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TIMES-
THIRTIETH year.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA.— (WEEKLY)—THURSDAY. DECEMBER 31. 1908.
NUMBER 52
County News Items
Interesting Facts Gathered During the Week by Our
Regular Correspondents.
PLAINS.
(F;on: Our Regular Correspondent.)
1’Ialns, Ga.7 Dec. 30.—The past
week has been otje of social activity
for many of the College girls and
b0> ; 8 ^°“®. , °rJ h ®„.. h0 . U ?. ay8 - w »i apend~severaT‘weeks here
with Mrs. Bradley.
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S.
Oliver.
Dr. Samuel Wise Is at home from
Tulane University, for the holidays.
Rev. W. H. Miller of Columbia, S.
C„ and Mr. John Hiller, of Harold-
son, are visiting their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J .1. Hiller.
Mr. H. T. Bradley came last week
and parties and dinners have follow
ed In close succession.
A pretty home wedding of Christ
mas week was that of Miss Eula
Hiller to Mr. L. E. Jennings Sunday
afternoon at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Hiller.
The ceremony was impressively per
formed by Rev. W. H. Hiller, of Col
umbia, S. C. The wedding was a
very quiet affair, and was witnessed
only by Immediate relatives and a
few friends.
One of the most pleasant social
affairs of the past week was the par
ty given by Miss Ethel Carter Fri
day evening. The house was pretty
with Christmas greens of every kind.
Growing plants and flowers added
their beauty to Oe holly and mistle
toe effectively arranged. Progres
slve games were enjoyed. Mr. Den
nis Moore made the highest score
and received the prize, a box
stationary. A delicious fruit .salad
was served during the evening.
An enjoyable affair which added to
the pleasure of the week, was the par
ty at which Miss .Winona Evans enter
tained In honor of her guests, Miss
I.uclle Cochran of Barnesvllle, and
Miss Ellen Hargrove, of Bronwood.
The home, decorated for the occasion
with holly and bamboo, presented an
Inviting appearance to the gay party
of young people gathered to enjoy
the hospitality of the charming hos
tess. Games of different kinds made
the evening pass all too quickly.
Dainty refreshments were served
the conclusion of the games.
Rev. and Mrs. T. C. Barkley ar
rived Saturday froth Bessemer, Ala.,
and will permanently reside at the
borne of Mr. R. M. Andrews.
Mrs. Phillip Watkins left Sun
day for her home In Doerun, after a
week's visit to her father, Mr. Wil
liam Crawford.
Mr. Thomas Davenport of Amerl-
cus, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs.
W. L. Thomas.
Mrs. Otis Reese and children, of
Amertcu8, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar Timmerman, Sr., Friday.
Miss Mattie Stanfield, of Amerlcus,
was a visitor in Plains Friday.
M . Belton Jennings went to Daw
son Monday to spend a few days with
relatives.
Rev., and Mrs. A. C. Wellons
turned, this week from a visit
Preston.
Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Johnson, of
Smithvllle, visited Mrs. Barker this
past week.
Mrs. T. M. Jennings left Monday
for Buena Vista, where she will
visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Black, of
Amerlcus, were pleasant guests of
Mr. and Mrs. J. E .French Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Timmerman.
Jr., spent a few days thi s past
week with relatives In Richland.
Mr. and Mrs. Emory Markett, of
Mlllen, are spending the week with
the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Emory Stevens. ,
Dr. J. Lunsford of Preston spent
Sunday here, the gueBt of Mr. Ever
ett Lunsford.
Quite a number of Plains citizens
attended the-horse races In Amerlcus
Saturday.
Miss Lueile Cochran returned to
her home In Barnesvllle Saturday,
accompanied by Miss Winona Evans,
who will spend the remainder of the
holidays with her.
Mr. and Mrs. Cawsey, of Fitzger
ald, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.
