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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
SMOKE KILLS BABY
LYING IN CRADLE
House Takes Fire When Mother
Leaves 1t Chief Cummings
Attempt at Rescue Too Late.

With the mother almost Frustrated
by grief, the funeral service of the
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs John
Shoemmas. who died from suffocation
when their home burned Friday aft
ernoon, was set for II o'clock Satur
day morning at Harry G. Poole's
chapel, with the burial at Westview
The mother had left the baby in
its cradle at home at No. 104 Mills
street to go TO her husbands gro
Gerry, two doors away. A few minutes
after the mother had left, neighbors
saw smoke coming from the building
The mother was among the first to
hear the alarm. She rushed to the
door and opened it, to be met by a
wall Of smoke and flame. Firemen
reaching the house at the same time,
kept the frantic woman from enter
ing. 1t was nearly ten minutes be
fore the fire was subdued enough to
permit an entrance. Then Chief
Cummings made the venture. He re-
turned with the body of the infant.
The house was destroyed. 1t was
owned by Poolas & Sullonas, and was
valued at $500.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

Mrs. Floyd McRae gave 4 tea Sat
urday afternoon for Miss Sarah Raw
son and Miss Eula jackson, brides
elect. The MCRae residence was
deliberately decorated pink chrysan-
themums adjoining the drawing room.
where the guests were received.
Punch was served in the sun psrlor,
where the walls were covered with
autumn leaves and starred with pink
shaded lights. From the center there
fell a shower of lights The punch
bowl was imbedded IN fruits.
The table was adorned with "A sill
Yer basket of white chrysanthemums
tied with pink ribbons. while smaller
Cutglass baskets held pink and white
bonbons
Mrs. McRae wore white broCade
satin with crystal and rhinestone tun-
ic. Miss Jackson wore pistache green
crepe de chine, with tunlC OF shadow
lace bordered in fur. the draperies
caught with one large pink rose. Miss
Rawsou was gowned in rose Colored
crepe meteor combined with gold lace
ana brown fur.
A group OF girls who viii be brides
maids at the two weddings assisted.
Guests included the unmarried set
with only few matronS
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PERSONAL

Mrs. William X. Riddle and little
daughter, Mary Elizabeth, are guests
of Mrs. Riddles father, Mr. j. ]. Rus
sell, on West Peachtree street dur
ing the absence of Lieutenant Rid
die. u. S. n, who has gone on the
battleship Rhode Island to Mexico.
DR.. and Mrs. c., b. Wilmer have
returned home after spending the
summer in Maine. They were in New
York during the Episcopal Conveu-
ton. Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. John Wing
are the guests of DIR. and Mrs. WI
mer until their departure next week
for Admission, Ala, where Rev. Mr.
Wing has accepted a call.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Sharpe will
leave Friday for New York and Bos-
ton. on their return trip they VIII
the parents OF Mr. Sharpe. Their
little daughter, Lundy, Will be the
guest of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. w. Adkins while they a:a
away.
Mrs. Charles A. Dana, of New York
is visiting Der sister. Mrs. Frank
AGAR, IN DRUID HIS, ana later Will
visit her sister Miss Leone Ladson.
AS Miss Agnes Ladson, Mrs. Dana
was one of the very popular young
women of Atlanta, and she is being
cordially welcomed.
Mrs. W. c. Black OF Neeg Orleans
is visiting Mrs. William d. Greene
for a few days. Mrs. r. B. Thames,
of Newman, and Miss Sara Thames
will visit her next week, remaining
for the tea which Miss EVELYN Greene
will give November II for Miss Emily
Arlington, of Rome.
Miss Martha Ryder il spending
several days in Macon with friends.
Miss Emily Keen. OF Fort Valley, Is
with Mrs. A. H. Edison, in West End
for an extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Tneiseu. who
have spent several months in Balti-
more, Will return home this month.
Miss Cleveland Zahner returns
home Saturday after spending four
months in Les CheneauN Island
Michigan, Detroit and Cincinnati.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
Needlework Exhibit.

