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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
VIRGINIA TOWN IS
WIPED OUT BY FIRE

~ wiped out the town of BrooknesI II
campbell county, today, causing over
SlOU, 900 damage. Twenty five buildings
including the bank, the Methodist church
anu every business house save three
We're, destroyed Dynamite was used ~
check the flames and save part of the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
EVERETT, WASH, VOTES TO
ADOPT SINGLE TAX IDEA

EVERETT, WASH, Nov. s.-By
vote OF more than to 1 single tax
RED here, according to complete returns
today Everett is the fourth city IN
SIZE In the state. 1t is the first in
Washington to adopt the single tag
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
For Miss Louise Read.

Miss Alice Stewart, the young daugh-
ter of Mrs. Fred Stewart. who will be
ia the Read Morrison bridal party. wis
the hostess at "a domino luncheon yes
terday for Miss Louise Read, the bride
elect
Covers were laid for sixteen. at small
tables in the living room, which was
decorated in vases of white chrysanthe-
NUNS and pink roses. from Mrs. Stew
arts gardens In the reception han.
swinging baskets from the chandeliers
held yellow chrysanthemums. gifts for
the bride being concealed In the low
ers and 80 arranged that they fen in a
shower over her head when the yellow
ribbons were pulled as the honor guest
passed under the floral basket.
B n the dining room punch was served.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
Wright Chamberlain.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Nov. s.
"A wedding of unusual interest through
out the South occurred here last night
when Miss Emily Wright became the
bride Of Mr.. II. S. Chamberlain. Jr
Both are of prominent families in
Southern society ~
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
Supper For Visitors.

Miss Bessie Moore, OF Rome, and
Miss Kathleen Harper, of Macon, guests
of Misses Marian and Tommie Perdue.
were rendered a box party at the Kir-
mess, followed by supper party last
evening. Messrs. Harold Holmes, of
New York; Joseph Nj. Brown, Jr,. and
Joseph Cleveland We're hosts Of the oc-
casion. and the party included ten Fol-
lowing the performance Of the Kirmess,
supper was served at the Piedmont, the
table having as a centerpiece vase OF
American Beauty roses Souvenirs for
each lady we're corsage bouquets of
parma Ylolets.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
FUTURE EVENTS

Mrs Robert Foster Maddox will en-
terrain the order Of Old-Fashioned
Women at their meeting next Wednes-
day
Mrs. William Kimbrough jenkins will
entertain at bridge Tuesday morning in
honor Of her guest, Miss Agnes Jones,
of Albany.
Mrs. Frederick G. Hdgson will enter
tain a few friends at an informal tea on
Friday afternoon. November 10, in hon
or of Mrs. Robert Winship Woodruff,
who was Miss Nell Hodgson, of Athens
Miss Hildreth Burton Smith and the
young women composing the Finch club
Will act as hostesses at the formal
opening Of the tea room of the Georgian
Terrace tomorrow afternoon, when the
proceeds will go toward the Home for
the Friendless.
Several large dinner parties will be
given tomorrow night at the Piedmont
Driving club. Mr.. and Mrs John S.
Cohen viii entertain So guests, Mr.. and
u
Bile Of 80 covers, and Major Martin will
entertain at Il table of % covers.
A series Of parties are being rendered
Miss Bessie Moore, of Rome, society ed
ltor of The Rome Tribune Herald, and
Miss Kathleen Harper, of Macon, who
are guests of Misses Marian and Tom
ME Perdue. Tomorrow morning Mrs
George Yundt WIN give bridge lunch
con at the Piedmont Driving club in
honor of the visitors, and Sunday even
ing Mr. and Mrs. Yundt will entertain
at supper party at the Capital City
cub IN their honor Tomorrow evening
the Misses Perdue will give an informal
dancing party for their guests. Others
TO entertain for them are Misses Laura
and Louise Ripley and Mrs. John Boy
kin
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
Luebkert Russell.

Luebkert- RUSSELL
Atlanta Friends have received cards
to the wedding reception of Miss Louise
Rowell Luebkert, OF Washington, d. c.,
and Mr.. William Edwin Russell of
Louisville, Ky, at the home of the
bride-e elects parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Luebkert, in Washington, on the even
ing OF Saturday, November 2S Mr..
Russell has frequently visited in At
lanta. He is connected with the legal
department of the Louisville and Nash
! vile railroad.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
For General and Mrs. Evans.


