Representative E B Lewis Wins Georgia Third District Nomination
The Times-Recorder reports strong returns in Georgia's Third district showing representative E B Lewis securing another term. Counties including Macon Pulaski Houston Wilcox Crawford Taylor and Twiggs reported large Lewis majorities with Houston as a home county backing him and Fort facing a solid but narrow challenge. Final counts depended on consolidation by county committees.
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Aeon
Lewis
Macon
Dooly
Houston
Pulaski
Wilcox
Schley
Crawford
Taylor
Twiges
Old Houston
Gray
Times-Recorder
UAW
Cordele
Dooly County
Port
Deville
Wilnos
Judge Fort
Mitt Valley
House
Old Crapford
Monteznman
Macon County
E. B. Lewis
Tay- Water
Hawkinsville
Pilleaki Somnty
He “Uty
Jefersonville
Twiggs
Goa
Mestie Fort
Lew
Poe
Stewart
Fort
Sumter
Webster
Lee
Tor Loews
Short News Items From Town Terse Texts Stir Local Readers
A brisk column of brief items from Americus notes Walter Brown convalescing after a slow fever, W J Thornton improving post railway injury, and R L Oliver seeking healing waters at Indian Spring. Mort Williams fined for resisting arrest. Primary election three weeks away. A baby abandoned to unknown guardians still unidentified. Cotton Growers delegates enthusiastic about the meeting. John P. Batt appointed regular carrier in Americas. Nearly 300 voters skipped the primary. total 1,078 casting ballots. Barrels of alcohol indicate sizable consumption. Miss Mary Pickett hosts a music class gathering. Knights Templar to meet here next year. Pythians invited. Georgia & Alabama Railway engineers plan a picnic at Bowen’s Mill. Six o’clock closing begins May 28 and runs to Aug 15. Town’s scavenger notes canine removals. Hebron church presents spring suit to pastor. Fresh Hayler’s shipment at Hudson’s Drug Store.
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W. J. Thornton
Macon
R L. Oliver
Indian Spring
Mexico
Mort Williams
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Relief for Swollen Feet
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder to shake into shoes to cool feet, relieve swelling burning and tiredness, cure swollen sweaty feet ingrowing nails and blisters, and provide comfort. Priced 25 cents with a free trial package, sold by druggists and shoe stores. address Allen E. Olmsted Le Roy NY. The One Day Cold Sure claims rapid relief for cold head and sore throat.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Desolate babe found by police amid cruel abandonment
A month old white baby, with jet black hair and piercing eyes, was left at a negro house after a woman traveled on the 9 14 night train. The child stayed with Green Watts, then Archie Lowe and wife, while police search for the mother who disappeared.
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Archie Lowe
Lowe
Central
Americus
Green Watts
Picnic Shift for Americus Baptist Sunday Schools
The two Americus Baptist Sunday schools cancel Bowen's Mill plan and will picnic at Holly Spring two miles west of the city. Hundreds will travel by wagon for a day at the popular resort with a chute bathing pool swings skating rink and a pleasant grove. The date remains Friday the 25th inst.
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Americus
Bowen's Mill
Holly Spring
Holly Springs
Marriage at Smithwick home on Barlow Street
At eleven yesterday morning at the Smithwick residence on Barlow Street, W. V. Ellis and Blanche Smithwick Bickford were married in a ceremony led by Rev. Leroy Henderson. Relatives and many friends witnessed the solemn vows and showered hearty congratulations. Ellis, a Georgia and Alabama Railway employee, is described as a man of sterling worth. the bride is well known and esteemed in Americus.
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Smithwick
Barlow Street
W. V. Ellis
Blanche Smithwick Bickford
Leroy Henderson
Presbyterian Church
Ellis
The
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Sterling Worth
Runaway Horse Throws Buggy, Hurts Several
Mr John Pilcher suffered a very sore shoulder after his horse bolted while he was driving in the country. He and his wife and two or three children were thrown from the buggy with others sustaining injuries. He remains at home and unable to attend to business.
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John Pilcher
First Baptist Church Holds Spring Revival Services
The First Baptist church opened a spring revival with a large congregation attending both afternoon and evening services. The pastor Mr. Dean was assisted this week by Rev. Cramley of Dawson. Services are held daily at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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First Baptist Church
Dean
Cramley
Dawson
Birds of Passage Coming and Going
Social Americus notes a flurry of visits and arrivals with Miss May Page hosting May McDonald, Miss Johnson in Cordele visiting Miss Kirkland, and Mayors Wise of The Plains touring Atlanta. Numerous locals return from trips to Atlanta, Milledgeville, New York, and Savannah as society ties and travel shape the week.
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Dodson
Saratoga
B. T. Wise
Plains
Atlanta
Miss Johnson
Cordele
Miss Kirkland
Jackson Street
Americus
Lucia Hawkins
Morley’s Lemon Elixir advertised as cure-all tonic
An old promotional missive touts Morley’s Lemon Elixir for biliousness constipation malaria indigestion and nervous headaches. It claims relief for sleeplessness fever kidney issues and female regulation with testimonials from Ezra W. Joyns Hanny Apens and Mrs E A Brviner praising cures and speedy relief.
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H, Mozley
Atlanta
Dr H, Mozley
Mas
Ezra W. Joyns
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Morley
Hanny Apens
First Ave
Birmingham
Aly
E. A. Brviner
Woodstock
Ala
Sawreth
Griffin
Morning Call
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Fine Line Just In
Schumpert Shoe Co
the Hopkins
Walter Brown
Eame
Cotton Growers Convention
John P. Batt
Americas Post Office
J. OC. Caywood
Butt
Mary Pickett
Lee Street
Knights Templar
Carlo
Hebron Church
Americur
Hayler
Justin
Hudson
Baptist
Mr. Ellis
Blanche Bickford
Tere
E. J. Eldridge
Draggiet
First Baptist
Nead
H. T. Davenport
Middle Georgia
Henry Lanier
Albany
Americas
Will E. Hawkins
Celeste Clark
Milledgeville
George Stapleton
Eustace Speer
M. Speer
Church Street
Clara Price Brown
Los Angeles
Albert G. Crane
Washington
John W. Wheatley
New York
New Jersey
W. D. Flynt
Savannah
E. L. Elliott
Okalona
Miss
Mamie Tison
Ellaville
Josie Lee
Stella McGee
William Harrold
Apsen Rubber Co
Hudson, Mass
C. T. Farlow
James Callaway
Micon Rees Lamar
Ledgeville
Henry R. Johnson
Lamar
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Mra
Lula
Brooks
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Lily
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Nora
Clark
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Craig
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Bertha
Fovis
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Hollingsworth
Jeff
Col
Howell
Julia R
Hypdeop
Arthur H. Viin
J J. M—Micke
Merritt
Yt Rees
SA Born, P. M
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Remberi
STORK
Central of Georgia Railway
Ocean Steamship
Boston
Cheer
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Tennessee
Tanooga
Tennesee
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