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Newspaper Page TextTHIRTIETH year. AMERICUS. GEORGIA.-- (WEEKLY)-FRIDAY. MAY 29. 1908. NUMBER 22, ARK coat, light striped trous ers, tan shoes, negligee shirt; that’s the right outfit for comfort in hot summer weather. And we’re selling the right clothes to put you into an outfit of this kind. Hart Schaffner / & Marx make these clothes for us: the very stun ning two-but ton Varsity Copyright 1908 by Hart Schaffner & Mar* sack suit is one of the smartest styles shown this year. Notice the long, broad lapel, the perfect shoul ders, the hang of the coat. Trous ers right, too; and prices. This store is the home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes* County News Items Interesting Facts Gathered During the Week, by Our Regular Correspondents. 1 ANDERSONVILLE. W D. BAILEY, Outfitter for Men and Boys. SMITHVILLE. (From Our Regular Correspondent) SMITHVILLE, GA„ May 28.—Com mencement exercises of the Smith- ' >!<■ High School began last Sunday 1 ..|,h a very nbie and elo- sermon delivered by Rev. Cul- uertson of Shellinon. Monday morning the graduating ex cises at the academy were witness-’ V? h > a large and appreciative au dience. rile live young ladles re- cenini; diplomas were: Misses Alice snlutatorlan, Mary Pipkin, I'Oei. Hose Christie, prophet: Lucille torhrun, historian; and Eva Edwards, valedictorian. > The year's baccalaureate address " iver.d by prof, Pipkin, the prlncl- al 5’f the school, was replete with mod advice. ,' lr n Well B Introduced the .'I.ikir, Mr. K. A. Nlsbet, of Amerl- ilvcr-tongucd orator of t Georgia, who charmed his .with a “feast of reason, and •d tills South* audlemj. a flow of •Monday night the school children ~ S!l entertainment In which ('"I'il did most creditable work, the parents' hearts with the music for the occasion ' ;i 'i- l i n a m0 st creditable j," 1 !lv tlie pupils of Miss Alice "ho with these exercises closes . “di'e- ssful music term. IV night the young people “ 'n a large audience “.The Ox- Aba.r," and “Brother Joslah." 1 "ere well rendered and a V' " °"' e sum, for the piano fund, '; | ( adzed. . “ I 1 ' a number of delightful en- ammenta were given In honor of A , graduates, among them Miss Mr'. A Haley's tea Thursday night; W..., Hill’s reception on Friday ihi Mlss Agnes Well's spend- ",i lay par, y Monday. ■’res Mary and Annie Laramore, LT'shurg are the guests of Miss ‘ Randall this week. Mr. Ira Cook, of Albany, was. in town Thursday. Miss Maggie Tweedy, of Dawson, returned home Wednesday, after few days visit to Miss Mary Lizzie Ansley. Misses Annie Clyde and Willie Lee Smith, of Bronwood are the popular guests of Miss Susie Lunsford this week. Mr. B. G. Statham, of Americas, was In town on business Monday. Miss Gladys Simpson la spending commmencement week with her aunt, Mrs. W. T. Simpson. Mr. John Grant, of Montgomery, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. R. P. Johnson. Dr. H. T. Simpson, our popular young hpytlclan went to Atlanta on business Tuesday night Mr. and Mr. F. P. Love are visiting In Selma, \la„ his former home. Messrs. Clyde McKinney, Waiter Cowart made a business trip to Am erlcus Friday. Mrs. Will Goodyear, of Macon, spent last week very pleasantly with Mrs. A. H. McAfee. Mr. Oscar Herman, of Cuthbert, and Mr. Flourney Crittenden, of Shell- man. came up last Sunday in the lat ter's new automobile. Miss Isiya Cochran, formerly of Smithvllle, but now of Montezuma, Is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Julian Gfaze, Mrs. George Sapps had as her guest last week; Mrs. Roy Jones', of De- Soto. ' ■ Mr. and Mrs, C. G. Goneke, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Batts attended com mencement exercises In Leslie das'. The citizens of Smithvllle regret very much to lose the family of Mr. Lee Edwards, who leaves Wednesday night for Llnevtlle. their new home. Mr. Warwick Batts, who graduated Monday morning with flrst honor at the Leslie High Schol, has returned home for the summer. Mr. George Burton, book-keeper for the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Butler, Is at home on a short vacation. . (From our Regular Correspondent.) ANDERSONVILLE, GAT, May 2ff.