Warthor Loom Becomes Sheriff in Sumter County Change
W S McArthur will take over the Sumter County sheriff duties January 1 after 21 years as a firefighter and 17 years as chief. Lucius Harvey retires after 12 years as sheriff to devote time to private business and move to Leslie. Harvey has led Leslie Hardware and Furniture Co. for 18 years and will manage the business after the court adjourns.
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W. S. McMarthur
Cief
Fire Department
Lucius Harvey
McArthur
Sumter County
Mr. Harvey
Death haunts McClintock fortune and Pope fate
Nea report from Wilmette Illinois recounts superstition surrounding the McClintock will and the supposed curse on Isabelle Pope and her fiancé William McClintock. The estate is valued between three and ten million dollars with the eventual will provisions undisclosed.
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Isabelle Pope
William M. McClintock
MISS MARY SMITH LEAVES FOR HOME
Columbus December 10 The Southern train carried Miss Mary Smith Columbus mystery girl and Claude White her brother in law toward Dansville New York White arrived yesterday and went to the city hospital He recognized the patient as Miss Smith and emotion overwhelmed her after seeing his photo indicating the prior appearance and resemblance The connection between the two was confirmed with no trouble in identifying the girl who had been confined to the institution for a month
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Columbus
Mary Smith
Claude White
Dansville N. Y
White
City Hospital
Georgia hosts world’s largest commercial fertilizer plant
In Georgia lies the world’s largest commercial fertilizer plant, a massive facility noted for its scale and production capacity, signaling a major industrial anchor in the state’s agricultural supply chain.
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Georgia
When the Cub Isn't Covering Assignments
Sunday night a 1% year old boy asked to be locked up for sleep at Chief Bragg 4 police head quarters while seeking work. By Monday he was seen shoveling coal with two coworkers, confirming he wanted work. The item references Radio rash in Europe and a Sweetin case verdict looming from an Illinois judge, plus random notes about life insurance and an English Countess
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Bragg
Macon
Barbers to Face Physical Tests in Georgia License Law
Atlanta December 10. Georgia barbers will require a physical examination before license issuance under new law from the last General Assembly. Charles E Coffrey, president of the Georgia Board of Barber Examiners, says exams prevent licensing of incurably diseased barbers who could endanger patrons. A 1925 license follows a thorough medical checkup.
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Atlanta
Georgia Central Assembly
Georgia
Charles E. Coffrey
Georgia Board of Barber Examiners
Coffrey
Britain Explains Views On German Debt
Washington December 10 The state department received two communications from the British government outlining its stance on collecting war damage claims from Germany under the Dawes reparations plan Also included is a humorous aside about the Prince of Wales and a seasonal appeal to donate to an empty stocking fund The piece ends with a practical note to wear rubber boots on block paved streets.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
United States
Churchwell Store Opens Christmas Sale With Big Turnout
J P Luther, manager of Churchwell, reports the first days of the annual Christmas sale greatly exceeded expectations. Last Saturday's business was the biggest single day yet this Fall. The Churchwell store, part of a six store chain in South Georgia, is rapidly leading its rivals, company officials say.
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J. P. Luther
Churchwell
Mr. Luther
South Georgia
Woman’s Hair Care Trouble Described Lightly
A lighthearted line notes a woman’s heart worries are heavy yet her head problem lies in washing her hair. The quip plays on female vanity and daily routines with a humorous tone.
German envoy Von Maltzan named ambassador to United States
Berlin December 10 Barron Age Von Maltzan was officially appointed as the German ambassador to the United States succeeding Dr Otto Wiedfeldt The appointment was reported in Berlin as acceptable to the American government.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Barron Age von Maltzan
United States
Otto Wiedfeldt
Barron von Maltzan
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Warthor
Leslie
Texm
NEA Service
Wilmette, Ill
Des
Tisa
Belle Pope
McClintock
Isabelle
William’ M. McCintock
Miss Pope
Hickling
William McClintock Sr
Emma Nelson
Topeka
Kas
Pope
Buick
Fisher
G.M. A.C
W. G. Turpin & Co
Americus, Gay
E. Lamar
Americus Jewelry Company
Americus Jewelry Co
Wallis Mott, Maanager
Windsor Hotel
Americus
Miss Mary Smith
Yer
England
Illinois
Sweetin
Rodmann
Coolidge
Montevallo
Harrold Brothers
Barbers
Britain
Wales
Diamond Poultry Farm
Chupghwell Lane
BEL Bellans
Bellans
Thos. S. Bell
Lamar Street
Americus, Ga
Americus Steam Laundry
W. U. Barefield, Mgr
Jackson Street
Model Bread Co
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