Move to shift Wirz monument site from Andersonville to Americus
The Augusta meeting considers moving the Wirz monument from Andersonville to Americus three hundred yards from the station. The plan hinges on chapter approvals and potential refunds from Columbus Chapter donors. Americus supporters argue the inscription teaches Southern truth and offers ongoing care for the lesson.
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Americus
Macon
Capt. Wirz
Andersonville
Wirt
Augusta
Wirz
Americas
Letter Campaign on Georgia U D C Monument Location
The writer urges chapters to request the Georgia Division U D C to postpone the unveiling and fix a Savannah date. He argues against placing the monument at Andersonville, contending it would inflame animosity, and endorses Americus as the proper site.
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Georgia
Savannah
U.D. C
Andersonville
Woman's Relief Corps
Americus
Notice to creditors of the estate Foster
Creditors of the estate of Jens nie Foster of Sumter county are asked to present demands to the administrator per law. Debtors must pay immediately. J. L. Irvin administrator Americus Georgia August 11 1908.
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Jensnie Foster
Sumter County
J. L. Irvin
Americus
Poverty inspires many arts in a dialog about danger
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a joking Italian remark about poverty driving creativity and contrasts it with a grim notion of an airship accident. The candid Inventor worries about potential failures and harm to people below.
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Meena
Sherman whiskers described as four sided in press notes
Newspaper critics note the remark attributes Mr. Sherman’s whiskers as four sided and insist such oddities should not be spotlighted in the campaign coverage. The Atlanta Constitution and Washington Post are cited in the discussion.
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Mr. Sherman
Atlanta Constitution
Washington Post
Wirz Monument Move Aims to Americus Dedication Set
Americus Board of Trade seeks to relocate the Wirz monument from Andersonville to Americus. A committee is formed to petition the Daughters of the Confederacy and secure the Americus site before the October 31 dedication date, amid threats of controversy from the Women's Relief Corps over placement.
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Americus Board of Trade
Americus
Andersonville
Allen
Board of Trade
Clark's
Marble Yard
J. B. Shipp
Daughters of the Confederacy
Americas
C. J. Clark
Woman's Relief Corps
Wirz
Clark
Col. Shipp
Mathis
Col
J. E. Shipp
J. A. Davenport
Frank Sheffield
Wirt
Death of Baby Girls Casts Ellaville Family in Sorrow
The remaining baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Easterlin died Monday night after the death of her twin sister days earlier. Both about two months old, they succumbed after brief illness despite medical care. The tiny coffins were laid to rest yesterday afternoon in Ellaville Cemetery.
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Ellaville
Tragedy On Hannon Farm Leaves Girl Dead
A gun discharge on the Hannon farm two miles west of Americus killed a twelve or fourteen year old girl. The shot intended for Annie Gray misfired when her husband knocked the weapon aside. The young girl died instantly as the shooter was captured and jailed awaiting inquest.
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Annnie Gray
Hannon
Americus
Picnic Enjoyed by Smithville Visitors at Prospect Park
A party of 25 to 30 Smithville residents spent a day at Prospect Park, arriving on the morning train and returning last night. The group enjoyed the pavilion, shaded areas, bathing pool, and other attractions guided by Merichael's crew.
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Prospect Park
Smithville
Merichael
Georgia Legislature Adjourns With Convict Question Extra
The Georgia Legislature adjourned tonight and set an extra session to handle the convict issue. Through Aug 6 to Aug 8 the house held double sessions, passing one general bill, approving five local measures, and debating others without progress on major reforms.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Joseph &. Turner
Prison Commission of Georgia
Wedday
Judago Turner
Georgia Senate faces last days of session and possible extra session
Atlanta reports that with three days left in the Georgia General Assembly session the senate plans rapid action on the convict question and key bills including the primary election, agricultural schools support, and anti lobbying measures. A possible extra session is debated.
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Atlanta
General Assembly of Georgia
Senate
Agricultural Schools
Senat
Martin
House
General Assembly
CREAMERY STOCK TAKEN BUILDING TO BE RUSHED
Prof. J. M. Collum of the Agricultural College attends a Teachers' Committee meeting in Atlanta to fill five vacant faculty posts. He also plans to push fertilizer tag and pure food inspection funds to the college and advocates approving the Senate action. The Third District School will open on time with a strong year ahead and better funding expected.
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J. M. Collum
The
Agricultural College
Atlanta
State Normal College
Kimball
Collum
Senate
Pres. Collum
Pretty wedding unites two happy hearts in Sumter
At four o'clock Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J. G. Israel home Miss Addie Israel and Mr. John Cain Tedder of Dawson wed in a ceremony conducted by Elder R. H. Jennings. The bridal party included Miss Annie Jones, Miss Mary Wells, Pierce Christie, Henry Israel, and Lila Ott. The couple will reside in Dawson.
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Sumter City
J. G. Israel
Addie Israel
John Cain Tedder
Dawson
R. H. Jennings
Annie Jones
Mary ‘Wells
Bronwood
Pierce Christie
Henry Israel
Quincy
Fla
Lila Ott
Miss Israel
Tedder
H. J. Israel
Mary Wells
Mertle
Lucile Suggs
Rift
Mattie Suggs
Leslie
Jim Knight
Mattie Knight
Arminia
Ben Christle
Smithville
Pierre Christle
Labon Sims
Mattle Sears
Mattle Jewel Tedder
C. B. Anderson
Dove Shooting Season Opens September First
American gunners forecast the bird season amid dove slaughter in baited fields. The 1905 law protects wild turkeys partridges from March 15 to November 1, doves snne marsh hen March 15 to September 1, and ducks woodcock February 1 to September 1.
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Americas
General Assembly
Barbecue To Mark Birthday Of Mr W E B Mitchell
Friends planned a birthday gathering for Mr W E B Mitchell with celebratory barbecu e held Friday but the exact date was unclear. Cohominall, in the city yesterday, said he would mark his own birthday on the 11th, though recall of Younhy’s plans was incomplete.
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W. EB. Mitchell
Coen
Coho Minall
Creamery Project Gains Momentum With 400 Cows Assured
Subscribers will select site tomorrow as more than 400 cows are pledged for a new creamery near Americus. A 500 cow capacity plant may yield 16 to 20 percent dividends. $6,000 total capitalization, expert dairyman hired at $75 monthly, no site chosen yet among three offers, 59 stockholders to meet at City Hall.
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Pi Assorta
Tlt
Chicago Company
Aurora
Americas
Georgia
If Women Only Knew Dean's Kidney Pills Ad
Americus resident Mrs Allie L Cobb of 205 Mayo Street testifies she suffered back pain and fatigue from kidney trouble. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Dodsons Pharmacy she reports relief and improved kidney condition. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY handles sale, remember the name Dean.
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Dean
Americus
Allie L. Cobb
Mayo Street
Americus, Ga
Saya
Dodsons Pharmacy
Price Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
York
States
Medigos 60 Riding In Handsome New Autos
Two handsome pairs were seen in Sumter as new cars speed over smooth roads. Ordered for Mr. T. Cato of American and Dr. Wik of Piatss Hall, the vehicles were bought through Edwin Thi agency. Other orders indicate growing interest in stylish auto rides.
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Medigos
Sumter
M. Cato
Dro Wik
Piatss Hall
Edwin Thi
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Columbus
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Americas Chapter
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Howard
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Overstreet
Murphy Candler
Hose Committee On Appropriations
Athens
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Blackburn
Fulton
Georgia Goldier
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Ler
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Stephens
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Williams
Lester Williams
Chicago Building and Manufacturing Company
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