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AMERICUS
thirtieth year.
AMERICUS. GEORGIA.—(WEEKLY)—FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1908.
Knox Hats
are recognized
throughout the
hat world as the
perfection of the
hatters art.
The Fall Styles
are now here
ready for your
inspection. Every
face and phy
sique will find ap
propriate adorn
ment here for
business or dress.
County News Items
Interesting (acts Gathered During the Week by Our
Regular Correspondents.
PLAINS.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
LESLIE.
Knox Derbys
and Soft Hats
$5.00.
Roxford Softs
$4.00.
Imperial Derbys
* and Soft Hats
$3.00.
W. D. BAILEY,
Outfitter for Men and ■ Boys.
CHOSE DELEGATES
TO U. C. V. REUNION
Camp Sumter Has Sugges
tion on Cotton Tax.
Delegates to the State Reunion of
Confederate Veterans In Atlanta next
month were elected at a meeting of
Camp Sumter held Tuesday morn
ing. The following were chosen.
Messrs. W. R. Speer, John A. Cobb,
T. ,!. Morgan, J. M. Hansford, H. T.
Davenport, P. }(. Williams, J. H.
Exum, D. C. M. Burkhalter, T. J.
Joiner, J. T. Howell.
A resolution was Introduced and
adopted directing the delegates from
Camp Sumter to bring before the Re
union the advisability of taking steps
to have Georgia's share of the cotton
tax money, which Is to be refunded
by the national government, devoted
to the Confederate pension fund. -This
money was largely paid In by the
planters who became identified with
'be Southern cause. Hence the jus-
tb’e of returning It to them.
The candidacy of Col. John W.
I lndsay for the office of Commission
er of Pensions, was -endorsed in the
lollowlng resolutions:
"Resolved That Camp , Sumter
61 J, U. C. V., endorse the candidacy
°f Col. John W. Lindsay for Com
missioner of Pensions, and urge the
Confederate Veterans over the State
10 Rive him their support.’* ,
There are some-people so constltu
ted that they seem to get a lot of
measure out of not having any fun
in life.Ex.
The prevalence of scarlet fever and
d'phtherla Is not confined to Amerl-
From other towns near by
RETURNS TO HANDS
OF DR. DAVENPORT
Drug Business Will Hereaf
ter be in His Name:
D. F. Davenport, Druggist.
This Is the sign that in a day or
two will succeed that of the Daven
port Drug Co., on-the well known
pharmacy on I^amar street.
With this new sign the business
started by Dr. Davenport twenty
years ago goes bacit under the Indi
vidual name with which It began life
life.
In 1888 Dr. Davenport launched out
In the drug business In Amerlcus. His
business prospered and grew rapidly.
In 1890 be organized the Davenport
Drug \Co. Unfortunately the . panic
came that year, many of the \ sub
scribers failed or were unable!
meet their obligations to the 1 new
corporation, and it never succeeded
In getting Itself established as firmly
or doing the volume of business that
had been anticipated?'
Recently, as Is generally known,
the stockholders appointed a commit
tee and the company went Into li
quidation. This commltte has nearly-
completed Its work, the old debts
have been disposed of, and the busi
ness has been returned Into the con
trol of Dr. Davenport. From now ou
be will conduct It by himself, as he
did twenty years ago.
With a fine store, an excellent
stock, and an experience covering
two decades. Dr. Davenport's friends
have no fear but that he will hold
and enlarge the business that ha3
been- done under the company. •
Plains, Ga., Sept. 3.—One of " the
most charming affairs of the past
week* was the [larty given by Miss
Floy Oliver complimentary to her
guests, Misses Elizabeth Solomon, of
Macon and Misses Myrtlce and Eloise
Reid, of Tifton. The hostess received
In the parlor, where, as throughout
the beautiful new Oliver home there
were decorations In ferns and palms,
with bowls of roses on mantels and
tables. A guessing contest was the
game enjoyed. In this Miss Emmie
Kate Andrews proved most proficient.
During the ovening delicious Ices
were served. Miss Oliver received her
guests, wearing a becoming gown of
pink batiste. Miss Myrtlce Re/d was
lovely In a blue silk and Miss Eloise
Reid'wqre a pretty pink silk. Miss
Solomon wore a dainty lingerie dress
of white.
A pretty compliment to Miss Oli
ver’s guests was the informal party
given by Miss Lula Carter on last
Friday evening. Only a few couples
were present, but these entered with
great zest Into the different games,
which were played In the parlor, made
attractive with roses and growing
plants. At a late hour sandwiches
and delicious home made candy were
served.
