The Taylor County Herald

Volume ___, Number __    Perry, Florida, Friday November 15, 1918

Note: the front page of this addition has not been found.

Death of John A. Hamilton at Pleasant Grove

This community was greatly shocked to learn of the death of John A. Hamilton, which occurred at his home last Saturday morning at two o’clock after a severe attack of influenza, which developed into pneumonia. The deceased suffered for a little more than three weeks. Besides a host of friends he leaves to mourn his death, his Mother, four children, Mrs. Bessie Morgan, two little sons, Walter and Travis, and a little daughter Agnes. Also three brothers J. Allen Hamilton of this section, Edd and Sam Hamilton of south Florida. He lost his devoted wife about seven years ago.

The body was laid to rest in the old Fellowship cemetery Sunday afternoon about two o’clock, his near relatives, except his mother, being present at the burial.

The deceased was a man of splendid habits and generous hearted, who was always ready to help the needy. He will be greatly missed all over the county by his many friends and they have our entire sympathy.

To All Interested in Farm Work

         There will be another attempt to organize a Farm Loan Association at Perry on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23rd, at 2:30. The meeting will be held in the County Judge’s office. Let all who are interested come. If we don’t get Government loans on our farms it is our own fault, because there don’t enough of us try.

Respectfully, W. T. Cash

Fresh oysters – any amount you wish to take home with you. Eldorado Café.

A Ford Touring car for sale at a bargain. – L. B. Clark

Local and Personal

Dr. A. B. McRae is here this week from Palatka looking after his varied business interests.

Mrs. J. H. Rowell  left Wednesday for Grand Ridge where she will visit for a week or ten days with friends and relatives.

Mrs. W. T. Cash and children are spending a few days this week with relatives and friends in Shady Grove.

John Albritton and Mrs. P. G. Ethington, from near Simmons, were married Tuesday by Rev. J. M. Hendry, at the home of the bride.

W. L. Henderson and Mrs. Julia Tuten, of Ebb, were married Sunday afternoon in this city, Judge Culpepper officiating. Mr. Henderson is one of the leading business men of his section and the bride is one of the popular ladies of that section. Both have many friends who are showering them with best wishes.

S. O. Hudson, of the Blue Front Grocery, went down to Tampa and other

south Florida cities Tuesday to spend several days on business. He is

expected home Saturday.

The many Perry friends of Edward Whiddon will regret to learn that he

was injured in battle while fighting on the western front in France

recently. His injuries were reported to his relatives here as not being

serious and his friends trust he will soon be all right again.

H. S. Hodges, who lives on Dixie Highway near Athena, was in the city

Wednesday with a fine load of oranges, which were as pretty and of as

fine flavor as we have seen this season. Mr. Hodges left home with a

thousand oranges to go to Greenville on a visit to his sister and then on

to Moultrie, Ga., to visit other relatives and intended taking the load of

oranges through with him, but the last seen of him he was selling the

delicious fruit so fast that we have doubts that he was able to get out of

the city with enough worth mentioning.

Fenholloway News

W. C. Watson was a Fenholloway visitor Tuesday afternoon from his

place a few miles north of here shopping and to greet friends.

Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Parker and children, who live a few miles north of

here, spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. G. C. Jackson, who live a short

distance from here. They returned to their home late in the afternoon,

reporting a fine visit.

Mrs. P. A. Rowell left Sunday morning for Live Oak, for a visit to her son

Dr. B. S. Rowell and family. She had been here on an extended visit with

her sister, Mrs. J. M. Wilder.

Miss Montie Carlton, who lives across the river, spent Tuesday afternoon

with Miss Deb Kirby.

Rev. H. R. Gumby left Monday morning for his home near Wilcox, in

Alachua county, after filling his regular appointment at the Wesleyan

Methodist church Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. This was

his last visit here this conference year as he leaves for the annual

conference which convenes in Brunswick, Ga., Monday night, November

18th.

W. H. Corbett was a Perry visitor Saturday Morning shopping and to

greet friends. He returned home late in the afternoon with a Buick car,

much to the pleasure of his family.

Davis Walker, who lives on the Dixie Highway, below the river, attended

Church services here Sunday night.

Mrs. H. C. Welch was a Fenholloway visitor Monday morning from her

place a few miles north of here shopping an to see the sights.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Townsend have purchased a home here moving 

from  their former home in Live Oak Monday. We extend them a hearty

welcome.

Our school opened Monday morning after being closed for two weeks on

account of the influenza. Mrs. Ida Robinette, principal arrived Sunday

night, Miss Buby Hendry not arriving until Tuesday morning.

Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Walker, of Perry, motored over to the Springs Sunday

afternoon to partake of our famous water ans see the sights in the country.

Pleasant Grove News

The people around here are very busy at present grinding cane.

J. H. Tedder was in Sirmans Saturday morning on business.

T. L. Goodman and John Mazingo of Sirmans were in our section Monday afternoon and called by G. C. Lewis’ on business.

S. W. Tedder and sister, Annie Belle attended the cane grinding at Willie Sheffield’s last Thursday night and spent the night there.

Andrew Reams and Russell Aman of Red Oak section was in our section Sunday.

Mrs. G. C. Lewis and little daughter Mabel, spent the day Sunday with Mrs. C. T. Lewis.

Miss Amanda C. Wainwrite called on Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lewis last Sunday.

Mrs. Sallie Tedder, and daughters, Dosia and Annie Belle, attended the cane grinding at G. C. Lewis’ last Monday afternoon and report a nice time.

Johnnie Campbell and wife of Sirmans passed through our section Sunday morning.

Samuel Tedder and sister Annie Belle, were in Perry last Friday on business.

J. J. Tedder was milling and shopping in Shady Grove Saturday.

Dr. Hamrick of Sirmans passed through our section Monday morning.