Smithville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Smithville reports visitors and social events ranging from Nettie Burton’s return from Rocky Ford to the Epworth League meeting at the Goodman home. Local residents greet doctors from Baxley, organize a Pythian lodge in Leesburg, and the Chippewas of Americus defeated Smithville’s team 20 to 11.
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Smithville
Nettie Burton
G. P. Stanford
Rocky Ford
Julian Glaze
Cordele
Mary Lizzie Ansley
Alice
Pearl Melton
Sipson
John B. Brewton
Albany
H. T. Simpson
New York
Edith McKenney
Pearl Hale
Leesburg
J. G. Pruitt
Lizzie Evans
Elma Evans
Oakfield
Dick Brinson
Americus
Jennie Edwards
B. I. McKenney
Edwin Taylor
C. C. Ansley, Jr
Gibson
Cuthbert
Messrs
W. E. McAfee
Clyde McKenney
B. F. Johnson
J. C. McClain
McAfee Hotel
Floyd
Williams Cross Roads News Roundup April 28
Rains revived fields and gardens while the school term was nearly halted by rain. J. D. Williams and Thomas iodby traveled to Brinson for a brother’s bedside. Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Israel, and local families hosted guests and children visiting. A number attended the Albany Chautauqua.
Insurance Man Wanted for Jefferson Standard Life Co
H. H. Bass manager seeks a capable hustling man to write insurance in the county for Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co. Adreas 12 English American Building, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bass
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co
Atlanta
Fifty-One Doctors Receive Diplomas From Atlanta School of Medicine
Fifty-one physicians were awarded diplomas by the Atlanta School of Medicine this week. The mayor advocates free baths for Atlanta as a means to keep residents clean, arguing the move is justifiable if no other method exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta School of Medicine
Atlanta
Seventieth District Picnic Amid Rain at Williams Pavilion
In wet weather the Seventh District picnic at Williams pavilion drew a good crowd. Attendees include Mrs. Ethel Cannon returning home near Dawson and Miss Mattie Suggs of Albany visiting Miss Emma Wiggins. Several locals joined travelers from Sumter and Americus for weekend gatherings, Chautauqua events, and a local concert at Seal's Mill schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wiggins
J. C. Tedder
Mary Israel
Ethel
Eula Cannon
C. C. Turner
Mattie Jewel Tedder
Mittie Collins
Ida Collins
Mitte Collins
Tom Turner
Ella
Aladdna Israel
Albany
Temple Turner
Seventeenth
William’s
Ethel Cannon
Dawson
Mattie Suggs
Emma Wiggins
Thomas Godby
Elijah Godby
Brinson
John Williams
Aladdin Israel
Sumter
J.G. Israel
Messrs. Pierce and
Cecil Christie
Mollie Williams
Ella Israel
Lucile Suggs
Rift
Emma
Ellie Wiggins
L. Z. Turpin
Charlie
Rael
Americus
Cato
R. G. Christian
Seal's Mill School House
Ellaville Activities Mention Local Visits and Memorial Day
Ellaville notes a flurry of visits and social events from April including Darcy Peacock returning from Atlanta and Miss Lucy dwin coming home. Memorial Day observances featured Col Elsie Sheppard address and a cemetery tribute by the A D C with head-stones recently placed on unmarked graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Davis
Americus
Elsie Sheppard
8. C. Collins
EB. A. Jordan
Merry Widows Club Meets in Plains With Guests
The Merry Widows Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J A McDonald’s home with Mrs. Colquitt Logan hosting. Pink and white roses decorated the parlor and reception hall as forty two players faced Old Maid games and enjoyed strawberry cream and wafers.
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Plains
J. M. Austin
Annie Collum
Amenda Jones
Eva Mae Stevens
Jack Slapbey
Putnam
Warren Timmerman
White Sulpher Springs
Fla
E. A. Stevens
Columbus
W. 8. Moore
J. A. McDonald
Americus
Hoke Smith
The
Agricultural College
B. T. Wise, Jr
Seymour ‘Evans
Jack Slappey
Frank Timmerman
Albany
Charles Phillips
Bronwood
Jula Coleman
Friendship
Rufus McGee
Ophie Markett
Seale's Mill
Louise Markett
E. R. Stewart
Elizabeth Taylor
Seymour Evans
Leslie Ghosts of Local Social Weekend Gatherings
Leslie Georgia April 28 residents report social visits. Sparks of Leesburg spent Saturday with local friends. Nellie Hines enjoyed Sunday with Lillie Kate Perry near Huntington. Lucius Harvey made a brief trip to Americus Sunday to visit.
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Leslie
Sparks
Leesburg
Nellie Hines
Lillie
Kate Perry
Huntington
Lucius Harvey
Americus
Cobb Local Notes Highlight De Soto Visitors and Americus Trips
In Cobb Georgia on April 28, residents recount visits and errands. Mrs John E Ferguson of De Soto visits home folks. Mrs W J Hill shops in Americus. R N Pursley and J C Clements attend events in Americus. memorial exercises held there. W J Hill visits De Soto. G D Jones from De Soto stops by. W W Cobb of Pitts greets locals. O Chambers of Macon conducts business. Mrs Mary B Clay travels from Americus. Hill and Pursley try their luck with a funny tribe but report only bites, no catch.
