29 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
Plains GA October social page records Amzle Daniel as guest of Emme Kate Andrews and multiple visitors from Friendship Americus Terrell County and Griffin. It notes trips to Atlanta Macon Boston and events attended including fairs reunions and Masonic lodge activities plus recoveries from illness and travels by families and individuals in the Plains community.
From Our Regular Correspondent De Soto Georgia October 28 The De Soto lands gain abroad reputation as land auctions attract outsiders Landowners Mr and Mrs Benjamin Newton Busby visit Chauncey after pleasant entertainment by Mrs Geo W Bagley Nellie Battle returns from Dawson to home Mrs Mittle Green hosts guests Bessie Pursley and others visit Leslie and Summerford families attend Friendship Baptist Association Rev Cocke recovering from illness Mr and Mrs Arthur Simmons host a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr Croppan production yields fair to good crop outlook amid local farm activity
Miss Belle Webb and Miss Annie Lou Webb were guests of Miss Vesta Thorpe at the association in Preston Georgia last week. Numerous visitors including Miss Nina Alston of Richland and Miss Rossie Nyeme of Leslie are noted as guests and returning home after brief visits. Local residents and travelers such as Messrs John and Jesse Bell of Dawson, Mrs O B Morris of Macon, and others are listed with recent activities and visits to family homes and nearby towns.
Andersonville, Ga. reports a week of rain. Local residents visit and travel nearby towns. J. F. Smith and others stay with relatives. A. V. Phillips visits from Albany. Indiana monument work halted for lack of material. Confederate Reunion attendance noted. Mrs. M. A. Feagin returns from Americus. church services attended by W. R. Battle and Abi Clark.
Ansleys announces a ruthless liquidation starting Friday with the entire stock offered at reduced prices. The sale promises drastic discounts across departments and limited time deals aimed at clearing merchandise quickly.
Smithville regular correspondent reports Hilda McAfee celebrated her sixth birthday with about thirty friends on Wednesday afternoon at Tait, including games, a cake with six candles, and gifts. Other items note Nell McKenney's love story contest prize, Helen Hays fourth birthday celebration, visits by Nell McKenney to Albany, and Mrs. Barker and daughter Georgia Lee of Plains as guests in Smithville.
Leslie Georgia October notes list Mrs Butt of Americus organizing a Woodman Circle. Annie Bea McKennie visits Mrs Ferguson and returns to Hartford Alabama. New houses under construction by A T Johnson and W M Laramore. J E B Ranew visits Americus. Rev W H Apm Arroofamimhpup ill recovering. Dunbar arrives as assistant cashier at Seahe nk. Ida Bacon trips to Americus. Marila Jenkins to Preston to teach. F H Hines and daughter A B Berry host visitors. Walters returns from Barnesville. Mrs Tom Broadfield and daughter Ethel in Leslie.
Rift Georgia mourns James Dupree who died Friday at age 54 years, having lived in the same home for 48 years. His remains were buried at Antioch Cemetery following services by Major W W A Wilson. Rev J L Owen filled an appointment at New Hope and prepares for ministry training. Mrs D C Jones and husband attended the Friendship Association at Preston, recalling old friends and stories of traveling mules and local life.
Ellaville Ga Oct 28 many locals hosted or visited relatives in nearby towns including Savannah Buena Vista Preston and Columbus Veterans attended a reunion and Mrs Collins hosted the Mission Study class with a session on missions followed by refreshments. Edward McCrary traveled to New Smyrna Fla and Emmett Duncan moved into a new Broad street home. Mrs Fannie Cheney planned a Atlanta visit for her son Foster Cheney.
Mrs. Laura Bass of Leslie visits her parents Mr and Mrs J O Dell. Miss Willie Young visits De Soto with Miss Bertha Tiner. John Walters illness touches friends. Hawkins Tiner and Allen Battle visit Mr Battle's parents. Z A Austin Edward and Ellis Young visit Hyltor Bass. Julia and Mary Kate Livingston visit Estelle and Eunice Pearl Young. Pearl Dell hosts birthday dinner with friends. Mr and Mrs C W Ranew stay with Mrs J E Walters. Mrs Jim Livingston and children visit her parents. Ben Johnson makes a business trip to De Soto.
A Texas mother reports her son's chronic ear discharge improved after treatment with Peruna and Lacupla. She credits the remedies with restoring hearing, energy, and health, noting initial skepticism but eventual full recovery and continued use. The account emphasizes perceived success and urges others to buy Peruna tablets.
Croxton Cross Roads notes show Dr H J Logan and daughter Alita traveled to Atlanta for the fair. Croxton was in Americus last week. Ruth Kendrick of Plains visited Miss Mary Lou Feagan several days. Mrs H H Mott and Miss Lila were in Americus Monday. John Williams attended the fair last week. Miss Feagan was in Americus Monday. Ruth Kendrick, an accomplished pianist, has a fine music class. Mr and Mrs J T Nicholson visited Preston last week. Misses Florence Hattie Belle Nellie May Wise and Walter Wise and Gorgon Howell of Bottford attended preaching at Rylander Sunday. Mr and Mrs J B Nicholson visited Smithville Saturday and Sunday. Miss Della McCrea visited Preston. Ben Teasley and Sid Turner went through the country to Florida on a fishing expedition this week.
In Rylander Clarence Roberts preached Sunday morning. Florence Wise and Luther Wise visited M A Turner. Wiggins and Israel attended Bottsford singing. J D Williams welcomes a newborn girl. Mittle Collins sails to Macon for fair and relatives. W P Jones at Americas Agricultural College visited family. George Edwards and Joe Edwards visited C D Brinkley. Dot Edwards of Smithville visited Jennie May Davis. Ben Christie of Smithville passed through. Dr B T Wise of Plains treated children by car. H J Israel and wife of Quincy stayed with Mrs J G Israel.
Rev Clarence Roberts filed his appointment at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Mrs Ingram, Mrs Vandlanding ham and Mr Avery are visitors at Mr K M McDonalds this week. Mr and Mrs W B Mitchell went to Americus Saturday shopping. Misses Ella and Aladdin Israel spent Sunday with Mrs BR S Williams. Mr Tom Markett attended the fair in Atlanta last week. Mrs W E Mitchell attends the Macon fair, accompanied by Mr Dwight Mitchell. Mr W A Webb was in Americus Saturday. Obledge News notes a quip about a girl and complexion.
Mr. Pierce Crockett and Mr. H. C. Raper of near Wythville Virginia are guests of Mr. Duke Crockett on Parlow street Americus. They are on a prospecting tour with plans to establish business in or near Americus. The men are described as energetic and enterprising, and their visit is welcomed as part of regional progress.
Clothing remained pristine as Ansleys announces a sale offering intact garments. The event emphasizes preserved stock and value for shoppers seeking quality apparel.
Mr W P Skelton formerly of Americus and chief of the Dawson Gre department underwent an appendicitis operation in an Atlanta sanitarium. He tolerated the procedure well and reports indicate a smooth early recovery. Friends hope he will be home and on duty soon.
A clipped Chicago and New York press style note asserts clothing was never offered and questions why people brag about trust. It suggests a social critique: people like to boast when they object to others doing the same, reflecting on prudence and loyalty.
Core guidance warns hog cholera or swine plague is highly contagious. Isolate affected hogs and fumigate pens. Mix Sloan's Liniment with milk, give sick hogs a teaspoonful twice daily for three days. McCarthy of Saville, Ind. endorses Sloan's ointment after prior outbreak, following neighbor advice.
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