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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
9
Isma Dooly argues that true sociability comes from genuine interest in others. A married woman critiques narrow viewpoints, praising adaptable, observant behavior that engages people beyond personal topics. The piece contrasts two women and highlights the third as a model of cultural curiosity and social versatility.
Mrs Micehelt King hosts a social gathering for Miss Elizabeth Adair at the Lessing club on Thursday. Miss M Phelans and guests to enjoy the Airsila y and music at Miss Adair’s home, with arrangements by Miss Phelans.
Mrs Ben Daniel hosts an early evening theater party honoring Miss Grace Callaway on the eve of her marriage to George Kent Warden. Other ladies, including Mrs Wool Tatull and Mrs J Connathy, attend in compliment with a series of social teas and bridge gatherings in Inman Park and New York Club settings.
The Sueste list includes Nell Walker Wille Smith Catherine Verry Louise Jones Grace Stephens May Creighton Marion Wooley Charles McClain Hattie Brosses Josephine nith Fanny Stephens nees Springer Frances Dow man Edwina Harper Helen Douglas Lela Ponder MiLl Dred Thomas and Marcellus Klal man. Margaret Sully hosted a dye party at her Piedmont avenue home in honor of Ruth Moods who departs soon for extended Washington visit. Mrs Boynton invites guests to a Tuesday afternoon gathering January 11 at 4 o'clock at 89 Courtland street and Mr Boynton hosts a buffet supper the same evening.
Miss Harriett Cole hosted a Pretts tea at the Delving club in honor of Miss Van Spalding and her forthcoming marriage to Mr Jones Dalmer on Wednesday. The decor featured pink roses ferns and pink table settings with tea served at 2 pm.
A dense social page notes gowns and hats worn by Miss Cole and Miss Spalding at a luncheon for Miss Emily Cassin at Seven Gables Anstey Park with seventy five guests. cordial entertainments planned around Mrs Dexter and Mr William Bailey Tamar. a Piedmont Driving Club dinner dance with multiple hosts. a parish list of guests and honors, plus a lecture by Professor Edward on January 9 at the Woman's Club Baker Street.
Mr and Mrs W J Carbine announce the marriage of their daughter Marguerite to Mr Emnett L Bush of Jacksonville Florida the ceremony will be January 15 at the bride’s parents home in Jasper Florida Demine Club entertained with a Thursday domino gathering at Mrs T M Ward’s Cherokees avenue residence list of attendees follows.
Atlanta public school children sold Red Cross seals totaling about 1126.56 in December, aiding the Open Air School fund near one thousand dollars. The Anti Tuberculosis association open air committee plans a Monday meeting at the Carnegie library to seek about 2000 dollars in the January city apportionment, aiming to seed the project.
After a lengthy session the Georgia state railroad commission refused to suspend its February 1 order requiring the pulling of interchangeable mileage. Railroads had petitioned for delay pending a ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission on a similar South Carolina decision. Traveling men’s groups, influential in gettting the order issued, opposed the delay as a bid for more time.
Thomassike, Ga January 10 Special Attorneys for the Southern Belt Telephone and Telegraph company have paid over to the attorneys here of Jesse Davis the sum of 8,827.25 the result of a suit brought by Davis against the company. In going to his home Davis came in contact with the telephone wire which had broken loose and was hanging across the sidewalk by attempting to move it his hand was burned so much that he claimed it incapacitated him for work. He brought suit against the city of Thomasville also but the jury only found against the Bell Company.
Washington—Democratic leaders plan a partial endorsement of Taft’s recent nominations without approving all. Republicans oppose a full filibuster or cross party committees. Senator Martin said a Democratic caucus may be held to decide next steps amid stalled confirmations.
Fulton County grand jury returned murder indictments naming J A Copeland a 62 year old Confederate veteran and Frank Rhsle in two separate killings. Copeland allegedly shot B Clark 19 at his lodging house on November 16 while Rhsle stands charged in the death of Will Prankulin a Decatur street peddler. Witnesses included FR T Sloan and Claretta Webb called before the jury. Copeland claims self defense after Clark sought Webb, known as Mrs B Jackson. Bond was set for Copeland and no rearrest warrant issued yet. Clark’s father is Thomas J Clark of 139 Logan Street. The two other suspects remain jailed awaiting trial before Judge Pendleton.
Joseph Kelly a 20 year old tuberculosis patient vanished after a week at Battle Till sanitarium. Officials from Associated Charities and Anti Tuberculosis association conduct a two day search, fearing spread of germs as he had a well advanced case. He formerly lived at 4 Bradley Street with his widowed mother and worked in a cotton mill. Health authorities in Atlanta pledge tight surveillance of all known cases to curb the disease.
Cold misty rain and around 40 degrees were forecast by the local weather bureau for today. Atlantans found yesterday’s conditions similar with only a slight chance of clearing skies later, while Sunday’s forecast had promised pleasant weather that failed to show.
The Bibb county grand jury in Macon, Ga., was authorized by Judge Matthews to inspect ballots from the last August Democratic primary. They may open the upper city section A to KH box to inspect ballots marked with pencil and later struck and re-marked with pen. Indictments are being considered, with a vote possible after Monday.
A large group of volunteers, over a hundred, work to collect pledges for the colored men's Y M C A building fund. Notables including Rev A V Williams and B J Davis paid full pledges of $100 each, with many other named individuals contributing in full during the past week.
Cordele Georgia January 10 Special the semi annual convocation of the archdeaconry of Albany Episcopal diocese of Georgia will convene in Christ Church Cordele January 21 and sit through January 23 Archdeacon the venerable James Boland Lawrence of Americus will preside with noted clergy of southwest Georgia presenting petitions of the Lord's prayer Bishop Heese may attend but not scheduled for a set speech. Ministers include A M Rich Hawkinsville Guy Wrazer of Cordele G A Cornell Douglas Dr Charles T Wright Albany Ven J B Lawrence Americus and W B Sams Bainbridge. This is the third convocation since its organization in 1611.
Moultrie Ga January 10 Mrs Jen kile Jiancock 28 a bride of a few months wife of a wealthy farmer of Catquitt county was found on the floor with blood at her side and a shotgun in her hands the muzzle pressed to her side and she pulled the trigger she died before a doctor arrived.
Editorial series discusses how the W W Kimball Company of Chicago uses direct sales from a branch in the city to save customers money. It criticizes gimmicks like free lessons or gold incentives and promotes a single fair price based on the manufacturer’s stated value.
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