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AMERICUS. GEORGIA. (WEEKLY)—THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 11. 1909.
NUMB8R it.
County Nevs Items
,ntcrc9ttafl H0 ustsls^ week by our
NEWS OF THE PLAINS HAPPENINGS IN
IS TOLDAF LENGTH. SCHLEY COUNTY
Many Occasions of Interest As
There.
IN THE METROPOLIS (NEWS FROM LEE
Of WEBSTER COUNTY! COUNTY CIRCLES.
Current News Happenings Siritfiville Sends the Usual
Over in Preston.
Weekly Letter.
Preston, Gu., Nov. 5.—Magnolia
Camp, W. O. W., of Preston, enjoyed
an oyster spread at their last meeting.
Oysters were served in all styles
and thoroughly enjoyed by all, and for
once a near-full meeting was held.
Mr. K. A. Bush was a business vis
itor here ode day lost week.
Mr. and Mrs. I .eon Passnpre, of
Weston, were visitors here as? day
last week.
.. Dr. J. B. Lunsford has r^urued
from a pleasant trip to Macon.
Miss Vesta Tharpe spent a fell days
pleasantly with relatives at Plalt^ last
week.
Mrs. Emma King has returned ^me
after spending several weeks qMte
pleasantly with her daughter, Mrsfe.
E. Cook, at Cusseta. '
Mrs. M. E. Lunsford had as h r
guest last week. Mrs. Fletcher, q
Parrott.
Mrs. Arrle Bell, of Richland. u
(Froti Our Regular Correspondent.)
Smlhvllle, Ga., Nov. 10.—A party
°| yoibg men entertained at a six
o clock dinner Friday night at the
McAfee hotel, the occasion , a beauti
ful one, hi compliment to the young
ladles.
The Intel parlors were halidsomely
decoratel in palms and ferns, and in
the dlnligroom pink was the color
prevailing in artistic taste. The table
centerpiece was a tall vase lllled with
lovely pink roses, and the hand-palm
ed place cards w*ere autumn leaves
the dainty work of Miss Margaret Bur
ton. Those present were: Misses
Nettle Burton, Ethel Bomar, Mary and
Alice Ansley, Margaret Burton. and
her guest, Lula Matthews, and Nell
McKeuney; Messrs. Clyde McKenney,
Ernest Simpson, H. K. Sealy, Nlm
mons McMlchael. Will Randall and
J. M. Bruner.
Miss Edna Booker entertained with
spending a few days pleasantly at the
delightful hospitality the Embroidery
home of Capt. and Mrs. J. P. Beaty.
Miss Sallle Thornton, who has been
in Buena Vista for some time, Is with
bomefolks for a few days this week.
Mr. A. H. Hartsfleld, of Weston, was
among ethers In town on business
Tuesday.
Mrs. Robert Kidd visited relatives at
Dranevllle, a day or two recently.
Miss Little McEarchern, of Par
rott, Is a visitor at the homo of her
brother. Mr. John McEarchern, this
week.
Friends of Mr. W. P. Jowers regret
very much his serious illness.
Mr. Clarence Tullls, of Dranevllle,
was a visitor here one day rocently.
Mr. and Mrs. King Stillman, of At
lanta, are guests at the home of Mr.
W. p. Jowers, having arrived last
week.
Mrs. Margaret Oliver, who has been
»lck for some Ime, was reported as be
ing In a very critical condition late
Tuesday evening.
NEW ERA.
tFtom Our Regular Correspondent.)
Amertcun, Ga., Nov. 9.—The mar
riage of Miss Bertha OriOn and Mr.
Warren Turlington Sunday won quite
» surprise to their many friends. They
were married by Rev. Mr. McMahan
in the presence of a few friends and
relatives, and left Sunday afternoon
(or their future borne in Byromville.
Mr. Theodore Woodruff, of Byrom-
*dle, and Miss Delma Parker attended
services at Bethel Sunday.
0. C. Parker was a visitor near
Gatewood Saturday.
Mr. Will Loper and children, of
Gatewood, were visitors in this neigh
borhood Sunday.
