Guano Factory Now Assured In Americus Plant Plan
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Co closed purchase yesterday on a large tract in Americus fronting the Central of Georgia and B. W. & E. railroads. A $159,000, 250-employee fertilizer plant will be built at once and a modern factory with up-to-date machinery will begin operation before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Americus
Times-Recorder
RB. F. Sams
Central of Georgia
Honors in High School at Farlow High
The graduating class of eighteen at Farlow High School selected honors after principal A G Miller reviewed standings. Marie Morgan edged Annie Laurie Martin for first honor, with Martin taking second in a close contest. Graduation exercises will occur on the eve of the twelfth.
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Farlow High School
A. G. Miller
Marie Morgan
Annie Laurie Martin
Miss Morgan
Miss Martin
Newark pastor Sam C Dean denies retirement to practice law
A letter from Rev Sam C Dean formerly of Americus and now pastor of Newark New Jersey's largest Baptist church states that reports of his withdrawal from the ministry are unfounded. He praises his work and his wife's contentment with life in Newark.
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Sam C. Dean
Americus
Newark
N.J
Dean
New Jersey
Jersey
Infallible for Biles Sold at Eldridge Drug Stores
A fragmentary testimonial notes happiness about Buck len’s Azaloa Bal Balve claimed to wholly cure tidelghts and scald head with uses for corns bruises boils ulcers eruptions. The ad lists Cute, Corns, Bruises, Boils, Ulcers and mentions Eldridge drug stores selling it for 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Bucklen
Eldridge
Sharp Trick of Bad Negro on Crowded Excursion Train
A crowded Seaboard excursion train fleeces a traveler with a two dollar bill altered to fool a conductor. Cuff, a sprinter, fled but was captured after a gunshot near Abbeville. The scene ends with a cautionary note about Allen's Foot Hase remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Seaboard
Abbeville
Cuff
Africa
Massive Virginia-Carolina plant collapses in dawn wreck
A large main building of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co's former plant in Americus collapsed yesterday morning after a mighty crash, waking hundreds as timber and pine shed dust. The structure, half an acre in size, had housed a mining plant and recently changed hands to Americus Oil Co, with little material left inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Virginia-Oarolina Chemical Co
Americus Oil Company
Saved From An Awful Fate By Dr King’s Discovery
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a six month illness caused by Hay Fever and fate with a complete recovery. She calls it the safest cure for throat and lung diseases and guarantees bottles, with trial bottles free at Eldridge rug Stores.
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A. M. Shields
Chambersburg
Eldridge Rug
Buzzards Found in City Reservoir Water
Americus residents recall a month ago when the reservoir overflowed with filth and a strong odor. Days later a boy found dead buzzards floating in the Dawson water tank, prompting calls to inspect and safeguard the water supply for pure drinking water.
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Americus
Dawson
Daweon
Asthma Sufferer Endorses Foley's Hi and Tar Remedy
Davie Bante of Otterville Iowa writes of years long asthma suffering and trial of cough cures. He reports immediate relief from Foley's Hi and Tar after physician treatment in New York and other cities, stating he will keep the product at home and recommends it to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Bante
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
John R, Hudson
Derrick v City of Americus Taurus Court Verdict
In Sumter County superior court yesterday the suit of D S Derrick against the city of Americus was decided in favor of the city. Derrick, a farmer, sued for 5000 dollars claiming personal damages after stepping on barrel hoop nail on Jackson street two years ago. City Attorney James Taylor defended for Americus, with attorney J R Williams representing Derrick.
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D. S. Derrick
Americus
Derrick
Sumter
Jackson Street
James ‘Laylor
Kidney irregularities treated by Foley's Kidney Cure
Advertisement-like note urges attention to kidneys during hot weather caused by excess drinking. Recommends Foley's Kidney Cure and is signed by John R. Hudson.
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Foley
John R. Hudson
Cleaned Up Potatoes Face Colorado Beetle Blight
The Irish potato crop, nearly a failure in Americus this season, suffers from the Colorado beetle that devours vines. The Blits Triumph variety is hit hardest, with bugs attacking broadly. A remedy suggested is Paris green in water, a measure claimed essential for plant health along with note of kidneys mentioned in passing.
