Gas power deal eyed as Americus shows growth
Vice-President W A Dodson reports a hopeful Georgia bill to grant gas plant operation to an electric and railway group. A $25,000 bond is planned with the city for street railway completion. Purchasers aim to take over Americus Illuminating and Americus Railway assets, with gas and electric rates to fall. News from Philadelphia signals final sale steps. local plans include a large garage, a steel bridge, and new dwellings as Americus braces for infrastructure and sensational local events.
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W. A. Dodson
the Americas Railway & Light Company
Senator Dean
Waycross
Electric Light and Railway Corporation
Dean
Dodson
Georgia
Senate
House Committee
Americus Illuminating Company
Americus Railway & Light Company
Thos. Harrold
Philadelphia
Express
Harrold
Americus
FIRST BALE IS COMING Now IN FEW DAYS
Americus warehousemen and buyers await the first Georgia bale with expectations around July 20 to August 10. Deal Jackson, a Dougherty county grower, doubts he will secure the honor this season as his crop lags. Savannah expected the first bale around July 23 last year, with earlier years showing July 21 to Aug 2 arrivals. Galveston and New Orleans already report small early shipments.
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Americus
Georgia
Deal Jackson
Dougherty County
Savannah
Savanah
Galveston
New Orleans
Americus to Protest Proposed Freight Rate Rise
Americus plans to join a statewide protest against proposed freight rate increases from Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Georgia and the southeast. The Georgia Railroad Commission announced a hearing next Thursday, with a Board of Trade meeting Tuesday to select representatives to travel to Atlanta and submit a strong objection on behalf of Americus and other shippers.
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Ohio
Mississippi
Georgia Railroad Commission
Board of Trade
Atlanta
Americus
Railroad Commission
Georgia
Southeastern
Dealers in Near Buy a License of Clerk
Local dithers over near beer tax as $50 license fee is enforced. Chief Feagin orders prosecutions for dealers who ignored the permit. The piece wryly notes patrons face trouble with strong courage from a lemon extract aid and cites a Boston Transcript quip about a kissing dispute.
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Hawkes
Feagin
Killing at Atlanta theater ends in gunfire
In downtown Atlanta a fatal shooting occurred at an electric theater on Whitehall Street near Mitchell during rush hour. O. E. Rucker fired twice, killing L. P. Cox, a longtime Americus resident and roof repairer. Cox allegedly pursued Rucker after a prior dispute. Mrs. Lula Rogers, Cox’s fiancée, cited jealousy as motive. Cox’s body was sent to Jacksonville for burial.
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L. P. Cox
Atlanta
O. E. Rucker
Whitehall
Mitchell Street
Rucker
Cox
Mitchell
Americus
Jacksonville
Lula Rogers
Dangers of Kidney Trouble Warned by Local Ad
An advertisement warns of kidney disease dangers and urges using Deans Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. D. C. Pettis of Americus Georgia praising the cure for her son’s back pain and kidney issues after buying from Dodson's Pharmacy. Pills sold nationwide by Foster Millburn Co. at 50 cents.
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Bright
Dean
Americus
D. C. Pettis
Prince St
Dodson
Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Roar of the Tigers in Victory at Oglethorpe
In Oglethorpe Georgia on July 22 the Americas Tigers defeated Oglethorpe 11 to 10 in a well played game. Gatewood and Hooks formed the Tigers battery while Nelson Martin and Kleckley were Oglethorpe’s. A large crowd watched as the Tigers drew much support from their fans.
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Oglethorpe
Americas Tigers
Tiger Terrors
Gatewood
Hooks
Jungle Monarchs
Nelson
Martin
Kleckley
Tigers
Safe which is gem of convenience in Sumter County
An advertisement-style piece promotes the Security Safe sold by Walter Stephens and two sons in Sumter County from the Planter's Bank building as a comprehensive kitchen organizer. It describes tin lacquered construction, dust and bug proofing, built in storage for flour, sugar, tea, spices, coffee, bread and baking needs, a top clock, and lever operated sifted flour, plus a see through coffee mill receptacle for precise grinding. It rejects dust and clutter and extols modern efficiency for housewives.
