Sumter County Chooses Smith In Presidential Primary
Senator Hoke Smith carried Sumter County by 29 points in the presidential preference primary. A total of 1,077 ballots were cast with results Smith 610, Palmer 571, Watson 96. The county executive committee announced delegates and alternates to the Macon convention for May 18 and directed secretary Arthur to seek funds from the Smith and Palmer clubs to cover primary expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Sumy
Ter
Tursiay
Fred B. Arthur
Smith
Palmer
Watson
Eaen
W. T. Lane
R. Logan
Alton Cogdell
A. F. Hodges
W. T. McMath
E. C. Webb
John T. Methvin
Floyd P, Jones
T. G. Hudson
W.A. Chappell
Geo. Israel, Jr
W._B. Johnson
G. C. Thomas
E. E. Summerford
Dan Chappell
W. P. Wallis
Arthur
Pon the
Smith Palmer Clubs
Sumter County
Rat Snap Advertisement Claims Fast Rodent Kill
Rat Snap promises quick elimination of rats and mice with no odor or appealing other pets. The ad touts cake form pieces, multiple sizes, and safety for cats and dogs, sold by local merchants Nathan Murray Druggist Shefield Hardware Sparks Grocery. It also mentions assorted local business listings and services with minor garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Murray
Sheffield Hardware Co
Sparks Grocery Co
Ralph Watkins
Iday
Druggis
Desirable Lot Clearances From Fine Stock Sales
Daily clearances offer vast merchandise from fresh stock with new lots arriving and incomplete ranges. Friday and Saturday specials include men and youth underwear, socks, silk stockings, undergarments, midges, and women’s blouses and waists, with prices from 39c to 4.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nainsook Union
Burson
Local social notes and county visitors in Americus
A long list of names visits and neighbors around Americus including Mrs J R Kennington, Col Homer Oxford, Clyde Brantley, and Miss Elizabeth Ferguson. Townsfolk attend events, shop, and host callers while surrounding counties send relatives and friends to Americus for social and familial gatherings. Also notes a March surge of new oil counties and a RAT-SNAP ad touting rodent control.
Planks Blood Medicine Offered For Flu Recovery
An old advertisement touts Plank's Blood Medicine as a cure for influenza and lingering symptoms. It promises a money back offer if one bottle does not prove beneficial, and claims the remedy cleanses and regulates the liver stomach bowels and kidneys to restore health. Nathan Murray Druggist stocks the product and other reputable drug stores carry it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plank
Nathan Murray
Jand
Ady
Meat Prices Hike By Dealers Across Markets
Dealers raise meat prices amid rising costs, with beef and other cuts adjusted. An official from the local meat trade confirms the measure, noting the increase reflects higher procurement costs and the need to cover expenses. Prices vary by cut, with some premium selections seeing larger adjustments.
Local Residents Share Visits and Travel News
Mrs Mollie Smith of this county and sister Mrs Suit of Bugiehvil visited at 32 W Vedus with Mr L Stubbs and daughter Laura, and Mrs R l Tedno of Cute. Mrs Rebecca Threlkeld returns from a brief visit. Bellamy Codd hosted by Mr and Mrs T A Coljoey. Miss Lille Bellé Lee and Miss Doris Arrington attended a Fitzgerald meet. Families and friends traveled to Columbus and Americas for visits and events this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Smith
I. Jones
Mrs. Suit
Bugiehvil
Thutedus
W. Vedus
L. Stubbs
Laura Stubbs
Missuru Strange
Albany
Lille Bellé Lee
Doris Arrington
Fitzgerald
Roy
C. E. Cook
J. A. Cook
W. O. Davis
Henrietta
Local Notables Depart For Kelly Field And Macon Visits
A string of local movements and social visits unfolds as Southerfield, an aviator, transfers to Kelly Field for duty. Miss Dorothy Collins heads to Macon to spend time with her sister Miss Thelma Collins. Several residents, including Clarke Williamson and Mrs. De Jordan, visit Americus on various affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Field
