Powell Hale to Speak at Leslie Lecture Night
In Leslie Georgia on October 7 with a lecture by W J Powell Hale planned for Wednesday night. Local social notes record Miss Mattie Wilson’s return to Wesleyan College and visits by Mrs J L Amason to Americas with Mrs Caswell. Several residents including Mr and Mrs Shep Pryor with two sons from Fitzgerald visited relatives, and others such as Miss Leila Ranen and Miss Marilu Jenkins were noted for trips or visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
W. J. Powell Hale
Mattie Wilson
Wesleyan College
J. L. Amason
Americas
Caswell
De Soto News Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses
In De Soto Georgia on October 7, residents report visitors from Americus Hudson and Plains. Mrs Geo Jones and Mrs Eli Tucker hosted and hosted guests. Miss Lillie Cocke is confined with fever while Miss Alice Ferguson is ill after returning to Bessie Tift College. Rev Charles A Phillips and wife visited Mrs William Smith. Furlow Gatewood of American attended. Mr Roy Jones moves to the Davis plantation. Sunday School meets weekly at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
William Smith
Roy Jones
Davis Plantation
Furlow Gatewood
Alice Ferguson
Bessie Tift College
Ellaville Social Notes Highlight Visits and Visits
Miss Mary Hornady of Dawson delighted Ellaville friends with a visit. W E Nicholls of Boston appeared on local business. Mrs R E Hill shopped in Americas, and Mrs J R Jordan with Mrs Harry Dixon visited Buena Vista. Various residents traveled to Albany Americus and Columbus for events and meetings, including U D C gatherings and Crisp Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Mary Hornady
Dawson
W. E. Nicholls
Boston
R. E. Hill
Americas
J. R. Jordan
Harry Dixon
Buena Vista
T. M. Farlow
Americus
Mayme English
W. E. Crane
Woodbury
C. A. Norton
Annabel McCrory
Albany
H. E. [Walters
Lilla Mae Bryan
Crisp Institute
Oscar McPhail
Columbus
Murphy
E.W. Strange
Fifteenth District Regular Correspondent Notes Local Visits
Mr Frazier Smith and family of Bronwood visit relatives in De Soto and near Leslie. W H Tiner from De Soto visits his cousin Mrs B T Hart. Estelle Young spends Friday with Julia Livingston. Little John Young’s playmates hope to see him up again. Ruth Young visits her cousin Jennie Kate Tiner. Annie Halstead and Lane from Myrtle Springs visit near Leslie. Arthur Stambridge enjoys a pleasant day with friends near Leslie. Julia Lavengros spends Sunday with Mrs B D Young. Sam Terry visits a cousin Ess Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier Smith
Bron- Wood
Desoto
Leslie
W. H. Tiner
de Soto
B. T. Hart
Estelle Young
Julia Livingston
John Young
Ruth Young
Jennie Kate Tiner
Annie, Halstead
Lane
Myrtle Springs
Arthur Stambridge
Julia Lavingros
B.D. Young
Sam Terry
Ess Young
Fragmentary line reads on a kitchen scene encounter
Readable bits show a domestic exchange about a woman named Philadelphia and jealousy over a presumed affair. The fragmentary dialogue hints at an amused or surprised tone with a flustered speaker and a quick reaction.
