Smithville High School Commencement Week Recap
Smithville May 26 report covers commencement sermons by Rev. W K Dennis of Shellmen and an evening concert in the auditorium with praised piano numbers from Miss Allee Melton’s class. Highlights include Rev. O B Chester’s address on “The Interrogation Point,” a reading by Miss Margaret Burton, and host plans for a stag barbecue honoring Hon. Tom Hudson with Atlanta visitors.
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Smithville
Smithville High School
W. K. Dennis
Shellmen
Additorium
Allee Meélton
Ellaville Notes on Locals and Visits
Ellaville May 26 report lists Misa kene Sears returning from Faceville with a new machine for Plaville Trading Company. Local residents including H J Williams and Waughter visit Forsyth, while Miss Martha Baldwin plans a homeward trip from Shidy Dall. Mrs Evans of LaGrange visits E B Hart. Frank Hill stays with parents in West Point. Susie Beckham returns to Zedutan. Willie Russell Low visits from Anan. Vera Mott stays in Ellaville. Elizabeth Davis visits Americus. Beryl Jones departs Surisy for Columins.
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Ellaville
Misa Kene Sears
Faceville
Claude Johnson
Robert Hinl
Arthur Murray
Columbus
Plaville Trading Company
H. J. Williams
Mile Waughter
Velma
Forsyth
Martha Baldwin
Shidy Dall
Evans
LaGrange
E. B. “Hart
Frank Hill
West Point
Susie Beckham
Zedutan
Willie Russell Low
Anan
Fennie ‘Cheney
Vera Mott
Chandlee
Feceville
Charles Rainey
Elizabeth Davis
Amerius
Beryl Jones
Surisy
Columins
Local notices and social updates from the 27th District
Seventeenth District Rushton of Plains filed meat at Rylander Sunday. Amanda Israel and Ellie Wiggins visited Miss Susie Waller of Bronwood. J Q Williams returned from Gainesville for vacation. Florence Wise visited Bessie Salter. A Monday dance at J D Williams was enjoyed. G M Israel of Macon visited T G Williams. J W Wiggins of Huntington visited Mrs B S Williams Sunday. J K Sims visited Sunday. T J Suggs visited W S Edge. Harriet Smith stayed with M A McCrea. Emma Wiggins and Minnie Lee Godby left for Brinson Iron City Bainbridge Arlington for weeks. L Z Turpin left for Tennessee. Cecil Christie Steve Kinney and Stanley Hogg attended the dance. Five bishops of the Methodist church have died since May 1906. The May 1910 conference is expected to elect six or seven bishops. Georgia’s chance for an additional bishop looks good. Besides Dr Ainsworth Savannah and Dr Ellis Macon are mentioned in connection.
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B. I. McKenney
Nettie Burton
Carrie Boulineau
Mesdames
W. F. McAfes
H. T. Simpson
E. F. Goodroe
Frances Bell
Richland
Susie Lunsford
Kate Webb
Sumter
R. P. Johnson
F. G. Beavers
E. N. Ar
Hi. F. Goodroe
Atlanta
Neva Goodroe
Merton
Bainbridge
Nettle Burton
Will Dudley
Winnie Bell Josey
Americus
Erie Cobb
Cavon
Rushton
Plains
Rylander
Amanda Israel
Ellie Wiggins
Susie Waller
Bronwood
J. Q. Williams
Gainesville
Florence Wise
Bessie Salter
J. K. Sims
T. J. Suggs
M. Edge
Harriet Smith
M. A. McCrea
Emma Wiggins
Minnie Lee Godby
Brinson
Iron City
Arlington
L. Z. Turpin
Tennessee
Cecil Christie
Steve Kinney
Stanley Hogg
Dawson
J.D. Will
Southern Methodist Church
Georgia
Ainsworth
Savannah
Ellis
Macon
G. R. Ellis
C. D. Brinkley
C. C. Turner
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Superior Liver Medicine
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a fully vegetable liver remedy free of calomel side effects. It claims harmless, pleasant tasting formula, no diet restrictions, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Dodson's Pharmacy backs the claim with assurances of its superiority over other liver medicines.
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Dodson
Marae
Mrs Baldwin of Dallas Visits Sisters in Town
Mrs B J Baldwin of Dallas Texas arrives today to visit her sisters Mesdames Florence Hollis and Lawson Stapleton. The note hints at a longstanding question about which died the deadest a street railway issue or the epidemic.
