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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1908

Page

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Plains Social News Recaps Local Visits and Church Events

Plains Ga November 26 regular correspondence reports Miss Enta Jo and Annie Collum hosting friends with roses, games and fruit. Many local residents including Mrs E J Mathis and Miss Lynn Mathis visited Americus area relatives. Rev T C Barkley preached at the Baptist church. Miss Minnie Bridges organized a Young Ladies Missionary Society in the Baptist church. numerous visits and social gatherings noted among locals in Smithville Friendship Cordele Dawson and surrounding towns with multiple guests and travelers.

Plains Amenta Jo Annie Collum E. J. Mathis Lynnj Mathis Ruth Juttks Americus Fletcher ‘Wright Parrott P. Qv. Sloan Ethel Carter Smithville Colquitt Logan W. T. Wilson Minnie Bridges Dawson Mariah Walters Edgar Timmerman, Jr Hazel Louise Lamar Columbus Jack Slappey Mattle Joe D. Eubanks George Lanp J. E. Barker Georgia Lee R Kr Johnson

Spelling Bee Fails To Stem Humorous Mishaps In West Side Home

In an upper West Side gathering a spelling bee produced laughter as about forty guests mispronounced sentences and exposed humorous missteps. The host posed a string of tricky lines and several notable attendees including a college president a clergy man and a renowned teacher each erred differently.

New York Press Upper West Side

Andersonville Social Notes and Upcoming Monument Unveiling

Miss Foy Mott of Americus spent with Misses Bessie and Ruth Duke. J G Feagin and J W English visited Americus on business. Mr and Mrs Easterlin and Mrs Hill of Dawson visited relatives in Andersonville. Monument unveiling for the Indianta event draws local interest Thursday. Several residents, including Harden Phillips and Rev Donalson, are socializing with friends here.

Andersonville Foy Mott Americus Bessie Ruth Duke Jas. G. Feagin B. F.,easterlin Lucius C. Hill Dawson Joiner Culloden Joel

Ellaville Social Roundup in Late November

Ellaville Georgia residents and visitors share a week of social calls and visits. Mr Robert Stranger spent Sunday with friends in Butler. Miss Lola Payne was guest of Miss Irene Murray for a week. Several locals traveled to Americus and Savannah events. A cane grinding on the A C Murray plantation drew a large group including Miss Dollie Allen and Mr Grady Murray.

Ellaville Robert Butler Lola Payne Irene Murray H. J. Williams Americus C. T. Baldwin Rupert Arthur Gr Murray Savannah Augustus Lewis Broxton Tom Hudson Laurie Smith Lucy Baldwin W. L. English A. Daniels Bell Beavers Hattibel Lightner Imogene, Sears Duncan Fa Talbot County A. C. Murray Dollie Allen Imogene Sears Darcy Peacock Lucy Baldlygn Grady Murray Mise Lilla Jae. Bryan Harry Peacock Myrtice Strange Arthur Murray F. F. Dixon

Preston Social News Roundup From November

Mrs. C B Morris returned to Macon after a stay with Mrs Bell. Mrs Ara Stevens shopped in Americus. Miss Claudia Walker visited Miss Salemma Gunnels. Mr John N Christian spent Sunday in Weston. Miss Minnie Thornton visited Richland. Miss Winnie Lunsford stayed with Fay Reese. Miss Annie Will Addy visited town Monday. Mrs C A Hatcher returned to Columbus from a visit here. Mr John A Reeves spent Saturday with family. Mr J C McEachern returned from Teary hunting trip. Miss Lucile Addy called Monday. Miss Verna Little enjoyed a brief visit. Perry shopped here one day. M L C Sons show drew crowds Monday.

