About Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 19, 1924)
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 19, 1924 jgfrß Oft qCX WEDDING PLANS OF SHEF- | FEILD OF CORDIAL INTEREST; The Wedding plans of Miss Eliza beth Sheffield and Mr. Charles Frank Lanier, both of Americus, is < f cordial interest in Americus and throughout the state, where they are well known and prominent. The marriage will be solemnized Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock at the home of the bribe’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sheffield, on Brown street. The vows will be received by Rev. John M. Outler, pastor of the First Methodist church, in th e presence of a large group of relatives and friends. Miss Shef field will be given in marriage by her father. maid of honor, and the brides- Miss Georgia Lumpkin will act maids will be Misg Isabel Beasley, of Montgomery, Ala., and Miss Mar garet Bell, of Atlanta. Mrs. Ru dolph Wright, of Moultrie, sister of the bride-eject, will be matron of honor. The little flower girls will be Helen Sheffield, youngest sister of Miss Sheffield, and Jane Luthey, a niece of the groom and the daughter of Mrs. Kenneth Luthey. Mr. Lanier will have as best man his brother, Mr. Rollis Lanier, 4>f Albany. The groomsmen will be Mr. Frank Harrold, of Atlanta; Mr. Larrabee Hand, of Pelham; Mr. Comer Howell, of Macon, and Mr. Frank Sheffield, Jr., of Americus. CATARRH Catarrh is a Local disease greatly in fluenced by Constitutional conditions. HALL’S CATARRH MEDICINE con sists of an Ointment which gives Quick Relief by local application, and the Internal. Medicine, a Tonic, which acts through the Blood on the Muepus Sur faces and assists in ridding you? System of Catarrh. Sold by druggists for over 40 Years. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, JJ. 666 is a Precsription prepared for Colds, Fever and GrSpce It is the most speedy rcmeuy we know, Preventing Pneumonia VMW"Ol?a=K®aiß> Il M;) '•rT'V t. fe- - Jiff ts iBOSIiBS oJnother Reason 'Whij The Buick valve-in-head engine . has been recognized for more than ’ Buick Fundamentals twenty years as the most cccnom- Lo A n fi t r h m at a S d a S s bu h iit o a r(! un n ;: ical and efficient power’plant, formly good car of economical . price and operation. With its reauced wa,terjacKetr ’ 2 a chassis so designed and space; more heat is retained coordinated that it performs r S£&^ cient,y under a " the cylinders and more power il 3 A wide variety of body tllC'lCforC QC7IOr2.tFCCI. types that meet all individual requirements and establish a Standard of quality and style. f a better airtoasobi’oscri' •i Buick Authorized rvrvire T fl fl *1 I aT out the Buick VvT d due dth .- W.G. Turpin & Co. Phone 173 Americus, Ga. E. Lamar St. When better automobiles are built. Buick will build them CHEAP MONEY ON FARMS $2,000,000.00. Two Million Dol!i.'» to lend on good farms, well improved, at 5 1-2% interest, tlie borrower having the privilege of making payments on the principal at any interest period, stopping the interest on such payments. Also, we have large sums to lend at 6%, 6 1-2% and 7 per cent. Loans can be closed as soon as abstrasts of titles can be made. Our contract is as good as the best and you lo not have to wait. See us for we car save you money. Loans made on choice city property. Write us or see G. R. Ellis or G. C. Webb in charge of our Homt Office, at Americus. EMPIRE LOAN & TRUST COMPANY Americtu, Ga. TOILET SETS In D’jer Kiss, Mary Garden and Many Other Lines NATHAN MURRAY Druggist 120 W. Forsyth St. Phone 79 Mis. Herbert Blakeslee, of At lanta, will render the wedding mu sic. Following the ceremony a bril liant reception will be held ip the handsome Sheffield home, with a j bride’s table arranged in the din-I ing room at which will be seated i the bride’s attendants and the fam ily of Miss Sheffield and Mr. La nier. Miss Hulet K’umber and Miss Sara Oliver will serve, at the bride’s table, while at the recep tion will serve Jean Curtis, Flor ence Fort, Cordelia Hooks, Chloe Davenport, Virginia Davenport, Martha English, Elizabeth Andrews, Harriet Rylander, Mifiy Harris, Margery Cargill and Martha Dun ean. A wedding journey will include a stay of several weeks in Florida, during