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Georgia Military College
George Bagley, Jr
Athens
Leslie
Jarrett Wilson
Harris Laramore
J. E. Ranew
Americus
Huntington
Jenkins
LeGrand
Knowles
Smithville
Ferguson
LeGrande
J. F. Ferguson
F. P. Jones
Cobb, Ga
John E. Ferguson
de Soto
W. J. Hill
R.N. Pursley
J.C. Clements
A. R. Pursley
M. R. Hill
GD. Jones
W. W. Cobb
Pitts
O. Chambers
Macon
Mary B. Clay
Americas
DeSoto Social Whirl Described In Local Notes
From DeSoto Ga April 28 special correspondent Mrs. Bagley and family hosted visitors Mrs Blizzard and Charlie Johnson of Pitts Mrs O B Tucker welcomed guests Tuesday Mrs Bruce Bothwell returned from Philemina visit Mr and Mrs Roy Jones spent Sunday at Cobb Miss Cora Cocke and many school pupils attended Memorial exercises in Americus Several locals and visitors including J M Hill Byronville F H Bland Cordele Oscar Chambers Macon and Clyde Youngblood Cordele were noted in town duty and social rounds.
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DeSoto
George W. Bagley, Jr
State University
George Washington| Bagley
Frank Blizzard
Charlie Johnson
Pitts
O. B. Tucker
Bruce Bothwell
Philemina
John 8. Ferguson
Messrs
J. M. Hill
Byronville
F. H. Bland
Cordele
Oscar Chambers
Macon
Clyde Youngblood
Rift News from Rit Ga April Update
Rit Georgia reports a quiet period with planting delayed by heavy rains. Gardens and oats prosper, fruit scarce, Mrs. J H Young recovering from illness, Mrs. Carter near New Hope incapacitated by grip for weeks, J M Jones Sr loses a fine milch cow and another cow remains ill, and Mr and Mrs S Monroe Jones are mentioned.
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Rit
Rift
Ares
J. H. Young
Mra. Carter
New Hope
J. M. Jones
Monroe Jones
Rev H F Oliver Fills Regupr Appointment at New Hope
The Rev H F Oliver completed his regular appointment at New Hope on a recent day, delivering a sermon and meeting attendees. The event reflected community religious activities and drawn locals to the church.
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H. F. Oliver
New Hope
Chicago Jews endorse Guggenheim on race of Jews
Prominent Chicago Jews back Senator Guggenheim’s demand that the Immigration Commission stop classifying Jews as a race. At a Senate Census Committee meeting Secretary Hillenbrand urged including race in the census. Rabbis and scholars argue Jews are defined by religion and birthplace, not race, and question the existence of a distinct Jewish people.
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Chicago
Guggenheim
Colorado
Immigration Commission
Senate Census Committee
W. W. Hillaband
United States
Rabbi T. Schanferber
Lessing Rosenthal
Hach
Dr. E. G. Hirsch
Free pews for all at East Liberty Church Pittsburg
In Pittsburg, the East Liberty Presbyterian Church voted to abolish pew rents, opening pews to the public. The decision cited Corinthians and Genesis and noted pew rents amounting to about $50,000 yearly. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Frank W. Sneed, with members including several millionaires.
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Pittsburg
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Frank W. Sneed
Perana praised by ministers and mothers in health notes
A Universalist pastor from Pinetown and Mrs Ballard of Pryor Creek hail Perana for restoring color and vitality in a sick wife and improving a ten year old boy. The testimonials claim relief from stomach trouble and catarrhal symptoms with daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porris
T. J. Ballard
Pryor Creel Taian
Fortunes in Roller Skating Opened in England
Figures from London show rapid profits in roller skating with American plans. Rinks in England attracted £25,000 investment and paid 120 percent annual dividends. The Olympia London rink, begun twelve weeks earlier with £15,000 capital, grossed £28,700 and returned capital plus 20 percent to shareholders. Dublin's ventures reported 155 percent on preferred shares.
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United Kingdom
P. C. Ford
Coney
Olympia
London
Dublin
Crawford
Fes
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Alice Arrington
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W. D. Murray
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C. R. McCrory
Jack Woods
Annibal McCrory
Thomasville
Flor- Ma
Hetty’Greene
Hetty
George Moore
Jacksonville
E. T. Clark
Cassie
Lillian Stevens
Ashburn
Ida Bacon
Leslie High School
J. E. Bacon
Hortense Tinsley
P. C. Barkley
Montgomery
R. M. Montz
Parrott
Georgia Dean
Ruth Kendrick
Hebron
Ed Kendrick
Earnest Wellens
Julia Sawyer
Alice Williams
Cobb
Guggenheiws
J. G. Dukes
Peruna
Mas, J. G. Dukes
England
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