Chairman J B Pilsbury Honored by County Democrats
The County Democratic Executive Committee adopted unanimous resolutions thanking Judge J B Pilsbury for faithful efficient and impartial service as chairman. Introduced by Judge J A Ansley the tribute notes the primary election duties and the committee’s labor driven by his leadership.
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Pilsbury
Democratic Executive Committee
J. B. Pilsbury
J. A. Ansley
Democratic Party
State Democratic Committee
Seaboard Opens Tampa to Richmond Route with Celebrations
The Seaboard Air Line Railway, part of a new system including the Georgia and Alabama Railway, plans a dazzling opening from Tampa to Richmond. Executives led by John Skelton Williams set June 1 in Savannah for a grand event, with celebrations at major points along the route.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Georgia
Alabama
Tampa
Richmond
John Skelton Williams
Savannah
Official Ballot 18 Adopted for June Nomination
A County Executive Committee meeting approved using the official ballot for the June primary to nominate county officers. All candidates meeting requirements will appear on the ballot, which simplifies vote counting through uniform tickets. A pedestrian item notes a Philadelphia man recounting recovery after illness aided by Electric Bitters, claiming it saved his life.
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Pilsbury Wrs
Ross Defeats Troy Holder in Stewart County Sheriff Race
Sheriff Troy Holder of Stewart County spoke in Americus about a contentious ballot battle. Cyrus Ross won the sheriff’s post by five votes, a decade of steady leadership ending. G. Y. Harrell defeated Capt Fitzgerald in the senatorial contest by five votes, while Congressman Lewis carried Stewart by 101 votes.
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Troy Holder
Stewart County
Americus
Cyrus Ross
Holder
G. Y. Harrell
Capt Fitzgerald
Congress
Lewis
Stewart
Sumter Delegation Chooses Four For State Convention
Sumter County Executive Committee yesterday selected four delegates for the state convention to be held in Atlanta in June. Mesars, J. A. Ansley, J. B. Felder, J. H. Lumpkin, and Dr. J. L. McMath named to cast Sumter’s four votes for governor and statehouse officers.
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Sumter
Atlanta
Mesars
J. A. Ansley
J. B. Felder
J. H. Lumpkin
J. L. McMath
Nature Needs Assistance But Use Remedies Wisely
The text urges prudent use of remedies, noting even perfect cures should be applied only when necessary. It mentions Syrup of Figs as a simple gentle remedy produced by the California Fig Syrup Co and emphasizes restraint in medical treatment.
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California Fig Syrup Co
County Committee Consolidates Vote in Sumter Primary
The Sumter County Democratic Executive Committee unsealed Tuesday's primary results with A D Candler 1064 for governor Phil Cook 1068 secretary of state and W A Wright 1071 comptroller general among others. Lane 586 and Joiner 538 led five candidates for the state house. Fort 689 for congress. the committee declared Lane and Joiner nominees for Sumter representation in the House.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Statehouse
Pilsbury
A D. Candler
Phil Cook
W. A. Wright
Robin Park
Stevens
G. R. Glenn
Evans
U.S
A. O. Bacon
Sup
Z. A. Littlejohn
F. A. Hooper
J. E. Hayes
Sumter
Prohibition
W. T. Lane
B. L. Joiner
Horne
E. O. Speer
W. A. Webb
Messrs. Lane
Joiner
Allen Fort
Lewis
Somter
Storefront Improvements on Cotton Avenue Begin
Three store rooms on Cotton avenue will be greatly improved with iron fronts and plate glass windows. Mr J W Sheffied recently bought Noe properties at 113 115 and 117 on the west side near the former Bank of Americas building and has begun tearing away front walls to enhance the property's appearance.
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Cotton Avenue
J. W. Sheffied
F. M. Coker Noe
Bank of Americas
Meeting of farmers Friday in Sumter County
The regular monthly meeting of the Sumter County Agricultural Society will be held on Friday the 25th in the county court room. The discussion will cover the raising and curing of hay led by Mr. W. A. Wilson. Farmers and all others interested in agriculture are invited to attend these monthly meetings held regularly on the fourth Friday at 10 p.m.
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Sumter County Agricultural Society
County Court Lroom
W. A. Wilson
Burglar Woodall Arrested After Cash Drawer Theft
Tampa Florida May 16 R E Woodall a white man is under arrest for stealing from a Harrison Street merchant's cash drawer. He was caught by marked bills and police found a diamond studded gold watch and over 1100 in his clothing. Woodall claims he is from Georgia and officers believe he may be wanted there.
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Tampa
Fla
R. E. Woodall
Harrison Street
Woodall
Georgia
An Editor's Plight Aids by Bucklen Arnica Salve
F M Higgins editor of the Seneca News reports relief from painful piles after trying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He calls it the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world with a guarantee of cure at a cost of 25 cents from E J Eldridge. The item also notes a Teachers Examination for public schools listing white and colored schools with dates and administrators.
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F. M. Higgins
Seneca
Bncklen
E. J. Eldridge
Furlow School
McKay Hill School
Seeger
Mar J
Matas
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