which all the beautiful ! points of that state will he visited. Miss Sheffield, who is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John West Sheffield, is one of the most attractive and* charming young wo men in Americus society. She is a beauty of the blonde type, possess inp atrician features of exquisite loveliness an inheritance from hgr mother, who was Miss Mary .Haw kins and a noted beauty of this section. She also inherits promin i ence on both sides of her family, ; her iate paternal grandfather hav- I ing been Mr. J. W. Sheffield, pi : mieer financier of this city and j founder of the Bank of Commerce i and the Sheffield -company. From her maternal grandfather, the late Col: Eugene A. Hawkins, she inherit ed splendid mental attainment, he having been-one of the most prom inent lawyers of the state as well as closely identified with the political making of Americus. ■ She received her education at l Hollins, Institute, where she was a popular member of the student body and faculty as well ‘as the ex clusive societies of the college. Her popularity at the preparatory schools of Americus has been unsur passed by any member of the stu dent body since the inauguration of : the schools. - 1 Since graduation she has been widely popular in the social circles o the community. Splendid service ii», evfejf* brunch of civic, social and-U'relftjious • Stove- ■ ments. x The wedding of Miss Sheffield and Mr. Lanier will unite two of the most prominent families of the | state, and the makfhg of their i home here insures a continuance of their already worth while service in community life. Mr. Lanier is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lanier, of Americus, and ■a graduate of Americus High school [After graduating here he completed i his education at the University at Athens, also taking a course at the University of Virginia, where he dis tinguished himself in various studies. He is vice-president* of the Amer icus Grocery company one of the largest wholesale concerns in Southwest Georgia, being associated his father in the conduct of that business. He is a junior member of the Rotary club of Americus and among the leading young business men here. * * * 200 LADIES ENJOY ELKS BARBECUE The barbecue served Friday night [; in the Elks club rooms was attended by two hundred ladies and Elks the occasion .being most delightfully. A program was presented, in , eluding speaking, music and ad dresses. The guests were received , by a committee of Elks. The ad . dress of welcome was made by . Exalted Ruler C. F. Marshall, in s which he expressed appreciation for . the splendid response to the invita tion extended to the ladies on the . celebration of Ladies night. He . also stated that the occasion was I one of the first of a series that the , Eiks hoped to give, perhaps onccl , each month, and that the Organiza , tion would be benefited by the co operation of the ladies in attending. , A quartet composed of K. C. . Beavers , James Davenport, Weiher Smith and R. I'. Stackhouse, Jr., was ecored several times. Robert Hawkins, and Dan Chap ■pell talked.on the betterment of the order, told of plans for the future and invited the guests to come ofen and enter into the social element of . .he organization. A barbecue, prepared by one of .he best ’cue cooks in the community was served, with coffee, pickles and tomatoes. Following the serving a radio con cert was enjoyed. ‘ofi? ;KS ; ■ -*h’< «! <1 - ' ®w|B ■|| Wflll I arTfarja ’ tMf bIO TF 62 & w IB 0 Uh /Bl iSI W A Sale for Men Monday & 7uesday ...h' vacSw One Lot Q|C? Shirts at - - - -1 - Formerly Sold at $1.50 Cpme in and make your selections from these early. They are real bargains and you'll profit. One Lot $ 1 <2l Cf Shirts at - - - . Formerly Sold at $2.25 to $3.00 In this lot you’ll find some surprises. Here’s an opportunity to replenish your supply. ,’a£l 11 £..eOx. its One Lot $O QQ Shirts at - " -W- k:- Formerly Sold at $3.50 and $4.00 These consist of neck-.band, as well as collar- atteched and collars to match. If you are wise, you’ll purchase a number of these. ' COHEN’S THE SATISFACTORY STORE. Lamar Street Americus, Ga. THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER CONCERT OF ORCHESTRA SUNDAY AFTERNOON The