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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1909
Page
21
A July clearance announces closeout of remaining Ready-to-Wear summer stock to make room for new goods. Items include linen dresses and suits, voile skirts, Panama skirts, and various fancier skirts at deep discounts for early buyers tomorrow morning.
Savannah society notes report the July 10 marriage at St Johns Episcopal Church in Savannah of Misa Minnie Cones Greenlee to Mr. Charles FP Rowland. Rev Charles E Strang officiated, with sister Mellie Rice Greenlee as bridesmaid and Neyle H Colquitt as best man. The couple, after a brief steamer departure to New York, plan two weeks north then travel abroad. The column also lists multiple social gatherings this week, with attendees from local families including the Carmichaels, Tutwilers, and Nichols, plus visits to Beaufort and Casino engagements.
In Griffin Judge Robert T Daniel married Mrs Anna Woolley Parsons to the surprise of many friends. Mrs Daniel will be warmly welcomed by Griffin society. Invitations issued for a reception July 14 from 8 to 9 PM hosted by Mr and Mrs Ailton Daniel. Dozens of social visits and house parties unfold as locals travel between Griffin and surrounding towns.
The note describes children eating K E Flour and feeling well, with a cheerful tone about the food. It emphasizes satisfaction and happiness linked to the flour as a staple. No further context or dates are provided.
Rev and Mrs Samuel W DuBose and children return from Hopeville to guest Mrs A C Born. Mrs E B Smith of Nashville visits relatives. Miss Ida and May Wootten host a picnic at Lovers Leap for Miss Marion Wootten of Atlanta. Mrs Barbara Kennedy Porter of Atlanta visits Mrs Ronald Johnston. Mrs Wade Hampton Maxwell of Clarkesville expected to visit Mrs Ben Clement. Mrs Charles Wilson of Atlanta visits Miss Burtchnell Hoyle Skinner in Pairburn.
Acworth area residents report exchanges with Atlanta visitors and returns. Miss Lulu Mitchell visits Mrs. Hugh Smith on Went Peachtree Street in Atlanta. Mian Macy McDowell returns to Atlanta after months with her sister Mrs. Dr E M Batley. Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of Atlanta stay with Miss Annie Moore. Mrs Z I Traetora and Mrs W P Weldon visited Atlanta Thursday. Mrs Daniel G Stewart and her mother arrive in Acworth after spending many months in Opelika.
Mrs Henry A Turner hosted her sister Mrs D Hunt of Chattanooga and guests in her home on Wednesday with about twenty five attendees. Bridge and oucre winners named with Fred Vassiste taking the first prize a belt buckle and a silver natl file souvenir. Lectures on Wagnerian opera by Mrs C E Le Macena under Shorter College Alumnae were held at the Reynolds home. Various local residents entertained or traveled including Miss Annie Laurie Clemmons Miss Marie Boozer Miss Corrinne Jarrall of La Grange and travels to Monteagle Knoxville Colummus Tate Springs and Amg Illinois with several social visits noted.
Covington society page lists local residents and guests visiting from Atlanta and elsewhere. Entries include Clifford Henderson and family, Claude McKibben and Linda Lee, George F. Shingler and A M Turner at Asheville, Irving Proctor visiting Washington and City Point, H L Foster marrying Julia Surles in Gumpkin, Mra Charles L Pandley in Lithonia, T E Tant and children to Thomson, Mrs J O Cooper and Bloise returned from Atlanta, and gatherings with S H Broadnax and J G Broadnax at Walnut Grove.
Miss Florence Carmichael wed Marvin Harper of Hattiesburg at the Presbyterian church in McDonough. Rev J D Simpson officiated. Bridesmaids and ushers named. Newlyweds depart for Atlanta then Hattlesburg to begin their new home.
A wedding occurred at the bride’s parents home in Clayton with Miga Sere Hilde Goldin and Jesse Edward Singleton of Clayton uniting in marriage. Rev. George D. Frazer officiated the ceremony at Drake Avenue residence.
Marietta notices list visits by Miss Pauline Gramming and Miss Jeffie McDaniel from Danton and Susie Buttolph from Columbus. Guests include Mrs J P Leake and Mrs Ethel Leake Jackson with Mrs Jenks Turner. A farewell luncheon honors Miss Cora Brown before Atlanta departure while a Clay family musicale accompanies Cadet Frank Clay’s West Point furlough. The Marietta Rifles host a dance at the armory for the Clay party.
Miss Agnes Hurt hosted a Saturday birthday party for friends with punch served by Celeste Park. Mrs. Joseph G Faust held a reception for Mrs. George McDonald of Tyler Texas with Luux Jernigan and Marla Park serving punch. A domino party, a luncheon, and a tea marked gatherings for the Vaccation Club and local families including Mrs. Lanier and Dr. Lan G. Broughton. Guests included Mrs. Katie N. Harris, Mrs. Crossley, Miss Mamie Hight, and many regional residents visiting relatives and friends in Greensboro.
Miss Annie Higgins marries Howard Loeb and leaves for Marion to reside. A C P fraternity dance at Gah Park. Mrs E Roas visits for United Daughters of the Confederacy joint meeting. Auto party from Tuskegee visits Miss Kate Alley. Mamie Lowe Beale hosts a tacky party on Perry Street. Valine Sanford weds Burlin Robert Starnes at General Sanford's home. couple to Birmingham after a Colorado trip. Mrs Thompson and son Craig summer at Lookout Mountain. Blanche New visits Baltimore en route to New York. Mrs Stuart Pettan and children in Mobile. Mrs Catherwood returns to Savannah after stay in city. Sidney J Winter family to spend summer in Frankfort, Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Gus Harria host visiting Miss Samuelia Gheenling with grandparents Mr and Mrs D W Goodwin in Crawford. Mr and Mrs A O Wilson and family return to the city from Athens. Howard Reynolds announce the birth of Margaret Adelbert. Mrs J J Lanier and son Richard Washington return home from Dr T B Rice's visit. Mrs W C Copelan of Arkansas visits relatives with ER Copelan. Mrs H S Torbert and children plan a Resaca visit. Rev and Mrs S Smith mourn illness of children Marie and Forster. Miss Josephine Wilkins of Athens visits Miss Eleanor Branch. Friends regret Marguerite Jackson’s illness. Mr and Mrs Boatman and Miss Fern Boatman of Atlanta entertain Len G Broughton’s tent meetings and stay with Mrs Eudora Hall. Nora Townsend of Milladgville visits Miss Florence Clayton for summer.
Lawrenceville column lists Mrs. Lewis Sims of Carrollton as weekend guest, and Misa Elise Craig returning from Atlanta. Ida McNeal of Atlanta visits Misa Virginia Bagwell. Pearl Williams returns from Grayson. Dr. H P Edmonds and wife visit relatives in Dacula. Mrs. Carroll visits from Atlanta to her mother Mrs. Ware. Mrs. Spencer of Atlanta guests her daughter Mrs. Fred Byrd.
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