26 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
Advice warns that while traveling to summer resorts, attire matters for impressions and social reception. The note suggests dressing well to avoid negative judgments from others encountered during trips or at resort destinations.
A discussion on free license for a “negro show” citing alleged tax exemptions under a veterans benefit law. The piece argues the law, meant to aid needy writers and veterans, is misapplied, allowing establishments to avoid local taxes. It notes large business leases operated under veteran houses pay no property or special taxes.
A Plains camping group has not been heard from for ten days at Myrtle Springs. Local authorities and volunteers search the area for the party, with officials urging any sightings or information to contact the sheriff.
Among the latest enhancements at the Springs is a new baseball diamond destined to attract picnic parties this summer. The project promises a fortified leisure option for local families and visitors seeking outdoor recreation.
Community notes recount regu lar appointments and visits. Several residents including Mrs. M A Parks Miss Cartie Jones Mr J T Pritchard and Miss Ada Usry are mentioned with travels to Cordele Algericus Moultrie Americus Montezuma and Milledgeville. A fish fry hosted by Mr J T Matthews and a Terrell county picnic are noted along with rain aiding crops and local fishing this season.
Plains Ga June 25 reports mark the eighth birthday of Master Herbert French with a reception for twenty five friends. Numerous local residents and visitors attend gatherings at homes of Timmerman Wellens Eubanks and others. Dozens of relatives and guests from Americus Savannah Columbus Sylvester Macon and other towns are listed across the week with weddings recitals and brief visits noted.
Huntington fluent social column lists Miss Mary Lizzie Pryor from Fitzgerald and others visiting Miss Ethel Broadfield, with Mr and Mrs J T Price visiting Leslie, and several trips to Americus and Oglethorpe. Mentions four weeks without rain hurting crops and a minor injury to C T Broadfield while descending steps.
Seventeenth District notes report illness of Mr T G Williams with slow recovery feared. Miss Cowart of Bronwood visits Miss Turner and Miss Salter. Mr L M Turping visits Mrs Israel. Singing at Mrs Carroll’s afternoon called a success. Mr and Mrs C P Jones visit Americus on business. Mr J T Israel of Quincy Florida visits G W Israel. Tobacco farm hands sought near Quincy. Local youths picnicked at Walters Mill Terrell County with Dangon crowd. Grand time reported and plans for another outing. Obituary note references Chicago News.
In Atlanta on June 23 the Georgia Democratic convention nominated Joseph M Brown for governor with over 1,700 delegates and large spectator turnout. Gov. Terrell drew applause. Judge Twiggs praised Brown. Delegates and alternates were chosen for district and state committees. The platform backed strong public utility regulation, fair freight and passenger rates, improved rail facilities, Confederate pensions, strict suffrage limits, and enforcement of existing laws. Peter W Meldrim led Savannah. Albert H Cox named to national committee. the Bolt rule adopted with Johnson support from Minnesota hooked to the delegation.
Grover Cleveland, the only Democratic occupant of the White House since the war, died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday at his Princeton New Jersey home Westland after heart, kidney and liver troubles. He had been in poor health for some time. Funeral to be held today at his home. He is survived by a wife and four children.
From Leslie Georgia on June 25 Regular Correspondent reports Low Amason of Atlanta visiting his brother J L Amason this week. Frank Wilson Jr shows marked improvement this week. Mr C P Sims, next to attend telegraph school, returns Nome at Nome again? The text is garbled but notes improvement and schooling.
Sumter Ga June 25 patrons secure Mr L 2 Turpin to teach next year though new here. Friends of Miss Katie Webb wish her better. Adan and Cannon of Americus joined the Sumter church and were baptized by Hitler Ri H Jennings. Mr K M McDonald visited Americus. Miss Sallie Will McLain of Dawnson visits Mary Morton and Annie Catherine McDonald. Rufus and Clyde Webb ill with fever. T G Webb very ill at home. Jo ey Te Webb guests.
Mrs. D. M. Edge of Americus visits her son W. M. Edge. Miss Aladdin Israel spends Sunday with Mrs. Herring in the Seventeenth District. Mrs. Herring also visited Saturday night with Mrs. B. F. Market.
Andersonville GA June 25 Regular Correspondent reports locals and visitors: Watermelon season underway with cars loaded in town. Guests include Mrs W C Slappey of Savannah, Miss Della Bryant, Mrs M A Feagin visiting Montesuma, and Geo M Stephens with E A Dobbs of Atlanta. Several local residents like James G Feagin and R E Wicker family visit. prison menars guest also noted.
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