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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

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Thanksgiving in Plains Highlights Community Activities

Plains Georgia reports a busy Thanksgiving with a scholarly Methodist sermon by Rev J M Rustin, a well attended dinner at Masonic Hall, and an Epworth league program. Local residents and visitors from Americus, Macon, Sumter, Preston, Cordele and Birmingham joined in meals, services, and social visits across town.

Plains Methodist Church J. M. Rustin Rustin Masonic Hall Epworth League Austin C. A. Phillips Windsor Graham Jaby Macon James Graham Nell Waiters Americas Amzle Daniel Eugene Daniel Friendship P. C. Barkley Wsit Coleman Mary Larimore New Point K. M. McDonald Annie Catherine Sumter J. A. McDonald J. A.mcdonald Waynesboro South Georgia Conference Lizzie Huckaby Roscoe Markett Edwin Derrick Oglethorpe Howard Derrick Jennie Bacon Andrew Chapel Tom Black James Black House Texas Ethel Carter Lucy Williams Jack Slappey Smithville Emmett McAfee Nina Carter Americus Annie Ruth Layfield Richland Nathan Murrey Armstead Dodson J. E. Chappell Marion Graham Cordele Carroll Clark J. B. Clark John Montgomery Lster Loyd Montgomery Preston George Ontgomery Messrs Alvin ,Timmerman Edward Oliver Birmingham

Local Society Notes From Ellaville Schley County

Ellaville Georgia December news notes a busy social season with Thanksgiving dinners hosted across town. Highlights include Miss Lucy Baldwin and guests at a bird supper. dinners by Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Col. and Mrs. McCrory. weddings of Claude Pilcher and Mamie Holloway. guests visiting from Atlanta, Columbus, and Americus. and programs by the Methodist church and W C T U during the week of prayer.

Our Town T. A. Collins Oglethorpe Street C. E. Drawner Buena Vista B. Baldwin Atlanta Annie Mae Stewart Bessie Tift E. W. Strange Lucy Baldwin Tazewell H. J. Williams College Street Alice Lizzie Worthy Americus Arthur Murray Columbus Minle Royal la Grange Methodist College J. L. Lightner Kind Worthy Susie Beckham Claude Pilcher Mamie’Holloway C. D. Caster C. A. Norton Little Laugher Maes Cordele Methodist Church Place E. A. Jordan I. McKellar

Cotton Market Report Corrected Daily By Inc

Americus VA December 1 market report quotes the daily cotton prices and adjustments. The corrected update provides standard benchmark figures and notes on trading activity for buyers and sellers in the region.

Inc. Counsell

Views from Lee County Girdles in Webster County

Regular correspondent reports social events in Smithville and Preston on December 1. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Goodman, Miss Nell McKenney, Rev. J. B. Johnson of Nawson, and many local families visiting Albany Leesburg and Plains. Community gatherings feature receptions, pledge dinners, and church activities with varied guests and travel.

Smithville Baptist Missionary and Aid Societies R. P. Goodman Margaret Burton Irene Mattie Mathews Eddie Edwards B. I. McKenney Nell McKenney Young Ladies Embroidery Club J. B. Johnson Nawson A. J. McAfee Annie Clyde Smith Brentwood Susie Lunsford Mesdames B. J. McKenney W. Fort Ernest Simpson Atlanta Alice Ansley Odelle Allison Bronwood B. F. Johnson Shellman Ethel Carter Jack Slappey Plating Blanche Pryor John Summerford Seale E. M. McA Dothan E. L. Kimball Pike Road Crosby T. R. McMichael Waynesboro South Georgia G.C. Ansley Gibson Cuthbert Beula Forrest Americus E. ¥. Turner W. H. Turner Preston M. E Lunsford J. F. Lunsford Robert Kidd Emma King R. L. King Leesburg W. E. Jenkins T. F. Heminger Mackie Tharpe Plains Eva Welch Americas Vesta Tharpe Henry Hawkins Caroline Worthy Misa Julia Stevens Misa Easie Tinley J. W. Montgomery Howell Cobb Richand Bacon Robert King J. L. Horn Parrott

New Era Community Notes and Local Visits

A December New Era column records numerous social visits and neighborly gatherings. Families including Parker, Potter, Morris, Giles, Autry, and Veal are noted with Sunday and weekend visits near Huntington and Americus. An item promotes Rig's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with non addictive ingredients and a claim of relief from hay fever.