The Plains High School was open
ed Monday with a full attendnee. Rev.
Charles Phillips was elected to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Prof. Dowd. Miss Annie Collum
of Putnam was elected teacher for
the Intermediate department, while
Miss Ophie Markett has the primary.
With suoh efficient teachers the Board
of Trustees predict a most successful
school year.
On last Thursday, “Children's Day"
was observed at the Methodist church,
and tiie exercises were indeed Inter
esting. Mr. Stuart, the faithful sup-
erln'-ndent might well be proud of
his school,'and especially the little
folks, who acquitted themselves with
distinction. Each recitation was well
rendered, evidencing the care bestow
ed upon the little ones by those who
trained them. Well selected songs
Interspersed the program. The boun
teous dinner, which was spread on
tables In the grove, and the refresh
ing lemonade was of course, an en
joyable feature or the day.
Miss Elizabeth Solomon has re
turned to her home In Macon, after
a delightful visit here, the • guest
of Miss Floy Oliver.
Miss Maggie Murton and Mr. Ernest
Simpson, of Smithville, were guests
of friends here last Wednesday.
Messrs. John Mathis and Harry
Hawkins of Amerlcus, were visitors
In Plains the past week.
Mr. Lawson Stapldton, of Amerlcus,
was a recent viator here. '
Mrs. J. C. McLendon returned to
her home In Ashburn Sunday, after
a pleasant stay of two weeks, here
with relatives.
Mr. Joe Moore spent several days
this past week at Sumter.
Mr. J. A. McDonald returned Mon
day from White Springs, Fla.
Messrs. George McDonald, of At
lanta, and Frank McDonald, of Smith
ville, left last Friday, after a visit
to their aunt here. Mrs. J. A. McDon
ald.
Miss Ruby Riley and Mr. Walter
Rylander were pleasant vlstora here
Sunday from Amerlcus.
Miss Annie Stevens of Bronwood,
is a pleasant guest at the home of
Mrs. R. B. Evans. „
Mrs. R. B. Evans and son, Mr.
Jack Slappey were called to Ogle
thorpe this past week on account of
the serious illness of Mr. Walter
Slappey there. His friends here wlsfi
for him a speedy recovery.
Miss Annie Kate Hawkes of Rich
land, Is the guest of Miss Ida Bacon,
near here.
Messrs. Hardiman Clark, Alton Car
ter, Tom and 3. H. Timmerman were
vistors In Amerlcus Sunday.
Mr. Dennis Moore left Tuesday for
Auburn,»where he will resume his
studies for the coming year.
Mrs. Sarah Calmes, who recently
visited relatives here, was so much
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
c °me reports of these dread maladies. News.
Don't hand your friends a lemon:
treat them to lemonade.—Chicago
LESLIE, GA.. Sept. 2.—Last Satur
day and Sunday quarterly meeting
was held at the Methodist church,
having dinner on the ground Satur
day.
Miss Mae Summeford returned from
Plains Saturday after a very pleasant
visit to friends there.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wilson made a
business trip to Amerlcus Tuesday.
Miss Belle Williams left Tuesday
to enter the Agricultural College.
Miss Stella Wade spent Tuesday
with her aunt, Mrs. Bob Hooks, at
Parker’s Crossing. A
Mrs. Johnson and four children, of
Albany, are visiting her brother, Mr.
F. G'. Janes.
Miss Leota Ranew is visiting Miss
Gertrude Hudson, In Amerlcus for
a few days. , \
Miss Ethel McGarrah has returned
to Ellaville, after a couple of days
suent with her sister, Mrs. Lucius
Harvey.
Mr. G. R. Ferguson made a business
trip to Amerlcus Tuesday.
Mr. Furlow Gatewood came down
from Amerlcus to an entertainment at
Mr. J. L. Amason's last night.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscr Drane spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sum-
merford.
Mr. T. J. Wade spent Tuesday In
Americus.
Mrs. R. L. Reeves returned home
Tuesday. Her visit \VaS cut short on
account of so much sickness.
Dr. A. J. Kemp made a business trip
to AmerlcuB Monday.
Mfs. Leon Griffin spent Tuesday in
Amerlcus with relatives.
> Leslie High School will open next
Tuesday. It Is believed there will be a
good school this year.
Mrs. Mary Llghtfoot made a trip to
Americus Tuesday.
Dr. R. L. Reeves, was called to see
little- Mary Will Harvey Monday. It
Was- feared that she had dyptheria, but
the trouble proved to be tonsllltts and
she Is Improving.
