Gifted Georgian Georman Dean Named Pastor of Americas First Baptist
Rev Samuel C Dean of Atlanta was unanimously chosen Thursday to fill the vacancy left by Dr John B Turpin at First Baptist Church Americus. A twenty five year old native Georgian, Dean studied at Mercer University and the University of Georgia before switching to the ministry. He has preached in various churches for about six months and impressed the Americus church with his oratory. His mother will accompany him and a warm welcome awaits them. Dean will occupy the pulpit on Sunday.
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Samuel C. Dean
Atlanta
First Baptist Church
Turpin
Dean
Mercer University
University of Georgia
Dorsey, Brewster & Howell
Baptist Seminary
Louisville
Landrum
Americus
Banday
Wedding Bells Thursday For Judge Dunham And Miss Drane
A marriage of interest to many in Americas will be Judge Joseph J. Dunham of Buena Vista and Miss Bertha Drane of Friendship. The ceremony occurs Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with Gov Atkinson and Attorney General Terrell among guests. Col J H Lampkin serves as best man and Miss Susie Taylor is bridesmaid. The couple will depart for Buena Vista for a reception upon returning home.
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Americas
Joseph J. Dunham
Buena Vista
Bertha Drane
Friendship
Presbyterian Church
Atkinson
Terrell
Americus
J.H. Lampkin
Susie Taylor
Judge
Young inventor creates backyard volcano eruption
Eugene Simmons, a bright boy on Felder Street, built a sand volcano in his yard to demonstrate eruptive features from volcano studies. He inserted a gunpowder charge at the base, leaving him upset but unharmed when the blast finished.
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Eugene Simmons
Felder Street
Vesngins
Rome
Monument for Charles F. Crisp to mark Americus grave
A grand white Italian marble monument will soon honor Georgia statesman Hon. Charles F. Crisp in Oak Grove Cemetery Americus. Ordered by E. J. Miller the memorial rises seventeen feet above its foundation with inscription prepared locally and set within a week or two. Also an advertisement touts Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm for kidney and urinary disorders priced at 100 dollars a bottle.
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Georgia
Charles F. Crisp
Oak Grove
Americus
E. J. Miller
J H Mclean
Americus Prepares New Street Car Franchise Venture
The city grants a franchise to a newly organized firm led by C Royall to run street conveyances. With capital secured, horses and vehicles to be purchased in Americus, and rapid work expected, service could begin in three to four weeks. The first route mirrors the old electric line from Jackson through College and Lee to Elm, ending near Rees Park, with no deviations. The project has strong local support as residents seek a dependable ride similar to street cars.
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Americus
C. Royall
Nashville
Twe
Jackson
College
Lee
Hixon
Elm Avenue
Rees Park
Taylor Streets
Royall
Central of Georgia Railway President Considers Retirement
After an extended northwest trip, Mr Comer denies imminent retirement but signals possible future step back. He credits improved finances and full reorganization of the Central. He notes he has withdrawn from cotton business for three years and transferred active management to Vice President Eagan. He will take things easier and does not rule out later changes.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Americas
Comer
Northwest
the Central
Central
Mr Comer
Eagan
Mozley Lemon Elixir Promises Wide Health Cure
Advert claims Mozley’s Lemon Elixir cures indigestion constipation headaches biliousness malaria kidney disease fever chills loss of appetite nervousness sleeplessness by regulating liver stomach bowels kidneys and blood. Endorsed by testimonials from Atlanta Griffin and Randolph County residents praising relief from neuralgia piles and general health.
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H. Mozany
M.D
Atlanta
H, Mozley
Ee Davis
M. E. Church South
Tatnall Street
Atlanta, Ga
Moxzley
H. A. Beau
Randolph Co
Reverend Samuel Dean Arrives to Lead Local Baptist Church
Reverend Samuel Dean arrived from Atlanta after a unanimous call to pastor the First Baptist Church. He will occupy the pulpit tomorrow, lodging with friends until a residence is found, and a large congregation is expected to attend his first service. The community extends a cordial welcome to his new field of labor.
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Samuel Dean
First Baptist Church
Atlanta
Deans
Americus
Cotton Bale Ablaze After Being Thrown From Dray
A bale of cotton from the G and A depot caught fire as it was dumped onto the sidewalk from a dray. Buckets of water cooled the fire with only minor damage to the bale. Likely caused by a loose match. The ad promotes Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm, claiming quick relief for kidney and bladder issues, price $1.00.
Rumors of a Paper Deal in Amanta Georgia
Rumor says Hoke Smith owns fifty shares of the Atlanta Constitution Publishing Company stock. The report follows Captain Evan Howell selling his 250 shares to Hugh Inman for 100000, then passing to Banigan and Smith. With new control, Hemphill and Smith may soon influence paper policy.
