Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-05-19
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Our EIIaViIlG Correspondents
Weekly Letter

EllaViHe, Ga, May l7.-On last Sat-
urday the Farmers Union held mass
meeting at the court house here. that
was largely attended by members of
that order from several adiourning
counties. Interesting speeches were
made in the morning by Mr.. Barber of
Cairo and Mr., J. G. oliver of Macon.
In the afternoon, Commissioner of
Agriculture T. G. Hudson, made an adj
dress in which he urged the farmers
to be true to the principals of the
Union, to educate their children and to
do all they could to uplift humanity.
At twelve o'clock a basket dinner was
served that was greatly enjoyed by
the immense crowd
"A fishing club composed of twenty
five members was organized here a few
days ago with the following officers:
President, H. j. Williams secretary. ].
H. Cheney; treasurer, Ebb Hart. The
club has bought the fishing privileges
of Dozier's Nell and several fishing
boats will be Immediately placed
there Doziers pond is noted as one Of
the best places for fishing in the coun-
FRY, and the club will no doubt enjoy
many fish fries and outings there.
Rev. r. E. Bailey has accepted an
invitation to deliver the commencement
sermon at Plains the 21st inst The
people of that community are to be
congratulated ON having secured the
services of Rev. Mr.. Bailey, as he is a
forceful speaker.
Rev. j. A. Smith, representing the
orphans home at Macon delivered an
interesting lecture here Sunday night
on the needs Of the home. Quite a nice
sum was contributed by our citizens
toward the support of the home.
Mrs Holstein, mother of Mrs. "A. J.
Evans, of Americas, will be buried
here this afternoon. The deceased had
been i'll at the home of her son, Mr..
Steve Holstein, of Friendship, for
some time and her death was not
surprise. She is survived by Mrs.
Eason of Americas, Mrs. Fulford of
ATLANTA, and Mr.. Steve Holstein of
Friendship. Their many friends in this
community sympathize with then in
their bereavement. Mrs Holsteih was
a former resident of our city, and much
loved by all who knew her. She was
most estimable Christian lady.
Mayor Ed Mathis and charming
young daughter, of Americas, made a
short stop in our city Saturday, en-
route from Buena Vista.
Miss May Jones, who for the past
two weeks has been popular visitor at
the home of Mrs. Lily Dixon. returned
to Americas a few days ago.
Mrs. Charles Bland, of Augusta,
spent the past week with her sister,
Mrs. Charlie Green, at her pretty
home near here.
Mr. w G. Mauk, of Sycamore, came
down on a short business "trip the past
week.
Mrs Eugene Smith, of Madison, has
returned home, after a very pleasant
stay here with relatives.
Mrs Emma Watkins, of Rupert. is
the guest of relatives here.
Mrs. ]. F. Woods has returned from
an extended visit to relatives in Ala
5ama and Dawson, Ga.
Mr. Arthur Hill and Mrs. w D.
Murray are spending this week in
Butler with relatives.
Mrs. A. Allen was the past week the
guest of her sister, Mrs. r. T. Biyins,
at Wallis Crossing.
Among others going from here to the
u. c. V. reunion at Little Rock were,
Messrs. J. T. Royal, A. Allen, Mrs j. 5.
Womack, Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Barrow.