Misc. News Items from the Atlanta Journal 22 Oct 1901 Fulton Co, GA Conclusive Evidence As to Nancy Hart THE ATLANTA JOURNAL, TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 22, 1901 PAGE 9 Conclusive Evidence As to Nancy Hart. The following letter to Mrs. Robert Emory Park from Miss Fanny L. Mitchell, of Athens, will be read with keen interest by all those interested in the question as to whether the redoubtable Nancy Hart were a veritable person or merely a mythical heroine: Dear Mrs. Park: Certainly, we will not give up Nancy Hart. The Revolutionary was ended in 1783, and my great-grandfather, William Mitchell, moved to Athens from Virginia in 1803. At that time Nancy Hart was living in Clarke county with one of her sons. Mr. Mitchell's youngest child, Rachel, afterwards Mrs. Hugh Neisler, was my grandmother. She often spoke to me of Nancy Hart, saying she had seen her several times, and that Nancy said she would have to move away, the country was getting so thickly settled. It does not seem possible that twenty years after the war, with Nancy living in their midst, that the people of this section would let the tales of Nancy's heroic deeds go uncontradicted, if they were false. My grandmother was told these tales, and she never heard them disputed. Does it not seem strange that the Georgia legislature would name a county after a woman who was a myth? Or if there was a woman bearing that name who never rendered any valuable service to the state? I am personally interested in this matter; for if there was no such person, I shall have to cut out several pages from my history. Sincerely, FANNY L. MITCHELL. Athens, Ga., Oct. 17. ------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 9 Southern Society News. NEWS FROM HARTWELL. HARTWELL, Oct. 22. - Colonel James W. Skelton was in Atlanta last week on professional business. Messrs. Asa G. Chandler, Sr., president of Witham cotton mill, of Hartwell, and Mr. W. S. Witham, one of Georgia's most prominent bankers, were in Hartwell last week on business, and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Asa G. Candler, Jr. The many friends of Miss Grace Benson will be delighted to learn that she has entirely recovered from her recent illness. Colonel and Mrs. James T. Magill are in Atlanta attending the Inter-State Fair. They were accompanied by Miss Zola Skelton. ------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 9 Southern Society News. NEWS FROM DUBLIN. DUBLIN, Oct. 22 - Miss Louise McPherson entertained at progressive hearts recently, bringing together a congenial party of young matrons and maids at the home of Miss Louis McPherson, on Quality Hill. The game was progressive hearts, Miss Dena Baun winning the prize, which she gracefully presented to the guest of honor and second winner, Miss Mariah Cassin, of Augusta. The house was beautifully decorated in cut flowers. Delicious punch was served in the reception hall. Miss McPherson made a charming hostess, as the family was ever been noted for their hospitality. After the game had been indulged in for two hours delicious refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by her charming sister, Miss Wynne McPherson, and Mill Estelle Burney. Among those present were Mrs. E. K. Bryan, Jr.,, Mrs. J. M. Prim, Mrs. J. B. Sanders, Mrs. John Adams, Mrs. Oscar McPherson, Miss Dollie Hooks, Miss Maggie Whitiker, Miss Dena Baum, Miss Cassin of Augusta; Miss Adlene Baum, Miss Estelle Burney, Miss Louise McPherson and Miss Wynne McPherson. OTHER DUBLIN NEWS. Miss Dollie Hooks entertained delightfully recently at the Hooks house, the evening proving indeed an enjoyable one. Miss Dena Baum entertained at a large party in honor of Miss Mariah Cassin. One of the largest afternoon enterainments given this season was that given by Miss Dena Baum in compliment to Miss Mariah Cassin, of Augusta. About 40 guests were invited. The games were progressive whist and caroms. Mrs. Frank Roberson succeeded in carrying off the prize for whist, while Miss Louise McPherson was the successful winner of the caroms prize. After the game delicious refreshments were served. The afternoon was an enjoyable one, all having pronounced Miss Baum a most charming hostess. Miss Etna Peacock has returned to Eastman, where she will remain until the school reopens here, when she will again resume her place as teacher. Mrs. M. J. Collins, of Winkler, Tex., is the guest of her brother, Mr. R. F. Mathis. Mr. James Freeman, traveling passenger agent of the Southern railway, visited Dublin last week. The Dublin public schools have again closed on account of scarlet fever. Miss Mariah Cassin, of Augusta, is receiving charming attentions as the guest of Miss Dena Baum. Colonel t. L. Griner visited Wilkinson county last week on legal business. Colonel P. L. Wade has returned from a business trip. Editor D. J. Thaxton, of The Jackson Record, visited Dublin recently. The Caroms club will hold a business meeting at the Hooks house Thursday afternoon. ------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 9 Southern Society News. NEWS FROM MARIETTA. MARIETTA, Oct. 22. - The Shakespeare club spent a pleasant afternoon recently at the home of Miss Lottie Lou Murray. Mountain parties are becoming quite popular in Marietta. Kennesaw resounds these days with the laughter of merry crowds in search of chestnuts and wild flowers. Miss Katie Brumby and Miss Virginia Stanley are getting up a play for the benefit of the Episcopal church. It will be five the first week in November and promises to be quite a success. The play is "A Rank Deception," and was written by Miss Lilli Huger Smith, of Charleston, S. C. The cast of characters are as follows: Mrs. Francis Charmington.......... Miss Cortelyou.......... Madelina Dering..........Miss Tresvant..........Dora Vandeveer.......... Miss Gibbes..........Reginal De Bluster..........Miss Birtie Freyer ..........George Washington Wheelshaft..........Mr. Sheldon Frederick Charmington..........Mr. Charlie Foster * * * * * * * The Marietta German club gave a german Thursday night at Black's hall. Mrs. Lewis Hoppe has returned from Raleigh, N.C. Miss Fannie Alden, who has been quite ill is improving. Miss Marian Hitt returned to Atlanta Wednesday. Miss Whiteside, of Chattanooga, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. Patton. Miss Lucy Leigh Brumby leaves the first of November to spend the winter in Albany. Mrs. Ryals, of Chattanooga, is visiting Mrs.. Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Newell, who have been visiting Boston, New York and Canada have returned home. Misses Sallie and Hattie Camp and Miss Annie Maxie Field are expected home this week from the Pan American exposition. 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