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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06
DEMOCRATS CONVENE
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY POLL.
TIcAL BODY PREPARES FOR
TIE STATE CONVENTION
Tho Wilson Administration Endors-
ed-Delegates Are Elected And
Woman Suffrage Gets
Attention

The Chesterfield County Democrat
ic Convention was held at the court
house last Monday. The auditorium
was comfortably filled with enthusi.
astic Democrats from all parts of the
county.
The meeting was called to order at
ii O'Clock by Judge M. ]. Houph.
chairman of the executive committee.
On motion of Mr.. C. l.. Hunlev
Hon. G. K. Laney was nominated for
temporary president of the conven-
ton. Mr.. Laney was then elected by
acciamation. Judge Hough then nomi-
mated Mr.. Hunley for temporary
chairman and his election by accla-
nation followed.
PRESIDENT Laney appointed Messrs.
E. Walker Duvall, of Cheraw: J. O.
Taylor, of Mt. Croghan, and Van
Mungo, of Pagcland, a committee to
pass upon the credentials of the dele
gates.
Upon motion the temporary Or
ganization was made permanent and
Mr.. Laney delivered an able address.
The Cheraw Democratic Club.
through Mr.. l.. C. Wannamaker, pre-
serted a resolution endorsing the ad
miniStration Of President Woodrow
wilson. After y brilliant speech in its
favor by Mr.. Wannamaker this reso
luton was unanimously adopted.
resolution indorsing the record
of Congressman w. f. Stevenson and
supporting his candicacy for rc-elec
tion was adopted with enthusiasm
and unanimity.
In fact up TO this time everything
was most unanimous.
When the resolution had been
disposed Of Mr.. w. P. Odom arose
and offered a resolution to the effect
that the convention go on record as
opposed to the Susan B. Anthony
Women Suffrage Amendment. This is
where unanimity paused for a period
Hon. w. p. Pollock rot the floor
and eloqucntly espoused the cause of
suffrage ahd spoke strongly in favor
of the Anthony Amendment. Mr.. Pol
lock VS. in turn answered by Mr.. W.
p. Odom, NJ. +. T. CASTOR and Mr..
ID. S. Aatthcson, all of whom opposed
the amendment and the vote for wo-
men and strongly urged the adoption
of Mr.. Ciu!i!'s resolution. Mr.. Pol
lock g! Ged the argument for suffrage
and the question of adopting the res
olution was put to vote Two sep
crate votes were taken. on the first
ballot it was found that eleven of
those present were against the reso-
luton and more or less in favor of
enfranchiscment of women.
The friends of the resolution then
sought to make the opposition to suf-
rage unanimous, but the attempt
failed by six votes.
In the face of this opposition the
resolution of Mr.. Odom, placing the
convention on record as against wo-
man suffrage, was adopted.
The following delegates we're cleo
ted to the State Convention, to be
held at Columbia, on May 10:
Hon. w. P. Pollock, Hon. G.. K.
Laney, Messers w. P. Odom, D. S.
Mattheson, L. L. Parker and R. L.
Garland
By acclamation Hon. W. f. Steven
son was elected State Executive Com
mitteeman from Chesterfield County.
Judge M. J. Hough was elected Chair
man of the County Executive Com
mittee.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06
ELECTION NOTICE

To the patrons and qualified voters
Of Ruby School District No. 90:
There will. be held at the Ruby
Drug Store in said district, on Fri
lay, May ID, 1920, an election to
'ote on the question of levying mills
on said district for the purpose of
erecting school building.
J. A. Knight, County Superintendent
of Education.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06
SOUTH ,cARoLINA NEWS

