Names and Visits From Greater Americas Society
A column of social notes lists May Page visiting The Plaine with Miss May McDonald, Col J C Roney departing for a Georgia business tour, Miss Johnson of Cordele staying with Miss Kirkland on Jackson Street, H T Davenport returning from a Georgia trip, Josie Lee visiting Miss Stella McGee on Church Street, and Mrs Micou Rees Lamar of Milledgeville visiting Mrs Henry B R Johnson on Lee Street with welcome from local Americas friends.
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Mies Johnson
Cordele
Miss Kirkland
Jackson Street
Henry Lanier
Albany
Americas
Gertrude White
Atlanta
James A. Davenport
Josie Lee
Macon
Stella McGee
Church Street
Micou Rees Lamar
Milledgeville
Henry BR. Johnson
Lee Street
Lamar
Community Honors Judge J B Pilsbury for Service
At the County Democratic Executive Committee meeting judges J A Ansley and others adopted resolutions thanking Judge J B Pilsbury for faithful efficient and impartial service as chairman. They noted the heavy labor of running primary elections and praised his conduct and leadership. Also included is an old advertisement for Electric Bitters, claiming to have saved a life with a Philadelphia man’s testimony.
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Pilsbury
Democratic Executive Committee
J. B. Pilsbury
J. A. Ansley
Democratic Party
Muc
Democratic
Tee
Pilabury
J. B. Pilebury
John Oliver
Philadelphia
J. Eldridge
Ross Defeats Troy Holder for Stewart Sheriff by Five Votes
Cyrus Ross won the Stewart County sheriff race over incumbent Troy Holder by five votes after a tight ballot count in Americus. The senatorial race saw G. Y. Harrell defeat Capt Fitzgerald by five votes, while Congress figure Lewis led by 101 votes in Stewart.
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Stewart County
Troy Holder
Americus
Cyrus Ross
Holder
G. Y. Harrell
Capt Fitzgerald
Congress
Lewis
Stewart
Simple Syrup of Figs Featured Remedy Note
The notice promotes Syrup of Figs as the best simple remedy, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes its gentle efficacy as a preferred treatment option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Delegation 18 Selected for State Convention in Atlanta
Sumter County Executive Committee chose four delegates Mesars J A Ansley J B Felder J H Lampkin and Dr J L McMath to represent Sumter at the Georgia state convention in Atlanta in June. They will cast Sumter’s four votes for governor and statehouse officers. An editor’s awful plight: M Higgins reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his piles after other doctors failed, two boxes fully healing him. Local teacher examinations set for May 18 for white applicants at Farlow and May 19 for colored applicants at McKay Hill, Batorda. J E Marats, Supt.
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Sumter
Atlanta
Mesars
J. A. Ansley
J. B. Felder
J. H. Lampkin
J. L. McMath
M. Higgins
Sen
Ue. ) News
Bucklen
E. J. Eiringe
Roggist
Farlow School
McKay Hill
Batorda
J. E. Marats
Tales of the Town Told in Few Lines
A compact local update presents brief town notes in concise form for quick reader convenience. The items summarize community happenings, events, and small changes across the town, capturing the pace of daily life in short lines.
Dodson’s Pharmacy adds new drinks and dishes
Broad way punch Manhattan punch Sara toga Hipp and grape frapper debut at Dodson’s Pharmacy. Willaio assistant ticket agent moves from Central depot Americas to Fort Valley office. Hooper returns from Macon court as recess set to resume Monday 21 inst. Primary results loom over county offices and a mural exhibition remains on schedule. John P. Batt named regular carrier at Americas post office succeeding J. C. Caywood. About 00 registered voters did not vote in Tuesday’s primary with 1,073 fall voters and 284 abstentions. City calm after election day. locals discuss results while few farmers visit town. The scavenger Towser or Carloails is noted for locating poisoned canines each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Willaio
Central Depot
Americas
Fort Valley
John P. Batt
Americas Post Office
J. C. Caywood
Batt
Towser
Carloails
Storefront Improvements On Cotton Avenue Begin
Three Cotton avenue store rooms Nos 113 115 and 117 will be upgraded with iron fronts and plate glass as J W Sheffied undertakes front renovations near the former Bank of Americus building. The work aims to greatly enhance the property's appearance and curb appeal. Pain killer advertisement follows, promoting Perry Davis Pain Killer at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Avenue
J. W. Sheffied
F. M. Coker
Bank of Americus
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Geo.d Wheatley
Geo. D. Wheatley
Allen Jersey
Gloria
Serge Ginbtet
Clarendon
Clark
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
G. T. Sullivan
Americus Jewelry and Watch
Georgia
Alabama
E.R
Windsor Hotel
Gentlemen and Boys Straw Whiala, Fine
Echumpert 5 Co
Hopkin
Mies May Page
the Plaine
Miss May McDonald
Col
J. C. Roney
South Georgia
H. T. Davenport
Middle
W. J. Thornton
Huyler
Hudson's
Thanes
Wade
Dimitles
Hermsdorf
G. Duncan
Ross
MO W. Suiver
Draler
Rouen
Ofice
Bank of Commerce
Church St
Fountain Head
Ven
Hooper
Macon Court
Allen House
Jennie North
Perry Davis
Price
Rember
EFORS
James Fricker
Bro
Jewelers
ORGIA
Pearlman
Lamb Street
Xioul
Taylor
Kentucky
Miller & Clark
Americu Miller & Clarkonumental Marble Works
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