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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
4
Fulton county abolishes the old setup and plans a new criminal division in the Superior Court. John D. Humphries leads the effort, aiming to split workload and speed trials. A second judge may be assigned to head the new division as construction and staffing proceed.
An advertisement lists numerous clothing and fabric items with sale prices including Standard Witte skirts at 1.98 and 2.98, various fabrics like poplin and gabardine, lawns, white handkerchiefs at 3c, sea island at 10c, sheets at 1.03, and loom and lonsdale shirrag at 250. Mentions expect rising cotton prices before Christmas and urges buying before stock runs out.
Sumter High School celebrated with a primary program led by Miss Emma Wiggins and a graduation night where Hallie Flora McDonald received her diploma from Rev. Heisler. The event featured white and green decorations, speaking contests, and numerous performances. Local staff and families hosted gatherings and guests from nearby towns attended.
Mrs. B Parker and Mr. Bray visit with friends while Miss Willis Morris stays with Mrs. Griffin. Families from Huntington Albany Sylvester and Leslie attend picnics at Howell and Gammage schools. J B Griffin of Atlanta and D C Griffin host relatives. weekend visitors include Eddie Lou Parker Mamie Autry and Leona Martin.
Reg J W Tinley filled his regular appointment at Rylander. Several residents and visitors from Eufaula Newnan Americus Smithville and Smithville attended events. Commencement exercises at Thompson and Sumter schools drew large crowds with a barbecue for about 1000. Local jurors Dacar McLendon Charlie Brinkley Will Wiggins Alline Wiggins attended. Various visits shopping and canning club activities noted.
An advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a potent pain killer for rheumatism headaches sprains and soreness. The copy emphasizes quick relief and broad use for inflammatory pains.
The Atlanta City council finance committee approved a five thousand dollar special fund to hire officers to catch and punish speedsters. The move comes as speeders threaten daily, with Recorder Johnson warning of harsher penalties, marking the first city action of its kind.
Americus reader Mrs. V. C. Pitts reports kidney pills relieve backache near the hips when kidneys misbehave. She endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills and recommends them, noting they restore health after a few doses. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The Howell school near Leslie held a large closing fair and athletic meet, praised for progressiveness led by Miss Ruth Howell of Jeffersonville. Prizes from local merchants were awarded in manual training sewing cooking art and athletics, with winners including Ethel Kinard Bernice Bradley Louise Bradley and Sara Lee Ryals.
A Chill and Fever Tonic ad warns that Imitations flood the market and are dangerous in medicine. The snippet emphasizes that 666 has more imitators than any other brand, underscoring concern over fake products and safety for consumers.
The event lists participants from Pharmacy to Bernice Bradley with honors for Capt. Bean bag relay and Box candy. Judges include Kenneth Hines J E Bowen for training and Miss Lilly Hall Miss Walta Mae Head Miss Alice Ethridge for Arts. Noted student honorable mention goes to Bernice Bradley.
The First Baptist congregation plans a new pastorium on Lee Street adjoining the church. The building will cost about 7500 and bonds will be issued to raise funds. The bonds bear 4.25 percent interest, similar to Victory bonds, and will be paid off serially. Funds to erect the structure will be raised from members and are expected to be quickly absorbed.
Brunswick reports a strong building boom as the 1919 January-April permit total rises over 1918. The boom reflects increased construction activity in Americus and surrounding areas, with companies promoting millwork, mantels, sash, doors, and blinds to support growing demand.
Pumps and Oxfords left over from last year offered at low prices. Prices range from 1.50 to 3.50. Contact W. J. Josey.
The grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Atlanta elected officers on Tuesday afternoon. C. A. Vanderleith of Athens was named Grand Patriarch and J. B. Lohr of Augusta Grand High Priest. John Camp Davis of Rome became Grand Senior Warden, C. A. Fretwell of Fitzgerald Grand Junior Warden, T. H. Robertson of Gainesville Grand Scribe, I. Q. Teasley of Alpharetta Grand Treasurer, with R. C. Burnham of Savannah and Charles H. Bell of Braselton as grand representatives to the sovereign grand lodge.
Atlanta May 28. Yaarab Temple aims to recruit a 1000 man class by next Sunday night as part of a 4500 by 1920 membership goal. George F. Arcard, temple recorder, reports 800 applications with steady flow, and the class is expected to reach 1000 soon, far surpassing the previous record of 180.
Captain CG Ww. Cates U S S A approves a landing site for airspanes in Savannah. Headquarters and planes will be in full operation by July 4. The note expresses pride in the confidence doctors druggists and the public have in 666 Chill and Fever Tone.
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