E. Chappell Friday.
Mr. Will Williams, of Louisville,
Ky„ is spending the holidays here
with his sisters. Misses Lucy and
Alice Williams. '
Mr. and Mrs. Will Mackey, of Tax-]
well, were recent visitors at the
home of Mr. John W. F. Murray, near
here. V
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Oliver, N of
Amerlcus, were guests of Mr. and
Mra. R. S. Oliver several, days this
hht week.
Mr. Clifford Oliver, of Newark, N.
■h. Is spending the holidays here
Miss Flora Markett spent the
week-end with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. B. F. Markett, at Sumter.
Mr. Will Thomas French, who at
tends the Technological school In
Atlanta, Is at home for the holidays.
Mr. S. A. Pruitt of Amerlcus, was
a visitor In PlainB Saturday.
Dr. Thad Wise returned Sunday
night from Greenville, where he at
tended a house party.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Campbell left
Sunday for their home In Broxton,
after a delightful visit here to Mr.
and Mrs. M. L. Hudson..
Master Alton Montgomery has
returned from a pleasant visit to
Master Eugene Cato, in Amerlcus.
Mr. Arthur French of Richland
spent Sunday in Plains.
Miss Mae Belle Hawkins of Am-
ericus, was the attractive guest of
Mrs. Joseph Williams this past
week.
Mr. Ed Carter, of Amerlcus,
a visitor to Plains Sunday.
Mr. B. F. .Markett, of Sumter, spent
Saturday In Plains.
COBB
(From Our Regular Correspondent)
Cobb, Ga., Dec. 30.—Christmas has
gone, and It was by far the quietest
ever known. We are now more
than ever in favor of prohibition.
Quite a crowd of people, both
young and old, attended the Christ
mas tree here on last Wednesday
evening. All were pleased and In
the evening the crowd was enter
tained by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hill. The
occasion will be pleasantly remember
ed by all who attended.
Miss Euzera Cocke, who has been
attending college at Rome, is a
home spending the holidays.
Mr. iW. H. Howard attended t<
business in Amerlcus last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clements left
Saturday for a visit to home folks at
Milan and other towns In Georgia.
Mr. Joe C. Clements returned Sat
urday from a week's visit to home
folks at Towers.
Miss Rossle Williams of Leslie, Is
spending a few days with Misses
Maud and Eula Belle Burke at their
home near here.
Mr. S. E. Statham paid Amerlcus
a visit Tuesday on business.
Miss Fannie Lee Ledbetter is
spending a few days with her friend,
Miss Bessie Pursley.
Mr. Roy Black, accompanied by
Miss Euzera Cocke was automoblling
over our excellent roads Tuesday.
Mr. IW. M. Cobb went to Pitts Tues
day afternoon on business.
Mr. E. C. Parker, of Amerlcus, was
down at his plantation near here
Tuesday.
Mr. C. C. Clay came down to hlB
plantation Tuesday.
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HAS BEEN SUBSCRIBER JO
PAPER OVER 35 YEARS
A NDERSONV1LLE
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Andersouvllle, Ga., Dec. 30.—The
Christmas tree at the school house
last Thursday night was quite
success. Every one seemed to enjoy
It Immensely.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Easterlln arc
visiting in Oglethorpe tills week.
Mrs. W. O, Dunn Is spending the
holidays here at the home of Mr.
Dunn's mother.
Miss Fleda McMafli of Americas, is
visiting friends near here/'
Miss Jewel Wicker of Montezuma,
Is visiting at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. W. J. Pennington.
Mr. John A. Wesson spent Christ
mas here with his Bisters, Mesdames
Joiner and Easterlln.
Mr. Burrell Joiner spent a few
days this -week very pleasantly In
Cordele and Albany.
Mr. Fred T. Suber and mother, Mrs.
A T. Oliver, spent Christmas after
noon here with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Easterlln had
the pleasure of entertaining quite
number of their friends last Sunday.
Among the out-of-town guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Easterlin and fam
ily, Mr., and Mrs. John Lopez and
Mrs. Emma Grant of Montezuma.
