Leslie Ga List of Local Social and Travel Notes
Regular correspondent from Leslie Georgia reports attendees of a WWOW picnic in Columbus. Mentions Kenneth Tines visiting Leesburg and several residents and visitors, including Frank Cato Jr of Americus and Frank Wilson Jr with Guy Pryor near Smithville, plus others visiting relatives, attending camp meetings, or traveling for business and visits to Dublin, Fitzgerald, Butler, Buena Vista, Columbus, Milner, and Atlanta.
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Jeslie
Ww. O. W
J. Q. Jones
J. R. Ferguson
Coleman
C. E. Lockett
America
Barber
Alice Ferguson
Sadie Jones
DeSoto
Leslie
E. L. Wilsen
New York
Easterlin and relatives visit Americus in July notes
Andersonville Ga July 28 The community records visitors and residents' movements including Mr and Mrs B O Easterlin and extended Easterlin family visits to Americus Tybee trips by Easterlin group and relatives. Local residents such as Mrs G P Suber Mrs J N Williams and Miss Lucy Clark are noted visiting relatives. Melon shipments to Montezuma and nearby towns are also mentioned.
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Andersonville
B. O. Easterlin
Americus
W. C. Easterlin
PC. Easterlin
Johnnie Easterlin
G. P. Suber
J. N. Williams
Louis Holloway
John A. Wesson
Albany
Malissa Clark
Lucy Clark
Primitive Baptist Church
Ted Dunn
W. R. Battle
A.J. Clark
Joel Robinson
Aas English
Bessie Robinson
Montezumi
Chas. E. Butler
T. P. Bell
T. L. Bell
T. M. Easterlin
M. E. Easterlin
W. O. Easterlin
Mra
P. C. Easterlin
Lillie Mas
Thelma Easterlin
Tybee
John B. Abernathey
Columbia
Ala
Maggie Callen
R. J. Brown
Roseyville
Ind
Brown
G. Feagin
Montezuma
R. E. Wicker
Regular Correspondent Reports from Ellaville Area
Our regular correspondent notes local movements and visits. Miss Maude Williamson leaves for Fort Valley and Ellaville for a stay, Martha Davia visits Americus, Douglass, and relatives in Atlanta. Walter Williamson from Ellaville spends a few days with relatives, Benjamin Davis tours Am lous this week, Luannie Crawford from Alabama visits, and Eifles from Columbus spent Thursday in Ellaville.
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Martha Davia
Americus
Douglass
Walter Williamson
Benjamin Davis Ie
Dothan
Luannie Crawford
Ala
Fag le Lindsay
Ao Eifles
Columbus
Ellaville
Protracted Services and Local Socials in Seventeenth District
Protracted services are held at Rylander this week led by Rev. Austin of Plains. Miss Ella Turner of Doeran visits Misses Bexsie Salter and Stela Turner. Nearby residents attend dances, barbecues, and picnics at local sites including William's pavilion, Mr. Jack Smith's place, Mrs. W. P. Thomas's house, and Waller's mill in Terrell county. Visitors include Lina McNeal of Dawson and the Israel and McCrea families hosting guests.
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Seventeenth District
Rylander
Rev. Austin
Plains
Ella Turner
Doeran
Bexsie Salter
Stela Turner
Quince Williams
Preston
William's Pavilion
Jack Smith
Lina McNeal
Dawson
Mittie Collins
Kenney
Hogg
Christie
Odum
W. P. Thomas
Messrs
Wiggins
Sisters
Renza Israel
Rift
Waller's Mill
Ter Lell
J. G. Israel
G. W. Israel, Jr
J. C. Tedder
Lucius McCrea
Maude Forrest
Efe Johnson
Bottsford
Marriage on Sunday Evening in De Soto Ga
Miss Gillie Weltman of De Soto and Mr. J. P. Johnson of De Soto were married Sunday at Choopee. Johnson is a Seaboard Railway agent. The couple arrived in De Soto today with their wedding. Dodson's Pharmacy advertises Livertone as a calomel substitute with a money back guarantee.