Needlecraft Circle No. / Of Edge
wood will be at home Wednesday.
November 5, at the residence OF Mrs
NJ. v Hartwell, No 20 North May
son avenue, from to o'clock in
the afternoon and from s to 10 o'clock
in the evening.
All interested friends are invited 70
call and inspect the handiwork Of
the members during these hours.
The exhibit viii comprise five
ella sses-class A, French and eyelet:
class b, punch work: class G, colored
embroidery; class ID, crochet, class
+, monogram. .
Two prizes and a trophy will De
awarded in each class, in addition to
which the president viii present n
premium trophy TO the contestant
who carries Off most honors
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

While many elaborate affairs have
been given at the Piedmont Club the
Halloween ball and harvest festival
Friday evening was unsurpassed. In
addition to the magnificent decora-
lions, the charm of quaint and orig
inal costumes worn 10y some of the
guests was feature.
While the majority of the guests
wore conventional evening clothes.
many entered into the spirit OF the af-
tair and appeared in typical harvest
costumes. Mr.. and Mrs. william
Lawson Peel appeared as harvest
workers, and their dance together
was one of the hits of the evening.
Mrs. Peel wore a red wig, topped by q
large green bonnet laden with REQ
roses with gay costume of blue,
lowered in Immense pink roses A
little white shawl completed the cos
tune. Mr. Peel appeared in typi-
cal workers costume. Their daugh-
ters. Mrs. Phinizy Calhoun and Mrs,
William A. Tilt, were dressed as
twins both wearing short pink
dresses, with their fair hair braided
in tight little braids
Marsh Adair was a typical farmer.
and carried over one shoulder a live
Dessum.
The debutantes were charming in
their quaint and original costumes.
Miss Callie Hoke Smith wore a short
frocS, little white apron and white
sunbonnet. Miss Margaret Grant was
charming as a millImaid, wearing a
short pink froCk, white apron, with
her lovely hair in long braids
AS Queen Cotton Miss Adgatc El l.
lis wore a charming costume formed
entirely Of cotton, ana carried "a large
Sheaf of cotton stalks tied with green
ribbons. Miss Ellis not only drew for
the prize offered for the most appro-
pirate costume worn by debutsnte
for which Misses Jessie Mckee and
Margaret Grant We're also contest
ants, but she also won the prize for
the best lady dancer Miss katherine
Ellis wore a very striking witch
costume. Charming costumes also
were worn by Misses Adeline Davis
of Virginia: Mary Helen Moody. Jen.
ME ID Harris, Laura Lee Cooney. Dor
othy Hartman and Helen Mccullough
Miss Mchee's costume Of yellow wolfe
had a string OF tiny yellow pumpkins
caught to her waist. with an appro-
rniate headdress Miss Mary Hines
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

and her guest, Miss Halle Morton,
We're charming millSmaids
Mrs. Peel won the prize for the
best harvest costume, other prizes
being won by Frank lnman and Marsh
Adair Governor Slaton, Colonel Rob
ert j, Lowry, Mrs Clark Howell, Mrs.
Frank Ellis and Mrs. John w Grant
We're judges.
The decorations included great
sheavcs Of corn stalks and wheat.
pumpkin lanterns, black bats. witches.
owls. etc. while realistic witch
stood over her caldron at one end OF
the ballroom. The entire affair was
marked by cIeverness ana originality,
and was one Of the most brilliant
events enjoyed by Atlanta society
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
AllArOund
The Town
Little Facts and Fancies About
WeIl-known AtIantans.

