Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-01-14
EllaV1lle
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ELLAVILLE, Ca, Jan. 1.-THE first
quarterly meeting of the Ellaville
charge for 1915 was held here Satur-
day, and was indeed most propitious
occasion. The genial rays winters
sun shined benignly upon large con-
course of people who assembled at
eleven o'clock to hear magnificent
sermon from the presiding elder, DR..
T. D. Ellis. At the conclusion of the
sermon, an elegant dinner was served
in the grove adjoining the church. The
new preacher, Rev. S. A. Hearn, has
made splendid impression upon our
people and ids fair to do much good in
our midst.
Our city was saddened eyond ex-
preston Sunday afternoon by the
news of the death Of Mrs. Anna Perry,
who lived near here. Mrs. Perry was 4
woman of fine business qualifications,
and operated one of the best farms in
Schley county. She will be greatly
missed by her neighbors and friends
Her funeral, conducted by Rev. S. A.
Hearn, occurred at the Methodist
church Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
the interment taking place in the GEM
etery here. To the bereaved ones we
offer our sincerest coincidence.
Mrs. C. H. Smith was hostess to the
Woman's Missionary Society Tuesday
afternoon, the following program be-
ing rendered:
Scripture-Mrs. H. ]. Williams.
Prayer-Mrs. c. H. Smith.
Duties of Oficers-Mrs. C. R. Nc
Crory.
What the Missionary Society Means
Mrs Rogers Williams.
The Pledge-Mrs. S. A. Hearn.
Leaflet-Mrs. ]. r. Jordan.
Mrs. S. G. Collins was elected dele
gate to the Annual Conference, which
convenes in Cordele in February.
Miss Velma Williams was on Satur-
day evening hostess to the graduating
class of rs of Crisp Institute at her
lovely Colonial home on College street.
The class meeting was held from Z to
8, then the young people Of the town
were invited. Music and conversation
were the chief features of the even
ing's entertainment. Ambrosia and
cake was served. Miss Williams was
assisted in entertaining by Misses
Mary and Sara Strange.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry wimbush, Of
Leslie, we're visitors to our city Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Spier of Macon, and
MIR. and Mrs. Franklin, of Anderson
vile, attended the funeral of their
mother, Mrs. Anna Perry, Monday.
The editorials of the Times Recorder
are greatly enjoyed y its readers here,
especially those relating to prohibition.
We heartily endorse all the editor has
written on this momentious question.
He is on the right side, and may the
welding of his pen in this direction do
much good.
Mrs. Holloway, of Macon, and Mrs.
Bridges, of Dawson, were the past
week the guests of their sister, Mrs.
r. E. l.. Walters.
Mrs. w. L. English, of Americas,
spent Saturday here, the guest of rel
atives.
Mrs. G. H. Greene and daughter,
Miss Ruth Greene, were among others
who attended quarterly meeting from
Andrew Chapel Saturday.
Mr.. Harvey Hale made usiness
trip to Bronwood this week.
Misses Julia Peacock, Ruth Walker,
Ruby Simpson and Mrs. E. r. Jordan
autoed to Americas Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, Mr..
Dick Williams and Mr.. Emmette Boil
ton, of Americas, spent Sunday after
noon in our city.
Mrs. Robert Stevens and children, Of
Putnam, were the guests Saturday Of
Mrs. S. c. Collins.
Misses Mary Dixon and Hattie Ar
rington spent the weekend most pleas