R. P. Parker and wife and little
daughter, Eddie Lou, spent Sunday at
the home of their brother, Mr. M. M.
Parker.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Veal and chil
dren Bpent Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. B. J. Lane.
„ N. M. Veal and 0. C. Parker spent
Saturday night In Americus.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Autry and dsugb-
•* r . Miss Mamie, spent Sunday very
pleasantly with their son and brother,
«f-L C. Autry.
Mr. S. J. Bradley and family were
rollers at the home of his father, Mr.
“'rant Bradley, Sunday. ,
Mr. Thomas Orant and slater. Miss
"laa, attended service* at Bethel Sun'
?Iub Friday afternoon. Refreshments
'ere served after an hour pleasantly
»ent In fancy work and conversation.
Miss Annie Randall returned Tuea-
dq after a pleasant visit of a week
InRncon.
•V. Ernest Simpson spent part
lastweok with bis brother. Col. G. E.
Simgon. In Tlfton.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Fort McAfee aud
Mr. E i. McKenney left Tuesday at
noou t?r Atlanta, to attend the auto
mobile -aces.
Miss Alia Matthews of Americus
was the {tractive guest of Miss Mar
garet Buron Friday.
Mr. E. 1. Martin of Leesburg was
a business visitor Monday.
Mr. and Ms. J. C. Eastman and lit
tle son, Canon, of Mobile, are the
guests this w>ck of Mr. and Mrs. R.
S. Salter.
Little Basel Crittenden, who spent
the week-end l»re with Annie Laurie
Wells, has retimed to her home in
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Plains, Ga, Nov. 10.—On Thursday
evening Mr. Pieman Dodson compli
mented Misses Lula and Lynda Mathis,
of Americus, with a delightful party.
The pretty Dodson home was taste
fully decorated with cut flowers aud
palms. Informal games were ployed,
and during the evening a delldons
fruit salad was served. Mr. Dodson Is
a genial and hospitable host, and his
guests were quite enthusiastic over
the pleasant occasion.
Plains Chapter, No. Ilf. Order of the
Eastern 8tar, held a meeting Monday
afternoon, which was not only Inter
esting hut profitable. There was pres
ent at the meeting. Mrs. Senle Hub-
hard, of Macon, the Worthy Grand
Mntron of the Grand Chapter of Geor
gia. It is quite a treat and honor to
any subordinate chapter to have this
Grand Ofllcer visit them, and the
Plains Chapter highly appreciates the
instructions and the wise counsel giv
en by this Grand Officer.
Rev. J. M. Rustin filled bis appoint
ment here Saturday and Sunday,
preaching three most excellent and
soul-stlrrlng sermons to Urge congre
gations.
Miss Mary tae Saunders left .Sui
day for her home In Loyd, Fla, aftfer
an extended visit here to Mr. anil Mrs.
J. E. Chappell.
Miss Flora Markett spent Sunday In
Americus. the guest or Mr. and Mrs.
Robert White.
Mr. Tom Timmerman arrived Sat
urday night from Soperton, Ga.. and
is the guest or his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Jesse Timmerman.
Mesdames Andrews and Argo, of
Americus, Bpent Thursday pleasantly
here, guests of Mrs. William Argo.
Rev. C. A. Phillips and Mr. R. S.
Oliver attended a session of Welle
Chapter in Americus one evening this
pas week, and saw the Royal Arch
Degree conferred on a team.
Mrs. M. M. Jennings left Saturday
for Cordele, where she will spend a
few weeks with her parents.
Misses tain and Lynda Mathis. «f
Americus, were attractive guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Armstead Dodson a few
days ago.
Messrs. W. S. Moore, J. A. McDon
ald and E. R. Stewart were business
visitors to Americus Saturday.
Mrs. Seymour Evans and little Miss.
Mary Frances Evans were guests of
Americus relatives the first of the.,
week.
Mrs. Edgar Timmerman, Jr, and
Miss Genevive French were pleasant
visitors In Americus recently.
Mrs. William Fleming, of Albany, Is
here on a visit to her mother, Mrs)
Nina Carter.
