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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1915 ■ -i SI.OO PER DAY $5.00 PER WEEK Mathis House I wish to announce to my friends and the public generally that on and after February Ist., I will again assume the mancgement of the MATHIS HOUSE on the corner of Lamar and Prince Sts. My rates are as reasonable as sendee will permit, and I will appreciate youi patronage. Mrs. J. B. Mathis TELEPHONE NO. 133 Society Mrs. H. B. Allen, Society Editor ■♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦'H. B. Allen. Y MRS. HENRY B. ALLEN ♦ v NEW SOCIETY EDITOR ♦ Os interest in social circles generally ■will be the announcement that Mrs. Henry B. Allen has kindly consented to assume the duties of society editor of the Times-Recorder, beginning with this date. Mrs. Allen’s wide popularity in local social circles, com bined with her rare ability as a chron icler of social events, insures excellent service in her field of endeavor. * * * MRS LANIER ENTERTAINS On Tuesday afternoon in her love ly apartments on College street, Mrs. Henry Lanier entertained for her guest, Mrs. Adolph LeGoste, of New York. Auction was played at four ta bles. and the house was beautifully decorated with palms, carnations and narcissi. The prize, a lovely bunch of carnations and ferns, was won by Mrs. Joseph McCreary, of Atlanta, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Har rold. A dainty embroidered towel was presented to the guest of honor. Those present were Mrs. Emmet Mc- Nulty, Mrs. Frank Harrold, Mrs. Ed win Sheffield, Mrs: Clarence White, Mrs. McCreary, of Atlanta: Mrs. I. J. Kalmon, Mrs. Elrod, of Lumpkin; Mrs. W. J. Josey, Mrs. Reid, of LaGrange; Mrs. Crawford Wheatley, Mrs. John Holmes, of Macon; Mrs. Barlow Coun cil, Mrs. Taylor Lewis, Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mrs. Clarence Niles and Mrs. «*■ Springtime will soon be here, you •ill be buying beautiful spring suits, lats, gloves, etc., but if you neglect Ihe care of ycur hair, complexion and flails, you’ll be disappointed with your Appearance, for fine toggery only brings out the defects. Avoid this by seeing Mrs. Widener without delay and banish all your fa cial and scalp troubles. Telephone 801 &.- a free consultation or an appointment. MRS. WINIFRED WIDENER Fucta! and Scab Specialist, Awericus. Ga. MRS. TAYLOR LEWIS HOSTESS Mrs. Taylor Lewis entertained in formally on Monday evening for Mrs. LaGoste, of New York, Mrs. Henry Lanier’s guest. Flowers were banked on the mantels, and the occasion was a delightful one for Mrs. Lewis’ guests. Mrs. John Holmes, of Macon, Mrs. W. A. Dodson’s visitor, won the prize a pack of cards. A lovely towel was presented Mrs. LaGoste. Those enjoying Mrs. Lewis’ hospi tality were Mr. and Mrs. Henry La nier and Mrs. LaGoste, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dodson, Mrs. John Holmes. Misses Mattie Lewis Dodson and Fleta Holmes, Mrs. W. J. Jossey, Mrs. Reid, Miss Martha Wheatley, Walter Page ad T. R. Marshall. * * • MRS. I. J. KALMON ENTERTAINS Mrs. I. J. Kalmo entertained this morning for her sister, Mrs. Blanche Elrod, of Lumpkin, and for Mrs. LoGoste, who is visiting Mrs. Henry Lanier. * * * MATRONS’ CLUB WITH MRS. HARROLD Mrs. Frank Harrold will entertain the Matrons’ Club this afternoon at her home on College street. * * * AUCTION CLUB. Mrs. H. B. Allen entertained with three tables of auction on Wednesday afternoon at her home on Taylor street. Quantities of yellow flowers, delightful harbingers of spring, were used about the rooms. The prize, a towel, was won by Mrs. Barlow Coun cil, and handkerchiefs were given the three visitors present, Mrs. LaGoste, Mrs. McCreary and Mrs. Elrod. Present were Mrs. W. A. Dodson, Mrs. Crawford Wheatley, Mrs. J. A. Hixon, Mrs. Emmet McNulty, Mrs. Bar- | -THE- | • Ayashery | % NATIVE AND WESTERN MEATS, FANG! AND GREEN f I .... GROCERIES ... . 