Felton Speaks at Lions Club Ladies Night Dinner
Jule Kelton of Montezuma hosted as guest speaker at the Lion club luncheon at the Tea Room. Felton praised Woodrow Wilson and discussed the disarmament conference while defending soldiers and nurses. Miss Myrtle Poole won poetry prizes, a silver service was presented to Miss Blanche Snider, and Drakenmiller's orchestra provided music for a large, enjoyable gathering.
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Jule Kelton
Montezuma
Lion Club
Mr. Felton
Tom Watson
Pelton
Watson
Washington
Red Cross
Myrtle Poole
Susan Stallings
Blanche Snider
Gordon Howell
Lions Club
H. B. Allen
Rossie Andrews
Drakenmiller
Market summary from Americas cotton and Liverpool open
Market overview notes good middling cotton at 17 cents in Americas spot. Liverpool market opened steady with futures at about 10.40 to 10.50, fullys at 11.16, 6,000 bales sold, and total receipts around 15,213 bales with most being American.
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Americus
Liverpool
New York
Jan. Medh
Scapaesaes
LEA
Pocket Book Game Couple Nabbed Here
Owen H. Jones and Mittie Jones, both identified as the pocketbook game pair who swindled Zach Frazier’s wife of 35 dollars last September, were arrested Tuesday and jailed. They had four pocketbooks, two each, with two containing one dollar. police traced them to a boarding house via a victim’s identification. They were previously unknown in town and fled before arrest.
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Owen H. Jones
Mittie Jones
Zach Frazier
Possum Shot After Trespass in Americus Hen House
Henry T. Coleman of South Jackson Street killed a possum that had trespassed into his Americus hen house last night. At about 9 o'clock the moonlit roost sighting led him to grab the animal and end its poaching, despite lacking a hunting license.
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Henry T. Coleman
South Jackson Street
Coleman
Mr. Coleman
Possum
Few Cast Votes in Municipal Election
Only twenty voters in America cast ballots by noon today in the city election to ratify the recent primary results. Nominees for the city council were R. E. Allison, W. E. Taylor, and J. W. Harris Jr.
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Americas
R. E. Allisor
W. E. Taylor
J. W. Harris, Jr
Benefit Oyster Supper Planned at New Era High
An oyster supper will be served at New Era High School on Friday night December 16 to raise funds for the school. Everyone is invited and oysters will be served in all styles so no one will be left out. Serving begins at 7 o clock.
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New Era
New Era High School
Mrs Sherlock urges Xmas fund donations for Empty Stockings
Mrs C J Sherlock of the Associated Charities appeals for help as Empty Stockings fund is nearly exhausted. She notes the drive funds the year’s charity and asks for quick donations, listing drop spots at White Tea Room Windsor Pharmacy Alcazar Rylander Rexall Americus Drug C H Mitchell Coffee’s Drug W M Taylors and Apple’s barber shop with ten days until Christmas Eve.
Vote on Peace Delayed a Day in Dublin Dail
The Dail Eireann postponed the ratification vote on the Anglo Irish agreement until Thursday, with a public session planned. Deputies will debate the matter then, while the Dublin assembly weighs whether London delegates had authority to conclude the pact. Michael Collins challenged Eamon de Valera over credentials, declaring he had been called a traitor. In London, King George expressed hope the articles could end the centuries of strife as Lloyd George received loud cheers in the Commons.
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Dublin
D&e
Dail Eireann
Dail
London
Michael Collins
Eamon de Valera
Collins
Associated Press
George
Lloyd George
Helard
2 TO GO TO TRIAL FOR MURDER OF DEVANE
In Tifton on December 14, the murder trial of Raleigh Leehamy and Gaynor Oliver for Joe DeVane’s death in March 1920 is set for Thursday morning in Tift Superior Court. DeVane was killed during a gambling dispute on the outskirts of Tifton. Dave Lochamy was convicted of murder in July 1920 and life sentenced. he appealed, then lost. The Williford forgery and assault indictments remain and are postponed to Thursday.