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de Soto
Choopee
Gillie Weltman
J. P. Johnson
Dodson
Rayville outfielder dies after batters chase snake bite incident
James Phelps, Rayville baseball outfielder, was killed by a water snake bite after a dramatic catch that preserved a game. He chased the ball into a bog, suffered a leg bite, and died 24 hours later. A similar fatal bite occurred on the same grounds years earlier.
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Monroe
James Phelps
Rayville
Phelps
A Wayside Philosopher In Kansas City Journal
In a humorous exchange two wanderers discuss politics with a hobo noting that a senator faces constituents while his own life avoids political scrutiny. The dialogue reflects light social commentary from the Kansas City Journal.
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Kansas City Journal
Promised to take me to the game today
A Pittsburg Post snippet recalls a family exchange as a grandmudder and Johnny bargain over a ride to a game with a light hearted tone. The dialog captures everyday street humor and a moment of youth awaiting a promised outing.
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Pittsburg
Plains Social News Highlights From July Gatherings
Plains Georgia notes a week of social events including Mrs A M Jennings hosting guests Mrs M S Lawrence and Miss Drew Lawrence with foliage decor and cake. A B Y P U meeting featuring fruits followed at Mr Edgar Timmerman Jr.'s home. Various locals and visitors are listed visiting, traveling to Tybee, White Springs, and Marshallville, with multiple regional households hosting relatives and attending barbecues and church revivals.
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Plains
A. M. Jennings
Edgar Timmerman, Jr
George Hiller
White Springs
Fla
Edmund Oliver
Americus
Oliver
Emory Markette
Millen
Emory Stevens
George Jennings
Shiloh
James Walker
Lesle
Amzie Daniel
Friendship
W. D. Fleming
Nina Carter
J. C. McLendon
Ashburn
Floy
Frances Oliver
Americas
P. C
Barkley
H. T. Bradley
Colquit
Arlington
John Jennings
Harrison
Robert Black
Montezuma
Anna Market
Mariah Walters
Carrie
Monteagle
Tenn
A. C. Murray
Richland
Ethel Wise
Montgomery
Ala
Mesars
Alfred Davidson
Daw[ton
B. F. Markett
Sumter
Colquitt Logan
W. T. Wilson
Charlie Burke
Crawhorn
Social Guests Include Georgetown and Harrison Visitors
Fia and Inez Ballcom of Georgetown are guests of Mrs. D. P. Murray. Miss Kate Hiller visits with her brother John Hiller from Harrison, who will vacation with J. I. Hiller and family. Dr Edwin Derick of Oglethorpe stayed with Mrs. B. J. Hite. Mrs. E. B. Reese of Buena Vista and Mrs. William Girtman of Haxtleyhurst are guests of Mrs. J. A. McDonald.
Smithville Social Roundup Sees Local Visits and Parties
Regular correspondent reports a busy Smithville week with visits from Misses Mary Lena Williams and Emmie Humber to Americus after a Richland and Lumpkin trip, plus several local guests. Names include Mrs. H. A. Redding, Miss Carrie Boulineau, Miss Lina McNeil, Mrs. Kate Turner, Miss Annie Randalls, and Miss Annie Sims Lansford hosting a birthday party.
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Smithville
Mary Lena Williams
Richland
Emmie the Humber
Lumpkin
H. A. Redding
Americus
W. F. McAfee
Aleck Perry
Cuthbert
B. I. McKenney
Helen
Annette
Leesburg
Dick Brinson
Annie Randalls
Macon
Jim Boone
Foy
C. G. Goneke
Tra Cook
Albany
W. H. Lansford
Annie Sims Lansford
Willams and Humber
Tigers Triumph 4 2 Over D'Soto In Hot Contest
Americus Tigers defeated D'Soto yesterday with a 4 to 2 score in a tightly fought game. Battery forwards Pantone and Tommy Hooks starred for the Tigers in a competitive matchup.