— Quite a party of picnickers from Hlla- vllle spent last Friday In Anderson vllle at the National Cemetery .and Prison Park. Quarterly meeting last Saturday was fine, especially, the nice dinner. There Is great rejoicing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Easterlln over the arrival of twin girls. Mr. Clarence F. Clark, who for the past year has been at the Theological Seminary at Ixmlsville, Ky„ Is visit ing his father, Prof. A. J. Clark, 'In Andersonvllle. We hope to have Brothen Clark Jill the pulpit at the Baptist church next Sunday. We had a nice rain this week, which was very much needed. Gardens are fine here, everyone seems to have plenty of vegetables. Stands are being erected, which reminds us that “Decoration Day" is fast approaching. Mr. W. J. Hysleh, who has section foreman here for several months, Is moving his family to Ogle thorpe. eW regret to see them leave. Just a short time until' we will be shipping watermelons. Miss Swabbe of Amerlcus, was vistor here last Sunday. Mrs. Compton spent last Sunday In Andersonvllle at the home of- Mrs. J. F. Smith. Mr. C. T. Harden, of Oglethorpe, was a visitor in Andersonvllle, a few hours Tuesday. Mr. George M. Wicker, a very prominent young farmer from the Cut OfT, who has been attending the agricultural college, epent a few hours here Tuesday, on his return home. The friends of Mrs. Pearl Bailey are glad to know she is better. She was able to drive out to the Natioqpl Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mary Annie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Feagln, who has been quite sick for ceveral days, Is convalescent. The Postmaster and rural letter carriers are rejoicing that they will have holiday Saturday. Mr. E. J. Mulkey, one of the oldest residents of this section died this week. LESLIE. DeSOTO. (From. Our Regular Correspondent) DeSoto, Ga., May 28.—Messes. T. Ferguson and E. S. Ferguson are attending court In Amerlcus s this week. Mr. J. C. Webb of Sumter, was t|ie guest of bis sister, Mrs. Roy Jonhs, Sunday. The many frlendB of Miss Willie Hayshlp are sorry to know of her serious illness. Miss Alice Ferguson has returned from Bessie Tift College. Miss Cora Cocke Is at Vpi* again after spending several monks at Abbeville. Mrs. William J. Smith has ed home after a pleasant visit of a week to her mother, at Magnolia Springs. Mrs. John T. Ferguson spent last week pleasantly with relatives in Amerlcus. Mrs. George Jones visited relatlvi In Amerlcus Sunday. Mr. James Daniels left Friday Montgomery, Ala, to accept tion. Rev. N. H. Armstead, of Lesl: conducted services at the acade Sunday afternon. Hsl friends DeSoto are glad to know he has fully recovered from an extended Illness. The recent frequent showers have Improved the crops In this district VfIS fL RIFT. (From our Regular Correspondent.) RIFT, GA., May 28.—Had a nice rain Monday which was needed very much. Rev. W..E. Kenmore, who has been attending the Baptist Seminary lt> Kentucky, preached a good sermon at New Hope Sunday. Miss Alice Arrington of Ellavtllc, Mon- (4s visiting her sister. Mrs. H. A- Davis, Miss Anna Lou Jones Is on the sick list this week, to the regret of her friends. The Misses Pritchard are entertain ing Miss Kate Hiller an attractive young lady of Plains. Mr. Roy Wade, of Leslie, spent the afternoon pleasantly with a friend at Rift Sunday.- The cotton crop around hero Is very small, but the corn Is line. Miss Lucilo Suggs had several friends visiting her Sunday, among them was Miss Eunice Johnson, ' v SSpJ If you are all run down, easily tired, thin, /rv» r-M / I — . pale, nervous, go to your doctor. Stop guesz- •*■*1171 UOWn in 8( 8t0 P experimenting, go direct to your doctor. Ask his opinion of Ayer's non-*lco- '•! tfcctor ,ay, hi' Ay',’, Sar- *! olic Sarsaparilla. No alcohol, no stimuli- n,c„ tale 11. 1/h, ha, any- tion - A blood purifier, a nerve tonic, a strong ii;then tale that. alterative, an aid to digestion. charming young lady of Montezuma. Mr. Cleve Derlso of Marsliallville, visited his parents Sunday. Miss Ada Bell Usury will return home soon from MUIedgevllle, where she has been attending college. •Miss Julia McMichacI of Smllhviile. Is visiting Miss Blanche Pryor. The Misses Matthews have friends visiting them this week. Rex. (From our Regular Correspondent.) LESLIE, GA., May 28.—Mrs. C. P. Davis of Amerlcus. visited her sister, Mrs. L. C. Griffin, this week. . Miss Uilla Cobb returned home last week from Forsytu where she has been attending Bessie Tift Col lege. Miss Mary Stevens of Unadilla, has visited friends here this week. Messrs. J. I* Bradley and J. F. Fra zier returned last week from White Sulphur Springs, Fla. Miss Ethel McGnrrah of EHavlile, visited her sister, Mrs. L. Harvey this week. The closing exercises of the Leslie I High 8chool took place Monday. The graduating class consisted of Misses Mervln and Zola *Dell. Marlin Jen kins, Nona Derlso, Mattie Wilson, Zera Cock, and Warwick. Botts; their di plomas being awarded to them; Prof. G. M. Sparks, of -Leesburg delivered an excellent literary address and the exercises rendered by the pupils were very attractive. - JACK. ONE OF THESE WILL BE SOLICITOR GENERAL HUNTINGTON. (From our Regular Correspondent.) HUNTINGTON, GA., May 28.