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t . THL ATLANTA GEORGIAN. Davison-Pcixon-Stokes Co. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co Blanket Buying Time Brings Exceptional Opportunities Here Now Are Many Remarkably Good Values When you buy Blankets here you can be sure of the quality—all- wool, part wool or cotton. Exact statements are always given as to sizes. We are very careful about this; buying only good Blankets from reliable sources,, kinds we know and can recommend. ✓ With the new Blankets, this season, some unusually fine values have come and are ready. Take this splendid assortment, for example: Heavy All-Wool Blankets at $5.00 Pair Of a fine grade of soft, pure white wool with delicate junk and blue borders. Heavy and warm and a good, large size—11-4. They are new and absolutely perfect in every way. The best Blankets wo have ever shown for $5.00 White Wool Mixed Blankets 10-4 Size, at $3.85 Pair North Carolina .wool mixed Blankets, warm and serviceable, white with pink and blue borders. $3.85 pair. Auother grade, white wool mixed, 10-4 size, at $2.75 pair. Finer, 114 size, «t $4.00. All- Wool Plaid Blankets in pink, blue, red, tan, black and white, etc., 10-4 size, $4.50 pair. 11-4 size, $6.00 pair. Tartan Plaids, all-wool, 11-4 size, $7.50 pair. Extra Large Cotton blankets 12-4 Size, at $1.25 Pair Extra large and an extra lino grade of cot ton, In white, gray and tan. Heavy, service able quality, $1.25 pair. Comforts- - - Cotton and Eiderdown Filled Pure white carded cotton; genuine odorless down; best coverings. Cotton filled Comforts, $1.00 to $4.00 each. Eiderdown Comforts, $5.00, $6.50 and $7.50. Those at $7.50 are extra large size—7 by 7 feet. New Outings at 8c Yard The Usual 10c Quality Over 2,000 yards of these; soft dainty Outings in delicate stripes and checks—the most desirable styles and colors for warm sleeping gar ments of all kinds. The makers have taken even*more pains with them than usual. Yet here they are: new and unbroken in variety—bestlOc quality, at 8c yd. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. Store of Many Departments. SOCIETY Continued from Opposite Page. TAXPA YERS STRUGGLE 70 PUSH 7HEIR MONEY AT THE CITY COLLECTOR The Inststaiice of tax payers In put ting off until penalty time payments, which should have been made when taxes first came due, and the cramped •pace at the city hall, have combined to complicate matters for the past sev eral days. Wednesday was supposed to have been the last day on which discounts would be allowed on water bills, as well as the last day before penalties will accrue where tuxes are not paid. Theodore there was a rush for the tax collector's windows for the two day previous and this could not be avoided even by coming early. It was a matter of physical Impossi bility for Collector E. T. Payne to ac cept all the money persons wanted to pay hltn In the three days which have passed this week, .and “so the water works department hung out a sign like the notice and tried to force the city to take their money. If the city hall had been more com modious tt would have saved the clerks of the waterworks -department many a mental exclamation of disgust during the past three days. Kent Inverted Light. ... CLOSED! DISCOUNTS ON WATER BILL8 ALLOWED ON THE 11TH, 12TH AND 13TH. This was hung on a string right •cross the door leading to the windows Where water payments are arranged ”’ r - Notwithstanding this and another "Inn Just like it posted outside the door •n average of two persons a minute have ever since Monday ducked under Miss Jonnls Crooketts. Special to The tleorglan. Jonesboro, Ga„ Oct. 10.—After sev eral weeks' illness, Miss Jonnle Crock- ette died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock. She is survived by three sis ters. She was related to some of the mmt prominent families In Jonesboro and Atlanta. The funeral occurred this morning at the home of Mrs. E. O. Waldrop, her sister. Mrs. Josl Marks. Mrs. Joel Marks, 69 years of age. who died yesterday pfternoon with a cancer, on Flat Shoals road, will this afternoon be taken to Conyers, Qa„ for funeral and Interment. EACH PIECE OF MEAT MUSTBEARTHE STAMP Special to The Georgian. Augusta, Ga., Oct. 10.—Meats from Augusta are being shipped across the river now, but for a few days last week It was Impossible to get the meatj across unless each piece was stamped by the government. This Is In ac cordance with Federal pure-food laws. The law Is very wide In Its scope, and every little piece of meat shipped from one state to another has to have the stomp of the government inspector on It nr It does not pass the border line, The business done by the local houses Is with the people In South Carolina, as well as Georgia, and there was tt great delay last week on account of some of the meat not being stamped. 