COBB
(Fropi Our Regular Correspondent.)
ford. Frank McDonald, E. O.
The SmUhvtUe High School opened
on Monday with a full attendance.
Prof. Searcy, of Howard, Is principal
this year, wlth MIss "Mary Lizzie
Ansley assistant Miss Alice Melton
of Dawson, has quite a flattering mu
sic class again this year.
The friends of Mrs. H. Smith are
glad to learn that she Is convales
cing after a protracted attack of fe
ver. 4
Revival services will be conducted
next week at the Baptist church by
Rev. Oliver of Buena Vista.
Dr. and Mrs. John Clark, of At
lanta, have returned horaq after a
pleasant visit to relatives.
Miss Odelle Allison, of Bronwood,
will arrive this week to be the guest
for a few days of Miss Alice Ansley.
Mr. and Mrs. B. I. McKenney spent
Sunday In Leslie with Mr. and Mrs.
Frank O. Janes.
Miss Ada Salter has returned home
after a delightful visit In Moultrie.
Mr. Luther Ivey of Greensboro, S.
C., is spending a few days here,
with friends and relatives.
Miss Margaret Burton Is visiting lfi
Plains.
(From Our Regular Correspondent^
Andersonville, Ga„ Sept. 3.—School
opened Monday with twenty-two pu-
Wls. Others have come in since then
7 r , still others will enter.
-> H. Clark returned last week
' to her father at Crawford-
Mrs. Tilden Underwood, of Monte
zuma. was the pleasant visitor of her
Bister, JUrs. Julian Glaze, a few days
last week.
Mrs. Sam P. Crowell and Mrs.
Julian Price, of Leesburg, were gueBts
of Mrs. Fort McAfee last week.
The friends of Mr. Harschel Good-
roe, one of our former townsmen, but
now of Eufaula, Als., will regret to
learn that he leaves In a few days for
Denver, Colo., In search of health.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Martin, return
ed Tuesday night from an extended
visit to Talbotton.
tre
vllle. 'O-
Mrs. o. ‘erlln returned home-
Sunday nla, a very pleasant
trip to Atlanu /Shop.
Mrs. Emma D». A at home again
after spending several days very
pleasantly with relatives at Abbeville.
Mrs. A. V. Phillips and children, af
ter spending some time,very pleas
antly here, left Friday morning for
Atlanta to visit Mr. Phillips' mpther,-
before returning to their home in Al
bany.'
Miss Adella la expected home today
after a visit of nearly a month In At
lanta.
The new warehouse will soon be
finished.
Farmers are quite busy picking and
hauling cotton to the gin.
Mr. T. J. Harden- and quite a num
ber of others from here attended
the quarterly meeting at Mountain
Springs [Wednesday.
Miss Maggie Callen, depot agent
for the Central railroad here, left
last Friday for Virginia to visit rela
tives.
Miss Ruby Dorman, who has been
with her grandmother for the past '
year, will leave Thursday morning
-for her home in Mississippi.
Little B. F. Easterlln, Jr., who was
quite sick several days last week, ls.-
able to be out again.
..S'.',
PRESTON.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Cobb, Oa. Sept. 3.—Cotton picking
Is In /ull vogue; the fleldB are white
and cuff is happy once more.
A negro on the Huguenin place was
badly cut In the cotton gin Tuesday.
Dr. Kemp and Dr. McNeil of Leslie,
attended the injured negro.
Mr. W. W. Cobb has returned from
Pitts, much Improved in health.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Culver of De
Soto spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs,
W. J. Hill.
MiBses Nannie and Edna Ramsey
and brother spent a few days visiting
friends In Cobb.
All are glad to learn that Mr. J.
J. Cock, who happened to’the very
painful accident of getting his fore
finger cut off In the saw, is Improving
and we hope him a speedy recovery.
Miss BesBle Pursley made a flying
trip to Amerlcus Tuesday.
Mr. Oordon Statham, of Americus,
paid a visit to his home folks Sun
day.
Mrs. Nannie Summerford Is slight
ly 111 at the home of her son, Mr.
L. C. Summerford.
Mrs. John Bolt has gone to Rich
land to visit relatives and will leave
In a few days to join her husband In
San Antonio, Texas.
Mrs. A. J. Roberts is visiting In
Ijeslie. She will soon leave to. visit
friends In Atlanta.
Mrs. M. R. Hill Is vtslting her
mother, Mrs. E. R. Culver, of DeSoto.
Mrs. Culver Is quite ill and-all' hope
for her an early recovery.
