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RICUS
THIRTIETH year.
AMERICUS. GEORGIA.—(WEEKLY)—FRIDAY. AUGUST 28. 1908.
NUMBER 35 :
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Reduced.
County *News Items
Interesting Facts Gathered During the > Week by Our
Regular Correspondents.
PLAINS.
Now $22.50
Now 20.60
$30.00 Suits
27.50 Suits
25.00 Suits Now 18.75
22.50 Suits Now 16.90
20.00 Suits Now 15.00
18.00 Suits Now 13*90
15.00 Suits Now, 11.25
12.50 Suits Now 9.40
We still have some nobby and
up-to-date patterns in the famous
Hart Schafer & Marx
line and if you need a suit it will
certainly pay you to make us
call.
W. D. BAILEY,
Outfitter for Men and Boys.
ETTERS SENT TO
GEORGIA CHAPTERS
legarding Change of Wirz
Monument Site.
Mrs. Mathis, stating that they oppose
placing the monument at Anderson-
vllle.
Utters have been mailed to the
Inety-four chapters, U. D. C., In Geor-
a by Mrs. J. E. .Mathis, President of
te AmerlcuB Chapter, on the subject
t the Wirz monument. It is expect-
i that each Chapter will take action
a the contents of the letters at the
i-ptembor meeting.
The object sought Is to Induce the
hapters to request a postponement
t the unveiling of the Wirz monu-
lent, which was set for October HI.
0 that the Savannah convention can
insider the matter of changing the
ite of the monument from Anderson-
llle. .
The letter, which has already been
ubllshed In the Times-Recorder, de-
lares the belief of the signers that a
reat mistake will be made in placing
he monument at Andersonvllle.
“It will stir up the bitterest anlmos-
ty and hatred in the heartB of all
•orthern visitors coming there,” de-
lares the latter, "and keep alive a
eellng that we have been trying to
ivercome for forty years. Is It the
■cst way to make of us one nation,
me people, under one flag?’
If the change of date is authorized,
-the present date of Oct. 31 following
he state convention at 1 Savannah—an
iven -better date Is at hand, the one
allowing the general qpnventlon of
he U. D. C.’a In Atlanta about the
nlddle of November.
While no format action will be tak
-n by the Chapters before their Sep
ember meetings, the Moultrie Chap
ter has already communicated with
FARMERS DO INJURY IN
PICKING WET COTTON
Difficult to Sell Grades If
Wet or Gin Cut.
Amerlcus warehousemen are having
considerable difficulty In selling new
cotton that was picked or ginned In
damp condition, and therefore urge
upon farmers the absolute necessity
of exercising care in gathering and
handling the crop In order to securo
best results. The demand for cotton
upon the part of the trade Is none too
good at present, ,and local buyers are
discriminating in making purchases.
Many bales marketed here during the
past two weeks were of such inferior
quality as to render sales difficult at
anything like Intrinsic value. The
cotton had been picked In the held
while still wet with dew or rain, and
when ginned in that condition turned
out a very poor sample. Ixjcal ware
housemen are desirous of getting ev
ery penny possible for the farmer
whose cotton is entrusted to them to
be sold, and earnestly ask cooperation
to that end. If the cotton is perfectly
dry when ginned, a very superior sum
pie can be had and - the hale will al
ways command the highest, market
price here.
(From our Regular CorreBOomJent.)
PLAINS, GA., Aug. 27—Miss Ofle
Markett entertained charmingly Tues
day evening In honor of her guests^
Misses Rebecca and Lynn Mathis, of
Americus. The home was beautifully
decorated with foliage, plants ' and
flowers, and with the merry throng
of guests assembled, presented a
scene of chsfmlng animation. Inter
esting games added zest to the eve
ning’s entertainment, and music by a
number of the young ladles was also
a delightful feature of the entertain
ment. During the evening delicious
cream and cake was served. > The
charming hostess was assisted In re
ceiving her guests by Miss Flora Mar
kett.
Protracted services at the Lutheran
church closed last Thursday evening.
Rev. Phillips was fndeed fortunate In
securing the services of Rev. Carl
Schaeffer, of Atlanta, to assist in the
meetings, for he did most effective
work, having made a favorable im
pression on the first evening of his
arrival. i
MiBses Ethel and Lula Carter visit!
ed Miss Amzle Daniel at Friendship
earlv in the week.