Dillon is ready to build q
warehouse of 10000 bales capacity
as soon as lumber and workmen can
oe had. $4,000 stock has been sub.
scribed for the purpose of storing
and marketing cotton and other
farm products.
Thomas S. Peoples, former Attor-
ney General of South Carolina, has
tentatively announced his candidacy
for the United States Senate in op-
position to Senator Ellison Durant
Smith. Mr.. Peoples served six years
IS Attorney General and during. the
last year has been connected with the
Judge Advocate Generals office of
the army, with the rank of Major.
The Richland County Board of
Education has compiled new wage
scale for teachers, which it recon-
mends to the county school trustees
for adoption. Substantial increases
all along the line are provided. The
maximum wage recommended is S2,-
800 year for principal or supcrin-
tendent. High School teachers are
set dows for from S1,1OO to $1,000,
according to grade.
The South Carolina Sunday School
Association is holding its annual con-
vention at Grcenville this week.
County Democratic Conventions
were held throughout the State last
Monday. Nearly all endorsed the ad
ministration of President Wilson.
Edgefield County expressed prefer
cnce for Palmer for the Presidential
candidate and Union County named
w. G. McAdoo as its favorite.
Vannis Workman, aged 9, died
Monday as the result of blow on
the abdomen said to have been struck
by negro named Riley. Vannis
Workman was the son of promi-
nent farmer Of Pineland.
st. Matthews has organized a mar
keting association for grading and
selling its cotton. The capital stock
will be $4,000, half of which has
been subscribed. An official grader
will be hired.
st. Paul's Church at Pcndletor he.
celebrated it's first centennial, being
100 years old last week. John c.. CAL
houn was member of this church.
Joe Turner, the negro who last
summer killed two policemen, Blair
and Kitchin, at Greenville, is in Jail
at Lynchburg, Va. He will be brought
TO Grecnville to face trial for his
life.
The city of Bamberg has started to
exterminate the malaria carrying
mosquitoes inthat community. Thir-
ty miles of drainage bitches will be
dug and all known breeding places
will! be drained or oiled. Experts fur
nished by the U. S. Heath Depart
ment will supervise the work
The Greenville Chamber of Com
merce with 1000 members has decid-
ed to take action in regard to the shor-
tage of dwelling houses in that city.
1t is estimated that 400 homes are
needed to care for the surplus popu-
lation. A meeting has been called with
the object of starting gigantic
movement in the erection of homes
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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06
MR.. SHERRELL NOT IN
RACE FOR SHERIFF

Mr.. G. A. Sherrell, of Cheraw,
whose friends have urged him to
make the race for sheriff has vetoed
the request Mr.. Sherrell says that he
has given the matter much
thought and is deeply grateful to the
many friends who have pledged him
their support, but he has decided
firmly and conclusively not to be a
candidate.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06
TORNADO DESTROYS
OKLAHOMA TOWN

The village IF Peggs, Oklahoma,
was wiped out Of existence Sunday
night when tornado swept through
that state. The known dead number
30 and of the $50 injured a numDer
are not expected to recover. One
family of Id lost IL members and
two Of those who escaped death are
badly injured.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06
MISS FUNDERBURG TO
BE MARRIED MAY II

Rev. and Mrs. B. S. Funderburp
have announced the coming wedding
Of their daughter, Miss Mary Eve
lyn, to Mr.. Allen Ernest Smith, on
Tuesday, May II. The ceremony will
be performed at the First Baptist
Church at 1880 =. NJ. Attendance will
be by invitation.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06
MILLER-BRINSON

On Thursday, April 20, Mr.. Henry
H. Miller, of Bennettsville, and Miss
lnez Brinson, of Monck's Corner,
were married by Rev. f. M. Cannon.
The ceremony took place in the office
of Probate Judge NJ. J. Hough.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06

The General Asbestos and Rubber
Company, of North Charleston is the
largest single plant under one roof
in the world. The company manufac-
lures automobile brake lining and
other asbestos materials. The raw
asbestos is imported from all parts
Of the world, but the next largest
matter used being cotton is bought
at home.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06

w. II. Wakefield, M. D., of Char
lotte, will be in Morven at the Drug
Store on Tuesday, May 18th. The
doctor limits his practice to the
treatment of the eye, ear nose
and throat diseases and fitting
glasses. Ask your family physician
about censulting DR.. Wakefield.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06
BIRTHS

TO Thomas johnson, girl, born
April 80, 1920.
To j. Watt Sellers, boy, born
April 27, 1920.
To John R. Davis, girls (named
Dora and Cora) born May l, 1920.
To John r. Jones, girl, born April
II, 1920.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06

For hrst-class repairs on all makes
of cars, see US.
Service Motor Co. (Lucas Old Stand)
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06

The Pee Dee Fair Association, of
Florence, is expending $4,000 on
psw buildings and . rses track.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-06

