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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
10
A stylish afternoon in Atlanta featured Mrs. Td wara Brown hosting a card party at her Peachtree residence. Pink carnation arrangements framed the event. prizes included a cut glass decanter, gold items, and candy. Numerous guests and ladies from prominent local families attended the socially active gathering.
Me and Mrs. Julien Eleld entertained the Order of Old-Fashioned Women and their husbands at their Washington street home last evening in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Tench Cox. The informal evening featured games and a hot supper, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Illman, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. Wilam CBD. Elis Jr., Mr. and Mrs. W. Hy. Kiser, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Arkwright, Mrs. Maude Barker Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yureman.
Mrs Mirtich Scott hosted a Tuesday afternoon card party at her Peachtree home. First prize of two real lace handkerchiefs went to Mrs Ea Van Winkle, second prize a book to Mrs Daisy Caldwell. Attendees included Miss Annie Fitten, Miss Charlotta Stewart, Mrs Holvat Winkle, Miss Susan Calhoun, Miss Nelia Howell, Miss Marke Stewart, Miss Kate A Willamg, Mrs Dan Ryder, Miss Frances Johnsor, Miss Frances Carter, Miss Daisy Caldwell and Miss Julia Porter.
The regular annual meeting of Atlanta chapter D A R occurs this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Woman's Club rooms in the Grand building. Officers for the coming year will be elected and delegates chosen for the national congress. Members are urged to bring annual dues.
Milas Joseph Selvedge and R G Hooks plan a quiet wedding this evening at 661 Walnut Street, hosted by the bride’s sister Mrs R McKenzie. Only relatives and intimate friends attend due to a recent family bereavement. The bride, a popular Atlanta young woman, has drawn a large circle of admirers for her strength and charm. Among the invited guests are Misses.
Washington Georgia January 14 Special Hon Benjamin Irvin entertained a few friends at Maine street home. Attendees included Hon and Mrs Hil Latimer Mrs T M Green and Mrs Sarah Cooper Larders Mr and Mrs W T Johnson celebrated eighteenth wedding anniversary Mrs M M Sims hosted Friday evening at Lovely Nome Baptist church ladies hosted guests Florence Lovering planned a visit to Chattanooga Henrietta Coljer Pa Mx Howling Club hosted by Miss Henrietta Coljer, Elmore Harrieson Goodhart hosted the Young Matinee Card Club.
A historical note describes irregular bowel movements causing constipated conditions. Prickly Ash Bitters is presented as a trusted system regulator claimed to restore regularity and promote lasting relief.
A Southern Baptist home mission board committee led by Dr. W. W. Landrum will depart tonight at 10 PM by the Southern railway bound for Tampa then Fravaua to meet Cuban authorities and secure privileges for work. The party includes Samuel D. Jones Beau mont F Davison and Dr. John E. White with 15 to 20 members. They plan to visit about twenty Baptist mission stations in Cuba and confer with missionaries.
A New York shop announces a spring sale of patterns and stock for the coming weeks. It highlights elegant imported tweed, salts and novelties, promising attractive prices and women's appreciation. Located on Whitehall Street.
A Friday afternoon meeting of the street committee is called to discuss city matters. The Cudahy Packing Company receives a permit for interior improvements at 56 Alabama Street costing 3500 dollars. The board of health orders immediate vaccination drives in public schools to enforce an ordinance. Hospital and police news cover injuries and court actions, while obituaries and funeral notices for several residents are reported.
W. Trox Bankston reports at Kimball House that rising food costs may shrink cotton acreage as croppers fall behind on advances. He notes Georgia could idle land, while pecan industry prospects attract attention with tree profits and nursery ventures, including 30 bearing trees yielding about $100 yearly per tree.
Al H Wilson, popular German dialect comedian, stars in The Watch on the Rhine at the Grand with a strong supporting cast and notable scenic effects. critics praise Wilson's voice and songs while noting audience turnout was disappointing. The program also features The Sign of the Cross tonight, and The Evil Hue next Tuesday with revamped vaudeville acts and a star lineup including Mayme Mayo. The Grace Rentfrow Company presents M'Liss at the Columbia with strong performances and clever specialties. matinees announce Family Horror, while Queena caps the evening offerings with changes each show.
A dubious advertisement from a Dr Tucker on Broad Street offers curative claims for piles bleeding and protrusion. It promises a free written cure and also guarantees treatment for stricture and varicocele, urging readers to seek advice.
Norfolk reader shares a dramatic tale of a woman suffering from severe stomach and bowel trouble who, urged to quit coffee, switched to Postum and Grape Nuts. She improved within days, eventually becoming "a new woman" after abandoning coffee for the suggested substitutes.
County Executive Committee in Atlanta met in the criminal court room to arrange entertainment for the Cook County Democratic Club of Chicago arriving February 13. A five member committee led by H H Cabanisa with John M Slaton W T Moyers Reuben Arnold and Hubert Culberson was formed to cooperate with Young Men's Democratic League and city committee to plan events. An invitation extended to Cook County Democrats and the city committee scheduled further actions at 11 o'clock today. The three committees will prepare entertainment for Cook County visitors during their stay.
A fire at 8 o clock destroyed the Landsome residence of Phil H Brady in College Park. Hunters passing by discovered the blaze and citizens fought the flames but water ran out. Conductor Charles McDade of the Atlanta cut into every effort, with some furniture saved. insurance coverage reported.
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