Americus Symphony orcheV- p ifa will give their second program [ Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock in [ the Rylander theater, when the i public is cordially invited to be ' present. A pleasing program has been ar ranged, with quartet by K. C. Beav ers, James Davenport, ___ Welbur Smith and R. P. Stackhouse, Jr. No charges will be made, and an after non of god music is promised the public. ♦ * # MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO MEET MONDAY The Woman’s Missionary Society of Lee Street church will meet Mon day afternoon at 3 o’clock at the church at which time a program of educational matters will be render ed. All members are urged to be ■ present. SAVINGS IN SOUTH SHOW BIG GAINS ATLANTA, Jan. 18.—Ahe South- erners becoming more thrifty? This question is being asked in Atlanta . appropos of Thrift week which is 1 to be observed from the 17th to the • 23rd throughout the country. Im the flush times following the - World War the answer was “no” -‘Four years of ups and downs in [ prosperity seem to have brought . with them another story of the hab i its of the people in squandering or i taking care of their money. The latest reports received by At . lanta bankers from the savings > banks of the country show total de- > posits of over 17 billions, or 47 per ; cent of the total deposits in all . banks. I . TROUBLE What is your chief annoyance at . present? Be glad you’re not Mrs; , I Elsie -Silva, widow’, in Boston,' • [ Christmas Day, drowsy after a big ;; dinner, she yawnedand her jaw j snapped out of place. A doctor flx !ed her up. But the same thing hap pened again, five times. Every time ■ she’d yawn, the jaw would dislocate. I As this is written Elsie has gone to ’ [ a hosital to see if she can get per- [ manent repairs. She’ll cei taiinly have something to talk about, for the rest of her life. What a pity, this malady couldn’t be extended and applied to political orators to take effect as soon as they onened their mouths. 1 REVERSES i i miTUDE TOW ' wjw Acting at Request of Secretary Hughes, Texas Governor Will Permit Movement GOV'T. RESPONSIBLE Permission Given C’bregcn ! Forces Only After Washing ton Assumed Responsibility AUSTIN, Texas, January 19. — • Acting Governor Davidson today ■ acquiesced in the reequest of Presi dent Obregon of Mexico, for per mission to transport troops across Texas soil, revising his decision of j Friday at the urgent request of Secretary of State Hughes. .. 4-.. XTT....U: 4. Ik,. s In a telegram to Washington the t acting governor said 2,000 Mexi . can federal troops would be permit , ted to enter Texas at El Paso, only provided the American government ; assumed all responsibility for any , damages resulting. WILL REPEAT ADDRESS ON URGENT REQUEST In response to the request of a number of individuals it is an . nounced that the Rev. Richard F. . Simpson, pastor of the Presbyte • rian church, will repeat an address [ given several monhts ago Sunday evening at 7 o’clock. The subject of this address is “Evolution of the Bible.’’ In view of the recent agitation of this and similar questions as re ported iu the public press and the constantly recurring expression of lifference between two church par ■ ties, Modernists and Fundamental ists, the repetition of this discourse s regarded as timely. The pastor and people of the Presbyterian church have issued a cordial invitation to all of th e pub lic generally who may be interest -1 ed in this subject to attend this sei vice and hear this address. News from Scotland is bad. Lead ing Surrey banker wants divorce. Perhaps she lost a penny. (IMDAOEiW ) WANTED LOANS, LOANS LOANS, LOANS—Having a di : rect connection ana nlenty ol ; money at the lowest possible inter- ■ est rate. I can save you money on ■ city loans and farm loans. H. O. JONES. 14-ts MONEY! MONEY—Plenty money t<> loan; good company; good rates and terms. W. T. Lane & Son. 6-ts LOANS on farm lands and city property. Low interest rate. Loans promptly closed. See S. R. Heys or H. B. Williams. Phones 48 or 52. ROOMS FOR RENT—Phone 402. —ll-ts PHONE 117—JOHN W. SHIVER for SCREENS, for home er of fice. 27-ts FCftt RENT Three unfurnished rooms; close in. Telephone 607 [ 31tf THERE is only one GAFE the SAVOY, famous for its food and neatness. FOR SALE—Gas range, cheap. For est St. Phone 497.