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Tifton
Raleigh Leehamy
Gaynor Oliver
Joe DeVane
Tift Superior Court
DeVane
Lightwood
Dave
Raleigh Lochamy
Dave Lochamy
Oliver
B. C. Williford
Is There a Santa Claus A Christmas fund appeal
A columnist muses on Santa Claus and the lasting spirit of belief. The piece urges readers to donate to the Empty Stocking Fund via the Times-Recorder, promising Christmas joy for needy children and a chance to spread happiness through giving. The appeal stresses the emotional impact of stockings and the season's generosity.
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Santa Claus
Times-Recorder
Joy Club
Convictions Counted in November Superior Court Term
The November term of the Superior court disposed of 43 convictions with 32 guilty pleas and 11 verdicts, seven acquittals, six nolle presses, four dismissals, and one mistrial. A few misdemeanors were sent to City court for prior disposition. Judge Littlejohn discharged the jury. Solicitor General Felton left for Montezuma as the circuit finished its business until spring.
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Superior Court
Littlejohn
Felton
Montezuma
Ordinary Expects to Pay Pensions Tuesday
Capt. John A. Cobb says pension checks may start next Tuesday after receiving a letter from Governor Hardwick ordering distribution. Funds are said to be ready for counties and will be disbursed before Christmas.
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John A. Cobb
Scarborough Heirs Agree in Inheritance Case
A hearing before Judge Littlejohn in the Superior Court will address construction of the law relative to inheritance in the case of Sidney E. Scarborough and his five children of Anniston Alabama for two thirds of the estate of the late W H Scarborough. Attorneys announce that agreements on facts, mainly regarding relationships, have been reached among the three branches of the heirs, with the court to designate each group’s share.
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Littlejohn
Superior Court
Sidney E. Scarborough
Anniston
Ala
W. H. Scarborough
Lamar and Spring Paving Completed Opens Main Street
West Lamar and Spring streets, closed for nearly two weeks due to county and city paving work near the Central of Georgia railroad, were opened at noon today. Paving is 18 feet wide. area from old city paving to Spring street will be extended to the curbs with owner consent, to be completed when materials arrive.
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Lamar
Spring Streets
Central of Georgia Railroad
Old City
Spring Street
Dudley Street
Peach blooms and fruit found in Felder Street garden
Mrs. E. C. Guerry of 711 Felder street observed peach blossoms in trees and as many as 25 small peaches during a Tuesday afternoon garden survey. English peas and butter beans from fall plantings were also maturing, though cool weather delayed full fruition.
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E. C. Guerry
Felder Street
Twin Calves Reported in Tift County Dairy Herd
TIFTON Dec. 14 a local dairy cow in Tift County bore twin calves, the second time this cow has delivered twins. The cow is noted as a four gallon animal, indicating high milk production.
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Tifton
Tift County
Cotton consumption in November 1920 rises sharply
Washington December 14 consumption data show November 1920 lint use at 526 610 bales and linters 53 257 bales, versus November 1919 figures of 332 712 and 34 027 bales. Domestic mills consumed 494 745 bales in October and 332 057 bales in November 1920, with October 1920 the highest since 1920 at 525 405 bales.
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Washington
Cenus Bureau
American Mills
Cotton market outlook woven with supply and demand
Atlanta reports indicate the cotton market remains tight with most of the staple hedged or contracted. Mills book ahead into next autumn while U S consumption and exports rise, yet a large crop may still be needed to meet demand as forecasts revise toward 14 million bales for the season. The mismatch promises a strong push for quality over quantity with bears cautioning on production versus need.
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Atlanta
Southern
New England
Spot
American Mills
Omes Mills
South
Woman Elected Clerk of Lowndes City Court
Valdosta December 14 Mrs Pullen named clerk of the Court of Valdosta has assumed duties and begun filing and recording in temporary quarters of the tax receiver’s office awaiting county provision of a permanent office and equipment to handle the court’s business.
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Lowndes City
Valdosta
Pullen
Th Court of
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