—Miss Janie McCartney, who has been the charming guest of Miss Jennie Cary for several days returned to her home in Abbeville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Johnson went to Leslie Monday to attend the com mencement exercises of Leslie's school. Messrs. G. W. Nunn, J. L. Johnson and B: T. Johnson went to Amerlcus, Monday on business, and while there heard Mr. Charley Hill’s speech. Mrs. J. T.. Price visited friends In Leslie this week. J. L Johnson and-T. E. Castleberry attended the meeting of the Woodmen of the World at Leslie Tuesday night. It was reported that Mr. Charles Carey, who was hurt by jumping from a train was some better Wednesday. Mr. C. T. Broadfleld has just re ceived a car load of peach crates. Mr. Broadfleld is expecting a big crop. Huntington has several fans who at- tend all the ball games In Amerlcus. They consider Amerlcus the ' best amateur aggregation In' Southwest Georgia. Col James R. Williams PLAINS. (From our Regular Correspondent.) PLAINS, GA., May 28.—The com mencement exercises of Plains school have just been completed. On Monday evening a Recital was given by the music pupils of Miss Forrester, which was pronounced by all one of the most interesting ever given here. It was a musical treat. The occasion was complete too, In Its social Importance, for notwith standing the inclement weather eryhody was there. The married ele ment and the unmarried set, as well as the younger set were much In evi dence. Good order prevailed through out the evening. Tuesday morning Dr. Anthony . of Amerlcus. delivered an address the Baptist church, which delighted all who heard him. He Is indeed brainy man, and on this occasion was at his best ' Tdesday evening was given to the graduating class, which was com- posed of five young ladles, and one young gentleman; Misses Evelyn Wise, Ruby Timmerman, Neva Mae Holly, Joe D. Eubanks, Alice Wil liams, and Mr. Will Thomas French. Each on e has Bcored a line class record and their essays that evening Bhowed much ability. Rev. Charles Phillips bade tho members of- the class God-speed, and delivered the diplomas in an Impressive manner. Miss Marguerite McDonald of At lanta, Is the attractive guest of 'Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McDonald this week. Mr. and MrH. Rees Androws havb returned from a pleasant visit to Ter rell. Miss Flora Markctt was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert White, of Amerlcus, last Frldsy. < Mrs. Sal lie Jones hqa returned from delightful visit In Forsyth and Fort Valley. Mrs. Rufus McGee, who has been attending Bessie Tift commencement returned horn 0 Tuesday. Misses Belle Jones and Julia Cole man have returned home from For syth where they have just graduated from Bessie Tift. * Miss Clara Knowles closed her school «>t Friendship Friday last and Is now* at boms for the summer, to the delight of the social set. Rev. Charles Phillips attended the state Pythian Conclave, which con vened In Savannah this past week. Mrs. William J. Smith of DeSoto, spent this past week pleasantly her mother, Sirs. Camilla Wise, and other relatives and friends here. IMrs. W. T. Wilson, of Friendship, spent the flrst of the week with Dr. ami Mrs. Colquitt Logan. Mrs. J. E. French was railed Richland last week on account of the critical Illness of his brother, Mr. William French. The Plains baseball team went to m § mi Col. James R.' Williams, who as pires to the responsible position of solicitor-general of the Southwestern circuit, Is one of the leading mem- berl of the Amerlcus bar, a good law yer and genial gentleman with a host of friends who are' supporting his candidacy. Though for twelve years a citizen of Amerlcus it fs Meriwether county that lays claim to his nativity, though since a small boy lie has resided In south Georgia. His father, a. large cotton planter, moved front Meriwether to Terrell county, and thence to Sumter. In 1869 the family went to Schley coun ty, where Col. Williams grew to man hood and where many Important eras In his career transpired In after years. Completing his education at the University of Georgia, where he pat" tlclpated in the famed debate of 1884, he returned to Schley and en tered upon his legal career. In this he attained promlnnece, and In 1894-5 ably represented his county In the General Assembly. After his marriage to Miss Sarah. Cheney In 1887 they removed to Amerlcus. This very happy faintly now reside In their beautiful home on Taylor street. Col. Williams Is essentially a man of the people, his ability In his pro fession and genial disposition bring ing to him strong friendships. Hon. IttUlun W. Dykes Hon. W. W. Dykes, who Is offeringr for the office of BOlictor-gmerai;. though yet a young man Is considered one of the ablest members of tbe Amerlcus bar, at which-he has prac ticed, among other courts, since his admission to the profession in 1897. Mr. Dykes Is a native of Sumter county, and no other citizen is held in more general esteem. He was born near historic Ander- sonville in 1876, but at an early age his father, William W. Dykes, re moved to Schley county to engage < In farming and there the lad grew to manhood. His early education was obtained in the county schools there. Later, he took a lend course hi the law - department of tho State University,. graduating therefrom in 1897. Upon ggeeHlng t Bis diploma Mr. Dykes came to Amerijjusto practice law. * Atnfl'hSiy!