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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1915

Page

7

Ottley-McCarty Wedding at Joyeuse on Peachtree Road

The marriage of Miss Passie May Ottley and Mr Guerse Weyman McCarty will be held this evening at 6 20 o'clock at Joyeuse, home of the brides parents on Peachtree road. Guests arriving will use the Oral gate, then enter via the lodge gate past the Blue forest of oaks. After the ceremony guests will gather for refreshments on the right side of the house. Out-of-town guests include Miss Phinty of Augusta and Miss Borden of Goldsboro NC. The scene features garden party dress and club-day attire for men.

Ottley-McCarty Passie May Ottley Mr Guerse Weyman McCarty Joyeuse Peachtree Road Mro Ottley Misa Phinty Augusta Borden Goldsboro NC Walter Lamar Wacon

Flower Sale To Support Free Kindergartens In City

The Free Kindersartan association hosts a flower sale at Hampers grocery on Saturdays through July and August. Committees of young ladies run the sale to fund four free kindergartens in poorer city areas. Donations from those with gardens are welcome, and no delivery is available for some. phone Miss Groge at Main 2235 to arrange pickup for Mrs. Akers. Entertains: Mrs William Akers hosted a bridge tea on Peachtree Street with guests including Mrs Carl New and Mrs Robert H Lyon of Baltimore and Mrs Frank pahory of Brunswick. pink and white decor with phlox centerpiece. lingerie prizes awarded. Philatheas Meet: Woodward Avenue Baptist church Philethes class held their monthly meeting with refreshments served after business.

Free Kindersartan Association Hampers Kamper Akers William Akers Peachtree Street Carl New Robert_H Lyon Baltimore Frank Pahory Brunswick S P W Akers New Lyon George E Hing S BH T Akera Irving Thomas J T Williams W L Percy Norman Sharp Albert Akers Margaret Gage Birmingham Louise King Mary Willamas Nacooches Philatheas Philethes Woodward Avenue Baptist Church

Monthly meeting of MCA ladies auxiliary at YMCA

The regular monthly meeting of the ladies auxiliary of the MCA will be held at the YMCA building at 3:30 o clock Friday afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested in the work. Members are urged to be present.

Eastern Star Atlanta Order Jennio L Newman Georgia Rose M Ashby Ladies' Auxiliary MCA

Social items highlight ten yearer day at East Lake and visits across states

Social notes list eight guests at East Lake Country Club for a ten yearer day event hosted by Mrs Jeff Davis of Foocoa with guests including Mrs Alfred Newell. Several pairs travel to Franklin NC for a month and fishing trip, others host guests in Decatur, Waco, and Tallulah Falls. Visitors from Jacksonville and Los Angeles visit local residents, with plans to Chicago, Battle Creek, and California.

Benjamin Watkins East Lake Country Club Jeff Davis Foocoa Alfred Newell Fmm. Robinson Harris Ropinson WC Stanley iPhursday Franklin, NC Tallulah Falls

Local Social Notes From Atlanta and Surroundings

A stream of household movements and visits fills a page of Atlanta social notes. Mrs Owen Barents and Mr George Westmoreland with Miss Virginia Scomb left yesterday noon for East Lake. Mrs J Page and Morgan Street households also appear. A G Rhodes departed for Wrightsville Beach, while Joseph Rhodes and family plan Wrighterile Beal next week. Mrs John Scott H returned from Charlotte. Mrs Grace Bimata hosted Miss Grace Lecraw at Clayton, and Mrs Ewell Gay to take a new home on Seventeenth Street in September. Mrs Frank Adair will visit sister Mrs Charles A Dana in Convent, Jeffly in August. Miss Sarah Stanley of Chattanooga is visiting Da ee. Mr Andre W M Heady of Birmingham registered at the Ansley. Mrs Robin Adair and children have returned from St Simons.

George Speir Atlantic Coast New York Philadelphia Wrightaville Beach J H Crawford Silver Lake Atlanta Owen Barents George West Morelander Virginia Scomb Yesternoon Ee Conan East Lake Mr. J A G Rhodes Joseph D Grace Bimata Grace’ Lecraw Clayton Wr Ewell Gay Frank Adair Charles A. Dana Sarah Stanley Chathanoogs da Ee. Ise Inter Watson

Atlanta Elks Make Hit in Los Angeles

The Atlanta delegation of DJs arrived in Los Angeles last night and are met with strong local attention. Notable figures R.A Gordon, John D Simmons, and J P Billups were spotlighted, as Atlanta promotes its 400 member Georgia club and the city’s convention prospects. Open house at the Alexandria hotel marked the visit with Quitex demonstrations and grand lodge officers arriving in the afternoon. The party, including JF Billups and the West Point route, toured New Orleans and San Antonio, with Atlanta’s band of 25 pieces performing in downtown hotels.

Los Angeles Cal Atlanta R.A Gordon John D Simmons J P Billups al Dunn San Diego Alexandria Hotel Grand Lodge Quitex JF Billups GPA West Point New Orleans San Antonio Georga Club Cated

Dowman Couple To Make Atlanta Home

Dr and Mrs Dowman, formerly of Birmingham, announce they will relocate to Atlanta. Mrs Dowman, née Caroline Westmoreland, was a prominent pianist and organist in Atlanta before marriage. Dr Dowman, son of Mrs C E Dowman of Oxford, Ga, is a Johns Hopkins trained surgeon and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. They bring notable musical and medical backgrounds to their new city.