Preston C. B. Morris Macon Bell Ara Stevens Americus Claudia Walker Salemma Gunnels John N. Christian Weston Minnie Thornton Janie Statum Richland Winnie Lunsford Fay Reese Annie Will Addy C. A. Hatcher Columbus 8. Bell John A. Reeves J.C. .McEachern Teary Lucile Addy Verna Little Re. . Perry M. LC & Sons Jae Caast

Hulligans Meet Between Games At Smithville Party

Smithville Ga November Miss Julia McMichael hosted a social at her home with a lively gathering. Dominoes on one table and various games on others sparked conversation while prize winner Miss Mary Lizzie Ansley received hand embroidered hose. Guests included Miss Ethel Carter of Plains and Miss Undine Stanfield visiting from Leesburg.

Smithville Julia McMichael Mary Lizzie Ansley Lizzie Evans B. I. McKenney W.H. Turner Savannah Shriners Ethel Carter Plains Undine Stanfield W. Fort McAfee Hsa Leesburg Jim Salome Jr M. D. Reybold J. F. Johnson Atlanta J. G. Pruitt Salome Redding H. A. Redding Cuthbert Nell Edith McKenhy Americus

Rift Community Notes and Changes From November

Rift Georgia community page reports upcoming New Hope sermon by Rev H F Oliver and a new move in town as D M Lowery joins as agent with D C Jones. Local families visited Leslie and J L Jones households. Maud Bennett teaches about 24 pupils and seeks more. Rain needed to raise oats. wells running low. A marriage nearby last week and another expected soon.

Local Notes From Cane District Selections And Visits

Cane grinding dominates the last two weeks while Rev Clarence Roberts preached at Rylander. A church service at Mr M A Turner's home drew a delighted crowd. Attendance at the Plains circus occurred last Saturday. Miss Mollie Williams and Irene Sallor visit Miss Mittie Collins. Prof I 2 Turpin of Sumter stopped by Sunday afternoon. Renza Israel spent Sunday at Bottsford, as did Fid Jennings and Maude Forrest of Bottsford. Henry Wiggins had business with Mr Dawson Sunday. Hardy Exum of Smithville passed through Saturday.

Clarence Roberts Rylander M. A. Turner Plains Mollie Williams Irene, Sallor Mittle Collins I. 2 Turpin Sumter Renza Israel Bottsford Fid Jennings Maude Forrest Henry Wiggins Dawson Hardy Exum Smithville

Reverend Clarence Roberts Preaches in Sumter Church

Sumter GA November 25 Rev Clarence Roberts of Plains filled his appointment at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Miss Annie Lee Williams and brother Clarence visited Miss Ella and Aladdin Israel. Miss Irene Sailor visited Misses Katie and Annie Lou Webb. Elder JG Rowe of Atlanta to preach at Primitive Baptist church Friday November 27 and Elder Nix of Alabama to preach Saturday and Sunday following. expect congregations each day.

Sumter Clarence Roberts Plains Methodist Church Annie Lee Williams Clarence Missea Ella Aladdin Israel Irene Sailor Katie Annie Lou Webb Atlanta Primitive Baptist Church Nix Alabama

Child narrates farm visit and goose dinner tale

A boy named Plural Fred, aged four, visits his uncle on a farm. On returning home he recalls chasing geese and a dinner of nine big geese, then struggles to recount the goose varieties and mispronounces several words.

Fred

Thanksgiving News From Leslie Georgia

Nov 25 Leslie Ga. reports students and families enjoying events. Bernice Deriso dies after short illness. Mrs. Lucius Harvey visits relatives near Ellaville. Rev Funderberg preached at the Methodist Church. School entertainment draws large crowd. E R Tarr lecture slated Thursday. Thanksgiving school closed. Hunting crowds form. visitors from Americus and Wesleyan College expected for Thanksgiving visits.

Atlanta Latamiere Funderbert Methodist Church J. H. Harvey Ameri E. R. Tarr

Wedding at Home in Américus a Pretty Ceremony

At 8:30 p.m. yesterday, at the bride’s parents home on Forrest Street, Mrs Odessa Hernd and Mr Charles H Evans were married in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev Bascom Anthony. Relatives and the groom attended. the couple will reside with Mr and Mrs Ryans on Jackson Avenue while they begin married life. The bride, long a resident of Americus, is well liked. the groom, formerly of Sumter County, is foreman at the Times-Recorder plant and brings four children from Atlanta to join them.

