Perry Clegg Jr Weds Maggie Chapman in Surprise Ceremony
Mr. Perry Clegg Jr and Miss Maggie Chapman were married Sunday afternoon at Andersonville after a mistaken plan. Rev J B McGehee performed the brief ceremony in the presence of friends. The bride is famed in Americus society and a sponsor at a Confederate Veterans reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Clegg
Maggie Chapman
Perry C. Clegg, Jr
Andersonville
J. B. McGehee
Miss Chapman
Andrew Chapel
Americas
McGehee
Cam Sumter
Atlanta
J. ?. Chapman
Clegg
Whitley Grocery Company
Fitzgerald
Colony City
Yield Likely Shorter This Year in Sumter County
A Sumter planter and cotton expert warns the county crop will be shorter than in many years due to late rains. He notes quick plant growth followed by scalded blooms and squares from varied weather, with leaves and stalks fine but overall yield reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Sumter County
J. W. Mize
Albert Morgan
DeSoto
First Baptist Church Grants Pastor Samuel Dean Vacation
At the close of Sunday service a brief church conference approved a month long vacation for the pastor Rey Samuel Dean and Mrs. Dean. He will depart this week for several weeks of rest and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Rey
Samuel
Dean
Collector Sibley Resigns From Albany Post
Internal Revenue collector C. L. Sibley of Albany resigns effective August 1. Reported reason is overwork due to the new war stamp tax, making it hard to handle duties alone in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
C. L. Sibley
Albany
Evangelist J W Lee May Consider Return for Prohibition Fight
Rev J W Lee who conducted a tent meeting here recently passed through Americus en route to Cuthbert from Macon He said he might return to Americus to lead a band in the prohibition struggle but has not decided yet The meetings were well attended and deemed beneficial Tar Tines Recorn Ty Ty resident J H Holley sent a crate of large peaches weighing twelve to fifteen ounces Queen Elberta variety noted for sweetness and meat quality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lee
Americus
Cuthbert
Macon
J. H. Holley
Ty Ty
Elberta
Whiskey Election in Randolph and nearby towns
Randolph conducts a whiskey election as Americus area votes on a local option. Cuthbert joins the heated campaign, with August 1 election day set, six days before Sumter County dry vote battles begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Cuthbert
Drys
Sumter
Enterprising Druggist Sells Dr King’s New Discovery
An enterprising druggist, Dr E J Eldridge, offers Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The remedy is advertised as curing asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat lung ailments. Trial bottles are offered free, regular bottles 60 cents or 1.00. Guaranteed cure or price refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J Eldridge
Dr. King
Local notes show crops and commerce in Americas area
Reports from Americas detail crop blight in cotton, a large hay crop forecast, and peach shipments from Fort Valley and Marshallville. Roy Harker leaves for Valdosta as a traveling salesman for Briggs & Lasseter. Rev. Sam Small named army chaplain. Rev. Sam Jones preaches near Baltimore. G and A railroad plans more locomotives amid business growth. Americus residents face downpours after a Myrtle Springs trip. Peaches, baskets, and freight drafts noted. local checkers relax amid busyness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Harker
Valdosta
Briggs & Lasseter
Fort Valley
Marshallvyille
Americus
Myrtle Springs
Americus Fruit
Lamar Street
Furlow & Jones
Neon Buchanan
Omaha Exposition
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Landreth
Dodson's Pharmacy
Quarterly Conference Set at Mount Springs Church
The third quarterly conference for St. Paul charge moves from Monday to Saturday at Mount Springs church Angloth and 7th. It is set for the first Sunday and the preceding Saturday. Conference participants include B E Warrissros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mount Springs Church
Angloth
Warrrissros
Fruit Growers Convene State Horticultural Society Meeting
The annual session of the State Horticultural Society meets in this city next week for three days starting Wednesday. About 150 delegates are expected as Georgians and fruit growers gather at city hall for demonstrations, exhibits, and ideas exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Horticultural Society
Georgia
Barbecue Benefit Realizes About Forty Dollars
