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AMERICUS. GEORGIA. (WEEKLY)— TIMES-RECORDER. THURSDAY. AUGUST 4.1910
NUMBHR.
•unty News Items Nt ”
ntercadntf Facts Gathered Durina the Week by Our
Regular Correspondents.
BRIGHT BUDGET Of
NEWS FROM PLAINS
Bustling little City Sends
Many Items.
I u capitals
BUDGE! Of NEWS
to Correspondent’s
Weekly Letter.
IN I HE METROPOLIS
Of WEBSTER COUNTY.
Bar Regular Correspondent.)
11". Oa., Aug. 3.—A; their beau-
urban home Messrs. Arthur
|iy Murray gave a reception
lay evening, complimentary
[cousins, t.e Misses Cameron,
and Miss Ruth Stewart, of
l'he verandahs were artistic-
ited with palms and potted
^nj the clinging vines stir-
them made cozy books for
desired tete-a-tete chats,
served lavishly during the
ening by Miss Mae Stewart,
ood, 'Wno during this summer
a charming addition to the
»et At a suitable hour ices
)rs were served. The whol
kas fraught with muc.i pleas-
Current News Happenings
Over in Preston.
evening Mr. Haynes Col
|tained a few of'bis friends at
on Oglethorpe street and
phtful host did he prove him
Music was the feature pf
Miss Im-gen Sears and
lain singing solos and ren
brveraJ choice Instrumental
onic and K. P.'s united
pplendid barbecue in our city
The meat was delight
ed, and quite a number were
enjoy the hospitality
vlng orders,
klay school of Andrew Ctap-
|He and EllavlHe will picnic
j 9pring* tomorrow,
fiss Carrie Lou Stevens, of
spending a few days do
|'With her cousins, Misses
Loulce CoUins.
. Ijramore, of Leslie, vis
btlier, Mrs. M. E. Dozier, re-
(Froui Our Regular Corresiiondenl.)
Preston, Ua., Aug. 3.—Mrs. J. C.
McEarcuen entertained a number of
the little folks <iui.e pleasantly last
Saturday afternoon from three till six
oclock. The occasion was given tor
her little son, Joe, and marked his
sixth birthday. Delicious cakes and
cream were served, and a.l had a bay
py time.
Mrs. M. A. Wa ker entertained de-
llg-tiully one evening last week, c.
pi-ementary to her guests. Misses
Greene and Powell, and Mr. Flournoy
Armour. Those present were, Misses
Alla Kidd, Flarence Stapleton, Mamie
Smith, Claudia Walker, Fiorrie Mc-
Neel and Miriam Cobb, Messrs, Floij--
noy Armour. Loyd Montgomery. ClauJe
Bricks and Geo. McNeal.
Miss Florence Stapleton has return
ed home after spending several weeks
delightfully with ‘her sister. Mrs. J. H.
Strickland, ar. Concord. While away
Miss Stapleton also visited Atlanta.
Warm Springs and Columbus, and was
ttie recipient of many pleasant social
attentions.
Mrs. M. A. Walker had as her guesta
fast week Miss Greene, of Ellereile,
and Miss Powell, of Omaha. Also her
nephew, Mr. Flournoy Armour,
Omaha
Mrs. M. E. Lunsford is spending this
weoek pleasantly st the ihome of her
eon. Dr. Guy Lunsford, at Weston.
Mm. S. C. Jenkins, win has been
spending same time 'pleasantly at the
borne of her son, Mr. W. E. Jenkins,
has returned to her (home in Columbus.
Mr. W. E. Jenkins has returned from
bis -vacatln and has
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Plains, Ga.. Aug. 3.—Miss Floy Oliv
er was tfostess at an liiformel party
Tuesday evening in honor of Miss
Ida Bacon, whose marriage to Mr. John
Ur .wn. of Arabl, will be an interest
ing event of the week. Her guests In
cluded tike bridal party.
