Feagin-Carter nuptials tie Ruth Feagin to James W Carter
Mrs W H Feagin of Americus announces the marriage of Ruth Feagin to James William Carter of Tampa Florida on July 29 1925. Ruth grew up in Americus attended Americus High School and later graduated from the University of Tampa. Carter is a West Palm Beach businessman and they will reside in Tampa. A Tampa shower hosted for the bride featured red hibiscus and fern with music by local musicians.
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Feagin—Cartrer
W. H. Feagin
Americus
Ruth
James William Carter
Tampa
Fla
Americas High School
Americas
University of
West Palm Beach
Carter
Tampa Morning Tribune
G. F. Walker
East Ross Avenue
J. W. Carter
Ruth Feagin
Helen Powell
Ida Blanche Walker
Mig Elizabeth Powell
Miriam Finley
Herman Howard
Myor
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Ellensburg Woman
In Ellensburg Washington Mrs WILLIAM Carver recalls severe monthly suffering in her youth and during childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors offered little relief and says she remained well after using six bottles first and again later at Porter's Drug Store. She invites letters about the medicine's effects.
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Ellensburg
Washington
J Lydia E. Pinkham
Porter’s
Lydia E. Pinkham
William Carver
R.F.D. No
Ellensburg, Wash
Stor Without Wordls Honors and Gifts at Luncheon
George McDerwvitt received a jeweled comb as guest of honor at a reception hosted by Mrs. Walker. Following the contest many gifts were presented and an ice course was served. Recipients included Mrs Jim Carter Miss Cordelia Feagin Mrs J P Carter Mrs Herman Howard Mrs G P Cannon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDerwvitt
Walker
Jim Carter
Peagin
Cordelia Feagin
J. P. Carter
Herman Howard
G. P. Cannon
Georges McDevitt
Bob Crane
Mine Link
Frances Leben
Francis Munroe
Elizabeth Fuimtey
Emily Cooper
Mabel Berry
Ida Blanche Walker
Miriam Powell
Helen Powell
Americus Girl Honored in Atlanta
Miss Annie Bivins, a former Atlanta Normal Training School student from Americus, has been hosted with numerous events in Atlanta. Highlights include a bridge tea by Miss Lois Sewell, an Atlanta Woman's Club dinner dance, and a theatre outing, with chaperones from her hosts. The series closed with a theatre party by Miss Alice Downine and Robert Downine. Also noted is a set-back supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Emmet for their son on Fellaville Road.
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Annie Bivins
Americus
Atlanta Normal Training School
Atlanta
Lois — Sewell
Atlanta Woman's Club
Mrs G R Ellis Returns From Troy After Brother’s Death
Mrs G R Ellis returns home from Troy Alabama after being summoned by the sudden death of her brother John Bryan which occurred several days ago.
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G. R. Ellis
Troy
Ala
John Bryan
Britain’s Prison Reform Methods Emptying Jails
London August 20 A Home Office official cites probation methods for adults and Borstal for youths as driving a sharp prison population drop. Since 1914 over twenty English and Welsh jails have closed. about 40 prisons remain, largely unused. The shift toward reform reduces commitments, with prisons reserved for habitual criminals. In 1900 about 500 per 100,000 were imprisoned. now just over 100. Declines chiefly seen in drunkenness convictions.
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London
England
Wales
Home Office
Death Claims Mrs. J. C. King in Ellaville
Mrs. J. C. King 52 a prominent Ellaville resident died at her home after months of declining health. She lived in Schley most of her life and was active in the Ellaville Methodist church and the W C T U. Survived by husband J. C. King a son Edwin King and two stepchildren Mrs C C Wall Ellaville and Osgood King.
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J. C. King
Ellaville
King
Schley
Social event honors Jacksonville guests in Tampa visit
Weds daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pinter of Jacksonville host guests Mr. and Mrs. H B Mashburn planning a Tampa visit. Elegant pink floral decor with crepe myrtle asters coral vines and zinnias marks the reception. Prizes include ladies top score and men’s pride with guests list featuring Dr Primrose and many local couples.
