13 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
For Your Christmas Buying Your find more good things here to give as Christmas presents for a man or a boy than you'll see anywhere else, things that will give pleasure and that will be sensible at the same time. Hart Schaffner & Marx fine clothes shown with overcoats and suits as gifts. Prices range from 18 to 40 dollars, described as best money's worth.
The First Baptist and Presbyterian congregations hosted a large farewell for retiring pastor Dr J P Wardlaw despite inclement weather. He praised his flock’s support, recalled four years of steady work and building the church edifice, and wished his successor well. Rev J L Irvin and Rev O P Gilbert shared regrets as Wardlaw departed for Waycross to lead the First Mint church.
Marion Sims charged with murder in the Benjamin Lightfoot killing at DeSoto near Americus has a trial date of Monday. Sims surrendered Wednesday with a large district delegation present and will be defended by a noted defense team while the state is represented by a strong prosecutor group.
The Americus Board of Trade forms a committee to pursue a $20,000 Carnegie library. They aim to secure $2,000 yearly municipal maintenance via citizen subscriptions, using the Jackson street lot as the library site. They will gather information, sound business leaders, and approach the mayor after building support is formed.
A Sumter farmer Mr. Joshua D Williams reports the death of his young son who fell from a mule into a bog. The animal allegedly stamped the rider to death and the boy was found lifeless later. The incident is described as a deplorable tragedy.
Four Harrold brothers establish Harrold Brothers as a chartered Americus corporation. Incorporators Thomas Frank William and Edward Harrold file for charter in the superior court. Capital stock starts at 20000 with potential to rise to 50000 and the firm will operate as cotton warehouse, commission and cotton factors, general merchandising, coal and wood, machinery sales and more at the long established location.
A brief maxim highlights leadership by wise command and ready compliance. The saying suggests order and discipline flow from prudent instruction, implying positive response from those guided.
Atlanta special report shows arrests through December 11 ahead by 23 777 versus the same period last year. Recorder Broyles predicts numbers to drop next year with prohibition.
Mr W W Lowrey will preach Sunday at 11 oclock at Antioch Mission. The message follows a morning service and invites parishioners to attend.
The Americus National Bank reports a prosperous condition with assets near half a million, deposits rising, and cash reserves above government requirements. Management is praised for conservative, sound operations and a four percent semiannual dividend is due January 1 as the bank strengthens its role in Southwest Georgia.
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas challenged President Roosevelt in the Senate accusing him of not taming trusts. The exchange occurred in Washington with Davis demanding proof of Roosevelt action against trusts.
The grand jury serving at Or and term of the court completed Monday. It has examined county finances, books, public buildings and roads with careful attention. The body recommends publishing county commissioners monthly proceedings and semiannual financial statements. No criminal trials remain certain. the session may close early if no further cases arise.
Americus adopts the Americus Home Mixture Co. with fully paid capital of 21000, to manufacture high grade fertilizers. Frank P. Harrold elected president, Thomas Harrold vice president, J. G. Council secretary treasurer, Roy L. Parker named general manager. Nine directors, five from Americus and four from Columbus, oversee a plant to be built at Church street near railways and ready to ship by January 15.
In Cartersville Georgia Eugene Cooper seventy years old committed suicide today by shooting himself. He was a well known local figure, but no motive was given for the act.
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