*'/! 11 lie /has succeeded' therein his splendid record attests. He was married to Miss > Agnes 1 Hawkins, daughter of the late CoW. S. H. Hawkins, In November 1904A and a happy home Is theirs, Indeed- Mr. Dykes Is serving his first term In the legislature, where he- ila3 ably represented his county and state. This is the only office be had ever sought, and the ability with which he has discharged every trust entitles him, to every confidence. Amerlcus last Friday to play the spent Monday In Amcflcuz. Chippewas, but were defeated by n Miss Julia Peacock went over .tc, score of 11 to 9, so the game was not Cordele Saturday to attend the fun- so interesting for our boys. eral of Mrs. Cbos. Killian. The regular meeting of the M. E. Mrs. J. S. Llghtner and Miss Imo- Mlsslon Study class was held at the gene Sears went down to Americas home of Mrs. J. A. McDonald on Friday. Wednesday, and an Interesting meet- Mrs. R. E. L. Ecason and' Miss Flos- Ing was reported. The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dean, who has been critically 111, Is now Improving. Miss Annie Taylor of Oglethorpe, is tbe pleasant little visitor of Miss Genevle French. Rev. C. M. Ledbetter was a business visitor here recently. Miss Lucy Williams visited friends In Amerlcus the past week. Mrs. Jessie Timmerman aqd Mrs. Cornalla Jennings were among those who went to Amerlcus shopping Tuesday. Dr. J. F. Cato and Mrs. W. L. Hudson have returned from,Amerl cus, where they went to attend the funeral of Miss Seble Wooten. Mrs. A. 8. Collins, the guest of Mrs. Fannie Collins for a month returned to her home In Hagan several days ago. Miss Relie Parker of Shiloh, is visiting relatives here. Miss Carrie Passmore, of Webstor.l is the attractive guest of Miss Ruby Timmerman. Miss Maggie Griffin, of Amerlcus. is visiting Ml.sses Lucy and Alice Williams this week. Miss Louise Mkrkett. of Amerlcus, Is visiting relatives and friends. ’ Mrs. Edmund Oliver, of Amerlcus, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Oliver, the .first of the week. Mr. Alvin Timmerman Is at home from College Park, where he has been attending the Georgia Military Aead- my. ' Prof, and Mrs. J. W. Dowd left Wednesday for Richland, where they will spend the summer. This popu lar young, couple have been quite an addition to Plains society, and will always be cordially received here. from the freshet in 1903, Misses Julia and Nova Mne Holly lowing a cloudburst of 1 s/mAStsss sle Eason atended the commencement at the agricultural college Amerlcus lost week. Dr. B. L. Bridges was in Atlanta* , last week. Mrs. iW. K. Dennis and little dau ghter, Helen and sister, Miss Myers of. Shellman, spent part of last week with Mrs. A. S. Baugh. Dr. H. S. Munro was In Atanta-, last week. Miss Mary Llghtner Is on a visit to relatives at Sumner. . WILL V, JONES.: VERDICT IN LARGE SUM GIVEN TO PLAINTIFF In Damage Suit Against The Central. > The jury In the case of the Amerlcus Construction Co., versus the Centra)' of Georgia Railway, complaint for- damages, etc., rendered a verdict: yesterday for the plaintiff company. Not only did the jury award-tho full, sum of damages demanded by the- Construction company, aomstb more than $900, but also railway culvert near the lumber ; a nuisance' and suggested ment of same. The the regret of their many friends here. Miss Amzlo Daniel of Friendship, waa among tho fair visitors in town this week, attending the commence ment exercises. ELLAVILLE. (From Our Regular Correspondent) ELLAVILLE, GA., May 28.—Col. E. Wall, of Fitzgerald, spent Friday night here the guest of his /bother, Mrs. M. J. Wall Insufficient to carry off water Instanter, and It backed into th e lumber yards of tho Construction Co., near by. The case was stubborn ly fought In superior court for two days, with the result as above stated. Tho case. In all probability, will b( appealed to the supreme court. TI10 Construction Co., was represen ted by Messrs. 8hipp & Sheppard anC R. E. Lee, while Messrs. E. A. Haw kins and J. B. Hudson were counsel Miss Callle and Lizzie Slappey for the Central of Georgia Railway.

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Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1907-1910, May 29, 1908, Image 1