Sumter Social Round Involving Local Residents
Sumter Georgia on May 5 reports a social gathering at a local bar where attendees included Mrs. R. E. White of Americus and Miss Nell Rodgers visiting Miss Belle Ansley of Americus. Prof. R. E. White lectured at the house Friday afternoon and several locals joined barbecues and visits with relatives including Mr. A. M. Markette of Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Dodson of Plains, and Misses Anna Lou and Katie. Additional notes mention guests Mollie Williams and Ed Davis with G. W. Isray. New mushroom sailors in whirl burnt and black at Mrs. Calmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
R. E. White
Americus
Nell Rodgers
Misa Belle Ansley
The
Agricultural College
Stella Rodgers
Lillie Rodgers
Albany
Joe Poole
G. W. Isray
Ice Cream Festival Held by Leslie Woman's Circle
Leslie Ga May 5 A regular correspondent reports an ice cream festival hosted by the women circle of the W O W. Recitations and pieces followed by desserts including ice cream strawberries and cake. Local visitors from Americus Smithville Vienna Cobb and DeSoto were noted along with social visits and upcoming local games.
Social notes from Smithville and nearby towns
Miss Mary Hall of Leesburg guests of Miss Edith McKenney over the weekend. Miss Lizele Evans returned from Oakfeld visiting sister Miss Elma Evans. Miss Eddie Edwards spent Saturday with relatives in Dawson. Mr Hulu Wells of Shellman visited his parents in Smithville. Miss Jimmie Josey of Americus staying with Miss Susie Lunsford. Mr B F Johnson visited relatives in Columbus. Mrs W Fort McAfee and Miss Nell McKenney guests of relatives in Leesburg. Blanche Pryor and John Summerford of Leslie guests of Mr and Mrs Emmette McAfee. Mamie and Ada Lee Crosby hosted a Hooligans party with four tables. Jimmie Josey won first prize, Susie Lunsford took consolation. Mrs T Floyd and Miss Jimmie Josey of Americus attended the event, lemonade served amid friendly chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Mary Hall
Leesburg
Edith McKenney
Lizele Evans
Oakfeld
Elma Evans
Eddie Edwards
Dawson
Hulu Wells
Shellman
J. L. Wells
Jimmie Josey
Americus
Preston Georgia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Regular correspondent reports a quiet Preston week with Reverend A G Wellens in church, a large family reunion dinner hosted by Mrs Mollie Lunsford featuring many Lunsford relatives from Knoxville and Sylvester, and multiple visitors passing through or staying brief locally. Other items note civic visits, travelers from Mercer University, and a fresh batch of summer hats at Mrs Calmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
A .G. Wellens
Mollie Lunsford
Lynn Lunsford
Knoxville
Tenn
Guy Lunsford
Sylvester
Julius R. Lunsford
D. Lunsford
J. R. Lansford
Mercer University
Alla Kidd
Americus
T. J. Welch
Col
J. F. Souter
Columbus
Americas
Weston
Leon Passmore
Lizzie Lowe
Geo. E. Thornton
Henderson
Fla
Lille
Kate Goss
Emma King
Robert King
Leesburg
J. L. Horn
Atlanta
Lunsford
Croxton Cross Roads May 5 Community Notes
Croxton's Cross Roads news from May 5 reports Tyra Timmerman of Bronwood traveling through en route to Plains. William Perry from Americus Agriculture College visited Oscar McLendon. Ali and Ruth Kendrick attended horse races in Americus. Oscar McLendon hosted couples Friday night. The Thomases spent Saturday with the Nicholson family at New Point. Henry Johnson and Dr Thoth of Americus stayed Wednesday with T. R. McLendon. Prof Hagerson went to Plains Sunday afternoon, while Luther Wise and E Timmerman Sr. visited E Timmerman Jr. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croxton
Cross Roads
Tyra Timmerman
Bronwood
Plains
William Perry
Agriculture College of
J. B. Nicholson
New Point
Henry Johnson
Thoth
Americus
T. R. McLendon
Prof
Hagerson
Messrs
Luther Wise
E. Timmerman, Sr
E. Timmerman, Jr
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised Health Tonic
An old advertisement extolls Dr King’s New Life Pills as a superior laxative tonic and health builder. It claims to tone regulate stomach and kidneys purify the blood steady nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness headaches chills and malaria. Sold for 25 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Eldridge Drug. Co
Williams Cross Roads May 56 Farmers Busy After Rains
Williams Cross Roads notes farmers are busy due to lush grass from recent rains. Prof L Z Turpin hosts a school pi and barbecue enjoyed by locals. Afternoon dancing at the pavilion with Dancen providing music. Visits from Tom Suggs family, Mollie Williams, and Nanntie Cowart group. Several locals, including Carlton Jones, J D Williams, and Turner family, travel to Smithville for work or trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