General and Mrs. Robert X. Evans,
who are being most cordially welcomed,
since General Evans has taken com
mand OF the Department of the Gulf
will be rendered a dinner party by
Major and Mrs. George w. Martin to-
morrow evening. The dinner will be
given at the Piedmont Driving club and
will be delightful compliment to Gen.
eral and Mrs. Evans
Invited to meet them are Colonel and
Mrs. Barth. Major and Mrs. Edward n
Jones, Major and Mrs. Saffarrans, Cap
tain and Mrs Il. V. Davis. Captain and
Mrs. Henry Bankhead, Lieutenant and
Mrs. John d. Burnett, Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas b. Fielder, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Adger Smythe, Miss Pearl Wilixer-
son, of San Antonio. Tex, and I.ieuten
ant Hornsby Evans.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
Sutherland Allen.


Miss Grace Sutherland and Mr..
George Alien were married yesterday
at the home, Of tine brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. r. r. Sutherland, on West
Peachtree street. The ceremony was
performed at o'clock by DR.. w. w.
Memminger, of All Saints church.
Mrs. Joseph Hunter Leversedge. Of
Birmingham, Ala, was matron of honor
and Mr. Alfred Priddy was best man.
There were no other attendants. The
wedding music was played by Mr. Will
liam Arnaud. The ceremony was wit
messed by group of friends and reia-
tives
The bride was gowned in her travel
ing costume of dark blue cloth, with q
smart blue hat She wore a corsage
bouquet Of violets and valley lilies. Mrs
Leversedge was gowned in black velvet
and wore black velvet picture hat.
An informal reception followed the
ceremony. Among the guests were the
bridegroom's sister Mrs. LeonaEd Day
and MIR. Day, OF New York.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
Raasd lie U pshaw.

hagSdale OpshaW.
The marriage OF Miss Redona Rags
dale to Mr. Benjamin c.. Upshaw was
a pretty ceremony, taking place at the
Oakland city Baptist church Wednes-
day evening There Was large we'd
ding party and elaborate decorations,
a reception at. home following the mar
riage.
The bride wore white charmeuse with
duchess lace made en- train. She car
ried bride roses and valley lilies, and
her tulle veil was adjusted with orange
blossoms. The bridegroom's gift, worn
with the bridal toilet, was pearl neck
lace. Another bridal gift. a pearl heart,
from the brothers and sisters Of the
bride, was also worn.
A musical program was rendered by
Miss Jewell Tillman at the piano; Mr.
Sutherland, violin, and Miss Rebie Up
church, who sang before the ceremony
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08

the handsome colonial punch bowl and
goblets of silver being arranged on a
silver platter in the center OF the table,
and surrounded by silver colonial can
dlesticks holding unshaded tapers.
Yellow chrysanthemums and ferns
banked the mantel and buffet.
The young hostess was assisted in
entertaining by Miss Martha Jones, the
two girls wearing white lingerie dresses.
with pink ribbons, and dainty little bou-
doir caps. Mrs. Stewart wore black and
white charmeuse with lavender chiffon
draperies. Miss Read was gowned in
blue crepe with oriental embroidery,
and wore black picture hat Of velvet,
trimmed in white plumes. Mrs. Emily
Stewart wore brown silk trimmed in
chenille fringe, and Mrs. John Simpson
was gowned in brown cloth, combined
with cream lace.
The guests were members Of the
bridal party.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
To Entertain Cornell Clubs.

To Entertain Cornell Clubs.
Plans are being made for the enter
tainment of the Cornell Glee. Banjo
and Mandolin clubs. which will visit At
ianta on December 2S and 20 A meet
ing of the executive committee of the
local Cornell alumni was held last even
ing at the residence of Mr.. William II.
Conklln. 1t was announced that the
concert would be held at the Wesley
Memorial auditorium on Saturday even-
ing, December rs. The Piedmont Drlv-
ing club will porbably omit the usual
dinner dance on that evening. A dance
after the concert. followed by a buffet
supper. win be substituted. Immediately
after the concert, members of the Drlv =
ing club, with their guests, will go di-
rect to the club.
The Cornell musical clubs are we'll
known for their musical ability and the
high social standing OF their members
Many prominent Atlanta matrons will
act as patronesses. and the visit of the
Cornell men viii undoubtedly be one OF
the most enjoyable events of the holi-
day season.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
Mrs. Field Entertains.

