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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1909
Page
2
Marietta readers note visits from Mrs P R Cortelyou and Miss Mabel Cortelyou to Hartford and Brooklyn, while Mrs B B Cuyler King of Macon visits relatives. Many locals travel or host, including Mrs Thomas J Chariton in Savannah, Mrs W T Waterman to Terre Haute, and Mra W Little returning to Marietta. A broad mix of family visits, college plans, and hostings across Georgia and nearby states is recorded.
The prettiest wedding in years united Missarah Barr and Rev Olmstead Key Hopkins at the Statesboro Methodist church on Wednesday night. Mendelssohn's march opened the ceremony led by J M Lovett with Rev Paul Elis assisting. The bride wore white roses and was attended by Rosamond Morell Mattie Lively and Minutellis. Hopkins, previously at Meldrim, will soon depart for Cuba with the bishop's assignment. the couple will begin their new field abroad.
Mrs Willingham and Miss Willingham of Atlanta vacationed at Indian Springs and visited Miss Bertha Carmichael in Jackson. Miss Bailey left for Agnes Scott College in Decatur. Clara Millen of Sanford, Florida, stayed with Miss Eloise Pound. Lella Hodges teaches in Waynesboro. Josephine Jones of Decatur arrived to teach in Jackson public schools. United Daughters of the Confederacy to meet with Mrs Hem on Cosington street. Mia Steward of Decatur to visit ten days with Miss Carmichael. Clara Nolen hosted the faculty of Jackson public school. Ernestine Dempsey to teach in LaGrange Southern Female College. Fannie Arnall returned to Frampton after visiting Miss Julia Curri. Annie Clay of Toomaboro returned home from Jackson visit.
In Clarkesville Georgia Mrs West and Miss Tot visit Atlanta while Miss Jennie Stewart and Miss Maud West return from Monroe North Carolina. Miss Ann McGee leaves Knoxville after visiting Miss Corbett group. Maud and Nellie Wynn travel to Celeste Texas to see relatives. Joseph N Lambert and wife of Elizabeth City North Carolina visit parents. Sullivan sisters of Atlanta stay with Mrs Corbett at Holly Dale. Marie Grant of Seneca visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Wwop Grant. Mrs Days hosts the Tallomachichi DAR chapter in honor of Mrs J H Redding of Warcross. Mr and Mrs Hunnicutt Emory and Katherine spend Sunday at Tallulah Falls. Mrs Stanhope Erwin and children visit relatives in Commerce and Massville.
Local society notes list Miss Amelia Freisleben visiting Chicago and returning home, Miss Rebecca Slocum back in Goldsboro NC, Mrs Alford Griggs from New York, Mina Sadie Vail visiting Mrs Joseph Herz, Miss Kate Johnson back from LaGrange, Mrs WB Heiford visiting Columbus friends, Miss Flora Hagedorn from Atlantic City, Miss Lutile Burton home in Auburn, Miss Liljah Fullerton visiting Claud Fullerton, Miss Nettle Zachry to Livingston Tennessee for Christian College music duties, and other visitors including Miss Lizzie Belle Farmer, Miss Sara Pope Callaway’s gatherings, and entertaining in honor of guests from Roanoke and Auburn.
Miss Sarah Stokes of Augusta visited Mrs W M Hill for several days. Mrs H G Lewis of Siloam attended her father’s funeral in Washington and spent days here with Mrs Sophie L Hill. Miss Mary Lou Fuller of Augusta honored Miss Irvin with formal bridge. Miss Lucy Mary Sims returns from Blue Ridge and Atlanta where she stayed with Miss Edith Sima. Miss Mary West of Thomson visited Mrs S M Pitner. Mr and Mrs Emile Anthony of West Palm Beach are guests of Mrs A P Anthony near Mallorysville. Mrs W T Toombs and Miss Louise Toombs returned from Atlanta after visiting Mrs Harvie Philips. At Little River parsonage the marriage of Miss Maude Celeste Heiser to Mrs M Mansfeld occurred. Rev A B Sanders officiated. Mr and Mrs Ernest Anthony returned to Atlanta after a week with Mr and Mrs G T Anthony. Mae Fulker left for weeks in Atlanta with sister Mrs Otto Thacker. Allen Wingfield of Augusta visiting Wilkes County with John B Wingfield. Effie Hill and Mrs Pembroke Pope, after Tosaway NC, returned to Washington. Mary Fortson will go to Atlanta then Athens to resume teaching at Lucy Cobb.
Miss Eula Carthers returns from Florida visits. Mrs Andrew Fearn strolls Columbus. other Athens residents travel to Atlanta New York Rome and Americus. Mrs Hillsman attends wedding of Jossey and Clemente. Ladies Bridge Club gathering at Miss Camak's with Fontaine top score and Branson Lror most progression.
Miss Letitia Johnson hosted Athens guests Renee and Eleanor Lustrat at Rio Vista with a young set dance. Lord family entertained for a late birthday. Lustrats left for Athens. Misses Brown visiting relatives in Atlanta. Sara Smith hosts Lucy Cobb house party. Bevy of Columbia to Cartersville girls planned for week of social courtesies. A sewing club organized by Mrs Robert Doucherty with twelve members and refreshments. Burneys hosted East Fourth Street bridge party. Mrs E Waring Beast returns from Carter relatives. Mrs G G Sydnor back from Lynchburg. Kathrine Turner leaves for Milledgeville Normal. Mrs Harry P Mickleham home from Morristown NJ.
The wedding of Miss Alpheus Colward Watts of Forsyth to Mr. Adam Hardin Howard of Tuskegee Ala occurred at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony at 4:30 featured Rev George Ginner, Mendelssohn music, and participants including Mrs PW Watts. Miss Mabel Howard. Misses Mabel McKay and Claire Pletcher. Dr Robert Howard. boat man DOr T F Taylor. Mr George Norwood. Mr W M Watts. Miss Alpheus Kinard. and Mary Lee Watts. The couple left for an extended trip north and east with many congratulations.
Miss Essie Schuessler of Knoxville arrives in Fairburn with cousin Miss Essie Roberts to attend Professor G Looney 3 Phi Sigma college events. Others visit LaGrange Female College. Miss Erma Schuessler from Lafayette hosts. Mr and Mrs E W Green visit Alabama. box party hosted for Miss Adeline Hetmer of Atlanta. Miss Lee from Pekin China visits Miss Hattie Green. Pearl Edwards to depart for Macon.
Miss Kenyon of Lumpkin teaches the music class at Leesburg High School. Mrs Goode Price hosted a delightful Thursday night entertainment for friends, a complimentary event for Miss Kenyon.
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