Billiard hall melee leaves Ben Lightfoot near death
In DeSoto a dispute between farmers Ben Lightfoot and Marion Sims escalated into a violent assault. Sims allegedly struck Lightfoot with a billiard cue after an argument, leaving Lightfoot unconscious and near death at his Americus area home. Sheriff Bell pursues Sims as Lightfoot remains critically injured and uncertain to survive.
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Marion Sims
Billard
Ben Lightfoot
Americus
DeSoto
Mr. Sime
Mr. Lightfoot
Fifteenth
Lightfoot
Sims
Hoffman
Tiner
Rylander-Mathis Plantation
Frank Cato
Sheriff Bell
Mr. Sims
New Teachers for Philippines Offerings in U S Civil Service
Washington Dec 2 Special Three hundred new teachers will be needed in the Philippines early next year to maintain a 1000 quota from the United States. Civil Service exams will be held during the holiday break for teachers and assistants with salaries starting at 1200 dollars. Taft cited language barriers hindering Philippine development and noted English education is spreading among native Filipinos, aided by eager but poor families.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Islands
War Department
Philippine Assembly
Taft
City Treasury Struggles as Tax Payments Lag Behind
City finances mirror national strain as taxpayers stall on dues. Hawkes reports under $2,000 in fall taxes versus $15,000 a year ago, forcing short-term borrowing to meet obligations. School salaries and city payroll loom, with loosed revenue from former $9,000 livery tax cut and a $14.50 per $1,000 rate insufficient to sustain operations. careful planning urged to steer Americus forward.
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Americas
Hawkes
Americus
Farmer Jethro Jones Murdered Near Whitesburg
Hon Jethro Jones a prominent farmer was struck down near his Whitesburg Georgia home last night. His son found the body this morning and two Black suspects were arrested. The wife of one suspect said he admitted fatally hurting Jones amid high tensions and talk of a mob incident.
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Whitesburg
Jethro Jones
Jones
Christmas Wedding Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Marshall Martin announce the engagement of their daughter Annie Laurie to Dr Guy George Lunsford. The marriage is planned for Thursday evening December 26 at 206 Jackson Street with only immediate friends attending per Dr and Mrs Free Sasi.
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Marshall Martin
Annie Laurie
Guy George Lunsford
Jackson Street
Tis
Free Sasi
NS YOU NS YOU Interest Offered on Sayings at Four Percent
A brief classified notice advertises four percent interest on say ings with a prompt offer to investors. The snippet emphasizes favorable rates and a simple savings option, inviting readers to inquire for details.
Fish Dealers Urge Freshness in All Fish Sold
Freshness is an indispensable quality in unsalted or smoked fish and we handle none about which there may be the slightest doubt. We keep every kind in season from the gamely trout to solid mullet. We do not try to make a fortune on every pound of fish sold.
Tin Work and Repair Services Highlighted
Tin work of all kinds offered with repair specialization. Local craftsman handles sheet metal, roofing, gutters, and decorative tinwork for homes and businesses. Reliable service, reasonable rates, and prompt turnaround emphasized.
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U. S
Americus Trust and Savings Bank
Americus Trust & Sy
Gs Bank
Americus National Bank
Cotton Avenue
the Planters Bank of Americas
Aina
Hele
Sheffield
Gerate
Bank OF Commerce
Bank of South-Western Ga
Georgia
G, M, Eldridge
Thos
Harrold
L. Ansley
W, A
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N, M, Dudley
R, J, Perry
W, Smith
R, Johnson
W. H. Bowdoin
Osteopath
Tf Lane, Maynard & Hooper
Ware Ore
Tolegray Neessp
Bes Mae Aes
Rs Aoe
Suppy GO
Valdosta
Gaw
Cleveland
Stree
A. W. South Furniture Co.rsyth Sis
Americus, Ga
Farmer
the Planters Bank of
Fish Tales
Sherlock & CO
Miller & Vaughn
Bank of Southwestern Ceoreia
Adios
Childrens
Joseph M. Dudley
Jackson Stroet
G. R. Ellis
W. C. Barnett
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