A lovely wedding solemnized at tile
Methodist church' here, Wednesday
morning at eleven o'clock, was that of
Miss Ida I>‘iiera Bacon and Mr. Jol'.i
Richmond Brown. The church was
artistically decorated 'with sprays of
bamboo, while handstme ferns and
palms were grouped about the altar in
tropical luxuriance. and formed an
effective back-ground for tile bri.lt!
rty. Before the ceremony Miss
Mattie Lewis Collins sang very swee>
ly "All for You." To the strains of
Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, rend
ered by Miss Ruby Timmerman, the
bridal party entered. First came th
ushers. Mr. Jack Slappy and Mr. E. P.
Bac n. thim Mr. R. A. Bedgood
Arabl, and Miss May Summerford, ot
Leslie; Mr. T. J. Sapplngton, of Cobb
and Miss Floy Oliver, of Plains, follow
ed by the little dower girls. Geraldine
Logan and Frances Oliver, the bride
entered with he maid of 'honor, Miss
Jennie Bacon, and was met at ch->
altar by the groom and his best man,
Col. J. H. Brown, of Cordele. Rev. T
M. Christian, of Fort Gaines, perform
ed the ceremony. During the cere
mony Miss Timmerman played softly
"Cupid's Appeal." The bride wore t
handsome coat suit of tan rajaih silk
with a touch' of blue and hat to match.
She carried bouquet of bride's roses
showered with asparagus fern. The
bridesmaids wore white linen stalrt-
wals dresses and carried shower bou-
WESTON.
(From Our Regular Correspondent)
Weston, Ga, Aug. 3.—A series of
services have been in progress at the
Baptist church here for several days,
which have been greatly enjoyed. The
pastor. Rev. Mr. Williams, has deliver
ed some very forceful sermons, and
great Interest has been shown.
The "Three Days” services of the
Primitive Baptists were held last Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday at Turkey
Creek church below here. A larg'
concourse of po.ple was present o.
eaoh day.
The MVbster county “zebra gang"
was moved here Monday and the roads
around here will receive some atten
tion. which is greatly needed since
the heavy rains recently.
Dr. G. G. Lunsford went over to
Presti n la« Friday and brought his
mother over for a visit of several days.
Miss Lena Nicholson returned last
Friday front a visit to relatives in Sas
ser.
Mrs. W. R. Arnold visited In Parrott
recently.
Mr*. Nathan Ba’lard. of Savil, v
ited Miss Jimmie Cleveland last week.
Mr. H. Arnold visited bis son, Mr. W.
R. Arnold, here last week.
Mr. W. W. Simmons was a business
visit'; r In Richland Saturday.
Messrs. A. P. Passmore and J.
Dennard were shaking hands with the
voters of Rural Hill Saturday.
Misses Floyd, Marry Lessle and Wy
att Simp were the charming repress
ta.ives of Weston at the barbecue
Rural HU! Saturday.
Messrs. Robert Stapleton and A.
Goss enjoyed the ooean breezes, taking
advantage of the Seaboard's excursion
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor George,
SheJ.'man, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.
R. Arnold here.
.Mr. Luther Nicholson made a bus 1
ness visit to Brookfield, Tift county
this week.
Mr. Tom McGarrah, one of Weston
Knights (if the Grip,'’ spent ths week'
end with Mrs. McGarrah.
BRONWOOD.
(From Our Regular Correspondent )
Bronwood, Ga.. Aug. 2.—Miss Eui.t
Cannon, of Amencus, after spending a
week pleasantly with ter sister, Mr;,
C. C. Turner, has gone to Dawson to
visit her brother, Mr. J. C. Cannon.
Protracted meeting has been going
on at Bronwood for a week, the bap
tizing taking place Sunday, there be
Ing seven members.
•Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Everetts and the
latter’s sister, Mrs. Lieu Sullivan and
daughter, Lillie Mae. of Montgomery
daughter, Lillie Mae, of Montgomery,
spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. J.
C. Turner.
Mr. T. J. Hall, Mr. J. C. Turner and
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Turner made a bus
iness trip to Dawson Saturday.
