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Personal Mention.

Mrs. Laura LeCain has returned tc
Washington from a brief visit with her
son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles W. Sears, in New York city.
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Judge James II. Lob, Of Harrisburg,
Pa, is spending a few days in Wash
irgton.
Miss Sadie Engelberg. who has been
spending several days as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Sinsheimer, has
gone to Camp Arden, Pa, for a visit of
several weeks before returning to her
home in Richmond, Va.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Baumgarten, of
the Winchester. are spending several
weeks at Colonial Beach, Va.
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Miss Lille HIrsh and Miss Miriam
Hirsh, Of Kenyon street, left during the
week for an extended trip to Buffalo.
Niagara Falls, Toronto. and New York.
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Mrs. Ed Hollander and daughter,
Miss Amily Hollander, are spending the
remainder OF the month at Braddock
Heights, Nd.
Mrs Caroline Stiebel, who has been
spending the past two months travelling
Through Germany, France and England,
arrived in New York today on the I'M
perator.
r
Miss Jennie Sanger and Monte San
ger left Washington today to spend
several weeks in Atlantic City. Be-
fore returning to her home in U
street, Miss Sanger will spend several
weeks as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Reuben Ottenheim at their cottage in
Arlington. Nd.
Mrs. Aaron Kuhn, Of Belmont street,
is spending q fortnight in Baltimore
as the guest of relatives.
T.
Mrs. E Hexter and Miss Belle
Goldman are spending several weeks
in Atlantic City.
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Mrs. Ed Sommers and daughters.
Miss Lorraine Sommers and Miss Julia
Mae SOmmers, left Washington yes
terday, to spend several weeks at
New Haven. Conn, as the guests of
relatives. Before returning to their
home in Lamont street, they will
spend the remainder of the month
at Savin Rock, Conn.
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Miss Pauline Kuntz and Miss Bertha
Grcenberg are spending a fortnight
at ROckaway Beach.
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Mrs. F Charles Flescher, Of Rhode
Island avenue. left today for a fort
nights stay in Atlantic City.
Miss Pauline Kuntz and Miss Bertha
Greenberg. are spending the remainder
of the month of August at Rockaway
Beach, ". Y.
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The many friends of Mrs. Sarah
Burnstein, of 1922 Thirteenth street, and
George Friedlander, OF this city, will
be surprised TO learn OF their marriage.
which took place yesterday afternoon
al o'clock, at the residence of the Rev.
DR.. Abram Simon. in Cathedral ave-
nue..
Immediately after the wedding cere-
mony, Mr.. and Mrs. Friedlander left for
a short trip to Old Point Comfort, Va.
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Mrs. Charles Lieb. wife of Congress.
man Lieb of Indiana, who spends the
season at Congress Hall, has gone to
their home in Rockport, Ind, where she
will be Joined by her husband at the
adjournment of Congress.
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Mrs. Joseph E. Willard, wife of the
newly appointed ambassador to Spain.
accompanied by their two daughters,
Miss Belle w. Willard and Miss Mary
E. Willard, have arrived in New York
and are guests at the Gotham until
Saturday. when they sail for Europe.
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Lowell SymOns, younger SON of Col
Thomas w. Symons. U. S. A. and Mrs.
Symons. has arrived in Washington
from a camping party in the Yellow
tone Park.
Miss Margaretta Symons and her
other brother, Thomas w. Symons. jr.,
expect to leave Washington this week
en- route 10 the Pacific coast to make d
visit.
The Rev. A. K Wright of the Ensley
Baptist Church. Birmingham, Ala, and
Mrs. Wright are spending some time in
Washington as guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. T. Walton, at SIG Eye street north
east. They will be at home TO their
friends on the evenings of August and
H. Mr.. Wright was formerly pastor OF
the Centennial Church, of this city.
The Washington times., 1913-08-05
Wins Wealth by Work,
Then Finds His Bride