1 • SPECUI IflH HiriAV, Ftß. I2lh. HIS-811 CASH mu • m IRISH POTATOES • : 29c PER PECK • • Regular price 40c • W. A. AYABH, Proprietor | J 14 PHONES 89 • THOSE WHO COME AND GO Americus The Mecca For I ————Those Seeking Pleasure, * Health and Business. If jour watch don't keep correct time see S. A. Daniels, the Jeweler, advt. Fine Oysters, breaift and trout to day and tomorrow, at Sherlock & Co. advt-11-lt Mrs. C. C. Womack and little daugh ter, Miss Helen, have returned to their home in DeSoto, after a short visit to Americus. Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Bagley, of De- Soto, were visitors to the city yes terday. Miss Maude Sherlock has gone to Chicago, and will spend some time pleasantly with friends in the great metropolis of the West. ' If you want the best Coal, try a ton! of CLIMAX or JELLI-CO COAL. Guar- j anteed to give satisfaction. Prompt j delivery assured. Americus Ice & Coal Cor’p. Phone 559. adet low Council, Mrs. Frank Harrold, Mrs. Joseph McCreary, Mrs. I. J. Kalmon, Mrs. Dudley Gatewood, Mrs. Blanche Elrod, Mrs. Taylor Lewis, Mrs. Henry Lanier, Mrs. LaGoste. * • » BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Myrtle Poole was at home to sixteen of her friends on Wednesday afternoon, the occasion being in cele- j bration of her tenth birthday. The young hostess received many lovely gifts and a delightful afternoon was spent by her guests. A delicious sweet course was served, consisting of fruit compote, with whipped cream. The cakes were iced in pink, and the fav ors were Japanese bags of candy. Those present were Georgia Lump kin, Mary Frances Evans, Lucy Lane. Louise Dudley, Catherine Turner, Ma ry Earle Allen, Janie Murray, Mary Griffin, Stella Mathis, Mildred War lick, Elizabeth Sheffield, Katherine Davis, Elmer Poole and Myrtle Poole. * * • MISS GRIFFIN CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY Yesterday afternoon Miss Nellie Griffin celebrated her 14th birthday at her home on Brown street by giving a delightful party to a large number of her young friends. An enjovable ev ening was spent by the happy crowd of younger Americus and at a late hour they left, wishing their charm ing hostess many happy returns of the day. Things were enlivened with games and contests. All entered into there with interest and pleasure. Miss Mary Alice Lingo was the prize winner in the girls’ contests and Charles Lanier was awarded the boys’ prize. After the games refreshments were served. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the Griffin home were Mary Will Harvey, Marjorie Brown, Lon Carter, Georgia Mayo, Erma Cannon, Lottie Chapman, Eunice Royal, Rosa May Stevens, Mary Alice Lingo, Mary Sue Chambliss, Clara Glover, Mary Slap pey, Nellie Griffin, Mary Griffin, Henry Clay, Charles Lanier, Henry Allen, Robert Monahan, Otis Physioc, Louis Hansford Will Green Turpin, Prather Henderson, Arnold MeGillis, Frank Chappell and George Riley. .THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER If yon need Glasses I can tit you. Bell, the Jeweler. advt Col. G torge R. Ellis returned this moiTirig in m New York, where he ha* been during several days upon busi ness of importance. The many friends of Miss Louise Sieg, who a week ago was operated upon for appendicitis at the Americus Hospital, are pleased to learn of her rapid convalescence. