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10 Apr 1908
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Americus Times Recorder in Americus, Georgia
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
Americus leads Georgia in agricultural school progress
The Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School at Americus is cited as the standout example in the state, with strong attendance, worker-like discipline, and growing industrial work visible around the campus. Fifty to eighty pupils respond to roll, and volunteers stay on to help farm work during vacations. Upcoming commencement may include Rev. I P Tison delivering the sermon, as preparations proceed amid mumps cases among students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Barnesville
Americus
Alabama
Collum
Americas
Times-Recorder
Collum ‘Wald
I. P. Tison
Millen
Feagin and Wilson vie for Sumter sheriff post
Old Sumter native W H Feagin known as Bill Feagin faces rival Jarrett J Wilson for Sumter County sheriff. Feagin, 51, brings 22 years on Americas police force plus five years as chief. Wilson, born 1855 in Putnam County, has farm, sawmill, merchant background and legislative service. Both men are long established locals with deep community ties and church involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Feagin
Bill Feagin
Georgia
Sumter
bin Feagin
William H. Feagin
Williams
Americus
W. E. Mitchell
Sumter City
Eugenia Cameron
Georgi
Feag
Americas
Feng
Jarrett J. Wilson
Sumter County
Putnam County
W. A. Wilson
Sallie Jarrett
Jarrett
Wilson
Farlow Masonic College
Rylander Academy
Pryor
Shepard G. Pryor
Methodist Church
Mount Zion
Uint
Loss Suffered in Cotton Holdings Exceeds 3000 Bales
Amid a market with prices falling, a Sumter County farmer faced a loss on 200 bales offered yesterday as merchants, factors, and warehouses in Georgia hold more than three thousand bales awaiting movement. The sluggish demand and low prices reflect a broader downturn across the cotton trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Georgia
Plate Gift Attracts Free Goods From Local Store
Plate, cup and saucer gifts offered by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co represented in Americus by Nina Williams. Beginning Saturday, one plate, cup and saucer of fine china will be given with purchases. Call at the store for details and gifts. Local note from Chicago News included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Great, Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Americus
Ohe
Nina Wiliams
Camp Sumter 642 Officers Re-elected In Veteran Meeting
Camp Sumter 642 United Confederate Veterans held a Tuesday session with full attendance for the annual election of officers. The entire corps was reelected for another term as membership rises past two hundred despite two dozen comrades passing in two years. The group notes enduring Confederate era passion and Southern rights advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Sumter
United Confederate Veterans
King Can Hardly Survive After Runaway Injury
Report from Preston hospital bedside says Mr By A King is in critical condition after a runaway accident. Dr B T Wise of Plains fears pneumonia and multiple injuries from a tree impact, with a 24 hour survival prospect noted by attending staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
A. King
Preston
B. T. Wise
Plains
Ane
Court in Session This Week at Preston Webster County
Superior Court for Webster county sits in Preston with Judge Z A Littlejohn presiding. Attendees include Americas attorneys, witnesses, and parties from Webster and neighboring counties. Yesterday and Monday heard cases: Harrold v American Bonding Co., judgment $5,000. Harrold v Beachman, possession awarded to defendant. Vann v Johnson and Skip 1, damages for assault. Grand Jury presentments to be read Friday. jail inspection by Grand Jury foreman Kagley. Meals at Bell House praised, run under Mrs Bell supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Webster County
Preston
Z. A. Littlejohn
Webster
Contiguous Counties
Frank Hooper
Solomon J. Harrold
Ethel
Caruthers
Rry Vann
W. A. Johnson
Peasant
Georgia
Iy Ada Whaley
W. P. Jowers
J. W. Wooten
R. B. Roberts
L. J. Johnson
Jacob Daniel
Kagley
Bell House
Spirited Debate at Sumter City in School House
A spirited debate was held at the Sumter school house Friday evening with large attendance. The question asked Was it right to drive the Indians back. On the affirmative were Ruth Webb John McDonald and Prof. J Price. the jury of ten judges returned a verdict for the negative. The event accompanied social chatter as locals noted political interest in Governor race and Mr Joseph M Brown support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reo Aaron GA
Ee Bapyreedd
Amer
Abgia -Markette
Macon
Mon
Ry M. Ansley
Amvericus
Sano
Od Place
Carlton
Fred Markette
J.T. Price
Americus Ays
Bernard Desker
Sumter
Ruth Webb
John McDonald
J. Price
Ee James H. i
Joseph M. Brown
C. A. Grant
R. H. Jennings
Webster County Favors Smith in Courthouse Row
Large Webster County court attendance as farmers and local peers discuss gubernatorial matters and social ties. The crowd anticipates outcomes for candidates, with locals weighing connections and county traditions in a tense political moment.
People and City Life Hidden in Letters
A fragmented OCR note hints at everyday urban life in Chicago with brief references to people, work, and social scenes. The readable bits suggest ordinary activities and community rhythms without a clear single event.
Mrs Elizabeth H Martin Praises Peruna Remedy
An elderly Chicago resident, Elizabeth H Martin of Bowen Avenue, extols Peruna as a blessing for years. She describes relief from nasal catarrh and headaches after using Peruna, noting she also recommends Peruna tablets containing the same medicinal ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth H. Martin
Bowen Avenue
Chicago
Til
Garfield Circle
Americus Compress Co. rebuilding after costly fire
Workmen bustle at the site of the old Americus cotton compress. The new plant will be almost double the size, ready by August to handle about 75 000 bales a year. Lumber shipments arrive for a mammoth shed and expansive platforms, with increased force as more materials arrive. Insurance details are not yet clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Americus Compress Co
Oldepress
Union Farmers in Americus hold meeting at city hall
A Union meeting for farmers in Americus was held at the city hall this morning. President J led the session, with discussion focused on cooperative efforts and crop support programs. Members from the surrounding area attended to hear proposals and plan future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers OF Union
Americus
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