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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1899

Page

10

Georgia Woman Honored for Traveling Library Effort

Virginia to Georgia traveler Mrs E B Heard of Rose Hill Middleton Ga is praised for advancing the traveling library system funded by Andrew Carnegie. The article notes thirty library cabinets with sixty books each will serve eighty towns, catalogues by Heard and Robert Campbell, a book-mark with quotes, and simple distribution rules to attract readers.

Georgia Virgina Wes Eugene Heard Roseill Middleton Andrew Carnegie E. St John E. BB. Heard Heard Robert Campbell Pinebluff Channing Gelke Gibbon

Important Meetings Across City Organizations

A series of meetings announced for various groups. The executive committee of the city Federation of Clubs meets at Mrs. Julius L Frown’s residence at 11 o’clock. The Daughters of the Confederacy call a Thursday afternoon gathering with strong attendance urged. The Atlanta chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets Wednesday November 15 at 3 pm at Craighe House. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Atlanta Symphony Club plans a 4 pm gathering tomorrow. The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Ladies’ Aid Society holds its regular monthly meeting at 3 pm in department rooms. all members and railroad ladies are invited to participate.

City Federation of Clubs Julius L Frown Daughters of the Confederacy Atlanta the Daughters of the American Revolution Craighe Hous Ladies’ Auxiliary Atlanta Symphony Club Ladies’ Aid Society The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association

Miss Olive Speer Hosts Elaborate Peachtree Cotillon Night

Social notes describe Miss Olive Speer entertaining about 40 young guests at her Peachtree Street home. The first floor served as a grand ballroom with elaborate Southern smilax, pink carnations, violets, chrysanthemums, and roses. The event featured a reception, cotillon dances led by Mr. Bryan Bower, and lavish favors of flowers and silver keepsakes.

Olive Speer Peachtree Street Bril Haney Bryan Bower

Daughters of the King Hold South Convention

The seventh annual convention of the Daughters of the King in the United States will begin in this city this afternoon and continue until Friday. Mrs. Bradley serves as president as delegates from all parts of the country gather for the first convention held in the South since the war. The event promises to be of unusual interest.

South the Daughters of the King United States Whitehall St Peter Lynch Mitchel

Elegant society events feature in Kentucky Georgia hosts

The piece details Miss Speer hosting a refined gathering with guests including Miss MacGowin in blue satin and lace, Miss Nelson in Venetian jet over cream satin, and Miss Mills in white chiffon. Mrs Wilmer Moore entertains Mary Hurrig Brumby with pink and white chrysanthemums, prize cards, and a luncheon. Nearby notices mention weddings, gatherings, and society figures across Atlanta and Savannah, with engagements, card parties, and travels noted among prominent residents.

Miss Speer Ocvasion Catitlan Miss MacGcouwin Kentucky Georgia Thomasville Nelson Misa Mills Lulu Roper Antoinette Mayes Louisville Ky Wilmer Moore Mary Hurrig Brumby Athens Moore Moris Brandon Rebecca Raoul Marion Jackson Phose Washington Margaret Newman Emily MacDougald Bessie Draper Florence Jackson Joan Clark Isma Dooly Prank Meador Dunbar Roy Harry Stearnes W. D. Ellis, Jr Morris Brandon James Dickey, Jr Les Gallophiles W. D. Palmer

Notable girls chorus will perform at Pryor Garnett corner

A group of teen and young ladies have prepared excellent choruses for the occasion. Several popular singers will contribute solos to the programme, which promises to be an excellent affair. The event will be held at a convenient corner location of South Pryor and Garnett streets.

South Pryor and Garnett Street

Anniversary of Chief Joyner's Wedding in Atlanta

Yesterday marked the anniversary of a 1678 Atlanta tale when Chief Joyner and his bride returned amid a staged depot fire by volunteers who adjourned the legislature. Joyner rose to head of the city’s largest fire department, father to four boys, with a reflective mood on the years since. Also notes local ads following the main recount.

Atlanta Georgia Statehouse General Assembly Capitol Joyner Henry W. Grady Cleveland South Clio Sette Richard Cap, Jr Harry Ralph

Episcopalin Convention to Be Held in Atlanta

A national Episcopal women’s gathering, led by Mrs. A. E. Bradley and Miss E. L. Ryerson, will convene in Atlanta with services at St Luke’s Church and meetings at the Symphony Clubhouse. Delegates from across the United States and Canada are expected, with southern bishops presiding and a full program of prayers, addresses, and conferences outlined.

South Order United States Canada West Indies Florida W. A. Guerry University of the South Sewanee, Tenn St Luke's Bradley Nelson Atlanta St. Luke's Church Pryor Houston Atreetay

Southern Railway Winter Schedules Take Effect Sunday

Southern Railway announces winter schedules effective Sunday November 10 providing faster service between Cincinnati Louisville and Jacksonville and Florida routes. Limited trains 18 14 Cincinnati to Jacksonville run Cincinnati to Jacksonville via Chattanooga Atlanta Jesup and Plant system with through Pullman cars. trains 15 16 Cincinnati to Tampa run with rapid times. Sleeping car lines Atlanta Savannah and Birmingham Charlotte adjusted with discontinuations and new routing. minor timetable tweaks for Macon Columbus and Atlanta departures. Assassin shot to death in Lake Miss November 4 192? Negro Dickerson captured near hare killed Arthur Maxwell and M. K. Grey after Friday night ambush. escape attempted.

Southern Railway The Cincinnati Louisville Jacksonville Florida Atlanta Havana Chattanooga Jesup Tampa Birmingham-Charlotte Atlanta-Charlotte Macon Columbus Ound Lake Miss Dickerson Arthur Maxwell M. K. Grey Hare Engan

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