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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1914

Page

12

Social Weekends With Tea Parties And Dances At Local Clubs

Mrs Floyd McRas hosts a Monday tea at her Peachtree Street home for Miss Dixon of New Jersey with terrace service on a fine al fresco setup at Druid Hills Golf Club. The club schedules a tea dansante this afternoon, open air dancing, two hundred reservations, and a later East Lake Club pavilion dance for seventy five couples. Frances Tilghman Mingea and Charles Francis Cocke wed October 1 at St Thomas church Abingdon Virginia with a reception at Mont Calm. they will reside at 814 Nelson Street Roanoke after November 16. Piedmont Driving Club dinner dance tonight features two hundred guests with many notable hosts including Clark Howell and Cyrus Strickler family, and a cotton ball closed for reservations.

Miss Dixon Floyd McRas Peachtree Street New Jersey BE. P. McBurney Druid Hills Golf Club Mingea-Cocke Far Wilton Egerton Min-gea Frances Tilghman Charles Francis Cocke St.Thomas Church Abingdon Mont Calm Piedmont Driving Club Clark Howell James L. Dickeyr Cyrus Strickler W. F. Blalock Edward C. Peters

Mrs Rice Entertains With Rosette Shower After Luncheon

Mrs John Woodson Rice entertained at a pretty ten yesterday afternoon at her home for guest Mrs Frank D Dennis of Colorado Springs. Red and golden decor adorned drawing room and library. A silver basket with pink roses topped the tea table centerpiece. Pink shaded silver candlesticks and other pink detail enhanced the table setting. Twelve assisted in entertaining including Mrs Courtland Winn Mrs T C Mell Mrs Dan Yale Sage Mrs Thomas Wallace of Marietta Miss Nora Ingram and Miss Fannie Mayson. Guests were relatives and close friends of Mrs Dennis.

Rice John Woodson Rice Frank D. Dennis Colorado Springs Courtland Winn T. C. Mell Dan Yale Sage Thomas Wallace Marietta Nora Ingram Fannie’ Mayson Dennis

D A R Dance At Piedmont Hotel

Habersham chapter hosts a D A R dance at the Piedmont hotel wallroom from 5 to 7 PM with chaperons and a large committee. Ladies admitted free, gentlemen 30 cents. Demonstrations of new steps, fine music, up-to-date dances.

Piedmont Hotel Habersham

Social items note local visits and events

Social column records hospital stays travels and visits including Mrs Fred Houser ill at Koble sanitarium Mr Milton Dargan recovering from illness travelers Mrs 5S Hornady and Miss Hornday of Dawson Ga Mrs Gilbert P Dewolt of Mexico City home in Cornelia guests at Ansley. Birth announced for daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Morgan Williams named Marlan. Elder return from motor trip and winter at Majestic hotel. Eunice Lee Brown returns to College Park after Tallulah Falls trip. Mrs D B Bullard guest of Miss Susie Ear on Forrest Ave. Theresa Zahn returns from New York. Robert McCrary of Middletown Ohio spending weekend in Nashville. Miss Mary Taylor ill with typhoid at Davis Ish er sanitarium. Mrs G D Miller back from South Carolina for death in family. Myra Clarke Scott enters Agnes Scott College. Archibald Davis hosted Philathea class on Peachtree Rd. Ruth Wing returns from visit to sister in Pennsylvania. Lott and Purse pass through en route from Cleveland to Atlanta area. Deadwiler Vale of Athens visiting daughter on Cleburne Ave. Trane Smillie recovering in Meridian MS after accident. Amey Major visiting Chicago staying ten days. Albert Major and Amey Major join for brief visit. Mabel Hurt hosts informal tea for Amelia Todd of Laurens. M. Couch and mother visiting Newnan. Ella May Freeman returns to Senoia after West End visit. Lois Hardy of Senota accepts chair of expression at Women’s College Fort Worth and departs. Walter S. Cason family rent Scott apartments for winter. Mrs Smith D Fleckett and Mr William Markham to retire from Linville NC.

Fred Houser Kobleanitarium Milton Dargan E. Hornady Miss Hornady Dawson, Ga Gilbert P.dewolt Mexico City Cornelia Ansley Robert Marlan Williams Marlan Omar F. Elder Savannah Augusta Athens Macon Majestic Hotel Aoe Eunice Lee Brown College Park Tallulah Falls Clarkesville G. D. Miller South Carolina Myra Clarke Scott Agnes Scott College Archibald Davis Philathea North Avenue Presbyterian Church Peachtree Road Ruth Wing George Eben Russ Pennsylvania J. A. Lott L. S. Purse Waycross Albert C. Major Chicago Albert Major Ella May Freeman Senoia West End George Couch Lois Hardy Senota Atlanta Woman’s College Fort Worth Texas Walter 5. Cason Doris Scott Apartments West Baker Street Smith D. Flekett William Markham Linnville N. C Sunda

Funeral for J E Williams to be held today in Atlanta

The body of James E Williams son of the late ex Mayor Williams will be transported from Louisville to his Atlanta home at 185 Forrest avenue. Funeral services are planned this afternoon at the residence with interment at Oakland Cemetery. His brothers Thomas H Williams and Samuel C Williams accompany the body to Atlanta. He is survived by sisters Martha Elizabeth Williams and EB Baker Jr both of Atlanta. A brief service was held in Louisville prior to departure. Williams moved to Louisville twenty five years ago.

