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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1914

Page

10

Social News Notes From Tupelo and Atlanta Society

Miss Herrman of Eastman guests at Mrs Frank Winecoff bridge party yesterday with Jisd Hortense Herr man and a room filled with petits nombres. ACar hosted luncheon for Mrs Calvin McClung of Knoxville and Mrs George Carlton of Detroit with Dresden color decor and miniature window boxes. Mrs Kiser hosted a luncheon at the Ponce de Leon for Wiss Wolhe Alexander with yellow roses and hand painted place cards. The wedding party at a Tupelo ceremony included Miss Annie and Susie McAllister, with Bride supported by Mr George Ruff and attendants from Atlanta and Birmingham. Afternoon Tea honored Mrs Charles Et Booth with Mrs Booth traveling to Detroit. Telegraphed well wishes from Atlanta and trips to Naples noted for Mr and Mrs Grant and party aboard the Caronia.

Miss Herrman Frank Winecoff Jisd Hortense Herrman Eastman Winecoff Miss | Herman Jan Ar. A. Acar Sixth Street Calvin McClung Knoxville George Carlton Detroit Dresden Adair Mrs. Kiser Gordon Kiser Ponce de Leon Alexander Miss Reap Mesers Keyes Gardner Clark Troy Floyd Adams Jof Tupelo Wilbur Cole Birmingham Annie J Susie McAllister Thomas Wilson James Coon Aulanta Ed White Florence Ala Susie Clark Livingston Neice George Ruff Thomas Spencer Alabama Wot Lixingston Spenter Jeft Florida Atlanta Crane Company Tupelo John L Tye Lyman J Armsden Tys Peachtree Street Charles Et Booth Booth Lady Hillington Slocum Bail Guy Woolford Tye Amsden Mra Booth Royal Dragons

Ruff Spencer union marked season’s social highlight at Furst Presbyterian

On Tuesday evening at the Furst Presbyterian church in Tupelo, Miss Mise Ann Cyrile Ruff and Mr Leo J Spencer of Atlanta Ga were married. The ceremony, led by Pastor George Scott, featured spring flowers, choir performances, and a tender vocal by Miss Ola Gardner just before the bridal party entered.

Ruff-Spencer Gelock Furst Presbyterian Church Tupelo Mise Ann Cyrile Ruff Leo J Spencer Atlinia Ga Rey George Scott Katie Topo el Orpan Ola Gardner

Local club meetings outline for Daughters and various groups

Several clubs announce upcoming gatherings including the Daughters of the Confederacy meeting Thursday afternoon in clubrooms. The Equal Suffrage Association holds a regular Wednesday meeting at the Hotel Ansley parlor. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets Thursday at Trinity church Sunday school room. The Atlanta Drama League will convene March 26 at Carnegie Library with Miss Mary Branan leading a selected drama by G Hauptman.

Daughters of the Confederacy Uch Atlanta, Equal Suffrage Association Ansley Atlanta Frances Willard ‘Womans Christian Temperance Union Trinnity Church Atlanta Drama League Carnege Library Mary Branan G Hauptman

Social Notes From Local Community

Social items list Edwin Broyles returning home after the weekend visit from the state university with a health issue noted as tinnitus. Mrs J D Turnett at home on Peachtree Circle. Susan Hill visits Mr and Mrs Calhoun Fl Newnan. Richard Whitner convalescing at St Joseph infirmary after a three week illness. Ethel and Carolyn Tye plan a June departure for California. John F Smith of Martinsville Virginia in the city. Mire Adams and Laleah Adams of Savannah visiting Hampton Springs and planning to visit Dorset.

Edwin Broyles The State University J D Tuernet Peachtree Circle Rhclad Whitner St Joseph’ S Infirmary Ethel Carolyn Tye California John F. Smith Martinsville Virginia Mire Adams Laleah Adams Pe Hampton — Springs Pia

Social Notes From Atlanta And Nearby Areas

The column lists residents traveling to New York and Atlanta for opera and weeklong visits. Miss Adams heads to New York. Mrs. W S Bell returns to Atlanta after Hampton Springs stay. Mrs Hell visits St Augustine in January. Miss Adgate Ellis visits Athens. Mrs William Bucknell of Philadelphia plans a week with Dr Howard Bucknell. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Browne announce a daughter Grace Elizabeth. Mrs J McCoroe returns from six weeks in Utah. Mrs John W Woograff visiting Mrs T N Warren. Ella Gilbert from New York returns from Macon. Mrs Henry Inman joins Arthur Inman in New York. Mr and Mrs Alexander King travel to Flat Rock NC. Mr and Mrs W J H Smith return from New York. Mrs James Jay Smith hosts in New York. Mr and Mrs M B E Shumaker announce the birth of a daughter.

