Indictments spark mystery in Sumter county case
A Sumter County grand jury charged W L Lassiter and others with two indictable offenses involving a county party, a missing convict hunt, and a girl in the foster care of a farm household near Americus. The event centers on a 3 pm incident at the girl’s home after a rescue of a fallen bucket from a well. Lassiter denies the charges and has hired attorneys to contest the claims.
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Sumter
W. Lassiter
Sumter County
Irl
Americus
Grand Jury
Lassiter
John Anstey
Harvey
Oglethorpe
Mr. Ansley
Ramph
Batag
Randolph
Ansley
Alster
Attending Committee Meeting in Atlanta McMath Delegation
McMath elected as a Third District delegate to the San Francisco convention attends the Atlanta delegation reorganization meeting. The state convention last week selected him as a delegate.
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Atlanta
McMath
San Francisco
Brittain to Attend Circulation Managers Convention
J H Brittain circulation manager of the Times-Recorder will travel Thursday by the Seminal to St Louis for the International Circulation Managers Convention where he is a member. Mrs Brittain will accompany him to Birmingham and stay a few days with relatives.
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J. H. Brittain
Times-Recorder
St. Louis
Richland Class Hears Cozart in 1919 Graduation
May 26 Richland Georgia large crowd attends graduation exercises with Col A W Cozart of Columbus delivering the literary address. The program lists greetings history prophecies songs and diplomas amid notes of local visitors and former residents returning for the event.
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N._C. Coffin
Tom Bell
Frederick Barnum
Gussie Barbaree
Esther Coffin
Sarah Dixon
Gladys
Horne
Katie James
John W. Morgan
Arthur Richardson
Nina Whitman
French Snelling
Mary Ruth Goare
Belle Jones
Stonie Patterson
Eva Turner
Near Here
Iss Fannie Ruth Jordan
Preston
Jewel Horne
Lumpkin
Richland
Susie Johnston
Dawson
Mary Alston
Bessie ‘Tift
Louise Redding
Cusseta
Mary Redding-Dixon
Charlie Sanborn
Atlanta
Ten Million Estate Left by Levi P Morton
Estate valued at 10 million is disposed of in the will of Levi P Morton former vice president filed for probate in Washington The will bequeaths smaller bequests then transfers the remaining estate to trustees to hold in trust for his surviving daughters Mrs William C Eustis Mrs Helen Morton Miss Mary Morton and for the children of Mrs Winthrop Rutherford a deceased daughter All assets are to be managed for these beneficiaries under court supervision
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Washington
Levi P. Morton
United States
William C. Eustis
Helen Morton
Mary Morton
Winthrop Rutherford
Judge rules three Lever Act sections unconstitutional
In Indianapolis on May 26, Federal Judge Anderson held three sections of the Lever Act unconstitutional and quashed twelve of eighteen counts in the indictment against miners and operators. The ruling came on motions by Charles E. Hughes to quash the indictment.
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Indianapolis
Anderson
Charles E. Hughes
Fresh British Troops Ready For Ire Ireland
London dispatch reports eight more battalions held in reserve for transfer to Ireland alongside fresh units recently sent, per the Daily Mail. The move signals continued buildup amid rising tensions in Ireland.
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Ireland
London
Daily Mail
Admiral Scott’s funny shirts spark a laundry quip
London dated May 26 reports Admiral Sir Percy Scott explaining that his funny shirts have a white bodice and striped sleeves and that he never loses them in the laundry. The anecdote highlights the admiral’s humorous take on his attire.
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London
Percy Scott
Mathis Off Tax Equalizers in Sumter County
Dr E T Mathis resigns from Sumter County tax equalizers board and James H Myers named to replace him. Board members Frank H Wilson and George D Wheatley remain. Meeting with county commissioners Monday at 1 am to discuss year’s tax work amid higher county expenses and need for more revenue. Miss Elmer Bell of Shorter College returns home for summer vacation.
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Board of Tax Equalizers
Sumter County
E. T. Mathis
James H. Myers
16Th District
Mr. Myers
Frank H. Wilson
George D. Wheatley
Elmer Bell
Shorter College
Rome
Leslie Music Class To Be Heard In Recital
Leslie, May 26. A music recital will be held by Miss Helen Argo's pupils at the school auditorium Monday at 8 o'clock. The program lists numerous classical pieces performed by named students, including Jennie Kaylor, Malissa Kaylor, Nellie Bradley, Frances Sims, Berta Mae Smith, Evelyn Ranew, Vivian Mims, Vesta Holman, James Harvey, Genie Dean Mulholland, Daisy Sims, Antoinette Greene, Ella Mae Ranew, and others, with works by Liszt Behr Bohm Wollenhaupt and Bohr.
