Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-22
SCHLEY'S CAPITAL
IS FULL OF LIFE
Many Happenings Of the Week
at EIlaViIle
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Ellaville, Ga, May 21.-A series OF
meetings were begun at the Baptist
church last Friday evening, that are
being greatly enjoyed by people OF
our town. Sunday and Sunday even.
ing the crowd was immense. Rev. w
F.. Culberson, the pastor, does all the
preaching, and the truths that he pre-
sents are purgent and far-reaching.
The singing is ably led by Mr.. Lanier,
Of Cuthbert, who is a most talented
singer, and who verify presents the
gospel in songs. Several accessions
have already been made to the church
and more are expected. The services
will continue throughout this week.
Our community was saddened be-
yond expression last Sunday by the
death of Mrs. E. B. Barrow, wife of
ordinary E. B. Barrow, Mrs. Barrow
was a splendid type of womanhood,
and was held in high esteem by a
large circle of friends The remains
were inferred in Hopewell cemetery
Sunday afternoon, Hev R. F. William
son assisted by Rev. j. NJ Rustin,
conducting the funeral services. Mrs.
Barrow is survived by two sons, one
daughter and a number of grand
children. Our sympathies are ex-
tended to bereaved ones.
Last Sunday afternoon, Mr.. J. B.
Williamson had the misfortune to acct
IDENTIFY swallow some gasoline. For a
while his condition was most precar-
ious. The gasoline permeated his
lungs and but for the prompt services
of a physician, his suffering would
have been more than he could have
endured. He is now much better and
his friends hope for him a speedy re-
covery.
A marriage of much interest 20
fhn fvstn H. IS hA 30
parties was that of Mr.. John S. Muir
ray and Miss Vera Robinson at the
home of the brides parents, near Am
CIRCUS, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Only a few close friends and relatives
witnessed the nuptials. Immediately
after the ceremony the wedding party
left TO Brentwood to sepend few days
with the groom's mother, before re-
turning to their home here. Mr.. Muir.
ray is connected with the Ellavilie
Telephone company, and is a young
man who enjoys the highest esteem OF
all who know him. Miss Robinson Of
ten visited in our city, and was much
admired for her personal charms and
sweet disposition. We extend to this
happy young couple bon-voyage
through life, hoping that not cloud
will overshadow their most roseato
hopes or fondest expectations.
A pretty compliment to Miss Hattie
Peace, of Douglassville, was the tea
given complimentary to her by her
hostess, Mrs. ]. H. Cheney, last Thurs
day evening. A cut glass vase of mas.
turtiumns on an embroideed center
piece formed the only decorations for
the table. Seated around the tea table
were, Misses Hattie Peace, Dorothy
Cheney, Flossie Eason, Mrs. Pauline
Hutchins, Col and Mrs. j. H. Cheney
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Burt and
Miss Riley, of Lacrosse, attended di-
vine services here Sunday.
Mrs. Glenn Thompson, of Bombay
Fla, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. 2. T. Mott, this week.
Mrs. ]. P. Cannon, of Americas. was
recent visitor to relatives in our
city
Mrs. Russell Bridges and children
of Atlanta, arrived yesteday and will
for some time be the guests of rela-
tives here.
Mrs. r. L. Williams left a few days
ago for Albany, where she goes to visit
relatives.
Messrs. Harry and Lewis Collins
have returned home from Sparks In
stitute. after having been in school