Mr. and Mrs. Rolln Chambliss and
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. F. .Murray attend
ed the fair In Macon thlB past week, j
Mesdames E. C. Hall and J. H
Causey, of Americus, spent Thursday
Told By Our Regular
Correspondent.
i.e, uu, ivor. 10.—Mr. Clyde
Hill Is in Atlanta this week.
Miss Minnie Royal Is spending some
time in Americus the guest of Mrs.
Will English.
Col. C. R. Mi-Crory is spending this
week In Milledgevllle on business.
Miss Elizabeth Drane of Buena Vis
ta Is the charming guest of her sister,
Mrs. E. R. Jordan, on Broad street.
Mr. Philo Smith of Americus was
here Tuesday on business.
Mrs. S. C. Collins, accompanied by
little Misses Louise and Cleone, spent
Monday In Americus.
Miss Mary Williamson is spending
this week most delightfully In Atlan
ta.
Shellman.
Misses Nettle Burton and Susie
Lunsford spent Tuesday very pleas
antly with friends In Leesburg.
Miss Emma Hartrove of Bronwood
was the attractive giest of Miss Pearl
Hale Monday.
Among others who went to Atlanta
Tuesday night to attind the races
were Mr. and Mrs. W If. Turner.
Messrs. J. H. Randall, Frank Cobb
and Lucius Richardson.
Mrs. Moggie McManus returned Sat
urday from Macon, where she spent a
month with relatives.
Monday was "circus day" here, and
Smlthvllle turned out en inusse.
Howe’s Great tandon Shows were the
attraction and the performance was a
highly creditable one. The manage
ment's generous and gentlemanly
treatment of the public won for them
many friends.
Mrs. R. d. McNcal and Miss Alice
^«l>h called at the home of Mrs. J. T.
Morris Monday.
Johnnie Orlffln spent Saturday with
ms cousin, Murray OriOn.
Tharpe Orant, of Americus, spent
•anday at the home of hi* uncle, Mr.
N C o rant
A large crowd of the people around
??re went to the circus In Americus
JoMay. They all report a good time.
™**»r*. Charlie,and Sle Cary of Hunt.
'Jgton took dinner with their brother,
'r. Boner Cary, Sunday.
Mr. and Mre. I. N. Murphy, of Amer-
k?, ’ ? IM!nt Wednesday night with the
F«ke? I “ renU - Mr ’ ,nd Mr> - B ’ S ’
..Mr- Alfred Holloway gad Misses
■“Wys and Ellen Roach were out
'"•Vine Mil min..
■ying Sunday afternoon.
Miss Myrtle OriOn spent Sunday af-
„ rnoon at the home of Mr. D. C. Orif-
»<.n r \ U ’ c - OriOn and J, T. Morris
o l0Wtt Friday on business
„ * v "u r uu uuaiuviw
, *r. C. N. Bailey spent Saturday af-
(u 00011 « the home of Mr. D. C. Orlfc
17th District.
here with Mrs. J. E. Chappell.
Mrs. W. T. Wise, of Preston, waa a
visitor at the home of Mr. J. E. Chap
pell one day recently.
Misses Lucy and Alice Williams
had
this
s delightful visit in Americus
past week.
Mr. Nolan Crenshaw, of GreeuvlHo,
Ala, spout last week here with Mr&
Crenshaw at the home of Mrs. Rufus
McGee.
Mrs. Jumes Dukes has returned
from a visit to friends iu Oglethorpe,
Mias Mattie Derrick is at home from
s delightful visit to Mr*. Catmes la
Americus.
I)r. B. T. Wise spent several days
this post week In New Orleans with
his son, Bowman, who had a surgical
operation. Ills friends are glad th
learn of the improvement In hts com
dltion the last few days.
Miss Ophie Markett was a visitor to
Americus Saturday.
Mrs. Rolln Chambliss and children,
Mrs. Cornelia Jennings, Misses Mar
guerite Hudson, Genevle French, Alice
Ruth Tlthmerman, Carrie and Catheiv
Ine Oliver were among the number
from Plains who attended the elrcua
In Americus Monday.
