The Merry Widow Club Meets in Plains GA
Plains notes show the Merry Widow Club gathering at Mrs. H T Bradley’s home with southern smilax ferns and red jeweponicas. Forty two players joined for bagatelle and other games followed by ice cream and cake as members catch up with friends across Plains and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
Nina Carter
Clara Johnson
Huntington
O. T. Lawson
Luther Wise
Richland
Oscar Williams
Alvin Timmerman
Alton Carter
Belton Jennings
Americus
J. A. McDonald
Sumter
Ethel Carter
Amzie Daniel
Jack Slappey
Manor Bradley
Carrollton
H. T. Bradley
Astrologers Warn Roosevelt Against Africa Trip
A New York Press item notes an American astrologer advising President Roosevelt not to travel to Africa, citing danger from lions, tigers, elephants, and boa constrictors. The quip suggests African astrologers warn the big beasts instead. A fragment about a girl and sleigh riding follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Africa
New York Press
Ellaville Social News Highlights Visitors and Trips
Local notes from Ellaville Georgia dated January 13 report brief visits and travels. Several residents, including Miss Lucile Lindsey and Mrs. Cleve Davis, are mentioned with relatives and friends in Americus, Atlanta, Shellman, Bronwood, Athens, Buena Vista, Columbus, and Daw son. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held an afternoon meeting at the parsonage with many ladies in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellavile
H. J. Williams
Americas
Lucile Lindsey
Ate
Janta
Macon
McCall
Baxley
T. A. Collins
E. W. Strange
Atlanta
Cleve Davis
Americus
Our City
R. E. Hill
Col
C. R. McCrory
Butler
Carl Murphy
Ed Bridges
W. M. McCrory
Columbus
J. B. Williams
Mary Williamson
W. K. Dennis
Shellman
Edgar Williamson
Bron‘wood
McCrory
Miss Jackson
Buena Vista
E. J. Hart
Scott
Athens
Roger Williams
W. L. English
J. R. Jordan
Clifford Rainey
Jodie Sears
Dawson
Lightner
Oneida Wimbush
Maggie Williams
C. A. Norton
Smithville
Lily Dixon
Carrie McKay
Oglethorpe
Emmett Duncan
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Preston News Briefs Highlight Illness and Visits
Preston Georgia January reports Mr Harper Reeves became critically ill while on his mail route and was brought home in serious condition. J H Strickland of Concord visited Stapleton family, Mrs Strickland returning home. Sallie Thornton enjoyed a visit to Americas, W A Johnson of Eufaula was in town, Dr Widner of Little Rock visited relatives, Dr B T Wise of Plains made calls, Mrs George Cole spent Monday with daughter Mrs Minnie McNeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Montgomery
Preston
Harper Reeves
Tom Jennings
Buena Vista
T. C. Barkley
Baptist Church
Lizzie Huckaby
B. F. Markett
Sumter
K. M. McDonald
Plains
Katie Belle Hiller
New Point
J. I. Hiller
J. A. McDonald
H. T Bradley
Americus
A. I. Richardson
Richland
Benjamin Chambliss
8. A. Pruitt
J. H. Strickland
Concord
J. R. Stapleton
Strickland
Sallie Thornton
Americas
W. A. Johhson
Eufaula
Dr. Widner
Little Rock
Ark
B. T. Wise
George Colé
Minnie McNeal
Johnson
B. F. Easterlin
Bell
Lees
Easterlin Bros
Andersonville High School
Leslie Notes From Regular Correspondent
Leslie Ga January reports visiting relatives from Ra Becca and Americus. Local preaching occurred at the Baptist church with Rev Shingler. Residents travel for business, illness, court, and social events including a turkey supper with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Jimi Green
Lucile
Rabecca
Seslle
E. L. Wilson
Americus
The
Baptist Church
Shingler
W. R. Crane
L. Harvey
J. E. Ranen
Stella Wade
A. J. Kemp
W. M. McGarrah
W. M. Laramore
Tom Amason
Arabi
Joe Barwick
F. H. Hines
J. R. Ferguson
Social visits and family gatherings crowd small-town notes
The 15th District reports Mr. and Mrs. Miley Carter and three children near Myrtle Springs visiting relatives near Leslie. Parties at the Youngs and gatherings among the Bass, Perry, Dell, Ranew, Hughes, Gamage, and Carter families are described with Sunday and Friday social activities in Leesburg and Myrtle Springs regions.
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Miley Carter
Myrtle Springs
Leslie
Essie
Martle Youngs
W. B. Tiner
Esam Young
Quincy Bass
Marilu
Ella Perry
Etta Powell
Ethyl
Blanche Dell
Mattie Young
Pearl Dell
Gladys
Ruby Hughes
Charlie Ranew
Charlie Gamage
Lestie
G. I. Bass
Leesburg
Estelle Young
Annie Belle Carter
Andersonville News Roundup Sees Local Bets and Busy Week
Mrs J F Smith returns from Poulan to Andersonville Georgia where Sher son F M Smith hosts. Mrs J G Feagin glad about newborn boy. Rev Moore fills Baptist church appointments. Streets being worked with new bridges. Andersonville High School thriving as new pupils arrive. Several residents travel to Americus for business and service on a jury.
