Saturday, February 22
Col. and Mrs. W.D. Spears announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Marguerite, to Samuel J. McAllester. The wedding is set for Easter time. Miss Spears is an attractive and popular young belle. Mr. McAllester is a well-known young lawyer.
Mrs. Newton Logan entertained in honor of Mrs. T.T. Crawford of Bernardsville, N.J., and Mrs. Colonel Gatewood of Mount Sterling, Ky., with an informal tea at her home on Oak Street. Guests were school girlfriends of the honorees.
Sunday, February 23
Through a steady rain, the “hikers” in the Suffragette Army arrived in Bellaire, Md., under the leadership of “Gen.” Rosalee Jones and “Col.” Ida Craft. They are on their way to Washington, D.C. to appear in the Washington celebration. They started their hike in New York.
The Fourth Annual Convention of shoe men will be held here at the Patten Hotel. Elaborate arrangements are being made for the three-day program. The local group working with William B. Schwartz, president of the retail dealers, are J.D. Kelso, Will Griffith, Walter R. Neal, R.R. Wilkinson and Leo Rosenbloom. General association officers here are Allen Meadors, president, Nashville; J.D. Collins, treasurer, Birmingham; W.S. Byck, board chairman, Atlanta; and Thos. W. Sharon, secretary, Memphis.
An outstanding social event was the Washington Tea given by the ladies of the D.A.R. at the beautiful home of Mrs. H. Clay Evans on East Terrace. The Chickamauga chapter has a celebration each year. Mrs. H.S. Chamberlain is Regent. All appointments were carried out in colonial style.
Monday, February 24
Yesterday, Crawford M. Varnell, age 25, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. W.T. Davis, on Union Ave. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Varnell of Tyner and a very popular young man. His brothers are Walter, Slater and Chester Varnell. His other sister is Mrs. George Walker of Daisy.
Miss Margaret Dunlap, head librarian of the City Library, announces the establishment of five branches over the county, which will form the nucleus for permanent centers. They will be in Hixson, Lookout Mountain, Soddy, Sale Creek and Tyner.
Mrs. Emma Belle Miles will have a poem, “The Shadow of Victory,” in the April number of “Nautilus.”
Tuesday, February 25
I.C. Mansfield, one of Chattanooga’s outstanding citizens and businessmen, died Monday. Dr. J. W. Bachman will officiate at the funeral today. Mr. Mansfield is survived by his wife, a daughter, Miss Lila, and a son, Lucius.
Strang Nicklin scored in his concert at the Albert Theater. His voice was in fine shape and his attractive accompanist, Miss Germaine Schmitzer, proved to be a talented and remarkable pianist. They were greeted by a large and appreciative audience.
Wednesday, February 26
Major J.H. Warner, commissioner, has compiled an intensely interesting paper titled “History of the Old Citizens Cemetery.” Confusion and disorder were found in the old burying ground and, due to the sacredness and historical interest in the cemetery, Com. Warner is anxious to get the place cleared and under proper supervision.
Over 250 young men organized a local Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans at a meeting held Tuesday night at the Chamber of Commerce. General Nathan B. Forrest made an enthusiastic talk. Officers chosen were: Commandant, Mayor T.C. Thompson; Adjutant, Earl Wester; Treasurer, John Chambliss. The Credential Committee is composed of J.B. French, Earl N. Wester and E.E. Brown. They are seeking 1,000 members before May 1 to be ready for the Confederate Reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Preston will leave Sunday for Washington, D.C. to attend the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson as President of the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Preston will go to New York before returning to Chattanooga.
Thursday, February 27
A conference has been arranged by the legislative delegates from Hamilton County with Senator Underwood and Rep. Duncan, both of James County, to encourage the sentiment for the annexation of James County to Hamilton County. Hamilton would make 785 square miles, and with development would be one of the most important counties in Tennessee.
Mrs. T.H. McCallie and Mrs. Sam Devine and family are expected home from a several weeks’ stay in Florida.
Friday, February 28
Mrs. A.S. Caldwell left Thursday for a visit with her daughter, Eugenia, a student at Belmont in Nashville.
Mrs. Hugh Powell entertained with a luncheon for Mrs. T.T. Crawford of Bernardsville, N.J., guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Fletcher.
Deepest mystery surrounds the one absorbing topic in basketball circles, “Will They Dance?” The game will be played Saturday night between City High and McCallie at the Armory. As school authorities have objected to the “Bunny Hug” and “Black Bottom” type of dancing, it will be interesting to see what will really happen.