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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1905
Page
8
Barnesville social column recaps showers and visits as Miss Olive Williams prepares to wed Mr Jackson HL Bush. Many residents travel to Atlanta for events while relatives and friends visit nearby towns, with multiple guests from Jackson, Albany, Perry, Troy, and Birmingham showcased alongside bridal plans and local hospitality.
Washington Georgia reports the autumn wedding of Miss Toombs to Mr Varvey Paulpa at the Church of the Met tor with Rev Francis Allan Brown officiating. The event is noted for its simplicity and prominence of Toombs family connections including General Robert Toombs relations. The column also lists social visits, upcoming nuptials, and club meeting details from local residents and notable guests across Washington and nearby cities.
Mr and Mrs James B Kendrick honored their son s bride Addie Ensign Kendrick with a charming reception at the Kendrick home on Orange Street Forsyth following the October 4 ceremony. Dr and Mrs W C Kendrick hosted the event in a refined setting with elegant touches and warm congratulations from family and friends.
Washington Ga. November wedding of Miss Vole Benson daughter of Col James A Benson of Isilaelty to Mr D P O Connor of Augusta took place at the Catholic church with Father Henry David officiating assisted by Bishop Louis Bazin. The ceremony followed by nuptial mass and breakfast at the bride’s father home. Theywill be at home in Augusta after November 1 with a bridal tour planned to New York and other points in the East. In Eastman Ga L M Reacher and Misses Besule Peacock and Vienna Burch return from Atlanta, Rose Ragsdale of Chattanooga a cousin visitor, others from New Orleans and Macon guests visit.
Miss Pauline Herring and Mr Floyd Edgar Rogers were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home on Love Avenue with Rev J W Domingos of Tifton Methodist officiating. The couple left for Macon after a reception lunch and will reside at 578 Cherry Street. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L Herring. the groom is the son of Mrs and Mrs RL Rogers and a member of the Central of Georgia railway office force. This was the first wedding in new Tift county under Ordinary Walker’s license squad.
Milledgeville and nearby Georgia social columns describe visits and guests including Miss Ellen Fox returning from New York, Miss Vena Hopking visiting relatives, Mr. Seaton Gilman and Miss Kora Me Cullum’s marriage, Mrs. BR T Beteden visiting Atlanta, Miss Mary Cline visiting Miss Margaret Underwood in Atlanta, and Mrs H F Chance with her son returning home from Augusta after weeks with Mrs Chanes and her parents. The Gedrute band concert at the Macon home last Saturday is noted.
An 1890s style notice describes the change of life as a critical period for women, listing symptoms and urging Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy. It includes a testimonial from Mrs E G Hyland of Chestertown praising relief from womb issues, dizziness, and nervous symptoms after using the product.
Mrs Gray Quinney leaves for Atlanta after visiting Mrs C G Nowell. Misses Maud and Stella Nolan of Nolan Ga were in Monroe. Mrs Powell returns from Covington. Mrs Clifford Carmichael and Mrs W H Wayne visit Atlanta. Miss Fannie Harrison returns from Atlanta visit. Irving Club hosted by Bro W G Dean. Mrs Brown Marshall leaves Reynowus after guest week with Mrs Robert Gower. Misses Mary and Juus Movies visit Atlanta. Miss May Michael returns to Circle. Mrs P Hester leaves for Asheville NC. Mrs John Phillips and Miss Lizzie Eatips in Atlanta. Mrs R L Nowell in Rome for Hill-Newsome wedding in October. Mrs R J Mobley returns from Covington. Miss Ne Nowell in Atlanta. Mrs B P Nowell Jr of Walnasville hosts in Roberta. Mrs Alonso Kelley returns from Atlanta. Mrs Carew guests of Mrs James Sheet to Fint a week ago. Mr and Mrs Gordon return from visit to S S Gower. Mrs Camp of Loganville attends event for Mrs BR A Hammond. Ming Maud Uresham and Robert Almand wedding at Rev EL McCutcheon’s house in Social Circle.
