Georgia Alabama Power Buys Americus Lighting Plant
Reports indicate Americus Lighting Company has been purchased by Georgia Alabama Power Company. Day and Zimmerman Philadelphia will handle engineering and legal details. Rights of way and franchise transfers are before the city, with lines expected in Americus within 60 to 99 days. The new line could deliver 2600 horsepower, expanding industrial power beyond current use.
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Americus Lighting Company
Georgia-Alabama Power Company
Albany
Day and Zimmerman
Philadelphia
Ratine
Cy Council
Americas Wighting Company
Council
Fech
Light Committee
Times-Recorder
J. Ferree
Ferree
Philadelpia
Americus
Ewing
Day
Times-Recorder Missing Word contest awards totaling 50 dollars
After two days of checking the Missing Word contest entries, 13 contestants share the $50 prize. Six leaders found seven words each, with others finding six, five, or four words. Checks have been mailed to winners, including contestants from Americus and surrounding areas.
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the Times-Recorder
Times-Recorder
J. M. Summerford
Leslie
Eunice McDaniel
Americus
Ee Knox
E. W. Coker
Andersonville
Ac Ass. McCrea
Bertam’ Cox
A. R. Royal
Alma EK
Wall
Marie Walker
H. W. Smithwick
Albert Harris
Jack Tinsley
Times-Recorder Office
Rotary invites surgeon general to survey malaria near Americus
The Americus Rotary club extended an invitation to the U S surgeon general to send two men to Americus to study mosquitoes and malaria. A Rotary subcommittee and other citizens deem mosquito elimination crucial now. The luncheon featured Prof J E Mathis on Robert E Lee and performances by KO and Davis at Rylander theater. Lieut Henderson was among the guests.
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Americus
J. E. Mathis
Robert E. Lee
Davis
Rylander Theater
Susan Stallings
Rotary
Lieut, Henderson
Savannah Police Judge Has A Clear Docket
Savannah January 18 Recorder Schwa faced a clean docket with no arrests made by the police in twenty four hours as Savannah police archit cleared their morning docket.
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Savannah
Recorder Schwa
Dayton Lieutenant Aims Three Hour Flight To New York
Dayton Ohio article notes Lieutenant Pearson departed McCook Field at 11 30 this morning aiming to fly from Dayton to New York in three hours as a test of speed and endurance.
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Dayton
New York
Ohio
Pearson
McCook Field
Major Gaudry Dies in Savannah Retirement Officer
Major J. J. Gaudry, retired officer of the Georgia National Guard, died in Savannah on January 18. He had served in state defense forces and was noted for long service. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Savannah
J. J. Gaudry
Georgia National Guard
Americus School Centenary Plans Gather Momentum
Preparation for February 13 semi centennial of Americus public schools advances with living former pioneer board member as honor guest. Current board includes W. W. Dykes and J. E. Poole. original trustees led by T. M. Furlow, J. S. White, and others laid foundations with Supt. J. E. Mathis.
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Original School Board
Parks
Americus
James M. Smith
Board of Education
W. W. Dykes
G. R. Ellis
E. B. Everett
D. R. Andrews
J. B. Ansley
T. E. Bolton
T. F. Gatewood
W. M. Humber
A. J. Harris
S. R. Heys
A. Rylander
John Sheffield
J. E. Poole
Poole
T. M. Furlow
George F. Cooper
A. M. Wynn
J. S. White
Uriah B. Harrold
James M. Clarke
W. Sirene
B. F. Brown
A. S. Cutts
S. H. Hawkins
Moses Speer
Merrill Callaway
Hiram French
J. E. Mathis
C. W. Sirene
Sirene
Greenville
S. C
Fate of five Perrin rotters Sun Anowa
In Marion Illinois on January 18 a jury began deliberations after long instructions by Judge Hartwell in a murder case tied to the Herrin riots. The judge stated the verdict rests on whether the offense is murder or not.
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Perrin Roters
Anowa
Marion, Ills
Howard Hoffman
Herrin
Hartwell
Veterans and Sons to Assist Daughters in Lee Birthday Program
The local chapter of Daughters of the Confederacy will present a commemorative program Friday at 10 at the high school auditorium for Robert E. Lee's birthday. Confederate veterans will be guests of honor with preferred seating, and Sons of Veterans plus Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and students will assist. The public is invited to attend.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
Sons of Veterans
Jenkin's Plea To Be Self Defense
Statesboro report says Sheriff Mallard brought Joe Jenkins to town from Denver Colorado on January 18. Jenkins, wanted in Sylvania for the murder of Alfred Jones, a Black man, near there weeks ago, could not speak but was understood to plead self defense.
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Statesboro
Mallard
Joe Jenkins
Sylvania
Alfred Jones
Jenkins
Denver
Colo
Entire Helvetia Crew Declared Lost At Sea
Norfolk January 18 The entire eleven man crew of the schooner Helvetia are believed to have perished when the vessel capsized off the Virginia coast during heavy storms last month. A derelict sighted near Winter Quarters Lightship confirmed the Helvetia’s identity as investigators concluded the crew could not have escaped the gale.
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Norfolk
Coast Guard
Virginia
Winter Quarters
Helvetia
Guard
Pershing Declines Welcome for Rhine Homecoming
Washington Jan 18 General Pershing has declined with regret an invitation to attend the welcome home celebration in Savannah for American troops returning from the Rhine. He sent the note to Senator Harris in explanation.