Directory of City Issued by Publisher Ames
A new city directory for Americus by C A Ames lists 11500 names and street addresses. Published Tuesday after meticulous revision to ensure accuracy, the volume aims to be essential for businesses and offices and will be printed in batches as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
C. A. Ames
Plains Notes On Growth And Community Life
Plains Georgia Oct 7 A local bulletin highlights a peaceful town with many youth at colleges and a strong sense of community. It notes Eastern Star activities, new milliners Eva Stephens and W H Forrester, arrivals Howell family, visits from regional residents, and the county education leader at Farmers Institute. The piece mentions plans for the State Confederate Reunion in Atlanta and praises the school faculty, new residences, and overall prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains GA
Plains
Eastern Star Chapter
Misal Eva Mae Stephens
W. H. Forrester
Miss Stephens
Jones
W. H .Forrester
Howell
Sasser
M. M. Jennings
Cordele
Emma Kate Andrews
Lucy Williams
Ruth Kendrick
Americus
Ethel Coleman
I W. S. Moore
Farmers Institute
Agricultural College
Winona Evans
Brenau
Valdosta
Preston GA Briefs and Local Notices Highlight Ill and Happenings
William Ball dies after long illness at daughter Mrs Sapp home in Preston. Local readers note a small fire at Bell ginnery quickly doused. Town scene includes visitors from Enterprise, Richland, Dawson, and Americus, with Preston Comedy Co planning the Bank Cashier play for Oct 9 and updates on residents’ movements and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston GA
William Ball
George Sapp
Bell Ginnery
Rebecca Kidd
Dawson
Alex Cobb
Enterprise
Apalachicola
Fla
H. R. Belcher
Jas. P. Walker
Belcher
Robert L. King
Levaburg
W. T. Christian
Buena Vista
J. L. Horn
Ara Stevens
Americus
John A. King
Atlanta
William Mercer
8. Bell
J. G. Spann
B. FP. Cross
The
Preston Comedy Co
Bank Cashier
Death of Young Lad at Americus Hospital
A sad death occurred Tuesday in Americus as Frank Smith, ten, of Rochelle, died after an appendicitis operation. He was brought to Americus Sunday and the body will be taken to Rochelle for interment. The item includes a quote about American women and foreign nobles and a Spanish proverb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Rochelle
Americus
Presbytery Holds Initial Session in Macon
About a score of clergymen and lay delegates attended the Macon Presbytery meeting with the Americas Presbyterian church. Rev. Brownlee of Albany preached the opening sermon on Christ's universal rule and the gospel's progress, urging obedience to the Great Commission as the church proceeds to spread judgment and blessing worldwide. Officers elected include Moderator Rev. B B Witherspoon, Temporary Clerk J C Turner, and Permanent Clerk G T Bourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Americas Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
Brownlee
Albany
Isaiah
Earth
Isles
Church of Christ
Isaish
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
B.B. Witherspoon
Boston
J. C. Turner
Camilla
G. T. Bourne
Peruna Endorsed By Cincinnati Woman For Catarrh Relief
Annie Catron of 97 Main St Cincinnati Ohio writes that Peruna cured her long standing catarrh of the head and throat within a month and improved her general health. She notes prior remedies failed and praises Peruna tablets and Man a Lin as solid medicine options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Catron
Main St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Union opposes brewer candidate at Georgia speakership
Americas delegates at the W C T U convention in Albany approved unanimously a resolution denouncing brewers and liquor interests. It urges Georgians to defeat the brewer running for Speaker of the Georgia House, calling for prayer, talk, and action against the liquor policy’s repeal. Signatures include Mary L McLenton Mary B Patterson Jennie Hart Sibley Mary Harris Armor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Albany
Georgia
House of Representatives
Grand Old State
Mary L. McLenton
Mary B. Patthrso
Jennie Hart Sibley
Mary Harris Armor
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Leila Ranen
Marilu Jenkins
Jesse Cocke
Ruth Wilson
Mary Elizabeth Pryor
Andrew College
Edd Brady
Pryor
Erma Bassis
Dollie Wilkinson
Paul Dixon
D’soto
Lillie Cocke
Eshton Howe
Jacksonville
Charles A. Phillips
Hiram
Leo Laramore
Lee County
J. A. McDonald
Camp Sumter United Confederate Veterans
Jennile Bacon
A. C. ‘Murray
Miss Murray
John Hiller
Harralson
C. A. Phillips
Dr. Smith
M. D. Waltera
Carrie
Minnie Brown
Parrott
Eva Mae Stephens
Helen Smith
Florence Newburn
Graves Station
C. E. Robert
Annie Daniel
Friendship
Ethel Carter
Dahle
Emma Kate Andrew
Preston
Marcia Sears
Mrs. L. J. Majors
Richland
Bertha” Lunsford
A. V. Ball
Leary
Cleveland
Nexu House
Prige
Godwin
Arnold Godwin
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