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Ford are now “at home” at the residence of Dr. S. H. McKee, on Brown street, where they removed recently. Mrs. Nat LeMaster ad little daugh ter, Mildred, left today to spend some time with relatives in Augusta and in j Denmark, S. C. i I Mrs. S. E. Creighton returned to At lanta today after a visit to relatives in Americus. Miss Mattie Lewis Dodson and guest Miss Fleta Holmes, of Macon, will go Saturday to Atlanta, and later Miss Dodson will be Miss Holmes guest In Macon. i Mr. and Mrs. Wililam W. Hooks, of I Cobb, Ga., were guests of Mrs. Lula Burkhalter while visitors in Americus today. Dr. J. R. Statham has returned from a business trip to Baltimore and Washington. j Mr. Robert Davenport, formerly of . Americus, but now one of Webster’s successful planters, is in the city to day. Mr. and Mrs. Wells Bacon, of Plains, were visitors here today, the guests of friends. i M. J. HaHaday, of Newton, Ala., is a visitor in the city, where he arrived this morning. / Mrs. Allie Hayes Richardson came up this morning from Albany to par ticipate in the exercises of her pupils in expression at the Bell studio to night. MONEY TO LEND. We are in position to obtain money on farm lands in Sumter county promptly at reasonable rates. If you j desire a loan call on or write us. JAMES A. & JOHN A. FORT, advt-28-lm Planters Bank Building Manager and Owner, Coburn’s Min strels. Opera House Showing Famous Player films 4 Piece A Orchestra Hr Continuous show each day from 2 to 10:30 p.m. PRICES ALWAYS 5c AND 10c Robert E. ]N.cAfee,3Vlgr. S2dFREEjI TO VEGETABLE GROWERS • Realizing the importance of raising everything J at home means money in all of our pockets. Below • is a list of prizes we will give to the various custo- J mers who buy garden seed from us. • For the first half gallon of Irish Potatoes, size of a Cjl hen egg or larger ijlliUU 2 For the first half gallon of I Kfl 0 Snap Beans - I«tlU # For the first half gallon of English t j£fl 0 Peas I.UU 0 For the first solid head of Cabbage, | Cfl © weighing two pounds - I.UU For the first dozen i fin 0 Radishes I.UU 0 For the three nicest head of 1 flfl © Lotuce I.UU 2 For the first three pound : of f flfl 0 Squash I.UU 0 For the first halt dozen of Cucumbers I.UU ® For the first tnree 1 flfl 0 Cantaloupes I.UU 0 For the first ripe | flfl Watermelon I*UU © For the largest Watermelon of any \ariety during the HCO 0 season L..UU 0 For the three largest Beets by I Kfl August Ist I.UU For the four largest Tomatoes bj f flfl 0 July lbth I.UU 0 For the three largest Turnips by 1011 a July Ist I*UU For the first half peck of I JIQ 0 Butterbeans I.UU 0 For lhe three largest Onions I.UU • O The requirements to become a contestant are as fol- © lows It will be necessary that you register with us at the ® time you buy your seed, stating the kind of seed you are 0 buying. We will keep a record of all contestants. It is not © necessary that you specify any particular vegetable upon ® which you mean to contest for. You are at liberty to se- 0 lect either one, or all of the above mentioned vegetables © and if you are successful, we will gladly award you the prize J in as many as you win out on. Out ot the sixteen above 0 named, you can cert duly win one or more. You cannot © lose anyway. We beg to advise that we are still handling ® Buist’s Garden S ed that “Succeed,” and if you plant them 0 you are sure to succeed. HOWELL’S PHARMACY: 410 LAMAR ST. THE PENSLAR STORE AMERICUS, GA. 0 9090000Q0000®£000$0®®®©©©'6®®©® ©OOOOOOOO “The Brute”! hi 4 Reels, Featuring Malcomb Williams PAGE FIVE