Charles Dowman Birmingham Dowman Dr Dowman Atlantes Goucher College Baltimore Peabody Conservatory Atlanta Wilks C E Dowman Oxford de CE Dowman Georgia Emory College Johns Hopkins University Germany England Alabama American College of Surgeons

Atlanta Chosen State Headquarters for Socialists

In a convention held Sunday July 4 the Socialists of Georgia selected Atlanta as the state headquarters and elected officers. Mrs Mary Raoul Millis of Atlanta is state secretary. Al Schwartz George Lewis Mrs Chess M Sugotsky HV Haranis, all of Atlanta, are on the state executive committee. Max Wilk of Augusta is the national committeeman.

of Georgia Atlanta Mary Raoul Millis al Schwartz Geogse Lewis Chess M Sugotsky HV Haranis Max Wilk Augusta State of Georgia

Barge Line Project Delayed in Augusta

Augusta Georgia July report details troubles for the barge line project. Builders of the Chatham failed under financial pressure, the bonding company is sued for the vessel’s cost, the Richmond requires a stronger engine, city wharfage facilities are lacking, and stock subscriptions remain unpaid. Despite setbacks, business leaders remain optimistic and plan a stockholder meeting with the city council to discuss new piers.

Augusta Chatham Richmond

Willingham Firt Land Suit Probed by Tift Court

In Tifton Georgia the Willingham Firt land dispute consumed much of Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night in Tift superior court. The case, described as the hardest fought in recent terms, centers on a two and a half mile north parcel. A verdict was expected by late Wednesday night.

Tifton Tift Superior Willingham Firt Tift Tift Superior Court

Fire at Nashville store saved by quick department effort

Fire at NT Peoples store in Nashville Georgia on July 3 was contained before major damage. Firemen Messrs Elliot Ashworth and Horace Sikes received minor night injuries breaking top story windows. Damages reportedly covered by insurance.

Nashville NT Peoples Mremen Elliot, Ashworth Horace Sikes

Education Board Sees War Lasting Four More Years

The board of education discussed adopting a standard geography for four years amid expectations the European war would continue, with Jesse W Armistead proposing a four year term and exchanges possible if maps change. Opponents argued it would burden patrons. Superintendent Landrum to report on author and term at the next meeting.

Board of Education Jesse W Armistead James Tracy Armistead Key Landrum

Artillery Raised to Requisite Size for Anniston Camp

At a weekly Atlanta artillery meeting Battery B of the National Guard reported rapid enlistments ensuring the battery reaches the required strength before leaving for the Anniston camp on July 17. Captain A. Jo Bride Jr announced enlistments will continue up to 133 men, with paid camp days for trained entrants, as the government plans major maneuvers and experiments to benefit artillery at Anniston Camp.

Attlanta Artillery National Guard Auditorium Armory Anniston Camp A. Jo. Bride, Jr United States Gover Ament Iy Anniston Maiy Points Nopense

Knights of Pythias Installed Thursday in Atlanta Lodge No 20

Atlanta Lodge No 20 Knights of Pythias officers were installed by District Deputy Grand Chancellor Jesse M Wood. New titles named include Chancellor Commander Fred Turner Vice Chancellor O B Myers Prelate Fred H Guette Master at Arm FT Ridge Master at Work O A Moran Inner Guard Cosby Swanson Outer Guard Dr M T Davis with remaining offices held over. Lodge reported flourishing as members enjoyed the ceremony.

Atlanta W A Jackson Frank G Webb A Craig

Westmoreland Hill Smith firm dissolves to form new practice

The law firm of Westmoreland, Hill & Smith dissolves. George Westmoreland ER Hu and Sidney Smith split. Hu now practices solo in Empire Building. Westmoreland forms Westmoreland & Westmoreland with his son John, a recent UGA Law and Mercer arts graduate, while Smith remains affiliated with the new firm. Offices stay at the Atlanta National Bank Building.

Westmoreland, Hill & Smith George Westmoreland ER Hu The Georgia Railroad Augusta Sidney Smith Augusta Thas Hall Empire Banning Myr Westmoreland Westmoreland & Westmoreland John Westmoreland University of Georgia Law School Arts Mercer University Smith Westmorelands Atlanta National Bank

Tragic Train Collision Fatal for Autoist Thursday

Maltyre Thurston Toney, 48, died after a Wednesday evening auto wreck at Hendersons crossing. Struck by Southern Railway passenger train No 71, he was taken to Grady then Atlanta hospital with internal injuries. Funeral at First Christian Church Saturday. Toney, member of Woodmen of the World, leaves a wife, father, three brothers, and three sisters. Ed Stroud and W Hatcher were in the auto.

Maltyre Thurston Toney Henderson’s Crossing Ed Stroud W . Hatcher Columbus Southern Railway Toney Grady Hospital Atlanta Pattersons Chapel Oakland Memphis Woodmen of the World Emmett~ Toney Company Stroud Hatcher

Dr Holderby to Preach in New Presbyterian Church

Dr Holderby will preach at the new Presbyterian church in Fast Point Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. The sermon title is The One Church of God.

Holderby New Presbyterian Church Goa

Tomato Plant Grows 42 Tomatoes in Four Feet High Trace

Peter Gianoli of No 14 Carter Street owns a tomato plant that recently startled the community by bearing forty two tomatoes. He notes the plant stands about four feet high.

Peter Gianoli Carter Street Gianoli

Bell Directory to Press on July 10. Subscribe Now

The next Bell Telephone Directory goes to press July 10. Please call at Contract Office, 788 Pryor St., or 25 Auburn Ave., to arrange listing changes as far in advance as possible. Now is the time to subscribe in order to have your name in the new book. Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Company.

Bell Telephone Pryor St Auburn Ave Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Company

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