NEWNAN GA Tuesday afternoon Mr and Mrs Fisher entertained the Huchre Club at her home on Temple events. Monday evening Miss Nettie Orr entertained a few friends informally at a chafing dish party. Thursday afternoon The Twelve were delightfully entertained by Mrs Wade and Mr and Mrs W B Orr hosted a surprise party last Saturday at their College Street home for Mr Orrs birthday. Friday evening Mrs Annie Will Redme hosted a cheerful neighborhood party. Mr and Mrs William Thomas Hardaway of Rocky Mount Ga have sent invitations to the marriage of their---
In Savannah on October 21 a note says Miss Mary Savage Jones and Mr. Clarence G. Anderson Jr. plan an engagement and wedding at Christchurch on November 7 with a reception at Miss Jones’s aunt Mrs. W. D. Simkin’s home. Also reported: Mr. Robert M. Butler Jr. of Savannah and Miss Alma Young Hoig of St. Louis wed in St. Louis.
The column lists numerous social visits in Newnan and West Point including engagements and the wedding of Miss Coville Hardaway to Thomas Jones Fisher. It notes travels to Atlanta and Opelika for gatherings, and reports several girls visiting relatives at Emory College and other institutions. Readers learn of several receptions, visits, and the marriage of John Willemirong to Claud Fage in West Point.
One of the season’s prettiest weddings was Miss Snow Era Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs R O Phillips of Lithonia to Mr John Ernest Linehan. The wed ding occurred Wednesday at 6 pm at the parents home with Rev Dr Walker of the local Baptist church officiating. The ceremony took place before an improvised altar of ferns and palms in the library. The bride wore a post silk gown with a deep yoke and bertha of lace. the groom, a popular Lithonia banker with the Lithonia Banking Company, stood with the families present.
LAGRANGE GA residents including Mr and Mrs Hob Edwards and Mrs C Griege with others visited Atlanta for the fair this week. Events note upcoming wedding Miss Hattia Woodyard and Mr James Whitaker Hudmon at West Point next Thursday Oct 26. Social activity includes Mrs Ed Dungan hosting Matrons Club and visits by Mr and Mrs J R Sterling and Mrs J L Bradfield to Atlanta.
A crowded week features Mrs. HLwis returning from Mystle Connecticut with Mr. Tift after euros travel with Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Pickard of Lynchburg. Several women visit Avanta fair and others travel to Madison Iowa, Daytona Florida, and Michigan Ohio Indiana in recent weeks. Clayton Jay of Fitzgerald marries Beatie Harley in a runaway ceremony at Valeosta, then heads to Fitzgerald aboard the Atlantic and Birmingham line with their guests J L Jay Jr and others.
An advertisement touts a cosmetic preparation to remove freckles pimples and blemishes. It asserts guaranteed results within about twenty days and promises clear soft healthy skin and youthlike appearance. The product is sold by mail by Watleual Toilet Co Paris Tennessee.
Roanoke Alabama notes list visiting relatives and travel plans. Rev R E Nellisor from Macon Georgia and Rev Hubert stay this week. Junior Jones back from Avanta college. Dr J J Blapney and wife from Florida visit Floyd family. Mrs Tam Foster and mother move to Mobile. Ola Iwncaster from LaGrange visits Alex Ward. Clare Purcell returns from Oxford. Annie Floyd visiting Atlanta. Meg P G Trent and mother Ambrose travel to Carolina and Virginia. Dr Colina of Birmingham visits nearby. Mrs Robert Schuessier and family plan winter in Florida.
Marshallville announces the engagement of Miss Lin Massee to Mr. Harry Yarbrough of Soaring Vale. The wedding is planned for December at the bride’s father’s home in Hawkinsville. Local social items follow with visits and travels of noted residents including Mrs. Anna Waterman, Mrs. Will Parsons, and others visiting from Atlanta, Cochran, Athens, and Milledgeville.
Monday oyster roast at the Brown house drew a large turnout led by young men. Miss McNeil of Macon arrived for several days, Miss Hoperts returned from Manon with Miss Lillian Soloman, and many guests from nearby towns attended teas, visits, and a Tennessee student club formation at Emory. A busy week included weddings, banquets, and numerous returns from Atlanta and other locales.
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