CINCINNATI. Aug. 5.-E. V. Will
bern, Cincinnati millionaire, who will
marry Miss Florence Mildred Harding.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hard
ing. of Middletown, n. Y. on Wednes-
day Of this week, has made a fortune
out Of the tobacco business, in which
he started without a dollar.
1t was not a fiuke Of fortune, but
his own application, his energy, seiz-
ing the opportunity as any American
boy can, that has raised him far be-
yond many OF his fellows.
When thirteen years old he started
to work in a local tobacco factory.
When twenty-five years Of age the
factory closed down. Wilbern was
given a deed to the business. During
the years between '94 and '96 he kept
stiff upper lip and pulled through.
Time went on, and when the American
Tobacco Company bought his factory
il paid him more than $1,000 900. He
was then twenty-eig1t.
He had. left schoo4 in the second
grade. He pinsd for an education, and
at oncs began TO travel and has visited
every country on theAglobe.
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Family of Former Minister From
Cuba Will Retain Home in Capital
Secretary and Mrs. RedfieId
Have Gone to Maine Resort
on Vacation.

The Secretary of Commerce and Mrs.
Redfield, who have been the guests for
the last few days of the formers moth
er Mrs c. B. Redfield, in Pittsfield,
Mass, have gone to Seal Harbor, Ne,
for the remainder of the summer.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court and Mrs. White, who are spend
ing some time at White Sulphur
Springs. Va, were among the patrons
Of a recital which was given yester-
day in the ball room Of the Homestead
Hotel by Miss Betty Booker, of Vir-
ginia.
Mrs. white was also among the chap
erones Of the first german of the sea-
son, held last evening in the Home
stead. Eighty couples participated. and
every window surrounding the ball
room was used as a sort OF opera box
by the older guests, who gathered to
look on.
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pleats In the blouse. The price of this
costume is $3.50.
Organdies are being used extensively
this season. not only for outer but for
underwear. Lingerie of all descriptions,
teagowns, house dresses, kimonos, and
street dresses are made of the finer
grades OF this material. Although voile
has been a great favorite for almost
two seasons. organdie is more popular
for midsummer wear. and when used
for underwear will, undoubtedly, be IA
vored throughout the winter. Fifty cent
imported French organdies are selling
at the present time at the department
store at Eighth and Market space for
12Ik cents a yard. II is fine, sheer ma
terial. and is twenty-seven inches wide
OF other wash goods at the same coun-
ter. dotted swisses. bordered voiles,
dimities, and batistes. are to be had
at "a cents the yard. This material
Is twenty y-eight inches wide.
One-piece dresses In crepe. voile, and
novelty goods. are 70 be had at the de-
partment store at the corner of Elev-
enth and G streets for sSss. They are
made in different styles. some of them
are slightly soiled. but all OF them are
very good bargains. One material is
used for the whole costume in some
cases, while in others the flowered coat
and plain skirt figure.
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Julia Murdock Finds Columbia Play
= Has All Requirements of Melodrana
New Leading Man Shows Re-
markabIe viriIity in Imper-
sonation Of Thief.