Mr. Walton Markette, of Fitzgerald,
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ai.
McDonald Saturday. I
Messrs. George McDonald, of Atlan
ta, and Frank McDonald, of Smith-
ville, are spending the week at the
home of Mr. J. A. McDonald.
Misses Rebecca and Lynn Mathis
returned to their home in Americus
yesterday, after a pleasant visit here
to Miss’ Ofle Markett.
Miss Elizabeth Solomon, of Macon,
is the attractive guest of Miss Floy
Oliver, arriving Monday. ,
Mr. J. A. McDonald is spending this
week pleasantly at White Springs,
Fla.
Mrs. J. R. Logan and children left
Wednesday for White Springs, where
they will be several weeks.
Misses Flora and Ofle Markett spent
last Sunday pleasantly at Sumter,
guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. .Markett.
• Messrs. Hardlman Clark, Alvin
Timmerman and Dennis Moore made
a trip to Richland Tuesday, returning
that night
Misses Belle Williford, of Richland,
and Hattie Carter, of Omaha, left last
Wednesday, after a pleasant visit here
to Mrs. Edgar Timmerman, Jr.
Mr. Arthur French, of Richland, vis
ited his sister, Mrs. Edgar Timmer
man, Jr.,' this past week.
Mr. Joe Moore arrived Tuesday
from Rockford, Ill., and will spend a
month with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. S. Moore. He is being cordially
greeted by his many friends.
Mr. Holmes McGregor was a. pleas
ant visitor here Tuesday and Wednes
day. <
Mr. Jack Slappey returned home
Wednesday from McDonough, where
he attended a delightful house party.
Mr. Efrled Swygert, of Harrison,
Ga., Is visiting relatives here this
week.
Miss Susie Cook, of Parrott, is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cook
Messrs. Dudley McDonald, of, At
lanta, and George McDonald, of Sum
ter, spent last Wednesday here, guests
of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McDonald.
Misses Ruby Saunders, of Bj-oo
wood," and Mary Lee Saunders, of
Metcalf, the guests of Mrs. J. E. Chap
pell several weeks, left Jast Friday.
Miss Gussle Evans Is at home again
after a delightful week spent with re!
atlves in Americus.
Mrs. J, W. Johns and grandsons,
David and Theron Jennings, left
Monday for Atlanta, where they will
remain several weeks. N . • .
Mrs. Sallie Clames returned to her
her home in Prosperity, S. C., last
Friday, after a visit to relatives here.
Miss Euia Mae Summerford of Les
lie, Is the pleasant guest of Misses
Clara and Mattie Jeff Knowles this
Mr. Ernest Simpson, of Smithville
was a visitor in Plains last Sun-
da Miss Ruth Britton was a charming
little visitor at the home of Mr. J. E.
French this week. i
Miss Ruby Timmerman returned
Tuesday from a pleasant visit to Par
rott. _
Misses Carrie and Catherine Oliver
visited their brother, Mr. Edmund
Oliver, in Americus this past week.
Mrs. W. L. Thomas, and Mrs. Mariah
Walters, and daughter. Carrie return
ed last Friday from White Springs,
Fla.
PRESTON.
(From our Regular Correapondent.)
after speullpg a month there ^POLITICAL CLUB
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh Ferguson is Improving much
to the pleasure of their friends.
Cadet George Bagley, Jr., paid
Mr. Ear); Statham, of Cobb, a visit
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Goodman, of
Macon, have returned home, after
spending several days- here as the
guest of Mrs.-John T. Ferguson.
Mr. Ed Ferguson of Chokee was
among the visitors in town Tuesday.
The many friends of Mrs. Frances
Simmons are sorry to know she IS
confined to her home with Illness.
Preston, Ga., Aug. 27.—Miss Maude
Stokes, Miss Marguerite Stevens and
Ralph Stevens returned Friday from
Tybee and White Sulphur Springs,
where they spent two weeks very
pleasantly.
Mr. T. Cobb Tharp left Friday for
Leesburg, where he has accepted a
position in the bank there. Mr. Tharp
has been assistant cashier in the
bank here and is a very promising
young man. He has many friends to
wish for him much success.
Miss Nora Shirling- of Louvale,
spent a day last week with friends
here, afterwards going. to Drane-
vllle to visit. •
Miss Eva Sears, who has beenvisit-
Ing relatives here the past , week,
has returned to her home near here.
