30 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
Preston Ga September notes building activity as B F Goss plans a new rental residence near the depot and more homes to follow. The town welcomes guests and visitors, while a devastating fire at W H King’s Weston store leaves the stock destroyed with no insurance and a fatality.
A Special Correspondent reports rapid cotton picking and hay cutting as cool weather arrives. Farmers stay busy gathering crops while social events and visits from Cordele to Americus are noted. Typhoid illness affects Will Loper’s three children. Mrs. Loper recently died. School opens October 4 at Gammage Schoolhouse. various local visits and parties are listed with residents from Johnson House, Sylvester, Sumter, and Americus.
A fragmentary quotation recalls N Bayliss claiming past illness and chronic cough resolved by Foley's Honey and Tar. The text is incomplete, mentioning consumption and recovery, with unclear context or full attribution.
A fragmented report notes South Toledo prepares for a visiting mat team, signaling upcoming matches. The brief hints at rearrangements and expected competition, with no full details.
From Our Regular Correspondent Andersonville Ga Sept 29 Mrs 4 T Suber returned home at Boston after visiting relatives here Mrs M M Suber of Marshallville stopped en route to Boston to visit her daughter Mrs Scott Miss Rena Suber of Oglethorpe spent the weekend with relatives Miss Minnie English of Englishville spent last Thursday afternoon here with friends Mr P C Easterlin went to Americus on business Mrs Emma Grant of Montezuma spent the past week here with relatives Mrs Joanna Easterlin visits her son J B Easterlin Dr Derrick and Mr Henry Stewart of Oglethorpe passed through here in the former s automobile J B Johnson was a business visitor in Americus last week Mr and Mrs J G Feagin and children spent last Sunday in the Cut Off Mr J R Williams remains quite ill W O Easterlin serving on the jury this week Dr and Mrs T P Bell spent a day with relatives in Americus this week Burrell L Joiner went to Macon on business Misses Adella Bryant and Ida Aeday went to Americus on business Mrs J D M Wicker and Miss Joel Pennington of the Cut Off were here Tuesday Mrs Robert Heath of Ellaville spent Sunday here at the Williams home Mr T J Wicker of the Cut Off was here Wednesday morning Messrs J T Aycock L M Holloway and W W Dykes went to the Ath eny reunion Rev Clarence F Clark left last week for Louisville Ky to resume studies at the Theological Seminary A turpentine still will be located here in the near future Andersonville is on 2 boon There s a great demand for residences now.
Protracted services are held at Rylander this week led by Rev. Austin of Plains. Mrs. J. G. Israel visits Dawson with her daughter Mrs. J. C. Tedder. C. F Turner welcomes a twelve-pound boy. Pearl Tedder of Dawson visits Miss Bertha Israel. Pearl Israel circle includes Mattie Collins Emma Ellie Wiggins Tude Knight and others visiting Sumter. Sid Turner of Smithville visits homefolks. Arch and Burrell McCrea travel to Smithville on business.
Our regular correspondent reports visitors to Ellaville Georgia including Mr. and Mrs Richard Edwards from New Smyrna Florida guests of Mr and Mrs C R McCrory. Miss Imogene Sears departs Thursday to Faceville to lead the music school. J R Jordan improves after a two week illness. Lacy Baldwin returns home from Atlanta. Mrs A J Walters to Americus for a few days. Major E S Baldwin back from Friday. H C Davis spends Tuesday in Americus. Claud Baldwin and relatives visit Bronwood. Mrs George Chipley and Fred Chipley of Columbus visit. Taylor of Cable Plane Company from Atlanta in Ellaville for a few days.
Smithville GA regular correspondence reports the September 26 marriage of Miss Mamie Crosby to Mr. Adams of Poulan at the Crosby home officiated by Rev. Ivey of Dawson. Also noted are visits, family movements, Baptist church service plans, social teas, a domino gathering, a tea hosted by Mrs. J D Burton, a bow-felon illness of Master John Betts, and a motorcycle race for mail carriers with Hurshel Booker winning.
Cut off local gossip lists visits and social calls. Residents such as Mr. Mything Bedenbaugh, Mr. Clyde Elmore, and Miss Carrie Wicker appear among guests and daytime visits. Annie Mae Wicker leaves for Fidelity to lead the school and others remain homebound or ill as the community stays connected.
Fort Edward resident Alex Benton climbs Bald Mountain to reach a neighbor tormented by asthma. He claims Dr. King's New Cure, used on himself, quickly relieves the neighbor and later cures his daughter's wife’s severe lung trouble. Advertises throat and lung remedies for coughs colds croup and sore throats.
Plains Georgia items list many visitors and residents with notes on arrivals departures and stays. Sallie Jones arrives from Eastman to visit. Eva Mae Stevens to open hat shop. many locals seen in Americus and DeSoto.
Thousands of families plan to start a thirty day program in November using Quaker Oats daily to improve health vigor and strength. The ad suggests regular oat meals will replace meat and greasy foods and allegedly yield lasting benefits throughout the year.
Joyner's advertises Star Brand Shoes praised as absolutely solid leather with a star stamped on the heel. The store promises the best selection and family fitting, emphasizing right pricing and fall footwear readiness.
An advertisement touts infants and children's solid leather school shoes from 60e to 1.75, Bernardo or Sensation ladies shoes at 1.50, and men's Star Calf work shoes ranging from 1.25 to 4.00, highlighting quality and price variety.
Men’s pants and odd coats advertised with full cut coats and peg top pants. Suits priced from 7.50 to 25.00 with 33 1-3 percent savings on suits. Heavy fleeced Jaeger undershirts and drawers at 39 cents each. Wide range of underwear for all the family and coat suits in many colors and patterns.
Dry Goods ad promises the most complete fine dry goods selection ever carried with all prices based on 1 2 cents cotton and a claim to save you money on purchases.
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