Bank Receivership Sought In County Funds Case
A petition filed yesterday in Behalf of County Treasurer Sullivan and Mrs. Mathis seeks to wind up the Peoples Bank. Judge Littlejohn granted a temporary receivership with G R Ellis named as temporary receiver. Sullivan claims a special lien on bank assets for six thousand four hundred dollars. Mathis reportedly holds about fifteen hundred dollars on time certificates. Judge Littlejohn will hear merits on April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
S.E. Mathis
G. RK. Ellis
Peoples Bank
Litlejohn
J. E. Sullivan
8. E. Mathie
Littlejohn
G. Rh. Ellie
Simmons
Mathis
Building Fund Grows for Americus First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church in Americus reports over 13,000 of 17,500 needed for the new building has been pledged. With about 4,000 still required, the campaign will push to finish quickly as architects draft plans and the cornerstone aims for April with occupancy planned before next fall. A substantial donation comes from Wisconsin Oneece Hina Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Americus
So- Seiting Committee
vVisatis Oneee Hina Chemical Co
How to Cure the Grip Remain at Home and Take Remedy
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the safe home treatment for grip. Claims rapid recovery and that the remedy counteracts grip’s tendency toward pneumonia, stating thousands have used it with all cases recovering. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Judge Littlejohn Buys Notable Americus Home
Judge Z A Littlejohn, newly settled in Americus, purchases a prime antebellum residence at the corner of Taylor and Barlow streets, formerly known as the W W Barlow place and later owned by H S Johnson. Vacant lots facing Barlow Street associated with the property were sold to Shipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Littlejohn
Americus
Judge Littlejohn
Teylor and
Barlow Streets
W. W. Barlow
H. 8. Johnson
Filing of Will for Record in Court of Ordinary
The late Dr. E J Eldridge has filed a will for record and will be probated in the regular term of probate court. G M Eldridge and A R Eldridge are named as administrators. The estate includes fealty, bank stock, and realty valued around 100000, plus Mrs Eldridge's substantial separate estate. Elizabeth Eldridge, widow, filed a deed of gift transferring city and farm property worth about 60000 to Leelee G M Eldridge, including Barlow Block Pinkston store and six farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
G. Morgan Eldridge
Dr. Eldridge
G. M
A. R. Eldridge
Pinkston
Demand for Tariff Reform By Mr Lewis of Than Hon
A strong House speech by E B Lewis of the Third Georgia district advocates tariff reform. He predicts tariff battles will rise as trusts harm consumers, urging a Democratic revenue tariff that funds needed protection without fueling excesses of Dingley rates. He argues for liberal reduction of tariffs on foreign goods to widen markets while avoiding free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
E. B. Lewis
Georgia
Congress
House
Americas
United States
Dingley Rates
Danger of Colds and Grippe Warns Pneumonia Risk
The greatest danger from colds and la grippe is pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, used with reasonable care, is said to prevent pneumonia and cure grippe quickly. It is pleasant and safe to take and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
All Draggiete
Eldridge to Make Americus Home Again
G Morgan Eldridge, former Tampa city engineer, will return to Americus after his father’s death. He resumes residence here to care for the estate and enjoy time with family and friends in a permanent move back to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
G. Morgan Eldridge
Eldridge
Tampa
Fla
Peoples Bank of Americus Voluntarily Assigns Itself
The Peoples Bank of Americus, solvent but unable to withstand rapid deposit withdrawals, made a voluntary assignment for creditors. G R Ellis is assignee. W H Simmons, former president, said the bank can pay all debts dollar for dollar but will require time. Depositors include Mrs Simmons with $16,000. county deposits totaled over a large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Ellis
Peoples Bank of Americas
G. BR. Elite
W.H. Simmons
Simmons
Mr. Simmons
Ellis
Georgia
President Simmons
Charles Broadway Rouse
New York
Simmone Saye
Bones
Peoples Bank
Grenade Trial Postponed To April First
Grenade the Atlanta dental student charged with murder in the stabbing death of Jesse Pope of Americus will stand trial on Tuesday April 1. The session was rescheduled after Hon. W A Dodeon who assists Solicitor General Hill was advised the case had been pushed back one week. Grenade remains in the tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenade
Atlanta
Jesse Pope
Americus
W. A. Dodeon
Hill
Desperate shooting ends spelling match feud in Vienna
At a Double Bridges schoolhouse spelling match two young men, Frank Rushing and John Adams, clashed over a woman. Adams shot Rushing in the back as he exited, then fired again after he fell, wounding him slightly in the shoulder before escaping.
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Vienna
Double Bridges
Simpson Township
Frank Rushing
John Adams
Adams
Rushing
La Grippe Quickly Cured by Chamberlain's Remedy
A Winfield druggist, F L Hewett, recalls a winter 1498 1899 bout with La Grippe cured by two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He praises its power to break up colds and stop coughing and touts its safety and pleasant taste. The piece ends with a pun: Why is baseball likely to become epidemic because the game is catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaya F. L. Hewett
Winfield, St
Chamberlain's
Grippe
Chamberlain
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold Widely
Kilbourn resident Mra C E VanDeusen reports relief from long stomach trouble and constipation using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad notes the 25 cent price and lists druggists as retailers. A separate notice promotes Penn Sam Fles premium tobacco literature and touts its attractive lithography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
C. E. VanDeusen
Kilbourn
Wis
Sam Fles
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Tutt’s
Yor
Methodist Church
Taylor Street
Foes
New York City
Peoples Bank OF
la Grippe
F. B. Penn Tobacco Co
Reidaville
N.C
Penn
M. Callaway
Good House
All Drug
Foley
John B. Hudson
Tanner
AL Ve
Ee Seeescay Steel & Wire Co
Ostee Aleeanyea
Orsets
Royal Worcester
BON Ton
Royal Worcester Dorset Co
Orcester, Mass
Wat Be
Bledes
Etter Goode
North
CIA
Chicago
IIL
Cole’s Corn Mills
South
R. D. Cole Mfg. CO
Newnan
James Fricker
Jackson Street
Americus, Ga
G. T. Sullivan, Jeweler
Windsor Hotel
Barney Ball
Fleichman
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