The M Widow Club Meets in Plains Ga with Gentle Socials
Plains Ga Jan 27 The M Widow Club held a pleasant meeting with Miss Lucy Williams on Thursday. Bright lively games and a prize cuff links made the afternoon enjoyable. Ice cream and cake were served. Miss Annie Timmerman and Miss Myrtle Sanburn won the prize. Mrs. Williams earned gratitude for a memorable gathering.
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Williams
Ross Dean
Marguerite’ Hudson
Mayfield
Pearl Reynolds
M. L. Hudson
Irs
J. B. Johnstone
Americas
Plains
Rylander
J. M. Austin
J. R. Logan
Fannie Collins
Mattie Lewis
W. 8. Moore
J. A. McDonald
Tom
Sumter
R. F. Markett
Messia
Tom Black
Tim Furlow
Americus
C.N. Patterson
Cartera'ville
Samuel Warlick
R. M. Andrews
Emmie Kate Andrews
Knighton-Mott
Shellman
Myrtle Sanborn
Ricus
O. T. Lawson
Colquitt Logan
Lucy
Alice Williams
Greate’ Evans
Ruby
Cartersville
Atlanta
C. A. Phillips
Bronwood
William Smith
DeSoto
Camilla Wise
Edgar Timmerman, Jr
J. BM. Cannon
At Ericus
D. Cann
W. D. Fleming
Nina
Carter
Preston notes chronicling local visit and events in January
Preston Ga Jan 27 regular correspondent reports Mrs B G Jenkins of Columbus visiting for Welch Jenkins wedding and mother of groom. Jenkins brothers from Columbus and Midland extend stay for hunts. Locals Verna Little and Manson Little visit, Laura Stillman returns to Atlanta, and Miss Esther Martin joins music class. Bank officers reelected with two new directors.
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Preston
G. Jenkins
Columbus
Jenkins
Messrs
Sterling Jenkins
Wimberly Jenkins
Midland
Verna
Manson Little
Laura Stillman
W. P. Jowers
Atlanta
Ara Stevens
Americus
J. W. Montgomery
Robert Kidd
Pelham
Rebecca Kidd
Esther Martin
Ermai Richardson
Richland
John Jenkins
Erma Richardson
Boyett
Draneville
Margie Cleveland
Florrie McNeal
Emma King
E. E B. Cook
Cusseta
John Rufus Cook
J.F. Lunsford
Sallie Thornton
Buena Vista
Geo.w. Cole
J. C. Reese
Jnc
Elizabeth Griffin
Bainre
Debates on Bonds for Road Improvements in Leslie Ga
The Leslie school house debate Friday night discussed whether Weed County should issue bonds to improve roads. Attendees included visitors from Americus. Personal notes mention John and Mrs. Summerford, Leola Ranew, and visits to Cobb and Abbeville. Church events and local social visits are described along with sick lists and weekend travel.
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Leslie
Weed County
Americus
John Summerford
J. M. Summerford
Dooly County
Leola Ranew
Misa Bessle Pera
Cobb
Crisp Wilkinson
Bob Cary
Abbeville
Smithville Social Notes Highlight Weekend Guests
Miss Mary Izzie Ansley hosted visitors including Alice and Pearl Melton of Dawson Olive Thornton of Hartsboro Alu and Letla Belle Morris of Macon. Others traveled for visits and entertained with games music and readings in a lively social week end in Smithville Georgia.
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Smitthville
Mary Izzie Ansley
Alice
Pearl Melton
Dawson
Olive Thornton
Hartsboro
Alu
Letla Belle Morris
Macon
Edna Booker
LaGrange
Ed. Clarke
C. C. Ansley
Burton
F. P. Love
Leesburg
Otis Statham
C. E. Ansley
Americus
Lucille Cochran
Tilden Underwood
Montezuma
Nell McKenney
G. A. Dozier
Coley
C. G. Goneke
Albany
J. G. Pruette
Blakely
Dot Edwards
E. N. Argo
Fabian Beavers
Ada Salter
Nettie Burton
Effie Cobb
W. Fort McAfee
Margaret Barton
Huntington News Highlights From Georgia Town
Mrs C T Lawson and Miss Stevens from Plains visited Huntington for several days. Dr Reeves and wife made a brief trip here. Prof John T Price plans a February visit after bookkeeping work in Cecil Alabama. Mrs Mollie Nunn raises a large flock of gobblers admired by all. Coroner Edward Jenkins has been prospecting locally. Huntington patrons are building a new schoolhouse under Mrs J T Price’s care, whom residents hope to keep teaching for years.
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T. Lawson
Miss Stevens
Plains
B. F. Johnson
Miss Broadfield
Reeves
Huntington
G. W. Nunn
Cordele
John T. Price
Cecil
Ala
Mollie Nunn
Paul Legrande
J. L. Johnson
Americas
Anole Stubbs
Abbeville
B. T. Johnson
Ranew
Mrs. Amason
Leslie
Brady
Gordon Castleberry
Columbus
J. W. Castleberry
Edward Jenkins
J. T. Price
Seventeenth District Holds Quarterly Meeting at Rylander
Jan 27 report notes the Seventeenth District quarterly meeting took place at Rylander on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors included Kennie McTyler and his sister Susie Clay from Bottsford. H W Wiggins and R Ierael spent the weekend in Ellaville. B B McCrea traveled to Plains for business.
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Rylander
Kennie McTyler
Susie Clay
Bottsford
Messrs
H. W. Wiggins
R. Ierael
Ellaville
B. B. McCrea
Plains
Local Cotton Market Savannah Ga Jan 27 News Note
Local Savannah market report notes a mid spate with ailing 99 16 conte in Chicago News. references a deal involving Trian dollars and Wile stipular at least 200.
