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About The Augusta daily herald. (Augusta, Ga.) 1908-1914 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1909)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 A GRAND SHOWING OF LADIES’ NECKWEAR, BELTS AND HAND BAGS That Will Add Attractiveness to Wearer and Harmonize With the Tailored Suit f > In the Hand Bags, you'll find Black, Tan, Brown, Green, Blue and Jet —in fact they're matched up with the shades in tailored suits. The Belts are of varied and novel design; too many colors and decorations to try to describe. You'll find everything from the Plainest to the most Elaborate Persian Design. The only way is to see them yourself. You'll really enjoy looking at the queer and unusual designs. And the Neckwear! Ah, there's where you'll find variety and novelty. There’s an individuality about these dainty collars and cuffs, a note of originality and charm that lifts each design completely away from the level of the common place. There are Lace Coat Sets, Irish Point and Jet —one-sided “Jabots” in long full frilled effects, peeping out the tailored coat that imparts an air of the Dainty and the Smart. Crisp looking iittle bows trimmed in gold and silver threads, and a thousand other little “fixings” that add Beauty and Charm to the wearer. You’ll simply have to come and see them for yourself to appreciate them. LADIES' DEPARTMENT-TAKE ELEVATOR THE J. WILLIE LEVY CO. 824 BROAD STREET ABBEVILLE SOCIAL NEWS ABBEVILLE, S. C.—The magnifi cent home of Miss Maggie Brooks, on the west side of the public square, was destroyed by fire at an early hour Sußday morning. Her boarders bare ly escaped with their lives. There was no insurance on the building and nothing whatever was saved from the destructive flames. Invitations have been received in the city to the marriage of Mr. James Perrin Quarles to Miss Annie D. Guilieland, of Aberdeen, Miss. This will be quite a brilliant affair and will occur on the 24th of November. Mr. Quarles was reared In Abbeville and has many friends w'ho feel a deep interest in his approaching marriage. Miss Plevna Seal has returned from an enjoyable visit to friends in Augusta. Mrs. Fannie Kearney is in the city from Augusta and is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Martin. Dr. Gambell spent a day or two this week in Anderson, on profession al business. Mrs. J. C. Klugh is entertaining Mrs. Corbett, of Greenville. It is a delight to have Mrs. Corbett in the city. Mr. Lowry Beacham and wife, of Atlanta, are guests this week of rela tives. Hon. J. Frasier Lyon, of Columbia, was in the city for the week-end. Mrs. Johnston Zimmerman, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Wyatt Aiken, has returned to her home in Vir ginia. AUTOMOBILES Great Western - Stearns - Firestone - Columbus We are Factory Distributors for Great Western in Georgia, Florida and Alabama. We represent the Stearns for the State of Georgia and the Firestone Columbus for one-half of Georgia and one-half of South Caro lina. We invite correspondence for the establishment of Agencies and can make liberal terms. Call at our Garage, 520 McKinne Street and let us demonstrate. GEORGIA-CAROLINA AUTO COMPANY v L. J. WILLIAMS, Manager PHONE 1038 AUGUSTA, GA. Miss Minnie Jones, of Texas, is the much admired guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. E. Jones. Miss Edith Leach was the attrac tive guest of friends in Atlanta last week. Misses Volina Hamrick, of Gaffney, is the charming guest of Miss Mary Hill. Mr. Sam Turner, who is engaged in business in Atlanta, is on a brief visit to Abbeville relatives. Mr. James Evans, who spent sev eral days last week with relatives, has returned to business duties in Atlanta. Mrs. ,7. Dale Barksdale, who went up to Greenwood last week to attend and act as dame of honor at the mar riage of her sister, Miss Mary Durst, to Mr. Graham Payne, has returned to the cttv, accompanied by Misses Nell Barton, of Anderson, and Pearl Crawley, of Gaffney, who are very much admired young ladies. Mrs. M. E. Davis, of Athens, spent last week most pleasantly’ with friends. Mrs. T. C. Poole came up from Newberry last week and spent several days with relatives. —Friends of Mr and Mrs. Irvine Alexander will regret to learn that their small son is ill at their country home with diphtheria. —Mrs. Lawrence Besk, of Chicago, a sister of Mrs. David Shaver, is vis iting Mrs. Shaver. DINNER FOR MR. RODNEY COHEN. Mr. Rodney Cohen will be compli mented by his attendants with a stag dinner on the evening of Saturday December fourth at the Country club. In the party will be Mr. Coles Phinizy, Mr. Dozier Lowndes of Atlanta, Mr. Austin Branch, Judge Henry Ham mond, Mr. Archie Blackshoar, Mr. Es tes Doremus and Mr. George Duncan of Macon. MR. AND MRS. FRANK BARRETT ENTERTAIN INFORMALLY. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barrett enter tained a small party of friends very informally last evening at a buffet supper after the theatre. In the par ty were: Miss Simpkins, Miss Plun ket, Miss Louise Phinizy, Migs Mar guerite Wright, Miss Mary Lou- Phin izy, Mrs. John Harper Davison, Mr. Estes Doremus, Mr. Bernard Stulb, Miss G. C. Delmonico, Mr, Harper Davlspn, Mr. Craig Cranston, Mr, Bishop Alexander, Jr., Mr. Coles Phln izy, and Mr. Austin Branch. MR. AUSTIN BRANCH ENTERTAINB —Mr. Austin Branch will entertain a party of friends at luncheon at the Country Club today. MR. DALGLISH ENTERTAINB —Mr. Kenneth Dalglish will enter tain a luncheon party at the Country club today, —Friends of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Jenkins will be very pleased to, learn of the Improvement In the con dition of their little daughter, Eliza beth, who has been so 111 with diph theria. THE AUGUSTA HERALD SOCIETY "HICKORY FARM” SCORES SUCCESS. One of the most pleasing events of the season was the repetition Friday evening of the pretty little comedy drama, "Hickory Farm,” by Augusta amateurs. Witnessing the delineation of the several difficult roles it is in deed hard to realize that these actors are not indeed professionals. Few of those of the stage could have more faultlessly portrayed the part of the old New England Farmer, than Mr. James J. Matthews, whose acting was inimitable; as also Mr. P, J. Curley, who always scores a success. Too much cannot be said ijj praise of Mr. John Hayes in perhaps the leading part of the play, the unscrupulous vil lain, calling for the height of dramatic ability; as also the difficult part, per fectly portrayed, of the miser, essay ed by Mr. Joseph Bart, No less pleas i ing were the roles of the hank clerk land the detective, sustained respec tively by Mr. J. A. McArthur and Mr. M. A. O’Connor.. The perfect acting of Miss Nellie Singleton, as the sus ceptible widow, and Miss Margaret, Boulineau, as the pretty debutante, called forth unstinted applause. Their parts were charmingly sustained, and I each young lady added new laurels jto their crowns. Between the acts the audience was delightfully entertained by the graco | ful fancy dances so perfectly execut |ed by the small pupils of Mrs. St. ] Amand’s dancing class. I.ittle Alice Bishop Williams, in the Will o’ the Wisp dance was the em bodiment of grace and childish beau ty; she, with Miss Natalie Kemp and Miss Helen Bindewald, who gracefully executed the Highland Fling in cos itume, were loudly applauded. Mrs, W. J. Morris' beautiful soprano | voice waS heard in the lyric gem, j “Good-bye Sweetheart, Good-bye,” win ding such tumultuous Applause that | she graciously responded in the "Gar den of Roses,” which was delightedly :received. Miss Annie Cleary faultless ly accompanied the solos. The pres ence of Morris’ popular orchestra add ed greatly to the pleasure of the eve ning by their selections, with which the program was interspersed. After the performance dancing was (enjoyed until a late hour. ENTERTAINMENTS FOR THE DUNCAN-COHEN WEDDING. The groomsmen for the Duncan-Co hen wedding, which takes place in Macon on the eighth of December, will leave Augusta on the morning of De cember the seventh and upon their ar rival in Macon the bridal party will be entertained at the hom e of the Dun cans with an informal breakfast. At one-thirty they will be given a lunch eon. At five o’clock they will enjoy tea at, th e Cabin, and at six o’clock ■the rehearsal will be held. That eve ning a dinner will be given the party. .They will be entertained Wednesday -with a luncheon and tea. MISS LOUISE JACKSON ENTERTAINS FOR VISITORS. Miss Dean and Miss Bailey, who are guests of Miss Louise Jackson were complimented by her with a card party Saturday morning at which were present Miss Virginia An derson, Miss Lis Fargo, Miss Vir ginia Dugas, Miss Fannie Dugas, Miss Daisy Jackson, Miss Mary Lou Ful ler, Miss Ella J. Fuller, Miss Almeda Petit, Miss Frances Richards, Miss Julia Smith, Miss Mary Hull, Miss Delia Talllaferro, Miss Mary Walker, Miss Louise Phinizy, Miss Madge ! Houston, Miss Marion Phin'zy, Miss Louise Phinizy, Miss Bessie Fry, Miss Marguerite Wright, Miss Marlon Fleming, Miss Eva Carpenter, Mrs. John Walker, Mrs. C. P. Beall, Mrs. Asbury Hull, and Miss Carolyn Cum