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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1913

Page

5

Social notes record frequent travel and visits across towns

Miss Dollie McKibben visits Atlanta and many locals host or visit relatives in Stark Forsyth Flovilla McDonough Griffin and Jackson. Family members and friends travel to and from Atlanta for visits millinery openings and college events. Little W S Merritt is critically ill with pneumonia and Dr A F White of Flovilla attended locals.

Dollie McKibben Atlanta Little W. S. Merritt Mrs Will Merritt

Spring Themed Dinner and Dance for Miss Annie Jenkins

Mrs Jarvis White entertained Miss Annie Laurie Jenkins of Eatonton with three tables of dance on Tuesday evening. Spring decorations included hyacinths and violets with punch by Elizabeth and Marjorie Carroll. Guests included Eileen Lanier Anna Keith Julia Thornton Berta Edwards Boyd McMichael Joseph Edwards Victor Carmichael Linton Hopkins W N Land and Maurice Wright with Mesdames Bridgman and Carroll assisting.

Annie Laurie Jenkins Eatonton Jarvis Mesdames B. L. Bridgman I. W. Carroll Eileen Lanier Anna Keith Julia Thornton Berta Edwards Boyd McMichael Joseph Edwards Victor Carmichael Linton Hopkins W. N. Land Maurice Wright

Harp Edwards wed in quiet Mulberry Street ceremony

Miss Florrie Harp and Mr. James Lane Edwards were married Thursday at 8:30 AM at the bride’s Mulberry Street home. Rev. James Bradley officiated with only the bride’s family present. The couple left for a short trip to Atlanta. Mrs. Edwards is the daughter of Mrs. A. B. Harp and Mr. Edwards is a prominent Jackson businessman. Also noted: Joseph W. Carmichael is ill since Wednesday and J More Watts returned from a Jasper county trip.

Florrie Harp James Lane Edwards Mulberry Street James Bradley Mr. Edwards Jackson

Indian Spring Social News Highlights

Miss Carrie Collier plans a May trip to St Louis to visit relatives. Dan Gunn of Monticello spent Wednesday on local business. Davie Bryans attended a Jackson teachers meeting last week. Joe Cornell of Birmingham traveled through en route to Macon. B F Monnett of Marion Ohio registered at Hotel Elder for two weeks. Myra Miller and Lucile Elder of Flovilla visited here Saturday. Mrs W H Arnold and Mrs W O Brown visited friends in Flovilla Wednesday.

Carrie Collier St. Louis Dan Gunn Monticello Davie Bryans Jackson Joe Cornell Birmingham Ala Macon B. F. Monnett Marion, Ohio Elder Myra Miller Lucile Elder Flovilla

Local Families and Visits Reported Across Towns

Mrs. Hampton Daughtry of Jackson visits her mother Mrs. Emily Bryans. Mrs. Reuben Wilkes of Iron Springs visits her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Renfroe of Macon spend time with Mrs. Renfroe's father. M. J. Gregory and infant son visit their parents. Rev. Sharp of Flovilla conducts prayer meeting at Mrs. Sallie Smith's home. Mrs. R. L. Smith and daughter Eugenia of Macon visit Mrs. A. F. White in Flovilla. Levi Scoville delayed by illness and treated in a Birmingham sanatorium. Mrs. J. B. Hopkins, her son Fred, and Mrs. John M. Cain of Melrose, New Mexico, visit by car.

Hampton Daughtry Jackson Emily Bryans Reuben Wilkes Iron Springs Mrs Boss Cody Sharp Flovilla Sallie Smith J. B. Hopkins Fred John M. Cain Melrose New Mexico

William Moss 80 Dies After Long Illness in Dub lin District

William Moss 80 a respected Dub lin district resident died last Sunday at his son Marion’s home due to age related illnesses. A Newton County native, he moved to Butts County after the Civil War and served in the Thirty second Georgia Regiment defending Fort Sumter. He is survived by three sons W M J D H D Moss one daughter Lula Moss and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services were led by Rev. Sharp of Flovilla and burial was at Sandy Creek cemetery.

William Moss Dublin Marion Lovilla Moss Newton County Butts County Georgia S. D. Mobley Monroe County Fort Sumter Messrs. W. M J. D H. D. Moss Lula Moss Sharp Flovilla Sandy Creek Cemetery

Mrs. Crittenden and Children Visit Mrs. Eva Mae Smith

Mrs. Oscar Crittenden and her children are guests of Mrs. Eva Mae Smith, itinerary details not provided. The visit underscores social ties among local families in the community gathering.

Oscar Crittenden Eva Mae Smith

Pounds Will Leave for Nashville Home in Days

Mrs. O. A. Pound Mrs. Graves and Miss Martha Pound will depart soon for their residence in Nashville.

