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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
11
Miss Valeria Lamar Rankin and Mr. William Doughty Manly wed yesterday at the bride’s home with an ornate white tibbong aisle from hall to drawing room. The bride was given away by her uncle Walter Lamar of Macon as the ceremony proceeded in a formal family setting.
Mrs Fannie Lamar Rankin and Mr John Manly were wed in a formal drawing room ceremony on Capitol Avenue. Rev Theron Rice officiated before a large gathering as Miss Alberta Rankin served as maid of honor. The wedding featured the Tanhauser wedding march and a prompt bridal procession.
An Atlanta wedding feature details a white and green decor saturated home interior. The bride's gown of white crepe de chine with rose lace accents and a sunburst diamond coronet is described along with guests and the groom Manny's banking ties. Out-of-town attendees include Mrs. Augustus Bacon and Mr. Lamar Washington. The reception following the ceremony included a lavish supper at tete-a-tete tables, an orchestra, and extensive attire notes for Mrs. Rankin and other guests. A later Euchre Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Cobb is noted with prize winners and a luncheon.
Griffin guest DeForrest Allgood attends a reception hosted by Mrs Edward Peters. A wedding for Miss Genevieve Leake and Mr Forest Greene is described with attendants, flowers, gowns, and a reception, followed by plans for their North Georgia home.
A Barron Wisconsin physician recounts how Grape-Nuts at breakfast and Postum Cereal Coffee at meals improved his digestion. He notes weight gain from 120 to 155 pounds, reduced sour stomach and easier sleep after adopting the foods and following a colleague’s dietary advice.
Gate City Rebekah No. 10 F will host a reception at Broad and Alabama streets Saturday night September 27 for Grand Sire John B. Goodwin. Officials include The Cantons and Miss May Arendale and others. Speakers include Colonel John B. Goodwin Judge J. G. Bloodworth and Major A. L. Kontz. Music by Love's orchestra. Delicous refreshments to follow. Fulton and Clara Rebekahs and Cantons Dixie No. 5 invited. Gate City Rebekah claims Georgia’s largest Rebekah membership.
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