Nashville pastor eyed for Americus First Baptist pulpit
Dr. Lansing Burroughs of Nashville preached both services at Americus First Baptist Church to large crowds. His coming call drew discussion, with many believing he will accept. Burroughs, born 1843 in Philadelphia, has served multiple churches and led the Southern Baptist convention since 1880.
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Lansing Burroughs
Nashville
First Baptist Church
Americus
Burroughs
Thomasville
South
First Baptist Church of
Dr. Burroughs
Philadelphia
Richmond
Richmond College
Wake Forest College
Richmond Fayette Artillery
Alabama Infantry
Stratford
Baptist Church
Lulle Rochester
Wakeford
First Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Marked For Death to Health By New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Backy says a graveyard cough plagued her lungs for three years until Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. She gained 58 pounds as health returned and claims it prevents pneumonia. Sold with guarantee at Eldridge Drug Co 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
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Eldridge Drug Co
New Sheriff Feagin Begins Duties as 1909 Starts
Sheriff William H. Feagin of Sumter begins his new term with a commission issued and plans to lead the police department after twenty five years in service. Deputy Fuller stays at the courthouse while Lieut. W. C. Barrow is the sole announced candidate for chief and expected to be chosen.
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William H. Fagsin
Sumter
Feagin
Beau
Deputy Fuller
Sheriff Feagin
Sheriff Bell
W. C. Barrow
Police Commission
Friends Dine at Castleberrys Cafe For Mr Berry Bradley
A dozen guests attended a supper hosted by Mr. Berry Bradley at Castleberrys cafe. The meal featured seasonally condiments and dishes famed for the culinary craft of Caterer Castleberry, with guests including W. B. Hudson and J. R. Forrest among others.
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Berry Bradley
Castleberry
Mr. Bradley
Messrs
W. B. Hudson
W. F. Guerry
C. E. van Riper
J. L. Glawton
R. E. Parker
Cliff McElroy
Lucius Slappey
J. R. Forrest
Robert Castleberry
Stalk Cutter Ad by The Sheffield-Huntington Co
Farmers are urged to buy the Excels Cutter for cutting stalks and ploughing. The ad touts simplicity durability and strong testimonials from users. Sold and guaranteed by The Sheffield-Huntington Co Americus Ga.
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Sheffield-Huntington Co
Americus, Ga
Walters Poised for Recovery After Ocilla Shooting
Tom Pollock and John Shepherd, linked to the killings of Leonard Smith and Charles Moore and the wounding of Policeman Dane Walters, are released on bonds of 5000 and 3000 dollars awaiting a commitment trial. Walters, shot in the back, is reported resting well with an excellent recovery chance.
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Ocilla
Tom Pollock
John Shepherd
Leonard Smith
Charles
G. V. Moore
Dane Walters
Pollock
Bond
Shepherd
Walters
Senator Foraker Seeks Full Brownsville Records
New Orleans Times-Democrat reports Senator Foraker desires the president to provide additional information on the Brownsville outrage. He may only want to hand a complete case record to his successor.
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New Orleans
Foraker
Brownsville
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Remedy by Ark Resident
W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas says malaria and stomach troubles improved by Electric Bitters a medicine for stomach and liver troubles and run down conditions. The product purifies and enriches blood tones nerves and imparts vigor. Money back if no help 65c at Eldridge Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Eldridge Drug Co
Mrs Josey Dead at Home in Camden
Mr W J Josey received word of his aged mother Mrs Josey death at the family home in Camden South Carolina She died Saturday evening at an advanced age and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Camden during the afternoon hour.
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W. J. Josey
Camden
8. C
Trouble at Cuthbert Ends In Double Killing
In Cuthbert Georgia on December 28 Charles Worrell a Mercer law student and son of Judge Worrell killed Will Lewis a Black man in a shooting at a fray. Alexander Glenn another Black man died later shot by Alexander Bridges a White man. The incident stirred race tensions in the town briefly raising fears of a broader outbreak.
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Cuthbert, GA
Charles ‘Worrell
Mercer Law Clase
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Keen Kutier
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Windsor
Blue Gem
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Rylander Shoe CO
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J.J. Hanesley
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Laim
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Williams & Wallit
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