| a LII the requirements Of a melo-
| ~ drama are contained In this
III weeks Offering Of the CoIum-
bia Players, "A Social High
wayman, which is the dramatization
by Mary Stone or Elizabeth Phipps
Trains novel of the same name. There
is titled viliainess, dressed in black.
heavily yelled. and wearing a red rose
at her belt; gentleman thief, and one
who Is not a gentleman: a secret
panel where the jewels are secreted.
an attempted ui-.ie. an innocent vic
tim, spiritualist medium, and last,
but not least, a sudden and violent
bringing about OF q deserved punish
ment through natural events, after
the gentleman thief had announced
, himself as such and has achieved a
moral regeneration through his love
for a girl.
AS presented by the Columbia Play
ers last evening, barring a few first
night mishaps. which will probably be
remedied before the week lis over, the
play Is one Of the best that has been
staged by the company this season,
both as to acting and beauty of set
tings.
The story Of '"The Social Highway
man" deals with the Affairs of one
Courtice Jaffrey, gentleman Raffles,
who moves in the best circles of So
ciety and steals diamond necklaces
and ffty-dollar bills directly under
the noses Of his friends, but is never
caught. Cursed with a dexterity that
amounts almost to sleight- Of hand. he
has made his way among his friends,
lifting Jewels, money, or whatever
happened to come his way, but has
never been caught. Only his valet.
who had entered his service after a
term In prison, suspects that Jaffrey
Is the thief who has all society by
the ears, and he, In return for the
Kindness shown him by Jaffrey, keeps
the secret
Woman's Scheme Is
Foiled By Valet.
It develops, however, that Jaryrev's
secret later becomes the property of the
adventures, the Sonora Leila Caprices.
and she Is about to proclaim to society
and the authorities that he is the
thief for whom society and the police
are looking. Her own secret-the fact
that she had welded the now dead-and-
gone Senior Caprices without the for
mality Of divorcing her first husband.
Is uncovered. however. by Jaffrey's ,
serving man. who forces her by threat
OF disclosure to hold her tongue.
Jaffrey's regeneration is brought
about through his love for Eleanore
Burnham. a charming young girl. who
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

LACK crepe de chine dresses
- are being worn in New York
ID by both young and old. The
costumes are not relieved by
any color at all. and the only way in
which they can be distinguished from
mourning costumes Is that the latter
are made of heavy crepe. There seems
to be a decided change in the amount
of material which is 10 be used in fall
gowns, the scant costumes of this
spring and GUNNER are being slowly re-
placed by gowns with ruffies, one two
and three on the skirt and by many
pleats. Crepe de chine. forty inches
wide, is TO be had at the department
store in Seventh street, between d and
F.. for $1.4s. There are many variations
of color, but these shades. which will
probably prove the most popular, are
white, cream, ivory. and black.
Ready-made crepe de chine gowns
have already been put on display in the
Misses shop at the corner OF Tenth and
+ streets. Many of them are Of black,
In China. Canton. and silk poplin crepes.
but one model in dark blue is most at
tractive. The blouse Is made with a
plain yoke in the front and back which
extends below the armpits, the re-
paInder Is made In loose blouse effect
OF half-inch inverted box pleats. The
effect is very neat. but loose and soft
locking. The sleeves are long. the col
lar low, and the belt Is at the waist line
The skirt Is made of three ruffies OF
inverted box plaits which match the
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ButterfieId Forgets Costume
and Has to Break Speed
Law to Repair Deficiency.

