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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
2
Advices from Washington report Flora Wilson daughter of Secretary of Agriculture Wil son plans a two year world concert tour to study voice and perform after returning. She has studied in Paris and will travel to the Far East before appearing on stage, despite her father's opposition.
A roundup of Atlanta’s prominent young women leaving in September for studies in the North and East. Daughters of Howell, Vaughn, Ohl, Spalding, Ridley, Spratling, Baker, and others will attend Sacred Heart Convent Manhattanville, Notre Dame Baltimore, Luck Cobb Athens, Paris, Randolph Macon, St Mary’s Raleigh, Mt de Sales Baltimore, and Castle on the Hudson among other institutions. Several will depart with companions to study abroad, while others plan returns in fall.
Mrs Wright of Rome announces the engagement of her daughter Mary to Mr Don Peabody of Sanford Florida. The wedding will be held in Rome on Wednesday October 3 in a quiet home ceremony. The couple will make their home in Sanford. Mary Wright has traveled with Miss Emma Tucker in evangelical work. Mr Peabody is a prominent Sanford businessman and member of a leading state family.
Mrs. J. B. Massey of Washington Georgia announces the engagement of her daughter Sara Elizabeth Vickers to Dr. Thomas Sanford Bailey of Newnan. The marriage is planned for November and is of interest to friends in Washington Newnan Atlanta and statewide. Vickers is described as beautiful with a winning personality and lovable disposition. She is sister of Shelton Vickers of West End. Bailey is a leading Newnan physician with many state friends.
Lieutenant Commander Thomas F. Ruhm of Nashville will marry Miss Edana Collins in Seattle on November 20. Ruhm, stationed there as superintendent constructor of the Nebraska, a first class battleship soon to enter service, helped build the Oregon and the Olympia, Dewey's flagship.
Nashville society notes a sought after alliance as Miss Elizabeth Buford Goodwin daughter of J Ewin Goodwin wed Oscar Klamroth in Bar Harbor in early fall. The bride elect, a gifted musician, has lived in New York where the fiancé also resides. She is sister to T Buford Goodwin of Atlanta.
Announcement of the engagement of Janie Harris of Gallatin Tennessee to Ludor Beach Carre of New Orleans. The couple plans a wedding September 26 at the West Main Methodist Church in Gallatin followed by a wedding journey abroad.
Mr and Mrs W A Turner of Newnan Georgia announce the engagement of their daughter Rowena to Dr DeWitt Talmage Cook. The couple plan a wedding in Newnan during October.
Mr and Mrs W E Ledford announce the engagement of their daughter Balle to Arthur Castellaw. The marriage is set for October 17 at the Ledford home in East Point.
Miss Josie Caldwell of Gadsden Alabama will wed Mr Carl Lay of Jacksonville Alabama in early October. An extensive list of ladies and social figures is noted alongside the engagement notice and events. A Japanese tea at 185 Plum Street by Jenifer Hive No 7 L O T M benefits will feature music refreshments and con conventra from Supreme Hive L O T M.
Nos six and seven of the First Christian Church Sunday school enjoyed an eight to ten o'clock party at Mr. and Mrs. F M Robinsons home at 172 Forrest avenue. About a hundred guests attended as the new home hosted its first event since alterations. Rev Pendleton spoke to the classes and their guests before a trolley ride to Ponce DeLeon Grant Park and other city spots.
Ice cream festivals are planned for charity at churches on Atlanta streets with tickets at ten cents and large expected attendance. Epworth League and Ladies of St. Francis Mission announce meetings and events at First Methodist and Western Heights respectively. Social entertainments include Miss Lewis, Mrs Pope honors, and Mildred Harris hosting a melon cutting with guests from multiple cities. Mrs. T. B. Neal departs from Cincinnati for Niagara and Buffalo trips.
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