Mrs. Field Entertains
Mrs. Cary f. Spence and Mrs. Calvin
Morgan McClung, of Knoxville. guests
of Mrs Julian Field. We're compliment
ed with a luncheon today by Mrs. Field
at her home on Peachtree street.
The decorations in the reception
room. the hall and the living room
were Of large yellow chrysanthemums,
and the handsomely appointed luncheon
table, with covers laid for fourteen,
carried out In detail a color scheme OF
yellow tall silver vase filled with
yellow chrysanthemums resting on a
mirror, formed the centerpiece for the
luncheon table, which was covered with
lace mats. Silver candlesticks bore
yellow tapers, with yellow shades under
silver higree, and the bonbons were
in yellow The place cards were in the
form OF feathered birds, perched upon
the glasses and bore the name OF the
guest in gold. ~t9
Mrs. Field wore a handsome toilet OF
midnight blue chiffon yelling blue satin
with an embroidery of blue and gold
beads and garniture OF lace. Mrs
McClung wore lavender charmeuse sat
in with draperies of lavender chiffon
Mrs. Spence wore white lace over Law
ender satin.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08

n DELIGHTFUL event in oebutahle
circles today was Miss Harriet
Coles buffet luncheon. Miss
Cole, who is one Of the charming buds
of the season, complimented two other
debutantes, Misses Hildreth Smith and
Mildred Hartman, at the pretty affair
the house guests Of these young women
Misses Helen Meade. Of New York,
and Katherine Cramer. Of Charlotte,
sharing honors.
Yellow and white was the color motif
Of decorations. a wealth Of chrysanthe-
NUNS in these colors, arranged with
ferns and palms. forming the decora-
tons. The table had a large floral cen
terpiece OF chrysanthemums, and the
various details conformed TO the color
motif
Miss Cole was gowned IN violet char
meuse. She entertained about 45 guests.
among whom were the debutantes and
their house guests. Some Of the visi-
tors present were Miss Matson. OF Leb-
anon. KY, the guest OF Miss Helen
Prior; Miss Louise Hunt, Of Nashville,
the guest of Miss Aimee Hunnicutt,
and Mrs Allen Artley, Of Macon the
guest of Mrs. c. c. Thorn.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
. Reception TO Governor.


Governor and Mrs. Joseph NJ Brown
were the honor guests at delightful
reception given at Fort Mcpherson yes
terday, when Major and Mrs Edward
, n. Jones entertained, following the re-
view of troops by Governor Brown
The home OF Major and Mrs. Jones
was deliberately decorated with! chry-
santhemums. The table in the dining
room, with its cover of lace. had for
centerpiece a large vase filled with
gorgeous yellow chrysanthemums yell
low ribbons were drawn from the chan
deiier to the table. Mrs. " r. Davis
presided over the silver tea service.
Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Wells served
punch from table decorated in fruits
and greenery.
Governor and Mrs. Brown were ac-
companied by members Of the govern
or's stan. all OF whom wore their bril-
liant uniforms. Among the guests were
General and Mrs. w. G. Obear, Colonel
and Mrs. Asa c. Gambler, Colonel Fred
eric J. Paxon, Mrs. Eliza Paxon, Or.
and Mrs. Z. l.. Connally Mr.. Joe Brown
Connally. Colonel Terrett and Major
and Mrs. George Martin
Assisting in entertaining were Miss
Mollie Beck Jones Mrs. Freyer, Mrs.
Oliver Snyder and Mrs. c. l.. Smith.
Mrs. Jones wore black charmeuse
satin embroidered in gold and jet Mrs.
Brown wore a suit of black velvet with
hat TO match
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-08
Society
News of
Atlanta

| DELIGHTFUL event in debutantc
\ circles today was Miss Harriet
Coles buffet luncheon. Miss
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
Tax Commission Back

The members OF the state tax com
mission force which were here last
winter copying the rolls and making
copies of other records for the commits.
sion returned here Tuesday evening for
additional work
Since leaving here they have been at
Ironwood where an abstract Of the re-
cords of Gogebic county was made
similar to that made Of this county.
The commission will pay especial
attention this time to city property
and have started in at the first ward to
get record OF ownership. Every
house and lot in the city will be looked
mp and placed upon the tax roll if not
already there One OF the members of
this delegation stated that /. 800 houses
We're found TO be left Off the rolls in
Gogebic county. This statement
seems extravaagnt On its face but is
vouched Tor
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
Pythians to Meet

