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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
11
A long sketch recalls Miss Clifford Weat hosting a Georgia afternoon tea with graduates and a fashionable guest list. Social events include bridge parties, luncheon gatherings, and visits by numerous Misses and Mrs. West, Woodward, and Daly circles, plus travel plans and society liaisons across Atlanta and nearby towns.
Mrs R Dull offers cooking lessons during May at 5 East Alabama Street. Ladies invited to attend from 1 am to 8 pm. On Saturday May 23 the menu includes biscuit mayonnaise tomato salad sour cream and cake using Snowdrift tart and Wesson Cooking and Salad products.
Large audience at Agnes Scott college enjoyed a piano and voice recital by Miss Clem entine MacGregor’s students and Mrs W Jarngin. The program featured diverse pieces from classical works to modern songs, with several solos and ensemble numbers, reflecting a lively campus musical program.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail under high Atlantic pressure. A small voter turnout formed in front of Uncle Andy Stewart’s office as citizens registered, with more names scratched on tickets than in the 1906 primary, indicating rising voter interest amid a scorching 86 degree day.
John Hdge, a Baptist minister from Cashville in Accomac County Virginia, sues M W Daniel of Clay ton County in a U S court claiming uttered statements damaged his name and reputation. The complaint seeks fifteen thousand six hundred dollars in damages.
Edward B Williams of Monroe a Vanderbilt dental student arriving for the Southern Intercollegiate track meet had his suitcase with three Vanderbilt diplomas stolen from the Union Depot waiting room. No trace of the thief was found. Judge Rose to Speak in Covington on May 22 announces Special Judge Ross of Macon will discuss Joseph M Brown’s gubernatorial candidacy in the courthouse Saturday afternoon.
United States Court orders sale of 50000 worth Diamanda watches clocks cut glass sterling silverware and china at 70 Whitehall Street Atlanta. Peremptory auction of high grade merchandise from Mellichamp estate. Trustee Paul E Johnson hires Briges Dodd of New York and Chicago for the sale open Monday at 18 m Ma, 25 and continues daily until complete.
The May 22 1907 Brenau commencement exercises ended with a lavish concert in Gainesville. Under Otto Pfefferkorn the program featured twelve pianos floral decor and a grand organ with chorus. An impromptu talk by Dr Gunsaulus preceded the event and he visited Pfefferkorn’s family in Gainesville.
A large crowd gathered in Rockmart on May 22 as Hon Eb T Williams spoke in the city park. He was introduced by Colonel L FJ Spinks and made a favorable impression, presenting to departments including Pianoforte Otto Pfefferkorn and others.
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