NEW ERA.
E.
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. ... ... . 0 .„ Q „ Q .,. lu i Mr. J. 1. Dennard, of Dawson, visited
quets of white ribbon and a*paraK*n»J K . _ a . . .. .
,, ! hU n *' ,lher *® re *“*** » nd MO"**.'-
Messrs. J. W. Moye and J. Thad
fern. The maid of honor wore a love
ly gear, of blue silk and carried a CIeTeIond W8nt to RlcMand Mon<]iy on
schemer bouquet of white ribbon and j
asparagus fern. The little flower girls Messrs. J. R. Bridge* and O. W
were dainty in white lingerie dresses.' s , m3 miute A bugtlKet tr|p to Preat0J
The bride Is the oldest daughter of Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph' E. Bacon, and is
resumed his . } . oung jjjy of very charming person-
| silty. The groom Is a sterling young
D. Murray returned home
i a pleasant stay of several
glethorpe and Americus.
i.gene Sears and Lucy
|cnded a baseball game
ueaday.
Holstein, of Plains, Is the
i Opal Eason this 'week.
> Stevens and children are
liters to relatives in Amer-
ek.
| Chapman and children, of
Ire visiting at the home ot
jiiliams, arriving Sunday.
[Smith and little daughter,
■ spending some time in
king Sunday.
!>‘ggett. of Sylvester, it
[ guest of Mrs. J. T. Royal
Eason has gone to
i accept a position as nrvs-
that thriving little city,
(Wall, of Sycamore, arrlv-
lya ago. and will be the
1 mother here for some
duties at this bank.
Mr. Mercer Marshall returned to !business man of Arabl. Immediately
borne at Parrott Sunday. after the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Emma King and Mrs. Jdhn A.[, eft for their home at Arabl. Oa.
King spent Inst Wednesday pleasantly, Ughtfully Informal dinner Wednesday
From Mej breather Vindicator
H:n. W. J. Spew, candidate for State
Treasurer, was Assistant Treasurer
under the lamented R. U. Hardeman.
He suecedded Mr. Hardeman as t resi
st the borne of Mr. and Mrs. W. E evening In (honor of Mi*s Carrie Pans- “ rer ^ “ d Wtb
Jenkins. [more, of Weston, the guest of Miss
Mr. and Mrs. J. Will Bell, of Rlch-J Ruby Timmerman. Invited to meet
land arc spending this week pleasantly tbe gu^t of honor were six friends,
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bart- i One of the most delightful social af-
lett. I fairs of the week was the party Friday
Mr. Howell Cobb and MUs Miriam, evening at which Miss Ruby Timmei-
Cobb spent Sunday delightfully *1 man entertained In honor of her
Church HI’J going up to attend tltej g Ue st, Mbs Carrie Passmore. The
all-day singing. [guests were received on the broad
Messrs. J<hn A. King and T. J. Bart-j veranda, which was attractive with
leu were among others going from j em be re and there. A musical con
here on the excursion to Savannah.
RIFT.
Baldwin has returned
i stay of stme -length In
Juniper. At the latter
ended a number of de-
parriaa. While in Co-
aidwln was shown mauy
ns and was the guest
party of friends on a
|Chattahoochee river on
City cf Ft. Gaines."
S. C. Collins have ro-
i an extended visit to
Putnam, Ga.
percy made our city a
st week.
hey and children, of
[guests of Mrs. E. L.
(From Our Regulat Correspondent.)
Rift, Ga., Aug. 3.—Mrs. M. A. Park
returned to her home with Mrs. D. C.
Jones here today, alter a lengthy visit
is her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Lockett, at
Cordele.
Mrs. J. F. Usry and daughter. Muse
have returned home after a pleasant
visit to north Georgia.
Mr. D. C. Jones is glad to say that
he has his new Lumminus Air Blast
gins nearly ready for ginning th.s
Reason.
Mr. Earnest Miller, of Americus, is
Ughtner. of Idest.
gw days pleasantly.
