29 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
1
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Enoch Sanders, a stonecutter from Americus, attempted to slit his 14 year old niece Bertha Sanders throat and stabbed her mother after she resisted him. He then cut his own throat and is in serious condition. He sought to force a marriage. three year infatuation noted. In Columbia, S.C., Thomas G Hudson of Georgia was elected president of the Southern Nation of Commissioners of Agriculture, a two year term. He is a Sumter county figure and Americus resident celebrated by many.
Growing success of tobacco on a small experimental scale near Americus prompts plans for larger plantings next spring. Svenndenborg reports a good crop sold locally, while B E McGehee leases Brooklyn Heights land to plant five to ten acres and frames shading structures. The Americus cigar factory sources leaf from Cuba Florida and Connecticut but may buy Sumter county grown leaf if proven viable.
Official orders end the Third and Fourth Regiments of state troops but preserve the same number of companies. The Americus Light Infantry joins Columbus and Albany as the First Battalion. Georgia’s 44 infantry companies eight cavalry troops and two light artillery batteries remain, headquarters for three regiments are abolished saving money. General Scott notes reduced costs and better troop care as state and federal funding total about 97000 dollars yearly for the Georgia national guard.
Mr Thomas Z Dees a former resident of Americus died recently in Washington City where he had worked for the Southern Railway for several years Information of his death was conveyed to friends here by letter yesterday
Edwin P. Aisley of Atlanta asks President Roosevelt to permit national banks to use farm lands as collateral for loans. He contends this would shield farmers from product price manipulation by speculators and stabilize rural credit.
Holiday shopping in Americus is under way as stores display early lines of gifts. Buyers speed ahead of the rush, stocking goods while shipments arrive, with window displays to be dressed in festive trim and Toyland ready to appeal to children and families alike.
The Seaboard Railway freight and passenger depot at De Soto burned in the early hours yesterday. The fire destroyed most of the freight and a large quantity of whiskey barrels stored there. Telegraph poles were burned cutting wire service to Americus. No cotton was on hand and De Soto lacks fire protection. Losses run to several thousand dollars.
Mrs J S Glover died after a few days illness at her residence on Tuesday afternoon. She battled typhoid fever and pneumonia, about 29 years old, survived by her husband. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Concord Cemetery west of Americus.
Charges have been preferred before the Methodist Conference in session at Brunswick Georgia against Rev H Bryan formerly of Millen for immoral conduct.
The note outlines acceptable outfits for Thanksgiving Day, emphasizing stylish yet affordable attire. It suggests choosing comfortable, presentable clothes suitable for family gatherings and cooler weather.
Postmaster Frank P. Mitchell returned from Macon where he attended the Georgia Association of Presidential Postmasters convention. He called the meeting profitable with 120 of 127 possible attendees and praised talks by rural free delivery officials while noting Hitchcock could not attend. The first meeting was a success and Savannah will host the next.
Reports from Blackville and Peppermint Alley describe a halt in mullet shipments until January. Americus dealers confirm limited arrivals while most consignments wait, signaling a time‑stretched disruption in local fish markets amid broader social tension.
A Philadelphia Press editorial questions why railroads pay hefty rebating fines when liquidity is scarce. The piece argues the fines fail to deter rebates and critiques the money market conditions influencing railroad finances.
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