Make your table look like company
coming with some new silver.
Edgeworth Iewelry Co. Peoples Bank
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Don't ask our competitors If we
have hay. We have car loads of it.
Farmers Mercantile Co,
New-York tribune., 1920-03-07

that the money market is 50 abnor-
mally in favor Of this country, exports
have fallen or. Tho result 10 thar
milk companies do not know what to
do with the large supply Of canned
milk on hand. The price Of It has
fallen below the cost Of production,
with drop in some cases OF 40 much
as six cents q can.
Mr.. Halsey said there was no reason
to prepare condensed and evaporated
milk in quantities as large as before
Fresh milk, therefore, has been divert
ed into bottles. The present price Of
Shefield's Grade A milk Is 10 cents q
quart.
The farmers derive no great benefit
from making butter and cheese, be-
cause there are several million pounds
Of butter in storage and Denmark sent
more than 100000 pounds here which
were bought wholesale for 62 cents
pound.
The price Of butter has come down
lately from two to three cents pound
retail. The market is glutted with
cheese.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-07
One or Two Cent
Milk rice Drop
Scheduled April l
Shrinkage in Exports of
Condensed Product Said
to Promise Reduction
to American Consumers

Owing to the virtual cessation OF
evaporated milk and condensed milk
exports, there is surplus Of fresh
milk hero, and B. s. Halsey. vice-pres-
ident Of the Sheffield Farms Company,
said yesterday that he expected q drop
Of one or two cents in the price OF
Sheffield bottled milk on April !.
Before and during the war large
shipments Of evaporated and con-
densed milk were sent abroad. Now
New-York tribune., 1920-03-07

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FRANKLIN SIMON 6. CO
C41mounce7
WOMEN'S CUSTOM-TAILOREDSU SUITS
READY FOR IMMEDIATE WEARl
f0he Style of c1H1oael Suits, the Worikn,anshinQf
Cu$fonl-Made Suits, the price so Moderate
asto be indicative Of Neither
DEsloNHDAND TAILORED IN OUR OWN FIFTH AVENUE
PRICED AAsK=NoT
MERELY TO SELL A LIMITED NUMBER DEMON
CUSTOM DEPARTMENT
M 1E Fifth Avenue wo<rooms have demonstrated
N N obvious TRUTH but have not seen featured
M9 before-that workmanship workraan~
Ship whether the suit ready~to~wear wait4o-wear
1t OF the preudces of about SUITS that suit
must be delayed be properly ustornnade crow,ina
Of our Fifth Avenue Worrooms that they @ad
ally but surely that prejudice by the exquisite originality
OF their productions Witness the workmanship in limited
number Of custom tailored SUITS
The models being exclusive with Franklin Simon 6 Co. are cor.
beyond peradventure Of doubt They are Fashions
aernost advance the heant Spring. and will be con-
fined department and ndscrminaey copied
Inc workmanship 49, tor the 8reat
Stitched by swift nimble passes of needles that both n
the fabric and comprehend the scheme Of the Design these suit;
nave all the intimate personal yon and characteristics Of
finished custom workmanship that money can buv Thew xb;ht
coetn@ collars small perfechagrg and delcatev
atnuaed sleeves and lines that loyal every lneanent
of the figure. s
OF NAVY BLUE OR BLACK TR1cQTNE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
QA1rChNetas
DR.. MIDYETT TO PREACH
TONTHHT

The old time gospel in the old time
way was preached in Central Bap-
list church yesterday. with Rev. C.
j. Midyett, of Macon, delivering the
two messages. The morning text
was taken from l Tim. 5-8: IF any
provide not for his own, and especial
~ for those of his own kindred, he
hath denied the faith and is worse
than an infidel."
In this message Mr.. Midyett pictur-
cd the Stacker out of and in the
church.. closing with the portrayal of
those who live for others as Jesus
tGaght by precept and example.
The evening message explained the
definition of the church, the What,
the Why and the How of the church.
The large congregations listened in
tently and were greatly impressed
with the force and earnestness of the
speaker. Mr.. Midyett, having to re.
main in Americas today, has consent
ed to preach tonight in Central Bap.
fist church at O'Clock The subject
for this evening will be: 'The Profits
of Proportional to the Investments
in the Sniritual Realm"
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@4Q5IlfFD

brilliant event of November IS at
the First Baptist church, with DR..
Carl W. Minor, pastor of the congre-
cation, officiating.
Miss Minnie Brewer, of Clarksdale,
Miss, has been chosen for her maid
of honor, and the following brides
maids: Mrs. Benjamin Terry Adams,
of Macon; Mrs. William Cave. Miss
Mary Parker, Miss Mary Sheffield,
Mrs. Emory Rylander, Americas. Mrs.
Frank Alcorn, of Atlanta, will be
matron of honor.
Ernest Ramspeck, of Atlanta
brother of the groom, will act as best
man, and the groomsmen will be Hen.
ry Lyons, Morgan Kelly and Edward
McCarty, of Atlanta! W. B. Frazier
OF Chattanooga, Tenn. The ushers will
be John Taylor, John Wheatley, Frank
Stapleton, and Frank Sheffield, al
OF Americas. Little Eula Council and
Helen Sheffield will be flower girls.
A number of social affairs are be-
ing planned for Miss Sheffield before
the wedding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
CHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB
MET FRlLAP AFTERNOON