Americus cherishes a successful event held at the hotel park last evening under Lassies Army and Navy Relief Association auspices. Coot Stanfield’s cooking drew praise from the ladies who served with patriotic effort, and about $40 was raised to aid sick and wounded soldiers at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy League
Americus
Lassies' Army and Navy Relief Association
Coot Stanfield
League
Voy
Recruits in Fort Valley Move to Enlist
Capt. Chas. Van Riper of Company L Third Georgia Regiment left for Fort Valley to enlist young men qualified for army service. Many will be discharged from work as fruit packing and shipping declines reduce jobs this week. About sixty volunteers are already mustered in, with a large fall quota expected by next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. van Riper
Georgia Regiment
Fort Valley
van Riper
Ini
Uota
Milledgeville Professor Weds Miss Stewart in Quiet Ceremony
Prof. J M Richardson of Milledgeville and Miss Dallie Stewart of Americus county were married Wednesday morning at the bride’s parents home ten miles east of Americus. Rev. B E Whittington officiated in the presence of a few friends. The couple departed for Milledgeville to begin life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Richardson
Milledgeville
Dallie Stewart
J. Day Stewart
Americus
Richardson
B E. Whittington
Sheriff Urges Delinquent Voters to Pay Back Taxes
Sheriff McArthur warns many voters are behind on taxes and will have their names removed from the voter list if not paid. He urges immediate payment to avoid deregistration. Tax Receiver Reiford reports a busy period with books closing Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Reiford
Pleasant navor Syrup of Figs praised as family laxative
The text extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative with soothing effects and favorable results for children and parents alike. It claims to be the best family remedy and recommends every family keep a bottle, produced by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Birds of Passage Travel and Society Notes
A list of local residents and visitors in Americus including Maj. J Harper Black of Plains and a string of guests visiting relatives in Atlanta Rome Montgomery Nashville and Alabama towns. Several travelers return from Tybee Old Point Comfort Chickamauga Defiance and Chicago while millinery and music interests are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harper Black
Plains
Ella Clarke
H. C. Bagley
Atlanta
J. L. McArthur
Nashville
Sheriff’ McArthur
Susie Whitaker
Mattie Ausley
Tybee
Mattie Moore
White Plains
A. Dodson
Ethel
Landis Prince
Rome
Montgomery
T.J. Wade
Leslie
Americus
J. L. Blackwell
Columbia
Ala
Emmett Bolton
L. G. Couneil
Old Point Comfort
Hopkins Arrested Over Violin Theft Claim in Webster County
Jesse Hopkins was arrested by Officer Smith after a complaint from a neighbor alleging he appropriated a violin with a sweet tone. Hopkins says the instrument was lent by the complainant’s wife and promises a clear record when the case is heard. Sheriff Horn was notified of his detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hopkins
Offcer Smith
Webster County
Hopkins
Jesse
Sheriff Horn
Webster
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box.
Scotch Lawns Charm: Fast Color Streetwear Worth Double
Readable fragment notes Scotch Lawns with fast colors and pretty styles at 3e yda-1500 yards fig'd. The item is described as valuable, suggesting high quality and potential premium worth in the described context.
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Euch
Samuel C. Dean
Sibley
Ious
Evangelist Lee
Randolph
Americus Jewelry
Geo. D. Wheatley
Plow
Hudson's Drug Store
Sam Small
Sam Jones
Glyndon Park
Baltimore
G. & A. Railroad
Florida
Prof
Miss Dallie Stewart
Birds
Passage
M. T. Elam
New York
Col
Frank Hooper
North Georgia
Soldier Boys
Chickamauga
W. W. Wheeler
W. H. Tondee
Lumpkin
Olin Daniel
Craughan
Business College
Florence Baldwin
Dawson
Mattie Stanfield
Stella Scarborough
Wilkerson
Col. Robt. L. Oliver
Old Point Comfort Va
Hattie
Eva May McAfee
Smithville
Richard Gray
Pearl Ashurst
Geneva
W. C. Gray
Loulie DeVore
Opelika
Jno. T. Argo
John N. Scarborough
W. C. Carter
Leila Scarborough
Turverville
EO. Eldridge
Defiance
Ohio
G. M. Eldridge
A. R. Eldridge
Jewritnv & Music Co
Bucklen
India
Madras
Wheatley
Americue. GA
James Fricker
Wefhavej
Mk. O. N
Jwood
Greene Bros
Corron Ave
Spain
Moerlein
Morelein
T. (. Bass
Freak and Ice Co
Artesian Corner
Lass
T. Q. Bass
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