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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1914
Page
8
A crowded midsummer dinner dance showcased guests in elaborate gowns and hats, with many wearing lace, flowers, and embroidery. Notable attendees included Miss Vitro, Mrs Willis Westmore, and Mr Thames, as music and dancing accompanied the evening as plans for future events were announced.
A 16 year old New Orleans girl reports severe illness and nervous spells improving after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters from other young women, including Miss Avelia JaQuinnarp of New Orleans and Waiss E. Maguire of St Clar, Pa, praise the remedy and urge others to seek guidance from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
Fragmented notices recount a social gathering at a soldiers home in Piedmont and a separate event titled Psychologists Have Picnic. Mentions of Rebekahs meeting, suffragist convention, and dinner lists with local hosts appear amid scattered names and locations, indicating a bustling community page with varied events and attendance.
A muddled report lists matinee and evening parties in East Point and LaGrange, including watermelon cutting and entertainments. Miss Known, daughter of Mr George Snow, stands among charming county ladies. Tuck Moncrief and Miss Moncrief of Rugansville are linked in a June 30 meeting at St Marks church. Clyde Matign and Daniel Robert Brandard to wed July 24 at the bride’s parents’ home.
A jumble of social notices lists gatherings in Lapitil City and Washington City with names such as Charles Dj Deles Moo Usha Hall Wil and Mrs Joseph Smith of Dubain Gh and Vokes Clyde Smith. Various households and residents travel for visits and summer stays in Asheville Lake Taxaway Wrightsville and other places. Births engagements and birthdays are noted along with travels of several families and individuals to Atlanta, Toronto, and Canada for August and July stays.
Building permit data from January to July 1914 indicate a 36 percent rise in building operations in Atlanta compared with 1913. The six city summary shows a total cost of 273 745 for the first three months of 1914 versus 844 448 792 for the same period in 1914, with June 1914 lower than June 1913.
Sam Gershon, prominent Atlanta figure, receives honors at the Bs Brith Abraham convention in Atlantic City. Delegates from numerous counties attend as district deputy grand master of Georgia is noted.
Mr Day, long time with the Grove Park Inn, is named assistant manager of the Ansley Hotel. He previously served as manager of the Seat and Potl, and will relocate from Atlanta to assume duties at the hotel.
Local Walker county primary results triggered a political upheaval as incumbent sheriff candidates faced opposition. Bob Dickerson and ML Clemens led in early, disputed votes with opponents including A C Catron and Nate Torrent in competition. The reform factions and old-line factions clashed over county offices, setting the stage for a heated post primary contest.
The July session of the Floyd County court opens with jurors selected and a crowded docket. Foremost cases involve divorce actions and property disputes as the term targets countywide relief and reform measures while hearings begin this week.
A reorganized Greater Tech campaign group formed at a chamber of commerce meeting. New workers joined the Flying Squadron and each committee had a list of prospects. A 12:45 PM Tuesday room 128 Piedmont hotel session will report committee progress as the fund drive nears completion.
Local references show T S Felder addressing Monroe County voters amid court and legislative topics. The fragment mentions registration, hearings, and legal matters connected to state and federal processes, with notes on candidates, pensions, and property issues.
Albert J Conyers a 35 year old former Atlantan died during a family reunion at Flint River near Americus. The drowning occurred after dinner as four brothers swam. his body was not recovered and search efforts by hundreds continued. Conyers worked at the Atlanta post office. one brother is Judge Conyers of Brunsville.
Etwad vrossel hosts a farewell for Mia and Mrs Asinu A Craig of West Iad, as the couple depart Atlanta yesterday afternoon for Sevannin. They sail to New York aboard the Camerona Wile 11, then proceed to Scotland to acquire a official royal Scotch standard for the Burne club. They will visit Harry Laide in New York and Craig, born in Mussklorg, is noted as part of the local Scot warer Leybood.
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