About Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current | View Entire Issue (July 23, 1924)
PAGE TWO Minin lE* ■!» IMS Wedding of Girl At Tender Age Rouses Organized Women of State to Protest TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 24-- The clubwomen of Florida plan to make a strong fight at the forth coming biennial legislative session, in April and May, 1925, to have the marriage laws of the statu amended, setting a limit upon the marriageable age of girls. The matter was a subject of great interest at Tampa recently when a girl bride was brought be fore the county probation officer. It was discovered that the child's parents were dead and that she had been left in the care of her eged grandmother. The grand mother had given her consent, the only legal requirement, to the child’s marriage to a man of 34 years of age. The union re sulted in grief to the young wife. Now the club women, backed by judges, probation officers and others, plan a fight to bring about enactment of laws designed to prevent a recurrence of such trag edies. “As it is at present, the county judges are helpless,” declared Mrs. Amos Norris, Tampa clubwoman, in making it known that her organisa tion would carry the fight before the legislature. “If the parents or guardians of a child consent, there is no law to prevent children of 11 or even younger marrying. In the recent case of the 11-year-old bride which has brought this matter again before the public, Judge Hazard at first refused to issue the license, but upon further examina tion of the law, he. realized that he had no legal right to deny it when the grandmother's consent was given and so he issued it. He could do nothing else. ‘We hope to alter this condition by bringing about a state law that will define the minimum age limit for marriages with guardian’s con sent.” Sixteen years has been sug gested as the limit. 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Pilcher, formerly of Ellaville, but who now resides in Americus, and possesses a charming personality and a sweet nature which makes her a great favorite with a wide circle of friends. Mr. Tallent is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tallent, of Americus and is popular in social and business circles. Mr. and Mrs. Tallent will leave in the near future for North Geor gia to make their home. * • * PHILLIPS JOHNSON CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Phillips Johnson, the young son, of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Johnson, ot Cordele, formerly‘of Americus, was host a beautiful birthday party at his home of 10th street, celebrating his eleventh birthday anniversary. The wide reception hall living room and front porch where the guests were entertained were attract tively decorated with quantities of bright summer flowers—zinnias, marigolds, bronze canas and crepe myrtle filling baskets and wall vases. During the afternoon, punch was served from a bowl em bedded in lovely flowers, by Mary Brown, Sara Roberts and Elizabeth Hunter. Interesting games were played on the lawn, until late in the after noon, when delicious ice cream and cake, carrying out an effective pink color scheme were served. Mrs. Johnson was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Frankly Bass, Mrs. Andrew Byrd, Mrs. Baton Braswell, and Mrs. Red Bullington. The guest list included Phillip Johnson, Ralph Hulsey, Roy Hul sey, Walter Little, Weldon Ket chens Derbet Byrt, Welcher Hart ley, J. B. Hancock, Lewis Hancock, Taylor Berk, Harry Roberts, L. P. Jurccll, Hilda Simpson, Emma 1' ranels Louise Hancock, Morry Emiy Brantley, Dyrtjiy Wal den, Helen Culpepper, Edna Woods Bessie Bullock, Ruby Bullington, Evelyh Bullington, Nelda Purcell, Verna Roberts, Virginia Roberts. Nadine Johnson; Virginia- Roberts, Jencva Braswell, Lois BraswelL Wilene Braswell, Sara Roberts, Elizabeth Hunter and Mary Brown of Palatka, Fla. ♦ * ♦ MRS HOLT ENTERTAINS I-OR MISS HAZEL SWEAT Mrs. Hamilton Holt was hostess at a beautiful bridge party Tuesday afternoon at her home on Jackson street, honoring Miss Hazel Sweat of Tuscaloosa, Ala., the charming guest of Mrs. Shelton Howell. Mrs. Holt’s attractive appartment was unusually lovely on this occa sion with decorations of