cracksman and Jafsrey, the past master
In the gentle art of piIfering, were
splendidly brought out by Mr.. James,
and his work was rewarded with ap-
piause from houseful OF admirers
Mr.. Anthony's work was equally ex-
cellent, showing force and virility In
the more dramatic passages and tender
ress and feeling in his love scenes with
Miss Holmes. who made a charming
Eleanore. Miss Jessie Glendinnings
acting in the character OF the Duchess
OF Clayborough was up to her usual
standard, and she wore some wonder
fully stunning gowns. Miss Carria
Thatcher was seen In the role of sonora
Caprfces, and both looked and acted the
part OF the villainess. Cyria Florence,
a newcomer to the cast, had the part
Of Mrs Munyon Pyle. and only thoss
who were In the secret were aware that
this was the first time this young
woman has appeared in the professional
stage Her work was characterized by
its ease, and the awkwardness of the
amateur was entirely absent Miss Bes-
sic Maxwell was chic little maid, and
Marie Drofnah had the difficult role OF
the spiritual medium. which she played
exceptionally well Her makeup was
as perfect as her acting.
Everett ButterfieId was seen in ths
role Of Morton Harley, the much mis-
Understood man upon whom suspicion
OF having stolen the jewels rested. And
only a few in the audience knew how
near Mr.. Butterfield came to not ap-
pearing in his biggest scene last even
irg. At the end of the first act Mr..
Butterfield discovered that he had for-
gotten a part Of the costume he vas
to wear in the third act.
Breaks Speed Record
To Get His Costume.
Leaving the theater by the stage door,
he jumped into the runabout that wa
waiting at the curb for him and mad
a quick dash to his home, In street
Returning at the same rate of speed
which was something like twenty miles
more than that allowed by the traffic
regulations, Mr.. Butterfield was stop
ped by bicycle policeman, who an
nounced that he meant to take him tc
the station.
After explanations had been made,
and the pair had proceeded to the cor.
ner where the light disclosed Mr. But
terfield in his fun makeup. the police
man released the actor. and he reached
the theater, breathless. and little late,
but ready to go on with the play.
Minor roles were played, by Arthur
Richie. John Kline. John Ellis. and
Willard Robertson. all OF whom ap-
peared as society friends OF Jaffrsy.
The play was artistically staged
throughout, and barring s>rather dole
ful musical program, was as near per.
feet as the theater-going public could
desire in the way OF a stock production
JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

S. S.-Traffic regulations require that
any horse-drawn vehicle is required to
have a weight which must be put out
when there is no one at the horses
head or holding the reins. The fine for
violation varies from 81 to $40. Special
cases. however. are made by the police
authorities OF this city for the accom-
mediation of milk. bread. delivery
wagons. etc. whose drivers have oc-
casion to leave a trustworthy horse
for one minute Or so. in order to leave
a package at a doorway. Police au-
thorities can give you full information
on this subject.
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

Notice, coin collectors:
o. L.-Three-cent pieces OF 1866 and
1869 are worth from 15 cents to Is cents:
IL the cent of 1857 is large copper cent
II Is worth from 10 cents to 10 cents.
The other coins have no listed premium
on them.
T. 0. N: l. N. s.; NJ Coonley; Mrs
Hartley; stanley H., send stamped ad-
dressed envelope for the address Of a
coin dealer.
b. T. B.; F. B. D.; A Reader-There
is no premium on your coins.
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

For questions regarding data on the
District of Columbia whether on per-
sons. public buildings, etc. this depart
ment refers readers to the volumes of
the Columbia Historical Society, which
may be found in the Congressional
Library.
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

camp. is for the benefit OF visitors,
and there is no charge for transporta-
ton. The hotel is on the car line. and
about one mile distant from the camp,
The Washington times., 1913-08-05
LOCAL MENTION

Show Window and Store Wiring BY
Experts. Electric Webster, TT 9th.
The Washington times., 1913-08-05
THE TIMES
Box

n. H.-The industrial department of
the Public Library will give you infor-
nation on books on practical painting,
etc. The reference department of the
same library will give information on
books on conversation
Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you kindly inform me whether I can
go from New York to Chicago by water
route. Also what route to take how long
1t will be. and what will be the expense
MAX W. E
This department Is indebted to Fos-
ter's. at sos Fourteenth street, for the
following information: For details of
the trip apply TO that address. The
tIip Is from New York to Albany
about e.; Albany to Buffalo, bv way
Of the New York Central railway six
to eight hours, about s6l6; from Buff
falo to Chicago via Northern Steam-
ship Company, five days, $l3. 80 one way.
This last fare does not include a state
room or meals. State room. for two
people, $3.50 and SIS.
v. s. S.-Blueprint paper is made white
by putting It In water in which cyanide
Of potassium has been dissolved. Use
about ten ounces OF water to a lumn Of
cyanide the size of an acorn. Cyanide IL
a deadly poison.
Miss X. W.-The bus which runs from
the brentwood Hotel to Camp Good
WIN u under the supervision Of the
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pleats In the blouse. The price of this
costume is $3.50
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Continued Tomorrow
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Seen in the Shops