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Roy Pinter
Jacksonville
H. B. Mashburn
Tampa
James Hibbler
Mashburn
Emmet
Dr. Primrose
Mr. Emmet
Roy Emmet
H. BR. Mashburn
Carr Glover
A. C. Primrose
Neely
Baltimore
L. F. Grubbs
B. R. Boyd
J. W. Brown
J. T. Waren
Local Social Notes Outline Summer Visits and Recoveries
The town records visits from Mr and Mrs Fred S Harris and daughter Barbara of Valdosta staying with J W Harris in Brooklyn Heights. Martha Cobb is returning from Athens after weeks with relatives. Capt John A Cobb shows improved health at his Lee Street home. Katherine Shy underwent a tonsil operation at the Doctors Building. Rov F Eminet and wife of Jacksonville travel to Atlanta then Americus for a week. Mary Haistens of Atlanta visits Mrs W Wright in Americus. Judge James A Hixon and grandson James Hixon Hawkins motored out of town.
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Fred S. Harris
Barbara
Valdosta
J. W. Harris
Brooklyn Heights
John A. Cobb
Lee Street
Katherine Shy
Julian Shy
St. Augustine
Doetors
Rov F Eminet
Jacksonville
W. H. Eminet
Atlanta
Americus
Mary Haistens
U.S. Haistens
W. €. Wright
Church Street
Cork Betting Craze Sparks Police Action in Ireland
A Cork hearing heard bookmakers accused of illegal horse race betting. The Cork civic guard superintendent warned the city “has gone mad” over betting with men women and even children involved. Crowds filled streets discussing form and waiting hours with racing papers, while many could not afford bets. Three principal defendants were fined 100 dollars each.
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Cork
Ireland
Civic Guard of
Denham Announces Birth of Son James Eugene
Mr and Mrs Hubert Denham announce the birth of a son Sunday August 16 at Americus and Sumter County hospital to be named James Eugene Denham. Mrs Denham was Miss Etta Ruth Brooks before her marriage.
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Hubert Denham
Americus
Sumter County Hospital
James Eugene Denham
Karnak claimed to restore Mrs Bernhart to perfect health
Mrs. D. Bernhart of 69 Luckie St Atlanta praises Karnak saying it lifted her from a springtime decline. She describes fatigue faintness and weakness improving after half a bottle and now claims full energy appetite and strength. Karnak marketed in Americus Planters Drug Howell's Pharmacy and other druggists.
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Mrs. D. Bernhart
Luckie St
Atlanta
Mrs. Bernhart
Mabel Ellis to Visit Mother on Taylor Hill
Mabel Ellis plans a several day visit to stay with her mother Mrs. G. R. Ellis at the Taylor Hill home, detailing a family gathering.
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Mabel Ellis
G. R. Ellis
Taylor Hill
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Advertise Fast Gains
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets promising rapid weight gain. It claims the sugar coated tablets provide vitamins like cod liver oil, are as easy to take as candy, and won’t upset the stomach. A testimonial notes a woman gaining ten pounds in twenty two days. Available in sixty tablets for sixty cents from local druggists.
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Nathan Murray
Howell’s
McCoy
McCoy’s
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Gentle Relief for Babies
An old advertisement urges mothers to use genuine California Fig Syrup for infant constipation gas and digestive discomfort. It promises prompt relief without cramps and notes the bottle carries full dosing directions for infants and children. Mothers are warned to say California to avoid imitation syrup.
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California
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Mrs. Emmet
Fellaville Road
W.H. Emmet
LAND
Chase. Morse
Marianna, Florida
Judley
Fjouse
Lachey
Lester F.scott Jr
Buffalo Bill
Riders OF Plains
Britain
Martha Cobb
Athens
James A. Hixon
James Hixon Hawkins
White Springs
Little Heys McMeath
Heys MecMath
Blanche Sages
Irma Tooke
St. Petersburg
Mattie Walker
Forrest Street
Anne Ellis
Orlando
N. R. Harris
E. Forsyth Street
J. C. Bass Electrician
Rylander
Henry Walthall
Gladys Hulette
T. L. Durham
The
Americas Steam Laundry Dry Cleaning Department
Americus Steam Laundry
Jackson St
Americus, Ga
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