Quite a party of young folks from
the “Cut Off" were here Wednesday
enjoying Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Easterlin and
family are visiting friends and rela
tives in Montezuma and Oglethorpe
this week.
Miss Maggie Callen spent last
Sunday very pleasantly with friends
In Alabama.
Mr. Joel English still continues
quite ill.
Mrs. C. E. Butler, of Moptezumu,
spent a few days In Andersonvllle
this week, being called here by the
Illness of her mother, Mrs. English.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Suber, amoiig
the ol J vst citizens of this place, mov
ed to Boston, Ga., the past week.
Every one regretted very much to
see them go. No one could have
left our town who will be missed
more than they.
We are glad to welcome Dr. Bagley
and wife to our little town again.
They moved In this week.
Prof. A J. Clark made a very pleas
ant visit to Macon this week to thi
home of his son, Dr. M. A Clark,
PRESTON.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Preston, Ga., Dec. 30.—Miss Flor
ence Stapleton entertained a few of
her friends very charmingly at •
December "Stunt Party" Monday evert
ing. Roses and holly were used in
profusion, adding charm and frag
rance to the attractive home. Some
appropriate contests were provided
by this clever hostess, which added
greatly to the amusement of the
guests.
Dainty refreshments; consisting ft
hot cbocplate and cake were served.
Rev. Postelle of Richland, who has
been assigned to Rev. Jones' place at
the Methodist Church here, filled hi*
first appointment Sunday. The ser
vice was a most Interesting one. Rev.
Postelle comes very highly recom
mended, and we trust our association
with him will be both pleasant and
profitable.
Misses Thelma Pilcher and Nettle
Albritton, of Sumter, are the pretty
guests of Miss Mary Bell this week.
One of thj most delightful affairs
within the past week was the ele
gant dinner at which Miss Jewel Kidd
entertained a few of her friends Sun
day. Those present were Misses Wil
lie Tullls, Jessie Welch and Flor
ence Stapleton.
Miss Janie Statum of Richland,
ELLAVILLE.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
EllavlUe, Ga„ Dec. 30.—Misses Min
nie and Martha Davis are the at
tractive guests of their sister, Mrs.
W. E. Drane, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Strange spent
Sunday In Amerlcus, the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Zach Childers.
Miss Alberta Dozier, of Atlanta, Is
spending a short while with her mo
ther, Mrs. M. E. Dozier.
Rev. I. E. McKellar of Baconton, Is
on a visit to friends here. ,
Little Miss Velnm Williams left
yesterday to visit her Bister, Mrs. A.
R. Lewis, at Broxton.
Mrs. Ed Bridges Is spending today
jn Amerlcus shopping.
Mrs. E. P. Hart and children have
eturned from Buena Vista, where
they attended the Burton-McNell wed
ding.
> Misses Carrie and May Mott
the guests of relatives here.
Mrs. Dr. Hodges and Miss Lizzie
Catley of Atlanta, are visiting Mrs.
F. V. Bridges.
Misses May Strange and Dorothy
Cheney are the guests of Miss Lilia
Mas Bryant at Murray's this week.
Mr. and Mrs. 'W. D. Murray are
visiting In Broxtoh this week.
LESLIE.
SMITHVILLE.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.) (From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Leslie, Ga., Dec. 30.—Preachin -' PmlthvIHe. Ga., Dec. 30.—Smlth-
was held Sunday and Sundny even- '--Ic jteople have been fully lin
ing at the Methodist church by Rev. bued with the Christmas spirit judg-
Ferrel. ; ing by the number of entertainments
Miss R.'.iTv Wilson entertained a Given during the past week,
party of about forty-five young people| On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
at her home Sunday with a turkey A H. McAfee entertained In a most
dinner. Everyone reported a grand//a ''*«ble maner In honor of their
they
time, as they always do when
go there. '
Miss Bessie Wilson and brother,
Mr. Eugene Wilson, of Broxton,' are
visiting Miss Mattie Wilson.