~ LACK crepe de chine dresses
= are being worn in New York
by both young and old. The
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

DIR. and Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley have
as houseguests at their farm near Blue
mont. Va, Col. S. A. Day, U. S. A.,
and MIRA Day.
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

Miss X. W.-The bus which runs from
the Brightwood Hotel to Camp Good
WIN - under the supervision Of the
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

Miss Emma Smith has returned to
her apartment in the Burlington from
Rye North Beach, n. H. where she
spent several weeks with her brother
and sister-in-Iaw, Mr.. and Mrs w.
Scott Smith, at their cottage.
The Washington times., 1913-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Waller, who spent
the last two months at their place IN
Virginia, have. returned to their apart
ment in the Portland
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-06
eY STAFF Or Ca STATE COLLEGE Of AeRIcuLlOHs
what Boys Have Done With Corn
The Men Of Georgia Can Do
president Andrew N. souIs.

,onoer secret. Any OF these boys
can now give the receipt for success-
f',I growing Of corn in Georgia
Z, these boys have been taught how
Il produce big yields by scientific
s se or experts Il you pre-
s ss the term. Those who may have
b NJ prejudiced against scientific ag.
ricnlture can no longer stand aloot
from the work Of scientlsts Wnsn
h faces such results. Naturally the
College l1e Of Agriculture win point With
nride "a the corn club results as one
~ the demonstrations OF ITS uaelui'
ness as an institution.
II Is the purpose to enlarge corn
cinhs and girls canning club work,
and thus light beacon fires Of advanc'
"a agriculture in every nook and cor
ner Of Georgia. The United States
government stands ready to supple
ment what the state does, and II
would seem the part Of wisdom to
make sure Of all the funds 70 be %
tanned from the government Tor sucn
an immensely practical work.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-06

Fifty-nine boys Of Chattooga county
averaged Az bushels Of corn to the
acre and $50 profit per acre. In Polk
county "a boys averaged 81 bushels
per acre and S46.1s per acre profit.
IN Tattnall county ri boys averaged
500 per acre. Floyd county boys av-
eraged $3.50 profit per acre. Whit
field boys s41.02 per acre. Paulding
's41.94 per acre. Cherokee $4499,
HARRISON s45.s3, Pickens $S6.72, Gil
mer Sc. Decatur $S5.37. Muscogee
$3.50, Carroll 1924, Walker $66.Ss,
Meriwether $42.SO, Barlow s34.S9.
Thus the figures might be given for
long list OF counties. They are a'i-
thentic figures. compiled with great
care.
II the boys can do so well, why
not the men? If greater profits are
to be made by extra care and fertiliz-
er why, then, not extra care and fer
tiIizer? The secret Of the boys sue
cess is that they have adopted mod.
ern methods Of selection, fertili-
cation and cultivation. But It is no
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-06
Chokee.

We are sorry to hear that Mrs.
A. D. Greene is on the sick list.
MIR. J. 7, Hooks made a bust
ness trip to Albany last Friday.
Mr.. ]. 7 Johnson. Of Hunting
ton, was in these parts selling guano
last Monday.
Miss Eva Belle Hooks, of Adams,
spent the weekend with homefolks
and returned Sunday.
Miss Blanche Greene is now al
home on the sick list.
Mr.. j. E. Mathews, of Chokee,
made a business trip to LeesburQ
and Adams last Friday.
Mr.. A. D. Greene, Of Chokee,
made a business trip to Americas
last Saturday.
Mr.. Eugene Wise, Of Warwick,
is drilling a well on the John Paul
place.
Miss Annie Akridge, Of Cordele,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. M, N.
Parker.
We are glad to say that our roads
are a great deal better since Cap'in
Mac has been with us.-LEONE.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-06
500 REWARD, slOO.

