22 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
1
Miss Louise Markett from Americus is hosted by Miss Ophie Markett in Plains. Many social visits unfold across Americus and Plains with relatives and friends, including Mrs. Sallie Calmes, Dr. and Mrs. B. T. Wise, Miss Ethel Carter, Mr. Jack Slappey, and others visiting family and attending gatherings.
Cobb Georgia reports a flurry of social and business visits to Americus and Leslie from Cobb residents W J Hill A R Pursley W L Means and others. The notes mention hospital updates as a daughter of R N Pursley improves and several local and visiting residents attend events and races in Cordele De Soto and Leslie.
Smithville notes from April 21 report the Hooligans gathering at Miss Florrie Cobb and Miss Efe Cobb’s home with domino prizes won by Susie Lunsford and Mary Lizzle Ansley. A performance of Ma Dusenberry and Her Girls at the school auditorium raised funds for the piano fund. Local visits include McAfee, Boulineau, Goodroe, and others, with residents traveling to Leesburg Americus Albany and Macon for events and visits.
Ellaville Ga April 21 Mr Witt Jones of Columbus is spending a few days with home folks here to the delight of his many friends Mrs C Collins and little Misses Luise and Cleve spent Sunday with relatives at Putnam Col J C Rainey and Mr Philo made a business trip to Butler this week Mr and Mrs Ed Bridges returned yesterday from a week's stay in Atlanta with relatives Miss Maggie Griff of Americus was the attractive guest of Miss Martha Davis a few days last week Messrs Ed Strange and Robert Perry will represent the Ellaville K P lodge at its annual meeting at Chipley Mrs Cleve Davis is visiting her sister in Americus this week Quite a party of young people will attend the annual picnic at Knowlton's mill Saturday Miss Julia Peacock left last night for a visit to her father at Douglasville Ga A party composed of Messrs J B Williamson Hamp Stevens and Albert Park left Saturday for Florida where they expect great sport fishing Noland Strange left yesterday for Chalybeate Springs where he will spend the summer Miss Lucile Lindsay entertained a trio of attractive visitors the past week Those enjoying her hospitality were Miss Myrtice Sanborn of Americus Miss Emmie Kate Andrews and Lucy Williams Plains Ga Mr Belton Jennings of Dawson was a pleasant visitor to Ellaville Sunday Miss Anna Williams of Americus is spending time with her base o Mrs M E B Dozier Miss Lucy Baldwin who has been visiting relatives in Columbus will return home the latter part of the week Mrs Charley Hill Green and Mentor Stanley Green are visiting relatives in Albany this week
Dr and Mrs T P Bell returned home on Thursday. James W English and R I English visited Americus and local events. Easterlin sisters dined with Hodges. McAfee guests of Bryant at National Cemetery. Wirz monument now completed and awaiting May 12 unveiling. Fannie Pennington of Unadilla visiting Summers. Wicker of Montezuma in town on business. Williams, formerly of Sanford, Florida, spending time here. Mayor busy with street widening and preparations for the Wits monument unveiling on May 12.
In Atlanta Journal style a note claims Mr Bryan plans to run for United States Senator confirming whispers he may seek the presidency. The brief reflects a lively political rumor and public interest in Bryan's possible national bid.
Miss Mir iam Cobb hosted a birthday gathering with flowers and games. Bella Reeves and Alex Cobb obtained a quiet marriage after a drive, stopping at the Ordinary’s home. Mrs. Jenkins of Columbus visited, and Eugene’s birthday celebration featured games and refreshments. Sterling Jenkins of Columbus visited W. E. Jenkins, while Miss T. Alston spent time with family in Richland.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a character named Unmers and a Cow related scene at the White House. It references engagements to heiresses and a character named Slobbs, with disjointed dialogue about fortunes and relationships. Details are unclear and many words are garbled.
In Williams Cross Roads regular notes report rapid cotton chopping and several local trips this week by J. D. Williams Brit Williams W A Jones O P Jones and Tom Suggs. Sunday gatherings include homefolks singing with Ben Christie Hardy Exum from Smithville. Residents visit kin, attend school events and enjoy music at local homes.
Irene Lealle and Mrs Crisp Wilkinson visited in Leslie on Saturday. Mrs W M McGarrah of Americus visited daughter Lucius Harvey recently. Mrs Dean is improving after a week of illness. Gladys Laramore spent the week with sister Mrs H A Riso. Lena Norwood and children went to Lee County en route from Florida home. Lynn Page of Americus was in Leslie. Mrs Leon Griffin spent Tuesday in Americus. Marilu Jenkins finished school at Preston and returned home Sunday. Mrs W J Sessions of DeSoto visited Mrs Harvey Friday. Will Wilson, home from M C two weeks ago due to sickness, is improving and able to attend.
Mrs Margu te Rau of York Pa describes a ten week pain in her right arm diagnosed as inflammation. After weeks with no relief her swelling and pain worsened until Sloan’s Liniment provided swift relief and she credits it with her recovery noting improvement within three weeks.
At the Georgia Medical Association convention in Macon physicians discussed pellagra the cornbread disease. Speakers included Drs N P Walker Lawrence Lee Earnest Cross R T Dorsey and M D Harris along with EB Corson of Savannah. The report notes the topic drew strong papers and debate.
An officer overhears sentries at a state camp exchange misdirected passes, hearing the prompt Halt bottle as a received signal. The anecdote reflects on vigilance and discipline among guards, with a humorous twist highlighting laxity.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes the Democratic Party shows talent in spotlighting unpopular issues and marks a display of resolve to back a January income tax. The piece mocks financial leaders who staged an imitation pause for Mr Wu’s benefit as part of a staged market scare.
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