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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
6
Mrs. J. Graham died this morning at her Plains home after a long illness. Survived by husband and seven children, two sons and five daughters. Funeral held at the local church at three this afternoon conducted by W. W. Arnold. Interment at Lemon Cemetery two miles west of Plains.
Mr E A Nisbet of Americus is invited to deliver the Memorial Day address on April 26. Nisbet is described as an eloquent and interesting speaker who will charm his audience, as he always does. The Chicago News notes that indignation is a bitter pill to swallow.
Reports from South Georgia and Americus officials indicate Joe Brown is strengthening toward the governorship. A Columbus observer cites overwhelming Brown support among travelers and Atlantans, contrasting with Hoke Smith. If sentiment holds, Brown may win Georgia's next governorship.
Col W A Dodson returned from Washington where he met with Congressman E B Lewis about increasing the federal building appropriation for Americus. Lewis said an additional grant is assured in the pending appropriation bill, with Americus seeking 50 000 added to remaining first appropriation. Plans pause until the total sum is known. site on Lamar Street facing the artesian well has been purchased.
Ellaville March 28 Special results from the county primary show W. D. Murray 206 votes and Morgan E. Collum 172 for senator. For representative C. R. McCrory 192, J. T. Royal 54, RM. Rainey 88. McCrory wins by 98. P. E. Taylor re elected ordinary and county officials Barrow Lumpkin Holoway Reid Dunn, Holatead, Teal, Dykes, Royal, Tondee, Bryant, Harper. No further context provided.
In Schley County's Friday primary, W. D. Murray won the senatorial race by 34 votes over Morgan Collum, securing the Thirteenth district seat. Charles R. McCrory will represent Schley in the next Assembly, defeating Rainey and Royal. Lee County voters favored John P. Callaway in the Eleventh district race. C. H. Beazley won the House seat. Sheriff Smith and other county officers were re-elected.
A brief advertorial letter to W C Carter touts Devoe paint claiming it uses fewer gallons per job than competitors. It urges payment only if the claim holds and notes Americus Construction Co. as a seller.
The Americus Manufacturing and Improvement Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the Windsor Hotel with President Crawford Wheatley presiding. Officers and directors were elected, including R. E. McNulty as Secretary and Treasurer and Dr. E. T. Mathis as Vice President. A directors’ meeting followed to set the ensuing year’s leadership.
In Americus, prohibition drinks are sold in many brands under differing labels. A full barrel was bottled into pint containers and labeled differently to appeal to three classes of customers. The liquid was identical, raising questions about labeling and quality under the law.
A wry Chicago News quip notes a man would rather attend a funeral than his own wedding, and a New York President joke about a girl's ease to kiss if she won t let you. The brief item captures topical humor and editorial voice.
On a Central Railway farm one mile north of the city, Elton J. Parker plans to plant 100 acres of canteloupes. The land is ploughed and fertilized and planting may begin today if weather cooperates. Rocky Fords will be the sole variety grown for eating and shipping.
Mr Parker pursues a business venture, predicting good returns as he plans to plant five carloads now with hundreds more acres near Americus dedicated next year to the valuable money crop. Foley's Orino Laxative is promoted as a mild, pleasant option for women and children, preferable to harsher purgatives and sold by all druggists.
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