Albert l., Dunn, Exalted Ruler of the
local Elks Lodge, already is feeling the
Christmas spirit in his bones. He be-
lieves that once each year, IL no oftener,
tho sweet spirit Of charity, unostenta-
tious but generous, should be permitted
to soak into mans being entirely.
There should not be one empty stock
ing in this town-nor in any other town,
for that matter-on Christmas day."
said Dunn, specializing upon the outlook
to-day. IT ever there comes a time
when men should open wide their hearts.
II is at Christmas time. Already the
Elks about the clubhouse in Ellis street
are beginning to talk Christmas and
its relations to poor folks-and | know
that means the lodge is preparing to
make the coming Christmas little
brighter and better for a lot OF humble
folks i'll this world, anyway
An Albanian, whose name is not to
mentioned here for obvious reasons, was
congratulating himself to-day upon get
ting rid of an expensive nuisance at
relatively little cost.
This fellow said he, makes a prac-
tice of borrowing So from me every four
or five months. but he never pays me
back until. get after him three or four
times. For certain reasons, however, |
have hated to turn him down fiat, so
generally let him have the five spot, de-
spite the annoyance, To-day, however,
he borrowed just 81 from me, and l
never shall ask him to return that. He
never viii unless | do. but in the mean
time, he will not ask to borrow any
more. Therefore. / am rid of him, for
good at the cheap price OF 81. Guess
I'll stand pat on that as good buslness' :"
Hamilton Douglas. Jr.. who has been
yttaI n SSiS nd A
ney General Fielder. is a prime favorite
Douglas goes hiking with them,
camping with them. meets regularly
with them, knows them all by their
first names, and is a good fellow among
them. They all love him amazingly, of
course.
Young Mr.. Douglas knows how to
handle boys-and many folks think that
a rare and valuable art
Louis Gholstin the other night enter
tanned a guest who came to his house
without an overcoat As everyone
knows. Mr.. Gholstin is short and sturdy
in stature. The guest. who recently
moved to Atlanta, is very tall and thin.
where's your overcoat?" asked the
host.
tits coming here by freight with my
furniture" said the guest. 81 suppose
Will have to buy q new one to-mor-
row"
You viii do no such thing" said Mr..
Gholstin. 81 have a new one | don I
like and you viii wear il until yours
comes
He insisted. despite protests, and any
day you can see this stranger thorough
~ happy in Mr.. Ghostin's 500 coat
1t is a foot or 20 too short and a
couple of feet too wide but it is very
comfortable and il plesses him as well
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
BRIDGE Club.

Mrs. Henry Baker was hostess to
her bridge club Thursday afternoon
at her home in North Boulevard. Aft
er the game the guests were served
! luncheon in the dining room, where
the table was decorated in the Hal
loween pumpkins and lanterns with
a large basket OF autumn leaves as
a centerpieCe
The prizes were won by Mrs. Leroy
Webb and Mrs John c. Reese.
Mrs. George Porter and Mrs. George
Powell We're special guests
Miss Corinne Conyus will entertain
them at their next meeting, Novem-
! Der 49,
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College Park Woman's Club.

The College Park Woman's ClulT
will meet on Wednesday, November
;, at $50 p. m, in the clubrooms at
Cox College.
A musical program. with Mrs. Kurt
Mueller in charge: reading by Miss
Emma Jones, ana the report of the
Cuthbert convention by the clubs
delegate Mrs. b. -. Gray, will be
the features OF the afternoon An
executive board meeting has been
called for y. m
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
Donation Day.

Donation day at ,he Home FOR GA
Women will be observed on Tuesda =,
November 4. from 10 u m. to p m.
Brs Leslie Il. Solar and Miss Ariap
Purtell will be chairmen and will be
at the home.
Donation day. which is the first
Tuesday Of each month, has become
an established custom Of the home.
and the donations received on thcae
occasions have been helpful 20 the
home and pleasant To the visitors.
The entire house is open for insutg-
tion and the work is explained to
those not familiar With it,
Donation. ot any kind viii be glad
N accepted ana appreciated 10y the
board of managers
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
90 Pacific Islands
Bought by u s, Judge

WASHINGTON. Nov III. T. Coop
er. of Honolulu Federal judge for tIa-
wall, who is in Washington. has just
concluded the purchase of 80 islands
which form the Palmyra group in the
South Pacific
Judge Cooper purposes to take col
ouy ut native Ilswaiians TO settle the
islands which abound n luxuriaut CO.
cuauut gIuvss
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

as his wearing it pleases the generous
Mr.. Gholstin.
w. H. Leahy. secretary OF the Indus
trial Bureau of the Chamber OF Com
merce, has what he claims is the lar
gest sweet potato in captivity. 1t
weighs exactly pounds, is a foot long,
AZ inches in diameter and Is inches
i'll circumference.
The big potato was grown on the
farm of p. J Voss, of near Smyrna,
Ca, and was presented TO Mr. Leahy
by Mr.. Noss. The secretary says he
potato pie, then declare a holiday and
see how much of it he can eat
Solicitor Hug hDorsey and Reuben
Arnold seemed about to come to blows
or to a passage at arms during one of
their superheated arguments in the
Frank trial hearing Few adjectives
had been left unused in the attacks
and Counter-attacks. Five minutes la
ter they were laughing and talking to-
gether as amicably as any two cronies.
Hugh and l are like the two law
yers the timorous Old woman saw" eX-
planned Arnold. They were arguing
an important case and she thought
limb from limb. When one OF them
followed the other from the courtroom,
she was sure murder was about to be
done. She called frantically for a DO
liceman. What the bluecoat saw when
he arrived was the two lawyers in the
nearest barroom having the friendliest
sort of a drink together The only
place where the analogy falls down is
i'll the fact that | don't drink
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
Aged Mans Children
Oppose His Marriage

