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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
14
A New York importer overbought fine All-Over Embroideries and was undersold. Our buyers secured hundreds of pieces of patterns at about half the cost of importation. Sale begins this morning at 8 30 featuring eyelet and blind effects in white and colored novelties for waists guimpes and yokes widths up to 24 inches values up to 3 50 now 1 25 a yard for choice.
Agnes Scott Dramatic Club presented She Stoops to Conquer to an eager crowd from Atlanta and Decatur. The play lasted about ninety minutes with strong acting by Miss Neville and others, notable scene of Tony stealing jewels, and set in the Hardcastle home interior painted by art students. Several cast lists follow, naming Miss Pearl Vooren, Miss Suatte Joorg, Miss Nell McMarlon, and others.
The Little Children's Headwear department showcases dainty caps and bonnets for infants to six year olds. Made to last beyond beauty, these hand-made infant caps and machine-made gaps cost 50 cents to 3 dollars, with hats in pique Swiss lace-straw and Milan styles priced up to 6 dollars. Second floor Little People’s Department ruing alongside frocks coats rompers reefers.
A brief archival notice references Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Company and an entry labeled apERRRCHIVE. The readable fragment suggests a catalog or filing context within a historic business archive.
Tissue paper ball event clears over $1800 with receipts between $2000 and $2500. Central Congregational Church hosts a Sunday school program in the afternoon featuring soloists and talks on kindergarten training followed by social hour and refreshments. Various local society figures attend including Mrs. Will Williams and Miss Glenn. numerous engagements and teas are noted for Mrs. Pearce, Miss DuBose, and other community leaders.
Atlanta’s culture scene thrives as five million bricks arrive for a two month build up. At the Orpheum the midget performer Sbaney Little headlines a tight schedule, while the Vernon Stock Company delivers Sapho and Die with audiences praising the cast. Alcazar gears up for weekly grand operas and organ solos by Georges Perteat. White City features a Mary go round drawing families daily with a menagerie of animals and child friendly rides.
A vivid survey of parasols offering diverse colors, designs and styles. Highlights solid colors with borders, plaids, pongees and silks, plus patent cover cleaning and elegant long handles. The piece exalts parasols as fashion and practical sun shields.
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