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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1904

Page

11

Gentry Carlin Marries Milton Cartin in Portsmth Va

Miss Willie Mane field Gentry and Mr Milton French Cartin of Portsmouth Va unite in marriage this afternoon at 5 30 oclock at the bride’s home on Pine street. Dr Charles C Jones of St Merk church to officiate in front of a floral arch. A reception will follow from 6 to 8 oclock with Miss Nina Gentry maid of honor and several ribbon bearers. The couple will depart for Portsmouth Va after the reception.

Gentry Carlin Willie Manefield Gentry Milton French Cartin Porttmouth W. T. Gentry Pine Street Charles C. Jones St. Merk Church Nina Gentry Julia Meador Ella B. Rushton Bessie Pope Norma Wright Lois Crosly Harrie Stockdell

Social calendar notes honor visitors and dances in Atlanta

News of entertaining guests from Chicago and Savannah with compliments, a Leap Year Dance at the Hebrew Orphans Home, and Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy meetings. Violin recital highlights, wedding announcements, and society highlights from Peachtree Street and local homes.

Laura Picard Hebrew Orphans' Home Mies Gerst Savannah Atlanta Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Peachtree Street General Gordon United Daughters of Confederacy Misa Alice Baxter

Miss Lute Gordon Recalled for Her Beauty and Grace

Miss Lute Gordon resembles her late father Walter Gordon and embodies grace of manner from her mother. Mrs Donaldson and Mrs Thomson will visit the city in a few days. Friends of Miss Cornelia Green of Washington Ga regret her illness and her Atlanta visit after Christmas. Dr Doughty of Augusta attends Mrs J J Woodside who is ill in her Majestic apartment. Burnett’s Vanilla Extract praised as economical and pure.

Miss Coffee Atlanta John B. Gordon Preston Arkwright Ewing Chicago Sidney Perry Cooper Hendersonville, NC Howell Jackson Elizabeth Minton South Georgia John <A. Donaldson Bainbridge Walter ‘Thomson Bremen City Thomson Lute Gordon Walter Gordon Mrs Donaldson Pee Thomson Cornelia Green Washington, Ga Dr. Doughty Augusta

Mrs Gardner Accused Of Duty Evasion In Art Imports

Washington reports that Boston socialite Mrs Jack Gardner faced a federal inquiry over duty free importation of sculpture and paintings claimed for public exhibition. Agents found violations. Boston U S attorney suggested action. Gardner reportedly paid about 200000 in duties three months ago to settle the matter.

Washington Jack Gardner Boston Treasury Department Department of Justice Gardner United States

Chinese Commercial Treaty Opens Ports and Privileges

Washington, January II. Exchange of ratifications will shortly occur for the Chinese treaty. The portion opening Mukden and Antung ports and granting privileges to American shipping becomes effective upon ratification within six weeks. Other provisions abolishing liken taxes and raising duties wait until parallel treaties with other signatories are concluded.

Washington Mukden Antung Conger United States China Pekin

February Delineator highlights fashion and science features

The February Delineator offers Mrs Osborn on New York fashions, materials and millinery, plus sixty Winter styles. Dr Grace Feckham Murray writes on complexion care, Calve’s home life is depicted, Lille Hamilton French contributes in Joy of Living, and the serial Evolution of a Club Woman continues. The issue also includes stories, child activities, antique notes, and home guidance.

Calve Ife Lille Hamilton French

Delightful Trip via Southern Railway Trains to Jacksonville

The Chicago and Florida Special departs Atlanta in the morning and the Florida Limited departs Atlanta at 11:50 p.m. Both daylight and overnight services run through to Jacksonville and St. Augustine with dining car service.

Augustine Southern Railway Florida Atlanta The Chicago Cleveland Ohio Cincinnati St Augustine Detroit St. Augustine

Short Time for Cotton Mills Hits London Mills

Short time reductions in London mills began today with weekly hours cut to ty hours instead of fifty six in Ashton and surrounding areas. The move follows the Cotton Spinners Association plan to curb cotton speculation and use American cotton. The Georgia Supreme Court docket call notes the southwestern circuit will be heard Friday.

London Ashton Cotton Spinners’ Association Supreme Court of Georgia

Grand Tonight Hosts Noted Trio In Atlanta Musical

Atlanta audiences await a Brenau led concert by a famed trio at the Grand under the Atlanta Lecture Association. Brenau delegation of 100 girls from Gainesville arrives by special coach with Prof Pfefferkorn. Program features Beethoven Liszt Wagner Brassin Rubinstein Chopin Pfefferkorn and Kipling pieces with soprano Annie DeRossette Harris. Event starts at 6:30 PM sharp. seats reserved and no intermission or orchestra.