—17-3 t FOR SALE—Choice Veal today. Tender Beef Roast, 15c lb. FOR SALE—Two milk cows; 1 horse; 1 one-horse wagon. H. W. Suggs, 509 West Church St.—l7-4t There was a tremendous fruit crop for 1923. We tell you because prices forgot to mention it. FARM LOAN MONEY plentiful at cheap interest rate and on easy terms. W. W. Dykes. 9-ts. j (FOR SALE—Four-burner oil stove, used 2 months. Phone 361 -19-It FOR RENT Three rooms, pri vate hath, hall, garage and coal house; close in. Phone 850 or see ». E. Turner.—l9-tf. SALESMEN make real incomes selling our line to members of lubs and fraternal societies. No competition or sales-resistance. üblic Speakers Society, Miami, Fla.—l9-lt WANT TO REAR from owner hav ig farm for sale; giv e particulars nd" lowest price. John J. Black, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.—l9-lt | MEN WANTED to qualify as Fire men, Brakemen; also colored leeping car and train porters. Ex >ei ience unnecessary. Jransporta ion furnished. T. McCaffrey, Supt., it. Louis—l9-lt WANTED—To thank the party who took tire from car, at 112 W. Church street yesterday, for leav ing the car. May the tire give you the best of service. —l9-lt GOLDEN BUFF ORPINGTONS', eggs from my Grand Champion winners, an Egg-a-Day- strain; beau tiful pens mated; price per set ting $2, $5, $lO. Phone 2502. Mrs. Ed Morgan. l9-lt DINNER SETS We have 100-piece Haviland Dinner Sets at $50.00 each. This s the first time you have been able to get Haviland China at this price. We will be glad to show you these sets at any time. THOMAS L. BELL’ FARM LOANS CHEAP MONEY! EASY TERMS NO COMMISSION Through our connection with The Atlanta Joint Stock Land Bank we offer farmers 6 per cent money f° r 33 years on the amortization basis— NO COM- MiSoION—-with privilege of paying all or any por tion after five years. Cheapest and best plan ever offered the farmer. QUICK SERVICE. Americus Abstract and Loan Co. R. L. Maynard, President RADIO—RADIO—RADIO Let us install one in your home today. What is home without Radio. Hear what is going on in the world. | CHAPPELL MACHINERY COMPANY MURRAY’S PHARMACY Op P. O. The Rexall Store Phone 87 WHERE YOU GET “The Best in Drug Store Merchandise; The Finest in Drug Store Service” PAGE THREE WANTED f 25,000 Pounds Pecans n Neon Buchanan V GARDEN AND FARM SEEd’~ , Spencer’s Mixed Sweet Peas seed, Nasturtium seed, Onion sets and . ,seed Irish potatoes. Go to Wallis’ ? Seed Department for Quality and Quantity.—lo-ts. ' WANTED—Lumber or log haul for truck. Box 281, Hurtsboro, , Ala.—!B-3t ! FOR SALE —Large boxes nice for • packing meat. Edwards Cigar 1 C0.—14-6t r f FOR RENT—Furnished house. Sec me. Emmett Sherlock —12-ts. I FOR RENT—Two furnished house keeping rooms, 494 Lamar St. —ls-tf WANTED—Twenty-five girls, six teen or more years old for work in finishing room. Pay while you learn. Montezuma Knitting Mills, Inc., Montezuma, Ga.—ls-7t ' y ■■■■■ FOR SALE—Established business now paying over $300.00 per month net at bargain. Only small capital required. If really inter ested, write P. O. Box 481,- Amer- ; icus, Ga. —17-13 t FOR SALE—I 924 Model Ford tour ing car equipped with demount able rims, Firestone tires, Alemite lubricating system, lock wheels, tool box. $266.88 paid. Will take $175.00 cash, buyer to assume balance on car. Reason for selling have bought Coupe. Address Ford, Times-Recorder—lß-2t WANTED—Man or lady to repre sent Missouri State Life Ins. Co. in Americus, Ga. Over million in surance in Sumter county. At tractive contract to right party. i Write or phone E. E. Cook, General | Agent, Plains. Ga.—lß-10t FOR RENT—Three desirable con necting rooms. Phon e 232* Mrs. ’ McGillis.—lß-2t FOR RENT—IOO acres improved farm, four miles from Americus. i Phone 230, Mrs. Macon Dudley. • —lB-3t FOR SALE—Work mules for cash or a No. 1 good paper. J. J. Hanesley—l9-6t DRY PINE WOOD—Cut ready for stove. Will deliver any amount. I Drop card to Fred P. Rt. D, Americus—l9-12t MEN over 18 willing to travel. Make secret investigations. Re ports. Salary and expenses. Expe dience unnecessary. Write J. Ga nor, Former Govt. Detective, St. Louis.—l9-lt FOR SALE—S. C. R. I. Red chicks and eggs. Sumter Red Farm.