The Chrysanthemum club met Fri
day afternoon at the Tea Doom with
Mrs. c. E. Dunaway as hostess. A
discussion was held concerning the
place for having the annual flower
show in November and no decision
was reached. Committees were ap-
pointed to confer with various inter
ested friends, and during the week
plans will be completed for the def
mite selection. Those present at the
meeting were Mrs. Ida Doss, Mrs. H.
E. Allen, Mrs. d. R. Andrews, sMrs.
W. H. Bowers, Mrs. H. c. Davis, Mrs.
George Ellis, Mrs. r. c. Fetner, Mrs.
w. A. Joyner,, Mrs. j. H. Poole, Mrs.
H. J. Webb, Mrs. w. C. Wright, Mrs.
Willis Macarthur and Miss Lizzie
Worthy. After the business session,
Mrs. Dunaway served delicious sand
witches followed by an ice course.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
IL BALLOONS LEFT
BIRMINGHAM. ALA.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. a.
Eleven of the balloons entered in the
national elimination race began hel
Saturday afternoon to edetermir
Americas entrants in the interna
tional contest which will start from
the same field October 23
Twenty thousand people surround
ed the field as the giant globules tool
the air, the first off at Asa o'clock
followed by the others at short inter.
walls. Only one of the ballons, 30. 6
was unable to ascend, due to defec
tive netting.
The list of starters and official
time of taking the air is as follows:
No. Warren Rasor. 4:54.
No. 2-Lieutenant Mcintyre, U. S
A.. Asst.
No. 3-Lieute nant Burt, U. S. N.
500.
No. 4-Lieutenant Thompson, U
S. A., $500
No. 5-A. l.. Stevens, SIT.
No. Ralph Epson, SPA
No. 81. S. McKibben. 5:29.
No. 9-Bernard Won Hoffman
5:34. -
No. 10-H. E. Honeywell, 5:27.
No. 11-R. F. Donaldson, 5 IA.
No. 12-Lieutenant Raffe Emer-
son. u S. NJ, sac.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
CELEBRATES TENTH
BIRTHDAY FRIDAY

Miss Edythe Carney Logan was hos
tess Friday afternoon to a number of
her little friends at her home on
Brooklyn Heights, the occasion being
the celebration of her tenth birth
day. Bright fall flowers were used
throughout the living rooms, and the
porch held growing ferns in pots. The
dining room was ornamented with
vases of zinnias, in pink and rose, to
correspond with the pink and white
color scheme of the table. The CEN
trail figures of the dining table was
a large birthday cake, from which
cleaned ten tapers of pink. A Ores
den pot held a pink geranium at each
end of the table, and the little peo-
pie were served ice cream and cake
at the conclusion of the games.
Those present were Nell Bruce,
Helen Bruce, Pauline Bruce, Ida
Jones, Frances Jones, Louise Jones,
J. C. Logan, and the hostess. Many
pretty gifts were presented the hos
tess from her many friends, both
present and absent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
MEETING OF THE
MUSIC STUDY CLUB.