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Leslie
Helen Argo
Jennie Kaylor
Malissa Kaylor
Stresbbog
Nellie Bradley
Streabbag
Jak and
Jill
Frances Sims
Lynes
Gurlin-Faelten
Evelyn Ranew
Lerman
Jennie, Kaylor
Bernice Bradley
Louise Bradley
Gurliit-Faelten
Vivian Mims
Behr
James Harvey
Franke
Little Dearest Gavotte
Vesta Holman
Bohm
Grion
Faust
Daisy Sims
Genie Dean
Mulholland
Godard
Hussars
Antoinette
Greene
Spindler
Martin Burnett
Wollenhaupt
Polacca Brillante
Bessie Sims
Bohr
Ella Mae Ranew
Valseegante
Ge Dean Mulholland
Wachs
Assembly Refuses Dr Vance Address At Meeting
CHARLOTTE N C May 26 The Southern Presbyterian general assembly refused morning to allow Dr James Vance of Nashville to make an address to the assembly for the Interchurch World Movement but by a close vote granted him the privilege of the floor to answer questions and give information only.
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Charlotte
N. C
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
Iorning
James Vance
Nashville
Assembly
Interchurch World Movement
London Snubs Swedish King As Result Of War
The king of Sweden faced a cool reception in London on May 2 as his visit was largely ignored by society. The Express explains the chill, stating the Swedish royal family supported Germany during the war, shaping the public response to his trip.
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London
Sweden
the Express
Bonus And Raise For Greenville Teachers
Greenville teachers will receive a 20 percent salary increase for next year in addition to a 20 percent cash bonus on the recently closed season. The measure expands staff pay with both one time and ongoing boosts.
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Greenville
8. C
Seasion
RAT SNAP Ad and Georgia probate notices 1920
An old advertisement touts RAT SNAP poison with claims of fast rat kills and no odor, sold by Stef Seefeld Hardware Co. The document then shifts to legal notices in Sumter County Georgia from May 3 1920 regarding permanent administration for W S Gufford estate and twelve months support for Ruth K Prather widow and child, plus a discharge of administrator for Mattie Comer estate.
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Georgia
Semter County
J. J. Dozier
Mattie Comer
Discharge of executor and administration notices in Sumter
Legal notices cite parties to show cause why letters of dismission or discharge should not be granted to executors and administrators. Items include Mattie Comer estate, Laura G Parker estate, Caroline Parker estate, and Mrs. W M Cannon. Court dates noted for June 1920 and 1929, with properties and upcoming sale of 20 acres of Lot 76 in Sumter County.
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Georgia
Sumter
E. Patton
W. S. Gufford
S. E. Patton
John A. Cobb
Mattie Comer
Sumter County
Alexander Duncan
Laura G. Parker
W. M. Cannon
Caroline Parker
Mra. A. Stockbridge
RAT SNAPS C designed to end rat problem
Mr B E Carpenter of Woodbridge New Jersey reports rats killed after using RAT SNAP a cake bait offered in three sizes. He claims seven large rats were removed the first morning and 18 young chicks were saved after rats killed at night. The product is sold and guaranteed by local druggists and hardware stores.
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Garner Hill
Gladstone
Nathan Murray
Stef Seefeld
B. E. Carpenter
Woodbridge
N. J
Shefield Hardware Co
Sparks Grocery Co
Mosquito Threat Prompts Nationwide Fight and Sale of TORMENT
The notice warns mosquitoes spread deadly diseases like malaria and urges extermination nationwide. It promotes over screening spraying at home with TORMENT and accompanying products. Manufactured by G B Williams Co Quitman Ga, sold by druggists and stores, with claims of preventing disease through internal catarrh medicine and blood action.
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Government Health Service
Mosan
G. B. Williams Company
Quitman
All O. K. for the Blood Ziron ad claims health boost
An advertisement touts Ziron as essential iron for strong blood and nerves. It promises U S Pharmacopeia backed quality and a back guarantee, urging readers to visit stores and try the product.
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U. S
Legal Ad Change Official County Newspaper 1920
Notice that Sumter County Georgia designates the daily Americus Times-Recorder as official organ for legal advertisements from June 6 1920 weekly on Fridays. Witness signatures May 8 1920 Ordinary Sumter County. Lucius Har
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Georgia
Sumter County
Americus Times-Recorder
John A. Cobb
Lucius Har
Beware of Laxatives: Plank's Blood Medicine Claim
A historical ad-style claim promotes Plank's Blood Medicine as curing chronic constipation by restoring liver function and blood quality. It recounts a Sufferer who improved after six bottles, alleging the product builds digestion, absorption, and vitality while criticizing ordinary laxatives. Sold by Nathan Murray Druggist and other good drugstores.
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Plank
Abe
Nathan Murra
Calotabs Calomel Tablet Promises No Nausea
An advertising blurb touts Calotabs as a tasteless calomel tablet for biliousness constipation and indigestion. Claims include no taste no nausea no wringing and a cleansed liver by morning. Sold in original sealed packages for thirty five cents with refund if not delighted.
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Get
Adv
Scarce Eggs Prompt Health Advice and Local Store Names
A fragile fragment discusses egg scarcity and public guidance, mentioning Nathan Murray, Druggist, Sheffield Hardware Co, Sparks Grocery Co, and local efforts to secure rationed eggs. It references RAT-SNAP and ways to break it into smaller pieces for rat control. It hints at government involvement and supply concerns.
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Nathan Murray
Sheffield Hardware Co
Sparks Grocery Co
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