Board keeps teachers reelected as road work advances
Americas Board of Education re elected all teachers at Furlow and Rees Park schools except high school principal Prof W O Cheney. The annual meeting praised the schools and noted ongoing Smithville to Sumter road work with two convict gangs paving about nine miles. Plans include widening future roads and pursuing a county wide highway system to attract homeseekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Board of Education
Furlow
Rees Park
W. O. Cheney
Cheney
Messrs
G. W. Glover
John A. Cobb
W. E. Brown
W. A. Dodson
E. B. Everett
J. B. Felder
Frank P. Harrold
F. A. Hooper
J. E. Mathis
W. P. Wallis
George A. Turpin
J. B. Hudson
Will C. Sullivan
Jnc
Sumterny
S Lo
Amercus
Lee County
Smithville Road
Americus
Dixon Farm
Bear Branch
American
Sumter City
A. G. Miller
Yonah Buchanan
Marian Whitaker
Alice Stallings
Kate Thornton
Genevieve Morgan
Claude McLaughlin
Annie McLaugh UN
Annie Ansley
Sarah Cobb
Foy Mott
Lucy H. Simmons
Ruby Hoyl
Daisy Gnosspellus Ike- Wise
Washington
Lee Street
Board of County Commissioners
Albany
County Commissioners of
South Georgia
Frank SheMeld
Smithville
Macon County
Sumter County
Monument to Honor Federal Dead in Salisbury
Mr. Carroll J. Clark of Americus declares the Clark Marble Works won a contract to erect a grand monument at Salisbury National Cemetery. State of Pennsylvania will fund the $20,000 marble and granite structure for the federal dead buried there. The firm previously built other state monuments at Andersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Firm
Salisbury
Carroll J. Clark
Clark Marble Works
Americus
N. C
National Cemetery
Glark
Widders
Americus Company
Pennsylvania
Anderson Ville
Anville
Turner in serious condition alarms Americus friends
Americus residents and Judge J.3 Turner state prison commissioner remain alarmed over his continued serious illness at his Eatonton home. Reports say a prior medical event in Atlanta is linked to his current ailment and the situation troubles local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
J. 3
Turner
Eatonton
Judge Turner
Atlanta
Foley's Orina Laxative Offers Gentle Liver and Digestive Relief
Promote Foley's Orina Laxative as a superior remedy for constipation and stomach trouble. Claims include sweetened stomach and breath, gentle liver stimulation, and regulated bowels compared with pills and ordinary laxatives.
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Foley
Reduced Rates From Americus for Veterans Trip to Memphis
Central of Georgia Railway offers through coach from Americus to Memphis via Columbus and Birmingham. Departure 3:25 a m June 5, 1909. arrival 8:05 p m same day. Round trip fare 9 75 dollars. Tickets on sale June 5 6 7 limited to return by June 30 1909.
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Americus
Central of Georgia Railway
Columbus
Birmingham
Memphis
Midsummer Millinery Styles Featured in Fashion Journals
Exquisitely charming millinery pieces from leading fashion centers now in stock at astonishingly low prices. Complete assortment on offer, with inspection invited.
Relatives Oppose Crawford Estate Administration
Relatives of Joshua B. Crawford of Americus file a caveat against letters of administration to his widow Mrs. M B Crawford, alleging the last marriage was void as she was formerly Mrs. Farage and may have a living prior husband, plus claims of incompetence. Hearing set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Joshua B. Crawford
M. B. Crawford
Took a Cowardly Advantage in Everybody's magazine
A fragmentary colorful tale describes a Black woman named Dinah crying on the street after someone hit her on the foot with a club. The scene uses racial insult and depicts a prejudiced encounter amid humorous or satirical notes about family mischief at a summer resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everybody's Magazine
Dinah
Mi-o-na Digestive Remedy Promoted for Indigestion
Dodson's Pharmacy offers Mi-o-na to cure indigestion and restore energy. The ad claims rich red blood and vitality result from a better stomach, noting symptoms like sour stomach, belching, and nervous unrest. A 50 cent box is guaranteed to remove the cause or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
America
Todson
Americte
Marriage at Home in Augusta Enthralls Family and Friends
Miss Nettle Heys and Mr. Robert Bealle Winlock wed in a warm home ceremony at the bride’s father W. B. Heys residence. The yellow color theme, golden roses, and refined decor highlighted the reception. After the ceremony the couple departed for New York and other points, planning to reside in Augusta where Mr. Winlock runs a successful business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nettle Heys
Robert Bealle Winlock
W. B. Heys
W. F. Francis
Mrs. Winlock
Helen McMath
Brownie Carter
Gordon Heys
Homer Daniel
Winlock
New York
Augusta
Perry Davis Painkiller A Century of Quick Relief
A household staple for sprains cuts and bruises Perry Davis Painkiller offers quick relief from strains and aches. First introduced seventy years ago it is used worldwide and comes in a new large 35 cent size promoting rapid healing and mercy in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Mercy
Perry
Daya
Hanged for Murder of Farmer Near Oglethorpe
Isaiah Hicks was executed by hanging after being found guilty of murdering farmer Lofley near Oglethorpe. The private hanging occurred Tuesday with only officers present as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Hicks
Mr. Lofley
Oglethorpe
Foley Kidney Remedy Aids Prostate Comfort In Elderly Men
A Dexter Kentucky man writes that his father suffered kidney and bladder trouble diagnosed as enlarged prostate. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy, the first bottle brought relief and the second bottle left him free from the complaint, avoiding surgery due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Ll. E. Morris
Dexter, Ky
Apple Remedy for Thirst in Humorous Patient Exchange
A doctor recommends a simple fix for recurring thirst with apples. The patient quips about eating 50 or 60 apples daily, highlighting the comic back and forth in a medical consultation.
Hobson Can See Their Knives In Tokyo Dinner
The Los Angeles Times reports Admiral Togo hosted a dinner in Tokyo to honor a Rear Admiral Harbor. The piece suggests Japan and the United States appear unusually cordial on the surface, though underlying tensions may persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Los Angeles Times
Togo
Tokyo
Harbor
Japan
United States
Silk and Lace Goods Sale Offerings
Silk fabrics fine 36 inch Messalines at 1.00 yd. Unmatchable val and cluny laces 5c yd. Lingerie waists from 98c to 2.50 each. New corset covers gowns petticoats drawers in varied styles. Summer neckwear 25c 35c. Dutch collars 25c. Niagara-Maid silk gloves popular colors. New ribbons belts beltings pins. Many new items daily. we invite you to trade here.
Assorted Paraphrase Voices from an Old Timer
An elderly speaker recalls habitual newspaper reading during commutes and jests about relationships and finances. The fragment mentions a woman and a thought on paying interest and rent, contrasting mortgaged versus leased housing in a casual conversational tone.
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Supt. Miller
S. Turner
U. C
Tenn
S.W. Calmes
Crawford
Bright
Outfit, Inc
Hixtra
Miss Hey
Mr. Winlock
Cardus
Cardui
Ules Bragg
Sweetser
Ind
Lleaque
Ansley
Val
Hunters Green
Niagara-Maid
Chas. L. Ansley
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