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# AUTUMNAL WEDDINGS * \\w , Z\.. I , I /-J 1 Cupid’s Matrimonial Web Has Caught Many of the Belles and Beaux. A Man's Woman. She is not sweet, the woman that I love, Nor is she fair Nor wise in any love that looks can tell. And yet she knows the secret of a spsil From feet to hair. Ah, no, not sweet thenOnan that I love. She is not fair, the woman that I love! Nor is she wise. Nor sweet, and yet she speaks from feet to hair, With turn of waist or throat, and I am there* ■eld In her eyet. Ah, no, not fair, the woman that I love, ■ She is not wise the woman that I love, Nor is she sweet Nor fair. The spell she weaves, is It of sense? ’Tis undefined and subtle yet intense Flame without heat. Ah, no, not sweet the women that I love. Not fair nor, sweet nor wise is she I love, Beyond a name. Incarnated mystery of negatives ;Unsolved, unsolvable: a spell that lives! Elusive flame, • Xhat which ,i«> the womfth that I love. —Old Englivh Poem, MB Perhaps, the most brilliant of the au tumnal weddings will be that of Miss Martha Caroline Clark, daughter of Capt. R. G. Clark, and Mr. Edward Everett Magill, of St. Louis, at the home of the bride’s father in East Rome on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 8:30 p. m. It will be a large home wedding and many guests from a distance will be present. The bride and her attendants will be arrayed in white. A portion of Wurm’s orchestra from Atlanta will furnish the music. Dr. George T. Goet chius will perform the ceremony. The attendants will as follows: Maid of honor—Miss Carrie Smith, of Anniston, cousin of the bride to-be. Best man—Mr. Samuel Magill, of Macon, brother of groom-to.be. Miss Florence Fouche and Mr, C. K. Ayer. ' Miss Ella Gailliard and Dr. R. M. Harbin. Miss Ruth Norton and Mr. R. R, Har ris. Miss Annie Beattie and Mr. Will Nor ton. Miss Clark is one of Rome’s hand somest and most admired belles. She is highly educated, widely read, accom plished in vocal and instrumental music, a graceful bicyclist and horsewoman and has travelled extensively both in America and Europe. She possesses a deeply sympathetic nature and never was known to have a selfish thought. Few women possess more of the ideal graces of Christian womanhood than Miss Clark. She has endeared herself to a large circle of friends who are lament ing the fact that she will make St. Louis her home. Mr. Magill is a popular and enterpris ing young business man of St. Louis. He was formerly connected with the First National bank of Rome for several years. He moved to St. Louis about a year ago. Mr. Magill has many friends in Rome who will congratulate him on winning one of the Hill City’s loveliest women. Miss Margie Hoyt entertained her friends Tuesday and Friday evenings of last week and the occasions were a rare pleasure to the fortunate ones. Ices and chocolates were served after an interest ing game of six-hand euchre. Those present were Misses Ivylyn Duggan, Ethel Hiles, Bessie Reece, Annie Curry, Joy Harper, Mary Morton. Maggie Lea, and Loula West. Messrs. Sam Harden, Edward West, John McClure, Dwight Shaw, Mather Daniel, Walter Cothran. Ed Maddox, and Clarance Harper. Mr. George Rounsaville complimented several of his friends with a barbecue • yesterday and it was a very pleasant affair An orchestra furnished music for the dancers, and a good time was as sured when "Aunt Joe’’ was on hand to superintend pleasures. The lovely cot tage at Vinevilla below Silver Creek is an ideal place for such a gathering. Those present were, Misses Ava Printup, Gussie Ross, Loula West, LoisHeadden, Nannie Headden and Messrs. Geo. Rounsaville, Paul Jack, Dudley Magru der, C. Bayard Seay and Lidelle Brett. Friday evening’s german at the Arm strong was universally conceded to be the most pleasant so far of the series, and led by Mr. Reuben Towersand Miss May Beth Sullivan, it is a matter of lit tle wonder that it was such a success, Miss Sullivan possesses that rare tact, and grace of a society leader, and her popularity with all sets, was clinched by her crowning achievement Friday evening. Assisting Mr. Towers and Miss SuUivan was Mr. Barry Cothran, and Miss Celeste Ayer, who did this most gracefully. The fancy dress ball is now the topic of conversation as it is only two weeks off, and many gorgeous costumes are being prepared Perhaps the most elegant win be the imported Spanish dancing girl’s costume worn by Miss Sullivan. The heavy satin, with companion trimmings, make it a pictur esque creation from "Old Madrid." There will be a meeting of the “Fort nightly Club” at the home of the presi dent on Third avenue, next Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. All members are requested to attend promptly at the hour named All the clubs which adjourned for the summer will soon be re-organized. Judge and Mrs, W. T. Turnball have returned from a visit to the North Caro lina resorts. They will shorty move to their beautiful mountain home near Rome on Mount Saracinesca. The following neat and handsomely engraved invitation cards received in Rome yesterday, announce