First Entry In Sheriff Race Hauls Feagin Ticket
The Sumter County sheriff race opens with Police Chief William H Feagin heading a ticket with W Taller as deputy sheriff, backed by remarks on Feagin’s twenty five years in Americus police work. No clear opposition yet though others considered running.
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William H. Feagin
Joe Masthead
Prine
Shere Ste Veter
Sumter County
Bi” Feagin
Georgia
Americus
Hwas
Hls
W. Taller
Sumter
Feagin
Peagin and Fuller
E. L. Bell
Bell
Q. H. Fuller
W. R. Paschal
Times-Recorder
Jarrett J. Wilson
City
Bold attempt to wreck Central train at Muckalee bridge
A Central passenger train on the way to Americus was targeted at Muckalee creek trestle two miles below Americus. A tie wired to derail the train was struck, the engine damaged but no deaths or injuries occurred. Negro John Hodges, discharged Central section hand, was captured at the scene amid conflicting accounts.
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Mugkalee Bridge
Central
Muckalee Creek
Americus
Montgomery
John Hodges
Feagin
Hodges
The
Smith
Congressmen Lewis Seeks Re election in tariff reform bid
Congressman E B Lewis of the Americas district formally announces re election run. He pledges to push tariff revision and currency reform and notes his rank on the banking and currency committee. He predicts possible chairmanship if Democrats win.
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E. B. Lewis
Americas
Lewis
Banking, and Currency Committee
Democratic House of Representatives
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Banking and Currency Committee
Dynamite Warning Over Wirz Monument Shaft Location
The Times-Recorder notes loud north anger at moving the Wirz monument to Andersonville and urges a safer Georgia site. The unfinished marble shaft sits in Americus while UDC plans October discussions to pick a better location amid claims Wirz was legally tried and executed.
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Times-Recorder
Wirt
Daughters of the Confederacy
Andersonville
Georgia
Americus
Wirz
Fed Davis
Divine Sunday service at Parker Church near Americus
Divine services will be held next Sunday the 23rd at Parker Church three miles from Americus on the road to La Crosse conducted by Rev Morrell Bostick a very able and forceful young minister. The general public is invited to come out and hear this popular young minister.
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Parker Church
Americus
la Crosse
Morrell Bostick
Candidacy Announcement For Congress Retire After Term
A public figure declares intent to run for the next congress and thanks supporters. He states he will not seek election beyond the sixty first congress and plans to retire after fourteen years in public service to devote attention to private affairs.
Peruna Editorial Promises Open Claims and Public Confidence
The document asserts that Peruna will continue advertising and selling the product despite criticism. It claims medical ethics are not violated and pledges to publish testimonials as provided, stating every bottle contains the printed testimonial and guarantees honesty to readers. It promises to expand production and to educate the public on the product’s benefits while dismissing imitators.
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Hartman
Pernza
Sued Sandas Ineinaael Hearith Wien
Sheriff Bell Withdraws Candidacy Amid Buena Vista Burglary
Sheriff Bell announces he will not seek re election after twelve years in Sumter County Georgia. He cites retirement to focus on farming and thanks the public for support. Police request to send tracking dogs to Buena Vista for dynamite burglaries failed due to transmission issues and dog ownership by the county jail superintendent. Passengers on the incoming afternoon train from Americus did not report the burglary.
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Bel L. Bell
Americus
Sheriff Bell
Georgia
Sumter
Times-Recorder
Bell
Reagin
Doge
Benna Vista
Feagin
Paschal
Beuna Vista
Oliver Opens Campaign for County Commissioner
George Oliver fires the first shot in the county commissioner race this morning, signaling the start of a campaign focused on taxpayer interests. Oliver is described as a popular, capable candidate with broad support from essential figures and the community.
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George Oliver
Oliver Yooneshee
Ver
Mr NaDonald 10 Offer for Commissioner
Captain John A McDonald offers for a place on the Sumter County board of commissioners. His card appears in today’s announcements column. The well known farmer and captain is praised for trustworthiness and public service, with supporters urging full consideration.
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John A.mcdonald
Board of County Commissioners of
Sumter
McDonald
Sumter County
Howe Again Seeks Relection as County Surveyor
Robert R. Howe, the county surveyor, announces his candidacy for re-election. He notes the low remuneration but emphasizes the office's importance and asserts his prior duties were performed accurately and faithfully.
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Robert BR. Howe
Mr Howe
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Men's Outfitter
Sheriff
Fuller
Ayer
Evattesis
Negro
Davis
Peruna Editarial NO. 1
Perana
Feraaaail
Buena Vista
S. Bell
Geo. Oliver
RAGE
MR. Na'donald
MR. Howe
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