile Faua Helen Woodruff Smith Mendian Bird Club Meridian Marsh Island Audubon’ Sdciets Memphis Tenn Park Commission Overton Park Snap Bean Farm Pelican J Island Uncle Remus Bird Sanctuary Jor Prentiss Burroughs Nature Club Myrtle Street Ivy SAI Wren House

Local Social Headlines From Atlanta Area Mingle

Mrs EF WC Burney returns from Virginia. Mrs Robert J Lowry hosts Piedmont dining night. Mrs Pardee sails to New Orleans to join Judge Pardee. Mr W L Stoddart of New York visits. John Temple Graves back from New York and Washington. Ten Buck Brown hosts Benedict Papet dinner. Witmer Moore expected from Florida. Mrs Frank of Flanagan Texas returns after holidays with Newman family. Marguerite Newman returns to Mt de Sales and Miss Lucille Pottinger of Savannah welcomes baby Lucille. Mrs F B Wright departs for Florida to visit sister Mrs Crumble. Horace J Tutwiler announces arrival of a daughter.

WcBurney Virginia Robert J Lowry Piedmont Don A Pardee Orleans Pardee W L Stoddart New York John Temple Graves Washington Ten Buck Brown M Benedict Papet Witmer Moore Florida Frank Flanagan Texas Newman Marguerite Newman Bedford Place Misa Marguerita Mt de Sales Mason, Ga Malcolm Fleming Lucille Pottinger Savannahay C G Bradt Piedmont Avenue F B Wright Teaves Flamosassa W SM Crumle

Prize drawings on exhibition at New Tech Y M C A

Architectural drawings that won the southern intercollegiate contest are on display at the New Tech Y M C A building today. The three first prize works are by Tech students W B Dunwody Jr, Macon, and L Ran of Huntsville. The University of Pennsylvania architecture faculty awarded the prizes.

New Tech Young Mens Christian Association Tulane University Auburn Agricultural College of Texas Tech Xy Conkum Atlanta Dun Wody Jr Macan Red L Huntsville Architectural Department University of Pennsylvania

Judge Hart to Speak at Milledgeville

Judge John U Wart, state tax commissioner, returns from Covington after addressing Newton County citizens on the tax education law. He is slated to address Baldwin County residents in Milledgeville on January 12.

John U Wart Hae Covington Newton Valledeeville Baldwin County

Dr Melton Elected as Mayor of Oxford

Oxford voters elected Dr W Melton, professor of English, as mayor. Council members include Dr T Johnson and Prof A Stene among others in a council that also lists Messrs Johnson, Stone, and Henderson. The report notes the outcome and names several faculty members involved in the election.

DR. Melton Oxford W of Melton Inglish Jn Bowers Vleck d Maxon Tif Tohnson Zomory Tt. AR Tuner EB Peebles Messrs Tohnson T Stone Henderson

Bride of Week Dies as Husband Was Away

A fragmented obituary reports the bride of the week dying while her husband was away. It mentions the deceased Wasser daughter of Mr and Mrs Witham Hewett near Duluth and her marriage to Vir Mass. Details about funeral and future plans are incomplete in the text.

Mra Massey JY Wan Hela Wasser Mro Witham Hewett Duluth Vir Mass Atania Ane Thanta

Pioneering Atlanta Postal Worker John Woodruff Passes

The obituary notes John Woodruff a long time Atlanta postal worker and pioneer of the city’s mail service. He served under several postmasters and was regarded among the best railway postal agents handling mail pouches to the postal cars. Best Lump Coal is listed with a price from Spiedmont Coal Co.

Joop Wo Woodrall

Spalding to Ordain Youngest Son at Second Baptist

The Second Baptist church invites the public to a Sunday service where new deacons will be ordained. Pastor Dr John FL White and former pastor Dr A T Spalding will lead the ceremony. The Lord’s Supper will follow as Dr Spalding, once pastor from 1871 to 1881, ordains his son John S Spalding, superintendent of the church Bible school.

Second Baptist Church Tohn FL White Astor A T Spalding Spaldine John S Spalding Second Baptist Bible School

James R. Wylie Rested at Oakland Cemetery

James K. Wylie was laid to rest Friday in Oakland Cemetery after a strong service led by Rev Dr Hush K Wallace of First Presbyterian Church. A multitude of flowers marked the respect shown by friends as pallbearers and prominent men from Wins circle served as honorary escorts.

James K. Wylie Oakland Hush K Wallace First Presbyterian Church Fami VG Wins

Boifeuillet Heads to Washington From Atlanta Route

John Boifeuillet secretary to a U S senator arrives in Atlanta en route to Washington after a stop at Macon where he said Senator Bacon would travel to the capital. He predicted Congress would act soon as the party planned to be joined by Mrs Fritz Tanes and Mrs Yohn Crawford.

John . Boifeuillet United States Atlanta Washington BoifenMetta Northern Post Macon Bacon Congress Asean Fritz Tanes Yohn Crawford Barfeuillet Tem Marti

Fulton County Grand Jury Returns Fifteen True Bills

The Fulton counts grand jury held a short session at the Thrower building and returned fifteen true bills. Most were against nervous individuals. No case of importance was presented to the prosecutors. It was hinted Special Prosecutor John 3 Smith might appear with witnesses regarding the Toshua Crawfour murder case, but this did not materialize.

Fulton Counts Thrower Nervoes John 3 Smith Toshua Crawfour Thia Materalee

Senoia Names New City Council Members

Senoia Ga January 4 special The new city council swears in Mayor Hutchinson and councilmen Brandenburs Vann and Holivergard with D ante taking office after the recent election as the town reorganizes its leadership.

Senoia Spetial Cyty Council Lol Hutchinson Vann LP Brandenburs Holivergard J_Dante

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