James E. Williams James Williams Louisville Forrest Avenue Oakland Cemetery Thomas H Samuel C. Williams Atlanta Martha Elizabeth Willams

Col Lowry to Be King at Cotton Ball in Atlanta

Colonel Robert Lowry will reign as king of the cotton ball opening the season at the Piedmont Driving Club on Thursday night. The queen is to be chosen that evening. maids of honor named are Katherine Murphy, Margaret Morgan, Anne Grant, and Charlotte Meador.

Piedmont Driving Club Col. Lowry Robert Lowry Piedmont Belles of Atlanta Katherine Murphy Margaret Morgan Anne Grant Charlotte Meador Georgia Mat Inces Golock Broadway

American gown designs attract Red Cross bazar attention

Miss Gailie Hoke Smith Miss Genevieve Clark and Miss Lucy Burleson Washington women design make and pattern American products for three model gowns to be shown at New York charity bazar for the National Red Cross. Edward T Ritter pledges cotton mills nationwide to cooperate. Patronesses urged to permit sale of cotton bought for the event.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Tig Charity Bazar New York National Red Cross Gailie Hoke Smith Genevieve Clark Lucy Burleson Edward T. Ritter United States Maibelfordman Re Cress Herbert Satterlee J. P. Morgan

Hanky Panky Pleases A Fair Sized Atlanta Audience

A theatergoer notes Hanky Panky delivered a lively snappy performance despite weak costuming and scenery. The review praises its humor and rhythm, comparing it favorably to a more lavish Weber & Fields show while highlighting the play’s entertaining, rollicking style and audience appeal.

Atlanta Weber & Fields

Decatur Chapter Joins Brotherhood Amid Pageant

The newly formed Decatur chapter of the Brotherhood of Et will be formally admitted at a service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decatur this Sunday. The event occurs during the 29th annual Brotherhood convention in Atlanta next month and features vaudeville acts including Al and Nic Stedman, Davy Jones, Ralph Edwards, and notable dancing by Virginia Evans and Louis Arof.

Decay Brotherhood of Et.ten Holy Trinity Acatur Nock Otherhood Atlante Auante Sunaiyrus Ope Heautte Mehta Merlin Cath Acollese al Stediman Nic Stedman Tewter Bernard Davy Jones Ralph Edwards Virginia Evans Louis Arof Sidney Ry

Brotherhood of St Andrew to convene in Atlanta rally

A note about the Brotherhood of St Andrew at Holy Trinity parish outlines talks by A. Licey and Dr M G Barnwell Jr on lay study and convention prep. W J Hannum and Burton Smith will discuss foreseeing the convention needs. Preparations for a grand rally at St Luke's Church in Atlanta on October 1st are announced to plan the gathering.

As. A. Licey Degatur Church Brotherhood of St. Andrew Holy Trinity Parish GM. Barn- Well Brotherhood W. J. Hannum Burton Smith Starke Atlanta St. Luka's Church

Southern Pacific Road Hinders Competition

New York September 25 Judge Lovett chairman of Union Pacific says if Southern Pacific did not control Central Pacific there would be more competition, though unclear if service would improve. He notes no competition between Ogden and California under Central Pacific lines and cites destroyed records amid earthquake events.

New York Southern Pacific Company Central Pacific Railway Robert S. Lovett Union Pacific Railroad Harriman Central Pacific Southern Pacific Union Pacific California Ogden Cisco San Francis

Hello girls enjoy party at exchange

A large luncheon and reception was held by 150 telephone exchange operators to showcase improved facilities and a new lunch room. Miss Annie Peake won a cake prize after a friendly judging contest, with solos, dancing, and a long night of socializing as parents and friends attended.

Ivy Exchange Southern Dell Cora Smith Alice Coggins Sybil Richards Mabel Smith Hazel ‘Elrod Corinne Freeman Lena Murphy Marie Cudd Rachael Bennett Lou Baker

Revival at Hartwell Ends. Protracted Services Begin

The Baptist church at Hartwell concludes a protracted meeting led by Pastor Milo H. Massey with assistance from Rev. C. W. Daniel of Atlanta. The services closed Wednesday and a new series opens at the Methodist church with Rev. T. B Kendall Jr assisted by Rev. Crawley of Forsyth.

