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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1924

Page

2

Rum Runners Shift From Nassau To Hamburg Free Port

Nassau reports a mass exodus of liquor smugglers as demand drops East Coast bootlegging wanes. Operators relocate to Bermuda Havana and Hamburg while Europe-based traders export direct to America via Hamburg as Nassau imposes a 14 shilling per case duty.

Nassau N. P United States Bermuda Havana Hamburg Germany Europe Windward Revenue Cutters Uncle Sam Mum Vanner Miami Norman Butler Gutlers Nass New Providence Bahamas New Providence Assembly

Advent and church services listed for Calvary and First Baptist

Calvary Church led by Rev James B Lawrence announces Second Sunday in Advent with school at 9 45 am communion and sermon 11 am Young People's Service League 6 30 pm and evening prayer 7 15 pm all members canvass at 2 pm. First Baptist under Carl W Minor reports Bible school 9 30 am worship 11 am with sermon on Essential to Fruit Bearing Lord's Supper after sermon 6 pm unions 7 pm sermons on The Little Foxes The Devil's Sheboleth midweek Bible study Romans 9 11 praise service 11 am devotion 11 10 am Sunday school 10 am praise service 11 am communion 11 10 preaching 11 30 am Christian Endeavor 7 pm prayer 7 30 pm Junior C E Friday 3 pm. Note full invitation to worship with W M Dowess lati mer of Mercer Univ. Epworth League 6 30 pm. pastor J M Cutler invites attendance. Strangers welcome and midweek prayer 7 pm. Sacrament observed 11 am sabbath and 7 pm service with Live Street Methodist congregation welcoming Rev W M Haywood new pastor. John M Cutler pastor invites all. Sunday School 9 20 am, preaching 11 am and 7 pm by Rev Dowess lati mer. Elementary canvass 2 pm. John M Cutler. Epworth League 6 30 pm. Junior Missionary Society - all to attend. Wille Farshall superintendent.

Church School Young People’s Service League First Baptist Church Carl W. Minor D. D T. Furlow W. A. Joyner J. A. Baugh Christian Endeavor Martha Wall First Church Live Street Methodist Church W. M. Haywood Lee Street Church First Methodist Church Dowess Latimer Mercer University John M. Cutler Sunnday Wille Farshall Epworth League Junior Missionary Society

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief

Advertising copy promotes Owlés Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers. It claims instant warmth and relief from rheumatism, neuritis, backache, stiff neck, chest colds, and sore muscles. The ad urges readers to buy genuine Rowles labeled jars from drug stores.

Rowles

Sumter County Commissioners Meet in December 1924

The Sumter county Board of Commissioners met in regular session with five members present. They approved November bills and paid costs, allocated $25 for a Home Economics agent to assist sending county youth to summer school, accepted the resignation of a farm demonstration agent, and ordered a pauper sent to the Poor Farm. The meeting adjourned after routine business.

Americus Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Sumter County N. A. Ray J. E. Poole C. C. Hawkins R. S. Oliver S. E. Statham Athens Geo. O. Marshall Dan Clark Watts

Littleton Will Case Set Aside By Jury

Jury clears the contested will and sets aside the Beform case with Dr Dean seeking appeal to Georgia's state supreme court. Judge Greer presided in Oglethorpe District due to Judge Littlejohn's illness. The will includes 10000 dollars in Bible Manufacturing stock plus real estate. February status to determine appeal outcomes.

Greer Dean State Supreme Court of Georgia City Court of G. A. Tye G. C. Dupree J. W. Halley J. J. Ferguson H. S. Kelly E. M. Deavours C. Z

Mentho Sulphur Eczema Cream Says Skin Expert

A noted skin specialist endorses Mentho Sulphur to quickly curb itching eczema. The sulphur preparation supposedly destroys germs, soothes irritation, and heals the skin, leaving it clear and smooth. Sufferers are advised to obtain Rowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and apply like a cold cream.

Pension Bureau Pays $239 004 814 in Checks This Year

The Pension Bureau’s annual report shows preparation and mailing of 1 577 171 checks totaling 259 004 814. Pension lists total 525 539, with Civil War and Spanish War veterans and widows included. Deaths removed 21 808 Civil War veterans and 11 444 Civil War widows, while Spanish War rolls grew. A bureau reorganization sped claims and payments, cutting 150 positions and saving about 246 000 annually.

Washington Pension Bureau Bureau

Millionaire Orphan Dies With Fiancee At Bedside

Private funeral services will be held for William M. MacClintock known as the Millionaire orphan who died as his fiancee Isabelle Pope waited with a marriage license. He left a $6,000,000 estate to be administered and had planned to wed in the hospital. A race between death and love ended with death.

Chicago William M. MacClintock McClintock Isabelle Pope Dartmouth College Miss Pope Young McClintock

Missionary Society Will Meet Monday at First Methodist

The Hortense Tinsley Missionary Society will gather Monday at 3 PM in the First Methodist church for a regular business meeting. Officers will be elected, and all society members are urged to attend.

Hortense-Tinsley Missionary Society First Methodist Church

Cocktail Origins in American Usage

A concise note states that the term cocktail originates in American usage. It also mentions that many German churches have bells made from cast steel.

Germany

Fantastic dolls captivate London society women

In London society circles, fantastic dolls have become a popular item among women. The trend highlights fashionable toys or figures that attract interest and social buzz among the upper class.

London

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Rum Rurmers Bob Corwanner Bob Dorman Calvary Church James B. Lawrence First Christian Church Central Baptist Church J. C. Bass Electrician Telephone Dupey Richard Barthelmess David Corinne Griffith Conway Tearle Buddy Roosevelt, Jr Dudley Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Air Line Ry J. B. Ansley Estes En Eseme Geesseccewesee Americus Auto Co Americus Steam Vale the Atlantic Refining Co Americus Welding R. O. Campbell Coal Co Gulf Refining Co Chas Hvass Co EE Se A. H. Jennings Standard Hipctine Tool Co the Texas Co. Cereseashes G. A. & W. G. Turpin Bay Americus Jewelry Co Barnum Undertaking Co Cato Drio Sasansasenne Carnegie Library Seeenneeee City and County Hospital Campbell Fred Chambliss J. Genenterentee Carter Robert Ewenseccence Case Cobb Murray A. C Nicholson Plains Poole J. H. & Sons Bonnie Parkman Ray N. A Wamat Oneecen Oassen T. A. Slade Turpin A W.G Walker Evans & Cogswell -Coeneneecesucebrepessede Ace Windsor Miss Bessie Lucius Harvey Construction Hese Seedekneewum Southern Printers Littleton Q. Jones Jones J. Q. Soerasedescuscqnie G. P. Jennings Eeetewerecente W. W. Dykes Americus Welding and Radiator Works Eeeesseeee Atlantic Ice & Coal Corporation Dr. C. K. Chapman Steeee Esco Blacksmith Co Gamamge Glover Grocery Co Ersees Euveeseces The G. F. Harvey Co Hightower’s Book Store Highway Iron Products Co Howell’s Pharmacy Eutchinson Shoe Co Ereeee F. B. Little Steers Oeeerneeee M. E. Scoggins Seeceneseecee Sheffield Co Shipp Grocery Co Aeccecue Jno. W. Shiver J. H. Shumake Tillman & Brown Associatised Press Goodyear Americas Steam Vulcanizing Co
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