a happy sur prise to thy many friends of Mr. F. Gil bert Edge in telling of his coming mar riage with, Mies Alice Louise Graham, an accomplished and wealthy young lady of Albany New York. The invitation: Mrs. Elizabeth J. Graham requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Alice Louise, to Mr. F. Gilbert Edge, > on Wednesday, October the twentieth. Eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, at five o’clock. St. Paul’s Church, * Albany, New York. Mr. Edge, although he has made his home in New York city for several years, where he holds a responsible position on the New York World, will be most pleasantly remembered here by a wide circle of friends, all of whom wish for he and bride to be many p’.easures on their journey through life together. The many friends of Miss Ethel Prince will be delighted to know that she will visit Rome at an early date. She will be the guest of her sister Mrs. C. B. Wilburn. Miss Ethel was here attending Shorter college last year and numbers her friends by the scare. Miss Madeline Wylie is much better after a long spell of illness. Autumn Sentiment “flow beautiful the moon!” she cried; ‘•A stately queen she treads the sky.” “That’s so,” he answered, “and beside, She looks just like a pumpkin pie.” Mr. and Mrs. Sam Graham are en joying their visit to their friends and relatives in Tennessee. The next meeting of the Lanier Circle will take place on October 18th. At this meeting the following papers will be rjad: Charlemagne by Mrs. W. J. Neel; Jean D’Arc, by Mrs. E. H. Hairis; Cur rent Events, by Mr. Hughes Reynolds. Mrs. W. S. McHenry will have charge of the musical program, Mrs. Rowell has resigned as secretary and Miss Clara Rhodes was elected to the place. Mrs. Sam Veal has just returned from Atlanta where she spent several days. The friends of Mr. Maitlands will be delighted to know.that he is able to be up after a tedious spell of sickness. Mr. Will Patton has been sick for several days with a severe oold. Mrs. Will Darby entertained a few of her friends on Friday afternoon com plimentary to Mrs. Bachler of Ocala Fla., at the home of Mrs. Moore’s on upper Broad St. The ladies played duplicate which became very interesting as they played the second round. As soon as the games were finished delight THE ROME TRIBUNE. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3. 1897 ful refreshments were served. Mrs. Darby is an ideal hostess and an invita tion from her assures her friends that their anticipated pleasure will be fully realized. To say the la'dies enjoyed it expresses it but mildly. They knew not how fast "Old Sol” was making his daily round, as the electric lights were so bright within. It was almost dark before they bid each other good bye and left for their respective homes. All vote it one of the most pleasant entertainments of the season. Those present were Madams Dr. Will Johnson, Will Darby, J. T. Crouch, Will Patton, J. E. Veal Bach ler of Florida, D. T. Boozer and C. B. Wilburn. Misses Callie Spnllock, Hazel Adkins, Edith Hardy, Ava Printup and Mr. Wilson Hardy. Mr. W. W. Brookes has returned home after several weeks stay at the resorts and in Northern cities. Mrs. J. J. Hamilton and children are home again after a ten days visit to Etna. The following invitations on blue pa per with gold letters have bean issued by one of the brightest little five year old girls in all the land: My birthday comes on Tuesday, And I’m groing to have a time; So ask your mama if you may Not come around and shine. We’ll eat and play, And play and eat, (Not too much you know) But—Well, I say! We cant be beat, And the "shindig” won’t be slow! The “row” begins at half vast three, (Let’s hope it won’t be storming;) If the chaperones will let us be "We wont go home till morning." Kathebine McDonald. 307 East Fourth street. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rounsaville have returned to the city for the win ter, and are at home in the Armstrong. They spent the summer at their love ly summer home on Silver Creek. Miss May Kincede reports a delight ful trip to Nashville. Mr. Will Darby has rented the house formerly occftpied by Mrs, Hine on Fourth Ave., and will move into it in a few days. Miss Lydia Wood, the charming daughter of Mr. Henry C. Wood, will return in a few weeks from an extend ed visit to Cherokee county much im proved in health to the delight of her many friends. She will be accompa nied home by her pretty and accom plished cousin, Miss Marguerite Brewster, of Piedmont, Ala-, who will spend several weeks here as her guest. Miss Maud Burnett, a very accom plished young lady from Columbus, will arrive in the city Monday after noon to be the guest; of Miss Mary Berry, on Fourth avenue. Mrs. J. P. Ledbetter left Tuesday for Rome, to join her husband in their new home. She was accompanied by Miss Ella Ledbetter who will spend a few weeks with them. —Piedmont Enquirer. Mrs. Anna Whitehead, of Rockmart, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Reese in the Fifth.ward. The D. A. R. will meet with Mrs. Joe McGhee on Oct 11. This will be an important meeting