80 Jurors Drawn For Next Week's Superior Court
Judge Littlejohn recessed the Superior Court and drew a panel of 80 jurors for trials starting Monday. Sheriff Harvey will summon the pool. earlier indictments included Gerry Gervin acquitted on liquor charges and Ricks Floyd convicted of burglary. Additional jurors listed include F. Kinard, M. Guest, E. Parker, A. Cheek, J. Miers, C. Cheek, J. Wheeler, and many others.
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Littlejohn
Superior Court
Harvey
Gerry Gervin
Ernest Davis
Ricks Floyd
Eumett Jerkins
Sim Hill
George W. Johnson
W. C. Jordan
T. J. Markette
B. W. Bacon
Ww. Pilcher
G. Kennedy
S. Hope
C.F. Kinard
M.B. Guest
M. Uarrison
N. R. Veal
W. L. Howell
E. B. Summerford
A. ©. Crockett
E. C. Parker
A.L. Cheek
B. D. McGarrah
P.E. Westbrook
Geo. D. Wheatley
L. Y. Arnold
R.L. Griffin
A. B. Parker
S. A. Perry
E. B. Worrill
W.G. Cameron
L. L. Dupree
E.L. Spann
C. R. Whitley
J. R. Wilson
W. R. Ryals
T. ©. Poole
T. J. Suggs
R. B. Cheek
van TT Mathis, Sr
R. P. Moore
D. M. Josey
J. C. Pace
C. A. Stanford
W. A. Frasier
J. B. Bryant
R.B. Black
E. E. Schneider
M. A. Chambliss
E. B. Hill
W. C. Easterlin
H. D. Ross
W. H. Cobb
W. E. Taylor
Crisp Wilkerson
H. B. Countryman
R. P. Israel
Move to Uniform Textbooks Across Sumter County Schools
Sumter County grand jury urged uniform textbook adoption to ease student transitions between schools. Principal Thomas Morgan cited need for identical grade books and a prescribed course schedule to avoid parental costs and instructional disruption amid rising student movement. The proposal aims to align high school and elementary curricula countywide.
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Sumter County
Grand Jury
Thomas Morgan
Plains
County Board
State Department of Editon
Obel Peace Prize Split Between Sweden and Norway
The 1921 Nobel Peace Prize is announced as being divided equally between Hilmar Branting, Sweden's premier, and Christian Lange of Norway, secretary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, in Christiana.
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Scandinavia
Christiana
Norway
Associated Press
Hilmar Brantng
Sweden
Christian L. Lange
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Famed Jazzers for Golf Club Event Date Change
The Americas Golf Club opens now on Tuesday December 27 with a buffet and dancing after a Watson Bell Hops jazz orchestra performance. President G R Ellis announced the date shift due to unavailable top local bands. The party plans holiday decorations, short talks, and a lively reception in a restored clubhouse. Groundwork advances on the course with greens ready for practice in weeks.
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the Americas Golf Club
G. R. Ellis
Will Green ‘Turpin
Watson Bell Hops
Columbus
Americas
Léé Street Road
Richland Votes in Council Vacancies Election
The annual city election in Richland to fill alderman vacancies is held today. Only three women have registered to vote among 152 total voters, with little election interest shown. Candidates include P. W. Bryant and Z. L. Coffin. F. E. Beall and H. J. Turner did not announce.
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Richland
Electton
P. W. Bryant
Z. L. Coffn
F. E. Beall
H. J. Turner
William Minor Lewis dies at 47 in Montezuma
William Minor Lewis of Montezuma died Thursday morning at the Middle Georgia Sanatorium after several days of illness. He was 47, served as president of the Citizens National Bank of Montezuma, and once led the Fourth National Bank of Macon. He is survived by his wife Christine Patrick, two daughters Christine and Louise, a brother John F. Lewis of Valdosta, and two sisters Mrs. W. A. Dodson of Americus and Mrs. John F. Holmes of Macon.