400-Pound Draught of Pith. Special to The Georgian. Athena, Oa., Oct. 10.—Walter Brad ley mado a large haul of flsh from the waters of the Oconee yesterday. He pulled a net from the river that con tained 400 pounds. It took four men to haul the great daught ashore. , Funeral of Mrs. Qann. Hpeelnl to The Georgian. Athens, Oa, Oct. 10.—Mrs. Eliza Gann Is dead at her home In this city, at the age of 76 years. The funeral services were held at 4 o’clock Mon day afternoon at the residence, on Oak street. HOME COMERS From West of the Mississippi River See the State Fair. It will make you prouder than ever of GOOD OLD GEORGIA Magnificent Agricultural Displays. THE AIR SHIP Will Sail Today, Weather Permitting. RACES Start Tomonow at 2:30 HORSE SHOW 4:00 O’clock, Class 512, Gaitcd Saddle Hones 4:15 O’clock, Class 516, Gentlemen Riden. 4:30 O'clock, Class 500, Light Harness. 5:00 O’clock, Class 514, High School Horses, ALL DAY SINGING Friday and Saturday—5,000 Voices. CHILDREN’S DAY SATURDAY, Declamation Contests. PAIN’S POMPEII EVERY NIGHT.y SEE THE MIDWAY SHOWS. BEST EVER. J. J. CONNER, Prezident, Georgia State Agricultural Society. FRANK WELDON, 8eor«Ury. ALEX W. SMITH. Prozident, Atlanta Fair Aispciation. her brother-in-law, Mr. H. S. Redding, and they were met nt the altar by the groom and hlz beat mntj, Mr. George A. Allen of Macon. The betrothal service was performed by Rev. S. J. French, rector of Orace church, and the mar riage service by the Rev. M. Campbell Striker, of Jacksonville. Mr. nnd Mrs. Watts left for a short bridal tour, after which they .will re side In Jacksonville. studhTteas. The studio teas which will be given this winter at the school which Is con ducted under the auspices of the At lanta Art Association at 180 1-2 Peach tree street (entrance on Ellis street), are being pleasantly anticipated. The flrst of the series will be given Satur day afternoon, October 27. All mem bers of the Art Association are cor dlally Invited, and to those who are not members u low price of admission will be asked. A feature of these teas will be In formal talks on artistic subjects, the first on ’’How to Understand a Pic ture,” being especially opportune In view of the exhibit which will bo held in Atlanta this fall under the auspices of the association. hopkinI^rogers. Mr. and Mrs. A. I.. Rogers, of Duluth, Oa„ announce the engagement of their daughter, Maggie Mae, to Dr. VlrglL Graham Hopkins, of Lawrencevllle, On., - the ceremony to be performed In the Methodist church at Duluth, October 81. to misTIjavies. Miss Daisy Davies will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home Misses Caro and Annie Lou Talley, 178 South Pryor street, from 5:$0. to o’clock. The occasion will be a fare well reception, which will be tendered her by her Sunday school class. MUSIC AT FREDERICK WARDE’S LECTURE. Wednesday evening at the Orand, preceding the delightful lecture to be given by Mr. Frederick Warde, the fol lowing attractive musical program will he rendered by Professor Llley’s or chestra; 1. March—"The Last Call" Ellis 2. "Quartette From Rlgaletto”.. .Verdi 3. Selection—"Dolly Dollars”..Herbert 4. "Roses and Thorns” Rldenguo 5. Selection—"The Fortune Teller".. ..... .. Herbert 6. Japonlca, Intermezzo Stanford 7. "A Frolic of Color” Sudds immimmMmwm H.RKISBRIS.CI. 46-48 WHITEHALL STREET 46-48 SALE OF LADIES’ NEW SUITS, REGULAR PRICE SZI.II EACH Tomorrow we will sell one lyic of nobby new \ Suits for ladies at a cut price. Close fitting 1 k j- Coat Suits made of high grade Cheviot, in col- I At ors of brown, blue and black. The coats are / lined throughout with satin and have stitched [ xfa l , mgj and piped seams, notch collars and turn-back > 9 A a ■ U cuffs. The Skirts are new group plaited mod- ( 9 Jm 99 els trimmed with piped straps. Examine I ||l 9 LX, £ 1 these Suits closely; they are fine values at the j v|^ JL JL9 X v/ regular price, $20.00—extraordinary bargains I at our cut price .......... / MISSES’ ROUGHANDREADY COATS. MR. AND MR8. MADDOX ENTERTAIN AT “WOODHAVEN." One of the most beautiful events of the week was the tea at which Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Maddox entertained Informally Wednesday afternoon. Their tine country place. ’’Woodhaven.' at Re best these autumn dnys, and the outlook from the large windows over a sweep of wooded country was mag nificent. The house was decorated with cos- mas, dahlias, roses and brilliant hued autumn leaves, these flowers being used in profusion and making a beau