30 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
1
News from Capital shows the town mourning Hon. Bally a respected figure who lived a long honorable life. Funeral held with large attendance at the church and cemetery, wife Mrs. Greene and family among mourners. Additional notices mention nearby relatives and several recent visits and travels.
Regular correspondent reports in the 28th District on Elder A. McMahon’s upcoming Bether weekend appointment. The column also notes multiple social visits and family events including Ruthle Griffin’s return to Warwick Georgia with Deanie Griffin, a new daughter for Wille Lee McNeal, and visits among Griffin Clements Doster and Cannon families.
Mrs Giem Hill and children from Montgomery Alabama are guests of her mother Mrs Mary Giles. Mrs H J Morris and children spent Sunday with her brother Mr Mack Veal. Miss Myrtie Giffin returns home after ten days with Misses Bessie and Opal Jennings. Miss Della Parker visited Miss Myrtle. Mr D C Griffin stayed with his daughter Mrs Starling Duckworth over the weekend.
From our Regmar correspondent Cut Off June 29 Mrs Eliza Free will spend most of summer with her brothers and sisters. Mr and Mrs R H Stubbs attended the funeral of Mrs Lizele Webb at Rei Hil cemetery Monday afternoon. Mrs W J Pennington was called to the Americas Saturday afternoon on account of the death of her cousin Mrs R L Barton.
Leslie Georgia residents share a fishing trip report to Florida with F A Wilson J L Amason and J J Wilson detailing a fine time. Miss Nella Bradey of Macon visits Miss Ruth Wilton. Florrie Summerford leaves for Bessie Tift College for a summer course. Mrs Wages of Athens visits relatives. Florence Roberts of Americus visits Mrs F P Jones. Mrs W M Laramore and children visit Atlanta. Will Wiggins and Guy Morgan visit town. Gritt Eldridge from Americus also visits.
Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia, now in Lynchburg, Va, suffered a second stroke of paralysis. The condition of the prominent Virginia statesman was reported from Washington, D.C., on June 20. The stroke raises concerns over his health and capacity, with officials monitoring the situation.
Rev P Barkley delivered sermons to large crowds at the Baptist church. Plains residents attend weddings and visits, with many locals traveling to Leesburg for the Page Thorpe wedding and trips to Columbus, Atlanta, Savannah, and KnoxviIle. The column lists dozens of names, migrations, and social events, including church revivals and community undertakings.
De Soto Georgia travelers visit relatives and friends across the area. Dr. and Mrs. H A C Bagley of Americus guest here. Phil Jackson of Americus spends the week. N B Johnson of Leary returns home after visiting George Bagley. Mrs. William J Smith returns from Plains. Bagley and Ferguson family trips to St Augustine Florida. D Alva Bagsey of Andertonville visits. Rubye Dickerson of Leslie visits. Chas Wommack and family return from Leesburg Florida. Cora Cocke and Mittie Green due home from Tampa. Florine Givins of Tampa visits Cora Cocke. Zera Cocke of Cobb visits. Chas Malone of Leslie among visitors. Bank building work progresses.
Mr. Carl W. Reddick of Stabfork West Virginia married Miss Selma Smith of Weston Georgia in Bristol Tennessee on Wednesday night at nine. The couple plan to reside in Slabfork WV where the groom will work as a telegraph operator for the Virginia Railway Co.
Rural Hill June 29. Mr. F P Joines traveled to Dawson last Thursday. Mr F M Bozeman of Albany visited relatives this week. Will Wise and B Joines went to Weston on Tuesday. G M Dillard and Myrtle James made a trip to Plain Tuesday. Miss Emma Chambliss of Weston is spending this week at William Clements.
In Gemini Georgia on June 9, Miss Mamie Lee Rooks of Leary has been a favored guest of Miss Annie Pennington for several days. Eston Parker visited Dallas Pennington on Sunday. C. L. Rooks stayed with J. L. Pennington Thursday night. Gordon Parker and Sidney Williams visited friends Monday. Annie Pennington was a visitor in Americas on Saturday. Gordon Parker took a business trip to Americas Friday. W. Griffin and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Murphy.
Dodson's Teething Powders promise digestion aid and better nourishment for babies with a 25¢ price and refund offer. The Times-Recorder reports a new staff addition, Master Dupree, son of Mr and Mrs William L Dupree, smiling at home on Lee Street as congratulations pour in.
Smithville notes many visitors and homecomings as residents and relatives travel between Leesburg Dawson Waverly Hall Americus and Albany. Residents include Miss Julia Livingston Miss Luchile Cochran Miss Effie Cobb and Mrs G P Stanford with gatherings at the Embroidery Club hosted by Miss Edna Booker.
Dodson's Liver Tone is promoted as a safer remedy for liver issues, claiming to mimic calomel�s benefits while avoiding its harsh side effects. The advertisement touts a pleasant taste, no dietary restrictions, and a full refund if customers are dissatisfied.
Kansas City June BC Hyde, convicted May 16 of poisoning Col Thomas H Swope a millionaire philanthropist, was denied a new trial by Judge Ralph Latshaw in criminal court. The article notes shifting responsibility for a railroad wreck amid the case.
Andersonville reports the death of Mrs Beulah Barton with relatives J W English and J S English visiting Americus for the funeral. J W English made a business trip to Americus, R L English of Lowe visited the area, and Mrs G P Suber stayed with relatives. Mrs W C Bastérili and Mrs P C Bastérili visited Ellaville. Mrs R D Hearn returned to Jacksonville, Florida after a brief stay with her parents.
Mr. K. M. McDonald died at his Sumter home after a month long typhoid illness. He was 53 and leaves a wife seven children two brothers and two sisters. A substantial Sumter citizen, his death is a loss to the county and community.
Mr. Tom Mabry of Americus and Miss Ruby Westbrook of Lakely wed Sunday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. J. M. Lovett officiating. The surprise nuptials followed a planned later date, as Cupid moved up the plans. Mrs. Mabry, a popular young woman, will be missed. Mabry is a conductor on the Seaboard Air Line railroad.
Georgia Sclons Accomplish Little in Esther Branch, Atlanta. The house spent most of yesterday debating a bill by Alexander of De Kalb to exempt farm products from taxation and prepared for a memorial session in memory of Capt A B Reid of Putnam who died since the last session. The senate considered interest and did not pass any bills.
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