J. M. Fields Aby Forrest Street Odessa Herand Charles H. Evans Bascom Anthony Ryans Jackson Mr. Evans Atlanta Bride

Felder Enters Mayoral Race with Backing and Experience

Captain J B Felder announces for mayor, signaling entry after days of speculation. A former city leader, he pledges to support measures for general welfare and upbuilding, aiming to rally friends and supporters to his campaign.

J.B. Felder Felder

Jury Dinner at Bazaar Praises Superb Menu

The twenty three grand jurors and many traverse jurors dined at the bazar yesterday praising the superb menu. The meal included roast turkey barbecued pig boiled ham salads coffee ice cream cakes and other delicacies.

Grand Jury Travers Boar Bazar

Tee and Orders Notice From Fragmentary Ad

An OCR fragment mentions tee, ice, and a phone number 659 with an unclear note about orders. The readable data suggests a small classified contact for merchandise or service, but specifics are not discernible from the fragment.

Peruna cures many women ailments say testimonials

Mrs Tressie Nelson credits Peruna with ending years of pain and headaches, praising doctors and letters from mothers across Canada and the United States. Other women report relief from backache, headache, and catarrh after using Peruna, urging afflicted wives to try the remedy.

Tressie Nelson Useu Vind Avc Dasdves‘tenn Peruna Toose Perris Tony Hartman Ana Ry Omy Joseph Lucille Bronson St Ottawa Ontario Canad M. Kliner Cleveland Ohio

Georgia Tax Rolls Show Revenue Rise and Gilbert Successor Debate

Tax figures released by the comptroller show total property values rising by about 4 million dollars over last year, with improved land, farm implements, and manufactories contributing to the increase. Rev. C P Gilbert has accepted a call to Augusta and will depart soon, while Rev Lansing Burroughs of Louisville is among those discussed as his successor at the First Baptist Church.

Spere Comptroller Yextener Iiston Edsasaon C. P. Gilbert Angusta Ircly J. C. Solomon Americus Gilbert Lansing Burroughs Loulaville Burroughs Southern Baptist Territory First Baptist Church Nashville Enn J.B. Hawthorne Atlanta

Split or Cut Low at Hoxville Peat Meeting

Indications suggest My Maryland will wear a directotre gown at the upcoming electoral college meeting, signaling a notable attire choice amid the event.

Hoxville Peat Maryland

Reform Begins at Home Chicago News

Reform begins at Home exposes daily waste and urges reformers to measure losses and take action. It highlights responsibility, efficiency, and practical steps for reducing waste in city management. The piece advocates disciplined reform and energetic civic work to improve public services.

Wmpaws Home Companion II Christmas Number Feature

The Christmas issue of Woman to Home Companion highlights a blue and gold Madonna and Child cover. Features include two pages of vintage Christmas Carols, decoration by Ernest Haskell, and a poem by Edwin Markham titled Before they Gospels Were.

Ita Coney Sista Ernest Haskell Edwin Markham Tate

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AV. W. Dozier Concord Moore T. M. Jennings Colgullogan Claude Dates Thad Wise Lee County Riends Leslie Thurmond Barnesville Benjamin Chambliss A. J. Logan W. W. Dozier Joseph Glover Conco S. A. Rogers E. R. Stuart Americas Justin Baldwin Nina Carter Ruby Timmerman Bronwood and Ar. Frankles Leslie Sunday Julia Coleman Maryane Hagerson Myrtice Mashburn Rufus McGee Iss Gussie Evans R. P. Johnson Belton Jennings Linwood Jennings Jennings W. Toney Lalla Chambliss Mary Chambliss Amfricus B. T. Wise Americus Jv Charles Phillips Bronwood James French Bessie Purslay Joe Cobb Leola An Isses Bertil Dunn Mitch Payne Mildred Arrington Stella Wade Mattie Wilson Wesleyan Ollege Sallie Merritt Birmingham Eula Summerford Herman G. Hi. Evans Georgia Isuccessor Chicago News
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