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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
23
In Atlanta a fashion scene unfolds as modists discuss early spring trends. Veiling gowns and lace dominate, with white ensembles leading, while short coats and long wraps shape streetwear. A visiting expert hints at Parisian influence and upcoming trousseau pieces as shoppers hunt for remnants and sewing notions.
Miss Margaret Turk of Washington was guest of honor at Segadio's hall last evening, with about twenty five couples in attendance for a thoroughly informal event. Edyth Cofield will entertain Agnes Beatt friends Monday afternoon with a list of young ladies including Martha Schaefer Carter, Hopkins, Young, Hula Stenton, Annie Goddard, Margaret Berry and others in attendance.
A long society page recounts dances luncheons and guests in Atlanta with dozens of ladies including Miss Talley Miss Lowe and Miss Talley hosting a handkerchief shower for Harriet Talley on Booth Pryor Street. Other gatherings feature panic parties oyster suppers and whist clubs with names such as Miss Lucy Lowe Henry Bruce Montgomery and Mrs. Hugh Willett among hostesses and attendees across Inman Park Peachtree Street and West Peachtree places.
The city council committee on manufacturers statistics freight rates and transportation chaired by Alderman J. G. Woodward will meet tomorrow at 1 o clock in the city hall committee room. The discussion concerns extending Alabama Street across the railroad yards and potential viaducts to provide a western city entrance to downtown. Past plans dated to 1894 contemplated a viaduct, but leaseholds and current obstructions affect the project and the municipality’s rights will be reviewed.
An auction notice from Wiggs Card Co of Atlanta Georgia promotes two Wiggs games titled Wiggs and Wiggs Auction. The ad promises a best game option called Wiggs with a price of 50 cents and directs dealers or southern agents to reach Wiggs Card Co in Atlanta Georgia.
Busses cleans, reshapes and updates old hats including Panamas to contemporary late styles. Prices vary with work performed. Located at 281 Whitehall Street.
Roberta Ga January 28 special features a social at home by Mr and Mrs M H Carnes from 430 to 10 pm. The event included progressive games and music by Misses Finches and Grey. Attendees listed include Adelia Fincher Mamle Champion Mattie McCray Elizabeth Walker Carolyn Walker Mannie Martin Doille Martin Martha Grey Ada Andrews Claudia Webb Pearl Wright Florence Bond and others. Fort Valley guest Adelle Fincher and Bryan visitor Eula Haralson are noted. Mrs J S Champion spent time in Bacon. Mattie Grant returned from Macon. Eddie Hong came back from Hollins Ala.
Mrs Daisy H Ryan sues in Fulton superior court to prove title to property on West Fair Street and the Southern railway. The dispute led to a personal clash between Stephen A Ryan and Southern track superintendent Lemons. Past injunctions were denied by Judge Lumpkin. Ryan claims clear title. Southern asserts ownership. Attorneys include Rosser Brandon and Robert B Blackburn.
Secretary Goodwin has secured photographs of Atlanta mayors for the Executive Office wall. Images of Mayor E P Howell and former leaders Livingston Mims James G Woodward Ian B Goodwin and George Willyer are framed and displayed. Families of Charles A Collier Porter King and W A Hemphill have pledged pictures.
Arrangements are advanced for the first annual Boys High alumni banquet on February 22 at Kimball House. About seventy five graduates have signed to attend, including top Atlanta figures. Wm Goodwin and Cecil Meyer lead planning, with James L Mayson toastmaster and a program soon to be announced.
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