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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
8
The local W C T U members were entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs D N Carmichael at Mrs J M Leach's. Mrs George Head and Miss Ada Sams led the program with Purity and Rescue Work discussed and Mrs J B Settle reading a paper. A social half hour followed with cream and cake served.
The William McIntosh chapter of the D A R held an important meeting Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock at the regent Mrs Asa Buttrill’s home. Mrs Mary Maddox and Mr W M Chambers of Worthville wed by Judge J H Ham at his Oak street residence Sunday morning in a small ceremony.
Miss Goodman entertains in honor of her guest Miss Phil lips of Monticello with a large rock party. The affair is one of the many compliments to the popular visitor.
The Young Mothers Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Willis Morrison was postponed from last week to Thursday afternoon this week. The event was described as a very enjoyable affair.
Miss Kate Ham complimented Miss Lucie Goodman and her guest Miss Katherine Phillips of Monticello with a delightful rock party at her home on Wednesday evening. A number of young people enjoyed Miss Ham’s hospitality with growing plants and sweet peas in the decorations and an ice course served after the games.
Mrs Lamar Etheridge entertained members of her club at her Third street home on Wednesday afternoon. The pretty living room was decorated with sweet peas and ferns as tables were set for an interesting game. A delicious salad course with iced tea followed, ending a delightful afternoon for guests.
Mr. and Mrs. B Z Edmondson of Eatonton announce the engagement of their sister Miss Inez Cooley to Mr. A J Biles formerly of this city. Miss Cooley has been a popular public school teacher. Mr Biles is a former Jackson boy now in business at Sycamore. The marriage will be held in June at the Edmondsons home.
A Saturday evening event hosted by Clyde McBryant at his parents home on Indian Spring street honored the senior class. Pink and white decorations and abundant flowers set a festive scene. Guests enjoyed a contest called The Wedding of the Flowers, with partners chosen by verses on heart shaped cards. Mrs. Fannie Mae Maddox and Miss Jessie Jones served punch, while Misses Vera Jones Ethel Colvin Helen Barnes and Lurline Torbett provided music. Juniors joined the seniors as guests.
Personal mentions list residents and guests traveling to and from Atlanta and nearby towns. Individuals include W P Newton Viola Slaughter G C Patrick H D Moss Asa Buttrill Lee Smith Annie Webb Janie Hearn Verna Wright Leila Kinsman J C Kinard Mary Kinard Annie Lou McCord J T Harris Myrtle Harris Charles Bailey and Rosa Franklin Bailey with visits to Griffin Huntsville Macon Jacksonville Birmingham Eatonton McDonough Lyons and Lyons area.
The First Baptist Church schedules include 11 a.m. Why the Difference and 7:45 p.m. The Price of Popularity with Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and Young Peoples meeting at 8 p.m. A Friday 5 p.m. union event on the church lawn is announced. The pastor preaches at Indian Spring at 3 p.m. Sunday with baptism for several converts at 4 p.m. Attendance was poor and leaders were missing, prompting a call to avoid weak demonstrations and overburdening a few.
An old telemarketing style claim touts Texas Wonder as a universal kidney and bladder remedy curing kidney gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It promises bladder regulation in children and notes a two month treatment with a single bottle and mail order option from Dr. E W Hall in St Louis Missouri with druggist availability.
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