Famous Speaker Secured For Quarterly Meeting
The Americas and Sumter County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first quarterly meeting Friday night, April 25, in the Windsor hotel main dining room. Calvin B. Brown has accepted to deliver the principal address titled Your Part in the Nation's Work. Secretary Henry P. Everett notes Brown is secretary of the organization service bureau of the U S Chamber of Commerce and a speaker of rare qualifications. The gathering will begin promptly at 6 o'clock to avoid conflicts with revival services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Americas
Sumter County
Americas
Windsor Hotel
Mr. Brown
Everett
Brown
Fire destroys Holman feed and stock stables at Pelham
A Sunday early fire in Pelham wiped out the feed and stock stables of J. D. Holman & Brothers, causing about 8000 dollars in losses. Insurance covers 5000, with nineteen horses and mules burned. Holman & Brothers, noted mule dealers, operate sales stables in Americus, Albany, and Dothan Alabama, in addition to Pelham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelham
J. D. Holman &Brothers
J.D. Holmar & Brothers
Americus
Albany
Dothan
Ala
Georgia
Knutson and Hull Indicted by Virginia Grand Jury
Washington April 21 Rep Harold Knutson of Minnesota and Ledoy Hull of Washington were indicted today by the Arlington county Virginia grand jury after being arrested on serious charges on a Virginia road recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold Knutson
Minesota
Ledoy Hull
Virginia
Arlington County Virginia
Fugitive banker caught in Florida arrest ends case
Washington April 21 former cashier W B Todd of City National Bank Hackensack N J was arrested Saturday in Jacksonville Florida charged with violating federal banking laws the Department of Justice announced Saturday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. B. Todd
City National Bank of
Ford Won’t Appear for Senate Muscle Shoals Bid
Washington April 21 Henry Ford informed the senate agricultural committee that he cannot appear in person to explain his Muscle Shoals bid. His general secretary sent a letter naming W B Mayo Ford’s chief engineer to testify in his place. Mayo’s date of appearance is not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Ford
Senate Agricultural Committee
Ford
W. B. Mayo
Mayo
Experiment to test chemical at Muscle Shoals plant
A. B. Hooker told the senate agriculture committee that experiments in making a chemical to destroy the black wheat rust insect will be conducted at the Muscle Shoals plant if his bid is accepted. He also said plans include large scale production of parachelor benjel an insecticide for the peach borer and calcium arsegate used against the cotton boll weevil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Hooker
A. B. Hooker
Senate Agriculture Committee
Parachelor Benjel
White explains bid by his firm in Muscle Shoals proposal
Washington April 21 J G White of Hooker White and Atterbury testified before the committee that he represents no interests beyond three individuals in the bid to operate Muscle Shoals He described his and associates’ qualifications for an efficient project if accepted and said no plan to give up permanently controlled interest though others might join later He favored government provisions for continued government involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. G. White
Hooker, White and Atterbury
Muscle Shoals
Itenson All Knights Meet Urges Members To Attend
A notice from Wipble Marshall and E Cc J E Kiker calls all Americas Masons to attend a Monday April meeting. The session will cover matters of vital importance to the order and emphasizes the need for full participation by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itenson
ALL Knights
Wipble Marshall
Kiker
Recorter
Italian tragedienne Sleanore Duse dies in Pittsburg
Sleanore Duse, renowned Italian tragedienne, arrived in Pittsburg three weeks ago on a farewell U S tour and died early today in a hotel room. Death caused by influenza and related complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sleanore Duse
United States
Georgia Captain undergoes appendicitis operation
Athens April 21 John Fletcher captain of the 1924 University of Georgia football team underwent an appendicitis operation last night. His condition today is listed as entirely satisfactory. He is the third athlete operated on for appendicitis since the close of the last football season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
John Fletcher
University of Georgia
Banks to Close During Services in Americus Revival Week