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Americus Tigers
D'Soto
Tigers
Pantone
Tommy Hooks
Tiger
Straw hat cleaner sale at Dodson's Pharmacy
Dodson's Pharmacy offers straw hat cleaner sufficient to clean a hat twice. The item is priced to attract buyers at the 28 and W location.
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Dodson
28 & W
State tax on fountain syrups won't raise drink prices
The new five cent per gallon tax on fountain syrups won't raise retail prices, as manufacturers cannot afford to push costs to consumers. A gallon of syrup yields about 7 to 100 glasses, so dopers can still get the drink for a nick.
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Amedeva
Sidal
Howitzer destroys balloon near Mayence in old clash
A brief historical item notes a howitzer firing that destroyed a balloon over Mayence in July, detailing a minor artillery encounter and its impact on aerial observation during the engagement.
Preston Ladies Aid Festival Supports Baptist Church
Preston Ga July 28 Regular correspondent reports a Ladies Aid Society festival in court square drew a large crowd and profits from cakes and rice cream will fund church furnishings. Many locals attended picnics and excursions with details of guests and visitors, plus a late Fourth of July style barbecue for prisoners described as a celebratory feast.
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Preston
Ladies’ Aid Society
Court Square
Baptist Church
Wildwood
Mesdames Ara Stevens
J. I. Horn
J. F. Lonsford
Alla Kidd
Alice Moreland
Mildred Jackson
Marguerite Stevens
Ruby Kidd
Nannie Fletcher
Tula Alston
Richland
Mrs. Spann
Plains
George Addy
W. E. Jenkins
John A. King
Americus
Savannah
R. I. Nicholson
B. J. Goss
Dawson
Alla
Jewell Kidd
J. H. Fulford
Mathew Fulford
Shellman
T. J. Welch
J. F. Lunsford
Weston
G L Brooks Died of Typhoid at Am ericus Area
Farmer G L Brooks of the 28th district east of Americus died Tuesday night at the hospital after being brought there Monday. Funeral was held yesterday at Salem church conducted by Rev Mr McMahon. He is survived by his wife and seven small children.
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G. L. Brooks
Americus
Salem Church
Sumter 1909 tax returns show six and a half million value
Tax Receiver W. R. Speer reports Americas and Sumter County property values totaling about 6.5 million dollars, with an expected rise of at least 150,000 over 1908. Initial figures from 29 Georgia counties indicate a net gain near 1.94 million, led by Sumter’s strong showing amid statewide increases.
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Americas
Sumter
W. R. Speer
Speer
Georgia
Ben Hill
Batts
Houston
Irwin
Macon
Madison
Mitchell
Oglethorpe
Pickens
Quitman
Tooms
Towns
Upson
Banks
Charl
Ton
Grady
Jones
Stephens
Tattnal
Warren
Wilcox
Mosquitoes Warned: Mosqui Powder Sold at Dodson’s Pharmacy
Dodson's Pharmacy at 28 West addresses mosquito concerns by offering Mosqui powder for 25 cents. The product targets nuisance insects and is advertised to customers seeking relief from bites.
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Dodson
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H. J. Williams
Asa Royal
Lucile Lindsay
Milner
Atlanta
W. C. Frances
Corinth
Mary Brewer
Butler II
Robet
J. R. Jordan Haw
Buena Vista
Velma Williams
Llaville
Martha ‘Avila
Miss Weltman
Mr. Johnson
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Outfelder
Ed Timerman
Randolph Logan
Jack Slappey
Litt Moore
R. S. Oliver
Ross Dean
Oliver McDonald Co
Floy Oliver
Flora Markett
C. M. Ledbetter
Mamie Crenshaw
Julia Coleman
Tallulah Cempares
Mrs. Rutherford
Carrie Boulineau
Tom Snellgrove
Lewellyn
Cordele
Kate Turner
Lina McNeil
Dawsons
Florrie
Effie Cobb
Jeff Singer
Lampkin
J. C. Barker
Georgia Lee
R. P. Johnson
Missea Agnes
Erin Wells
Messia
E. N. Argo
F. G. Beavers
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