Saturday, November 9
The city was stunned by the finding of the body of William W. Williams at the tomb of J.W. Johnson in Forrest Hills. A brother of G. Victor Williams, he was only 21, a graduate of Chattanooga High School, and a popular young man. He had been in serious ill health and had just returned from the west.
Lawrence Robertson, Clerk and Master of Marion County, left for his home in Jasper on Friday after spending several days in Chattanooga on business.
Sunday, November 10
Dr. and Mrs. G.M. McGhee have just celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Dr. McGhee has been a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. A formal reception in their honor was held at their home in East Chattanooga.
Chattanooga is honored to have Capt. R.P. Hobson, soldier and statesman, visiting. He will speak at the first of a series of YMCA meetings at the City Auditorium. John A. Patten, president of the YMCA, is expecting a large crowd to hear Capt. Hobson, who will speak on the subject “The Great Destroyer” at 3:00 this afternoon.
Monday, November 11
Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Whaley and Miss Elizabeth Lee will remain at their home on Lookout Mountain this winter.
Chattanooga will have a busy week in the theatres. The Lyric has five bright nights, starting Tuesday with “The Common Law,” starring Miss Marian Hutchins. Wednesday, “The Pink Lady,” an exciting show having successful runs in Europe and America, opens. Olga DeBaugh is the star. Thursday, “Louisiana Lou,” a delightful musical comedy starring Cecilia Novaslo, premieres. Friday, “Miss Nobody from Starland,” another successful musical revue with Olive Vail, debuts. And, finishing the week will be “Happy Hooligan and Gloomy Gus,” produced by Gus Hill starring Danny Simons.
Tuesday, November 12
Mrs. Roy Jackson and children will come from Lookout Mountain this week to spend a few days with Mrs. George D. Lancaster on Fort Wood.
Col. Baxter Smith, secretary of the Chickamauga Park Commission, addressed the A.P. Stewart Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at Read House. He spoke of a tree at the Dyer House in Chickamauga Park where General Hood was wounded so severely, he died. The Chapter voted to plant a tree in that place with fitting ceremonies. Mrs. J.S. Hunt was appointed chairman for arrangements by Mrs. W.T. Tyler, president.
Wednesday, November 13
At a brilliant debut party Tuesday night, Miss Helen Kline, a very popular young girl, was presented, dressed in a beautiful imported Parisian model. Receiving with her mother, Mrs. Kline, were Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Latimore, Mrs. J.R. Powell and Mrs. D.L. Snodgrass. About 300 guests were invited.
Mesdames Will Carswell and Tom Colburn entertained with an informal tea in honor of Mrs. Rufus Carswell of New Orleans at the English Tea Room Tuesday.
Mrs. L.S. Jackson and daughter, Marguerite, are visiting relatives in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, November 14
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Peeples, Mr. and Mrs. Lanier Peeples, Dr. and Mrs. Paul DeWitt, Messrs. Julian Peeples and Julian Cooley of Nashville, and Mrs. J.M. Nix of San Antonio, Texas, will arrive within the next few days to attend the wedding of Miss Katherine Lanier and Gaither Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Simon Golibart, Jr., will return from their wedding trip this week and spend a few days in Chattanooga before going to their home in Whiteside.
Friday, November 15
Miss Nell Dobbs and Ernest Thurman were married Thursday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dobbs on Rossville Boulevard. Dr. Ira M. Boswell of the First Christian Church officiated. Following a reception, the young couple left for a Southern wedding trip.
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Finlay will move into their new home on Fort Wood next week.
Mrs. P.S. Beebe of Columbus, Ohio, will remain the guest of her mother, Mrs. M.R. Frater, until December 1.