Jps. J. U Llghtner.
Dblle party, consist-
Perry Wmibosh.
, and Mr. E. ▼•
^^Mtallbvllle and Daw-
r in MrBtrange's handsome
down here for a few days, doing some
tin work br Mr. D. C. Jones.
Miss Ludle Suggs, who has been at
tending the training school in Savan
nah, is visiting home during the over
hauling of the Sanitarium In Savanah.
Little Mlasee Ludle Bryan and
Frankie Jones will leave tomorrow for
Savannah, where they will visit their
sister and brother. Mr. J. L. Jones and
wlrt, formerly Miss Ruth Bryan. |
We are sorry to hear of the illness of
teat was enjoyed, after iwbich a delic
ious Ice course was served. Miss Tim
merman was stylishly gowned In green
rouiard. Miss Passmore was charming
in a dainty white lingerie frock. Twen
ty-four gues:s wore invited.
Mrs. W. S. Morre left last week on
a pleasant visit to her son, Mr. Joe
Moore, in Boston, Mass.
Mrs. J. R. Logan spent Friday in
Americus.
Mrs. R. L. Stapleton and daughter.
Miss Mattie, spent the (week-end at
Tybee.
Messrs. Ed Timmerman and Ed
mund Oliver were in Amerious Friday
looking after matters of business.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Howell, of Warren-
vllie, S. C., spent several days with
relatives here this week. '
Mrs. Annie Lewis and children, after
a month’s delightful stay with rela
tives, returned Friday to their homo
fu! public official. If elected, bis past
record Is sufficient assurance that be
will make the State a splendid Treas
urer.
A man of -few words usually says
them as If they were more.
Clarg Christie went Monday for a
week’* stay at White Springs. Fla.
Mr. and Mr*. D. Owens, of Albany,
were guests of friends here Sunday.
Mias Myrtle Crawford is spending
the week with relatives near Dawson.
Mias Flora Markelt, to the delight of
(her many friends, is at borne after
month's absence.
Dr. J. F. Cato returned Sunday from
White Springe, Fla.
Mrs. Henry HtgUnote, of Beuna Vis
ta, 1s the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.
E. Chappell.
Mr. Ed Timmerman has gone on
brief -visit to relatives in Eatontou.
Mrs. Cornelia Jennings returned
Friday from a ten day's stay si
White Springs, Fla.
Mies Vivian and Master Ross Woods,
of Richland, arc guests of relatives
here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Chappell
Messrs. W. 8. Moore and E. R. 8tewart
attended a barbecue at Rural Hill
Friday.
Mrs. R. 8. Oliver and children re
st Johnston, 8. C.
LIMe Mias Eugenia Page OoUlns'turned Friday from a pleasant stay a
was the guest of Mrs. J. A. McDonald White Springs, Fla.
and
of Oglethorpe. we re|
Mr. Charlie 8hepard Pryor, near here,
and hope be will hare n speedy recov
ery.
ML Zion la having n pleasant week
Friday morning.
Mias Gusale Evans is spending this
week pleasantly with frlmida at Friend
ship.
Mrs. Leila Chambliss and children
are guests of relatives tat Amerious for
a m eek.
Mrs. 0. T. Lawson and Miss Evj
of protracted meeting this week, and Stevens returred Monday form a.'three
we hope they will have the success
cooMrtlng many souls.
Myrtle Springs, Ga., August J.—The
Myrtle Springs Champs cleaned up
the big ball teem from English vllie
Saturday by a score of 6 to 8.
weeks' stay at White Springs, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Andrew# spent
several days at Tybee last wej|k.
Dr. Hardeman Clark and Mr. George
Burton, of SmlthvUIe, spent Sunday
afternoon here.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hiller and Mrs.
(From our Regular Correspondence.)
New Era. Aug. 2.—Mr. Clem Hill and
children have returned to their home
In Montgomery, Ala., after a very
pleasant visit to the former’s mother,
Mrs. Mary Gllea.