Mrs. Will Dudley, president 5f the
Music Study club, has called meet
ing OF the executive board at her
home on Tuesday morning at 1880
O'Clock. At this meeting the bust
ness which has come up during the
summer vacation period will be dis
cusscd, and the various committees
assigned their tasks for the con7ir q
year. Tae Ccf'cers elected al the
last meeting of the club in June were
Mrs. Dudley, president; Miss Helen
Argo, vice-president; Mrs. H. NJ. Sell
ers, treasurer, and Mrs. Henry B.
Mashburn, secretary.
Mrs. j. W. Harris, Jr., has been
selected to represent the program
committee, and will act in the ca
paclty of chairman, being ably as
sisted in her work by Mrs. F. L. Cato
and Miss Martha Wheatley. Mrs.
Walter Rylander will serve as chair
man of the membership committee,
and associated with her will be Mrs.
Frank Sheffield and Mrs. Crawford
Wheatley.
Mrs. S. H. Mckee, who is promi-
nent in state club work, and who
has devoted so much attention to
constitutions and bylaws, will handle
thisN department. With her will be
Mrs. H. B. Mashburn and Mrs. Char
les U. Rogers.
The press committee will be headed
by Mrs. Richard c. Moran as chair
man, assisted by Mrs. Wilbur Smith
and Mrs. Stephen Pace.
Other committees will be appointed
later as the necessity arises.
The club plans to have at least one
open meeting throughout the club
season to be held at the Community
Club house. The committees are
working out plans for the pleasure
of music lovers in the city.
The programs this year will be un-
usually lovely, pursuing the same cor
relative course as last year. One
change will be made, and this to de-
vote two meetings to one program.
Painters, musicians and poets will be
studied correlatively, and many new
points will be brought out at each
meeting. At the first meeting of the
subject undertaken, the songs and a
piano selection will be studied and
worked out At the next meeting a
symphony by great composer will
be the surface
The Music Study club means much
to Americas because of it's farTeach-
ing effects. Not every person in
Americas is situated so that attend
ance upon grand opera in Atlanta is
convenient, but the Music Study club
programs bring all the great operats
within reach of every resident. 1t
is not meant that every person may
take an active part in the duties of
town, but all may sit quietly by
and listen to the harmonies of great
music writers, and these are the only
ones the club spor sors.
A number of new names have been
added to the membership list during
the summer months, and a new en-
thusiasm is felt by the old members
in the betterment of the work for
this year.
In the morning the constitution
and bylaws committee will meet at
10 o'clock, and this business will be
disposed of before the regular bust
ness session begins at 1890.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
WEEK OF PAYER FOR
STATE MISSIONS

Every afternoon during this week
the members of the societies of First
Baptist church will meet at the
church at four o'clock for service
the purpose of which is to devote an
hour to prayer for the missions of
the state. A different leader will be
chosen for these services, and a num-
Der of interesting readings will be
given. Every member is urged to be
present, and much benefit is expected
to result from this series of servicse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
MRS. FISHERS CLASS
TO ENTERTAIN THURSDAY.

Tuesday afternoon iron. 70 8
the members of Mrs. Guyton Fish
er's Sunday school class will enter
tain in specific compliment to Mrs.
j. E. Johnson, member of the class,
who leaves for her new home in Lake
land, Fla, at an early date. The
new members and the new teachers
who have joined the class recently
will also share honors with Mrs. John
son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
Mr.. AND MRS. STACKHOUSE
IN NODTH CAROLINA

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stackhouse,
Jr.. have come to America from
France, where their wedding was sol
emnized in August, and the bride is
spending a few days with Mrs. r. P.
Stackhouse at the family summer
home at Saluda N c., the groom hav-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27
Poison Biscuit Cook
Is Hidden For Safety

GREENVILLE, Ala, Sept. 81
Texanna McChonico, the negro cool
employed by local hotel when "a
persons were poisoned by eating bis
cults said to have contained arsenic
was spirited from here early today
for safe keeping when the sheriff re.
ceived rumors of mob violence.
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ing returned Saturday. The two la
dies will reach Americas late this
week.
Mrs. Stackhouse was Mile. Antoin-
cite Constance Potter, of LIE Mans,
France, and is the daughter of Pro-
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as well as several other languages
She is already delighted with the
cOrdiality of the Agmerican people
and feels that she will be very happy
in her new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stackhouse will make
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27

fessor Constant D. otter, of the IN
iversity of LIE Mans. Before the war
he was professor of French at the
University of Moscow, Russia. She is
charming young woman of rare at
tainments, speaking English fluently
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27

their home in this city, where he has
charge of extensive farming opera
tons.
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STATE OF GEORGIA,
Snnfpr CnI1ntu

ouHItT county.
Before me came Crawford Wheat
ley president of Commercial CITY
Bank. who being duly sworn, saws
that the above and foregoing state
ment is true condition of said bank.
as shown bv the books of file in said
bank.
CRAWFORD WHEATLEY.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this 9th day of September, 1920.
LOTTIE E. LIVINGSTON,
N. P, Sumter Co., Ga.
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MISS SHEFFIELD'S
WEDDING PLANS

Miss Sara Sheffield is now in At
lanta, where she is visiting friends
for week. Her wedding will be
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-27

J. S. Pierson of Macon spent few
hours in Americas today on business.