Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-08
PLAINS.

the plains Matrons accepted an invi-
tation last Tuesday to attend the day
party given by Mrs. William Kidd
at her home near Kidd's mill, the
popular fishing resort. A sumptuous
dinner was spread, the fish course
being one of the most tempting served,
Withal it was a delightful affair.
Rev. Charles Phillips was here re-
Gently soliciting contributions to
send to the recent storm sufferers.
We feel gratified that many of our
citizens responded readily to this
call for aid.
Although our town was not in the
direct path of the cyclone on the oath
for several hours here the situation
was alarming A few miles from
here, on Mr.. Geo. Montgomery's plan
tation a small cyclone went over a
track of several miles, uprOoting
several trees, and unroofing and des-
troying several houses, as we'll as
damaging the crops.
The peach crop will be plentiful if
no other disaster befalls it. The
weather conditions of late have been
so unusual that we are now almost
prepared for cold day in August, as
the old saying goes.
The recent cold nipped some vege-
tables, still a number of our citizens
are enjoying fresh vegetables, such as
snap beans, cabbage and Irish pOta-
toes from their gardens
Mrs. Camilla Hite and Miss Matte
Derrick attended the Derrick-S Shea
ley wedding in Oglethorpe last week
They report beautiful event and
delightful occasion.
Mrs. Howard Derrick of Oglethorpe
is spending several days here with
relatives.
Mrs. Walter Martin, of Brentwood
is on a short visit to friends and rela-
tives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Derrick, of
Oglethorpe, arrived Tuesday and are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David Derrick
near town. Mr.. Derrick is wellknOWn
and highly esteemed here, his old
home, and his friends are congratula-
ting him on winning a bride Of
many Iovable traits of character.
Mr.. and Mrs Davis Derrick gave a
delightful luncheon Tuesday at their
pretty country home in compliment to
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Derrick.
Rev. Clarence Roberts fillel his
appointment here Saturday and Sun
day, and those who attended were
! edited, and impressed by his earnest
ness. Bro. Roberts is held in high es-
TEEN by all who know him, and al
though he is a young minister
with his great zeal and love for
the church we predict for him a sue
cessful ministerial career.
The regular meeting of the Foreign
Missionary Society of the NJ. e
church was held at the church Sat
urday afternoon. Much business OF
Importance was transacted.
The ladies of the Methodist and
Baptist Missionary Societies are en-
thusiastic on the subject of missions
having short time ago organized q
mission study class. Mrs. Tom Jen-
nings was elected President of the
Baptist and Mrs. Fannie Collins OF
the Methodist class.
Rev. Quarterman, the Presbyterian
minister of Dawson, spent several
hours in Plains Tuesday, en- route
home from Friendship.
Mrs. r. B. Evans happened to q
painful accident by sticking a nail
in her foot few days ago. Her many
| friends are glad to know there has
been no serious development as
was at first feared, and that she is
now recovering.
Mrs. F. Reid Crittenden and little
daughter, Hazel, of Shellman, who
have been the admired guests OF
Dr. and Mrs B. T. Wise left for theil
| home last Friday.
Mrs. w. j. David has been on q
pleasant visit to her father, Rev. w
W. Arnold of Richland.
Mrs. Colquitt Logan spent Tuesday
very pleasantly with friends in Am
CIRCUS
Mrs. R. B. Taylor has returned to
her home in Sylvester after spending
several weeks with Mrs. LinWOod Jen-
nings.
Mrs. A. S. Collins, of Hagan, is on
a visit to Mrs. Fannie Collins here.
Mr.. K. NJ Mcdonald and little
daughter, Margaret, of Sumter, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Melon
aid Monday
Mr.. E. J. McMath of Americas, made
a business trip to Plains last Friday
Mr.. O. L. Bryan of Americas, was
also a visitor here last week.
Mrs. Clarence Roberts has returned
from pleasant visit to relatives in
Oglethorpe, and was accompanied
home by her little brother, John
Ingram, of Oglethorpe, who will spend
some time with her.
Mr.. Cook, resident of Plains, was
exhibiting here a few days ago 6
young red fox, which he captured OIL
his farm near here, and which was
quite curiosity to many.
There was some excitement here
Tuesday caused by an alarm oil
fire from the home of Mr.. Zach Goss
The fire originated from the stove
flue, but as it was quickly extinguish-
ed very little damage was done.
A number of K of P's from Plains
Lodge, Messrs. Ammett Ed Kendrick
Edgar Zimmerman, Rees M. An
drews, Jack Slappey, R. L. Logan, L
E. Jennings and S. A. Wise went tc
Smithville Friday evening to the or.
ganiZation of a K of P. lodge there
They were royalty entertained by
Smithville people.
We note with pleasure the arriva
today of DR.. Thad Wise from New
| Orleans.