Americus National Bank Opens Handsome New Quarters
The Americus National Bank moved to its new corner location in downtown Americus after hours. The building features a steel lined vault mosaic floors marble walls and mahogany brass furniture with electrical fittings. Cashier M M Lowrey and Assistant Cashier R E McNulty receive praise for the new quarters and the bank carries capital of 100000 with a growing surplus and dividends, aiding regional commerce in southwestern Georgia.
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Georgia
Americus National Bank
Americas National
Americus
Americus National
M. M. Lowrey
R. E. McNulty
Postmasters Meet in Americus for Third District Gathering
Americus hosts white postmasters from the Third Congressional district for a meeting to discuss campaign strategy and Republican unity. Administration and colored Republicans align for delegates to the Chicago convention. Friendship Association session at Oglethorpe Baptist church runs through Sunday with Rev. R. L. Bivins preaching and a full three day program.
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Americus
Mecca
Third Congressional District
Americus Pinlersice
Hall
Third District
Marshallvile
Americas
Atlanta
Chicago
The
Friendship Association
Baptist
Oglethorpe
R. L. Bivins
Furlow Lawn Baptist Church
O. P. Gilbert
First Baptist Church
W. T. Lane
Georgia
S. J. Hargrove
Bronwood
D. P. Gilbert
J. H. Daniel
HF. Oliver
Benna Vista
Knowles
Plains
A. C. el Jons
W. W. Lowry
J. A. Ivey
Dawson
W. I. Lane
H. F. Oliver
Comforting Words On Doan's Kidney Pills Relieve Pain
G W Herring of Thomasville Georgia testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his long standing back pain and urinary problems. He describes dark strong urine with sediment and nighttime awakenings. After using the remedy his back hurts vanish and kidney secretions normalize. He praises the product and urges readers to obtain it from local pharmacies.
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G. W. Herring
Madison St
Madison Street
Thomasville
Dean
Dodson
All
Enlora
Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Doan
Failed to Appear Bonds Forfeited in Local Case
J J Clarke, jailed on a misdemeanor, disappeared from the jurisdiction. His cash bond of 100 dollars was declared forfeited. Clarke is father to four children taken in by charitable people and sent to the Industrial Home in Macon. He was later arrested on adultery charges and released after relatives posted 100 dollars, but he again failed to appear and is untraceable to court officers. Judge ordered the forfeiture.
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J. J. Clarke
Clarke
Macon
Amd
Candidacy Countdown In Sumter District Three Weeks Remain
Three weeks remain before the Sumter voters decide among thirty three candidates for a dozen offices. The April 15 decisive date closes a high road campaign from Flint River to Andersonville with vigorous, respectful pursuit of ballots. Each candidate, confident of victory, continues tireless outreach as the field narrows and fate awaits the voters.
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Sumter
Flint River
Webster Line
Smithville
Andersonville
Rules for Good Digestion Mi O Na remedy ad
An advertisement urges careful eating and promotes Mi o na as the cure for indigestion stomach weakness and digestive distress. It claims the remedy strengthens stomach walls increases gastric juice flow and ends pain and discomfort, with a Dodson's Pharmacy guarantee refund if Mi o na fails to deliver.
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Dodson
Social and Personal News From Southeast Georgia
Miss Sadie Knott of Cincinnati visits Miss Nettle Lockett and stays with Mrs. J W Stallings. Mrs Coley J Lewis of Montezuma visits her mother Mrs Geo W Council on Lee Street. RobertS Pryor and Blanche Pryor of Smithville visit Americus. Mrs J W Connors of Omaha visits Mrs T Marvin Everett on College Street. John D Williams of Sumter, farmer near Smithville, comes to Americus on business. Mrs John A Cobb Jr of Tallahassee visits. Miss Maggie Buchanan recovers enough to drive. Mary McKee of Kentucky visits Mrs Will G Turpin on Taylor Street. Allene Bugg of Leary visits her parents. Vesta Jacobs of Ohio visits sister Mrs Edward Stallings. Marion Bagley Benson visits in Atlanta and with Grandfather H C Bagley. Marshall Martin returns from Columbus. Mabelle Hawkins visits Mrs Lloyd Jones in Valdosta. Mrs Dudley Gatewood and sister Ira Lowe go to Atlanta to be with ill aunt Mrs R J Reese. C M Wheatley returns from southern Florida. Henry M Stokes now at home with Col W P Wallis on College and Forrest. Capt Raper and Miss Hazel Raper of Virginia return from Florida for a protracted stay. Col W A Dodson in the East on business. Mrs Clifford Edwards of San Antonio visits M N Edwards. Mr and Mrs H C Davis visit Ellaville.