wight gar den flowers, m shades of yellow, marigolds, shasta da ; sies and (zinnias artistically arranged in baskets and low bowls. Miss Georgia Lumpkin won the high score prize, dainty hand-made handkerchiefs, and th e henoree was presented with lovely handkerchiefs Late in the afternoon after the conclusion of the game, a delicious course with an ice and iced tea was served. Mrs. Holt was assisted in enter taining by Mrs. T. F. Gatewood, Jr. Invited to meet Miss Sweat were Miss Janie Murray, Miss Georgia Lumpkin, and guest Miss Mary Small, of Valdosta, Miss Ira Gate wood, and guest, Miss Dorthy Hol ton, of Lawrenceville, Va., Miss Mary Elizabeth Eastcrlin, Miss Anne Heys, Miss Christine Brown, Miss Ruth Kendrick, Mrs. Charles Lanier, Miss Sara Oliver, Miss Claire Harris, Miss Frances Easter lin, and guest, Miss Frances Dodson of Norfolk and Miss Frances Shiver Mrs. Shelton Howell, Mrs. R. P. Sweat and Miss Hallie Allen were invited to join the guests for re freshments. Miss Dorthy Holton, of Lawrence ville, Va., is the attractive guest of Miss Ira Gatewood, at her home on Lee street. Miss Mary Kate Causey, of Vienna is the attractive guest cf Miss Beatrice Stribling, at her home on Furlow street. Mrs. James Williams, of Wash ington, D. C., and Mrs. John H Mar shall of Moultrie hav e arrived in Americus, having been called by the serious illness of their father, Mr. H. C. Tarver, at his home on Furlow street. Mrs. James Hixon, Mrs. R. E. Mc- Nulty, Mrs. Barlow Council and Miss Georgia Lumpkin will leave tonight for Savannah, where they will sail Thursday on the City of Savannah, for a stay of several weeks in New York. The many friends of little Miss Eula Felton Council, who has been ill for several weeks with scarlet fever, will be glad to learn that she is rapidly recovering and will be able to be out again about the first of next week. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bailey and children left Tuesday morning in their car for Orlando, Florida, where they make their home in the near future, to the regret of their many friends here. Dr. and Mrs. Lanier, of Miami, Fla., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Monahan, at their home on East Church street. Mrs. Lanier is pleasantly remembered in Americus where she formerly resided, as Miss Montine Horne. Mrs. L. D. Lockhart left today for Erwin, Tenn., where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Clark for several days, before go ing to Banner Elk, N C. where she will spend the remainder of the summer months. HIDE “THE KISS” TOKYO, July 23.—The intro duction of kissing into Japan must not be encouraged, authorities have decided. Rodin’s masterpiece, “The Kiss,” at the French Art Exhibition here, has been covered by bamboo screens. The picture was shown for three months in \Osaka, however, without any ap parent effect on the morals of the people. The failure waits for business to pick up while the success gets out and picks it up. SHATTERED NERVES Lady Says She Was In a Desper ate Condition, But “Now In Splendid Health” After Taking Cardui. Dale, Ind. —“About three years ago,” says Mrs. Flora Roberts, of this place, “I had the ‘flu’, which left me in a desperate condition. 1 had a bad cough. I went down in weight to little over one hundred pounds. 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NG-i55 ' THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER MMLLIEBDIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Beloved Young Woman Suc cumbed Last Night at Ameri cus and Sumter Co. Hospital Miss Fannie Mae Williford, daug hter of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Willi ford died at the Americus and Sumter County hospital Tuesday night at 9 o’clock, after a critical illness of live days. Funeral services will be held from the family residence on Barlow street Thursday morn ing at 10 o’clock conducted by Dr. Carl W. Minor, pastor of the h irst Baptist church, of which Miss Willi ford had been a consecrated mem ber for many years. Interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery. The pallbearers will be Lucas Thiers, T. B. Hooks, Jr.. Edgar Shipp, Luther Hawkins, W H. Cobb T. E. Bolton, A. C. Crockett and Carl Hawkins. Miss Williford, who was one of the