24 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
1
If you like clothes with a distinct touch see our latest Varsity suits made for us by Hart Schaffner and Marx. The line features new pocket ideas coat fronts sleeve cuffs and trouser designs plus beautiful fabrics. Also hats shirts and neckwear in latest patterns on display.
Central Railway agent Hightower reports General Passenger Agent Halle decided not to apply for permission to withdraw trains No. 5 and No. 6 on the Columbus division. Through freight service may be added to keep the two trains daily. Changes expected to take effect Sunday after public notice.
The Railroad Commission will resume tomorrow a hearing on Seaboard's "shoofy" train and the proposed annulment of its schedule west of Americus between Americus and Columbus. The company argued travel volume is too small to be profitable and a ten day passenger count supports the claim.
A quirky Chicago note reports a man who allegedly has brains located at the back of his forehead and claims he never has time to consult a beauty doctor. The item reads like a brief urban oddity from the news page.
The State Camp of the Patriotic Order Sons of America met at Oda Fellows Hall and elected Lee Allen of Americus as State President for the next year. Officers include J. E. Leverett, B. F. Brimberry, and R. L. Lacroy with installations by national vice president B. W. Alexander.
Veterans plan to participate in Sunday Memorial Day exercises described as beautiful and impressive. Event details emphasize remembrance and community gatherings, honoring those who served.
A morning wedding at Americus First Baptist Church presided by Rev. C. P. Gilbert reflects a tasteful ceremony. Police magistrates show courage for their convictions in a related Civic affairs note from Chicago News.
John A. Betjeman spoke on How to Build Up a Town to a crowd of Americas citizens. He pressed competitive commerce, organized boards of trade, and selective committees to raise funds, attract industry, and improve the community with practical, experience based methods.
Americus banks will observe the holiday on Monday the 27th due to a Sunday holiday. Post office status undecided as officials await further guidance.
A reader from Columbus Ohio notes using Peruna for catarrh and hay fever with remarkable results and recommends it to sufferers. The piece explains hay fever as a catarrhal nasal throat and sometimes bronchial condition caused by local irritants, with variable responses to treatments.
Miss Bobbie Royal returns from college. Mrs J B Hudson visits Americus. Miss Imogene Sears stays in Buena Vista. Mr M Be Dunn visits Sumner. M B Granberry of Texarkana visits Judge Rai ney. J M Cook of the Agricultural College, Americus, visits homefolks. Jack Woods travels from Columbus. Leila Rowland visits Minnie Lindsay. Ed Stewart and family come by automobile. Mr Strange in Americus on business. R B L Eason in Oglethorpe. C Baldwin makes a trip to Montezuma. Jim Woods and Mrs Woods visit from Whiteoak Alabama. Misses Cauthen and Nelle Dixy guests of Minnie Lindsay. J H Cheney attends court at Lickakillet. John Bly McGough of Vienna visits Miss Mary Lae Jones. Beryl Jones travels to Columbus to study music at Chase's Conservatory. Mrs M D Jones of Sasser visits Broad Street area.
Mr and Mrs J L Carruthers residing on Leo Street mourn the death of their baby son Thomas aged two years after a two week illness. The funeral is set for 10 o clock this morning at the residence.
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