Campaign to Start With a Two Candidate Race in Georgia
Special from Times Recorder Atlanta June 6 state executive committee adjourned and the campaign for governor begins. Perry and Gov Brown lead the field with others like Walker Middlebrooks Brice mentioned as potential candidates on the local option platform. The state primary is set for August 23 with a white primary rule inviting qualified voters to participate.
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Atlanta
H. H. Perry
Uall
Gov. Brown
R. B. Russell
State Court of Appeals
Edward H. Walker
College Park
L. L. Middlebrooks
Newton
J. W. Brice
Ueits
Vothers
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for foot discomfort
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease cures swollen and sore feet and relieves burning and stinging sensations. It promises immediate relief, offers a free sample, and directs readers to request via Allen S. Olmstead in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy
Roosevelt couple revisits St George's register
London reports Mr Roosevelt and his wife Edith Kermit Roosevelt with Kermit visiting St George's Hanover Square to inspect and sign their 1886 marriage entry. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice attended as witness. Rector Prebendary Anderson and clerk Mr Massey recounted the event and showed a diary noting prior wedding entries and other famous marriages. The story notes a separate local court case about a coon hunter earlier in the week.
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London
Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
St George's
Hanover Square
Cecil Spring-Rice
Sweeden
Washington
Cecil
Sumter peach feast proposed for Georgia editors
A suggestion proposes hosting a Sumter county peach feast for the Georgia Weekly Press Association editors during an auto tour. The plan calls for long orchard tables loaded with peaches, water and towels, plus watermelons as an alternative, turning the event into a social and palate delight rather than light refreshments.
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Georgia Weekly Press Association
Sumter County
Georgia Elvertas
Sumter
Country Club
Alabama man shoots self in brain at home
Montgomery, June 6. Thomas L. Pewlett 36 a bookkeeper for the Bigbee Fert Co. fired a revolver bullet through his brain at his South Hull street home. He survived but cannot recover. Wealth is named as the motive. Pewlett had long held an important bank position.
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Times-Recorder
Montgomery
Ala
Thomas L. Pewlett
the Bigbee, Fert Co
South Hull Street
Pewlett
Georgia oil mill superintendents to meet in Macon
A meeting of the Georgia Association of Oil Mill Superintendents will be held in Macon on June 15. The event invites all mill superintendents night foremen and supply and machine men to attend. Exhibits of machinery and supplies will be shown.
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Blake's
Australian Leaf herb cure promoted by Mother Gray Co
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a pleasant herbal remedy for back pain urinary and kidney trouble dizziness and fatigue. It claims regulator qualities and offers 50 cents plus mail order from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York with a free sample option.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Local Farmer Struck by Lightning. Burns Clothes
Wil Jones, a young farmer in Cedar Plains, was struck by lightning while plowing. His clothing burned off and died from burns, but he is expected to recover. Two mules were killed and the plow demolished in the incident.
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Decauhr
Ala
Cedar Plains
This County
Wil Jones
Maj William A Wilson Dies at Home Near Leslie
Maj William A Wilson longtime Sumter County resident dies after paralysis set in Monday. He served in the Civil War with Georgia troops and led Furlow Masonic Female College before retirement. Survived by wife three sons Jarrett J Mack Frank Wilson and two daughters Sheppard Pryor and Joseph Batts. funeral with Masonic honors held at Leslie.
Hearst Attacks Roosevelt in Telegraph to Daily Mail
London dispatch reports William R. Hearst rebuking Roosevelt for his Guildhall speech and urging Americans abroad to reject his methods. Also notes upcoming Columbus wedding of Miss Jessie Polk Harris to Frank Guerry Olver Jr. scheduled June 16 at Comer Memorial Baptist Church.
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London
William R. Hearst
Daily Mail
Parla
Mr. Roosevelt
Guildhall
Roosevelt
Europe
England
Egypt
United States
Panama
Hearst
France
America
Washington
Jefferson
Patrick Henry
United
Americas
Jessie Polk
Polk Harris
Columbus
Frank Guerry Olver
Amercus
Comer Memorial Baptist Church
Frank Olver
Americus
Court session ends this week as officials plan summer vacation
This week concludes the court session and officials and lawyers prepare for a summer vacation in the mountains.
Chamberlain's Sto and Liver Tablets Promote Nerve Vigor
In a brief medicinal notice, Chamberlain's Sto and Liver Tablets claim to brace nerves, banish headache, prevent despondency, and invigorate the system with distribution through all dealers.
King George assumes top ranks as Field Marshal and Admiral
London reports King George elevates to Field Marshal and Admiral of the Fleet, highest ranks in both army and navy. Following King Edward's precedent, he also names Queen Mary a Lady of the Order of the Garter, joining the Queen Mother as the only women in the order.
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London
King George
Czar
Francis Joseph
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
George
Queen Mary
Order of the Garter
Queen Mother
Order
DeSoto Banking Company charter application in Georgia
Georgia Sumter County petition for charter of DeSoto Banking Company seeks incorporation under 1893 act with $25 000 capital in 250 shares. Application lists officers, powers, deposit requirements, real and personal property authority, and $50 charter fee. Signers include Bagley Herring Ferguson Luke and others. Sworn before secretary of state in DeSoto Georgia.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Philip Cook
Avanta
General Assembly
State of Georgia
DeSoto Banking Company
DeSoto
County of
Sumter
Geo. W. Bagley, Jr
W. C. Herring
WO. Herring
G. W. Bagley
G. D. Jones
P. Luke
E. S. Ferguson
J. E. Ferguson
A. M. Barlow
Jno D. Walker
Notice of Local Legislation for Americus City Boundaries
The notice outlines acts to empower Americus to extend city powers and rights of way for a railway and water system. It references amendments, consolidation of corporate authority, and a council with three citizens to govern city services, with references to the Georgia General Assembly and approval dates in 1889.
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Georgia
Americus
Gla
Spring Street
Georgiay
Central
Sea Board Air Lise Bornndary
Gary
Ast
Amet
Americas
Ing Water
le Salds
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THE
Georgia Editors
Alabama
Georgia Oil Mill
Macon
Bolt
Parmer
William A. Wilson
Leslie
HUB
Toy
JOS. Rosenheim Shoe CO
Savannau
Amerigus
Mr. Olver
Miss Harris
John Ordinary
State
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