L. Z. Turpin
Tom Suggs
Ruth
Renna
J.D
Brit Williams
Howell Turner
Smithville
C. D. Brinkley
J. D, Williams
Seventeenth District Notes Funerals and Social Events
Mr. D. D. Williams and T. G. Godby returned from Brinson after attending the funeral of Hiljah Godby. The community attended a barbecue in Sumter last Friday. A dance at William's pavilion Friday night was enjoyed. Enoch Sawyer and Welch Green of Americus stayed with H. W. Wiggins. Mrs. T. G. Williams hosted guests Sunday including R. S. Williams and several Misses Williams and Wiggins. Mr. W. P. Thomas and Miss Amy Murdock visited Americus Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth District
D. D. Williams
T. G. Godby
Brinson
Hiljah Godby
Sumter
William's Pavilion
Enoch Sawyer
Welch Green
Americus
Williams Kidney Pills Sell Out at W A Remberts
An old classified style notice promotes Williams Kidney Pills asking readers about kidney and bladder trouble. It claims cure and lists price and the local druggist W A Remberts as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rembert's
Merry Widow Club hosts delightful Plains afternoon
The Plains gathering titled the Merry Widow Club enjoyed Mrs. Seymour Evans's hospitality on Thursday. Guests included Mrs. George Oliver of Americus and Miss Leloise Reid of Atlanta. A humorous guessing contest sparked laughter, followed by ice, strawberries, and cake. Various local residents and visitors from Americus, Sumter, Preston, and Millen were listed as attendees and guests over the weekend as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Merry Widdow Club
Seymour "Evans
George Oliver
Americus
Leloise Reid
Atlanta
Oliver
B. F. Marrett
Sumter
Ethel Carter
Gussie Evans
W. D. Fleming
Jack Slappey
Emory Stevens
Barker
Elmyr Wise
Ruby Timmerman
Messia
W. 8. Wise
J. A. McDonald
K. M. McDonald
Markett
Julia [Coleman
W. & Moore
Annie Collum
Putnam
P. C. Barkley
Arlington
Julia Coleman
Eddie Carter
Ethel Wise
Montgomery
Ala
James Reese
Robert Andrews
O. T. Dawson
Brunswick
Flora Markett
Tom Black
Savannah
Andersonville Notes From Our Regnar Correspondent
Andersonville Georgia May 5 Miss Annie Mae Wicker spent time in Americus for the teachers Institute and visited her cousin David Wicker at the Agricultural College. Dr and Mrs T P Bell were guests of relatives in Americus. Mr and Mrs Jas W English visited Americus Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs A T Oliver. Mr and Mrs P C Easterlin visited near Oglethorpe at Easterlin's parents home. Mr J S Johnson works this week cleaning the grove for the bar on the 12th inst. Miss Ada English is staying this week with her aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regnar
Andersonville
Annie Mae Wicker
Americus
Teachers Institute
Mra
David Wicker
The
Agricultural College
T. P. Bell
Jas
W. English
A. T. Oliver
P. C. Kasterlin
Oglethorpe
Peruna Cures Catarrh and Restores Appetite
A Columbia City resident reports complete cure from stomach catarrh after taking Peruna, able to eat freely and enjoy meals again. Editor Lewis Zim of the St Augustine Meteor credits Peruna with restoring his nerve strength, appetite, and sleep within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. Pritchard
Columbia City
Ind
Hartman
Poruna
Lewis Zim
Augustino
Ellaville Club Shows Hostess Charm In Forty Two Party
Ellaville regular column notes Mrs W E Crane and sister Miss Davis hosted the 42 club with an engaging forty two game and delightful refreshments. Several locals and visitors including Mrs H J Williams and Mr Richard Edwards are mentioned with travel and social visits around Americus Buena Vista Douglassville and Bilavitte during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
W. E. Crane
Miss Davis
H. J. Willams
Americus
Richard Edwards
New Smyrna
Fla
C. P. McCrory
Seah ‘Williams
Buena Vista
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Leslie
T. J. Wade
Stella Wade
John Butt
J. M. Summerford
Mae Summerford
C. E. Lockett
Marilu Jenkins
Nona Deriso
Huntington
J. L. Bradley
W. T. Williams
Lucile Morgan
Vienna
Nellie Hines
G. C. Thomas
Cobb
Croxton Cross Roads
Foleyskidneycure Bakes
Capt. Hutchinson
Perima
Captain Hutchinson
Montpelier, Vt
Lemuel M. Huteliinesa
Montpelier, VI
Tam
Sam
Lemuel M, Hutchi Tan As
Just
Suade
Rylander Shoe Co. Clothiers and Furnishers
Elizabeth Davis
Foy Mott
Dean
Helen ‘Tondee
Elaville
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