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Andersonville
J. F. Smith
Poulan
Sher Son
F. M. Smith
J. G. Feagin
Moore
Baptist Church
Joel W. English
Bond election urged for Sumter County roads
Tax Collector B Small notes many voters registered yesterday and books close Monday night January 25. Only those who register before then can vote in the February 11 bond issue of fifty thousand dollars for county road Improvements. Citizens are urged to register now to support better roads.
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Sumter
Hart
Atlanta
John C. Hart
Hixon
Old Sumter County Board Ends Term In 1909 Meeting
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners held its final meeting January 4 1909. They tried road defaulters including Henry Worthy and Tobe Watkins and authorized settlement for a horse damage claim. County orders totaling 5419 68 were approved, and outgoing members were N A Ray F J Chambliss R M Andrews W L Thomas. The new board is set to organize with Frank Sheffield T Bo Hooks J F Bolton A F Hotges and H J Webb.
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Board of County Commission
Andrews
Sheffield
Bliss
Thomas
Henry Worthy
Sumter
Sherif
Chain Gang
Shar~iff
Tobe Watkins
Old
26Th District
Tobe
Cone
Commissioners Court
Harry Sheely
15Th District
Com. Andrews
Ed Reed
Ray
Cartas
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Sumter County
N. A. Ray
J. Chambliss
R. M. Andrews
W. L. Thomas
Frank Sheffield
T. Bo Hooks
J. F. Bolton
A. F. Hotges
H. J. Webb
Honor For An Americus Boy
A Young machinist from Americus, Charles R. Cole, son of T. A. Cole, was called to Portsmouth headquarters to join the drawing department. He receives best wishes from foreman B. L. Mauk and coworkers, signaling a path to greater advancement.
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Portsmouth
Young
Chas. R. Cole
T. A. Cole
BL. Mauk
Fine Is Assessed On A Plea Of Guilty
In city court yesterday attorney for W B Hudson sought a guilty plea to a state prohibition violation. The court imposed a $1000 fine plus costs, with Judge Crisp noting the sentence was influenced by doctors and the defendant’s physical condition. He warned future cases would not receive similar leniency.
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W. B. Hudson
Crisp
Strange Wolf Tale Surfaces From Chicago News Fragment
A fragment mentions a gray wolf running sewage in Southern Illinois and an escape from Coloniél Watterson in Chicago. The garbled text hints at a man confronting swearing urges, with scattered references to Marsé Henri and Philadelphia Inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Illinois
Coloniél
Watterson
Chicago News
Three Nearbeer Dealer Licenses Sought by City Council
The City Council heard three applications for nearbeer retail licenses last night from Messrs. Will Cloud W A Ayash and C C Underwood. Licenses were ordered granted on the condition noted during the meeting.
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Thhe
Will Cloud
W. A. Ayash C. C. Underwood
Missouri Mr Carnegie’s claim on use of allopathic cure
Mr Carnegie remains adamant that mil lies are the most miserable to be extremely solicitous toward applying the allopathic remedy to his illness.
Creamery Expands Richland Dairy Capacity for Winter
A Richland creamery shipped a separator to support a large local dairy farm and received the first cream return of about 100 pounds. Three weekly shipments to Americus are planned, with more farmers expected to use free separators. The effort aims to boost cow numbers and profits for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Creamery
Richland
Americus
Mr. Glovers Big Auto A Beauty On Wheels
Mr G W Glover has ordered a large new car six months ago and expects delivery today. The four cylinder Ford? Cadillac? style vehicle is described as faster and more stylish than existing autos, entering Americas with notable demand for Cadillacs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Glover
G. 'W. Glover
Americas
Glover
New Board in Meeting Elects Its Officers
The Sumter Board of County Commissioners met in regular session January 4 1909 and organized. Commissioner Sheffield was elected chairman and Commissioner Bolton secretary. R T Christian was elected superintendent of the county chain gang. Dr R E B and F L Cato were elected county physicians, James A Hixon county attorney and J L Cotney keeper of the county clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners of
Sumter
Sheffield
Bolton
R. T. Christian
Dra
R. EB
F. 1. Cato
James A Hixon
J. L. Cotney
The Man Who Thinks He Knows It All
A business tip warns that overconfidence fails to meet current customer needs. Insightful execution beats mere beliefs, and delivering tangible goods matters more than assumed expertise.
City council cuts wholesale beer tax to five dollars
On motion by Alderman Pooto the city council reduced the special tax on wholesale dealers of near beer from ten dollars to twenty five dollars. The action affects licensees in tidewater districts and related fees.
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Pooto
Tig City Coynell
Fe. Momnne
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Otis Jones
Fort Valley
Sallie Jones
Messrs
Frank Timmerman
David Jennings
Bronwood
Eva Mae Stevens
Leslie and
R. B. Taylor
White Plains
Linwood Jennings
Litt Schumpert
Mississippi
Derrick
Phillip Jennings
Knowles
Fayetteville, Plains
Ellaville
Opinion New Board
Marsé Henri
New Nearbeer
Missouri
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