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L. G. Council
George W. Riley
W. A. Dodson
Monte‘yuma
William” “Minor Lewis
City
Dodson
Middle Georgia
Lewis
Citizens’ National Bank of
Montezuma
Fourth National
Sinn Fein Sets forth view on peace pact in Ireland
Dispatches report that Sinn Fein is likely to approve the peace treaty despite a split in the Dail. The morning papers note that the division may affect the size of the majority. Sir James Craig met with Premier Lloyd George and discussions were to continue.
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London
Associated Press
Southern Ireland
James *Craig
Ulster
Lloyd George
Stay Law Proposal Faces Weak Support in Georgia
Perry Knight of Berrien seeks mass meetings to urge Governor to call an extra session to pass a stay law aiding Georgia agriculture. In Valdosta and among local lawmakers the idea is met with little favor and viewed as a reflection on the state's standing.
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Valdosta
Perry Knight
Berrien County
House
Senate
Georgia
Citizens and Southern Buys W. & A. Rent Bonds
Citizens and Southern Bank has acquired the entire issue of 2,700,000 dollars in W. A. railroad rental bonds authorized by the last legislature to fund pensions. It is planned to pay due pensions before Christmas.
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Atlanta
Zens and Southern Bank
Wall Street sees return of Santa as year ends
Wall street shows signs of easing economic gloom and predicts a liberal distribution of Christmas bonuses and gratuities. During wartime, financial institutions and brokerages gave 25 to 50 percent of yearly salaries as gifts, with even larger sums reported in some periods.
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New York
Wall Street
Richland Golden Rule Sale Planned by Local Merchants
Richland businessmen organized the Richland Advertising club announce their first Golden Rule sale for Monday under the Neosho plan. Each member offers one or two bargains. An auction will feature livestock, old furniture, farm implements, and various articles. Merchants expect a large turnout from surrounding farms and towns.
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Richland
Richland Advertising Club
Funeral for Greek mourners in Americus church service
About forty Greeks and local citizens attended a Greek language funeral at Calvary Episcopal church in Americus. Rev M G Adreados of Savannah led the service with Greek rites and candles. mourners kissed a cross on the coffin before burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Americus
Calvary Episcopal Church
Gas Castorole
M. G. Adreados
St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Savannah
Oak Grove Cemetery
Rumors About Seaboard Shops Settlement Denied
E C Bagwell Savannah superintendent says rumors of Américas losing Seaboard shops and division point are unfounded. No plan to shift shops or train schedules discussed beyond a possible freight handling change. A past discussion on replacing the Shoo Fly with a night Pullman service to Montgomery was dropped.
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Américus
Seaboard
E. C. Bagwell
Savannah
Américas
R. E. Allison
George O. Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
State Librarian Aids Richland Memorial Library
Miss Charlotte Templeton secretary of the Georgia Library Association sent 30 books from Georgia to the American Legion Auxiliary for Richland memorial library. The gifts include history of France Panama Canal reference works and Everyman's Encyclopedia. She will oversee the first 130 investment and recommends children's books for purchase.
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Richland
Charlotte Templeton
Atlanta
Georgia Library Association
Harry Dixon
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Library
Templeton
France
Panama Canal
Everyman’s Encyclopedia
Uncle Remus Topic Of High School Program
The Grisp-Lanier Literary society held its regular weekly meeting at the high school auditorium Friday. The program featured 10-B pupils presenting Uncle Remus on Joel Chandler Harris birthday week with readings, a Harris biography by Frank Wright, a vocal quartet, a Tar Baby Story by Julian Thomas, and a duet by Agnes Wooten and Virginia Perry.
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Grisp-Lanier Literary Society
Remus
Joel Chandler Harris
Frank Wright
Harris
Jas. B. Lawrence
Cornelia Wallis
Agnes Wooten
Louise Thayer
Katherine Turner
Julian Thomas
Virginia Perry
Desperado Slain by Companion in Escape Near Benton
Slaughter, a desperado who escaped yesterday with five other convicts after seizing the state prison, was killed in the Benton hills by J. C. Howard, a White forgery convict who was with him. Howard said he shot Slaughter from behind and later told officers he joined the escape with plans to kill the fugitive at the first chance. One member of the gang, a Black man, was killed during the escape.