O. A. Pound Mrs. Graves Martha Pound Nashville

Woman's Missionary Society Week of Prayer

Attendance was strong last week for the Woman's Missionary Society week of prayer. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Tom Burke's home where Cuba will be discussed.

Woman’s Missionary Society Tom Burke Cuba

Hays Couple Leave for Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs E L Hays of Chicora Pa depart Monday for Eustis Florida for a month and will return before long to delight their many friends. Indian Spring was well represented in Jackson this week with visitors including Mrs W C Brown Miss Louise Smith Mrs Tink Edwards Ben Wright Ben Cleveland Wright Watkins and Ed Hoard. An entertainment by the Sunbeams is set for Saturday afternoon at the church with Grace Jones presiding and recitations by Pinlie Edwards Eva Sherall Rosa Clifford Edwards and a Sunbeams song followed by light refreshments.

Stewart Roberts Atlanta Otis Ham Johns Hopkins Baltimore Jackson E L. Hays Chicora Eustis Fla W. C. Brown Louise Smith Tink Edwards Ben Wright Ben Cleveland Wright Watkins Ed] Hoard The Sunbeams Grace Jones Pinlie Edwards

Payne’s Rheumatone Rheumatism Cure Ad

An advertisement claims Payne’s Rheumatone cures rheumatism and strengthens kidneys, freeing the system of uric acid. It promises brighter health and longer life, with satisfaction or money refunded and a price of $1.00 per bottle through Jackson Drug Co.

Jackson Drug Co

Rosa Newton Hosts Bridge Club at Westlawn

Miss Rosa Newton entertained her Bridge Club Thursday at her home Westlawn. Spring flowers were arranged artistically and the salad course and coffee at the close were delightful. Bridge was the popular pastime and the sociable spirit made the afternoon pleasant.

Rosa Newton Bridge Club Westlawn

Towaliga Society News Roundup

Mr J H Ridgeway featured in local notes. Kinard and Hughey families among those listed as sick or visiting. Several residents, including Levi Thaxton and Paul Shivers, are noted as guests or travelers. A quilting event hosted by Mrs G H McElhenney and visits by numerous locals mark community happenings.

Fishing Trip Delights Local Party Tuesday Night

Rev. James Bradley with W. J. Harkness Boon Harkness Henry Collins J. H. Ridgeway and William Harkness enjoyed a pleasant fishing outing Tuesday night.

James Bradley W. J. and Boon Harkness Henry Collins J. H. Ridgeway William Harkness

Local Notices of Travel and Appointments

Walter Moore of Jenkinsburg and Dr. Hall Turner spent Tuesday in Jackson and Atlanta respectively. Col John Moore of Atlanta visited Col Threatt Moore this week. Clayton Thaxton takes a position with MeKys Pharmacy in Copper Hill Tennessee.

Walter Moore Jenkinsburg Jackson Dr. Hall Turner Atlanta Col John Moore Threatt Moore Clayton Thaxton MeKys Pharmacy Copper Hill, Tenn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saiity Florence Singley Stark John Burch Mr. Burch Illinois S. C. Kicklighter F. L. Hodges Luella F. M. Hodges Minnie Browning Forsyth Blanche Wentzell McDonough Maggie Currie E. R. Merritt Jane Stanfield Washington New York Raymond Carmichael Billie Carmichael Elizabeth and Marjorie Carroll Richard Cumming L. S. Woodward South Mulberry Street Griffin Tom Nolen Clara Nolen Bessie Tift College J. H. McKibben Dollie Carrie Jim McKibben Tom McKibben A. B. Harp Miss Harp Joseph Watson Florida L. C. Mathews Michigan Atlanta Journal A. F. White Miss Jenkins Harp-Edwards Joseph W. Carmichael J. More Watts Jasper County Indian Spring Social News W. H. Arnold W. O. Brown J. D. Renfroe M. J. Gregory W.H. Gregory Levi Scoville William Mos Edwards’ Jewelry Store Payne’s Towaliga Frances Kinard Levi Thaxton Troy Martin Mr. James Kinard Mr. James Phinazee Gertrude Hughey Sam Day Ollie M. Brantley Paul Shivers Jim Mew Elheavey Kate Thompson Iss J. M. Thaxton Oscar Pettigrew T. J. Ridgeway Mr. O. J. Martin Bucksnout West Butts M. E. McElhenney J. No McElhenney W. P. Thaxton 8. Rackinard J. L. Washington George Harkness G. H. McElhenney Mary Lizzie Martin Carmichael-Mallet Company Cenre LEGHO
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