as it will be the annual election of officers. A meeting with Mrs. McGhee is always anticipated with much pleasure. We hope all members will be present. O.' Spullock, Cor. Seo, Mrs. C. S. Sparks is in Atlanta, the guest of Mrs. Frank Lester. She was an attendant at theEdwards-Lewman wedding. Mr. Sparks, who attend ed the wedding, returned from Atlan ta yesterday. Miss Lillie Aiken, a very charming young lady of Atlanta, who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs. W. W. Woodruff for some time, returned to her home yesterday. Mrs. M. A. Scurry and daughter, Miss Minnie, of Athens, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Woodruff in the Fifth ward. Miss Letitia Johnson, the handsome and accomplished daughter of Col. and Mrs. J; Lindsay Johnson, leaves today for New York. She goes there to take a special course of studies. The engagement of Miss Maud Morgan, of Walnut Hill, Ky., to Mr. William Price Fishback, of Lexington, has been announced, the wedding to take place the latter part of October. The bride to-be is the handsome and accomplished daughter of Maj. Samuel Morgan formerly of this city. She is a sister of Mrs. Charles D. Wood, and Mrs. Joe McGhee of Rome. Miss Morgan will be remembered quite well in thiscity, though she was quite a girl when she moved with her father to Ken tucky. Mr. Fishback is a prominent young business man of Lexington. After a trip East the couple will make their home in Lexington. On next Thursday the members of the Women’s club will hold their regular monthly session in the rooms over the postoffice. The program will be as follows: Scotland and Isle of Man by Mrs. C. S. Pruden; Maud of Scotland by Mrs. A. R. Sullivan;, Glimpses of Scottish History by Mrs. C. Rowell. Miss Marian Smith, of Cartersville, will arrive tomorrow to visit Miss Carrie Clark. The wedding of a promident young lawyer and a popular young lady will take place Oct 27. Several theater parties were given the past week. ! J. H. Spullock, who has been confined to his room for several weeks, is much better. Dr. A. W. Wright went to Cave Spring yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. T, N. Van Dyke will remain at their country home until De cember when they will move to the city. Mrs. J. J. Printup has returned from Jonesboro where she spent the summer, Miss Lillie Wood, quite an attractive young lady from Cedartown, is the guest of Miss Fannie Wood. Mrs. Moses Wright and Misses Mattie and Frances Berry returned Thursday night from a trip to Atlanta. Mr. Von Gammon left Thursday after noon for Athens to enter the university. He will at once go in training for the football team and will add great strength to it. The Philosophical Lover, You ask me, darling girl, if I, Should you refuse me, Would take some weapon grim and die? Well, you amuse me. I’d live to learn from him you choose. That other fellow, And from his life—couleur de rose. Or sickly yellow What mine had been—what I’d have done Had you been kinder: Had the good parson made us one, And love been blinder. —lllustrated Bits. Shorter College Gossip, The 29th of September is a day mem orable to the class of ’97, because on that day the organization of that class was effected. Pleasant thoughts, satis faction and happiness crowded into the day;'into it came also the realization of bright hopes. The “little Junes” of ’96 ’97 felt that they were in fact and in act the proud and dignified seniors of ’97-’9B; felt that upon their shoulders was resting the responsibility of being the eldest sisters of the great family on College hill. With promptness, dignity, order, and a careful observance of parlia mentary law, the business of the class was taken up; yet under all this was a strong current of enthusiatm which man ifested itself by loud hand clappings, as the officers were elected. The following is the result of this important election: Miss Florida Seay, president. MifS Ava Printup, first vice president. Miss Eddie Warthen, second vice-pres - ident. Miss Annie Callaway, recording secre tary. Miss Sarah Mattock, treasurer. The “Literary offices” of Historian, Essayist ahd prophet will be filled later, when, too. class colors, class motto, and class flower will ba select ed. Miss Florida Seay was, last session, president of the Junior class which under her inspiration, was organized, the first Junior (class organization in the history of the college. Miss Seay s unbounped energy, loveliness of dispo sition, and executive ability led the the class to success,and gained the ad miration of all. Her election to the important position of president of Senior class shows bow much her work, and her manner of doing her work, are appreciated by her cless mates, who feel sure that she will lead them on to success In their good work; promoting the interest of the college and adding to the library, Miss Calla way, the recording secretary .will have much work to do. She will not “rat tle about in her place.” but will fill it well, and discharge every duty con scientiously. Miss Sarah Mattock, will make a fine treasurer; in all FAHY ON MONDAY will commence to