(Flom Our Special Correspondent)
Seventeenth District, Nov. 10.—Miss
Mlttle Collins and little Miss Bertha
Israel have returned home after
week's stay In Columbus.
Mr. C. C. Christie of Dawson was
a Sunday visitor in our community.
Mrs. T. O. Williams had as her
guests Saturday and Sunday Misses
Motile Williams, Ella Israel, Aoaddre.i
Israel, Emma and Ellle Wiggins and
Janie May Hatcher, Measrs. I* X. Tur-
W. Wiggins, Jr, and R
pin, G.
I srBel - _ .
Mr. and Mr*. Tom McCrea of Atlan
ta spent several days laat week with
the former's parent*. Mr. and Mr*. 1.
A. McCrea
Mr and Mr*. T. G. Williams, M.-.
Charlie Israel and Mis. Tudie Knight
went to Dawson Tuesday to attend
the Robinson show*.
Messrs. Carlton and plerce Jon ®* "'
America., .pent funday wlG. their
parents, Mr. and Mr*. O. P. Jones.
Quite a number from here attended
the circus In Americas
Mr. and Mm. O. W. I.rael, Messra
W. A. Jone* and T. J. Sugg. spent
several day. In Macon last week «*
tending the state fair
If yuu have not yet remitted In puy.
‘ criptlen account, or Ir
meat of old subscription account, or
renewal for the ensuing year, this ►
the time to do It. Don’t orerloof
Weekly TImcs»HeCOPhfk *P
28th DIS R 7
I From Our Regular Correspondent.)
zstii District, Nov. It).—Rev. S. \
McMahen filled bis regular appoints
ment at Bethel Saturday and Sunday
with a good attendance each day, but
more especially Sunday.
Mr. und Mrs. J. 0. Cannon aud soun,
Odesta and Autrie. Mr*. Ethel Cannon
aud son, Paul, of Dawson, spent from
Saturday until Tuesday pleasantly at
Mr. and Mrs.0. J. Cannon’s and were
accompanied home by Messrs. Will
and Perry Cannon.
Miss Ima Clement* spent Friday
night pleasantly with Mias Inez Mc
Ncal.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Orlffln. Miss Ada
Kitchens. Mr. and Mrs. Will Griffin
and family apent Sunday deligbtfuu
at Mr. J. L. Griffin’s. Sr.
The circus was largely
from around here Monday.
Miss Annie Forte Woodruff
on Mrs. J. D. Griffin
school.
Mr.
Col. Eh Hart made a business trip
to Buena Vista today.
.Ulsa Mabel Holgler of Milledgevllle
Is the attractive guea t of Mrs. J. C.
Rainey.
Mr. Chester McCrory took in the
state fair at Macon last week.
Miss Minnie Cheney Is spending a
delightful week in Atlanta.
Prof. K. E. Drane spent Saturday
in Buena Vista.
Mrs. Henry Mathews of Fort Val
ley has returned to her homo after
a week's visit to her sister, Mrs. U.
M. Murphy.
Mr. 11. J. Williams is taking lu the
automobile races lu Atlanta this week.
Mrs. Lute Shealy and little son of
Oglethorpe visited Mrs. E. S. Bald
win the past week.
Misses Ruth Stewart and Ruth Wall
made a visit to Americus Monday.
Mrs. J. R. Jordan has returned home
after a pleasant visit to Americus.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Collins are in
Atlanta this week.
Rev. John Hudson of Macon Is the
guest of Rev. C. A. Norton.
Mr. Henry English of Portland, Ore,
is delighting Ills friends here with a.
visit.
Mrs. Claude Johnson made a shop
ping tour to Americus today.
Mis. John Cheney Is the charming
guest of relatives In Atlanta this
week.
Dr. L G. Stewart left today for At
lanta.
Mr. Hamp Stevens, one of our enter
prising warehousemen, made n busi
ness trip to Sumter county this week.
Master Lon Arrington, Jr, has fully
recovered from his recent severe III-
oess.