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Little Rock
Ark
Om Slaughter
Thomasville Rotary To Visit Valdosta
Valdosta hosts Thomasville Rotary as luncheon guests of the South Georgia Normal College domestic science class next Thursday evening. The visit strengthens interclub ties between the two Rotary clubs and highlights regional service efforts.
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Valdosta
Protracted Applause for Lodge Delivers Draft Treaty
Senator Lodge presents the ten year four power treaty at the arms conference. The pact binds United States Britain Japan and France to respect existing Pacific rights and allows a one year withdrawal after ten years. Hughes notes progress as Root four points guide China policy amid applause. França Vive Viaviani Britain Balfour speak for their nations. Conference adjourns at 1 15 without resolution on naval reduction.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Great ‘Britain
Japan
France
Senator Lodge
Insular
Pacific
Hughes
China
Lodge
Rene Viviani
Great Britain
Arthur Balfour
Wpigontven
Stillman Witness Bribery Allegations Stir Divorce Case
In Poughkeepsie on December 10, counsel for Anna A. Stillman alleged that agents for James A. Stillman attempted to corrupt prospective witnesses in his divorce trial. In Birmingham on December 10, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association adopted a rule barring any athlete who competed for one college from taking part for another in intercollegiate contests.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
James A. Stillman
New York
Anna A. Stillman
Morschauser
Birmingham
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Tifton Feed Mills Seek Corn and Velvet Beans Market
Tifton Feed Mills announce a market for corn and velvet beans with cash at best market price. Established four years ago to diversify crops, the mills have been closed a year due to low supply and will not reopen until a substantial stock is gathered. They will accept wagon and truck deliveries only and are without rail access after the Tifton Terminal company dismantling.
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Tifton
Tifton Terminal Company
Witness claims 15 American hangings in France
William A. Small a 26 year old honorably discharged member of the 28th Infantry First Division said he witnessed 15 U S soldiers hanged in France and he is ready to testify before the senate investigating committee in Washington D C.
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Little Rock
William A. Small
28Th Infantry
France
Washington
Senate
Mystery Mail for Wilson at Thomasville Sparks Buzz
Four letters addressed to ex-President Woodrow Wilson at Thomasville Georgia arrive in a week prompting local chatter about Wilson possibly choosing the city for a winter residence. Residents forwarded envelopes to Washington as speculation swirled about a perfect climate and surrounds drawing him south.
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Thomasville
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Colquitt to Keep Its County Police
Colquitt county commissioners voted to retain the county police force next year along with continued county support for the agent and welfare programs. Tick eradication work will also continue until Colquitt is tick free, with the project expected to finish early next spring. The decision surprised some, who urged against dismissing the policemen, fearing backlash from moonshiners.
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Moultrie
Colquitt County
Board of Commissioners
County Home Econon
Colquitt
Carswell Brothers Buy Moultrie Drug Store
E L Carswell and brothers C R and C H Carswell have taken charge of the Mason alune in Moultrie. C H and C R Carswell will be the managers of the business. The store is regarded as one of the best in Moultrie with strong patronage.
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E. L. Carswell and Brothers
C. H. Carswell
Bigida
Mason Alune
Moultrie
C. H
C. R. Carsewell
E. L. Carswell
Miss Verna Johnson Called Home by Ashburn Death
Miss Verna Johnson left Friday evening for Ashburn after being called there by the death of a friend. She was a former member of the Ashburn High School faculty and is held in high esteem by patrons and pupils of the community.
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Verna Johnson
Ashburn
Notice to the Children About Santa Letters
The Times-Recorder cannot publish all Santa Claus letters this year due to space. Children may still send letters. organizers will attempt delivery to Santa. Have a parent address and mail the letters to ensure readability.
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Santa Claus
Times-Recordar
Santa
Times
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A.L
Bagwell
Richland Memorial
Uncle Remus
Thomasville Rotary
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