WEST ORANGE, N. J., Nov. The
police and the Board of Health have
been called upon by the children of
John Hansen, rs to stop the, marriage
Mrs. Annie c. Sherman tt
Chief OF Police Bamford said as long
as Hansen was of sound mind the mar
rage could not be stopped,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
For Miss Ashford.

Mrs, Victor Smith entertained az a
bridge luncheon Saturday for Miss
Margaret Ashford. a hride-eleCt
The guests included Misses Fannie
Neal Anderson, OF Athens; Clifford
West Mary Morris, Helen Morris
Louise Larrsmure Annie Carleton,
GeneNicNe Morris Mrs. A. 4. Chap
man Mrs Luclus Mcconnell Mrs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

LOUISVILLE. KY, Nov. 1.-Lefr
alone in the world when his wife was
burned to death recently, Robert B.
Donovan. Sc years old, committed suj-
eide to-day with a revolver
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
Miss Dunson 10 Entertain.

Miss Gladys Dunson VIII give a
small dinner party Thursday evening.
November 10, the affair TO be the first
OF series OF debutante affairs IT
which she win entertain this season
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Leah Morgan, 25 years old. died
at the home Of her mother, No. 1871
kir6wood ave. Saturday morning
at o'clock. Besides her mother,
she is survived by two sisters and
three brothers The funeral will
take place Monday morning. and
interment viii be in the Midway
Church
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
Parlcr Concert.

A concert VIII be gwen at The home
of Judge and Mrs. Don Pardee on
Ponce DeLeon avenue on Tuesday
evening. The concert is under the
auspices OF the Ladies' Guild of St.
Luke's Church. The following ar
lists viii appear: Miss Mayme ely
burn, soprano; Miss Sylvia Spritz,
contralto; Mr.. James Wardwell, ten
or and reader; Mr.. Ray Kerlin, bass;
Miss Ethel Boyer and Mr.. Cecil Poole,
accompanies
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

The regular meeting OF the Won
ans Missionary Society of the First
Methodist church will be held in the
Sunday school auditorium Monday
afternoon at o'clock.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

Miss Evelyn Greene has issued in
vitations to the tea which she Will
give Tuesday afternoon, Novemb r
II, for Miss Emily Arlington Of
Rome,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
Mrs. Simmons Luncheon.

The luncheon Mrs. Jerome Sim
mons, Jr, gives Tuesday at the Cap
ltal City Club will assemble only the
girls who will he Miss RawsOns
bridesmaids, and, while a small AT
fair, will be one OF the happiest ten
dered this bride elect.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
KILLED BY FLYING TIMBER

SAVANNAH, Nov. Mark G. Brag-
don, a lumberman, was killed at a plan
ing mill when a piece of flying timber
struck him over the heart
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
Charles Miller, 10 years ola. a sol

Chief Of Police J. w. Miller, of East
Point. died at the home of his pa
rents Friday morning ar 3: 80
o'clock He is survived by his pa
rentsl i've sisters and one brother
The funeral will be held at the
Shadnor Baptist Church. at Union
City, Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

John Morris, Jr.. Mrs. J. 7. Dargan,
Mrs. Clarence Angler. Mrs. Harry
Cottar, Mrs Robert Hughes, Mrs.
Edward Malone, Mrs. Howard Parker
and Mrs j. Z. b. Allan.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
NIGHT READING

Short days and long evenings
that means more artificial light
and tired, WORKOUT eyes The
proper glasses will help you under
these conditions. A. X sSes
Co. Opticians. "a whitehall
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

Miss Elizabeth Clayton entertained
at a Halloween party on Thursday
evening The house was decorated
with symbols of Halloween time.
Those present were Misses Leila
and Jullie House, Beatrice Matthews,
Hiida Scharf, Jennie Mae GALAXY,
Mary Kate Dawson, Mary Vernoy,
Mrs. Barnett Kenimer, Messrs. Harry
Crider, Charles Cowan, Allen Glover,
Fred Floyd. Ed Jarvis. Barnett Keni-
mer, Ed Roney and Marcus Clayton.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01
YOUNG Matrons to Sponsor Sale.