Mr. George E. Thornton made a
business trip to Richland one day
iast^week^ jQnes of Weston _ was
welcome visitor In town Saturday
morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Agee, after
pleasant visit here have, returned to
their home in Mineola.
Mrs. Myers, who has been very
pleasantly visiting Mrs. J. L. Horn, has
returned to her home in Richland.
Master R. Stallings, of Americus, is
here having come Monday to spend
some time with Mr. and Mrs. R
Nicholson.
Miss Vivian Ross, who has been
the guest of friends and relatives
here the past week, has returned
her home In Dawson.
Miss Lula Lowrey, who lives near
here, and her guest, Miss Mathis, were
entertained by friends here Monday.
Mr. and Mrs.- W. H. Clark, residing
near here, spent one day this week
with Mrs. J. R. Stapleton.
Miss Bertha Lunsford of Plains, is
the charming guest of Mrsf M. E.
Lunsford, on a pleasant visit here.
Mrs. Dan Smith has returned from
Bpena Vista, where she has been
visiting, and Is again the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Thornton.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Cleveland were
among otherB from Weston in town
Saturday morning.
Mr. Webster Nicholson and attrac
tive daughter, Miss Pauline, who have
been guests at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. R. L. Nicholson, have returned
to their home in Richland.
Miss Vesta Tharp had as her gueOts
last week, a number of Plains friends
among them being Mrs. Hymoh Jen
nings.
Misses Eula Nicholson and Sarah
Mae Reddick of Weston, were attrac
tive visitors ip town Sunday after
noon.
Mrs; - Cora Lunsford, of Plains, came
over Wednesday morning, and is the
guest of Mrs. M. E. Lunsford.
Hon. J. R. Stapleton left Monday
to attend the extra session of the
Legislature.
The many friends of Mrs. Emmett
Cook, of CuBseta, who is. spending
some time with her mother, Mrs.
Emma King, regret to hear that she
is quite ill.
Mr. Mercer Cutts, who has been
spending a few days here, left Tues
day to visit friends in Richland before
returning to his home In Vienna.
Mr. J. Will Bell came over from
Richland Monday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Fussell were
the welcome gueBts of their sister,
Miss Nettle Christian Tuesday.
Miss Jimmie Gunnells and Mrs.
Fannie Holder, who have been sick
for some time, are" able to be out
again, much to the delight of their
many friends.
The series of meetings conducted by
Rev. ,A. CT Wellons of Plains, and Dr.
L. T.s Cutts of Vienna, at the First
Baptist church closed -Wednesday
night. Despite the disagreeable wea
ther part of the time, every single
service has been largely attended. The
fact that it has been a genuinely good
meeting is manifested In the large
number of persons who have dedicated
themselves to the church.
17TH DISTRICT.
(From our Regular Correspondent)
The fall term at William’s school
house began this week with MIsb
Emma Wiggins as teacher.
ReV. Clarence Roberts, of Plains,
Ailed his appointment at Rylander
Sunday. „ „
Messrs. ,G. W. Wiggins, Jr., R. P.
Israel, O. A. Turner, Misses Mlttie
Collins and Emma Wiggins attend
ed a barbecue In Ellavllle Friday.
They report a most delightful time.
Mr. H. W. Wiggins returned from
White Sprnlgs, Fla., Thursday, but
little Improved in health.
Master Earl Jones, of Terrell is
visiting his little cousin, Master
Leon Jones. . .
Mr. Hardy Exum was the guest of
Mr. Carlton Jones Sunday.
Miss Lorena Martin of Blakely,
was the guest of Misses Salter and
Turner Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Susie Clay McTyter and
Mr. Tid Jennings, of Bottsford, spent
Sunday with. Miss Annis Jones.
Messrs. Maude Childers, of Adams,
and Jim English of .Andersonvllle,
called on Misses Salter and Turner
Sunday afternoon. >
Messrs. H. J. and R. P. Israel visit
ed Misses Mary and Lucy Belle Wells,
of Bronwood Sunday.
Mr. H. J. Israel has returned to
his home in Quincy. Fla., after a
visit to his mother. Mrs. J. G. Israel.
MISses. Bessie Salter, Annis Jones,
Susie Clay McTyler, Messrs. Maude
Childers, Tid Jennings and Hardy
Exum were guests of the
Wiggins Sunday afternoon.