Knights of De Molay Enjoy a Banquet
De Molay Commandery No. 6 Knights Templar hosted Deputy Grand Commander M A Weir of the Grand Lodge of Georgia for an official visit and inspection. After the inspection, a banquet at the Windsor Hotel concluded an evening of good cheer and mutual praise for the Sir Knights. De Molay No. 5, led by Eminent Commander J E Hightower, remains a strong and growing Templar unit in the state.
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de Molay
Knights Templar
M. A. Weir
Grand Lodge ‘of
Georgia
Knights of de Molay
Hotel Windsor
de Molay No. 5
J. E. Hightower
Templar
Booker Washington to Speak in Americus May 21
Booker T. Washington the distinguished Tuskegee educator will be in Americus on May 21 for two addresses. Prof. Reddick of the Americus Institute received word of the visit which caps the institute session with a commencement like address.
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Booker Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
Americus
Peraps
Prof
Reddick
Americus Institute
Montgomery
Teachers of Sumter Always Paid Promptly
In Sumter County teachers are paid promptly after services are rendered as the county raises funds and contracts with them. The state may lag, but Supt. W. S. Moore does not use this as an excuse to delay teachers after their work is done.
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Sumter County
Boa
Moore
New Carpet At Furlow Lawn Church
Furlow Lawn Baptist Church is being beautifully carpeted this week with a dark green ground and lighter green clover pattern. A total of 290 yards will be laid under contract by Mr. George D. Wheatley, enhancing the church interior.
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Furlow Lawn Baptist Church
George D. Wheatley
Seaboard to Sell Interchangeable Travel Tickets
Seaboard announces sale of 1000 mile interchangeable tickets for 20 dollars good on over 80 roads issued to one person and 2000 mile tickets for 40 dollars valid on over 36 roads issued to five or fewer people. Family mileage tickets offering 500 miles within the state issued by Seaboard for the entire family priced at 11.25 dollars.
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Seaboard
Buchanan Wins Case Over City Over Awning Payment
In Neon Buchanan vs City of Americas, City Court judge Jory ruled for Buchanan for 96.15 after a full day trial. Buchanan had been granted permission to erect an awning in front of his store, which the city later rescinded, prompting the suit for the awning cost.
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Neon Buchanan
Americas
Jory
Buchanan
Public road discontinuances sought in Sumter County
Legal notices from Sumter County Georgia list applications to discontinue several public roads in the 15th and 16th Districts and a private road near Gatewood’s School House. The commissioners will act on the May first meeting unless objections are shown. Also a note on late-month ad submission and a Jacksonville reader’s letter.
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Georgia
Sumter County
G.T. Deriso
W. A. Wilson
W. D. Bass
G. T. Deriso
G. T. Bass
Lee County
Commissioners of Roads
W.L. Thomas
Clerk Co
T. B. Hooks
G. M. Eldridge
L. G. Council
Danville
W. L. Thomas
Com
A.E. Lockett
A.D. Gatewood
T. F. GateWood
Gatewoods School House
B.how Place
Cornell's Mill
Kete Bal
Arthur Rylander
G. D. Jones
C. C.clay
W. J. Hill
Cobb
DeSoto
Sumter Saints
Seaboard Air Line Railway
F. A. Wilson
Ferguson
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National
Sadie Knott
Cincinnati
Nettle Lockett
J. W. Stallings
Coley J. Lewis
Montezuma
Geo. W. Council
Lee Street
Mr. Roberts. Pryor
Blanche” Pryor O
J. W. Connors
Omaha
T. Marvin Everett
College Street
John D. Williams
John A. Cobb, Jr
Tallahassee
John A. Cobb
Maggie Buchanan
Mary McKee
Kentucky
Will G. Turpin
Taylor Street
Vesta Jacobs
Ohio
Edward Stallings
Rees Park
Marion Bagley Benson
Mrs. Benson
H. C. Bagley
Marshall Martin
Columbus
Mabelle Hawkinns
Lloyd Jones
Valdosta
Dudley Gatewood
Ira Lowe
R J. Reese
C. M. Wheatley
Florida
Henry M. Stokes
Col. W. P. Wallis
Forrest
Col
W. A. Dodson
East
Mrs. Clifford Edwards
San Antonio
Mrs. M. N. Edwards
Ansley’s Store News
Knights OF
Commandery
Indiana
Washington Post
N.Y
America
Vailles
Panamas
Chas. L. Ansley
Montezuma Record
Dudley Hughes
Furlow Lawn
Verdigt
N. ¥. Press
L. Thomas
Clerk Co. Com
Times-Recorder
Jacksonville
Speer
Fis
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