Feast of Woodmen Reunion Delights in Prospect Park
The annual Woodmen of the World reunion drew 400 to 600 guests from Americus Plains and Leslie camps. Guests arrived by train, exchanged friendly chats, and enjoyed a barbecue feast after Rev. R. J. Bivins led an invocation. Col. W. T. Lane announced the serving, and over 500 pounds of barbecue plus other foods filled shaded tables by a miniature lake. The event was a social and fraternal success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Plains
Leslie
Prospect Park
Savage Threats By Husband Spark Pick-Me-Up Row
A fragment notes a husband’s ominous line about being a perfect savage and a threat to his wife, linked to a dispute within a Pick-Me-Up club. The readable text suggests domestic tension and irregular behavior, with no full names or locations provided.
Spiders Threaten Cotton Crop on Farms Across the Field
Minute red spiders, nearly invisible to the naked eye, have been reported by farmers and the state entomology department. The pests cling to the undersides of cotton leaves and multiply rapidly, causing leaf drop and weakening plant vitality, with potential yield loss looming over the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
State Department of Entomology
Wanted Overseer for Farm Near Broadhurst
An overseer is sought for a farm near Broadhurst by R. 8. Broadhurst. Dr W P Carter of Lumpkin, a member of the Carter Patterson cotton firm, was in the area yesterday and will return Monday to stay through the cotton season. Carter is known to trade circles from last season. Grubb and Scrubb exchange light banter about a popular novel and a wife-plotting remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Carter
Lumpkin
Carter & Patterson
Carter
Grubb
Preston News Roundup: Local Folks and Visitors
Preston Ga August notes tell of Charles Alston winning the first bale and a heavy pocket-book, social visits from Miss Willie Tullis to Miss Jessie Welch, and multiple town residents traveling to Americus Plains and Dawson. A card party hosted by Miss Nettie Christian honored Mrs Les le Adams of Tennessee, and condolences flowed after the death of James Daniel at Parrot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Charles Alston
Willie Tullis
J. C. Tullis
Jessie Welch
Columbus
Geo. E. Thornton
Americus
J .M. Christian
Americas
Frank Stokes
Atlanta
Fanny Stokes
Ara Stevens
Nettie Christian
Lesle Adams
Tennessee Metro Lis
Henry Roach
Smith
Dawson
W. E. Jenkins
Cusseta
Dan Smith
Samson
Ala
Geo
Thornton
Buena Vista
Sam Wilson
Verna
Manson Little
Eva Welch
Magnolia Springs
Belle Reeves
Roy Fussell
Marcia Sears
Parrott
N. Bartlett
Richland
Vivian Ross
Ed Bell
Will
Clay Bell
Robert King
Emme King
Leesburg
B. F. Cleveland
Weston
S. Bell
Indian Springs
W. N. Fussell
Etronishaldushr
T. M. Furlow
James Daniel
Parrot
Daniel
DeSoto
Local Notes From Leslie Georgia August News
Leslie Georgia residents share church sermons travel plans and illness news Nina Cobb heads to Lakeland for shorthand study Claude Ferguson ill but hopeful Tidbits on Mrs Reeves Mrs Summerford and friends visiting Americus and Magnolia Springs Howell schoolhouse harbor meeting led by Rev Hawkes Woodmen attendees enjoy Americus barbecue Parishioners and locals socialize at Mrs Ferguson s home Cotton picking season underway and locals frequent trips to Americus Cordele Richland Milledgeville and Leslie Wooten joins Griffin Wallace as clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Tillman
Atlanta
Methodist
Nina Cobb
Lakeland
Fla
Claude Ferguson
T. A. Collins
Ellaville
lin _Lealie