Joe M. Bryan, cashier of the Empire Bank of Americus, announced that Americus banks will close during the morning hour from 11 to 12 o'clock this week while a simultaneous evangelistic campaign continues. One employee will remain in each bank to safeguard the building and no business will be transacted during the closed hour to allow all bank staff to attend revival services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe M. Bryan
Empire Bank of Americus
Americus
Mr. Bryan
Chopping Cotton Near Montezuma
Montezuma April 21. Cotton is being chopped on the plantation of A. T. McKenzie near here. McKenzie won the first bale in Macon county last year and appears likely to repeat. The early variety may help dodge boll weevil damage this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
A. T. McKenzie
Billy Barnhart Sold to South Atlantic Team
Billy Barnhart a popular Ameri cas ball player who starred on the Playground diamond last season and began this season in a Wi uniform has been sold to a South Atlantic team. He has not reported to Macon, spending a brief vacation in Americas with his wife, Mrs Barnhart, visiting her mother on Fortress street. He is being welcomed by friends while salary differences delaying his Macon debut are adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Barnhart
Americas
South Atlantic
Billy
Macon
Herrick Denounces Washington Society in Enid Address
Enid Oklahoma April 21 Manuel Herrick former congressman and self styled aerial daredevil spoke out on Washington politics defending his single term, denouncing graft and corruption while recounting his capital adventures He claimed 75 congressmen were implicated in a raid at a notorious resort and said he faced harassment for opposing predatory interests He described a breach of promise suit and denied chasing actresses noting a $40000 bribe refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Manuel Herrick
Americus
Washington
Congress
Herrick
Milton
Sodom
Gomorrah
Senate
House
Congress Member Herrick Flew by Plane to Washington
Manuel Herrick long listed in Americus circles bought airplanes at Souther Field auction. A dispute with his mechanic led to criminal charges in Alabama, countered by Herrick, and the matter was settled. He then flew to Washington, becoming the first congressman to attend a session by air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Herrick
Americus
Congress
Souther Field
Herrick
Alabama
Washington
The Sun's Path Among the Stars Known as the Ecliptic
The sun travels along the ecliptic yearly through the zodiac, marking its apparent path as viewed from Earth. This celestial route defines the Sun's position relative to the constellations and shapes seasonal changes in the sky.
Health authorities announce plan for control of malaria
Sumter county health board partners with local druggists to sell quinine at wholesale cost under Dr J W Chambliss chairmanship. Malaria treatment offered under a special label. Of 100 houses inspected eighty six percent sanitary, a hopeful start after six months without inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Cooney and wife captured in Florida return to New York
Edward Cooney and Celia Cooney were arrested in Jacksonville and prepared for transfer to New York detectives. The married pair, labeled as two of the era’s most notorious bandits, reportedly confessed to a string of robberies, with Celia identified as the bobbed hair bandit. The couple waived expedition papers and await transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonvelle
Fla
New York
United States
Edward Cooney
Celia Cooney
Jacksonville
Aryl
Gray
Louisiana waiter found to be leper
In Carrville Louisiana a restaurant in a small North Louisiana town was ordered to test customers for leprosy after waiter Lewis Murray, labeled a leper, had served meals for five years. Dr. Oscar Dowling, president of the State Board of Health, said examinations are precautionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrville
Louisiana
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
Lewis Murray
Dowling
Board of Health Office
Camilla Credit Unit Organized in Georgia
In Camilla on April 21 a sub unit of the Georgia Agricultural Credit Corporation was organized to handle farmer loan applications promptly. Rediscounts are arranged up to $10,000 and will be increased as demand requires, officials stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla
Georgia Agricultural Credit Corporation
District Dentists Convene in Savannah June 10 11
The First District Dental Society plans its third annual convention in Savannah on June 10 and 11. Delegates from across the state will attend clinics and paper readings. Entertainment includes a fishing trip and a boat ride, with programs and papers to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Firs District Dental Society
Marie Corelli Dies Noted Novelist of Stratford