Atlanta Atlanta Lecture Association Callezs Brenau College Gainesville Pfefferkorn Brenau Beethoven Wagner-Brassin Liszt MacDowell Rubinstein Chopin Sesame Iris Otto Pfefferkorn Annie DeRossette Harris the Trimbles Willam Calvin Chilton Annie DeRossette Har Two Gentlemen of Kentucky Willem C Chilton Annie DeRossette Mlaring Rudyard Kipling William C. Chilton

Thatcher Medicine Company launches aggressive southern ad campaign

A Progressive concern. The Thatcher Medicine Company of Chattanooga is running a large scale ad campaign across the south and beyond. Representatives Haymore and Phillips arrived in Atlanta to begin aggressive advertising using The Atlanta Constitution columns. They report brisk sales growth and wide distribution for Liver and Blood Syrup, with samples and almanac printings in 22 states and a claim of twentyfold sales increase in six years.

Thatcher Medicine Company United States Chattanooga South Eset and West Messrs Nathan H. Haymore W. G Phillips Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Ita

World Move Ad Promotes Florida Trip by Southern Railway

Bold travel copy touts frequent Southern Railway service to Florida with three trains daily and promises a delightful journey. The terse notice invites readers to plan a trip southward using the railroad line highlighted in the advertisement.

Kratz Returned to St Louis in Custody After Bond Jump

Kratz former city council member accused of bribery returns to St Louis in custody of Chief Desmond and Sheriff Dickman. He fled to Mexico in 1902 after jumping a 20000 bond and was indicted in late 1901 for allegedly taking a bribe while on the council.

Kratz St. Louis St Louis Charles Kratz Mexico William Desmond Bernard Dickman

Taft and Wright Confirmed in Executive Session

Washington on January 11 reports the senate sustained nominations for W. H. Taft of Ohio as secretary of war Luke E Wright of Tennessee as civil governor of the Philippines Henry C Ide of Vermont as vice governor of the Philippines The notice notes Morley s Lemon Hot Drops available at drug stores for 26 cents plain and simple in the same column.

Taft Wright Washington Senate W. H. Taft Qhio Luke E Wright Tennessee The Philippines Henry C. Ide Vérmont Morley

Church Bound To State Court In Christmas Accidental Shooting

Albert H Church of 47 Oglethorpe Avenue was bound over to the superior court on a charge of involuntary manslaughter after a Christmas Day shooting that killed Mrs I E Jackson. The judge noted the act was unlawful but accidental, setting trial for the upcoming criminal superior court session. Bond set at $500.

Albert H. Church Oglethorpe Avenue I. E Jackson Nash Broyles Church Jackson Grady Hogpta Broyles L . Roan Criminal Superior Court

Straps for General Chaffee Presented by General Young

General Chaffee receives his first pair of lieutenant general shoulder straps from Lieutenant General Young. The note dated January 9, 1904, reads that Private Young of Company K Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry presents his compliments to Private Chaffee of troop K Sixth United States Cavalry and asks him to accept this insignia.

Young Washington Leutenant Chaffee Pennsylvania Volnteer Infantry United States Cavalry

Lord Kitchener's Double Found Dead in New York Flat

Nella Peter Hansen, a curious figure, is found dead from accidental asphyxiation in a posh East Fifth Street apartment. The scene reveals a striking likeness to Lord Kitchener and Indian commander portraits, with a dressing table piled with diamonds and bank books indicating large deposits. Nearby rumors say Hansen hid a Klonike fortune and may have a brother in Canada, though details remain uncertain.

New York Nella Peter Hansen East One Hundred and Fifth Street Fleig Kloniike Can’oerma Hansen Lord Kitchener India

Death in Valdosta Shoemaker Found Dead at Shop

Charles A Westbury a Valdosta shoemaker was found dead in his shop. a morphine bottle and whisky near his cot suggest overdose though suicide is not believed. He had been drinking heavily for weeks. Coroner held an inquest. jury verdict unknown. Westbury, a cripple, was a familiar city figure wheeling a hand cart.

Charles Westbury Valdosta Charles A Westburry Boleman

Moise Named Likely General Manager of Central Rail

Reports indicate Moise Molan may become general manager of the Central railroad succeeding Theo D. Kline who died recently. Molan, a Savannah-based official, has served as division superintendent at Columbus and general superintendent of transportation. Also noted are visits by J M Culp and W A Turk of the Southern, and news of a Chicago to Florida train with multiple sections. Excursion and winter tourist tickets are promoted across Southeastern routes.

T. B Boise Central Railroad Theo D. Kline Klincehall Molan Moise Molse Haa Columbus Savannah Molasses i Potomac Ohlo Missisippi River Georgia Florida

Electric Bitters Revival Promises Health For All

A Burlington Iowa fireman recounts a near fatal episode and credit for recovery to Electric Bitters. He suffers weakness loss of appetite and pain before taking the tonic which revived his strength and vigor. The ad claims universal benefit and guarantees satisfaction at 80 cents.

C W Bellamy Burlington Lowa

Counterfeit Money Circulating in Louisville Railway Lines

In Louisville on January 1 authorities report a surge of counterfeit currency passed to conductors, especially on the Second Street line, with dollars and half dollars most affected. The case has been turned over to the United States secret service for investigation.

Louieville Wever Loulaville Railway Company Second Street Hneg United States Sere ‘Vicg Mien

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