DeSOTO.
SUMTER
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
(From our Regular Correspondent)
DeSoto, Ga., Aug. 27.—Mr. John
Cocke met with a painful accident a
few days ago. having his left hand
severely cut at his saw mill on his
plantation several miles from DeSoto.
His physicians are fearful that two
of his fingers will have to be ampu
tated. *
Mrs. Charles Malone left a few
days ago for White Springs, Fla.,
where she will spend a week.
Misses Zera and LUlie Cocko have
Sumter City, Aug. 27.—Misses Flora returned from a ten days trip to
and U Ofle of Plain., riulted; Whfte Spring Fla. ^ ^ ^
tip In the Air.
(Augusta Chronicle.)
What became of l-Mitor Tom C,am
ble's "state commission” to take
charge-of, and enforce prohibition in.
Savannah?
at'the home of Mr. B. F. Markette
Sunday.
Mr. K. M. McDonald returned Wed
nesday morning much improved In
health. He has nearly recovered from
his recent very serious illness. He
has been at iWhlto Springs, Fla.
Miss Maggie McDonald is spending
a few weeks at "White Springs, Fla.
The fox hunters caught a fox Mon
day morning.
returned from' Americus.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones went to
Sumter Sunday to attend'the funeral
of Mrs. Webb, the aunt of Mrs. Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simmons left
tolfcy for Jacksonville, F1A, where
they will spend a week with friends
and relatives. . , „,
Mrs. Charles Wommack and child
ren have returned from Banks, Ala.,
TO BE ORGANIZED
Democratic Mass Meeting
for Tonight
A mass meeting of Democrats win
be held Friday night to organize-
a Young Men's Democratic club. The
gathering Is called for the City- Half""
at 8 o’clock.
On account of the- practical unani
mity of the sentiment among Amerl-
cus voters for Bryan and Kefn, inter
est in the campaign has not been very
high in Americus. It is taken as a
matter of course that no other candi
dates will receive a corporal’s guard
In this city.
But In- spite of this feeling, some of
the younger Democrats are convinced
that an organization would do good
in many ways. While it is absolutely
sure that Bryan will get a big major
ity In Georgia, yet It is certain that By
pillng up the vote mountain high ok*
any opposition, that the moral effect
upon future campaigns will bo great.
Then If there nre speakers to-come
to Americus, the club would be air
official body to arrango for the oc
casion. On election day the organiza
tion could greatly assist in bringing™
out a full vote. .' This will be doing a
good service for the party.
All Democrats are urged to be ■
present Friday night, promptly at
8 o’clock. The meeting will be brief
and will be mainly for organization.
Misses
LESLIE.
IN GUN DUEL. FARMER::
SHOT IN LUNG
(From Our Regular Correspondent)
Leslie, Ga., Aug. 27.—Mrs. J. Butt,
of Americus. spent Tuesday , and
Wednesday in lieslle, organizing
Woodfifen Circle.
Miss Mae gummerford is visiting
friends In Plains this week.
Mr. Wilson Pryor of Fitzgerald, Is
visiting relatives In and near Leslie
^Mlss'llarilu Jenkins spent Tuesday
in Leslie.
Mr. G. R. Ferguson made a busi
ness trip to Americus Tuesday.
The Misses I-ong of Atlanta are
visiting their sister, Mrs. W. M. Lara-
more, for a few weeks. -
Mrs. R. L. Reeves and little son,
Nunn, left Monday for the mountains
where they will Stay a couple of
It has been raining all the week
hero and e^rybody is anxious to see
the sun shining again.
Miss Florrle Summerford returned
from Americus Sunday, after a few
days’ visit to Miss Mamie McArthur.
Miss Nllla Cobh has gone to Lake
land, Fla., to attend school.
Messrs. John Summerford, Emmett
Adams and Will Wilson went up to
Americus Sunday returning qn the
’Shoofly.” ’ '
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Griffin- spent
Sunday In Americus with relatives.
Mr. John Roebuck spent Sunday
evening In Leslie.
Miss Zera Cocke spent Monday
afternoon with relatives In Italic.
COBB’
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Cobb, Ga.. Aug. 27.—Mr. R. N. Purs-
ley attended, to bUBlneBS In Americus
Saturday. . '
Mr. S. E. Statham was one of the
delegation to Americus Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clay are In Am-
erlcus for a few days this week.