New Era Mary Giles Carrie Parker B. 8. Parker J. W. Potter M. Parker Will Perry Cannon Murray Griffin Huntington Americus Will Loper Willie Maude David Autry Mamie Lir CG Autry Mack Veal H. J . Morris Myrtle Griffin Della Delma Parker

28th District Social Notes and Local Gossip

A week of gatherings and visits dominates the 28th District column. Miss Orin Griffin hosted an enjoyable municipal entertainment, while Mr John Allen shared music from his graphophone. Several families, including the Lanes, Griffin, Turner, Cannon, and McMahon households, hosted or visited relatives around Americus and near Bronwood, with Thanksgiving dinners and dances noted. Local travel, health remarks, and light admonitions appear amid community chatter.

28Th District Orin Griffin John Allen J. D. Lanes C C. Tener Bronwood Ernest Gammage Americus Berry Bradley C. C. Turner Misa Hula Cannon Mra Aeer Misa Forte Woodruff Carrie Parker O. J. Cannon J.D. Griffin Orin Deanie Grace Caleb Griffin M. Clemments Berry Brad's Deannie Griffin Mattieith McMahon Ima Clements J. D. Lane C.C. Turner A. McMaben Bethel Ae Harvey Holloway John Green

Cut Off Guests and Visits Around Americus and Montezuma

Local notes recount Mr R H traveling to Americus on Messia, visitors from Riverdale Hamburg and Hamburg, Thanksgiving gatherings with Barton family, Lottie Pennington staying with Holloways, and multiple guests from Marshallville Fountainville and north Georgia. Entertainment by Hewett Joyner and holiday anticipation as December arrives and Santa Claus nears.

R. H Americus Messia A. J Montézu J. M. Il BE. J. Bryan Riverdale A. A. Joyner Hamburg R. L. Barton W. C. Barton Lottie Pennington R. J. Holloway R. Hy Stubbs A. E J. C. Barton Homer Prance and Murry Cook Geo. M. Wicker Ernest Holloway Lacrosse Hewett Joyner

DeSoto Thanksgiving Visitors And Local Guests

DeSoto residents recount a week of thanks and family visits with relatives from Atlanta Glenwood Sylvester and Leslie. George Bagley Jr. joined his parents for Thanksgiving while Dr and Mrs J M Camp of Yatesville stayed with the Bagleys.

Monnday J. M. Camp Yates Ville George Bagley Edgar Simmons Leealurg Misa Mittle Green Nedgeville Irma Howard Cobb Bill

Campaign for Money Is Made by Macon Y M C A

Macon Ga November 10 the campaign for forty thousand dollars to enlarge and improve the Young Men s Christian Association building was renewed with renewed courage by working teams. Twenty six thousand four hundred twenty five dollars is listed and workers have until December 40 to complete their tasks. A handsome building will then become the association s property. Even the neglected Carnegie Library has friends and those who would damn it with faint praise are outspoken for it.

Macon Young Men's Christian Association Carnegie Library

Local campaign opens with rival tickets named

Both sides claim confidence as preliminary party tickets are unveiled. Analysts predict victory for the ticket with about 300 votes, while many expect a split result or liberal scratch-offs. The Americas Club meeting is set for Monday as the People’s ticket backs Brown Eldridge and Sherlock. Citizens’ ticket organizers have not announced a meeting yet.

Liberal Acal Americas Club People’s Ticket Messrs Brown Eldridge Sherlock

Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Claims Cough Stoppage

An ad style passage touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the remedy to stop coughing and expel the cold. It promotes the product as a great threat and love remedy and mentions mild laxative effects.

Foley Jas

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