About Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 8, 1924)
PAGE SIX THM DISTRICT TAKES FIRST PRIZE Community Again Carrys Off Laurels for Best Display at 1924 Fair A gentleman interest'd in Sum ter county, her people, her schools and agriculture, Col. J. E D. Shipp, pays a justly deserved tribute to Thalean district, which wins thd community prize at the fair this ■year. In a letter to the Times Re corder Col. Shipp says: “When the people of Thalean dis trict, three years ago met to con sult about winning the prize at the county fair, the commnn ; ty resolved unanimously to put the whole mat ter in the hands of one person, and let that one select helpers as need ed. Each citizens pledged loyalty, and Mrs. T. M. A. Finch was elected captain ,and she gained the distinc tion sought. “On the second fair, A. H. Jen nings was selected to lead and the results were just what hard work and enthusiasim will always ac complish. “And at the present fair, Mr Jan nings was again nomin iced by the people of his district to do the work. No citizen ever worked with more energy and sagacity, and Tha lean walks off again with honors that cause all the community to be proud. “It appears for the tabulated re sults of the judges that Thalean won on every point except in can ning products. The palm of vic tory for this item is awarded to plucky New Era, Concord is sec end, making a total of 86 1-2 points and thus wins the second prize. “A. J. Jennings, who gave his un divided attention to this mat er, is treasurer of the Thalean Academy and has always manifested the great <st interest in the promotion and upbuilding of the schools of Sum ter county.” NAT HARRIS TO ACCEPT PENSION POST, REPORT ATLANTA, Nov. 8. —That former Governor Nat E. Harr!«, of Macon, has decided to accept the office of commissioner of pensions for the interim until Captain John W. Clark elected at the polls, takes office at the end of next June, it was re ported at the state capital Wed nesday. The post was tendered Governor Clifford Walker following the recent death of Major C. E McGregor, holder of the office. Governor Harris is one of the best known Confederate veterans in Georgia. In giving him the ap pointment, it is understood that Governor Walker was largelv in fluenced by ths desire to maintain the unbroken precedent cf putting a Confederate veteran in the pen sion comfissioner’s office. ELLAVILLE The Sarah E. Hornady chapter, U. D. C. met Monday at the home of Mrs. S. C. Collins, on Bread street. The subject so rthe after noon’s program was “Crawford Wil liamson Long, the Discoverer of Fresh Fish « Oysters - Shrimp Fresh Water Trout _ Spanish Mackerel Dressed Channel Catfish " Bream and Perch Fresh Oysters Mullet WE WILL DRESS AND DELIVER YOUR ORDER TO YOUR DOOR. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE Americus Fish and Oyster Co. Phone 778 216 W. Forsyth St. RYLANDER L' : 4| j The Fun Show of the TUCATnr Jr n. I World and All New 1 HLA IKE I/■ This Time. 30 People One Night Nov. IT Our Own COMMON DDIfEC 7Cp ei And a Few at SENSE $1 50 Plu3 Tax Seats on sale Wed., Nov. 11 at Theatre. Get Them Early If You Want Sitting Room, As This Show Sells Out Every where at These Low Prices. QI? 17 Jiggs and Maggie Alive and in Ireland. Then OUIL Try to Stop Laughing. It Can’t Be Done! TENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAROF THE WORLDS GREATEST AND HOST MUSICAL’COMEDtf ’Pattern'daftertbejimous Cartoon Charactersfeorye/I'/7&ius. Father* as'a play and v as a 'Funny Page* has outlived any series of cartoon has ever known. k (Au New This Ye y. , - See CHcnus cr /AisH ■F? „ ) Costumes OF Shamrock Hue . That W/u FlakeSouFeel'Kittehish* _ DIRECrFROrITHE'JIULD .SOD' Evening of rare Enjoyment* y ~ With Laughter Predominating; | Youngest Legislator When Bernard Mathiowetz, ?i, takes his seat in the Wisconsin General Assembly he w’.i have the distinction of being the .youngest member ever to sit in t. .1 body. lie received a large majority over It's nearest opponent in th" recewt pri mary. Young Mathiowetz, now a senior at Northland College, Ashland, in tends to study law at, the University of Wisconsin when net attending legislative sessions in the state capi tol. Besides financing his own high school and college education, the youth Tias earned enough money to put his sister, Rosa, through higl school and the normal school course. Anaesthesia.” Mrs. C. A. Pye gave “Sketches of the Life of the Man who Discovered Anaesthesia,” from Miss Mildred Rutherford’s Scrap Book. Mrs. C. T. Rainey read a poem, Miss Sammie Lane Hair con tributed a reading, and Mrs. A. P. Reasonover rendered re.’eral piano solos that were greatly enjoyed The chapter will hold another in De cember. Tlihe following names appear on the honor roll of the Ellaville high school for the month of October. First grade, J. L. McMahan. El ina Daniel, Fannie Mae Fletcher, Byron Hill, Eugenia Jordan, Samuel Manning, Carolyn Tondee. Second grade, W. L. Williams. Louise McNeal, B. L. Jordan, Win rdf red Harris, Meldrhn Cunning ham, Sara Hardin, Water Jones Jr., Herman Snipes. Third grade, Margaret Green, Lizzie Belle Echols, Louise Cole man, Marjorie Wimbusb. Fifth grade, Geraldine' Arring ton, Sammie Lane Hair, Dorothy