tiful background for the smartly- gowned women present. During the afternoon many of tho married friends of Mr. nnd Mrs. Mad dox called nnd the occasion was marked by a charming Informality. Mrs. Mad dox received her friends In a beautiful gown of blue chiffon, trimmed with lace. DR. BROWNE’S "RECITAL AT SACRED HEART CHURCH. A notable event was the organ re cital given Tuesday evening at the Sacred Heart church by Dr. J. Lewis Browne, Assisted by the men’s choir. In the audience were a large number of people from Gainesville, LaOrange and other cities, The program opened with Dr, Browne's beautiful rendition of Rogers’ suite for the organ, consisting of the prologue, the solemn march, the ex quisitely tender Intermezso. and the brilliant toccato. The choir was heard In De Merller's Benedlctus” and "Pie Jesus.” In Gou nod's beautiful "Salutarls,” Raff’s Tantum Ergo,” and Roeder'e "Salve leglna." These numbers were exqula- ely given, and were In themselves _ rare musical treat. The choir Is ex cellently trained and contains several of the most beautiful male voices In the city. The aolo, "Deus Meue,” sung by Mr. _S. A. Werner, was one of the most at tractive numbers on the program, be Ing excellently suited to Mr. Werner’s magnificent baritone. Dr. Browne'a rendition of Gullmnnl’s Meditation.” Bach'a number In Flat Major,” Bead's "Prayer," the quaint "Noel Ecossals,” and the dainty ~ votte, from "Mlgnon," were worthy the htgheat praise. 4 feature of the program was the Scherzo Symphonlque," a composition jf Dr. Browne's. It la brilliant In movement, nnd Is one of the most charming of Dr. Brown’s compositions. For tomorrow we will give a special display and sale of Coats suitable for school wear. We have a fine stock of Coats in the highest class novelty plaids and in plain effects; also fine values in Raincoats, which also answer for top coats in sunny weather. For Tomorrow—Come and see these special offerings. Four styles of ‘ ‘ Rough and Ready ’ ’ Coats for ages 6 to 14 years, in checks, shapes imd plaids of varied coloring. Stylish and nob by, as well as warm aqd comfortable. M. RICH & BROS. COMPANY WA Ready-to-wear dep't. first floor rear. For Ages 6 to 14 Years At r Personal Mention The Atlanta friends of the family of the late Hon. Richard 'H. Clarke, of Mobile, will be Interested In the fol lowing from The Mobile Item: "It Is with universal regret that newe le received that Mrs. Richard Clarke and her popular daughters propose making their home In future Georgetown, Pa. Tho young Indies have been favorites In society,, whllo Mrs. Clarke la prominent ns a social fac'or and efficient officer In various organizations, and has made her lofty mark, while endearing herself to a w ide circle of friends. The beautiful home on Government street, an exquisite Renaissance villa, where numberless memorable functions have delighted hundreds of guests, will be sold or rented furnished upon the departure of tho family.” TO MISS NEVILLE. The Misses Workman will entertain I cards Saturday afternoon In honor Miss Julia Neville, one of the Oc tober brides. TO MIsTmOYER. Miss Moyer will be the guest of hon or Saturday morning at a card party to be given by Mist Lula Moyer. wednesday""whist CLUB. Mrs. Archibald Davis entertained the Wednesday Whist Club this week at her home on Peachtree Road. MRS. BEALE To"uVE IN NEW YORK Tha Atlanta friends of Mrs. Jeaae D. Beale, vice resident of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, will be Interested In the following from The Asheville (N. C.) Citizen.: Mrz. Jeaae Beale, formerly of Mont gomery and Hendersonville, and wall known in Asheville, has gone to New York to live In order to be near her friend, Mrs. Jefferson Davis, to assist her In compiling an autobiography. Mrs. Beale has been a staunch work er In the Daughters of the Confeder acy, and has given untiring effort In the last few years toward having a repository established for tha preserva tion of Confederate relics. Her at tempt to preserve the first "White House” for this purpose at the last national meeting of the Daughters was defeated, but she still has hopes of eventually carrying out her Idea and Is a strong and powerful force In tho organization of which (he Is a vice- president. MI88 H A rt R I (TmADE 8P0N8OR. Mlzz Frances Harris, daughter of Hon. N. E. Harris, of Macon. Oa.. has been made state sponsor for the Geor gia veterans by General C. M. Wiley. A number of realdents of Birming ham, formerly of Galveston, Texas, will give a theater party on Thursday evening and dinner at the Southern Club, In honor of Miss Charlotte Walk er, who will appear In tho play "On Parole,” at the Jefferson theater.