Utile Jewell Compton, returned
her home In Americus Friday, after
spending trvo weaka here with her
aunts, Mesdamea Ooorgla and Louella
Parker.
Mr. and Mr*. L M. Mercer are spend
ing a few days with their son, Mr.
U. Mercer, near Plains.
Mr«. M. C. Veal and children were
visitors at the home of Mrs. 8. M,
Parker Wedneeday.
Messrs. Murray and Charlie Griffln
and sister, Miss Myrtle, attended the
picnic at Gatewood school bouse Sat
urday.
Mr. Tom Herrington, of Albany,
spent a few days last week with Mr.
C. N. Bailey.
Leslie.
De SOTO.
From Oar Regular Correspondent!
De Soto. Oa., Aug. 3.—Miss Ruby
Griffln, of Leary, 1ms returned home,
after spending a few daya here, the
guest of Mrs. Geo. Bsgley.
Mrs. John Ferguson left yesterday
for Savannah.
Mrs. Annie R. Wilson, of Plains,
visiting Mrs. Ann 8tevenaon.
Jeff Taylor, of Amerious, spent
Monday here talking politics to his
many friends.
Miss Ruble Dickenson, of Leslie,
spent Sunday with Mends here.
Meedames. E. A. Luke and Hugh
Ferguson spent Thursday In Americus.
Mr. and Mrs. EM Ferguson, of Cho
ke*. spent Sunday hero with relatives.
Mrs. LoeUley Wiggins Is visiting
relatives at Reynolds.
Mr. Geo. Baglay left Wednesday for
Cochran, where he goes as a delegate
to the Masonic Lodge meeting of state
The friends here of Mr. B. T. Math-
vin are glad to hear of hit rapM im
provement, after having bean confined
many weeks with typhoid fever.
Alva Bagley, of Andersonrille has
purchased a residence hero and will
locate hero the 1st of September. Dr.
Bagley Is already well liked hare, and
warm welcome awaits Ms coming.
•TRIKE LEADER I'SES
CAKE AND LEMONADE-
Has a Great Influence Over Many at.
Her Followers.
Gemimi.
Mr. and Mrs. Raeae Andrews spent
Monday in Amqyteos.
Mlta Opple Markett returned Satur
day from aix week’s stay In Knoxville
Teon.
Mrs, Jesse Timmerman Is fpendlng
two weeks delightfully at Tallulah
Falls.
Miw Annie Mae Brannen spent last
week pleasantly with friends near.Ry-
lander.
Among the oot-of-town guests at
tending the Bacon-Brown wedding
were: M!aa Ruth McWilliams, of Ara-
bi: Mrs. J. L. Anneoon. of Lealjc: Uln
Hortenae Tinsley, of Leslie, and Ml's
(From Our Regular Correspondent)
Oeminl, August 2.—Mr. J. I. Pennlg-
ton and daughter, Mist Annie, spent
the week-end (with relatives scar Mon-
texums.
Miss Mary Belle Pennington, of
Spalding, la the admired guest of Miss
Annie Penntngttm this week.
Mr. Wicker Pennington and slater.
Mias Ruth, were visitors In Anderson-
villa Sunday afternoon.
The friends of Mrs. J. A. Murphy re
gret very much to learn that aba Is
sick.
Mr. Herbert Pennington, of Spald
ing. is spending a few days with rela
tives here.
Mr. Oscar Parker, of Americas, spent
few days Iasi week with his brother,
Mr. E. W. Parker.
28TH DISTRICT.
(From Our Regular Correspondent)
2Sth District, Aug. 3.—Messrs Will
and Perry Cannon attended the ptcajc
st Gatewood Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown and family
ana spending a few days with their
and sister. Mr. end Mrs. John
(From Our Regular Com
Leslie, Os.. Aug. 3.—Miss Pauline.-.
Williams, of Ash burn. It the guest of t
Miss Mattie Wilson this week.
Mias Eula Mae Summerford In la .
Plains to attend the wedding of Mlnr -.