Dr. F. F. McNeal left Monday for
visit to friends in
Not the Kind of Trouble He Wants
Hahira after
Leslie.
The entertainments given at Mr a.
C. E. Locketts, Miss Mattie Wil
son’s, and Mrs. Geo. Deljoache's were
all enjoyed by the attendants.
Mr. Roy Black, of Amerlcus, is
are' visiting his cousin, Miss Zera Cock.
They came up to Leslie In an auto
mobile yesterday.
Misses Beryl Dunn and Mitch
Payne are guests of Miss Stella
Wade.
We regret to know that most of the
girls and boys will have to go back to
school on the fourth.
Mr. Edgar Morgan, of Vienna, Is
visiting his aunt, and uncle, Mr. and
Mrs. F. H. Hines.
Los Angeles Times.)
While Carrie Nation Is over there on
the other side old Ralsult will miss
a good chance If he falls to kidnap
her.. He could get big money by
agreeing never to let her go.
NeW York Press.
The difference between a man and
a woman. Is she likes to stand before
a mirror openly;; he on the sly.
day very delightfully with friends In
Parrott.
Mr. D. B. Thornton of Tlfton, Is
siiendlng this week very pleasantly
with homefolks.
Mr. J. W. Montgomery left Wed
nesday morning for Atlanta and St.
Louis, where he will spend several
days on business.
MIbs \Vlnnle Kidd.' of Plains, Is
visiting Miss Belle Reeves this week.
Mrs. Ura Stevens Is spending this
. f ^Dapy 'wide, Mr. and Mrs.
Emmette whose mar
riage occurred « j days before.
Friday evening Mrs. J. H. Randall,
| Jr., entertained in her Inimitable
manner, the younger set. On Sat
urday evening about a dozen of Miss
Eddie Edward's friends enjoyed with
her. a royal birthday feast, and an
all-round good time.
Mrs. T. S. Burton made glad the
hearts of her Sunday School class
on Monday evening with a little par
ty at which games wore played and
refreshments served.
Tuesday evening Mr. W. H. Luns
ford entertained In a most enjoyable
manner his Sunday School Class,
and Miss Pearl Hale gave a "Tackey
Party" to the younger set In honor
of her guest, Miss Lydia Cochran, or
Montezuma. Misses Edith McKenncy
and Agnes /Wells drew for the lady's
prize, a box of candy, the lattor win
ning and Mr. Edwin Redding won
Mr. and Mrs. M. I. McGarrah, of | the gentleman’s prize, n tie.
Ashburn, spent a few days of last The "Hooligans" played dominoes
week with Mr. , and Mrs. Lucius Har
vey.
Mr. Tom Amason, of Arabi, spent
a few days with Mr. J. L. Amason.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ferguson, of
DeSoto, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. F. O. Janes. /■
Mr. Wilson Pryor,' oft Fitzgerald, Is
visiting relatives In and near Les
lie. 1
Mr. and Mrs. Qulnnle Jones " are
visiting relatives In Jacksonville.
Miss Nettle Lockett and Miss Foy
Mott of Amerlcus, spent a few days
recently with Mrs. C. E. Lockett.
at Miss Annie Randall's Tuesday af
ternoon and had their usual good
time. Miss Nettio Burton drawing
the prize, a hat pin, and Miss Ettlo
Richardson the booby.
Miss Odelle Alison Is the attrac
tive guest of Miss Allco Ansley this,
week.
Misses Ethel and Agnes McManus-
spent last week very pleasantly with
relatives In Shellman nnd Cuthbert.
Mr. Lynn Page, of Leslie, was
among others who spent Sunday
here. —
Mr. l-eonard McManus, of Macon,
Mr. and Mrs. Bose Johnson, of was the guest of relatives hero Inst
Huntington, spent Sunday with Mrs. week.