W. S. Bell Hampton Springs Witliam Bucknell Philadelia Howard Bucknell Mra Bucknell Atlanta Wilfred H Browne Spring Street Grace Elizabeth J. Ko MecCoré Uta, NF Ella Gilbert New York James Gilber Henry Inman Arthur Inman Jia Alexander King Zgen Flat Rock N.C W. JH. Smith James Jay Smith J.3 Gonzales 3Ir Mbe Shumaker

Governors and educators address University club gathering

About one hundred University club members and affiliated groups heard speeches on the purposes and objects of the University club. Wimbish opened with the theme, followed by Governor Slaton, the club’s first president, and Dr Glenn president of North Georgia Agricultural College, with a closing musical program.

University Club Wimbish Governor Slaton Wimbush G R. Glenn North Georgia Agricultural College Dahloneza

Marcellus Thornton Buys Smelter Works in Georgia

Colonel Marcellus EL Thompson a Atlanta newspaper man has purchased the old Southern Smelter works at Oakdale Georgia and will remodel at once. He plans moving the large furnace to his read smelter works near Knomile Tennessee and bringing a forty ton furnace to Georgia to handle local gold and copper mines. The smelter should be active by fall and will comprise about twelve buildings on an 80 acre tract. The new company will be named Piedmont Smeltering company.

Marcellus EL ‘Thompson Atlanta Pioneer Dats Old Southern Smelter Oakdale Colonel Thompson Read Knomle Tenn Georgia Frank Maceo Wll Piedmont Smeltering Company

Walker and McPherson monuments to share East Atlanta park

The East Atlanta Improvement Club and allied groups push to place a parking area and two monuments in one park at 1 East Atlanta. Congressman William Sonley Howard seeks federal funds to mark the McPherson monument. local volunteers led by E A Miner form a park committee with diverse members supporting preservation and visibility of the two soldiers’ markers.

East Atlanta

Women battle over rights to vote in House hearing

Washington March 24 suffragists and opponents argued before the house elections committee over a French bill to allow qualified women to vote in congressional elections. The hearing saw debates by Rev Oliver Browne and Mrs Clara Berwick Colby for suffrage alongside Miss Lucy Price and Miss Minnie Bronson for the anti side. Representative Sherley and Rep French of Idaho discussed states rights and federal power, with applause for both sides.

Washington House Elections Committee Oliver Browne Racine Wis Clara Berwick Colby Portland Ore Lucy Price Minnie Bronson National Association United States French Idaho Sherley Kentucky

Rate Advance Decision In The Distant Future

Washington officials indicate the eastern advance rate case will require extended hearings and briefs. The Interstate Commerce Commission plans March 30 testimony, with possible completion April 20 to 22, delaying a final decision until May or later, likely before the summer recess. Clifford Thorne of Iowa opposition will present March 21, making late April hearings likely and a prolonged timeline through June.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Clifford Thorne Railroad Commission of Iowa Commission Derhans Het Charman Harlan

Negro convict Keller found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Walter Keller a negro convict arraigned in federal court near Atlanta for the death of fellow inmate John Adends following a January 16, 1912 kitchen dispute. After witnesses described the kitchen scene and defense counsel argued retrial, the jury returned a verdict of involuntary manslaughter under Georgia law, with sentencing set by Judge Newman. Keller was returned to the penitentiary to await sentencing.

Walter Keller Aong Federal Atlanta John Adends Hig Keller Reb Blackburn Hudson Moore Newman Henley Georgia Sears Eller Ddendyke Luchén

Nutmeg Moose Men Object to Coalition

New Haven March 24 the state central committee of the progressive party opposes any coalition with the republican party and vows a full ticket at the state election. It criticizes regulation of trusts and corporations and blasts the Democratic administration’s approach as destroying business. It cites railroad issues in New York Hartford and Boston areas as proof of failed leadership and declares Republicans cannot win without their reserves.

New Haven Conn Progressive Party Republican Party New Yolk New Hayin Artford Atwoiies Gener United States New England

Thompson jailed for murder in Tinzie dispute

Thompson is jailed on murder charges for the Tinzie stabbing fatality of Will Wynn Saturday afternoon. Authorities say a drunken dispute led him to pull a pistol and shoot Wynn, hitting the heart.

