Saturday, October 26
The announcement by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Carothers of the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Marian, to Frank Buckingham Quackenboss will be received with great interest by the many friends of this popular couple. The wedding will take place in November.
Two of the South’s best “Elevens” meet in Chattanooga today after a period of six years. The game between the Sewanee Tigers and Tennessee Vols will be at Chamberlain Field. Jenks Gillem is captain of the Tigers and “Slick” Fonde is captain of the Vols. Ted Coy, famous Yale athlete, will referee. Coach Harris of the Tigers is confident of victory for his team. One of his best and scintillating players is quarterback Tolley, former McCallie star. Coach Clevenger of Tennessee is equally confident his team will win.
Sunday, October 27
The Fraternal Order of Deers, a Chattanooga organization, was launched last week with J.W. Casper as president, Deaderick Moon as attorney, J.A. Cobb as Supreme Secretary, George W. Chamlee and W.V. Turley as members of the Board of Directors and Dr. D.C. Morris as treasurer. The lodge was organized at a recent meeting of 100 men in the Read House.
Mrs. John Campbell of Jasper announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Lena Katherine, to Alan Scott Kelly of South Pittsburg. The wedding will be in November at Hillcrest, the country home of the bride. Miss Campbell is a member of one of Marion County’s most prominent and representative families.
Irving Reilly, Jr., of Georgia Tech is visiting his parents in Highland Park. He came to attend the football game.
Monday, October 28
Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Ruoff announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Alma, to Otto R. Burnett. The wedding will take place in early November.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Addis have moved into the Holtzclaw Apartments on Vine Street.
Tuesday, October 29
In an effort to have a picture of every Chattanooga mayor on the walls of City Hall, it is urged that the 14 pictures not there be found and sent to the gallery. Some of the pictures needed are: James Berry, 1840; Dr. Beriah Frazier, 1841; John T. Wilder, 1851; Henry Massengale, 1843. Nameplates and dates will be placed on each picture.
Many of the Eastern critics single out Stephen Yerkes, former Chattanooga shortstop, as the real hero of the recent World Series. His spectacular batting and fielding helped in every victory, and it is felt he was not given due credit for his outstanding playing.
Wednesday, October 30
Miss Nancy Jones of Sweetwater is the guest of Mrs. W.D. Gilman in the Hall Apartments.
Great preparations are being made by the local committee for the reception for ex-Gov. McMillin, who will speak at the Auditorium in his campaign for governor. The Honorable Thomas R. Preston will introduce Gov. McMillin. While in Chattanooga, he will stay at Read House.
Thursday, October 31
Vice-president James S. Sherman died at his home in Utica, N.Y., today. His death, while expected because of his recent critical illness, caused great sorrow in Washington. President Taft, who was attending a banquet when he received the news, urged all festivities to cease at once. Vice-president Sherman was the fifth vice-president to die in office.
Misses Jessal Holtzclaw and Sarah Holtzclaw entertained with an afternoon tea at their home on East Eighth Street in honor of their guest, Miss Mary Blacklidge of Kokomo, Ind.
T. J. Littleton of Kingston, Tenn., was the weekend guest of his son, Jesse Littleton, on Lookout Mountain. He celebrated his 82nd birthday on Tuesday.