01 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
1
A scrambled report from our correspondent notes Miss Mamie of Alabama visiting relatives in Shellman and Bainbridge. Family gatherings include Mrs J C Tenden of Shellman, Wells households, and several locals from Leesburg and Dawson. Mentions of weddings, guests, and short trips fill the week with a lively social tone.
In Preston near Webster County Miss Willie Tallis hosted a charming gathering for friends including Misses Lude and Katie Webb of Sumter City with guests Jewel Kidd Eva Welch Florence Stapleton and Messrs Ed Bacon Joe King and Loyd Montgomery. Local lectures by Rev. Charles Lane drew a large audience a week later with Miss Ludie Webb and Miss Katie Webb visiting Miss Willie Tullis. Several residents reported illnesses and travels including Mrs. M E B Lansford and Dr A S Boyett with others noting trips to Savannah Tybee and Weston and Columbus visits by Mr King and Mr Jones.
August 31 services held at Rylander by Rev J M Austin from Plains. Jossey Smith and Oscar McLendon visited Terrell. Excursion to Columbus enjoyed by all. A K McTyer of Bottsford visited. Local youths plan a picnic at Prospect Park Wednesday. Fellow travelers Wiggins and glazers, Renta Israel and Pierce Jones hosted guests in Rift Sunday. Master Tullis Wigging slowly improving from illness.
From Our Regular Correspondent Mrs W H Turlington lay returned to her home at Drayton after a pleasant week with her parents Mr Jesse Aycock of Andersonville spent Saturday night with Mr Murry Griffin. Mr and Mrs Jean Roach of Fitzgerald and Mr and Mrs Will Loper of Gatewood spent Sunday with Mrs Lon Routh. Mrs Charlie Willis returned home after two weeks with her father near Tazewell.
August 31 report from 28th District notes Mr and Mrs Cannon of Odessa visiting parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs O J O Cannon. Charlie Clements and his sister Ima spent the weekend with relatives near Warwick. W M Cannon and sisters Bula and Ethel Cannon visited John Popry near Heatington Saturday and Monday.
Plains Ga August 31 mourns the sudden death of Dr James F Cato a longtime resident physician and churchman Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev P C Barkley Rev Arnold and Rev Wellens officiating The body interred at Lebanon cemetery Interment followed by a large gathering of mourners and friends Additional notes recount local social visits school opening and numerous residents attending services and events around Plains and nearby towns including Americus Perry and Broxton
From Indian Spring Amzie Daniel of Friendship guests with friends here. Mrs Mahone Reese of Live Oni Pia visits relatives and her sons travel to Bronwood. Reese Andrews E Timmer and J R Logan depart as delegates to the state convention in Atlanta. Dr N Murray of Americus spent Tuesday afternoon as guest of Mr Acme Murray. Miss Julia Coleman returns from an extended visit to Greenville. Mrs OA Evans sends thanks to Berir Sea.
Miss Ruth Williford of Omaha visits Miss Lillie Carter in iLeslie while Miss Ruth Wilson tours Americas. Atlanta’s Marton Long returns from a visit with relatives. Gertrude Hudson comes home from Americas. Jack Joyner and family visit Americus relatives. A two year old son of Dr and Mrs Anderson dies. remains go to Columbus. Elizabeth Pryor of Fitzgerald visits Ruth Wilson. Mrs W R Crane of Americus visits sister Mrs Lucius Harvey. Edgar Parker travels to Americus to see a sick wife. Mrs John Brown of Arabi visits friends here.
Bronwood Ga August 31 Cotton picking slows as rain settles in. Charlie Gordon Davis and Bila Brinkley attended Enterprise preaching Sunday and were joined home by Annie Belle Bishop and her younger brother Henry. Minnie Wilson and children returned to Alabama after visiting relatives. Bennie Brinkley returned to Mapper local home for a week. Benyon Watson and wife attended services at the old Bronwood Baptist church Saturday and Sunday.
In Atlanta on August first the state party faces possible trouble if the convention declares a nominee then later fails to file the campaign expense list with the proper office. Georgia law requires every candidate report these expenses.
The report notes a reaction on profit taking as a winding up of a tall deal in August. Spot gates show a decline of about two hundred twenty five points in New York. The text mentions Americus and oyster prospects amid hot weather.
Special to Times-Recorder describes a violent strike in Columbus Ohio where dynamite damaged three streetcars on Main and Long streets. Four people were injured including C K Prabick and Harry Hirskowitz. two others were pulled from beneath a wrecked car as windows shattered and a wheel fragment struck J Adams Zwerner. Conductor on the Long Street car was hurled unconscious but later found not seriously injured.
Melba Pins for Her Nightie in Devon Pa after a New York customs misstep. The prima donna, stranded by luggage checks, finally found a garment at the Devon Inn balcony, despite a lengthy wait and a poorly fitting substitute. Americas merchants eye the fall season amid modest crops and cautious outlook.
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