Chapman, Frances Rainey, Edna Kate Snipes. Sixth grade, Annie Rce Echcls. Seventh grade, Frances Arring ton, Colquitte Dillard, Lillian Rain fey, R. J. Perry, Wilson Greene, Carolyn Johnson, Ruth McNeal, Mat tie Lee Echols. Eighth grade, Billie Manning, Tenth grade, Lynwood Lightner. Eleventh grade, Minnie Persons, Britt Echols. City court convened 1 era Mon- day with Judge Harper of Americus presiding. On account of th? un avoidable absence of Col. Zach Childers of Americus, several cases were postponed. • The deeket waa a light one. The Minstrel given at the High school Auditorium Monday evening for the benefit of the basket ball team and the Parent-Teacher As sociation was greatly enjoyed by the large audience present, and slls was taken in. Mrs. T. H. Stevens entertained at a dinner Tuesday evening in com pliment to the out of town teach ers df the Ellaville High school. Mrs. T. J. Slade left this after-, noon for Macon where s ,- e has s°ne to spend a few days with her sis ter. Mrs. Albert .Whittle. Mrs. Ellie Thornton left today for a visit to her friends in Smith ville. Mrs. Thornton is a form er resident of Smithville George Dillard, who has been city BOXING MATCH MM— nil— ■»! U I*l MU ■MIIIIIMW 111 ll llli I llm iiHI . f Wednesday, November 12th, 8:15 P.M., At The RYLANDER THEATRE MAIN BOUT £ ■ r DICK WHITE vs BE N SPIVEY IO ROUNDS SEMI-FINALS y Billie Barnhart vs. Baxter Roper I J° e ac^son ’ s Flashy Catcher Columbus, Ga. I FIRST PRELIMINARY < M PHILLIP WHITE vs. ELROY McKAY 0 W Columbus Columbus colored battle royal k jHSk prices Plus Tax Gallery Reserved For Ringside Seats - $1.50 ■ ■ Orchestra Seats (First Ten Rows) SI.OO CCI Balcony Seats --- 50 Admission . . 35c THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER 5 Marshall for the past three years tendered his resignation at a meet ing of the city council held Mon day evening. Willie Lumpkin was elected marshall in his place. Mr Dillard has accepted a position with the State Highway Department. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. rye and chil dren were spend the 'dav guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dye in Butler Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Chapman and children spent Sunday with relatives in Ideal. Mrs. Marcus Perry and Miss Aeolia Caldwell made a business trip to Americus, Monday after noon. Mrs. J. A. H. Granborry has re turned to her home in Waverly Hall after having spent a portion of the past week with Ellaville relatives Prof. W. T. Burt has resumed his school duties at Donaldsonville, afjr er having spe’nt a few days with his mother, Mrs. Ada Burt, at her home near here. Mesdames. H. G. Cooper, F. W. Cooper, Joe Harmon and Miss Mag gie Cooler were the guests Tues day of Mrs. Russ Down.’. A. J. Easom of Americus, delight ed his many friends in Ellaville with a visit Tuesday. Friends here of Mrs. George Stal lings, of Americus, were pained to learn of her death which occurred in Augusta a few days ago. Mrs. Stallings formerly taught in the Ellaville High school and was held in the very highest esteem by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Mrs. S. J. Hargrove, of Bronwood is spending some time in our city, the guest of her son, Prof. H. H. Hargrove. The remodeling of the home of Mr. and Frs. H. W. Hogg has been completed and it is now one of the prettiest and most up to date resi dences in town. ' SATURDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 8, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Alma Wadsworth and family of Butler have moved to our city ana nave an apartment in the Dr. Jones residence. Miss Sara Schnell of Columbus and Mr. Larry Pratt of Leland, Fla., were the spend the day guest Mon day of Miss Sara Stra-ige. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Stiange, Mrs. A. P. Reasonover, little Miss Lucile Reasonover and Miss Sara Strange, were the guests Sunday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dixon in Richland. Mrs T. W. Wilson and Mrs. Mor ris Hill left Sunday n’ght for a visit to Mrs. Ollie Jaek-.on at Tig nall, Ga. Mrs. N. J, Slade of Macon is spending this week with her sons, T. J. and Luther Slade in our city. Mr. and Mrs. T. L Livingston had as their guests for the week end, Mrs. J. C. Rainey, Mrs. Jessie Kel ley, Mrs. Gordon Livingston, and [ Miss E. K. McGriff, of Headland, Ala. Mrs. C. L. Redmond, has return ed to her home in Jackeon, Ga., aft er having sjient a portion of the past week with Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Strickland. Heywood Johnson, cf Buena Vista, was the guest Sunday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. John son. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. L. Wilson, of Fort Valley passed though Ella ville Monday en route to Shel'man where they spent the day f Mrs. Cornelia Lowe, of Buena Vista and Mrs. Wesley Myrick and three children, of Concord, were the spend the day guests Tuesday of Ellder and Mrs. J. M. Murray. Mr. and Frs. A. Ro ! 'inson, who formerly resided in Americus have moved to our city and are occupy ing the J. F. Costner residence, Mi. and Mrs. Costner having taken tin apartment in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wall.,