R. L. Reeves
Little
Americus Tuerny
J. M. Summerford
Magnolia Springs
Harbor
Howell School
Leslie Woodmen
Americus
Prospect Park
Paul Dixon
Walter Wade
Marilu Jenkins
Bronwood
G. H. Laramore
A. G. Jones
Lillie Harnette
Cordele
Henry
Mattle Estelle Laramore
J.J. Wilson
Hugh Page
Ruth Joe
Les
Residents and visitors noted in DeSoto society column
DeSoto Georgia notes August 20 include Mr. and Mrs. W H Tullis from Americus visiting Mrs. George Jones. Mrs. Roy Jones visiting Sumter relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stewart from Hudson returning after a few pleasant days with Mrs. Eli Tucker. Mrs. S B Peebles of Augusta and Miss May Cabaniss of Forsyth as guests of Mrs. Gee Bagley. Mrs. Frank Cato of Americus spending Tuesday with relatives. Taulso Hollis Simmons in Pleasantly social roundups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Culver
Sylvester
Geo. Bagley
Americus
John Ferguson
Barlow
Bruce Bothwell
Philema
John T. Ferguson
Mollie Guerry
George Bagley
Frank Hale
Smithville
Edgar Simmons
DeSoto
W. H. Tullis
George Jones
Roy Jones
Sumter
Joe. Stewart
Hudson
Eli Tucker
Peebles
Augusta
May Cabaniss
Forsyth
Gee
Smithville Society Notes From May to August
Smithville regular correspondent reports Misses Erin and Annie Laurie Wells returning from Cuthbert on Tuesday, with Miss Sallie Low Yarborough also in tow. Rosaline Edwards of Lineville visits sister Mrs. J. C. McClain in Fa. Mrs Florence Adamahaa returns home to Byromville after brief absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Missesnes
Erin
Annie Laurie Wells
Cuthbert
Sallie Low Yarborough
Rosaline Edwards
Lineville
J. C. McClain
Plorence Adamahaa
Byromville
Visitors and Mrs McAfee Convalescent in Town
Miss Myrtis Reid travels to Plains to visit Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Oliver and others from Americus while Miss Undine Stanfield departs for Americus after visiting Mrs W F McAfee. Numerous local residents and relatives are noted visiting in Smithville and nearby towns. Fort McAfee convalesces as friends send greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtis Reid
Plains
Dolph Oliver
Ulric Ray
Willis Morgan
Americus
Undine Stanfield
W. For. McAfee
Pierce-Brooks
E. ©. Kernaghan
Macon
Alicé Atisley
Odelle Allison
Bronwood
Pearl Hale
Montezuma
Syd Cochran
M. D. Reybold
Atlanta
Ethel McManus
B. D. McKenney
Julian Price
Leesburg
Madge McAfee
Margaret Burton
G. P. Stanford
Rocky Ford
T. 8
Burton
Alice Melton
Dawson
Smithville
Charles White
Albany
Carrie
Laura Redding
Cuthbert
Fort McAfee
Andersonville Opens School and Local Visits
Prof A J Clark will open school in Andersonville on the 1st inst. Attendees and visitors include TW Williams of Dynville, Tom Markette of Sumter, Will Dupree and Lindsey of Americus, Misses Lou Bell Speer Ethel Schneider Carrie Collins, and Mrs J B Banterlin. Others visit National Cemetery and Prison Park. several residents plan moves, visits, and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
A. J Clark
Williams
Dynville
Clark
National Cemetery
Prison Park
Tom Markette
Sumter
Will Dupree
Lindsey
Americus
Lou Bell Speer
Ethel Schneider
Carrie Collins
Sandersville
J. B. Banterlin
Atlanta
B. Olin Hasterlin
Geo. Oliver
James W. Bagish
Ada
C. B. Butler
Lilly
A. V. Phillips
B. F. Basterlin
J. A. Wesson
Cordele
Feed T. Suber
8. T.nance
Arlington
J. B. Hasterlin
Mesdames Calvin
Austin Williams
Emma Williams
17TH DISTRICT COMMUNITY NOTES AND VISITORS