Mr. A. J. Pursiey is here for a
short while visiting home folks.
Mr. W. W. Cobb left yesterday for
Rochelle, where he went for emdlcal
treatment All hope he will come
back cured In a short time.
Mr. C. F. Fuller, who was in busi
ness near here, had his store burned
last week, ft is understood that the
loss jvas partially covered by insur
ance.
•Mr. R. W. Cobb, of Leslie, paid
Cobb a visit Tuesday. , _ .
Miss Ida Summerford returned Wed
nesday from a visit to Cordele.
Mr. J. C. Hill made a business visit
to Americus Monday.
Mr. J. M. Clements, Cobb’s hust
ling turpentine man, made a busi
ness trip to Americus Wednesday.
Mr. W. R. Drane was here for
short while Wednesday.
Mr. G. C. Thomas, accompanied by
Mr. Wesley Cobb, spent the afternoon
in Leslie Sunday. '
Of course Cobb is building up. We
now have a new blacksmith shop and
the railroad crew is here putting new
planks in the depot platform.
CAMILLA, GA., Aug. 26.—(Special)
—A serious- shooting ajfray took
place in the western part of Mitchell
county yesterday afternoon, during
which William Keyton, a well known •
farmer, was shot and seriously
wounded. Keyton and a neighbor had
a difficulty In the former’s cotton-field.
Each man had a rifle and began shoot- -
ing. Keyton’s opponent took refuge
behind a peach tree and from this
vantage point fired on his antagonise. ‘
Shielded by the tree he escaped uniri- -
Jured. Keyton was more unfortunate I
receiving a shot which struck him In
the lung. He says that he will.recov
er.
FOR SALE—One mare, perfectly
gentle, safe for women and children
to drive; One milch cow, three gallons
dally, with young heifer calf; two
horse Chattanooga plow. In good con
dition. Cheap for cash. F. M. Webb,
Rural Route 3, Americus. 8-28-4W.
Wigg—"Old Gotrox Is simply roll- -
Ing in wealth.” Wagg—“I should
think he might find a better use for
It.” s.
IX MEMORY OF
BROTHER E. II. CHEEK
On the 18th day of May last the
spirit of our lamented Brother E. H.
Cheek was summoned from this earth
ly tabernacle to the unknown realities
of life boyond, there to receive a Just
reward and to baSk In the sunshine
of eternal deliverance. Bro. Cheek
was a great sufferer for quite a while
before his death. Several times be
fore that fatal day, it was thought that
ho could not live, when again he
would be restored to convalescence.
Bro. Check was born in Franklin
county, Ga., removing from there
to Sumter county. He died in the
7911i year of his age. He united with
the church at the age of 14, thus for
G.1 years of his life he lived a con
sistent member of the M. E. Church,
South. For a long series of years
filling the position of Sunday school
superintendent and steward of his
church, thus leading a consistent and
exemplary life, before his brethren.
So while we will behold his face no
more on earth, let us emulate his vir
tues. and spread the broad mantle of
masonic charity over his defects. Bro.,
Check was a kind, hospitable neigh
bor, even to a degree beyond his abil
ity. Many were the times when his
hospitable home was filled to over
flowing with welcome guests; many
pleasant hours wore spent at his-dor*-
clle around his hearthstone. It w—
during tho season of protracted, meet
ing services that he especially, de
lighted to have his friends wlth-liln
and to enjoy sweet communion- with
them. He was a regular attendint nt>
the different ordinances of bli'church;
and rarely was he ever found absen’
from his regular church service.
For 60 years he was a> member —
the Masonic fraternity; first a member
of Mineral Springs Lodge, and lat
a member of Furlow Lodge, at Flail.,,
Ga. He loved its precepts nnd exam
ples and was ever an exemplar of the
noble tenets of our order; he was ever
ready to stand for God and the right.
Therefore, bo it resolved.
That while we in common with his
loved ones, shed the sympathetic tear,
we would point them to “the I.amb of
God that taketh away the sins of the
"World,” and while they have sus
tained this Irreparable loss, they can
find In Him more than substitute fur
their loved one.
Resolved, Second, That this tribute
of respect be spread upon our minutes
and copy be furnished the family ot
the deceased.
Respectfully submitted",
J. A. MCDONALD, Com.