Marie Corelli, famed novelist, died at her Stratford on Avon home from heart trouble after weeks of illness. The death shocked attending physicians, relatives, and friends despite belief the crisis had passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford - ON - Avon
England
Americus Students Win Firsts at Montezuma Meeting
In the Third District High School contests at Montezuma Cordele High School led in points winning the literary banner and most events. Fitzgerald took first in athletics with 21 points Americus followed with 17. Daw son High School superintendent Monts was elected president for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Cordele
Cordele High School
Htis
Fitzgerald
Americus
Monts
Dawson High School
Americas
Frances Castile
WETS GET CHANCE BEFORE JUDICIARY
Proposals to modify federal prohibition laws were presented to the house judiciary committee in Washington as hearings opened on allowing the manufacture and sale of 2.75 per cent beer. Sixty representatives have introduced bills, with proponents expected to secure the first half of the week before opponents led by Wayne Wheeler, anti saloon league counsel, testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
House
Wayne Wheeler
Anti-Saloors League
Three Killed and Two Hurt in Auto Crash
Chicago report says three persons died and two were seriously injured when a Baltimore and Ohio engine rolled from a round house and struck an automobile over a mile away. The dead are Otto Bowlmark, his wife Olga, and son Irving. Injured: William Lindberg and wife Anna, cousins Hilda Bowlmark and others escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio
Otto Bowlmark
Olga
Irving
William Lindberg
Anna
Correlia Avenue
Hilda Bowlmark
Work Begun On New Little River Bridge
Work on the new bridge over Little River between Cook and Brooks counties has begun. The Cook county side road to the bridge is being straightened and the existing sharp curve will be eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Little River
Cook
Brooks Counties
Cook County
Great Attendance Marks Opening Revival Cities
Dr Sledge and visiting ministers were to arrive as six churches reported record crowds at open ing revival services. Special correspondent notes the largest in years attendance and strong interest at both services across the participating congregations led by First Baptist with Dr W H Sledge preaching to two large gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sledge
Freeman
Americas
W. H. Sledge
First Baptist Church
Fire destroys Pichon stock yard in Richmond
Richmond Va April 21 Charles Bernicchi 30 a stable hand burned to death and 165 horses and mules roasted in a fire that destroyed the Southern stock yards here. Loss about 300000 with insurance unknown. The blaze was spotted early today and the Richmond fire department fought the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Charles Bernicchi
Richmond Fire Department
Wheeler charges delayed as witnesses fail to arrive
Washington April 24 Be cause of the failure of witnesses to arrive from Montana further investigation of charges against Senator Wheeler was deferred today by the special senate committee conducting the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montana
Wheeler
Senate
Veteran Macon Officer Believed to Be Dying
Henry Smallwood, 62, a Macon policeman for 31 years, was reported in dying condition at his brother John Smallwood’s home after a paralytic stroke last Friday. Retired about five years ago, he was a pioneer citizen with a wide circle of friends. Chief Martin Thompson praised his excellent service. Henry is brother to another veteran officer John Smallwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Henry Smallwood
John Smallwood
Clinton Street
Smallwood
Martin Thompson
John Smallwwood
Supreme Court upholds Minter murder sentence in Georgia
Atlanta April 21 The State Supreme Court denied J W Minter's appeal for a new trial sealing his doom to hang for the murder of his son in law Millard Trouton The court also affirmed life terms for Grady Minter and Floyd Weldon in the same case Attorneys for Minter planned further appeal to the governor as a last resort and the ruling ends the direct appeal path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. W. Minter
Newnan
Millard Trouton
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Minter
Grady
Floyd Weldon
Trouton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commerce Chamber
Colwwn
Windsor
Colvin
Peleape
Bis
Knutson and
Hull PE
Florida
Will
W. BR. Mayo
Ford Interests
Shoals
White
NHIFE
Billy’ Barnhart
Weshington Society
Oklahoma
Asalaria
Cooney and Wife
Havd
Gotham
Camilla Credit Unit
Marie Corelli
Miss Castleberry
Adkins, Hooks, Dudley
Thayer
Tye Garner
Dawson Sch
Little River Bridge
Ieire Pee
Pichon Stock Yard
Yare
Lta
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!