Farmers begin cotton picking with plans to work soon. Miss Annis Jones returns from Botts Ford. Miss Elma Wise of Plains visits Miss Ellie Wiggins. Miss Carrie Smith visits Mrs. John Ed Thomas of Dawson. Miss Stella Turner hosts Miss Pearle Cowart of Bronwood. Mr C C D Brinkley’s friends share barbecue at his home. Miss Effie Brinkley visits relatives in Terrell. Williams pavilion dance praised. Mrs H J Israel of Quincy leaves for Newnan after visiting G W Israel. Magnolia Springs picnic enjoyed by all. Adele Woolbright of Bronwood visits Miss Annis Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis Jones
Botts Ford
Elma Wise
Plains
Ellie Wiggins
Carrie Smith
John Ed Thomas
Dawson
Stella Turner
Pearle Cowart
Bron‘wood
C.C. D. Brinkley
Effie Brinkley
Terrell
Williams’s
H. J. Israel
Quincy
Fis
G.W. Israel
Newnan
Magnolia Springs
Adele Woolbright
Bronwood
Mids Annis Jones
Sumter Notice Signals Local Event Details
Sumter entries reveal a brief local notice mentioning Elder R. H. Jennings and Dawson in a partially readable August sequence, with unclear details about an event or action occurring on a Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Elder R. H. Jennings
Dawson
Miss Minnie Les Godby In Queue For Araddna Israel Deal
Miss Minnie Les Godby waits with friends for Miss Araddna Israel for a two while. Mrs Clifford Webb of Americus visits Mrs T G Webb. News of Mrs H J Webb’s illness and wishes for her speedy recovery. Myers M McDonald at White Springs Fla for Realtin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Les Godby
Araddna Israel
Clifford Webb
Americus
T. G. Webb
Ali
H. J. ‘Webb
Myers
M. McDonald
Whiter
Springs, Fla
Plains Notes Social Roundup and Local Events
Ains Plains GA reports a busy social scene with multiple guests visiting from Richland Omaha and other towns. Families attend funerals and visits, with Mr Jesse Rauch and Misses Wise Rauch among those hosted. The Plains baseball team defeats Friendship 11 to 1 at home as revival services begin at the Lutheran church led by Rev Phillipa and assisted by Rev O fer Jr, drawing strong attendance and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Misaew Belle Williford
Richland
Hat
de Carter
Omaha
Holgar Timmerman
Elmyr Dixon
Emmy Leigh ‘Williams
Ethel ‘Wise
Ruby Timmerman
Parrott
Dawson
Weston
Jesse Timmerman
Samus Woodham
R. B. Dvans
Ida Munro
Putnam
Sallie Calmes
Prosperity
8. C
B. T. Wise
Jesse Rauch
Lilly
Gertrude
Amate
Wise Rauch
Camilla Hite
Flora Belle Taeram
Ak? Oglethorpe
Mia
Clarence Roberts
Georgia Dean
Nettle Lee Willams
Buena Vista
Beavers
Americus
R. B. Evans
Gussie Evans
Seymour Evans
Henry McMath
Americag
L Messrs
J.B. French
Ross Dean
J. EB. French
W. P. Page
Jolie
Edwin
Leslie
George Montgomery
J.C. Chappell
Jon
Rachels
Ant
Indian Springs
H. ‘Forrester
New York
Ty Wilson
Friendship
Lilla Logan
Concord
Calaai Logan
Ethel Colemas
W. L. Jennings
M. I. Hudson
J.R. Chamblias
Fannie*Collins
Mattie Lewis
Christine
Linnie Kleckly
Carrie Carswell
Myrtle Springs
Homer Bass
Toul Walters
J. C McLendon
Ashburn
BM. Kendrick
Ruth
Mesers
B. Rainey
Acworth
Kendrick
Bim Kendrick
Atlanta
Lutheran Church
Phil
O. Fer, Jr
M. G. Richards
Lake A Fla
Reve Phillipa
Botsford
Babee
Cathleen McLean
Back From New York Returns of Mr Gardner
Mr Gardner returned from New York after a two week stay. He visited nearby police interest, bought goods, and praised time well spent. He spoke pleasantly about the trip and plans to get back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
New York
Policte
Intereet
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W. D. Bailey
Broadhurst
Cora Cock
Ada Belle Usry
Charlie
Pryor
Ruth Wilson
Mr. Wooten
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