R. L. Reeves. 1 Among those who attended the
: horse race In Amerlcus Saturday
Will Never Affect Mr. Hrynn I tvere: Messrs. Fort McAfee, Clyde
! McKenncy, Eniest Simpson and R. S.
"jRtnite. In Atlanta l „v Sc ?, ntu L B ? t urne ’ 8 bl " lncl '<\ a9 « jj r p au i «. McKenney, formerly ot
■i Stokes, In Atlanta. the President's salary won't affect , . w ._„_
MIbs Vesta Thorpe left Tuesday, President Roosevelt If it becomes a Smlthvllle, but now of Wesson, Miss.,
for Amerlcus and will probably visit law, and It won’t affect Mr. Taft for gladdened the hearts of his home.
Plains before returning home. . *■» W- ” n '* 8S “ l ,a8SPS «t the folks by a visit on Christmas day.
present session, | Mr. Ned Brantley of Tuscaloosa,
Mr. Howell Cobb left Wednesday
for Colnmbus and will be away sev
eral days on business.
Let the best horse leap the hedge.
-Irish.
(Continued to page 4.
BANKRUPT
GEO.
ISALE
$28,300 Slaughter Pen
D. WHEATLEY’S STOCK
Sold .under the hammer of the trustee at $9,325. ' You can do your
own figuring.
On Saturday^ January 2, at 9 A ’
Among the Tlmes-Recorder's most
valued subscribers Is Mr. Roan Smith,
whose postofllce Is Smlthvllle. Mr.
Smith Is 82 years old, having been
born In 1826. He is still able to
come to town and attend to busi
ness, being remarkably active for n )(]ence on Tuesday evening
man of his advanced age. He has moBt enjoyable affair,
been a subscriber to the Tlmes-Recor-
der and Its predecessors for over
thirty-five years. Each year he
comes around to the office and set
tles for the paper for another year.'
ADDRESS WANTED
The Times-Recorder desires the
postoffice address of Mr, J. T.
Treadwell, a Confederate veteran
of Sumter. (Will some friend kindly
give It. /■
Atlanta Constitution.)
If you want to see a real holiday
rush, be around when Taft says
"Next!"
the gates of the Great Bankrupt Slaughter Pen will be thrown open for
l8 business, and when we say business, we mean it is up to you to get in a
the guest of Mrs. Will Allen during n big hurry if you want any of this $28,300 stock of desirable and season
able merchandise, which will be sold so cheap that a thief would be.
ashamed to steal it.
No use holding back—you are coming to this Big Bankrupt Sale
visiting p en> Everybody is coming, why not get in early and get some
of the best? It will be useless to take up the time of any salesperson try
ing to buy something at a lower price than marked. They will be
a promptly fired if they cut lc on any article. Everything is plain and we
number at a delicious turkey dinner propose dealing absolutely square with every one. We are glad to say
TJ‘STstSE that this stock is as good in point of selection and value as any we have
ever bought, and will go glimmering. Don’t you forget it. Now, don t
forget the place and the time, for we are not going to wait on you, but
will pull off the show “Johnny-on-the-Spot.” Nothing ever like it in
Americus.
pleasant visit here,
Miss' plallie Thornton has as her
guest this week Miss Annabel Kidd,
of Americus..
Mr. and Mrs. Fran* Cobb, of Col
umbus, are very pleasantly
relatives here this week.
The entertainment given by Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Reeves at their new resl-
was a
Mrs. J. H. Strickland, of Concord, and
Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Lunsford.
Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Wellons, of
Plains, attended th* Baptist Sun
day School-Christmas tree last Fri
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Passmore, of
Weston, were pleasant visitors here
one day last week.
Miss Vivian Goss of Dawson, is the
attractive guest of her cousin, Miss
Ratio Goss, during a visit here.
Mr. J. M. Christian spent Sun
GEO. D. WHEATLEY’S OLD STAND
See big double page circular that is being dutributed
I. C. B. SLAUGHTER PEN
