Roads Work and Convict Lease Debate in Sumter County
Mr Frank Sheffield visits Americus after a Atlanta trip praising Fulton county road work and urging continued roads improvements aided by convict labor. He backs bonds for road building and questions reform of convict leases, while Sumter County lags behind. The Georgia Court of Appeals rules liquor solicitation via mail can be a misdemeanor, affecting whiskey house practices statewide.
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Frank Sheffield
Atlanta
Americus
Andersonville
Fulton County
Mr. Sheffield
Times-Recorder
Jackson Street
Sumter
Lee Allen
Board of Trade
Grand Jury
State Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
R. M. Rose & Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bartow County
W. A. Cleveland
I. W. Alley
Bartow
Georgia
United States
Justice Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Thayer
Court of Appeals
Canvass to fund Y M C A building in Americas
A Times Recorder report states the YMCA plans a fundraiser within thirty days to equip and prepare the new Americas building. Directors say about 5000 dollars is needed for gymnasium furnishings and supplies, with canvassing to start by September 1 and opening hoped by November 1 for the spiritual intellectual and physical opportunities it will offer young men.
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Association
Times-Recorder
Americas
Americus
Sraud
Grandmother Mrs Chappell Dies in Newnan
Mr H B Legg received word of his grandmother Mrs Chappell's sudden death in Newnan. He left for Newnan last night. Interment is set for tomorrow in Atlanta.
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H. B. Legg
Mrs. Chappell
Newnan
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Physicians
Editorial notes from The Eclectic Medical Review praising Unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal as key ingredients. Dr John Fyfe cites Velunias as a uterine invig orator aiding reproductive health, with claims of relief for back pain, leukorrhea, mood instability, flooding, and weak blood flow.
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Pierce
John Fyfe
Eclectic Medical Review
Helonias
Fyfe
F. Finley Ellingwood
M. D
BenaEee
Jeme
Cincinnati
Batthelow
Jefferson Medical College
Visitors Go Home After Champs Decline Fourth Game
The Camilla team and Albany allies left for home after winning two of three games this week. Officials offered $125 to stay and play another ball game, but the offer was declined. The Champs may travel to Camilla next week to face Albany, then end their season. The team plans to invest in field improvements and Bermuda grass.
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Americas
Camilla
Albany
Bell
Bermuda
Devoe Paint Ad Promotes Sausage and Paint Strength
Letter to Sherlock and Co discusses pricing and sales logic for sausages and paints. It extols Devoe paints as stronger than seven rivals, claims fewer gallons cover more, and compares costs of painting a house versus the effect of paint strength, concluding the less gallons paint wears better.
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Devoe
F. W. Devoe & CO
Americus Construction Co
Rumors of Impeachment Surge Over Convict Probe
Rumors grow that impeachment proceedings will be pursued amid the convict probe. A possible conflict between the house and senate over the convict bill raises the prospect of an extra session called by Governor Smith to address the matter and related issues.
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House
Senate
Smith
Bank of South Western Georgia Savings Department ad
Open an account with the Bank of South Western Georgia's Savings Department and enjoy the advantages that accrue. A Banking Institution of this kind can care for your financial interests in a careful, conservative way and provide aid and advice about investment and securities.
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Department of Finance
Bank of South Western Georgia
Savings Department
Resignation of Americus Seaboard Shops Chief Mechanic
Master Mechanic R. W. Givins, in charge of the Americus shops of the Seaboard Railway, has tendered his resignation after years in the post. The move, reported in Americus circles, leaves who will succeed him uncertain. Despite shop workforce reductions, the company reportedly intends not to fall below the current headcount. The Seaboard payroll for the preceding month, paid to Americus employees on July 20, exceeded $17,500.
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R. W. Givins
Americus
Seaboard Railway
Givins
Giving
Seaboard
Mrs Holloway Dead At Ninety In Schley County
Mrs Martha Holloway aged about ninety died on Wednesday at her son R H Holloway’s home a few miles west of Americus She was born in 1518 and leaves eight surviving children among twelve. The Chicago News notes a child with a mind of its own seldom minds parents.
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Martha Holloway
Schley County
R. H. Holloway
Americus
For Sale 200 Acres and Rental Homes
For sale listing 200 acres level land rents 5 bales cotton at 10.00 per acre. Includes 4 room house with garden priced 1,000 and rent 120. Other 6 room house in good condition 5900.00. 7 room house close in 1,750.00 with rent 200.00. Also 100 acres near railroad three miles away at 850 and 200 acres half mile from railroad station. 4 room house with two tenant houses running water and pure drinking water. Real estate regarded as safest investment. Visit to view investment or home opportunities.
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R. R
Church l
Red Land
R. R. Station
Savings Habit Brings 4 Percent Interest Boost
Realize the need to save for the future by regularly adding each week a few dollars. Don’t be among those who spend freely. open a Savings Account at Our Savings Department and grow your funds with 4 percent interest.
Escaped Negro Convict Referred to as Trusty by Guard
Yesterday no word emerged on the county road gang escape last week. Guard G. E. Hardin said the convict was a trusty and did not escape due to guard negligence. No guard was discharged, and a substitute was on duty the day of the escape. blame attaches to none.
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County Road
G. E. Hardin
Hardin
Georgia and Western Beef Hand Headline L T Bragg Enters
The notice promotes Georgia and Western beef hand quality with a price cue of 215 and notes L T Bragg offers to prepare or select meat for customers.
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Georgia
T. Bragg
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