First Carmens Peach Shipment From Georgia
The Times-Recorder reports the Bagley Gober Co shipped the first carload of Carmens peaches from Georgia, with more shipments expected by tomorrow. Manager W F McRee stated the variety is highly popular in the North and commands top prices, signaling growing demand and expansion in the Americus orchard.
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Times-Recorder
Bagley-Gober
Americus Territory Co
Georgia
Bagley- Gober Co
W. F. McRee
Health Coffee: the closest coffee imitation yet produced
Dr Shoop of Raine Wisconsin presents Health Coffee a substitute brewed from toasted grains with malt and nuts. No real coffee by design the product promises quick preparation and is sold through Sparks Grocery Co as a ready made drink.
Police move to quiet street musicians in early hours
In several cities police aim to curb street music during the early morning. The Washington Post notes a forthcoming shift adding lawn mower as a musical instrument to the list of disruptive noises, promising more peace and quiet.
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Washington Post
Farmers Oil Co Holds Second Annual Meeting
The Farmers Oil Co held its second annual meeting at the president's office. Officers retained include C. M. Council as president George W. Riley as general manager and A. G. P'ter as secretary. A ten percent dividend on capital stock was declared based on the season's satisfactory business.
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Farmers Oil Co
Americus
C. M. Council
George W. Riley
A. G. P'ter
Emory Comes to Americus for Three Game Series
Emory University baseball team, among Georgia’s best college clubs, travels to Americus for a three game series starting Friday. The Rah Rah squad arrives at noon Thursday and aims to change Americus's season record, having won all games except two so far. The event provides a political respite amid statewide excitement between the Smiths and the Browns.
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Emory
Georgia
Americus Tomorror
Smiths
Browns
Americus
Brown Wins Georgia By Large Majority Says Brown Campaign
Brown sweeps Georgia with large lead as reports from J R Smith Brown campaign manager indicate 15 000 to 20 000 majority with several counties already pledged to Brown Fulton and Chat ham give big margins against Smith while Floyd Muscogee and Dougherty show varied results Brown leading in multiple counties and precincts with Columbus and surrounding regions showing heavy turnout and indications Brown carries Ware and other counties
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Times-Recorder
J. R. Smith
Brown
R. Smith
Joe Brown
Georgia
Brown County
Smith Camp
Gov. Smith
Fulton
Chatham
Bibb
Richmond
Floyd County
Rome
Muscogee
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Dougherty
Smith
Taylor County
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Indications Brown
Ware County
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Columbus
Midiana
Nances
Richland County
City of Augusta
Sandersville
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Western Union
Pierce County
Batonton
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Sas
Indications Brown Holds Several Georgia Counties in Vote
Early Western Union dispatches show Brown leading in many counties including Burke, Quitman, Chattahoochee, Turner, and Bibb with varying majorities. Smith leads in others such as Bulloch, Gilmer, Chatham, and Cobb, with updates from towns like Dalton, Oglethorpe, and Macon noting Brown gains. Final results uncertain as precincts report. observers note close races in Clayton and Butts counties and a mix of Brown and Smith victories across the state.
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Brown
Smith
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Indications
Indications Smith
Butts County
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Smith Leads In Sumter Vote By Narrow Margin
Sumter county backed Smith in the Thursday vote by a slim majority of 127, about half of his prior statewide lead. Brown’s statewide majority is about 20,000 with Treasurer Park winning easily. Hughes appears to win in Congress Third District by around 300, carrying Sumter by about 80. J R Williams likely wins circuit court judge post by about 200. Other county tallies and district hopes circulated among parties through Friday morning.
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Smith
Sumter
Brown
Treasurer Park
Lewis
Hughes
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Americas
J. R. Williams
W. W. Dykes
The Vote In Americus Largest In Years
The morning and early afternoon voting in Americus, Sumter County, drew unusually heavy turnout for this election since Reconstruction. About 160 ballots were cast at noon, with locals dominating and few rural voters present. A brief challenge by Smith supporters against Seaboard Railway employees registered in Americus was dismissed as a bluff, and voting proceeded without incident.
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Americas
Seaboard Railway
Savannah
Brown
Court session adjourned for the week by Judge Littlejohn
Election day suspend prolonged court activities with no cases to be tried for now. Yesterday Elias Mickleberry and Alonzo Prince were brought before the marshal for arrest after a late hour, as the session ended for the time and will resume next week.
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Elijott Mickleberry
Alonzo Prince
Rencee
Ancelaries
Nisit
Georgia Peach Crop Seen Ready to Break Records
Georgia peach growers anticipate a record harvest with up to 6,000 carloads in sight. Central of Georgia Railway plans to move 50 cars daily by June 10 as shipments rise to August 1. Prices hover around 1 to 1.50 per crate for early green stone varieties, with better fruit expected to fetch higher sums. Fort Valley projects 600 cars, Americus 400, Marshallville 300, Montezuma 150, and Barnesville 150, among others. past ten-year shipments show variability, yet potential for a record. Some fruit may be canned, while top quality fruits head to major markets.
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Middle Georgia
Atlanta
H. C. Bagley
Usani
Fort Vatley
Americury
Marshallville
Montezuma
Barnesville
Georgia
No Verdict of Guilty on Tuesday in Two Felony Cases
Two felony cases tried in the superior court Tuesday ended with a verdict of not guilty in one burglary case and most guilty in a murder matter. Elijah Mickleberry was acquitted, while Clevewaterers faced a guilty verdict. other defendants received terms in a gang confinement or on a separate assault charge. The trial schedule extended into today as more criminal cases continued.
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Willis Horne
Walters
Elijah —Mickleberry
John. Hiley
B. R. Rucker
Oldest Ordinary in Georgia Judge S Edwards of Smithville
The piece profiles Judge S Edwards, aged 83, serving as Ordinary for Lee county with seven four year terms and recent renomination for another term. Formerly Lee County Tax Collector for eleven years, Edwards often traveled to Americus for state tax receipts. He lives in Smithville while working from Leesburg, with monthly Ordinary's court in Leeshore and a deputy handling other duties. The article, reflecting old newspaper style, mentions sportive commentary about hydrophobia and a Washington Post reference.
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Georgia
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Smithville
Lee County
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