ming. The first prize, a lovely picture was awarded to Mlsh Gumming and the consoluatlon, a prettily hound copy of ‘The Lady of the South” was pre sented to Miss Fargo. After the game a beautiful luncheon was beau tifully served. RECEPTION OF REV. AND MRB. WILLIAMS. The reception at Christ church on Wednesday evening In honor of Rev. Croft Williams and Williams. The reception hall was decorated In white and green with many beautiful chrysanthemums. Refreshments were served and several hundred called during the evening to welcome Mr. Williams to his new parish. READ-WEBTBROOK WEDDING ON TUESDAY. The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Read and Mr. Wade Hampton West brook will occur on Tuesday at one o’clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs.' Kosclusgo Read In Coredle, Ga. Mrs. T. T. Hammond and Mrs. Henry Rosslgnol are In Cordele. Mrs. George Patrick will also be in attend ance. MARRIAGE OF MIB3 LOUIBE GUIFFRIDA AND MR. ALLISON OCCURS TUESDAY. The marriage of Mlsb Louise Gulf frida and Mr. Charles Robinson Al lison will be an interesting Atlanta event occurring at half-after seven o'clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Sarah Eldora ffulffrida on East Ellis street. The bride Is a former Augustan who has only lived In Atlanta for the past two years. Many friends here extend to her the huppiest of good wishes on this most auspicious occa sion. MRS. SALINAS ENTERTAINB FOR PHINIZY-LEGGETT BRIDAL PARTY. Mrs. Anthony Joseph Salinas will give a large afternoon reception on Tuesday from foyr to six In honor of Miss Anne Clanton Phinizy. —Miss Virginia Anderson and Miss Lola Anderson will be among the sponsors for the University of South Carolina at the football game In Char, leston, which will be onq of the holi day features. Lloyd Jones Fights Lansdowne 7 <§ J David - Lloyd-Jones, chancellor of Britisn exchequer, who presented the ( bill over which the House of Com- ! mons has been fighting and whose j rejection by of Lords will be urged by Lord Lansdowne. The enemies of the bill assert that It provides for every fad on the face of 1 the earth in the way of taxation. Ac cumulated wealth and "the trade,’ meaning the liquor business, bear the burden of the deficit of more than ' $78,000,000, is the defense made by Lloyd-George. He said a consider able increase in the naval expend!- tures was to be expected next year, as in the present state of mind in Europe It would be stupendous folly to fail to provide adequately for de fence. MISS TAT.IAFERRO ENTERTAINS FOR MISS .iVA PHILLIPS. * Miss Eva Phillips, of Harlem, who has been visiting Miss Carrie Belle Taliaferro was complimented on Wed nesday evening by her hostess with an Informal little party at which were present: Miss Phillips, Misses Pet, Bessie and Mary Lou Harbin, Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Wallace, Mr. Wal stien Wallace, Mr. C. G. Gravely, Mr. Marlon Whitehead and Mr. Smith. During the evening were served and the guests left at a late hour after having enjoyed a charming evening. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ENTERTAIN. The Daughters of Isabella will have a social session at their club rooms on Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. Each member Is permitted to invite one guest. Music will be the feature of the evening. —Mr. Sam Garllngton and Mr. John C'ozart. leave Tuesday for Washington, Ga., to attend the Cozart-Fieming wed ding of Wednesday. —Mr. Edgar A. McKell of Baltimore was among the visitors in the clfy yesterday. —Miss Jennie Crawford, who has been visiting Miss Edith Koennecke in Columbia, S. C„ has returned to Augusta, accompanied by Miss Koen necke, who will be her guest for sev eral weeks. —Miss Lillian Jones, Miss Emily Ransom, Miss Sarah Smith, and Miss Elise Shepherd, came up from Wayn esboro yesterday und formed a thea tre party at the matinee. —Mr. Dessie Ford has returned from Atlanta. —Misses Bessie and Maud McGee, ,who hav e been the guests of Mrs. Fred Sullivan on lower Calhoun street, have returned to their home In Iva, S. C. —4frs. C. H. Card, after spending several days In Augusta, left for War renton today to spend two or three weeks. —Mrs. J. M. McGee and Mrs. W. P. Cook of Iva, S. C., and Mrs. E. S. Lev eret.te of Anderson, S, C., were the guests of Mrs. Fred Sullivan during fair week. —Miss Belle Dunbar of Beech Is land was among the visitors In the city yesterday. —Mr. Frank Doremus Is in Savan nah and will return tomorrow making the trip in his new auto. —Among the events of December will be tne debut of Miss Mary Harl son