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AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER 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. ot . ... ... . 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.