— Birmingham Ledger. Among the out-of-town guests who are expected for the Bray-Mobley wed ding will be Mrs. William Bray, of Eu- faula, Ala., mother Of the prospective groom, and Hon. and Mrs. Allen H. Merrill, also of Eufaula. Mrs. Merrill Is a slater of Mr. Sims Bray. Air. James E. Ormond, of Batson, Texas, Is In the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith In West End. Mr. Ormond Is the father of the late Judge Walter Ormor*’, and has a num ber of friends who are gleaming him Is tho oltv apiln ' Mr. William B. Sheldon left Monday morning fur South Carolina, to be gone for some time. Mrs. Louis Gholstln, who has been III with grip for the past ten days. Is much better. 5V. and Mrs. Hunt Chlpley are ex pected to return to the city this week from Europe. Miss Helen McCall returns Wednes day from a visit to Mrs. Finn, In Douglas, Ga. Mrs. Thaddeus Horton and little daughter have returned from South Carolina. Mrs. B. H. Wall, Jr., lias returned from a visit to Mrs. G. W. Glcatnn, at Conyers. Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Langford an nounce the blfth of a son, Augustus In the city again. Little Alisa Hazel Huddleston, who has been quite III recently with diph theria at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Press Huddleston, Is some what Improved, the attack being of a mild form. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Glaze are at home to their friends at 341 Peachtree street. Mr. Glaze has recently been transferred from Macon to Atlanta as freight agent of the Central railway. Allas Katherine Jelks, of Alabama, will arrive In a few days to attend the Bray-Mobley wedding, and will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. C. Hanson, corner of Sixth and Juniper streetij. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Phillips, of At lanta, have moved to Montgomery to make this their home. They will bo at home to their friends at 210 Mil dred street.—Afontgomcry Journal. Airs. William Worth Martin ha* re turned from an extended visit to va rious points of Interest In Virginia, and with Air. Martin la at home with Mrs. Ira Fort, 570 Spring street. Alias Hattie Lee West, of Decatur, who la seriously III. at Dr. AlcRae’a In firmary. la somewhat Improved. Allas West waa operated on Saturday for an acute attack of appendicitis. Mrs. Haralson Bleckley left Tues day for New England to visit Mrs. Orton- Bishop Browne Later Mrs. Bleckley will be the guest of friends lq_ New York. Mrs. E. B. Latliam and children and her mother, Mrs. 8. W. Mays, are now occupying the Crosby cottage, corner of Pine street and Piedmont avenue, for the winter. Mrs. C. B. Dobson, of Greensboro, N. C„ Is visiting the family of her brother. Air. J. E. Palmer, 54 East Ba ker street. Mrs. C. R. Colvin will spend the win ter In Florida. She will leave for Jack sonville early In November. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pope and AIlss Susie May Pope leave the last of the month for New York city. Alls* Fannie llgcs, of Columbus, Is Mrs. A. C. Flewtllen has returned to Columbus after u visit to Atlanta friends. Air. and Mrs. George Z. Eckels leave Wednesday for a month’s visit In tho North. AIlss Lucy Spans Is execled home In a day or two from a visit to her sis ter, Mrs. W. F. Eve, at Augusta. Airs. Wright and AIlss Arabella Wright, of Rrunswlck, are at the Ma jestic. Mrs. Harry English and Atlss Nan nie Nlcolaon have returned from New York. Alias Nell Nowell, of Monroe, Is the guest of Mrs. H. F. Scott, on Peach tree. Alisa Annie Ansley, of Decatur, la visiting Airs. W. D. Fluker, at Conyers. The Thursday Bridge Club will meet this week with Miss Bessie Woodward. Alias Nellie Howell Is the guost of AJrs. Floyd Furlow, In Mont Clair, N. J. Mrs. W. J. Peabody will entertain her bridge club Thursday morning. Mias Lucy Harris, of Carrollton, la the guest of Mrs. VV. J. Govan. Air*. Thomas Paeplcs Is visiting Mrs. Charles Fhlnliy, In Athens. Miss Kate Robinson has recovered from her recent Illness. Mrs. Sanders has returned from visit to Culloden, Ga. Mr. J. C. Harris, Jr., left Alunday for a visit to Canada. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Ottley leave Fri day for St. Louis. Hon. E. T. Steed has been quite In disposed of late. returned Skating St. Nicholas Rink. “JAP-A-LAC” “Liquid Veneer,” “Wax- one” at the GEORGIA PAINT AND GLASS CO., 40 Peachtree. One of the 20 NEW STYLES $5.00 and $6.00 Lot No. 608. The above illustration represents one of-the 20 New Stylos of the Celebrated Stacy Adams & Co. Men’s Fine Shoes, for which we are the exclusive Atlanta Sellers. “There’s None Better.” All Leathers. All Sizes. :# <4* ' X ’■ -