Rev. Monroe Murray filled his regu
lar monthly appointment at Philippi
CUT-OFF
From Our Regular Corresuondentl
Cut Off. Nov. 10.—Rev. Mr. Hutchin
son, of Americus, came
regular pastor. Rev. W
and preached two fine
day and 8unday.
The singing at Mr.
era' Saturday evening
enjoyed by all attending.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wicker,- Mr. and
Mrs. W. J. Pennington, Mlsq Lottie
Pennington and Messrs. Earnest Coker
and Andrew Greene attended the fair
Thursday and report a grand time. . *
Mrs. A. J. Pennington and Midi W.
C. Barton spent Tuesday at Hamburg,
the guest of relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Greene Norris, of near
Oglethorpe, are spending the week
here with relatives.
Mr. George Greer, of Riverdale, at
tended the singing here Saturday
evening.
Mr. D. n. Bedenbaugh spent Sunday
near Oglethorpe with relatives.
Mr. R. H. Stubbs went to Americus
Saturday on business.
Mr. Philip Greene, of Montezuma,
wns here a few days last week, tho
guest of relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Barton apent
Sunday In Sumter with Mr. and Mrs.
Cleve Pennington.
Kirs* Sagerser,
of JTiesoun.
FACIAL NEURALGIA.
Mr*. O. S. Sager’- r, 1S11 Woodland.
The people are still grinding cane, | Are., Kansas City, J o., writes:
but guess this week will bring the
cane grinding season to a close.
Miss Molllo McKenzie and Mr. Qeo.
Dicker attended Sunday school at
Pleasant HIU Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Mamie Harden, of Oglethorpe,
apent Tuesday afternoon with Mr».
Lon Holloway.
Mre. Jasper Williams and children
are spending the week with her moth
er. Mrs. Lon Holloway.
Mias tattle Pennington and Master
William Pennnington spent Wednes
day morning nt Andersonvllle with
Mrs. Quests English.
If yog have not^et remitted in pay.
ment of old subscription account, or ft
renewal for the ensuing year, this is
the time to do it. Don’t overlook the
Weekly Tlmes..]lecorder.
LESLIE.
Sunday.
Miss Dollle Alien left today for
Dawson, where she was called to the
bedside of her sunt, who la quite 111.
Messrs. E. L. Bridges, E. W. Strange
add Harry Dixon made up a pleasant
party of autolsts to Atlanta this
week.
Miss Martha Davis of Coney, Ga,
made a pleasant visit to her slater
here Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. White of Taylor coun
ty were visitors at the home of Mre.
R. E. HIU this week.
Arthur and Orody Murray are In
Atlanta.
Mrs. Tom Balsdeu. who has been
attending some time here, will return
to her home in Americas tomorrow.
Rev. Mr. Parker of Colquitt has ac
cepted the pastorate of the Baptist
church here, and preached bis initi al
sermon on Sunday lost. His discourse
eras most eloquent, and was listened
to by a vast concourse of people. He
made a moat pleasing impression on
Jjts hearers and we welcome him
among ns.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
taslle. Ga, Nov. 10.Mra. J. C. Hoff
man, of Cordele, was buried fiero this
morning. She has left many relatives
and friends to mourn here death. ■
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wilson returnei
recently from Walla-Hollo, S. 0
where they vlalted their daughter;
Mrs. Alison.
Mr. taolus Harvey made a business
trip to Americus yesterday.
We nre sorry to know that little
Master Hammett Is III with scarlet fev
er. We hope he will be well again
soou.
A number of taslle people went to
the circus In Americus Monday.
Mr. Bose Johnson nnd wife were in
our town yesterday.
Mr. Saunders Laramore and son,
Clebe, havo arrived In Leslie, their
former home. They have been In
Florida three years. Wo are glad to
have them move back. Mts. taramoro
and daughter, Pency. will come In a
few weeks.
Mr. J. L. Arnason and Miss Annie
Clare Ranew ore attending the " auto”
races In Atlanta this week.
Mrs. E. A. take, of De Soto, spent
Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. F. O.
Janes.
Mr. F. G. Janes will leave this week
to attende the Atlanta Auto races.