Crystal Falls Pythians have been
advised that the Upper Peninsula
Pythian league will meet in Munising
June IL, l3 and IL. The dates origin
ally selected were the 9th, 9Th, and 7th
OF June but letter from Grand
Chancellor Hawkins advised the execu-
tive committee that he could not be
present on those dates and requested
that some time later in the month he
chosen
During the league meeting third
rank teams from every lodge in the
upper peninsula will be permitted TO
enter the drill contest. the prizes being
a silver loving cup for the winner and
badges to the remaining entries. SO
tar only one city has won cup twice,
that honor belonging 20 Sault Ste.
Marie. A second winning in each case
confers permanent ownership Of the
trophy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
The Compensation commls sior

II is reported from Lansing that
Governor Osborn has decided upon the
personnel of the commission that was
created by the recently passed work
ingman 8 compensation act. The men
are Rev J A. Kennedy of the 500.
John f.. Kinnane of Bay City and Ora
b. Reeves OF Jackson
Rev Kennedy is Presbyterian pas
tor ~ the 500 anu has been life long
friend of the Governors He is "A man
Of broad mind and is popular all over
the peninsula Rev Kennedy was on
the stump for the Governor and visited
Crystal Falls at the time
Mr. Kinnane is democratic lawyer
and Mr.. Reeves Of a prominent labor
union man The appointments have
not been made yet but probably will be-
~ soon as the law becomes effective.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
Titanic Disaster Strikes Here

Columbia Encampment. |. .. o r.
OF crystal Falls lost "A member in the
sinking Of .he Titanic. VIM. Skoog.
one of the members residing At Iron
Mountain. went down with his entire
family. consisting OF wife and four
children.
Mr.. Skoog sold out his property at
Iron Mountain last fall and went 10
Sweden for visit II he liked IT there
he intended 10 purchase property and
settle IN the old country but the ways
of his native land seemed slow after
having lived so long in America and
he decided 10 return with his family
and continue his residence in this
country lie sailed on the Titanic and
is numbered among the missing
he was fine citizen. representative
OF the best type of manhood. and bis
loss is a source of great regret to his
fellow members I'm Crystal Falls.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
Coming

Rev DR.. F. S. Rowland. pastor of
Cass Avenue church, Detroit will visit
our city Saturday afternoon and
Sunday, April % and 2s. He comes
in the interest OF the Men and
Religion Forward Movement lie
will hold N an Institute with the
members of the" Committee of Thirty"
and all others who wish 10 attend in
the NJ H. church parlors Saturday at
y 100 p. m, On Sunday he will preach
on some phase of the movement AT the
1880 a. m. service and Will mold n
men and boys meeting al 800 p. m.
Ycu should plau 10 hear DR.. Rowland.
VIM. A. Brubaker OF Detroit. chair
man of the State Prohibition Commit.
tee. vigorous speaker on Temperance
Themes. will speak on Sunday, May )
at 300 y IN. in the Swedish Lutheran
church and at 1880 p. m. at big,
union Temperance Rally at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church The w. g. I.
y. Will attend these meetings in a
BODY All who are interested In the
cause OF Temperance will be welcome.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
Horace ]. Stevens Dead

Horace J, Setvens Of Houghton. the
noted copper writer, died suddenly of
heart failure in his Office at Hougnton
last MONDAY, Mr. Stevens death came
az a great surprise TO everyone fot he
had enjoyed excellent health no 10 the
minute of his death.
He was one Of the copper country
delegates y the Bay City convention
and warm supporter of Pres Taft.
Mr. Stevens was probably the best
known correspondent in Michigan and
his work embraced numerous subjects
other than copper In copper he was
recognized as authority and his annual
copper hand book was taken as anthor
ity by copper men the world over.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
Contractors Galore

A special car of the Milwaukee road
brought in some twenty contractors
last Thursday morning TO look over the
proposed grade Of the st. Paul road
between this city and Iron River. The
contractors were met here by bunch
who had preceded them and together
The party, numbering about 81, started
at the Bristol mine and traversed the
proposed grade right through TO Iron
River.
A number of rigs accompanied them
to convey the men along that portion
of the route where they could ride, and
to bring them back here in the even
ing A number of the contractors who
were to have been here missed the
train at Chicago and some OF them
came mp on the North Western others
failing 10 get here at all.
The party WAS looked after 10y Head
Eng ineer Frick VINO will have
charge OF the construction Of the line
II is expected that bids will be sub.
mitted within few days and the con
tract let.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
OuinbY Resigned