Ida Bacon today.
Miss Vera Robinson, cf near Amerfi—-
cus, Is the guest of (her aunt, Mra _
Speer.
Miss Stella Wade has as her game .
Miss Stella Burr, of Forsyth.
Mrs. F. A. Wilson made a trip to - •
Plains last week.
Mias BlaocDie Butler is the visitor afc :
Mrs. A. I. Kemp.
Miss Mattie Wilson entertained the >.
young people Monday afternoon In .
honor of Miss Williams, of Ashburn,
Mrs. A. I. Kemp left Shis morning-'..
to attend the wedding of Miss Ida-
Bacon at Plains.
Mr. Lucius'Harvey made a trip tc.»
Americus.
Misses Stella Wade -and Stella- Bns-’r
and Messrs. Walter Wade and Bdgur-
Parker attended the hall game In Alt--
ericas Tuesday.
ANDERSONVILLEL
(From Our Regular Correspondents -<
Andersonvtlle, Oa, Aug. 3.—Mr. ahr t
Mrs. B. F. Easterlin and children left .
Jast Friday afternoon for Mona Springr
whete they will spend some time.
Mrs. F. M. Smith and daughter, Miss -
Louise, lie turned Saturday to Ihetr
tome at Poulan, after spending earns ,
time -pleasantly here with relatives'
Mrs. Martha Dykes and grand; -
daughter, Mis# Sarah Ohevea, of Pel—
ham, spent a few daya here the page
week with friends and relatives.
B. F. Easterlin left for Atlanta tbfe -
morning, going up -on business.
Mr. R. J. Brown, who has been (buy— •
Ing fnelons hero lor tibe past two- »
weeks, -returned to his home st Posey—
vllie, Ind., .last Saturday. _■ \
Fine Land For Sale-.
For Sale st Hilton, Ga., 361 acres o•
good, level, productive land, well Im
proved, 6 settlomnts four horse farm . .
opened, good water, good health. Only
40 yards of depot 1 side trsek amt
seed bouse. I have done a merchan
dise business here seven years. Ad
dress. E. R. McREE, Hilton, Early
County, Ga.
New-York. August 3.—"Have some
cake, my dear, and stand up lor you- .
rights.''
“Help yourself to the lemonade sau .J
never let the fcot of Industrial, cyran—
ay tread yon down.”
So, mingling Invitations and advice -
Mra. Robert Tons moved among hev -
sixty guests on her lawn at Rah way .
J.. yesterday. .
The sixty womsn, girls and men, had
Struck half an hour before at tic .
MUIbury Atlantic, Manufacturing Com- --
peny's -plant and Mrs. Tons was the: -
cause ot the strike.
She -was fere woman and general
manager of the plant, whose chief pro- -
duct la bathing suits. She wes vert -
popular, and Mr. Miltbury, the pro— -
prietor, complained that she did not.
get’ enough work out of the hands.. .
that the work hours were cut as shore.
the skirts of some of the bathing-.
suite. He discharged Mrs. Tons and.
installed la her place his wife, a grad- -
utte of Cornell University.
All the employee resented this, and '1
determined to strike. So they dot -
minded a nine and a half hour: -rork- -
day and a half holiday on Sunday. ..
This seemed reasonable, but they de
manded, too, that Mrs. MUbury be flrei f
and Mrs. Tons reinstated. This, ai—
tlMigb the married men among thecr^
had advised them that MUIbury could*,
not possibly grant It’
He did not, of coarse. So the sixty
struck and hurried to the pretty home
the sympathetic Mrs.
she served cake and iadefled -out
onade and encouragement
I shall remain In the
mant an J organize s new tores of <
-stives.” said Mrs. MiUbory h flue.
Cornell English.
'Of come, shell stick.” eohoed Mr.
-llbury. '-jr
The entry of a fourth candidate Lt
the legislative race, Mr. J. T. Ft.-n-
Bin, breaks up the slates and puts s i
the toys to guessing again.