The readers ofthis paperwill bepleased
to learn that there is atleast one dreaded
disease that science has been ableto cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is she only positive
cure now known TO the medical lrater-
mtg. CAtarFh being constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Ca.arrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfacesof fine system, there
by destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its cura-
tive powers that they offer 500 for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by ell druggists, Zoe. Take Halls
Family Pills for constipation.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-06
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS !.

Miss Maude Blackwell paid AL
bany short visit Monday
Mr.. i. r. Goodwin was in Albany
last Saturday on business.
Mr.. Roy Josey, Of Chokee, was in
the city Monday.
Messrs. w. H. Long and G. 2.
Haighler spent Sunday afternoon in
Albany
Mr.. {. R. Mathis spent with Mr..
J. M. johnson.
Mr.. j. r. Avery, Of Beloit, visit
ed Mr.. j. S. Avery here Sunday.
Mr.. Grady Massey and wife Oc-
cupied the house Of Mr.. Luke Minis
Mr.. Dennie Tracey, Of Palms.
spent Sunday and Monday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J w. Tracy.
Don't letit worry you. Subscribe
for The Journal.
Mrs. j. R. Davis Of Brentwood, il
sbending the week with Mr.. s. ].
Powell.
Miss Mamie Pye,. Of Beloit, is
visiting her sister Mrs. B. II. Wha-
ling here this week.
The County Commissioners met
Tuesday at the Court House and
transacted some business as usual
Mr.. Tim Furlow, Of Americas
one Of the most popular travelling
men who oftens comes here, was
in the city Svesday.
Miss Eufa Mae Chappell Of Pou-
Ian, is the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
A. w. Goodwin, for sometime,
Mrs. j. w. Graham and two
children, Of Cairo, Ca, are visiting
her uncle, Mr.. R. R. Green, this
week.
Mr.. J. A. Hill, oismithville, was
pleasant visitor here Tuesday.
Mr.. ]. A. Mcconnell was in the
city TUESDAY. He moved 70 Lee Co
recently and is well pleased witt
1.-THE place.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-06
Interesting News from County Correspondents
SmithvilIe.

The Woman's Missionary Society
Of the Baptist Church met Monday
d M. at the home Of Mrs. J, T.
Goodby. Quite number was pre-
sent. The report Of the Sec, shows
that our assessments for Foreign
Missions have been paid in full and
that two names have been added to
theroll, Mrs. J, NJ, Ray and Mrs.
John Orr. We had interesting talks
on our Missionary work in Cuba.
After the program, refreshments
were served and oil enjoyed social
hour. The next meeting win be with
Mrs. Rosa Adams.
Mrs. Ella Wells and her grand-
sons, Harry and John Burton, left
tuesday to visit, Mrs. J. D. Burton
in Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. McManus, Of Ma
con, spent the Weekend here as the
guest Of ms. Maggie McManus.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. 1. Simpson have
returned home after spending some
time with the latter's parents in
Bentan Ala.
MIRA. Jay, Of Macon, was the guest
Of Mrs. Ella Wells a few days the
past week,
Mr. H, ]. Isreal, oiNe@nan, was
4 visitor here Sunday.
Mr. G. w. Chance made a bust
ness trip to Americas Tuesdey p. N.
There win be a play atthe School
House Friday night for the benefit
Of the Methodist Church.
Everybody be sure to come aud
bring someone with you
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-06

Mrs. S. M, JOKES returned home
Thursday after few days visit to
her brother near Smithville.
Mr.. d. G. Jones, ST., has return
ed home after being gone about -four
weeks on a vacation.
Mr.. w. II. Scott made a bust
ness trip to Americas Wednesday
last.
We are sorry to learn that Mr..
G. d. Richards is..right sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Tucker are
entertaining q new daughter.
Mrs. ]. L. Jones and children, Of
Leslie, spent a few days with pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Jones.
Mrs. 5. M. Jones, Jr., spent Fri
day last in Leslie, Il,