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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1905
Page
3
Unusual values in silks and dress goods feature light and dark chiffon broadcloth in pastel shades including lilac blue gray champagne peach cream white and navy with strong prices from three dollars and under. The best cloths are promoted at three dollars and three fifty.
A large stack of fine Dining Room Furniture is marked down well below regular prices. Prudence calls for quick buys while selections are at their peak. The pieces are dependable Grand Rapids manufactured and include Quaint Antwerp Oak items discounted to move. Show-window samples feature Colonial design dining sets in massive quarter sawn oak, offered as real treasures and money savers at cut prices, with other pieces reduced likewise.
Antique and colonial oak sideboards displayed with French plate mirrors and beaded glass doors. Prices slashed from $23 to $28.75 and up, with multiple models featuring drawers, cabinets, and serpentine fronts. Limited stock advertised as reduced in price.
Unusual flowered crepe ties with turnover collars embroidered in color available in white and colored Persian borders. Handmade crepe automobile winds and multiple bow tie styles priced at $1.00. White taffeta stocks and plaid options offered with four in hand and other knot styles. Ladies ruffs and net ruffs sold in black liberty silk with accordion plait ends at various prices. Continued sale Monday features knit undergarments for men, women and children with extraordinary values at low prices.
In Augusta Tiquipa Georgia on November 11 Mrs Joseph Fargo hosted a refined reception at her mother Mrs James W Moore’s home. Guests in chrysanthemum and palm settings circulated through front rooms to second drawing rooms and the tea room where pink shaded lights highlighted elegant decor. Notable attendees included Mrs William Alexander Mrs Moore Mr Fargo Mrs William A W Barrett Mrs Edward Houk Mrs John W Walker Mrs James Bothwell Mrs Thomas P Branch and others.
A city notice reports the engagement of Miss Margare Twiggs to Dr. George Ingles Macleod of Philadelphia after her nursing study at Bryn Mawr. The couple plan a January 29 ceremony at the Church of the Good Shepherd led by Bishop Edwin G. Wood.
Savannah society notes cover multiple high society weddings and gatherings. Mary Savage Jones and Clarence G. Anderson Jr marry at Christchurch. Milas Nannie White and Thomas C. Lawton wed at home. Colquitt from Savannah and Holtenllot of Macon attend Macon ceremony. Woman's Club November meeting outlines Italian city study and colonial Georgia history. Daughters of the Confederacy plan carnival at skating rink end of November. Various engagements announced, including Marion Morrison to Robert Young of Charlotte, and Bertha Arden to W. H. F." Flor rison of Talladega. Women’s social circle entries detail other meetings, receptions, and hostesses.
Mrs Rolfe Hunt of Atlanta and Mrs A Purner of Macon spent time with relatives here. Lola Milner went to Hunt Paint in Birmingham for a visit. Mr and Mrs Truff returned from Knoxville. Luride Turner of Macon visited her sister Mrs Seareon and other relatives. Pearl Liffey returned from a visit to Zephyr and Griffin. Mrs H N Grimsley and Mrs J A McCrary spent days in Atlanta. Roscoe Hear of Atlanta arrived to make her home. EY Carceron of Stillmore returned home after a visit. I F Graham and Miss Weazie Thurman stayed with their parents. Annie May Dewes left for Atlanta to enter school. Marianne Colbert spent time in Atlanta with Mr F Davis.
In Laninitn Georgia on Thursday evening November Mary Richardson entertained Miss Louise Hudson a LaGrange lady. The event featured a floral theme with mums and greens. Prizes were awarded with Miss Bee tying for first and Rockwell claiming the booby prize. Refreshments included vampanyin and debactes as the evening stretched late, ending with a cordial goodnight.
Louise Fulton and Stevenson Bessemit, two popular young people from Bessemit Ala, were married in a Church ceremony Wednesday afternoon near Stevenson’s old home. They will stay briefly for a visit after the ceremony.
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