Thompson Will Wynn Tinsie Wynn

From Boom Town to Farm in Alaska Land Reform

Seattle March 24 The town of Dyea Alaska once booming with 20009 residents is now filed as farming land by three homesteaders. James Connaughton longtime Sing Sing prison warden and penologist died at 63 from arteriosclerosis.

Seattle Wash Dyea Alaska Oximming Aren Sa James Connaughton Sing Sing

Goethals Police Bill Defeated in New York Assembly

Albany March 24 The New York police bill granting increased powers to the police commissioner failed in the assembly by a vote of 1 to 19. The measure aimed to secure Col George W Goethals to accept a post by expanding authority.

Goethals

Memorial appropriation for Jackson victory monument at Horseshoe Bend

The Senate authorized a $5,000 appropriation to erect a monument commemorating Jackson s victory in the last Alabama Indian War at Horseshoe Bend. The measure passed the Senate today but had not yet cleared the House.

Wasningigs Jackson Horseshoe Bend Senate House

Macon Prepares for State Endeavor Meet

Macon Georgia march 24 special plans for the gathering of the state Christian Endeavor workers in Macon Friday were completed by the committee in charge. The three day convention will draw several hundred unions from across the state with Mayor Bridges Smith and Dr J Lo White delivering welcomes. Colonel John Crenshaw of the Atlanta union will respond and Daniel A Fuling of Boston will visit and address on citizenship and extension work. A memee dinner is planned Saturday noon at First Presbyterian and a reception Saturday evening. Sunday speakers will preach in local pulpits as the convention closes Sunday night.

Macon Christian Endeavor Bridges Smith J Lo White John Crenshaw Atlanta Union Daniel A Fuling Boston Mass National Citizenship First Presbyterian Church Macor Winons

Reverend Ells Suspended by Indiana Presbytery

Indianapolis March 24 The Rev John R Ells former pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Bloomington Ind has been found guilty and suspended as a minister by a commission of the Indiana presbytery It was announced today The charges involved a number of women of Bloomington and he said he would appeal to the synod

Indianapolis Ind John R. Ells First Presbyterian Church Bloomington Indiana Presbyter Ellis

Charles Golden Fined for Selling Bad Meat

Charles J. Golden a secondhand grocer with a shop at 221 Peters Street was fined after the recorder's court found he sold bad meat to customers. Judge Broyvies presided while Dr JP Kennedy city health officer prosecuted the case. The court awarded $2575 to the plaintiff Tuesday morning.

Charles J. Golden Peters Street Recorder's Court Broyvies JP Kennedy Wos

Relief for Indigestion with Papas Diapepsin

The ad touts Papas Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for sour stomach gas and indigestion. It claims five minutes of relief, prevents undigested food, and promotes normal digestion, costing fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.

Kind Lady Helps Sick Old Soldier in Blackwells Ga

In Blackwells Georgia Mrs Hattie Armstrong reports a local elderly veteran relieved by Thedford s Black Draught after months of pain and immobility. Another veteran, Mr S M Watkins, praises the remedy for back pain headaches constipation and colds. The ad touts the vegetable medicine at one cent a dose in local drug stores.

Hattie,Armstrong

Chapman Arrested in Murder Mystery After Escape

Calhoun Georgia March 24 Special Shartes Chapman, wanted here for alleged complicity in a murder, is under arrest in Dade county and will be brought to Chattanooga tonight. Sheriff Land of Gordon will take him in charge. The mystery centers on Charles Chapman as the missing link. Mrs Starnes and her daughter Miss Mary Starnes deny involvement. Mary appeals for innocence as she cares for her seven month old baby.

Calhoun Shartes Chapman Sir Chapman Dade County Chattanooga Sheriff Land Gordon Charles Chapman Iiy Mrs Starnes Mary Starnes Chattanooxa Mary

Oregon Senate Fight for Life in Constitutional Amendments

Salem March 24 The Oregon state senate faces abolition and proportional representation moves. Amendments proposed by State Grange Oregon State Federation of Labor People's Power League Farmers Union Farmers Society of Esquits and Proportional Representation Bureau seek voter approval at the next general election.

Salem Ore Oregon State Senate The State Grange Oregon State Federation of Labor People's Power League the Farmers Union Farmers’ Society of Esquits Proportional Hepresentatun Bureau

Free Developing Largest Laboratory in the South

Mail order department offers expert, quick service for films cameras and supplies. Catalog J requests inquiries from customers seeking specialized developing and processing options.

South

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