Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-11
NEWS EVENTS OF
WEEK At PRESTON
Many Items from County
Site of Webster
Especial to Times Recorder.)

home of Mr. and Mrs. w p Addy Was
the scene on Friday last of one of the
a large number of friends and reIa,
tives of the genial host assembled
there to partake of the sumptuous bar
becue.
| The feast, and a veritable one 1t
was, was spread beneath the shade of
huge pecan tree, as is the custom 0n
these occasions which are becoming
SC popular A dinner truly royal and
most appetizing was enjoyed, while
delightful lemonade was dispensed
turnout the day, and then late in the
afternoon when the guests took their
departure there was the expression Of
many wishes for many more happy re-
turns.
In accordance with the usual custom |
OF giving the conyicts at least two
holidays in the year, and to provide il
bounteous plenty for their wants, not
only as to necessities but few luxur-
les as we'll, Friday was made a day of /
most glorious celebration among the
Webster county convicts. There was
| the manifestation of genuine satsfac- I
ton and for the most part they al
seemed happy, some of them having
members of their family with them TO.
the day.
They spent the day in general me-
notwithstanding, dancing and mus
ic, having served them at the noo1
hour a sumptuous barbecue and lem
onade in plenty.
While little has been said abo1,
their work in some time, they have
been industriously at work on the road
leading out toward Americas, via
Flains. For several miles out of town
this road has been put into excellent
shape, and when completed to thai
+ Sumter line, as is the intention, will
deserve a place in the catalogue Of
good highways.
Likewise, other roads, which havoE
been greatly improved heretofore are
going to be still further improved and
much credit is due the able corps Of
commissioners who are pushing the
work
A marriage of much interest to a
wide circle of friends was that of
Miss Willie Tullis to Mr. Lynn Chat
pell at the brides home at Church
Hill Sunday afternoon, Rev c. J |
White officiating. The wedding was
simple but extremely pretty home
affair. only relatives being present.
Miss Tullis was the only daughter
O: Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Tullis and has a
large circle of admiring friends who
extend best wishes for a long life of
happiness. Mr.. Chappell is a promiu'
ent young business man of Richland
and his many friends congratulate
him
Immediately after the ceremony MI
and Mrs. ChappelI left in their car for
a ten days trips during which time
they will visit Atlanta, Indian Springs
and other points.
Miss Florence Stapleton entertained
a few of her friends delightfully."- Fri
day evening at rock.
The decorations were simple out
very effective and appropriate to the,
occasion. After the games delicious
ices were served. Those present were
Misses ALA and Jewell Kidd eva
WEIGH, Laverne Souter and Messrs. !,
F. Nunnally and j. E. Terry
Mrs. Mackie Tharp has as her
guests this week, Miss Gertrude Hail
and Mrs. Colbert, of Atlanta. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cobb Tharp were with them also
for a few days, while Mrs Maddox is
still visiting in Plains.
Mrs. ]. F. Lunsford spent Monday
pleasantly with Mrs. G. W. Cole
Mrs. S. H. Roby returned Wednes-
day to her home in Albany.
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