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Amanta, Ga
Hoke Smith
Atlanta Constitution Publishing Company
Capt
Evan Howell
Constitution
Southern Associated Press
Associated Press
Capt. Howell
Hugh Inman
Banigan
Providence
W. A. Hemphill
Trees in Full Bloom Across South Georgia
Peach and pear trees across Americas are in full bloom with possible second pear crops. Frost will nip later fruit, but the season proves South Georgia offers the finest climate and soil. A magnolia in Mr. B. H. Mayo’s Forsyth street yard is blooming as well.
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Americas
South Georgia
B. H. Mayo
Forsyth Street
Epworth League Conference to Meet in Dawson
The Americas district Epworth League conference gathers next Thursday in Dawson with twenty to thirty delegates expected. Dawson prepares hospitality for visitors and the session aims to be both pleasant and profitable for attendees.
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Epworth League
Dawson
The
Americas League
Ginhouse Fire Destroys Cotton Bales on Jackson Plantation
A gin house on P. A. Jackson's plantation near the Sumter Lee line burned yesterday. Information from the county reports the building and several bales of cotton were destroyed, with few additional details available.
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P. A. Jackson
Sumter and
Lee
Fire in Barrow plantation ginhouse seed pile
A blaze damaged the cotton seed pile in Mr. G. W. Barrow's ginhouse on his Americus area plantation, fourteen miles east. Barrow saved the building and contents with water buckets and barrels, noting a near total loss if delays persisted. He suspects rats or a tobacco pipe spark started the smoldering seed prior to daylight.
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G. W. Barrow
Americus
Barrow
Americus Lawyers Plan New Bar Association
Lawyers in Americus revive efforts to form a bar association after years of dormancy. A meeting was held in the county court room with C. R. Crisp presiding as Judge J. A. Ansley and others spoke in support. A membership committee was appointed to canvass and report at the next meeting Friday night at Pythian Castle.
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Americus
Desnetade
County ‘Court Room
C. R. Crisp
J. A. ‘Ansley
Messrs
L. J. Blalock
E. A. Nisbet
E. C. Speer
Proposel Association
Pythian Castle
Masons Plan Potential Landmarks Temple Build
The Masons of Americas discuss plans for a land temple project. No definite decision yet, but movement is believed to be moving toward success soon. A local lodge owns a vacant Cotton avenue lot, though another site could be chosen. Both lodges have strong membership and could raise a handsome temple.
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Masons of
Americas
Cotton Avenue
McNight Family To Move From Macon To Americus
Mr. C. A. McNight and family arrive today from Macon to settle in Americus. He previously led ten years at the Central railroad boiler shops in Macon and will assume a post in the Georgia and Alabama shops in this city.
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C. A. McNight
Macon
Americus
McNight
Central Railroad
Georgia & Alabama
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Cure Claim
A Monroe Louisiana woman tells how three years of grippe followed by relapse left her pale weak and weightless. After reading a local testimonial she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, taking five boxes to regain health and strength. She provides sworn testimony attesting to the truth of her statement. The ad promotes the pills as a comprehensive remedy for blood and nervous disorders with pricing and mailing options.
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Stephen Robbins
Monroe
Ilinois
Dr. Williams
Stephen Roberts
Marel
Winn
Lenisiana
Jos
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Farm For Sale Near The Plains With 335 Acres
A nice little farm for sale two and a half miles from The Plains on the railroad contains 335 acres to be divided to suit the purchaser. For terms apply to W741 L H Arkins Plains Ga.
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Plains
L, H
Arkins
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Georman
John B. Turpin
First Baptist Church of Americas
J. J. Dunham
Miss Drane
Oak Grove Cemetery
Central Railway
Mozley
Dr. Mozley
R. H. Bloopworth
Griffin
Cuthbert
J. H. McLean
Dr. Hathaway & Co
South Broad St
Bar Association
Prom the Bulle
Mitchell
J. A. Raiford
Forsyth St
Council
Paul Jones
Topacco
Waishay
General Assembly of Georgia
Leesburg
Vounei
Wald
Sald
Lona
NEW Firm
Mrs. A. M. Jennings & CO
Plains, Georgia
Teleriha Pil Company
Ad- Arens JW. Marsh
Walylme Ao
Lake St
Chicago
Cotney, Bell & CO
Miss Pickett
Church and
Jackeot Street
G. Xt A
Smithwick’s Gunstore
Colt
Winchester
Marlin
Remington
South West
Smithwick
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