Owensby White wedding announced in Greensboro
The marriage of Muss Irene Owensby of Treenaboro North Carolina to Mr Charles W. White of Atlanta took place October 25 in Greensboro. The couple recently settled in a home on Stewart Avenue.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1913
Page
11
The marriage of Muss Irene Owensby of Treenaboro North Carolina to Mr Charles W. White of Atlanta took place October 25 in Greensboro. The couple recently settled in a home on Stewart Avenue.
A detailed social report describes guests in elegant gowns at a reception with white brocade outfits and feathered hats. It notes Miss Latham assisting, a Drama League reading of The Piper by Josephine Preston Peabody, and upcoming Missionary Rally Day across Georgia churches with women leading services. It also mentions Tidwell Harte nuptial plans, Players Club meeting, and a History class gathering highlighting Graceful social pages.
Atlanta Chapter No 57 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its last business meeting for the year on November 28, 1918 at Masonic Temple. All members are asked to assemble promptly at 7 o clock. Initiation and refreshments will be served. All sister chapters are invited to meet with us.
Paul Drane an engineer boarding at 606 Ridgewood Avenue was severely injured last night while alighting from a cut of treight at the Fowler Street crossing of the Southern tracks. A Southern train struck him, hurling him several feet. He landed on his right elbow, dislocating the joint, and suffered a severe scalp wound. Diane was taken to a local hospital. Attending physicians said he was not fatally injured.
The federal court, in Gainesville, eastern division, northern district, will hear sessions next week. Judge Newman, U S District Attorney Hooper Alexander and staff, U S Marshal Howard Thompson, clerk John Dean, and assistants will preside in the Hall Idets courthouse because the federal building cannot accommodate court purposes. The arrival of two federal courts in the city is expected to spur a larger federal facility.
Secretary Jennings of the civil service commission for the fifth district announces an open competitive herdsman examination for men only on December 10. The goal is to create eligibles for a vacancy in the animal industry bureau of agriculture, with assignment to Beltsville, Maryland. Applicants need knowledge of breeding operations, herd keeping, milk records, and use of the Babcock test to obtain a certificate.
In Athens the primary election results show W F Dorsey elected mayor without opposition for a two year term starting January. The vote followed in each ward with aldermen named including Tuft St Dudley Vincent Mathews Hugh Price Hinston and Hush I Gorden Jr.
A Notre Dame lady offers a home treatment claimed to cure rheumatism muscular and joint pains, neuralgia and backache without climate change. She states the simple discovery purges uric acid from blood, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood and improves vitality, inviting readers to write for proof to Mrs M Summers Box Notre Dame Ina ady.
A concise want ad urges readers to buy a used piano of solid make rather than a new low quality instrument. The note emphasizes value and reliability, and invites responses from those with a suitable instrument for sale.
Elberton Ga November 21 The North Georgia conference in session witnesses Bishop Candler opposing any name change to the church The vote 216 to 52 keeps the name Methodist Episcopal church south The day also features a heated exchange between Bishop Denny and Prof Rembert G Smith over timing of delegate elections and resolutions Education and charity appeals draw funds as Rev J D Hammond appeals for aid to education of the negro race, and a large donation is made The conference receives new full connection for several young ministers and a large entering class for admission to the ministry, with Denny delivering the class address The morning session honors Asbury Remounting Brotherhood and discusses clergy appointments and retirements
The conference resumes work with Rev. Charles M. Lapham readmitted upon request and Rev. A W Williams, a forty seven year member, present. Dr H M DuBose, social leader, hosts California club at Turner Hall banquet, inviting California alumni and listed ministers. Afternoon boards and cabinets prepare year end appointments. Sunday services across Hibertan churches feature eminent preachers including Bishop Collins Denny and Rev J B Robins.
Cordele Georgia November 21 Special At the AM E conference Rev John Harmon pleaded to supplicate Presiding Elder WC Gaines of Batonton district and Esshop H M Turner urged leniency as Rev Gaines though feeble had done much good. Resolutions by Dis W D Johnson and L A Townsley celebrated the fifty year nomination in Georgia. Conference votes to Sparta for next session in November 1914.
A Cairo Ga fire at 1 a m destroyed the Iron warehouse of Messrs Thom as and G A Wight in the warehouse district. The Garner-Blakley company of Atlanta used it as branch syrup canning quarters. Loss estimated 5000 to 6000 dollars with no insurance. Cotton seed hay and empty syrup cans were also lost. Local fire department prevented wider damage to the east side of the city. Cause undetermined.
Cordele Ga November 2 special Indictments by Crisp County grand jury allege E Bausey a known white man of Cordele is charged with vagrancy and violation of the state prohibition law He was arrested yesterday and released on bonds totaling 860 The manager of a locker club operating as the Commercial club in Cordele for months a raid last March seized beer and liquor The prohibition charge centers on alleged liquor sales to non members of the club
Governor John M Slaton will be the guest of honor at the cornerstone ceremonies for the new Americus and Sumter county hospital in Americus Georgia. The date will be announced by the hospital association and arranged for Gov Slaton’s convenience. The cornerstone will be laid with Masonic honors and invites extended to the Grand Lodge of Georgia officers and local lodges of the Third Congressional district.
Richard McGovern, a Chicagoan, was sentenced in federal court to two years in the Atlanta Penitentiary and a $100 fine after pleading guilty to breaking into the Silver Creek post office. Harry Osborne received one year and a day. Both had just been released from the Floyd County chain gang for a prior store robbery.
Washington November 21 William E McCombs Democratic National Committee chairman after a conference with President Wilson announced the Republican party would be the principal opponent of the Democrats in 1916 The GOP strength in recent elections sharpens a belief that progressives may fuse with either major party and that the 1916 race will center on the Democratic Republic battle He conferred with Doremus of Michigan on cooperation between congressional and national committees and said he seeks no public office and will remain active in politics pending the White House wedding and cabinet talks
In Athens on November 21, by suggestion of Colonel H. C. Tuck, an attorney, a movement starts for a permanent fund to aid worthy and needy ex-slaves locally. The effort aims to spread south to care for loyal former slaves overlooked after emancipation, many now out of work and without friends.
Macon Georgia November 21 Special The colored Congregationalists of Georgia meet with Rev H H Proctor of Atlanta as moderator Rev S A Paris of Marietta delivered the annual sermon on The Power of the Holy Spirit Mayor Bridges Smith sent a welcome letter. Delegates travel from across the state to emphasize church efficiency.
Nashville Georgia November 21 Special Monday night Chief of Police Rhoden tried to arrest Horace Avera who was drunk Avera drew a revolver and fired twice at Rhoden The chief shot Avera in the lap as he ran Rhoden then shot Avera in the hand A warrant for assault with intent to murder was sworn out and Avera jailed Also a Rome Georgia girl injured in motorcycle accident Mattie Bankston Lin Dale pupil was run over and seriously hurt by Edward Salmon of Rome The machine knocked her down but she will recover.
West Point Georgia observes Rally Day on Sunday November 21 with missionary societies of the Methodist church hosting appropriate services. Morning and evening programs will be held by the various branches of the societies.
Ridgely Tenn Mrs Jenne Estes credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with lifting her from a months long illness to health gained 15 pounds and renewed energy after false hopes from other medicines. She urges other weak women to try Cardui and notes government advisory material available from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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