Congressman Griggs Dies Suddenly in Georgia
News from Americus reports the death of Congressman James M. Griggs at his Dawson home after a sudden apoplectic event. Born March 29 1861 in LaGrange he built a long career as a lawyer judge and public servant before serving in Congress for seven terms. He leaves a family and wide circle of friends across Georgia.
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Newa
Americus
Dawson
James M. Griggs
Griggs
J. H. Beard
Sumter County
Jnd
James Matthews Griggs
LaGrange
Georgia
Peabody Normal College
Nashville
Alapaha
Berrien County
Patanda
Ouse
Theodosia Stewart
D. R. Stewart
Shellman
Growndren
EB. W. Hollingsworth
Augusta Griggs
Vista Americus
Stewart Riggs
Judge Griggs
Episcopal Diocesan Convention Opens at Calvary
On Wednesday January 26 the annual Episcopal Diocese of Georgia convention begins at Calvary Church in Americus with Bishop Fred Reese presiding. Delegates from Woman's Auxiliary Brotherhood of St Andrew and Daughters of the King will attend, with 100 to 200 visitors expected during the three to four days. Rev J B Lawree, rector of Calvary, will return from Marietta to finalize arrangements. Americus plans generous hospitality to visiting clergy and lay members.
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Episcopal Poeees
Georgia
Callary Church
Fredrk F. Reese
Woman's Auxiliary
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Daughters of the King
Amer
J. B. Lawmee
Calvary
Marietta
Mericus
Ice sale of ladies tailor made suits
Ice sale of ladies tailor made suits announces a quick inventory clear out with many coats on sale at half price. The ad urges readers to view the selection today and hurry to CHAS L ANSLEY for cash deals, noting limited exceptions and a final push to move stock.
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Chas
L. Ansley
Americus
Fortune in mules paid out in Americus
Five hundred mules sold in Americus since October have generated about 125000 dollars, with average value around 260 dollars per animal. Prices range from 300 to 350 for finer stock, up to 750 for a few special pairs, with Kentucky sired animals favored though some top stock came from St. Louis.
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Americus
Kentucky
Americas
Missouri
St. Louis
Texas
Lone Star State
Sumter County
Plains Bank Declares Eight Percent Dividend
The Bank of Plains held its annual meeting and declared an eight per cent dividend on its $25,000 capital stock. Officers re-elected: R. T. Oliver as president, B. T. Wise as vice president, and W. I. Thomas as cashier. The bank has operated under strong management and aided the town’s commercial life.
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Bank of Plains
R. T. Oliver
B. T. Wise
W. I.thomas
the Plains Bank
Mrs Johnny J Jones dies during carnival stay in Madison
Mrs Johnny J Jones died Monday in Madison Georgia during the carnival company visit. She had been an invalid, stayed in a car her husband arranged with every comfort. Carnival women kissed her goodbye before the coffin closed. The body was shipped to Pennsylvania.
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Americas
Johnny J. Jones
Carnival
Madison
Pennevivenis
Als
Lands of Hill estate sell at good price
The realty from the estate of the late Mrs. Pauline Allen in Americus drew strong bids at an administrator's sale for division among six heirs. Dave B. Hill, Eugene Hill, and Judson Hill led purchases including the Hill residence on Hill Street for 7705 dollars and a Lee County farm of 2011 acres for 22600 dollars. Small town cottages and stores fetched 2400 dollars, while the Glisson lands of about 580 acres east of Americus were resold by trustee Oliver Orr of Macon pending court confirmation.
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Pauline Allen
Hill
Americus
Dave B
Eugene Hill
Judson Hill
W. D. Moreland
Lee County
Hill Street
Hig
Dave B. Hill
Smithville
D. B. Hill
George W. Glisson
Oliver Orr
Macon
Georgia Belle Special Brings Peach Shipment for College Girls
The Central's Georgia Belle Special train departed Americus with five coaches and the largest shipment of peaches yet, carrying only school girls from Arlington to distribute fruit among colleges across the state. Conductor Apollo Belvidere led the run as the rail car filled with excited participants and applause at the depot.
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The
Central
Americus
Arlington
Apollo Belvidere
Sumter County Commission Holds January 1910 Meeting
Regular meeting of Sumter County Georgia Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues on January 3 1910. Present were Chairman Frank Sheffield Clerk J F Bolton and commissioners T B Hooks A F Hodges H J Webb. Minutes read and adopted. Lizzie Bell granted 5 per month support salary raised for County Physician to 60 monthly with drugs. R L Maynard elected County Attorney for ensuing term. Total bills approved 16167.20 and ordered paid. Meeting adjourned.
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Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Sumter County
Georgia
Frank Sheffield
J. F. Bolton
T. B. Hooks
A. F. Hodges
H. J. Webb
Lizzie Bell
R. L. Maynard
Banks of Americus in trim for dividends
Five thousand dollars was paid out Tuesday by the Bank of South Western Georgia to its stockholders as the regular semi annual dividend. Other local banks follow with annual meetings upcoming, deposits totaling hundreds of thousands, and combined capital near a half million dollars.
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Bank of South Western Georgia
A. W. Smith
G. M. Eldridge
the Americas Banks
Planters Bank
Americus
Commercial City Bank of Americas Reports Strong Year
The Commercial City Bank of Americas held its annual meeting and announced a regular semiannual dividend of 4 percent. The bank increased capital to 50 000, boosted deposits to about a quarter of a million, and reported strong progress under President John W. Wheatley with Crawford Wheatley as vice-president and R E McNulty as cashier.
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Commercial City Bank of Americas
Commercial City
John W. Wheatley
Americas
Crawford Wheatley
R. E. McNulty
W. A. Hawkins
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Congressman Griggs
LY — Episcopal Convention
Sien
Plains Bank
Admin
Sumter County Commission
Castoria
Banks OF
Amerigus
TRIM
Commercial City Bank
Tutt’s
Chas L. Ansley
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