which will take place on December the third. —Mrs. James Boatwright, and little son, Gray, ar e visiting relatives in New York. —Mrs. B. S. Doolittle will return to her home in Spartanburg today, after a pleasant visit to her mother, Mrs. .1. D. McCarthy. —Mlrb Esther Boatwright will spend Thanksgiving Day with relatives in Macon, —Mr. Claude McCafferty of Atlanta Is In th e city. —Mrs. Katherine Clanton WHslger, who has been visiting In Atlanta Is expected home Wednesday. —Col. D. B. Dyer and Mr. T. W. Loyless have returned from Macon. —Friends of Mrs. J. E. Cothran, of Wllmlngtln, N. C., will be very glad to learn that she Is rapidly Im proving from a serious Illness that has delayed her visit to Augusta. —Mr. John Tobin is In Savannah today. -Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Denny are with Mrs. Wilkins at ‘‘Three Oaks” for several weeks. CHOICE OF FOUR COLORS BLACK, RED GREEN AND WINE. Ladies SI,OO pair Children 75c pair Your mail or phone orders will have prompt at tention. ■ Jno, P. Dili <sc Co. Q 24 Broad St, - - • Augusta, Ga. AIKEN PERSONAL NEWS AIKEN, S. C.—Mrs. Clinck Staubs of this city spent the day in Augusta Friday shopping. Mr. John Morris was in Aiken Sal urday on business. The stone front of Mr. J. R. Polia koff’s store is being repaired. Miss Annie Mae Bedenbaugh of Newberry is in the city visiting Mrs. W. M. Smoak. Hens were sold on the streets of Aiken Saturday at fiO cents apiece, Mr. Volley George has accepted a position with Mr. W. C. Hyer, as sales man. Mr. John Barton of Montmorenci has been appointed magistrate at Montmorenci, vice Mr. Hendrix, re signed. Mrs. G. L, Toole and her two daugh ters, Cleora and Lorenza, visited Au gusta Friday. Mr. E. P. nicks of Turner, S. C., has been visiting our city. Mr. Joe Posey and Miss Annie Seig ler attended the entertainment, at the Tltanian hall Tuesday night here. Misses Mae and Frankie Griffin of Robbins, S. C., are in the city visit ing Miss Emmie Thorp. Mrs. Joseph H. Harley and son of St. Joseph, Mich,, have arrived in the city for the winter. Mr. J. Howard Freu and Mrs. Al cetha of New Castle, Pa., are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Phillip J. Mc- Lean at the parsonage. Mr. G. K. Toole and family have moved from Pendleton street, to their new home on Park uven ue. Mr. Han Woodward, a student at. the Edgefield, S. C., Co-Educationol Inst 1 tute, Is visiting his parents for a few days, j Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Stephens and Miss Jeane Stephens of Pittsburg, Pa., have arrived In the cily and are stop ping at Mrs. DeMedicis for the soa son. Mr. L. H, Mathis of Charleston has accepted a position witli Hall's phar macy, as prescription clerk. Typhoid Fever can be Prevented— ls You Know How— and the “How” is in Pearson’s Magazine for December. The United States Army has found a positive prevention for typhoid fever. In Pearson’s Magazine for December James Creclman describes vividly the way the thing has been done; what means are employed to prevent one of the most dreadful and de structive diseases to man, and what the definite results have been. There were 400,000 cases of typhoid in the United States this year. 40,000 deaths resulted— and they might have been prevented. Don’t fail to read this story if you fear typhoid. It is more important to you than the North Pole, aeroplanes, or almost anything else in the world. , A glory ol bartered d*fg and wlgtful habits that will atlr the soul of aoy raal human being is in the same issue. Another story gives the cause of the tremendous increase in divorces. One marriage out of every twelve ends in divorce. The barbaric manner in which insane people are allowed to rot in almshouses is told by Dr Arthur P Herring. The real meaning ot the Cannon Congressional rules is explained. There is the life story of Senator Hughes of Colorado, and seven complfte fiction stories that have one common quality—they are all good. iPearsoiTs JL Magazine for December PAGE FIVE SI.OO Don’t forget to see our Felt Fur Trim med Slippers for La dies ond Children, with soft leather soles. dust the thing for presents. Work on the Shiloh school building is progressing tine and it will be one of the best school buildings in Aiken county when complete. The friends of Miss Ethel DeMedicis will be pained to learn mat she Is confined to her room by illness. Wall Paper New patterns just received. Some really beautiful ones and some very low priced. Let us quote you some figures on com pleted jobs by experienced work . men only. W. C. RHOADES & CO. 511 Jackson Street Phone 757