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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
6
East Lake Country Club hosts a Leap Year ball with large parties planned and a prominent social committee. Guests include Mr and Mrs Viewit Shepard, Mr and Mrs Joseph Tilson, and other local notables. Tea and luncheon entertainments accompany the festivities as Memphis visitors and Washington guests mingle among the society set.
Internal throat or chest troubles cause inflammation and swelling if unchecked. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey acts as an antiseptic and soothes irritated parts. Affected tissues are aided as germs are killed and healing begins. honey eases pain and reduces inflammation. A two week chest cold was relieved by one bottle and stopped serious illness.
An array of teas, parties, and entertainments dominates Atlanta society. Invitations issued for a February 12 wedding at 201 Twenty-third Avenue Nashville, Tenn. Colonial Dames meetings, YWCA Shakespeare course, and several hostess luncheons headline a busy social week. Guests include Mrs. Snedecar Boyd and Elizabeth Seawell, Miss Hill, Miss Hines, and numerous Atlanta residents hosting and attending gatherings at Peachtree Street homes, Driving Club tea dances, and numerous society events with October–February flavor.
A home formula uses water, bay rum, soap, glycerine, and a Dandrufe compound mixed by the reader. Apply daily for two weeks then every other week until used. The remedy claims to remove dandruff germs, prevent hair loss, relieve itching, darken faded gray hair, and promote growth for healthier, glossy hair.
A beauty show for children at the Selecta Theater hosts a morning program by twelve PTA members and features young Atlanta girls ages 4. Admission is 10 cents with proceeds aiding a worthy cause. Other social events include WCTU meeting at Trinity church and several bridge and tea parties hosted by Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Wright, and Miss Blalock.
A Tuesday dinner dance at the Capital City club drew many attendees including Dr. and Mrs. Gene Maddox Mr. and Mrs. S Tupper Jr Dr. and Mrs W A Keenan and numerous other couples from city social circles. The page also notes upcoming events at Westminster Social Club Drama League and Omega fraternity dances as well as a luncheon for Mrs. Lee Smith of Pittsburgh.
Mrs Wilet hosts a garden party centerpiece of Japonicas and price cards for a Coll of Jewish Women event. Dr Durham of Emory College lectures at Browning Hall with reception to follow. Needlework Guild director Mrs Teal to address Atlanta women. numerous teas luncheons and dances organized by Mrs Payne Mrs Peeples and others. Sans Pareil Club to host a junior dance with elaborate program next Friday.
The Atlanta chapter IT will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at the Women’s Club on Baker Street with full attendance urged. The Witches Circle of Mystery meetings will convene in the Carneaia Library lecture room this afternoon at 3 o’clock for its regular monthly session.
Hundreds of delegates arrive for the Salvation Army Southern Congress. The event opens with a Welcome Jubilee and sessions run through Sunday. Top officers present include Colonel R. Z. Halty, Colonel Charles Files, and Colonel G. Reinhardsen as treasurer. Private council and a public reception are planned at the First Baptist Church and Army Hall on Marietta Street. Street preaching will occur daily.
A meeting at J Pr Wall's store 26 Stovall Street Faith's Dressing Winch gathered Ninth Ward residents to organize the Ninth Ward Social and Improvement Club Temporary Chairman J OP Wall presided The club elected Murphy as president C A Ray as president and T B Ryan as secretary and treasurer A three member committee was chosen to draft by laws for the organization
Sam Huchanan of Garrell County was arraigned in the United States Commissioner court before Squitt Garrer and held for the district court on a charge of illicit distilling. Bond fixed at 200 dollars to guarantee appearance at the next term of the Federal tribunal.
Mal Bryant of Hervis county attends the Atlanta fiddlers convention with the oldest fiddle in the state, made in 1713 and bought by his grandfather for a hogshead of tobacco. He plans to claim laurels and arrives with Mr Wonder and Miss Hetelte Ponder joining the excursion.
Mrs Hawkins of 212 Street aims to locate her father once a blacksmith in Athens and Newnan, Georgia. She has not seen or heard from him since infancy after his separation from her mother when she was a month old.
Americus Ga January 2 A Vaughan sued the Seaboard Air Line railway in city court for personal injuries seeking $25,000 and was awarded $15,000 today. The case likely will be appealed unless a peace element is arranged.
Social items note departures for New York and Nashville visits, guests arriving from Warrenton and Wilson, and several entertainments planned in honor of visiting women. Barnett and Palmour households head to Gainesville for the Kimbrough-Hash wedding, while Mrs Gardner and Mrs Giddings host meals in Washington and Appleton respectively.
Forecaster predicts warm and rain in Atlanta today and tomorrow with higher temperatures than yesterday. A steady drizzle is expected as a storm between southern and northwestern states shields this region from a drop in temperature. Forecaster von Herrmann notes a noticeable fall later, with overcoats and furs becoming stylish. The nation faces threatening weather per the local forecaster.
A period piece notes the damaging effects of curling irons on hair and promotes squid silmerine as a safer alternative. It claims the product preserves luster, provides natural curls, and can be applied with a toothbrush for even coverage. The tone resembles a vintage health advice column urging readers to switch.
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