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Sumter County
Walter Stephens
Sumter
Planter's Bank
Social and Personal Notes From Fitzgerald Area
Mrs. Ross Wilson of Fitzgerald guest of Mrs. J O McArthur on Lee street. Mr. William C Roach goes to White Sulphur Springs for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sheffield guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Collier in Atlanta. Mrs. Annie Mann and son T J Killen visiting in New York. Mrs. S H McKee visiting relatives at Waverly Hall. Rev J L Irvin and Mrs Irvin home after visit in Kentucky. Miss Maggie Burton of Smithville visiting Lamar street. Miss Edna Booker of Smithville guest in Americus. Joe Roney from Memphis visiting with Col and Mrs J C Roney. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P Harrold leaving for New York and the East next week. Mrs. Harvey Black and Misses Black of Thomaston guests of Mrs Frank Cato on Lee street. Miss Mattie Lewis Dodson going to Monroe as guest for a house party. Mr Charles Black on ten days vacation in Americus and Plains. Mrs Mary B Clay, Henry Clay and Miss Bryce Pillsbury leave for northern Michigan for the summer. Miss Floyd Fort entertained at Mount Airy for several weeks. Miss Leona Sampson and Mr W B Johnson marry in surprise yesterday morning at Rev O P Gilbert’s, knot tied with few friends, couple to Leslie for their home.
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Leona Sampson
W. B. Johnson
O. P. Gilbert
Leslie
Chambliss Houston Wedding Ends Season’s Social Highlight
The marriage of Miss Annie E Chambliss and Dr W H Houston was held Thursday evening at the Chambliss home. Floral decorations, a white pink color scheme, and a large guest list marked the affair. The couple and wedding party departed for Sylvester after a brilliant reception.
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Annie E. Chambliss
W. H. Houston
J. J. Chambliss
Ruth Arrington
Bascom Anthony
Jesse Chambliss
William Chambliss
Ira Roach
Nellie Houston
Liver Tone Advertises Malaria Cure In Pleasant Tasting Medicine
An old advertisement claims Liver Tone prevents fever by acting on the liver to remove malaria from the system. It touts the liquid as mild and pleasant tasting and a substitute for calomel with no diet restrictions. Sold by Dodson's Pharmacy.
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Dodson
D& Wh
Soil survey to begin in Sumter County this October
A formal note from BE B Lewis confirms the U S Department of Agriculture will begin a soil survey of Sumter County in October 1908. Congressman Lewis pressed for the survey and a county soil map, and Capt John A Cobb received assurance of prompt action. The proposed map would rate soil quality and crop adaptability across the county.
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Sumter County
Agricultural Department
BE. B. Lewis
John A. Cobb
Lewis
Montezuma
Americus
Humorous Notes from Woodby Surprise Editors
The Philadelphia Press recalls a playful exchange about verses left by Woodby. The editor notes the friend’s humor and the recipient’s surprise at his poetry. The snippet highlights light literary banter within a newsroom context.
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Woodby
Philadelphia Press
Hayes Assists in Senate Committee Investigation
Sumter's representative in the senate James E. Hayes of Macon county joins the senate committee appointed to investigate the convict lease system and the state prison commission. The joint committee includes Felder Brock and Hayes in the senate and Candler Wise Adams Ryals and McMullen in the house. The panel aims a thorough inquiry into the lease system and charges against officials responsible for the state's blemish.
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Sumter
Senate
James E. Hayes
Macon County
State Prison Commission
T. 8. Felder
Felder
Hayes
Brock
House
Candler
Wise
Adams
Ryals
McMullen
Le Grande Hotel Near Ready for Lessee Awakening
Americus businessman Mr E B Wooten has leased the Le Grande Hotel from the Waycross Hotel Company and expects to arrive August 1 to oversee preparations for a September opening. The building is largely complete with minor light fixtures and furniture shipments due in early next month.
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E. B. Wooten
Americus
le Grande Hotel
Waycross Hotel Company
Waycross Journal
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Albany
Solomon
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George Rodgers
Jackson Avenue
Americus Will
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Boston Transcript
Mrs. Rodgers
John Rucker
White Plains
Chicago News
Bobby
Ross Wilson of
Fitzgerald
J. O. McArthur
Lee Street
William C. Roach
White Sulphur Springs
Frank Sheffield
Mrs
Henry Collier
Annie Mann
T. J. Killen
New York City
S. H. McKee
Waverly Hall
J. L. Irvin
Mrs. Irvin
Kentucky
Maggie Burton
Smithville
Jossey
Lamar Street
Edna Booker
Joe Roney
Memphis
Col
J. c. Roney
Brooklyn Heights
Frank P. Harrold
East
Harvey Black
Misses Black
Thomaston
Frank Cato
Mattie Lewis Dodson
Monroe
Charles Black
Plains
Mary B. Clay
Henry Clay
Bryce Pilsbury
Northern
Michigan
Floyd Fort
Mount Airy
Chambliss
Houston
Livertone
Dolly
India
Madras
Wheatley & Ansley
Soil Survey
Congressman Lewis
Lesse
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