Theodore +. Quinby, manager TOR
the past year OF the Upper Peninsula
Development Bureau, has resigned MS
position with the organization and his
SUCCESSOR will be named by the direc-
tors as soon as possible Mr. Quinby 3
health has been failing steadily for
some time and he is now in the south
where he will he forced 10 remain for
some time. The resignation of Mr.
Quinby was filed with the directors at
their meeting in this city last week and
an effort was made 10 prevent publicity
being given the matter until his sue.
cessor had been chosen. The following.
however. appeared in the Herald Lead.
er Of Saturday
Theodore +. Quinby has resigned
from the position of manager for the
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau.
very much to the regret. OF the board
of directors. The board was in session
IN Escanaba Yesterday afternoon, and
the resignation OF Mr. Quinby was ac
cepted The afternoon session was de-
voted to the discussion OF new mana
ger and IL proved to he knotty pro
blem
Mr. Quinby has been in delicate
health for some time and it is under.
stood be will remain in the south in
order to enjoy the benefits Of the m!ld
sr climate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
RAY klM6ALI CATCHES
elEvEN-FooT ALLIGATOR
Championship Gator Caught About ST. Pc.
tersburg Was Killed by Him.

Ray kimball, of CRYSTAL Falls Mich !.
claims the championship tor alligator
hunting in this vicinity for several
Years back, his catch of an eleven foot
and two inch gator being the largest
brought in, to the knowledge OF several
older residents here The animal was
skinned and the hide will be cured and
kept hv the owner. who is proud Of his
catch.
Mr.. Kimball. accompanied by his
friends G. q. Campbell. OF this city
and j. IA. Bortle. Of Detroit. Mich.
went to Salt Lake Thursday for the
purpose Of fishing but when the former
spied the big gator in the lake he
took a shot at hIm with his rifle strik.
ing the animal in the head ard killing
him with only the one shot
The party realized that their catch
was big one but hardly expected 10
land such fine specimen, until the
fellow was pulled out of the water and
measured. When compared with
" Bill the large one kept in the
Thayer curio store. it was found that
the one Just landed was somewhat
larger, although not so long. lacking
but a few inches. II is stated that
this one is the largest ever landed here,
and calculations as to the age is almost
impossible. AlIigators are said to be
over one Thousand years old and this
fellow may be older than that.
Mr. Bortle has also killed several
gators one recently gotten being ten
feet and six inches and another eight
feet.
Mr.. Kimball came TO st. Petersburg
IN November and since that time has
purchased property and expects to re
side here each winter He is enthu-
siastic about 81. Petersburg as a desir-
able place TO winter on account of the !
any pleasant diversions. ST. Peters
burg Evening Independent.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
MUST ACT AT ONCE
II First Pap ers Granted Prior to 1906 Are 10
Be Used for Citizenship

DC Oseu IoT NitlzenShtp
BY decision rendered in United
States district 'court, aliens in this
country holding first papers that we're
granted before Sept 30 1906 must take
steps To secure their second papers at
once II they desire TO use their first
papers as a basis for seeking full natur
aliZation
OF the recent decision an authority
says
In decision Of the District Court
Of the United States for the Eastern
District Of Arkansas. published in the
Federal Reporter Volume lj7. page
9Ss, the Court held that declaration
of intention made prior to September
%, 1906 would be valid no matter
when made. for seven years after the
enactment of the Act of June 20, 1906.
This would make these declarations
valid until September 2s, 1918.
a person posse ssing such a declara
tion and desiring tc use same To base
petition Tor naturalization shonld file
the petition on or before September %,
1913, otherwise il would be necessary
TO make new declaration. wait two
wears and then file the petition
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
|. Q. o. r. At ion Mountain

A number OF the members Of Colum
bia Encampment No lis. I. o. .. r.
went 10 Iron Mountain last Saturday
evening to assist in the institution Of
an encampment no that place AT
Stager they were Joined by delegation
OF Iron River members under Captain
Polglase.
They report having been royalty en.
tertained by the Iron Mountain broth.
ers and returned home on the Sunday
morning trains.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
School Election Monday

On next Monday the school meeting
called for the purpose of authorizing
the board OF education TO 60 ahead and
provide adequate and suitable housings
for the children Of the district will be
held
The condition of the old school build
ing is such that it, is actually danger
ous TO house small children in IL any
longer. and besides it is very expensive
The patrons OF the schools who are in.
terested in the welfare Of their children
should turn out and vote OH Monday
for new school building.