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B. J. Baldwin
Dallas, Tex
Mevdames
Florence 1
Hollis
Lawson Stapleton
Huntington News Highlights From May Meeting And Local Notes
Regular Huntington correspondent reports a large crowd at the school entertainment led by Mrs. John T. Price with praise for students and staff. The piece notes residents visiting, crop health, upcoming travels by John T. Price and Mrs. Legrand, and social chatter about neighbors and Miss Myrtle Sanborn.
Preston School Closes After Evening Program
Preston Georgia residents enjoyed a nearly four hour program by school children from eight to twelve. The town lists new teachers for Preston High School including J L Kenyon and Maude Stokes. Numerous local residents and visitors from Plains Richland Dawson and Americus attended events and visits throughout the week.
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Preston
J. Li
Kenyon
Parrot
Nancy
Jennie Warren
Lucy Lee Braswell
J. Z. Turpin
Sum
Maude Stokes
Preston High School
Hattie Belle Wise
Plains
Missea Annie Ruth Layfield
Betha Martin
Irma Richardson
Richland
Jewell Kidd
W. H. King
Weston
W. E. Jenking
Robert Kidd
Near Dawson
Rebeccah Kid
E. L. Alston
Carl Cole
Dawson
Marguerite Stevens
Kathleen Bell
Geo. Addy
Alton Montgomery
Plains School Commencement Marks Graduation Week
Plains notes conclude with a weekend of events from May 26. The commencement sermon by Rev. Albert Hash of Fort Gaines, the small but notable graduating class of Eunice Austin Agnes Thomas and Annie Mae Brannon, and diplomas by Rev. J. M. Austin are highlighted. A Friday picnic at King's Mill, a Tuesday evening music recital by Miss Jessie Forrester pupils, and various visits and society gatherings fill the week with community activity.
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Eunice Austin
Agnes Thomas
Annie Mae Brannon
Charles Phillips
J. M. Austin
Ethel Wise
Merry Widow Club
Danner
Mary Ellen Hargrove
Bronwood
Winona Evans
Marguerite Stevens
Preston
Alice Ruth Timmerman
Plains
Richland
Edmund Oliver
Americus
Benjamin Smith
Mryde Sanborn
Emmlé Kate Andrews
Winona
Gussie Ryana
Jack Slappey
J. E. Chappell
Macon
Lila Loren
Concord
Recital and local notes from Croxton Cross Roads area
May 26 updates report Mrs Ed Kendrick and Miss Julia Coleman from Plains at a recital. Jim Nicholson attended Plains commencement. Dr H J Logan traveled to Andersonville in a Maxwell. Mr and Mrs Bill Andrews of Americus visit their farm. Court sessions draw T R McLendon and L W Wisham. Mrs RB Nicholson and children visited New Point family. The Thomas family enjoy Smithville week. Mrs Harriet Smith and Mrs M A McCrea family updates. Ruth Kendrick music pupils recital praised. Also notes Panama Canal fortifications costing seven million dollars and need for artillery. Parliament of nations for universal peace remains unrealized. Public wealth expected to fund ongoing preparations.
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Croxton Cross Roads
Ed Kendrick
Julia Coleman
Plains
Jim Nicholson
H. J. Logan
Andersonville
Maxwell
Bill Andrews
Americus
T. R. McLendon
L. W. Wisham
RB. A. Nicholson
Williams Cross Roads Social Notes and Local Vignettes
May 26 report from Williams Cross Roads notes rainbows in fields and gardens. locals recount visits, dances, and Sunday gatherings with neighbors from Americus to Danson. mentions of politics in suggests a constitutional movement and a proposed auto race course to Washington with limited enthusiasm.
Forest Primeval reference sparks curiosity in Pelham visit
The Cleveland Leader quips about Longfellow's forest primeval during a social note on Mrs. Charles R. Crisp returning to Americus after visiting sister Mrs. Indson L. Hand in Pelham, Pa. The playful item hints at a literary line and light chatter from local society.
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Charles R. Crisp
Americus
Indson L. Hand
Pelham
Tinx
Cleveland
Akron Man's Endorsement Highlights Peruna Use
William F. Steele of Akron Ohio recounts chronic stomach catarrh improving after three bottles of Peruna. He praises instant relief and plans to continue use and recommend it to others. The letter lauds Peruna as a cure for stomach trouble and notes recurring testimonials in the publication.
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William F. Steele
William
Steese
Coburn Bt
Akron
Ohio
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