Davis
Rebaces
Americus
Parl Fen
Charehywell
Uient
Southerfield
Dorothy Collins
Macon
Thelma Collins
Wesleyan College
W. J. Sears
Americas
T. A. Collins
Mavon
T. B.A
Clarke Williamson
de. J. Ro Jordan
IL. F. Tixon
C. Collins
Puena Vista
Lester Lightner
Ideal
J. S. Shiner
Lowise Collins
A. A. Arrington
H. J.aita
Hattie Arrington
Henry B. Arrington
Lois Threlkeld
State Normal College At
Athens
Community Notes From Andersonville Courting Local News
Miss Georgia Mae Weaver spent weekend with grandparents in Andersonville. Residents visited family in Oglethorpe and Americus. Several locals hosted guests from Atlanta Macon Ellaville and Key Ala. The town hosted chautauqua activities and a large social at Mrs Emma Williams home. Parishioners and townspeople attended gatherings and daily errands across nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Georgia Mae Weaver
J. A. Davidson
P. C. Easterlin
Oglethorpe
Bessie Green
Atlanta
C. A. Johnson
Mabel Clapton
J. B. Aycock
Americus
Harold and
Douglas Montez Justice
LaCrosse
Hoyt Brown
Macon
Rouse
Bell
G. B
Gwynes
C. L. Dykes
Ellaville
George Dykes
Maggie Callin
Key
Ala
J. W. Williams
Kirs. Royals
Killibrew
Dyess
Miss Williamson
C. A. Slappey
J. W. Aycock
Montezuma
G. L. Cooper
C. L. Dyke
Emma Williams
Annie, Highnote
Annie Lac Eva Williams
P. W. Moore
H. C. Hedges
C. G. Coker
Olen Holloway
Leon Holloway
Bryant Lee
Sidney Lee
Montz Justice
Wheel
Thursrey ¢Ra
Grady Lebren
D. J
J. E. D. Shipp
Cecil Johnson
Netley
E. W. Holloway
Cutoff
Petition to Incorporate Under Georgia Law
Legal notice filed April 20 1920 requests incorporation rights and future powers for a corporation to be formed under Georgia law. It seeks authority to wind up and liquidate by a two thirds stock vote, renewal rights, and all privileges of similar corporations, with H O Jones as petitioners’ attorney and KE Allen as clerk of the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Geokhgai
H. O. Jones
KE. Allen
Sineios
Notice of Final Order in MCA Litigation
Notice to all claimants against the local Young Men's Christian Association to file proper intervention in Frank Sheffield et al versus the Board of Trustees of the YMCA of America Georgia. A final order will be made at the May Term in Sumter Superior Court disposing of all funds in the Receiver’s hands, O Marshall, Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Blen’s Christian Association
Frank Sheffield
Young Men's Christian Association of Americas
Georgia
Sumter Superior Court
O, Marshall
Friendship Notes and Local Visit Highlights
Miss Julia Holley left for Atlanta to train as a nurse. Albert Drane of Washington DC visited his mother Mrs. Eugenia Drane. Miss Sara Holley stayed with relatives in Americus. Robert Wells and Mr and Mrs H C Priddy traveled to Americus Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Blake Harris Mrs Pearl Harvey and Mrs Ernest Harris went to Americus Thursday on business. Pearl Harvey and Mr and Mrs Harry Priddy visited Dr and Mrs A J Logan and Misses Forrest and Echols at Concord Sunday afternoon. Mrs Blanchard Woolridge visited Mrs J E Harris Tuesday. James and Julian Harris called on friends near Ebenezer Saturday and Sunday. Ora McLendon and John Tatum drove Sunday afternoon. Miss Nettle Lee Smith of Draneville visited her uncle Walter Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosta
Babe Wol
Aralerar
Cikdshee of Commerce
Aye Dias Vas
Apa
Perdelys
Oilang
Ford
Patek
UW. Smith
Anil Vieroy
Marjorie Huaiber
Aso
Bankers
Camilla
Charlie Wade
Oats
Cobh
Myra Sims
Americus
Kaylor
Tucker
A. F. Fanning
Tallulah Caldwell
Vidalia
Jim Bowen
G. C. Thomas
Charlie Hill
Cordele
Hill
Southern Bell Telephone Company
J. R. Pilcher
Clint Brown
J. R. Kennington
Parkers
G. M. Poole
Horace Deriso
Mary Carter
Addie Laramore
Frank Deriso
Col
Homer Oxford
Ocilla
Clyde Brantley