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Washington
Pershing
Savannah
Rhine
Harris
Rubber Tire Supply Tied to British Control
Rubber for automobile tires comes mainly from British possessions, most of the East Indies. About 70 percent of the tires are made in the United States.
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East Indies
United States
Americus banks to close for Lees birthday holiday
Three Americus banks will close for the entire day Friday to honor General Lee's birthday a legal bank holiday.
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Americus Banks
Lee
Americus
Worm species named Golfinga McelIntoshii discovered on golf trip
A scientist named a newly found worm species Golfinga McelIntoshii after describing it during a golf game with his colleague Prof. McIntosh. The naming ties a scientific discovery to a casual round, reflecting the moment of description.
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Golfinga McelIntoshii
Prof
McIntosh
Salary tangle in city council ends by budget ruling
The January city council meeting failed to reopen the 1923 budget before February 1 as required by law. Mayor Poole said amendments must be by ordinance, and efforts by Aldermen Allison Mize Mitchell were ruled out of order though they argued salaries for some departments, including firemen, remain unsettled. The city attorney explained how an ordinance could amend the budget, with veto power and possible override by a two thirds vote.
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Poole
Times-Recorder
Allison
Mize
Mitchell
Alderman Allison
Lane
Finance Committee
Pace
Efficiency and Economy Commission
First Woman Chaser Savannah Alderman Mrs Morgan
Savannah Jan 18 Mrs S B C Morgan, a well known city figure, is set to become Savannahs first woman alderman. She ran on the Stewart ticket and lost in the primary. Dr George White, a retiring alderman now in the west, resigned by telegraph, paving the way for her election at a special council meeting this afternoon.
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Savannah
S. B. C. Morgan
Arabi Dairy Herd Receives Clean Health Bill
Dr W C Stroud assistant state veterinarian completes inspection of Arabi Dairy association herds in Cordele and gives 152 cows a clean bill of health. He advises other dairymen to follow the Arabi plan as a model for herd health.
Confederate Veterans Call for Lee Memorial Exercise Ride
Commander H. D. Watts of local camp No. 642 United Confederate Veterans urges veterans to meet at the courthouse tomorrow at 9 50 in the morning for transport to the Lee memorial exercise at the high school building.
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H. D. Watts
United Confederate Veterans
Fire damages bedroom mattress at Forrest Street home
Early morning fire at 118 Forrest Street, the residence of J. P. Chapman, caused burning soot to ignite a mattress. Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly with no further damage reported.
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Forrest Street
J. P. Chapman
Arsenate imports necessary this year
Washington, Jan. 18. Imports will be necessary to furnish Southern cotton planters sufficient supplies of calcium arsenate used in fighting the boll weevil, according to a joint report of the agriculture and interior departments transmitted to the senate in response to a resolution by Senator Smith. Domestic producers could not supply the product fast enough to meet early requirements this year.
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Washington
Agriculture and Interior Departments
Senate
Smith
Grand Opera Is Assured For Atlanta
Atlanta January 18 Formal closing of the contract for the 1923 opera occurred at a meeting of the Atlanta Musical Festival association directors. Signatures to the annual contract were appended, sealing the 1923-8 transaction and promising Atlanta a brilliant opera season. The program for the week of April 24 will include two new operas alongside old favorites for local music lovers.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Musical Festival Association
President Harding Shows Sharp Improvement In Health
Washington Jan 18 President Harding after several days of grip is reported much improved by White House officials. He has no fever but cancelled all engagements and remains in his room.
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Washington
Harding
White House
French court martial six Ruhr coal magnates for refusing orders
Essen, Jan 18. Six Ruhr coal magnates faced court martial for refusing to obey military orders in territory under siege. Names withheld. Conviction could confiscate all property. None arrested yet. they are being sought by French authorities.
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Essen
Associated Press
Ruhr
Aggies Lose To Leslie Rocky Court Highlight
The Aggies were defeated 25 to 6 by Leslie on a rough rocky court cited as the sole cause. They note no rocks on the indoor A. and M. Auditorium court for Friday’s home game against Leesburg, expecting a different result.
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Aggies
Leslie
Leesburg
Death of Cordele Lady Causes Wide Sorrow
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Myers Burkett wife of a Cordele businessman and mother of six was held Wednesday at the Arabi Baptist church. The family recently moved to Cordele and her death caused wide sorrow. She was buried in Sunayside cemetery.
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Cordele
Alice Myers Burkett
The
Arabi Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Nathan Murray Hosts City Hall Honors Supper
Nathan Murray the druggist hosted a city hall supper for fire police street overseer and sheriff before a city council meeting. Attendees enjoyed coffee and praised the host as delightful.
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Nathan Murray
CITY
Mr. Murray
Confederate veterans to attend Robt. E. Lee birthday exercises
The A. S. Cutts camp United Sons of Confederate Veterans are asked to meet at the court house Friday morning January 19 to accompany veterans to the high school for Lee birthday exercises. Members are urged to bring cars. Order by Commander J. W. Shiver and Adjutant Gordon Howell.
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Sons OF Confederate Veterans
A. S. Cutts Camp
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Court House
Robi
E. Lee
J. W. Shiver
Comander
Gordon Howell
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