close out his entire stock of DRV MODS IT COST! wishing-to convert it into cash. Below you will find a list of the goods to be sold: Dress Goods at cost. All kinds of linings at cost. Silks at cost. Wool Flannels at cost. Cotton Flannels at cost. Blankets at cost. Men’s Underwear at cost, Jeans at cost. Cassmeres at cost. Comforts at cost. Sheetings at cost. Bleached Domestics at cost Calicoes at cost. Hosiery at cost. Kid Gloves at cost. Ribbons at cost. Ladins’ and Gent’s Hand kerchiefs at cost. You -will find these goods all new and just exactly as represented, and like Kahy always has. Remember Monday is the Beginning! THOS. things she is a young lady who can be depended upon. The finances of the class in her hands, will be well man aged and carefully guarded. The two vice-presidents, Misses Printup and Warthen, are well chosen, for both are weH fitted for the position and will be faithful to all its duties. The class of'9B have started out in generous emulation of all preceding classes, the trophies of Miltiades will not let them rest. A score of earnest and enthusiastic girls can accomplish great good. May they meet the suc cess they deserve. A literary society is an important factor in the life of a college. Its ex ercises train the taste, develop talent and increase the self-confidence of its members. The Polymnian society has a long and honored history. It has done much to develop literary taste and moral and intellectual culture among the students. Under the offi cers lately chosen, there will be no diminution of its power for good. Aft who know the young ladies whose names are given below, will feel justi fied in predicting a successful year for the Polymnian society of Shorter college. Miss Elizabeth Harris, president; Miss Pauline Brown, vice-president; Miss Belle Comer, receiving secretary; Miss Nellie Adamson, librarian. A rumor is afloat that on Friday even - ing next the Alumnae Association will meet in the society halls of Shorter col - lege and extend an invitation to all the friends of Rome’s grand institution to meet with them to extend glad hands to the president and teachers, and to wel come them back to the city which they bless by their presence. Shorter con- POURING IN At LESTER’S ■ ttOCEKIS. 1 Among them NEW CREAM CHEESE, Ferris' Hams and Breakfast Bacon, New Fat Mackerel, Heinz's Pickles, New Teas and Coffees. Elegaut fresh Candies and my usual supply of good things. CALIFORNIA CANNED FRUITS. Call on me for choice Butter. Old Postoffice oor., ROME, GA. Notions at cost. Lisle Underwear, woolen and cotton, at coi-t. White Goods at cost. Laces at cost Corsets at cot Silk Umbrellas and Sun shades at cost. Hats at cost. Capes and Jackets at cost. Carpets at cost. Rugs at cost. Art Squares at cost. Lace Curtains at cost. Portiere? at cost. Window Shades at cost. Shade Cloths and Hol lands at cost. stantly extends an informal welcome. On this occasion the welcome, though wide, will be formal, given by the Alum>. nae Association to all who appreciate its work and call themselves its . friends. The hour will be announced later by the committee. Old and young will be in vited to go up to Shorter and meet socially the Alumnae and faculty. It is hoped that the halls will be well filled, and that there will be a glorious feast of reasou and flow of soul; a great outpour ing of good will towards the Alumnae and teachers from the other people of Rome; and from the Alumnae and teach ers to the other people of Rome, this would give a happy and blessed reunion. Summerville Society, J. A. Arrington spent Sunday in Rome. Mrs. W. H. Penn went down to Rome Tuesday to see her daughter, Miss Mary, who is quite sick at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Parks in East Come. Mrs. M. J. Barksdale will go to Rome soon to spend the winter. Rev. a. B. Pope, who has been quite sick, is some better, Mr. A. S. Hinton has returned from the nothern markets, where he purchased the winter stock of goods. Mrs. L, C. Johnston went up to Trion Saturday, where she will spend some time with her daughter. . Born to Mr, and Mrs. Q. D. Hollis last Sunday a son. The Literary club met at the residence of ?.Ir. and Mrs. Coleman B. McLeod last Monday evening. Those present had a very pleasant evening. C, B Goetchius has moved his of/ lice from the King Building to the Western U nion Telegraph office in the Armstrong Hotel, See him for Life Fire or Accident Insurance. His companies are among the best, 'Phone No. 169, Losses in Adarsville Fire. The losses to the merchants and prop erty owners in the Adairsville fire early Friday morning is as follows: Yarbrough building, $400; J. B. Green, $500; W. J. Alexander, $1,500; Colonel J. W. Gray, $2,500; T. A. Ripley, $600; A. M. CoX, $2,500; Mrs. N. J. Reed, $800; W, F. MoCallen. $300; Mrs. A. E. Earle, $1,200; Frank Green, $400; Bob Casey, $25; Park Johnson, SSO; G. M. Barber, $500; N. C. Andson, $500; Thomas Ben son, $400; G. B. Elrad, $400; G, A. Veach, $500; Franks & Co., $500; J. A. Bailey, $25; The Banner, $25; Dr. J. W. Haught, $10; Dr. Joe P. Bowden, sls; Murray hotel, $25. Total, $18,775.