Friendship Baptist Association Delegates to Meet at New Providence Church
Americus and area churches will represent the Friendship Baptist Association at its annual meeting to be held starting Friday the 27th at New Providence Church near Marion. Elder M. D. Carter preaching the opening sermon and sessions led by M B L Binion J O Smith and Rev B L Bivine cover pastorate, funding, mission work, and devotional services through Sunday June 20th with sermons at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Names of preachers to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Baptist Association
New Providence
Marion
Americus
M. D. Carter
M. B. L. Binion
J. O. Smith
B. L. Bivine
Officials Seek Summer Breezes in Georgia Mountains
Judge Z A Littlejobe, Solicitor-General Hooper, Col J N Riker and Col Hooper head to the north Georgia mountains for summer respite. Hooper has been at Lythia Springs and will join Littlejohn at Sauntee Springs today to escape arduous court duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Littlejobe
North Georgia
Hooper
J.N. Riker
Col. Hooper
Lythia Springs
Judge Littlejohn
Sauntee Springs
Real Friend Praises Kodol After Digestive Relief
Gaye W. T. Sturdevant of Merry Oaks NC suffered from dyspepsia and indigestion for fifteen years. After trying many doctors and medicines, a friend suggested Kodol and it gave immediate relief. She can eat much more now and her digestion is improved. The testimonial urges others not to diet but to use wholesome foods with Kodol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonrn Gaye
W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N.C
Crop Outlook Favorable From Cobb Visit Plantation
Capt. John A. Cobb returned from a plantation tour in the Fifteenth district near Flint River and reports renewed life in crops across the county after recent rains. Corn is small but growing well and promising a good yield. cotton is knee high with favorable prospects at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Cobb
Flint River
Windstorm Ravages Richland Area Killing Local Man
Reports from Richland describe a severe windstorm that struck yesterday afternoon causing heavy damage. J. M. Hurley was killed by lightning while under a shed, his wife injured. Several buildings including Layfield & Bell and the Clegg building were roofless and shops ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Americas
J. M. Hurley
Layfield & Bell
W. E. Etheridge
B. W. Mayo
Chappell
Clegg
Virginia Carolina Chemical Co Buys 150 Acre Americus Site
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Co finalized the purchase of 150 acres north of Americus for 4500 dollars, about 30 per acre. The land fronts two railways and has ample water, with a factory planned this season costing around 150000 dollars for building and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Fishing party departs for Dead Lake camping trip
A marooning party chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Smith leaves for Dead Lake on Flint River to spend several days. The group includes Miss Montine Smith, Kate Poole, Pear Bleckley, Daisy Cobb, Mesere Ruship, Beard, Hogue, Nall, and Smith. They carry three large army tents and will camp in the woods until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Smith
Dead Lake
Flint River
Mrs. Smith
Montine Smith
Kate Poole
Pear Bleckley
Daisy Cobb
Mesere
Ruship
Beard
Hogue
Nall
Smith
Peabody Institute Convenes Colored Teachers Gathering
The Peabody Institute for colored teachers will assemble in Americas on Monday June 30 for two weeks. Bamter county teachers must attend five days. Houston Macon Dooly Marion Schley and Lee counties expected to join Sumter. Ample board arrangements at reasonable rates. W. S. Moong C. B. O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody Institute For Colored Teachers
Americas
Bamter County
Houston
Macon
Dooly
Marion
Schley and Lee
Sumter
Moong
Delegation From Americas At Georgia Bar Association Meeting
Americas will be represented at the seusion of the Georgia Bar Association convening at Warm Springs Jolyard. Judge Littlejohn will attend from the mountains, with Judge Crisp and several members including Dod sop Hawkins Lumpkin Wallis Maynard Aveley Williams and perhaps otbots also expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Georgia Bar Association
Warm Springs
Jolyard
Sth
Littlejohn
Crisp
Mesers
Dodsop
Hawkins
Lumpkin
Wallis
Maynard
Aveley
Williams
Otbots
Virulent Cancer Cured by Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve
Elizabeth West Virginia druggist G W Roberts reports an elderly patient with incurable cancer fully cured after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The elixir claims to banish pains skin eruptions sores and other ailments, with Bitters and Salve sold at Eldridge drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Roberts
Elizabeth
W. Va
Loust
Eldridge
Death of Americus resident J E Atkins brief
An aged Americus man, J E Atkins, died suddenly at noon yesterday at his son in law Torbet's Felder street home. He suffered a congestive chill. a physician was summoned but arrived too late. Funeral arrangements will be announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Atkins
Americus
Mr. Torbet
Felder Street
Atkins
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Spring Health
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for spring biliousness and related symptoms. It claims the pills purify the liver and bowels, relieve sluggish digestion, and offer gentle, non gripping relief, with testimonials from readers praising their effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
R. M. Everly
God Eae
A. Rembert
Storewide Value Push Keeps Stock Moving
A local retailer emphasizes unrelenting value across departments with busy sales as customers seek items now. Limited quantities and reductions on select lines aim to spur quick purchases before stock runs out.
Cash store sale offers deep discounts on silks and more
A local retailer touts heavy markdowns across a wide range of goods. Marsilles Quilts drop to 2.98, Wheatley Ansley black taffetas to 0.75 and 0.89 per yard, wash silks 0.25 and 0.37, skirts, waists, Varasol stock in two cuts, gloves, ribbons, buttons, belts, drop stitched lisle, kids’ shoes, and ladies and menswear all heavily reduced. Furniture and carpets also cut, with bargain prices on hats, shirts, and cravats to closeout.
Col J N Kiker Family to Relocate to Americus
Friends announce Col J N Kiker and family will become permanent Americus residents in early fall. They leave Oglethorpe to be closer to Col Kiker's official duties and for other reasons guiding the planned change of home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. N. Kiker
Americus
Oglethorpe
Col. Kiker
Filthy Temples In India Ad Says New Life Pills
An advertisement praising D. King's New Life Pills claims to cleanse the system and improve digestion and appetite. It markets the product as easing constipation and encourages purchase at Eldridge drug stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Eldridge Drug
An Excursion to Montgomery by Seaboard Railways
The Seaboard Railway advertises a Tuesday excursion to Montgomery with reserved white seating. Round trip from Americus is $1.50, tickets valid until the 26th. Also advertised are Bed-Bug Killer 25c, Insect Powder and Fly Paper from Rembert's Drug Store along with Lord York cigars 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Seaboard Railway
Montgomery
Americus
Rembert
Lord York
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Richland Ren
Fertilizer Co
State Bar Association
Boar Ville
Wheatley & Ansley
L&c
Hanan
Crossett
Scoon
Kiker
Seaboard
Eclipse
America
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