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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
3
In a lively afternoon party, Master Henry Tompkins and his brother Lawrence Torsphins hosted about seventy five young guests. A coon band in the hallway and a library fishing pond with toy pistols provided games and prizes as attendees enjoyed the celebration in honor of Henry’s eighth birthday.
Miss Merie Murchison of North York to wed Mr Charles Hurcamp of Virginia on April 29 at the bride’s parents palatial New York home. Murchison is a renowned horsewoman who has hosted and haunted Maryland Virginia and New York hunts. Engagements include Mr Murchison of New York to Aurelie De Mauriac of New York on April 6. Mrs Bilis of Atlanta to New York for weddings and events. Violet Luncheon honors Mrs Tenche Coxe with distinguished guests. table dressed in Parma violets and maidenhair ferns. Miss Hickey hosts a card party at the Kimball with prizes and a luncheon. attendees listed with several social names.
Miss Pauline Carter was the guest of honor at a morning card party hosted by Miss Lola Morris on Kimball Street. After games, guests enjoyed luncheon. Prizes included a paint wood frame won by Miss Susan Calhoun and a beer stein awarded to Miss Florence Werner. Attending were Eliza Carter, Mary Connally, Ret Dargan, Pierence Werner, Ellen Hillyer, Laurie Harrison, Paul Goldsmith, Maud Tompkins, Cora Toombs, Mrs. Frank Holland, Mrs. Mclean Tilton, Annie Fitten, Julia Romare, Mrs. Frank Meador, Emma Belle Lowndes and others.
Mrs Rawson Collier entertained yesterday afternoon from five to seven with cordial hospitality. Palm decor and crimson carnations adorned the room. Receiving were Mrs Rawson Collier Miss Henrietta Collier Miss Ret Dargan and Miss Louie Romare. Miss Julia Romare wore black lace trimmed in turquoise blue. Mrs Collier wore blue silk with cream lace. Henrietta Collier wore black with turquoise. Louise Romare wore corn colored crepe de chine. Invited guests listed include Mrs Edward McKeon Mrs Julian Harris Miss Rebecca Raoul Miss Agnes Raoul Miss Sieson Miss Angier Mrs Joseph Raine Mrs James Williams Mrs McLean Tilton Miss Cone Miss Boynton Mrs Sam Weymans Miss Coombs Miss Calhoun Miss Johnson Miss Finkman Miss Connally Miss Black Miss Wilby Miss Loft Miss Speer Miss Connelly Mrs Frank Stewart Miss Stockdell Miss Porter Miss Augusta Garget Mrs Oscar Baker Willfeed Mrs James McKeldin Mrs Goodhart Mrs Adair Mrs Robert Alston Miss Cobb Miss Candler Miss Scott Miss Carter Miss Hardison and Miss Fy.
A stream of social items lists residents and guests: Miss Margaret Mitchell back from Lithonia Ga. Florence Werner from Chattanooga. Miss Mabel Lovelace en route to South Carolina for a wedding. Mrs Geissier of Madison to Aragon. Mr Sam Tupper Jr celebrates Shyeney first birthday. Miss Lynan off to Nowh trie. Mr Park Connally with parents in Dallas. Mr and Mrs George Dexter en route to Dallas with Mardi Gras stop in New Orleans. Mrs MaDade recovering at 282 Spring Street. Mr J W Baxter returning from business trip. Mrs Charles Arnall unwell. Mrs Rita Franklin Schley arriving. Miss Ret Dargan bound for Thomasville Ga. Miss Clark of Chicago visiting Miss Janie Speer. Miss Louise Todd returning from Philadelphia. Mrs Frank Holland visiting Augusta for Valentine ball. Mr Lee Lewman in city. Colonel Abvoth and Miss Garcia Abbott to Aragon. Mrs McAllen Mearen hosting Euchre Club. prizes won by Mrs Albert Howell Jr and Mrs George Nigersons. Mr and Mrs Fleming duBignon in town. Mrs Rebert Alston visiting Marie-James in Washington. Mrs James Hunter returning after weeks away. Mr James McGree back after absence. Miss Caroline Williams arriving from Chicago. Miss Frank Callaway hosting. Mr Spencer Biagian back from South Africa heading to Monticello Ga. Henry Blossom of Cleveland visiting Orlando. Mrs Rutherford Lipscomb and family in Florida. Charles Sar Fla hunting trip. Judge Van Eons and Mrs at Homesa. A Ie Waldo confined by a sprain. John Russ Jr leaving for Bir Ala to reside there.
A Capital City Club luncheon in Atlanta featured Mrs Felder and Nashville guests including Colonel Lowry and Mr Felder. The party showcased a pink theme with candies, ribbons, and centerpieces. Visitors traveled on Colonel Thomas's private car and planned onward to Charleston.
Miss Corville announces Felig will host a card party Friday afternoon with thirty guests. A luncheon will follow the card game, described as a bright social event in compliment to visiting belles in the city.
The Daughters of the Confederacy hold an important meeting this Thursday in the Woman's Club rooms at 5 p.m. Miss Alice Baxter will deliver the inaugural address and new officers will be installed. A musical program, advisory board meeting, and social hour with refreshments follow. Members are urged to attend.
Miss Irma Tomlinson wed Mr. Joseph Regenstein in a quiet morning ceremony at the bride’s Pulliam street home. Rabbi Marx officiated as a small group of friends and relatives witnessed the event.
Miss Marthe Penn of Monticello will be entertained next Tuesday night by Ming Bertha Harwood. The Bohemian musical evening promises unusual enjoyment as the hostess Miss Penn and her guest share sociable hospitality and entertainment in a refined home setting.
Promises of a bright social gathering accompany Miss Helen Clark of C2470 as she arrives Monday to be guest of Miss Speer. Mrs Hancock entertains Tuesday with Mrs Betkins and Miss Nis as hosts for the event in a refined turn of the season.
The Irving Club held a meeting with Miss Lula Selman presiding and Miss Rutherford delivering a welcome address. A paper on the Independence of the American Colonies was read, tied to United States history study, with a list of attendees from Athens, Social Circle, and surrounding towns. Also reported is the January wedding of Mr W M Rountree to Miss Clide Branan in Swainsboro, and multiple other marriages reflecting a season of society events in Raleigh Mobile and Atlanta.
A plan for January 29 wedding in Dublin is noted with Mr. Luther Myers of Brewton as agent for the Wrightsville and Tehuacana and Central railroads. Miss Claudia Presgatt, daughter of merchant W. W. Prescott of Dublin, will wed Myers at her home. A brief clip mentions a Charleston reception and Georgia destinations after the ceremony.
Warden Hawk, of the new federal prison, did not return to Atlanta as expected. A telegram announced the appointment of Palleémian Petty as Record Clerk and O. E. Hiatt as Record Clerk, with details unclear and Mr Klatt not listed in the directory.
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