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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
6
The article reports Georgians’ interest in Miss Wardlaw’s innocence amid a murder inquiry in New York, mentions Rev. John Wardlaw and family history, and outlines J. E. Britton’s soil survey plan for Sumter County. Britton describes mapping roads and features, soil types with color codes, and assessing crops suitability with farmer cooperation and future free reports.
Miss Dodson hosted a Friday afternoon bridge gathering at Miss Mattie Dodson's home with guests including Miss Elizabeth Hollis and Miss Gertrude Alexander. Two tables played for a silver pencil won by Mrs. Lucius McCleskey. a pair of silk hose was given to the guest of honor. A buffet luncheon followed in the late afternoon.
Brussels reports King Leopold fell into a critical condition after a lengthy decline. Officials say an operation is planned for tomorrow and that no chance of recovery is entertained. The comment about his situation closes with a grim note on the monarch's health.
Mrs. Kate Waters of Lenoir North Carolina praises Cardui the woman's tonic claiming it made her strong after a two week wash and that she feels stout as a mule She credits the tonic with improving her health and energy over many years of use.
A Friday evening dance at the Elks hall attracted a large crowd with the carnival band providing music. Chaperones Mrs C W Walker and Mrs Lucius McCleskey oversaw the event while many guests participated in the dancing. A sprained ankle typically lasts three to four weeks, but Chamberlain's Liniment can offer a three to four day recovery. Sold by all dealers.
In Atlanta on December 13 Miss Silvey Speer daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Speer after a superior court divorce from Russell J Thomas at 10 am wed Marshall C McKenzie in the Speer home at Brookwood. The groom’s father is president of the Atlanta Plant and Fertilizer Company.
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