Sunday, February 1
The first Post Office for Chattanooga was established April 1837, when Chattanooga was known as Ross’s Landing. John P. Long was the first Postmaster, and served without compensation. He hired his own carriers to get the mail at Rossville, Ga., where it was first received and then carried to the “first citizens.” Since then, 19 men have served as Postmaster, with Mr. John E. Connor being the 19th. Free delivery was established September 1, 1883 and covered three and seven-eighths square miles. Mr. Long was appointed by President Martin Van Buren.
Monday, February 2
Gordon Wood has gone to Cuba for a stay of several months.
Miss Lady Ruth Whitaker of Florence, Ala., will come this week to visit Elizabeth Butler and, later, be the guest of Helen Blomeyer.
Tuesday, February 3
A large portrait of the Rev. J.W. Bachman was unveiled Monday in the lobby of the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Bachman is the Chaplain of Chattanooga, and his portrait is one of the few in the gallery to be connected in an important way with Chattanooga’s history.
Mr. Robert Jefferies of Norfolk, Va., will arrive Wednesday to visit his sister, Mrs. Raymond Wallace and Dr. Wallace.
Wednesday, February 4
One of the most notable and elaborate balls was given Tuesday night by Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Nottingham as a courtesy to their guests, Miss Mary Condon of Memphis and Miss Harriet Cunningham of Pennsylvania. The ball, held at the Patten Hotel, was a period costume affair. Over 200 guests were present.
Mrs. B.S. Wert left Tuesday for Marietta, Ga., to visit Mrs. T.H. Cheek and Mrs. Arthur Davenport. Mrs. Cheek is recovering from an illness.
Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Sadd and Miss Margaret Sadd will entertain with a dinner party in honor of Misses Condon and Cunningham, who are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Nottingham.
Thursday, February 5
W. B. Schwartz was elected president of the Retail Merchants Association Wednesday night at the annual dinner meeting at the Commercial Club. W.M. McClure was elected vice president and C.W. Loftin, treasurer.
Mrs. Childress and little grandson have returned to Sweetwater after a visit to Mrs. J.I. Carter.
Friday, February 6
Miss Edith Mae Bachtel and Mr. B.O. Crisman were married Tuesday evening at St. Elmo Methodist Church. They left for a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. On their return, they will reside in Highland Park.
Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Stapp announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Byrd Stapp, to Dr. George T. McCoy of Columbus, Ind. Miss Stapp is pastor’s assistant to Dr. J.C. Massee of the First Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio. The wedding will take place in Dayton, with Dr. Massee officiating.