07 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
1
Regular correspondent reports a social event at a large veranda with ferns and palms. Guests include Mrs Jordan and Mrs Dixon with outfits described. Mrs Jordan top scored at "42" games and punch was served. Other visitors and events around town noted, with travels and church activities mentioned.
Plains Georgia April 6 Mesdames Dean and Effie Oliver attend the annual Woman's Missionary Society meeting of the South Georgia Conference in Cuthbert before visiting relatives in Eufaula Alabama and Shellman Georgia. Numerous locals are listed as visitors and guests of residents across Plains and nearby towns.
District correspondent reports April 6 rumors and homefolk activity in Dawson. Brief mentions include Mrs. W. A. Jones and Miss Annie Winnie Pennington among local names. further lines note visits to Christie and Stanley with relatives.
The article notes dust clouds filling streets yesterday despite a storm the night before and little rain in the county. A mother warns her child about danger while Tommy Jones mentions a comet sighting, reflecting a cautious community mood.
Apr 6 Bronwood report notes Mr and Mrs RB A Allen at preaching in Chickasawhatchee Pleas ant Hill Baptist services held weekend. Gene Mirick gravely ill with pneumonia. Tarpley McCarty of Dawson visiting Walter Davis. Family fish fry at the creek with Turner Rainey Hall families. Wallers mill picnic drew large crowd. Pat Smith recovering from pneumonia. C C and J C Turner on business to Lawson. Bob Brown family visiting Sol Brown.
From our regular correspondent in the 28th District April 6 8 Elder A McMahon preached at Bethel Sunday morning before a large appreciative congregation. Mr and Mrs O J Canon left Mun day for Sylvester to be at the bedside of Mrs Canon whose condition is serious. Mrs J D Lane hosted her sister Miss Ima Clements last Thursday. Miss Gladys Roach spent the weekend with cousin Miss Orin Griffin. Theodore Woodruff Wesley Kenmore Homer Kenmore Arthur Tomlinson and Miss Eupha Tomlinson visited Mr OO 2 at Canon’s Sunday. Miss Ida Clements was guest of Misses Alice and Ida Brown Sunday.
Leslie Georgia reports social visits and travel among residents. Oscar Summerford of Atlanta visits his parents, Miss Mattie Wilson stays with Miss Zera Cook, and Stella Wade visits Americus. Local classes plan a social at J E Ranew’s home. Several residents travel to Americus Douglas and Florida. A T Johnson improves after Atlanta treatment. Dr A J Kemp and Mrs Kemp plan a New York trip.
The house committee on agriculture, in Washington, D C, almost unanimously agreed to report favorably on a bill prohibiting gambling in cotton futures. The measure aims to curb speculative betting and protect growers.
Webster superior court opened with Judge Z A Littlejohn presiding. The week includes civil and criminal dockets. A wedding at Crettyhome united Miss Fanny Modena Goss and Mr. Leater Christian of Parrott with Rev. Williams officiating.
Andersonville Georgia area reports a flurry of guests and travels. J G Feagin and family hosted relatives from Fort Smith Arkansas and Eliaville while Mr Wicker returned from Macon. Dozens of neighbors visited Americus and Sumter area friends for social time and church services.
The 1225 white voters register amid criticism of a new state law. Residents voice concern over fairness as quotes from local voices appear, including a housewife and a cook reading the paper. The Meggendorf Blaetter note continues to publish reactions.
Regular correspondent from Smithville reports Abbie Cox returned home after a visit to Col sister Mrs Andrews and Mrs Geo B Simpson of Tifton spent the weekend with Dr and Mrs H T Simpson. Helen Price of Coleman visited Nora Beauchamp. Mrs B I McKenney and Mrs Turner visited Mrs J G Pruitt in Leesburg. Young Ladies Embroidery Club met with Mrs F P Love. Mary Ansley and Noell McKenney visited Shellman with Mrs G A Dozier at Hotel Shellman. Ernest Simpson of Atlanta stayed with relatives. Nimmons McMichael and Will Paul of Leesburg were Sunday visitors. Nannie Kate Christie hosted Myrtia and Td& Christie of Dawson. Mrs W A Cowart and Miss Ellen Milla spent Sunday with relatives.
Rural Hill reports a week of visits and gatherings with residents traveling to Plaing Americus and Plains, attending church at Bottsford, shopping trips to Preston and Americus, and Sunday School held each week. Names mentioned include Floyd Sims Carl McGill W. T. McGill Will Wise Ed Cato Liza Mim Gussie Dillard Emmett O’Hern Pierce DiMard and Mrs. Ben West Pauline West M. A. McGill Mrs. F. P. James and others. The column notes friendly exchanges and community events with a closing quip about mischief and sleep.
A Washington dispatch quoted by the Brooklyn Eagle states President Taft denied claims he is in close contact with Theodore Roosevelt and that he will push a systematic defense of his administration. It notes alleged discussions about cabinet resignations and targeting Ohio Republicans in the House.
Special to Times Recorder Naples reports Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Naples this morning greeted by hundreds of American tourists and colony members as a large crowd gathered on the historic bay shore to welcome him.
Special agents of the Justice Department raided bucket shops in seven large cities at 11 o clock Eastern time and seized twenty nine operators with bench warrants, signaling a new push against marginal gambling. The piece also mentions the Americus City Council Lighting Company case to be argued in the Supreme Court, marking a court action in progress.
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