Mr. Q. C. Thomas, who has been
111 for several days, has gone to bis
home at Meigs, Ga.
Mr. W. W. Cobb, has again been
called to Pitts on account of the
death of his annt, Mrs. Musslewhlte,
also the death of his uncle, Mr. Wll-
Preston, Oa., Sept. 3.—Miss Ani-
nle Will Addy of near hero, was an
admired visitor In town Thursday.
Miss Bertha Lunsford, who has been
the charming guest of Mrs. M. E.
Lunsford during a pleasant visit
here, has returned to her home
Plains. - (
Miss Frances Bell, who has been
visiting her grandparents, Capt. and
Mrs. J. T, Beaty, has returned '
her home in Richland.
Little Miss Thelma Pilcher, who
has been spending Borne time very
pleasantly with her cousin, Miss Mary
Bell, has returned to her home near
Americus.
News reached here last Friday of
the death of the infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Davenport, of
Doerun, forpierly of Preston. Their
many friends extend to them their
deepest sympathy.
Miss Alla Kidd, who has been on tho
sick list for several days, Is able to
be up again.
Miss Sallle Thornton, who has
been spending some time with her.
sister at Buena Vista, returned home.
Mrs. J. C. Bell, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Pilcher, near Am
erlcus, has returned home.
The many friends of Mrs. Mamie
RIFT.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)!
Rift, Ga., Sept. 3.—Miss Carrie'"
Jones Is spending the week with her
uncle, Mr. Bob Miller, In Amerlcus;.
There was a very good attendants •
at the 'general meeting at Antioch \
last Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There were a number of vlsltldg
preachers and others and it was re
ported a very good meeting.
Mr. D. C. Jones, Jr., will leave
Thursday for Gordon Institute at
Barnesville, where he will attend
school.
Miss Ada Bell Usry will leave the-
latter part of the week for Summit,
Ga:. where she will teach.
Miss Musa Usry has just returned
from a pleasant trip to her cousin.
Miss Nella Braddy, In Macon.
Miss Musa Usry will attend the
LesIfS High School this tall, boarding
with her aunt, -Mrs. Frank Wilson.
Mrs. J. I. Hiller, of Plains, re
turned home Saturday from a pleas
ant visit to her daughter Mrs. J. T-7.
Pritchard, near here.
Miss Eva Mao Pritchard, has re
turned from a pleasant visit to'her
grandmother, Mrs. J. I. Hiller, in
Plains.
Miss Mary and Annie Laramore
from near here are visiting their wl»-
ter, Mrs. Young In Valdosta, Fla. *
Miss Marllu Jenkins has accepted
MM?o e owiI y r»e 1 ro I t a tn U kn^w'that’ 0 she 1 the 8Cho °* “t the Greene school house.
McEachern regret to know that she The Kchool opena Momlayi Aug . 30th .
JACK.
vum™ ..c.o, ..-o Ham Owen?- 801,1 deaths occurred on
pleased with Plains that she has de-!>y B few Jours apart. Many friends
elded to return and open a first class extend to Mr. Cobb their deepest syni-
mtllinery store. She Is now In the j pathy in his sore bereavement,
northern markets purchasing her fall |
and winter stock.
RUFUS.
Mrs. 1 H. T. Bradley letfWednesday
to Join Mr. Bradley In Cartersville.
their former home, where they will
spend a month pleasantly.
On last Saturday afternoon Plains
narrowly escaped a disastrous con
flagration. The engine room,of the
Plains Square Bale Ginnery from
some cause caught fire. By a deter
mined and heroic effort on the part
of the crowd, who immediately res
ponded, bringing buckets of water
from every available source, keeping
the adjoining buildings wet, suc
ceeded in keeping the fire confined to
the first building, saving the ginnery.
SMITHVILLE.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Smithville, Ga„ Sept. 3.—A pretty
entertainment of last week was that
given by Miss Susie Lunsford at
her home last Friday night. The
hostess received her guests In
dainty white silk dress, made prin
cess. Misses Agnes and Erin Wells
served punch on the broad veranda.
An amusing guessing contest was
„„ the feature of the entertainment, Miss
warehouse, and adjacent residences Rosalie Edwards and Mr. B. F^John-
from destruction.
A Certain^Cure for Aching Feet
Allen’s Foot-Ease, a powder:
Tired, Aching, Sweating, Swolle
feet. Sample sent 1
of Foot-Ease S
new Invention.
Olmsted, LeRoy, 3
3. also s
Corn-Pad,
son winning the prizes. Mr. W. H.
