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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
2
Paris reports a shift from the black hat with aigrette to more animated millinery. Designers note demand for large white tagal hats with round crowns and draped white embroidered tulle, accented by roses or irises. Shifts suit open air fêtes and require plain tulle veils for the new styles.
Gainesville, GA June 28. The Georgia Railway and Power Company has deeded about nine acres of land to Mayor Robertson for the city. The land, used for the water works, was held by the private company for more than a year. President Preston S. Arkwright authorized the transfer after prior promises were not fulfilled under President Ashley.
An advertised liquid product named Queen Gray Hair Restorer promises instant restoration of natural hair color with a single application. Sold in 60c and 1 dollar sizes, it is available at Jacobs' pharmacy and many leading drug and department stores, with praise from hairdressers.
Photograph by Stephenson shows Miss Forol Humphries, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Humphries, entertaining a house party of Hollins college friends. The gatherings have sparked gaiety among the younger set, as Miss Humphries is noted as a popular social figure among college students.
Miss Martha King of Macon arrives for a two week visit with Mrs. Frank D. Holland. Relatives guests travel to London and Toronto. Miss Emma Powers returns to Macon from a visit. Birth announced for Harriet Evelyn to Mr. and Mrs. Hal Morrison Jr. Guests visit Highlands and St Simons. Illness recovery noted for Ethel Woolf. Dalton’s Miss Emily Carter attends Tybee Island house party. Corinne Campbell hosts Chattanooga guests for Griffith Park wedding. Helen Dykes visits Brunswick friends at St Simons. Whitney sisters host box party at Forsyth for Philadelphia and Port Valley guests. Gold slipper buckles win by Laura Ansley. Adeline Thomas wins lingerie at Piedmont Driving Club bridge tea.
The Summer Cotillion club hosted its first dinner dance at Brookhaven Country club last evening. Guests arrived for dinner followed by formal dancing as the venue featured wild phlox and ferns. Chaperons included Mr. and Mrs. John S. Cohen and other local couples.
J. T. Holmes of Blakely Georgia was re elected president of the Eastern Association of Oil Mill Superintendents at the closing session. Officers named include J. W. Washington Pelzer vice president J W Hanson Pelham Ga secretary treasurer D H Wells Enterprise Ala associate vice president W J Yarbrough Macon. Delegates spoke on topics such as The Man of the Hour in the Oil Mill and Separation and Oil Extraction and a barbecue followed at Cold Springs grounds as the convention ended.
Milledgeville Georgia report states sixteen year old Robert Kenan, son of City Attorney Livingston Kenan, and fifteen year old George Morris, son of W A Morris, were accidentally shot by the same bullet. Kenan sustained a leg wound, Morris a hand wound. neither expected to be serious.
Mr and Mrs W H Roundtree and their young son were seriously injured when their horse ran away while out driving in Augusta Georgia. The family was taken to a local hospital and Mrs Roundtree along with the boy were unconscious for several hours after arrival.
President Taft issued a fourth respite for Arthur Johnson, a Black man condemned to be hanged for the murder of John Offenstein, a Washington blacksmith. The Justice Department is reviewing a commutation request as the scheduled execution nears.
Miss Eula Jackson will entertain guests in a formal tea tomorrow at the Piedmont Driving Club to honor Miss Henrietta Yerger of Jackson Mississippi with a social event rich in local society traditions.
Marietta attorney H B Moss a former Cobb county representative announces his candidacy for the state house. His entry brings to five the number of candidates from Cobb county, joining J B Cheney J P York plus incumbents Dr W M Kemp and J Gid Morris.
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