19 May 1910
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
1
Plains Ga May 18 annual programs at Plains High announced for May 22 including class musical programs and a prize essay by grade five students. Rev W H Hillumba preached service, with an evening timetable of timers contest and a musical recital by Miss Forester’s class and others.
From Lealle Ga May 19 The Baraca Bible class hosted by the Philatheas at J L Amason home May 6 enjoyed a well attended evening of prayer, recitations and remarks led by Rev E H Shingler. W T Williams gave a talk and Mrs Ella Wilson and Mrs M C Jones performed in memorable pieces. Refreshments followed and the gathering closed with prayer. The Leslie Grove program Tuesday afternoon drew praise for its entertainment including The Lovers recited by Guardian Mrs Ella Wilson and The No Name Piece by Past Guardian Mrs C Jones. Dainty refreshments with ice cream and cake were served. A light note on a church street woman’s hat quirk ended the item.
Ellaville Ga May 18 A social fishing party including Mr and Mrs EB E Collins Mr and Mrs W D Murray and Mr and Mrs N J Williams spent Tuesday at Us ry s mill pond fishing. Many fish were caught and a noon fish fry followed. Scenic surroundings boat riding and outdoor sport added to the day’s pleasure before sunset.
In Webster Ga local items list visits and travel. Emma King left to visit daughter in Cusseta. Mrs Fussell of Milan visiting her father G M Christ. Mrs Thornton returned from Ala. B F Tullis seriously ill near here. Willie Tullis home from Milledgeville for uncle’s illness. John Christian returned from Dawgon. Fishing outing at Bell's Mill with J W Hawkins Alla Kidd Will Allen and J E Terry. Wiley Williams prison commissioner visited town. G W Montgomery of Plains a business visitor.
May activities in Friendship Georgia include W Frazier and son visiting Plains, Lizzie Cook returning from a two week visit, Leander Frazier on Americus business, Concord school closing, and a party at Kathleen MacGarrah’s. Plans for a Kidd's Mill outing draw a large local crowd and good weather is hoped for.
Rev Mabry of Richland filled his appointments at Hebron on Saturday and Sunday. Ruby Woolbright and Mabel Horne of Terrell attended the singing Sunday. Friends of Mrs G W Wigging regret her illness at home with fever. An entertainment at Mr Pitt Ma Friday evening was enjoyed by T G Williams and family.
From Our Bets tanta bashes in Ga May 18 details a series of weekend visits among residents. Emory Griffin, Grover Brown, J L Griffin parents, Miss Alice Brown, Ann Forte Woodruff, Reuben Cannon and Eula attended gatherings at Gatewood. Eula Griffin departed for home near Arab after a visit, with others sharing casual notes.
A DeSoto Georgia gathering Tuesday afternoon resulted in the election of officers for a planned bank. George W. Bagley was named president with E S Ferguson as vice president and B T Methvin as second vice president. John W. Walker of Sparta will be financial agent and Allen S Johnson cashier. The board includes George D. Jones John L. Wooten George W Bagley S S Ferguson W J Smith Methvin Johnson Summerford Barton Harp and John L Walker. Local residents noted as meeting attendees and visitors include Harvey Smith son of Dr. J W Smith who is recovering from pneumonia and several neighbors visiting relatives.
Regular Correspondent reports a barbecue at Gatewood P School House Saturday described as a most enjoyable outing. Various local residents and visitors shared time with family members including Parker, Griffin, Autry, and Mercer households at multiple nearby homes and gatherings. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society held its monthly meeting at New Era School House Thursday afternoon.
May 18 reports residents visiting kin and traveling to Americus and Bilaville for shopping and business. Notables include Leroy and Johnnie Bailey with grandmother Mrs J F Smith, Mrs P C Easterlin illness, Dr Derrick visiting Mrs B W Coker, and Dr M A Clark from Macon visiting Prof Clark. Advertisement touts 666 medicine for chills and fever.
Regular correspondent reports on local visits and illness in Geminii Georgia. C A Summers and Mrs Ed Love visited Walter Summers parents. Ed Parker and Wicker Pennington traveled to Americus. Albert Murphy family and John Murphy visited. Oscar Parker stayed with Ed Parker. J J Pennington ill with lagrope but convalescent. W W Pennington to Andersonville on business. Master David Pennington ill this week. Oscar Pseer and niece Ethel visited Sunday. Mary Pennington stayed with cousin Annie Pennington Saturday night and Sunday.
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