Miss Stella Wade Is spending this
week In Athens with friends.
Miss Marllu Jenkins came home last
Friday, returned to tako her school
near Americus Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Dick Pursley, of Cobb, waa in
tasllo Wednesday.
Mr. Edgar Parker has started *
house here. It will be a beautiful
building when completed.
*'I feel It a duty t'ue to you and Its
others that may lie a' llcted like myself,
to speak for Pcruna.
“My trouble flrstc: me after la grippe
eight or niuo-yenrsogo, a gathering In
my bead and ncunlgia. I suffered
most all the time. Hy nose, ears and
eye* were badly n If m :od for tho last two
years. I think from :>onrdcscrlptlonof
Internal catarrh tlial I must have had.
, that also. I suffered very severely. ,
“Nothing ever relieved mo llko Pa
rana. It koeps me fi om taking cold.
“With tho ezeeptl >a of soino dost-
ness f am feeling perfectly cured. I
am forty-six years old. -
“I fool that words are inadequate Is.
express my praise tm Peruns." t
Stomach Troubli Seven Years. £
Mrs. T. Freeh, M^il, Hickory Point,'
Tenn., writes:
“Having boon Aisled with catarrh
and stomsoh troublo for soven years,
end after having tried four different
doctors they only rollored me for allttl*
while. I-was induced to try Per flan,
and X am now entirely well.” •
Man-a-lin an Ideal Laxative.
PRESTON.
M job have not yet remitted In puj.
not yet re
ment of old subscription account, or
renewal for the ensuing year, this ls
the time to do It. Don’t overlook the
Weekly Times..Recorder.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)?
Preston. On. Nov. 10.—Miss Salllo
Thornton, who has been visiting
homofolks pleasantly for sovoral days,
has returnod to Buena Vista.
Mrs. J. H. Strickland has returned
to her homo at Concord, dftar spend
ing about tea days quite pleasantly :
with her parents, Hon. and Mrs. J. R.
Stapleton.
Miss Florrlo McNcal visited rela
tives In Richland very pleasantly a
day or two this week. -
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Horn have re
turned from Shellman, where they
httvo been visiting an uncle a few days-
Miss Lucllo Oliver, returned Mon
day from a delightful visit to her
homo at Dadevllle, Ala.
Mrs. Arrle Bell, who has been
spending soveral days pleasantly visit
ing relatives here, returned to her
home at Richland Monday.
Messrs. W. E. Jenkins, John A. King
and T. J. Bartlett formed a congenial
party going Over to Amoricus to the?
circus Monday.
Mrs. Manson tawrey, who has buca
on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. T. M. taw
rey, near hero, has returned to her
home at Leslie.
Among others going over to Amari.
cus Monday were, Mias Katie Ooss,
Mrs. Fanny Holder nnd Mrs. A. C.
Cole.
Messrs. B. F. Goss, J. B. Taylor and
J. C. Bell visited Americus Monday,
going over to the show.
Manhattan
Shirts
Miss Aunte Uzsle, and Miss Eupha
roinlluson visited Miss Eula Cannon
Sunday.
Mr. Homer Kenmore and slater. Miss
Ethel, and Mr. Arthur Tomlinson via-)
-ted Misses tattle and Fannie Doster
Sunday.
Misses Annie, Willie and Mary Ellen
Finch visited -Miss Oren Griffin Sun-1
day.
Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Suber are visit
ing relative* at Boston, Qa.
Miss Pleona Parker spent Sunday,
afternoon with her cousin, Miss Grin
Qrlffln.
The repairing of “Bethel Church” is
not merely talked of, but much en
thusiasm is aroused, and It Is hoped to
see the work completed In a few
weeks. • *
Mrs. Joe MaNcal called on Mrs.
Charlie Willis Saturday afternoon.
Mr*. S. hi. Clements and Miss Ima
Friday?
ms
Friday with
For Comfort, Style and
Durability there is no
Shirt to equal the
hattan.
We have just received a large assortme:
terns in both plain and pleati
... ■-i
of
new
bosoms.
Rylander Shoe Co.
CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS.
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