The annual sale OF Christmas arti-
Giles, sponsored by the Junior order
OF Fashioned Women, will be
held at the residence of Mrs. r. Bates
Block on Thursday, November 20.
Beautiful articles OF every descrip-
ton, made by them, will be on sale.
The proceeds will go toward the
building of the woman's ward at the
Home for lncurables
The members are Mrs. A. u. Adair,
Jr., Mrs. Shepard Bryan, Mrs. e.
Bates Block. Mrs. William Glenn, Mrs.
Lee Jordan, Mrs, Marion Jackson.
Mrs. II. +. West, Mrs. Junius q
Oglesby, Jr,, and Miss Louise Black
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

Attend Twentieth Century
Bible Glass at First Baptist
Church. corner Peachtree and
Cain streets, tomorrow at
9:45 a. N.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-01

were Mrs. II. II. McDoIgaIl, Mrs Ar
thur Craige, Mrs. Maurice Fox, Mrs.
f. G. Norris, Mrs. William Oldlmow,
Mrs. A. Cruickshank, Mrs. c. NJ.
Meyers, Mrs. Joe fowler Mrs. The
resa Nardaman, Mrs r. G. Blair
Mrs u. II. Floyd. Mrs. Rudolph Ga o.
BILE, Mrs J w. Hardwick, Mrs. I'd
Harling Mrs. T. c. Dawson, Mrs. G..
NJ. Holland. Mrs. j. W. Holmes, Mrs.
j. Il. jackson, Mrs f. II. Lichten-
walter. Mrs. f. II. McCulloch, Mrs.
p. l.. Palmer, Mrs. c. A. Werber.
Mrs \. $ Wilson, Mrs. 4. NJ. Word
and Miss Carrie Dukes.
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For Miss Rawson.

Miss Passie May Ottiey entertain
ed at luncheon Saturday at her home,
Joyeuse. in compliment to Miss Sarah
Rawson, whose wedding to Mr.. Ma
rion Smith will take place November
II.
The luncheon table has as its CEN
terpiece an empire basket of pink and
white Chrysanthemums. The place
cards were orange blossoms. Miss
Ottley wore white silk adorned with
the empire wreaths of roses, and Miss
Rawson wore an elegant tailored
gown of blue serge, trimmed in black
satin; her blouse was of blue chiffon
and her hat was black velvet.
Twelve guests were present
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LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
Futures opened quiet.
nnnYnfnn
HAYWARD & cLARK's
DAILY COTTON LETTER

NEW ORLEANS, March 6.--Political
news is again less favorable. There were
fresh reVolts in Mexico and the European
press says that France and Germany are
getting ready, augmenting the peace foot
ing of their armies. while little progress
has been made in the Balkan affair.
Liverpool shows larger sales; total TO-
900 at l point lower quotations. Futures
were about point better than due show
ing steadness.
Weather conditions were favorable; no
rain in the belt except ~ at Savannah
and indications are for continued partly
cloudy to fair weather. No rain, except
possibly a little in west and south Texas.
New York advises that Augusta, Ga,
reports preparations six weeks to two
months ahead of last year. as continued
bad weather during the first three months
Of last year prevented all work. Savannah
says spring blowing much ahead of last
season and preparations are for big
acreage
The into-sight for the week looks
around $4,000 against 1913, 709 last year.
We compare with mill takings for the
week last year of 419 900, with prospects
of considerably smaller takngs this year.
We had another narrow waiting market
which gave way to dullnesS in the second
hour. prices sagging to 1911 for July.
Continued good weather, unfavorable po-
litical news, absence of spot demand with
some reports from the interior of spot
easiness and prospects for bearish weekly
statistics tomorrow caused a restriction of
support and an easness in prices.
Spots here are neglected and lower to
sell.