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Savannah
Conte
Chicago News
Trian
Americus
New York Patores
New York
Ellaville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Ellaville Ga January 27 The town hosts Miss Jessie McPhail of Columbus visiting Mrs R M Murphy and Mrs Willim Englisty of Americus with sister Mrs J R Jordan Miss Lucy Baldwin returns from Columbus and Talbotton Mrs S M Collier and family guests of relatives Quarterly meeting slated with large attendance Mrs Susan Smith leaves for Florida Mr Cleve Strange of Andrew Chapel visits here Mrs Lillie Dixon and Mrs H mn host Thursday Domino Club Seven tables play 42 with Miss Davis winning prize Ice cream and cake served Green and white decor. Mrs Jordan praised as hostess Assisted by Miss Lynn Mathis and Miss Cecil Burt
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Ellaville
Jessie McPhail
Columbus
R. M. Murphy
Willim: Englisty
Americus
J. R. Jordan
Lucy Baldwin
Talbotton
Susan Smith
Florida
Cleve Strange
Andrew Chapel
Hilaville
Domino Club
Jordan
Broad Street
Collins
Davis
Miss Davis
Lynn Mathis
Cecil Burt
Buena Vista
Rift Ga. Neighbors Welcome Pope Bass Family
From Our Regular Correspondent Rift Georgia reports Mr Pope Bass of nearby Cordele moved his family to the community. Spreads include HF Oliver preaching at New Hope, social visits among residents, Rift school enrollment at forty two, teaching praises for Miss Maysie Wells, hog fatting debate, and local moves including Mr and Mrs Caleb Richards and Mrs Hart and her sons.
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Rift
Pope Bass
Cordele
Oliver
New Hope
Jones
D. C. Jones
W. A. Wilson
Rift School
iBennett
Maysie Wells
M. W. Suggs
Fce
W. E. Bryan
Americus
Caleb Richards
Hart
Fifteenth District Social Notes From January
The column records residents visiting and traveling in January in the Fifteenth District. Entries mention Mesars His Young and Bowman in Myrtle Springs hosting at Master Wiley Carter, Mrs. Lillie Hughes moving to her brother Charles Ranew, Mrs. Ben Dell and Al line visiting Leslie, Estelle Young returning from a fall visit to Annie Belle Carter, and E D Young and family with the Standford family. A New Hope service is noted with H F Oliver. Ethyl Dell visits Estelle Young. John Toung is recovering. a preaching event at Benevolence church is slated for February 14 at 2 PM. W Larwigk relocates to Leally.
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Young
Bowman’ Walters
Myrtle Springs
Wiley Carter
Lillie Hughes
Charles Ranew
Ben Dell
Alline
Leslie
Estelle Young
Annie Belle Carter
E. D. Young
Annie Standford
New Hope
G. B. Dell
Vannane
Americus
Lee Johnson
Ralluntington
Rec
Ethyl Dell
Tambus
Wattle John Toung
Berry Williams
Hughes Says He Will Represent All In Third District
Hon Dudley Hughes vows to serve every man woman and child in the Third District. He travels the district meeting supporters and plans to reach Washington soon after a likely March 5 Congress session. He expects to learn department routines quickly and advance local interests.
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Hon.Dudley
Hughes
Americas
Washington
Danville
Congress
House
Popular Couple at Preston Married
Preston Georgia January 27 Special news of the wedding of Miss Jessie Welch and Mr W E Jenking on Sunday January 17. The bride, daughter of T J Welch, noted for charm and grace, and the groom, cashier of the Bank of Preston, well known in local business circles. They are at home at the Bell House with many friends wishing them happiness.
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Preston
Jessie ‘Welch
T. J. Welch
Bank of Preston
Fields of Grain Are Green in Sumter
Sumter County reports its largest oat yield on record as farmers plant more grain and diversify crops. The region sees expanded hay production after wheat and roats harvest, with 15 to 3000 pounds of hay per acre depending on season, and soil fertility rising through repeated cuttings.
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Sumter
Americus
Meat Spoiling From Heat Affects County Farmers
Unusually hot spell causes anxiety among farmers as hogs are skinned during cold spells and meat supplies are being lost to heat. Reports indicate some farmers have kept meat, others lost portions, with weather cited as the main factor.
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Tthis
Endorsed Tennessee Official Praises Peruna Remedy
Washington letters from Hon. Laps. D McCord and others endorse Peruna as a superior tonic catarrh remedy. Statements claim catarrh signals nerve weakness and require invigoration. R. S. Ryan, ex Parliament member, testifies Peruna aids colds and catarrhal complaints.
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D. McCord
Washington, D. C
Tennessee
Nashville
Peruns
Peruna
Ryan
Nome
Alaska
Charles Stewart Parnell
Washerington
Willard Mote
Americus Man Grows Celery in Florida Fields
Peace B Brady, former trucking entrepreneur, left Sumter cotton for celery near Sanford Florida. He has six acres of celery, shipped his first car load, 14 rows, 170 yards long, 30 inches apart, netting over 700 dollars. This early shipment compares to about 21 acres of cotton to earn the same.
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Sumter
B. Brady
Sapford
Celiry
Peninsular
Brady
Sanford
Prize collard displays 25 pound weight on plantation field
Tevi Daniel from Me George Oliver's plantation claims a prize collard of about 25 pounds. The article notes the large vegetable eliciting great joy on the Georgia Collard show, with Daniel comparing its size to a buggy top and even using the leaf as sun shade while driving into town.
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Tevi Daniel
George Oliver
Georgia
Daniel
Levi
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