Lunsford won the booby. After the
game delicious ice cream was served.
Among thoso present were: Misses
Annie Randall, Rosalie EdWards,
Julia McMIchael, Nell McKenney, Ef-
fie Cobb, Edna Booker, Lizzie and
Elma Evans, Ettle Richardson, Sal
lle Lou Yarborougji, Margaret Bur-
y, B. F. Johnson,
" Randall,
Hugh
Luns-
ls still seriously 111, and wish for her
a speedy recovery.
Messrs. Will and Willis Cole rush
ed over to town Sunday morning.
Mrs. Rebecca KIdu spent Sunday
very pleasantly with friends In Rich
land. r
Mr. Howell Cobb left Sunday for
Columbus, and will spend several days
there on business.
Little Miss Kathleen Bell came home
Saturday from Plains, where she has
been spending the summer with her
grandmother, Mrs. John Nicholson.
Mrs. S. Bell left Sunday for Dawson,
where she will spend several days
visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. James Nicholson of Plains was
In town Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. T, J. Welch spent
Sunday with their father.
Quite a number of people from here t
17TH DISTRICT.:
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Mr. Jack Smith and Miss Mamie
Livlngstono gave their friends a sur
prise by their marriage last Wed
nesday evening. We wish them a
long and happy life full of usefulness
Mr. Kenneth McTylere was a visi
tor In this community Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tedder of Daw
son, spent last Sunday with their mo
ther, Mrs. J. G. Israel.
Mrs. J. D. Williams Is on the sick
list tills week.
Misses Marllu and Susie Clay Mc-
attended" the" meeting at Enterprise ’ Tylere, Emma and_ Elite WHgtns,
Sunday.
of
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P.
Mr. T. Cobb Tharp, formerly
here, but now of Leesburg, made
flying trip to Preston last week.
Little Miss Christine Spann
Plains, Is the charming visitor
little Miss Kathleen Bell.
Lester Christian returned to
home In Parrott Sunday, after a
pleasant visit of some length to rela
tives here.
The Misses Reid and Miss Oliver of
Plains, spent Sunday here, as the
guests of Mrs. Margaret Oliver.
Miss Testa Tharpe, who has been
In Atlanta the paBt week, buying her
fall stock of millinery, returned home
Sunday.
Mr. D. B. Thornton came up Sun
day on a visit to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. E. Thornton.
Mrs. J. O. Spann and Miss Eula
Nicholson, of near here, spent Tues
day very pleasantly with Mrs. George
Sapp:
Mrs. W. H. King of Weston, who
has been spending a tew days very
pleasantly at the home of Mayor Wal
ker has returned to her home.
Dr. J. F. Lunsford, who has been
In Atlanta for several days, has re
turned home.
Miss Jessie Welch Is spending this
week In Columbus, where as the guest
ct her coubId, Miss Eleanor Fulford,
she Is the recipient of many pleasing
social attentions.
Here Is Relief for Women
If you have pains In tho beak, uni-
nary, bladder or kidney trouble, and
want a certain, pleasant herb cure
and for woman’s Ills, try Mother Gray’s
Australlan-Leaf. It Is a safe and
never-falling regulator. At Drug-
Slyde gists or by maid CO cents. Sample]
' the Mother)
W-2f'
Messrs. G. W. Wiggins and'R.
Israel went to Richlartd Sunday,
Mr. J. K. Slins of Plains, was In
this settlement Sunday.'
Miss Bessie Salter, spent last
Saturday evening with Miss Annts
Jones.
Mr.. Cl C. Jones made a business
trip to Plains Sunday.
All are anticipating a delight
ful dance at Mr. J. D. Williams Fri
day evening.
Mrs. G. W. Israel and Mrs. J. A.
Mills spent last Thursday with their
Bister, Mrs. J. C. Tedder, of Daw
son. 1
SUMTER
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Sumter, Ga., Sept. 3.—Miss Belli: '
Webb Is visiting her brother, Mr--
Cooper Webb In Richland. \
Mr. J. B. Webb and zoev Jx 0.7
attended the Union meeting af Rich
land Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Ludle Webb Is the popular
guest of Mls3 Pearle Parker
Richland.
ot
Books They Should Rave Read
Adam—“The Garden, You and I.”'
Eve—“A woman’s Hardy Garden.”
Noah—“Self-raised, or From tho.
Depths.”
Jacob—“The Social Ladder.”
],h—“The Pit."
Pharoah—"Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea.”
Moses—"The Crossing."
Pottage.”
•“Ixx/klng Backward.”
izens of the Deeps.”
—Life.
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