Douglasville
Leila Williams
L. C. Griffin
C. P.davis
S. G. Wooten
Lumber City
Elizabeth Ferguson
Cueler
J. J. Wilson
Annie Byrd Cook
Reid Doster
Rochelle
J. M. Greene
Carl Sims
Bainsbridge
Elizabeth Bolton
Henry Williams
Americas
Romelle Greene
Edward Young
Bronwood
Ed Hines
Marjorie Humber
Lumpkin
D. W. Smith
W. J. Hill
Julia Holley
Atlanta
Albert Drane
Washington, D. C
Eugenia Drane
Sara Holley
Robert Wells
H. C. Priddy
Blake Harris
Pearl Harvey
Ernest Harris
Harry Priddy
A. J. Logan
Forrest
Echols
Concord
Blanchard Woolridge
J. E. Harris
James
Julian Harris
Ebenezer
Ora McLendon
John Tatum
Nettle Lee Smith
Draneville
Watler Smith
Marriage of Miss Esther Threlkeld and Lt E R Davis
Esther Threlkeld and Lieutenant E R Davis of Kelly Field Texas wed in Macon on Monday to the delight of friends in Americus and Ellaville. The couple then traveled to Athens to visit the bride’s sister Lois Threlkeld before returning to Ellaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Americus
Esther Threlkeld
E. 3. Davis
Kelly Field
Texas
Macon
Athens
Lois Threlkeld
State Normal
Held For Collision, Liquor Found In Car
C. J. Page of Lee Street faces $50 cash bond to police and $250 to the sheriff after a collision south of the artesian well on Lee Street. His Chevrolet struck Dr. Herschel Smith’s northbound car about 7 PM. Page, arrested for reckless driving, was later turned over to the sheriff with a liquor possession warrant for a quart of red whiskey and a bottle of wine found. The auto was seized under the prohibition law and held by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Page
Lee Street
Seaboard Shops
Artesian Well
Herschel Smith
Harvey
Page
Lamar and
Dr. Smith
RAT SNAP CURES RAT NUISANCE CLAIMS FARMER TESTIMONY
John Simpkins of Annandale New Jersey writes that RAT SNAP eliminated rats at his farm after costly methods failed. He notes a dozen dead rats and no odor once the product dried them up. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1 00, sold by local merchants with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simpkins
Annandale
N. J
Nathan Murray
Sheffield Hardware Co
Sparks Grocery Co
Unclear OCR fragment hints at collision and witness statements
Fragmentary text describes a vehicle turning to the curb and a near crash at Lee street. It mentions a person named Page, an officer, and a claim of drinking with minimal intake yesterday. No clear outcome or full names or dates are provided for a complete report.
Garden Seeds Stolen by Prisoner Grimes
George Allen Grimes, a young man described as a student at a local negro school, was arrested by Chief Bragg for looting after police found beets radishes squash and other garden seed varieties with light colored pictures in his pockets. The bundles appeared to be taken from a local store after packages were searched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allen Grimes
Bragg
Ken
1490 Acres of Pecans Bring Over $100000
Valdosta April 17 The Valdosta Pecan plantation at Kinderley six miles west of Valdosta sold to H E Hollman of Wheeling West Virginia for slightly over 100000 The tract covers 1490 acres with 6000 bearing pecan trees and additional value as truck land and pasture The new owner plans celery raising experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Kinderley
HE. Hollman
Wheeling
W.va
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Watson Wan
Sumter
Sasey
Rem Estate
Shipp & Sheppard
Fant
Ray Pang
Gc Service
Broadhurst
Lamar St
Post Office
Flechel
Chas. F. Howe
Route A
Amens
Standard Dry Goods CO
Geesoth St. Next
Bank of Commerce
Leslie
United States
Tracy
Brage
Murray’s Pharmacy
Rexall Seve Lamar St
Postofii
Americus Trimming CO
J. C. Dixon
Hampton St
City of Farm
Ordon Howell
Allison Bu
Lee
Chiefara
Calomel
Botta Ktsao
Hales & Edwards CO
Chiceg
Americus Seed & Supply
Forsyth
Maimie E Cassady
D.C
Marcia C. Ramsey
D. c
Bradley Hogg
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