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Americus 18
CHATHAM PRIMARY BATTLES TURN POLLS INTO FALLOUT
Savannah reports a disgraceful county primary with fights near the courthouse. Union and Citizens’ club factions clashed as police arrested several injured workers, including Ishmael Carter and Sam Davis. Officials said the current county officers will be re elected and the next legislature will include Stovall Cann and Harden. Also an unrelated medicine ad appears at the end.
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Savannah
Union
Citizens’ Club
John Garrity
Union Club
Ishmael Carter
Sam Davis
W. P. LaRoche
T. M. Cunningham, Jr
Democratic Executive Committee
Chatham County
Messrs
Pleasant A. Stovall
J. Ferris Cann
William Harden
Sumter Couple Granted Total Divorce in Court
Henry J. Jennings and Mrs Cornelia Jennings were each granted a second verdict of total divorce in Sumter superior court. The case drew local interest as both spouses reside in Sumter and have long been known to friends. Jennings filed the action unopposed. Mrs Jennings sought support for two minor children, with the father ordered to pay 7.50 dollars monthly for each child until they reach legal majority. Mrs Jennings did not seek alimony.
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Sumter
Henry J. Jennings
Cornelia Jennings
Jennings
Plains
Was Wasting Away Kidney Cure Letter From Salem Reader
A reader letter from Robert R Watts of Salem describes five years of kidney disease with weight loss and poor health. After suffering through several physicians and remedies, he used Foley's Kidney Cure and reports a complete cure after less than two bottles, now sound and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Watts
Salem
Foley
John R, Hudson
Marriage at courthouse in Andersonville frolic
Jeptha Caldwell and Mollie Carter burned themselves with a joke and a vow, then, after a spur of single bliss, married at the courthouse. Justice Ansley officiated, sending the couple to celebrate in Andersonville in double harness.
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Jeptha Caldwell
Mollie Carter
Andersonville Ward
Jep
Justice Ansley
Mol
Andersonville
Ten Years In Bed From Kidney Ailment
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana recalls decade-long bedridden illness from kidney trouble. After failing to find relief with doctors, he credits Foley's Cure as a Godsend and reports improved health following its use.
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R. A.gray
J.P. Oakville
Ind
Teswas
Zee
Foley
John R, Hud
Takes Position in Savannah Chief Clerk Merrell Callaway Jr
Merrell Callaway Jr. departs for Savannah to become chief clerk to Master Mechanic J. J. Thomas of the Seaboard System. He has spent years with Seaboard in clerical roles and is well qualified for the new duties. John R. Hudson notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble.
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Seaboard
Merrell Callaway Jr
Savannah
J. J. Thomas
Seaboard System
Mr. Callaway
Foley
John R. Hudson
Williams Dies After Illness at Sumter Area
Mr. F M Williams aged resident of Sumter east of Americus died early yesterday after long illness. He leaves a wife and several sons and daughters including Eugene A Williams of this city. The notice notes his death and mentions Foley remedies in an advertising aside.
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F.M. Williams
Sumter
Americus
Williams
Severn
Eugene A. Williams
Public School Notice for Teacher License Exam
Geonai4-Sumter County sets Saturday June 14 for general examination of all applicants for teachers licenses. No one may teach without license. Examinations at Jackson street school for whites and McKay building for colored. Report to be on hand at 9 o'clock. only one day.
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Sumter County
Jackson Street
McKay
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Johan Hodson
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EB. J. Eldridge
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Bok
Rer
Kali Works
Nassau St
MR. Williams
Ee Foley
Namerenatee Ee
DeWarr& Co
Bottie
Wesls
W. A. Rembert
Royale
MiVeleta
Angie
Orsets
Royal Worcester Corset Co
Worcester
Mass
Planters Bank Building
Court House
Americus, Ga
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Chenile Hall Portiers
Hamilton & CO
Americus, Georgia
Forsyth Street
Judson’s Drug Store
Forsyth St
Huyler?s
Candies
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