Two Bishops Preach At Methodist School Of Theology Sunday

Opening services at the Methodist School of Theology continue through Sunday with Bishop E. Tross delivering the opening sermon Sunday morning at noon at Wesley Memorial Church. Bishop Soltin Teenay will preach in the evening at eight.

Methodist School of Theology E. &. Tross Westey Memorial Church Soltins Teenay

Accidental Shot Wounds Father During Kitchen Moment

Will Bellville 19 accidentally shoots his father John Bellville in their home at 444 Hill Street. The bullet hits the base of the neck. John is at Grady hospital with an X ray planned. Will, a Fifth Regiment National Guard Georgia member, says the pistol fired when he shifted to the ceiling. He plans to compete in the rifle range contest at Fort McPherson despite the accident.

Will Bellville John Bellville Hill Street Grady Hospital Fifth Regiment National Guard of Georgia Fort McPherson Bedville

Lodger in Hospital Says Landlady Hit Him With a Slipper

A dispute over gas furnishings between lodger S. Maple and landlady Miles Lizzie Finch of 121 123 South Forsyth ended with Finch allegedly striking Maple with a slipper, causing severe head and face wounds. Both were arrested. Maple was rushed to Grady Hospital for treatment.

5. S. Maple Miles Lizzie Finch South Forsyth Maple Miss Finch Grady Hospital

Splinter in Brain Causes Death in Georgia Saw Mill Accident

Waycross Georgia September 22 Special L L Roberson 28 died from injuries after a 4 6 inch splinter entered his head through the left eye at a saw mill east of Waycross yesterday He never regained consciousness His wife parents and several siblings survive The funeral services will be held tomorrow.

Waycross L. Roberson

Dr Bradley declines return to Atlanta church

Worcester Massachusetts September 25 special. Rev Henry Stiles Bradley pastor of Piedmont Congregational church Worcester declined a second time to accept the call from Central Congregational church in Atlanta. He said he liked New England and has just begun to make Worcester home. The Piedmont church values his work and he wishes to stay to help build the Worcesterchurch. Bradley previously served in Atlanta and Worcester, where he gained popularity. The decision brings regret in Atlanta and Worcester communities.

Worcester Mass Henry Stiles Bradley Piedmont Congregational Church Atlanta Central Congregational Church Bradley New England Piedmont Church Ara Henry Fradley Trinity M. &. Wauked St. John'a Mt ‘E St. Louis

Spain Thanks U. S. For Friendly Act

The Navy Department considers a letter from Spanish Ambassador Senor Juan Riano gratefully noting that the battleship Louisiane was moved from dry dock to allow the cruiser to be scrubbed before its homeward voyage. Riano calls docking of Carlos Vas a new sign of U S Spain friendship.

Washington Navy Department Ambagasadeer Senor Juan Rian Tored Norfolk Navy Yard Louisiane Senor Riano Carlos Vas

Germans Bombard Rheims Cathedral Again

Bordeaux reports official announcement that German forces last night resumed heavy bombardment of the Rheims Cathedral with renewed bombing actions.

Rheims Cathedral Bordeaux Rheims

Aate Racer Killed In Denver Motor Club Race

Veteran racer Wi Swanbrough died when his automobile plunged through a fence during the Overland timer event in Denver. The accident occurred at the first race in a Dom vor Motor club series and ended the proceedings abruptly.

Aate Denver Colo Wi Swanbrough Overland ‘Timercy Domvor Motor Club

Hart County Fair Preparations Ahead for November

Hart County in Hartwell Georgia reports rapid progress for its annual fair to be staged at the fair grounds the first of November. Officials say it will be the largest fair ever held in the county with extensive preparations underway.

Hart County Hartwell

Navy approves tobacco brands for ship stores and yards

Navy department officials celebrate settlement on tobacco sales in ships and yards. Secretary Daniels says desirable brands will be admitted for sale in ship stores afloat and at yard commissaries with equal, fair competition. Brooklyn Navy Yard chemist will test samples before contracts are issued for compliant brands.

Washington Navy Department Navy Daniels Brooklyn Navy Yard

Secretary Bryan Takes Indefinite Vacation for Health

Asheville reports Secretary Bryan has returned from Washington for an open air vacation to recover from summer workload. Physicians advise extended outdoor time for his health. He spent several days at his summer home before returning to Washington. Mrs Bryan accompanied him with the state department head.

Asheville N. C Tary Bryan Washington Bryants State Department

A Home Recipe for Removing Wrinkles

An old advertisement touts a simple home remedy to reduce wrinkles and sagging skin. It suggests dissolving a dose of saxolite in witch hazel as a wash lotion with claims of instant and marked improvement for a refreshed feel, contrasting expensive patent preparations.

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