Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-31
SCHLEY'S CAPITAL
IS FULL OF LIFE
Many Happenings Of the Week
at ElIaViIIe
Especial to Times-Recorder.)


Ellaville, Ga, January 29.-The
first Quarterly Conference of the Ella
vile circuit was held here yesterday,
Rev. C. A. Jackson, of Dawson presid-
ing. The morning session was entirely
devotional, Rev. Jackson delivering a
most eloquent sermon on the duties
and privileges of Christian steward
ship. His sermon was addressed to
the church members, and he urged
them to put on the whole armor of
Christ, and press forward to the high
calling which is in Christ Jesus our
Lord. At twelve thirty a delightful
basket dinner was served and greatly
enjoyed. The afternoon session was
devoted to the business interests of
the church, all of which were shown
to be in prosperous condition. More
than two thousand dollars was col-
tributed last year for all church pu"-
poses. Rev. R NJ. Rustin, the pastor
IL charge, stands in high favor with
his people, and steady advance along
all religious lines is expected during
the year 1913 in this town and county
One of the many pleasantries of the
past week was the family dinner at
which Mr.. and Mrs S. A. Royal were
host and hostess on Sunday last A
delicious menu was served. Those in
vited were, Mr. and Mrs. Aleck Slap
pey, of Andersonville, Mr.. and Mrs
Grady Killegrew, of Lacrosse, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Dyess, Mrs. Lee.
In honor of her thirteenth birthday
Miss Velva Frank Williams entertain
ed few of her little friends Tuesday
afternoon. Rock vas played until the
twilight shadows appeared, and then
in the soft effulgence of the shaded
electric lights tempting lunch was
served. The little girls invited were,
Sarah Strange, Addie and Mammie
Monroe, Mervin Johnson, Cordelia
Wall, Cleone and Louise Collins, Addie
RE McCrory.
The many friends of Mr.. T. Y.
Bridges will regret exceedingly to
hear of his illness at his home on
Railroad street. His speedy recovery
is earnestly hoped for.
Mrs. T. A Collins was visitor 70
Columbus this week.
Mrs. Perry Wimbush and little
daughter, of Sumter, spent few days
with relatives here this week.
Mr.. Putnam Stevens and MIR. and
Mrs. Rob Stevens, of Putnam, paid a
visit to our city this week.
Mr. E. B. Hornady, one of Buena
vista's most enterprising citizens,
spent Tuesday here.
Mrs. E. L. Bridges and Miss Mary
Williamson were in Americas shop
ping Thursday.
Mrs. Andrew Sellars and Miss Con-
ME Sellars, of Wallis Crossing, attend
ed quarterly meeting here Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Cheney has returned 70
her home in Montezuma, after Il
pleasant visit to friends and relatives
in our city.
Mrs Mauk, of Lacrosse, was a Wis
itor here this week.
Mrs. J. A. Laramore, of Leslie, Wis
tied her mother, Mrs. NJ. E, Dozier,
this week.
Mr.. Walter Williamson, who holds
responsible position in Columbus,
visited homefolks Sunday,
Among those from Andrew Chapel
who took in quarterly conference here
were, Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Jordan, Nj
and Mrs. Tom Tooke, Mr.. Bob Strange
and Mr.. Ben Greene.
Mrs. S. A. Royal is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Grady Killebrew at
Lacrosse.
Mr.. Clark Robinson made business
trip to Americas Saturday.
Miss Ruth Smith, of Buena Vista
visited Mrs. E. L. MCGEE the past
| week