most beloved young women of this community, was born in Co lumbus, but came with her parents when a small child to Americus, where she spent the remainder of her useful life. She attended the public schools and graduated with honors from the high school in a large class. She was loved in school by students and faculty a like for her unusually sweet dis position, and in her later school years this attribute won for her hundreds of warm friends who to day receive th announcement of her death with profound sorrow. She was a member of the Nellie Worthy Missionary society of First Baptist church, and was untiring in her efforts to bring to this society and its members the maximum of service. Her splendid example was an inspiration here, as well as throughout the other church de partments. Her beautiful Christ ian character was widely felt in every circle in this community. The bereaved family is receiving the sincere sympathy of hundreds of friends in the death of their daughter and sister. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Williford, of Ameri cus and two sisters, Mrs. John Cook Jr., and Mrs. Ralph Newton, of Fort Valley. BOY ARCHITECT LIVERPOOL, England. July 23. —Liverpool Cathedral, which will be the largest in Great Britain when it is finished, was designed by a 20-year-old architect, Gilbert Scott. His designs were accepted in a competition which 103 noted architects entered. crown Gasoline J -i., • ' A Good Prescription For KJick Motor! /wSm *— iMUiaiK OIL They May Lose Compensation k < 31 Lgt -1 ‘ j| W. H. Lasley, of Omaha, for mer army lieutenant, was too ill to sign his bonus application just before he died July 2. His widow and children therefore may lose the compensation to which they are entitled. The Omaha post of the American Legion and promi nent physicians have taken the matter up with the government. From left to right in this picture are: Ruth, fj; Wanda, 21 months; Mrs. Lasley; Willa, 9 months; Bertha 7, and Josephine, 3. YOUTH HAS NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH Marion Tedder, 13-year-old boy residing near Smithville, came neal drowning recently while swimming in Thomas’ mill pond ,according to information received her e today. Five boys were swimming together in the pond when young Tedder be came exhausted and had sank twice when Herschell Logan, a member of the party swam to his rescue. The bravery of young Logan result ed in the rescue of his companion ‘and elicited commendation among the others present. Marion Tedder is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tedder, who reside in the Seven teenth district, while Herschel Lo gan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Logan, who reside near Plains. If K You Are Going to Florida To visit or to invest, phone 1 79. Ask for Mr. Bowden. Information freely and cheerfully given. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 23, 1924 DEATH CLOCK STOPS LONDON, July 23. —The ancient legend surrounding the “Clock cf Death” has once more been ful filled by the stopping of the fa mous clock of Henry VIII at Hamp ton Court Palace, and the death, within a few hours afterward, of one of the palace inmates. It is a tradition that the stopping of the clock .portends the immediate death of a palace, resident. BARBECUE, DANCING and MUSIC Thursday at Myrtle Springs A Pit Barbecue at Myrtle Springs Thursday Evening 6 o’clock Dancing at 8:30. Music furnish ed by Moonlight Serenaders Or chestra. Don’t fail to attend. MYRTLE SPRINGS J. R. Perry Mgr. , SKELETON OF . ” MASTODON FOUND ALBANY, J~ 2 of the skelton of a prehistoric mon ster, probably a mastodon or mam moth, according to local observers have been found in Baker Power company s dam which was recently washed away by a flood. Teeth and other parts of the skelton have beer brought to Albany. .F - (! "1 Tomorrow ; Alright raft tone and vigor to t ?. e . di «estive and WaSfUST MWkw criminative system, Swm mil improves the appe- KWaM llsk relieves Sick " JBNM flea dache and Bil- Jji - Ai * OUB ness, cor recta £ i J Get a 2VBox Krju* ■ttWSllgi JUNIORS Chips off The Old Block N? JUNIORS—LittIe H?s One-third the regular dose. Mads of same ingredients, then candy coated. For children and adults. ■—■SOLD BY YOUR ORUCCISTm,
