Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-30
SCHLEY'S CAPITAL
IS FULL OF LIFE
Many Happenings Of the Week
at EIIaVilIe
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breaking attendance. The church was
filled to overlooking, and the interest
was intense. Beautiful soul-stirrins
songs were rendered by the choir,
with Mr.. c.. A. Lanier as leader. After
"a heart-reaching sermon, to the I'M
converted, Rev w. F. Culbesson adj
ministered the ordinance of baptism
t. five applicants for church member
ship During the meeting ten acces-
sions were made to the church, ana
much religious zeal aroused. The pas
tor of the church, at the conclusion of
the baptismal service publicly thanked
the Christian people of the town for
their cooperation. The truth of the
old adage, In union there is strength
was fully exemplified during the en-
tire week, and a greet and glorious
revival was the result.
The spring term of Crisp institute
closed last Friday without any public
exercises. With the single exception
of the music teacher, a new faculty
will be elected. Prof. Burt, the former
principal, will resume the study OF
law. He is a younb man of sterling
quality, and no doubt has a bright
future ahead of him in his chosen pro-
fession. May unbounded success at
tend his Hottest ambitions.
We were glad to note through the
columns of The Times-Recorder thu
success of the Redpath Chautauqua
company, and the assurance that they
would come again in 1914. Many of
our citizens attended, and all eX-
pressed themselves as being delighted
with each program.
The college girls are returning
home, and among others We note the
arrival of Miss Ida Munroe of Wes-
leyan, Miss Hattie Arlington of Nor
man Park, and Misses Eunice and
Ruth Rustin of Andrew, all of whom
are gladly welcomed by their many
friends.
Mrs. H. F. Dixon and Mrs. ]. X.
Jordan attended the commencement
exercises of Hoke Smith Institute at
Buena Vista this week.
Mr. S. NJ. Collier, of Thomaston, Wis
tied relatives here Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Putnam Stevens, Of
Putnam, spent the week in our city
with relatives.
Among others going to the reunion
from here were, Messrs w. w. Dykes
A. Allen, j. T. Stewart, VIM Banks, P
z Hill and Will Lumpkin.
Misses Velma Frank Williams and
Addie Munroe visited Mr. and Mrs. F.
h Williams in Americas this week
Mr. L. B. Higgins, of Macon, spent
Sunday with his brother, Mr.. R. G..
Higgins.
Mr. T. ATeate, of Thomasville
made a business trip to our city this
week
Mrs w L. English and Miss Martha
English, of Americas, were visitors
here Monday.
DR.. and Mrs. B. L. Bridges, Mrs. 6
F. Bridges, of Atlanta, and Mrs. L.
l.. Bridges formed a pleasant party
attending the ChautauQua in Ameri-
Gus Monday afternoon and night.
Miss Lois Wall has returned from a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Cunningham
at Triton.
Mrs E. W. Strange and Mrs. Lily
Dixon visited Montezuma Tuesday.
Mrs. j. B. Wright and little daugh-
ter, Ellen, have returned to their
home in Chipley, after having spent a
week with Mrs E. NJ Duncan.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wall and Mast, +
Marion Wall were recent visitors %
Americas.
Miss Hattie Peace has returned to
her home in Douglassville, after an
extended visit to Mrs. J. H. Cheney
and Miss Julia Peacock,
Miss Mary Lightner, of Ideal, spent
the past week most pleasantly with
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Lightner.